Applications for the Harness Horse Youth Foundation’s extensive 40th anniversary summer program schedule are now available online.
To access the applications, click here.
The HHYF has just added a one-day camp in Van Wert, Ohio, on August 10. The application for that camp will be available shortly.
The popular five-day overnight camps, for students 12-14, will be held June 18-22 at the Delaware, Ohio Fairgrounds; at Vernon Downs in New York from July 12-16; at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes Barre, PA from July 19-23. A five-day non-overnight camp at Gaitway Farm in New Jersey will be held July 25-29. These camps culminate with driving exhibitions. One participant from each location is invited to participate on Hambletonian Day at the Meadowlands Racetrack on August 6. The leadership program for high-school-age students with previous HHYF experience is set for Goshen Historic Track and the Harness Racing Museum from July 5-9. All events feature hands-on experience, including driving the organization’s stable of Trottingbred horses as well as field trips and guest speakers.
In addition to Van Wert, introductory programs for children ages 11 and up are scheduled for Ahoskie, North Carolina on June 25 and 26; Ocean Downs in Maryland on June 28; Rosecroft Raceway, also in Maryland, on June 30 and at Ohio’s Scioto Downs on August 9. Check the HHYF website for possible additional public programs. A number of closed programs for interested groups (4-H, scouts, etc.) are scheduled and a few dates remain available for additional programs for similar organizations.
(With files from the HHYF)