Directors: Nancy Thomas

Description: We are the only camp on Long Island to offer the Total Camp Experience with an Extensive Riding Program! Let your children find their passion here!This is where our roots are, this is where we became who we are. Camp Alumni, Mike Martuscello, 1969 Thomas School of Horsemanship was founded in 1943 by Bill and Fran Thomas, and in 1950, they purchased and developed a stretch of potato fields in Melville. From those humble beginnings their dream was realized: A place where families can enjoy all the gifts that horses have to offer, a place where children can spend their summers riding, playing, learning, and growing, and a place for a supportive community to share in the joys of horsemanship. Today, Thomas School continues to be family owned and operated by Nancy Thomas, daughter of Bill and Fran. For over 65 years, Thomas School has given thousands of children experiences and friendships that they cherish for a lifetime. ''My best friends today are the friends I made at Thomas School.'' Camp Alumni, Katie Rimmer, 1996 The gifts that horses have to offer: Caring for a horse creates a sense of Responsibility Interacting with a living being teaches Respect Creating a bond with a kind, gentle creature shows Compassion Being in control of an animal larger than yourself grants Confidence And the shared love for horses builds Friendships that last This is why our motto for 65 years has been: Let Horses Bring Out the Best in You

• Accreditation:
  ACA, Long Island Camps & Private Schools
• Camp size:
  350
• Founded:
  1943
• Gender:
  C
• Maximum age:
  15
• Minimum age:
  3
• Nearest city:
  Huntington
• Bus Transportaion:
  Y

• Dates & Rates

  Season opens:

  27-Jun-2012

  Season closes:

  15-Aug-2012

  Activities

  • English Horseback Riding
  • Red Cross Swimming Lessons
  • Gymnastics
  • Tennis
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • Lacrosse
  • Archery
  • Circus
  • Ropes Course
  • Dance
  • Acting
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Horse Care Lessons
  • Actual horse care and For our Teens: Leadership Training program
  • Ride Instructor training course
  • Swim Instructor Training course