Our half-day camps are geared towards never-been-on-a-horse riders or beginner riders ages 6-12.

Children will get to actually ride a horse/pony for about 45 minutes every day, and the rest of the time is spent in groups of 4 learning about and caring for ponies.

Older children, or those who can already canter, might prefer our private lessons -- or try our Farm Camps.

Many children spend the whole day on the farm... riding half the day and at farm camp half the day.

Our camps are geared towards never-been-on-a-horse riders or beginner riders. Older children, or those who can already canter independently, might prefer our private lessons -- or try our FARM CAMPS.

Many children spend the whole day on the farm... riding half the day and farming half the day. (We do not advise doing more than 1 pony camp per day.)

If the camp you want is full, please email info@southlandsfarm.ca to be placed on our waitlist.

A smaller pony camp, for preschoolers -- just 2 hours a day, for 3 days. From day one, though, your child will be riding a pony!

About 20 minutes each day is spent on horseback, with the rest of the time in a group with 3 other campers learning about and caring for ponies.

Preschool pony camp runs Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. All campers will experience hands-on learning of how to feed and care for "their" pony (stable management), as well as the basics of horseback riding. Parents are welcome to stay and watch.

If the camp you want is full, please email info@southlandsfarm.ca to be placed on the waitlist.

This isn't your typical day camp. It is a real, rustic farm experience where kids learn life and survival skills. Our Farm Educators are highly skilled, knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate.

Children will spend time learning about animals and enjoying a multitude of outdoor activities -- may include archery, survival skills, crafts, fire building, carving, map-making, and lots of fun and games.

This isn't your typical day camp. It is a real, rustic farm experience where kids learn life and survival skills. Our Farm Educators are highly skilled, knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate.

$20 per student (includes a pumpkin)

An interactive and enthusiastic exploration of the farm for preschool and elementary classes! Chickens, goats, horses, orchard... there is so much to see and do at the farm. At the end students can pick their pumpkin from the Apple Orchard.

A drop-in program for children ages 5-12 to develop a deeper connection to the life cycles of the earth in a farming environment.

Although most kids come every week, you're also welcome to come just once or twice.

Our program includes experiential learning through crafting, games, and exploring. We make learning fun and inspire a connection with the natural world, this land, and our communities (human and non-human) -- there will be bonfires, singing, and games!

Supervision from 12:00-1:00 pm for Campers

Register for lunch supervision if:

your child is enrolled in both morning and afternoon camps

you would like to drop off your child early for afternoon camp (12 noon)

you would like to pick up your child late for morning camp (1:00 pm)

Note this is for supervision only, and does not include food -- please send your child with a packed lunch. A hot lunch option will be provided for some camps at an additional charge -- details will be sent out the week before your camp.

Designed for kids ages 3 and up, these short lessons are perfect for shorter attention spans. As these are for younger riders who may not be able to tack up on their own, the instructor will get the horse ready for you before your lesson, and you will still get the full 20-minutes on the horse.

Generally for those 6 and up, or for more advanced younger kids, we expect you to be able to get the horse ready before your lesson, and put it away by yourself after the lesson (parents may assist provided they wear a helmet and have signed a waiver).

For more advanced riders, looking to improve their riding skills.

A whole lesson dedicated to learning how to properly groom and tack up / untack your horse. Recommended for beginners, for parents who wish to help their children tack up before the lesson, or for those wanting to improve their stable management skills or become helpers.

$13 per student

- Fun and engaging introduction to the farm, its gardens, animals and farmers.

- Stimulating the 5 senses - experimental learning is the core of our pedagogy for all ages!

- Adapting to the age range and request, the farm educator can relate to “the bigger picture” in terms of farming technics, agro- ecosystems, food systems and/or local & global ecosystems.

$20 per student

- Fun and engaging introduction to the farm, its gardens, animals and farmers. Adapting to the age range and request, the farm educator will relate to “the bigger picture” in terms of farming technics, agro-ecosystems and/or food systems. (1h)

- Focus on a specific topic: Compost and Soil Sciences, Bee Keeping and Pollinators, Animals Husbandry, Agriculture and Climate Change or Baking. (1h)

- Includes hands-on component.

$30 per student

- Fun and engaging introduction to the farm, its gardens, animals and farmers. Adapting to the age range and request, the farm educator will relate to “the bigger picture” in terms of farming technics, agro-ecosystems and/or food systems. (1h)

- Focus on a specific topic: Compost and Soil Sciences, Bee Keeping and Pollinators, Animals Husbandry, Agriculture and Climate Change or Baking. (2h)

- Includes hands-on component.

Please go here to register: https://www.southlandsfarm.ca/pumpkin-farm-fest/

For up to 15 kids.
2 hours on the farm.
1 hour farm tour: a fun and engaging real farm experience lead by our competent Farm Educators. Explore the farm and meet the many animals that call Southlands Farm home. Meet the horses, goats, chickens, ducks, sheep, pig, and donkey - there is so much to do your group won't want to leave!
1 hour for your cake, snacks and presents. You are welcome to use our playground area.

Spend your birthday in pony paradise! Your child and friends will spend an hour exploring Southlands Farm while meeting the sheep, goats, chickens, grooming ponies, and taking turns going for pony rides! We will have a horse for kids to have a fun mini riding lesson one at a time, adapted to their horse experience, while the rest of the kids will be engaged in exploring the farm and meeting and caring for the horses and farm animals. Leave your party planning in the hands of our Farm Educators and they will make sure to engage your group in an exciting series of farm activities. The second hour of your booking is for your group to relax, play games, open presents, and eat cake in our Cob Shelter.

Spend your birthday in pony paradise! Your child and friends will spend an hour and a half exploring Southlands Farm while meeting the sheep, goats, chickens, grooming ponies, and taking turns going for pony rides! We will have a horse for kids to have a fun mini riding lesson one at a time, adapted to their horse experience, while the rest of the kids will be engaged in exploring the farm and meeting and caring for the horses and farm animals. Leave your party planning in the hands of our Farm Educators and they will make sure to engage your group in an exciting series of farm activities. The last hour of your booking is for your group to relax, play games, open presents, and eat cake in our Cob Shelter.

(November through September, admission is free and pony rides are $15 each.)

During Pumpkin Fest, you cannot pre-register for pony rides. It's first-come, first-served.

In October, Pony rides are $10 and are an add-on to your Pumpkin Fest visit. Each person 2+ is REQUIRED to ALSO purchase admission to the Pumpkin Fest, which includes a pumpkin each. You can pay the admission at the gate using cash, VISA, MC or Debit.

Designed for ages 2-7. The pony ride is a roughly 5-minute mini riding lesson, and will take place either in or riding arena or around our orchard path.

Each 60-minute timeslot has 10 pony rides, and children will ride in order of check-in.