Summer Activities Registration Opens April 1st
2026 Summer Camps
Riding Camp A
June 8-10th, Value $225
Max Capacity: 12 children
Campers will have horse themed exploration, games, and learning. They will have the opportunity to ride each day. When they are not riding, they will rotate through stations around the farm, learning about various farm animals and life skills. Attendees must be at least 5 years old.
Riding Camp B
June 22-24th, Value $225
Max capacity: 12 children
Campers will have horse themed exploration, games, and learning. They will have the opportunity to ride each day. When they are not riding, they will rotate through stations around the farm, learning about various farm animals and life skills. Attendees must be at least 5 years old.
Thanks to the MacArthur Literacy grant, Justin’s Place is grateful to partner with the Jessamine County Public Library this summer in providing excellent opportunities for learning and experiencing the joy of horses! More info will be coming soon!
Saturday May 2: Derby Celebration at JCPL 12:00-3:00
Monday June 15th: Morning Reading with Young Ones at JCPL
Thursday June 25th: Reading Day at the Farm
Thursday July 16th: Reading Day at the Farm
July 20th: Morning Reading with Young Ones at JCPL
Own A Horse Camp
Max Capacity: 8 Children
Campers will get the full farm experience of owning a horse including chores, horse health, and feeding! Campers will assist in grooming, tacking, and riding their horse each day. They will learn about general horse knowledge, such as horse breeds, colors, and the cost involved with horses. Attendees must be 9-13 years old and able to follow at least 75% of directions independently. JP participants age 14+ may attend according to JP’s age out policy.
Vaulting Camp
July 13-15th, Value $225
Max Capacity: 12 children
Campers will do group stretches and exercises, learning vaulting moves on barrels and then implementing them on a vaulting horse. Vaulting supports improved coordination and strength. All vaulters will wear helmets. Art and other non-mounted activities will be focused on the sport of vaulting! Attendees must be at least 5 years old and able to follow around 50% of directions with independence.
July 7-9, Value: $225
Camp FAQ’s
Who can attend Justin’s Place 2025 summer camps?!
Camps are available to kiddos ages 5-13 with a diagnosis of a disability, disorder or those with early developmental trauma, in foster care, or who have been adopted. Due to our current facilities, campers must be able to walk on uneven terrain & walk up 3 steps. A disability or disorder diagnosis must be listed on your Physician Form.
What types of things will my child be doing?
Justin’s Place offers hands-on learning with a variety of barnyard animals, learning games and sensory activities. Kiddos will enjoy free play time in outdoor spaces. More details will be provided for campers prior to start date. Typically, campers rotate through stations including riding or hands-on activities with a horse, sensory play, snack time, equine learning and more!
What should we bring to camp?
All campers need to bring a packed lunch or snack, water bottle and snack with their name on it. If your child has severe or anaphylactic allergies, please provide any emergency medications needed. Kids are welcome to bring any fidget or comfort items needed. Justin’s Place does not assist with toileting needs. If you’re kiddo wears pull ups, we ask that you stay within 15 minutes of our property to assist if needed. If your child may need toileting assistance, there are a few great places in town to hang close by! Check out Subway, Solomon’s Porch and and Drinklings.
What is the parent involvement in camp?
If you feel it would be in your child’s best interest to participate in camp with them, we allow parent involvement for parents who have completed our online training.
When can I sign up?
Beginning April 1
Summer Reading
Justin’s Place utilizes the Horse Powered Reading model that uses partnership with the horse to engage children in learning to read.
Check out a sample session on our tiktok or instagram feeds at JustinsPlaceKY.
Participants must sign up for ALL July sessions and/or ALL August sessions. Lessons are $35 each for a total of $140 for each month. Available times are 4:00, 5:00, 6:00, and 7:00.
If we have not worked directly with your child prior, we will require an additional assessment form to be completed by the parent in order to establish a baseline for each child. This must be returned prior to the start of the session.
Registration Opens April 1st
Library Events
Stable Moments Camp
August 3-5th, Value: $200
Max Capacity: 12 children
Campers will spend three special mornings at the farm building a connection with their assigned horse. Through hands-on horse activities, games, and training challenges, campers will build confidence while practicing important life skills such as self-worth, responsibility, independence, emotional awareness, and self-regulation. Along the way, they will learn teamwork, problem-solving, and how to build a trusting partnership with their horse. This camp is open to any previous Stable Moments participants.