Junior Camp - May 2010
Please read all of the information on this page. Sign-up and parental consent forms are at the bottom of this announcement.
The next Pony Club Camp will be held at Tuen Mun Public Riding School on May 21st, 22nd & 23rd 2010. Spaces are limited to about 48 pony riders for operational reasons. As this is the Junior Camp, applicants in the 7-11 age group will have the first priority for Camp places. Pony Clubbers in the 12-13 age group may also apply, provided they are still small enough to ride a pony, and they did not take part in the April 2010 camp.
Application forms will be sent out by e-mail on April 20th. The application form can also be downloaded from the Pony Club website from the same date onwards. Applications must be submitted to the Pony Club office between April 20th and May 4th along with a cheque to cover payment in full.
E-mail and fax applications, or incomplete applications (e.g. not accompanied by the appropriate fee or not signed by your instructor), WILL NOT be accepted.
In order to be as fair as possible, application forms received between 20th April and 4th May will be drawn randomly from the pool to fill the available places for camp. Families may submit their details EITHER using a separate form for each child, OR, if they prefer, group all siblings on a single form, thus ensuring that, if their form is drawn out, all of the family members in the appropriate age group will get into Camp together. Please note that ONLY siblings (and not friends) are allowed to submit a joint application form.
We apologise to any applicants who may not be able to obtain a place in the May camp: if you are not successful on this occasion, then your cheque will be returned, and you will be given the first priority for the next Pony Club Camp.
We look forward to welcoming everyone to the camp and hope it will be an enjoyable and fun three days.
Facts
- Dates: May 21st, 22nd, 23rd 2010 (Friday to Sunday)
- Time: 8am to 6 pm (Fri – Sat); 8am-4:30pm (Sun); (Roll-call & briefing at 7:45 each morning)
- Cost: HK$1,950.00 per person
Limited places are available: places will be allocated by a random draw. Please return the 'sign-up' sheet (click here) along with your cheque, made payable to 'Hong Kong Pony Club'. Application forms must be received at the Pony Club office between April 20th and May 4th in order to be included in the draw. NB: Incomplete, faxed or e-mailed applications WILL NOT be accepted. Sorry!!
Application forms MUST be signed by your regular riding instructor BEFORE being submitted.
WHAT TO WEAR
- Friday, Saturday & Sunday: Pony Club T-Shirt, riding boots, jods, chaps.
- Sunday only: Also bring along your shorts, T-shirt and trainers for the unmounted games in the afternoon. (You might get wet!)
WHAT TO BRING EACH DAY
Every day: Riding hat, whip, gloves, body-protector (optional); Insect-repellant, sun-tan lotion, sun-hat (for unmounted activities); Grooming kit (hoof pick, rubber curry comb, body brush, dandy brush, cloth or sponge); Tack-cleaning kit (saddle soap, cloth or sponge, small bucket).
Friday: Remember to bring your own packed lunch.
Pony Club will be provide lunch on Saturday Sunday( see note below re Food & Beverage )
Pony Club T-shirts/Sweat shirts will be available to buy throughout camp. The cost is HK$60 per T-shirt and HK$ 120 per sweat shirt. It is also advisable to have all YOUR personal belongings clearly labelled with your name. Pony Club will NOT be responsible for the loss of any personal items.
FOOD & BEVERAGE ARRANGEMENTS
- Day One: Friday May 21st All pony clubbers MUST BRING their OWN picnic lunch.
- Day Two Saturday May 22nd Lunch will be provided by Pony Club
- Day Three Sunday May 23rd Lunch will be provided by Pony Club (Parents are welcome to join the buffet lunch on May 23rd (cost $80 per person), but MUST pre-book by May 21st at the latest. The prize-giving will take place immediately after lunch.)
Water/fruit and small snacks will be provided throughout camp with the compliments of Hong Kong Pony Club.
IMPORTANT RULES FOR CAMP
NO CHILD OR ADULT is allowed to enter the stables UNLESS they are participating in Camp. This is for reasons of safety.
Please note that the stables will be out of bounds to all Pony Clubbers (and parents) between 12:00 and 2:00 p.m. each day in order to allow the ponies to rest and relax. Your ponies work very hard for you during camp: please be considerate and stay away from them during their rest time.
To run camp efficiently, we MUST HAVE your help.
- Be on time each day.
- Be helpful to each other.
- Listen to your Instructor.
- Have lots of fun.
Forms and Documents
Printable Fact Sheet (PDF 82 KB)
Parental Consent Form (PDF 20KB)
Sign-Up Sheet (PDF 62 KB)
Provisional Calendar for 2010
| Month | Event | Location | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | Mounted Games | Tuen Mun | February 6th (Saturday) | to be confirmed |
| March | to be confirmed | Clearwater Bay | March 13th | to be confirmed |
| April | Senior camp (age 12+) | Beas River | April 5-8th (Mon-Thur) | 7.45am - 6.30pm daily |
| May | Junior camp |
Tuen Mun |
May 21-23 (Fri-Sun) |
7.45am - 6.30pm daily |
| June | Raggerty Ball Annual water games |
Hong Kong Parkview Tuen Mun |
June 4th (Fri) June 19th (Sat) |
7pm - midnight 7pm - 9pm |
| July | IPE | various | to be confirmed | full days |
| August | IPE | various | to be confirmed | full days |
| September | Welcome back BBQ | to be confirmed | September 18th (Sat) | to be confirmed |
| October | Autumn camp (all ages) | Tuen Mun | October 1-3 (Fri-Sun) | 7.45am - 6.30pm daily |
| November | Annual cone scurry | Pokfulam | November 20 | to be confirmed |
| December | Philip Day Challenge | Tuen Mun | December 11/12 (Sat/Sun) | to be confirmed |
Final details of all events will be sent to you by email.