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There’s no place prettier than God’s mountain in the winter!
Camp Pinnacle and Pinnacle Diamond Ranch
are located in upstate NY, about 1/2 hour from Albany.
Camp Pinnacle’s summer program exists to reach youth and teens with the incredible, unconditional love of God. We strive to evidence that purpose in all we do whether through evening devotions, puddle-jumping, or whispered conversations after lights-out. Supporting and encouraging kids in a safe environment is our way of sharing God's breathtaking love.
At Pinnacle Diamond Ranch (Camp Pinnacle’s HorseCamp run concurrently with Summer Camp) we teach horsemanship from a godly perspective and have a blast doing so!
2010 is the fifth year for our horsemanship program.
- There will be 10 students per week this year.
- This year HorseCamp weeks will be divided into skill levels as follows:
- Weeks 2 & 3 are for beginner* riders only.
- Week 1 is for intermediate* riders only.
- Week 4 is for high intermediate* and advanced* riders only.
- Week 5 is Games Week for seriously advanced riders only.
* Please click beginner, intermediate or advanced
to see the qualifications for riders.
2010 Summer Camp Weeks
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WEEK
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STARTS
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ENDS
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LEVEL
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1
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June 27
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July 2
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Intermediate
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2
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July 4
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July 9
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Beginner
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3
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July 11
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July 16
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Beginner
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4
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July 18
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July 23
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Int./Advanced
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5
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July 25
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July 30
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Games
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- HorseCampers will still ride a different horse in almost every lesson. Riding different horses gives a more well-rounded experience here at the Ranch.
- HorseCampers will be participating in relational training with Natural Horsemanship techniques.
- Back by popular demand in 2010! Week 5 is GamesWeek where advanced riders can come enjoy more difficult games, treasure hunts, swimming on horseback, roping & rodeo, vaulting, jumping & dressage.
- Friday afternoon Horse Show for campers weeks 1 - 4 and an event presentation for GamesWeek campers week 5!
Please read the following information carefully:
HorseCamp weeks are divided into skill levels, and which week you come is really important. Recently there have been problems with parents registering their campers for the incorrect week either accidentally or deliberately. This causes problems for both Pinnacle Diamond Ranch and the camper/family.
Not only is it unfair to the camper and the rest of the class, it can be seriously unsafe for a HorseCamper to be registered for a week above their actual riding ability. Please rest assured that your HorseCamper will be challenged no matter what week or weeks they come to camp.
Click on the links below to see the qualifications for riders at our beginner, intermediate and advanced levels:
beginner riders click here.
intermediate riders click here.
advanced riders click here.
No HorseCamper will be registered for an intermediate or advanced week without prior approval of Horsemanship Instructor Ellen Preckel. (Other than beginner riders) HorseCampers will be evaluated on Monday of their camp week. If a camper is registered for a week that doesn’t match their skill level, the camper will be switched to regular Pathfinders or Trailblazers and no refund will be made.
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