Description
Camp Dovewood has been helping Christian girls ages 7-14 grow as children of God for over 35 years. With an emphasis on both physical and spiritual growth, Camp Dovewood is a wonderful way for girls to experience the joys of Florida Summer Camp in an environment that mirrors their Christian faith. We offer horseback riding as well as Florida trail rides – Camp Dovewood is Florida’s premiere Christian summer camp for girls.
Camp Dovewood believes in starting each day with God. The girls attend Chapel before breakfast and the day’s exciting activities. It is a wonderful daily celebration of Christian faith!
Each day the campers participate in seven activities they have chosen from a list of twenty-four. Horseback Riding, ballet, drama, photography, archery, swimming, Bible – there are activities that will help every girl grow her skills and her faith!
At Dovewood we teach English equitation, western pleasure,rodeo events, bareback, dressage, grooming, stable management. and basic horse care. Girls get a chance to work with all breeds of horses in the ring and on the trail. Girls enjoy preparing for their horse show with events like: The walk trot and walk, trot canter class as well as: barrel bending, saddle swap, bareback, catalog race, egg and spoon event, training level and first level dressage . Girls learn about tack, how to saddle and bridle, tie, correct canter leads, trotting on the correct diagonal and safety. All of our instructors are experienced equestrians. We are accredited with Camp Horsemanship in both English and western riding.