Agapé Therapeutic Riding Center

Camp Agapé 2004

We are sure that you will find a week at camp Agapé or a combination of weeks a perfect fit for you camper! There are many ways that the Agapé staff strives to meet the needs of every camper.

The Heart of the Barn

Staff Coordinators Barb Sparks & Scott Miller
June 16 - June 18
7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
$150.00 per Camper
Limited Participation (minimum age 16)



Have you always wanted to work in a barn?
  • Job training for stable management
  • Learn horse language
  • Find out how to get horses ready for class
  • Care and feeding of the horse
  • Learn what equipment to use
  • Flexibility and getting along with people



    • Show Your Stuff

    Staff Coordinators Natasha Tarbox & Tia O'Laughlin
    June 21 - June 25
    1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
    $225.00 per Camper
    Limited Participation (minimum age 16)


    If you are interested in showing horses, this camp is an excellent opportunity for you!
  • Learn show skills from the ground as well as from the horse.
  • Learn the detailed cleaning process of getting your horse ready for a show.
  • Lear show ring "lingo".
  • Practice talking to actual horse show judges
  • Experience different kinds of horse showmanship from halter classes to gymkhana.
  • Participate in an actual horse show at the end of the week. (Saturday, June 26)


    • A Leap into Learning

    Staff Coordinators Mel Thomas & Carol Briggs
    July 19 - July 23
    1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
    $225.00 per Camper
    Limited Participation (minimum age 7)


    Where can you get your daily does of gymnastics, vaulting and teamwork all in one place?
  • Expand your horizons by enjoying a week of summer camp with an emphasis on the art of vaulting.
  • Learn to use your body effectively and "jump" on Ace, our stellar vaulting horse.
  • Daily practice on mats and the stationary vaulting barrel.
  • Ace will be at camp all week to help with motor coordination, muscle strength and sensory integration



    • Horsin' Around

    Staff Coordinators Tia O'Laughlin & Carol Briggs
    August 2 - August 6
    1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
    $225.00 per Camper
    Limited Participation (minimum age 7)

    Campers with Asperger's Syndrome prepare for a great week of learning and fun!
  • Enjoy horse-related activities, crafts and games
  • Rodeo Day
  • Gymkhana Day
  • Trail Riding Day
  • Vaulting Day
  • Jumping Day


    • If you are interested in one of the camp Agapé programs, please complete and return the Student Application form to:

    Agapé Therapeutic Riding Center
    24950 Mt. Pleasant Road
    Cicero, IN 46034

    (317)773-7433