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13550 Woolsey Road | Hampton, GA | 30228
(770) 946-4276 | Fax (770) 946-4191 |
Equestrian
The Calvin Center offers Recreational and Therapeutic Programs to children and adults. This program will enhance the existing programs offered by the camp and conference center and expand the reach of our ministry.
The Recreational and Therapeutic Riding Program offers the opportunity for individuals and groups to learn more about themselves and others through organized riding sessions under the direction of professional and volunteer leaders.
Recreational
Calvin Center's recreational program is designed for camp participants and groups who have made prior arrangements with the reservations staff. Guided trail rides and group Lessons will be offered.
Therapeutic Riding
Calvin Center's therapeutic program is designed for children and adults with disabilities. Horseback riding offers the student a new physical and visual perspective on the world. Therapeutic riding participants experience the benefits of riding in many ways: students with cognitive or emotional disabilities are motivated to increase their patience, concentration and self-control as they learn to work with the horses, the instructors, and the volunteers; individuals with mobility impairments find that riding offers them the opportunity to move in new ways. The gentle rhythmic motion of the horse's gait helps the rider's muscles to loosen, increasing the flexibility and strength of the participant. Balance and coordination are enhanced when the riders learn to guide their horses with the reins and to hold their bodies up 'straight and tall in the saddle.'
How Do I Get Involved?
As a Participant:
Our mission is to provide a safe and enriching experience for all of our participants and to foster a greater sense of appreciation for and enjoyment of the world in which we live and for which we give thanks in a decidedly Christian environment. Our goal is for our participants to learn and develop horsemanship skills to the best of their ability while having the experience of a partnership with a truly remarkable creature - the horse. While there are definite therapeutic benefits for our participants, our program is primarily instructional and recreational. Participants are evaluated individually and are put in classes where they can develop their skills within a group. Lessons are geared to individual needs as well as general skills. Applications are available from the Calvin Center Office. Complete the form on the left to request more information.
As a Volunteer:
We depend upon the support of our Volunteers. Volunteers help take care of the horses, the equipment and facilities, and also assist in the riding classes by serving as "leaders" - whose primary responsibility is the behavior of the horse - and as "sidewalkers" - whose primary responsibility is the safety of the participant. Volunteers also support the program by providing other important services, such as clerical assistance, construction and maintenance assistance, fund-raising assistance, grant writing assistance, trail development, etc. Volunteer training sessions are scheduled throughout the year. Complete the form on the left to request more information regarding the next scheduled volunteer training session. Volunteer applications may by completed onsite at the time of training.
As a Sponsor/Donor:
Most of our participants are in need of financial assistance. Your tax-exempt donation of $200 will sponsor a rider's participation for a fall or spring quarter. Further information regarding financial and in kind needs for the program will gladly be provided by the Calvin Center. Checks should be made payable to the Calvin Center for the Therapeutic Riding Program.
More Information
Complete the form on the left to request more information about our Equestrian program or our Therapeutic Riding program, or to learn more about how you can get involved.
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