Summer & Winter Camps

We are known for our childrens horse riding camps & drama program camps.

A Dream Come True.

The horse riding and drama summer camps are a dream come true.

Horses. Drama. Adventure.
An unbeatable combination.

Chesleigh originally developed the horse riding and drama summer camps at the request of parents who were comfortable with the level of care and hosting experienced during their family holidays and wanted the children to be able to go to summer camp for the fun, the horse riding development and to be in touch with nature. It is a winning formula and this is shown by the growing popularity of the camps.

We select the best staff for the week across all fields, so that there is a high level of skill amongst the mentors . There is supervision and involvement in all aspects of the camp with 7 Chesleigh team members to look after the 20 participants. The camps are driven by positivity, communication and co-operation. All inclusive teams and groups are devised throughout the week to ensure everyone gets to know each other, everybody is included and that fun is had by all.
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Horse Riding.

It is amazing what a week of horse riding can do. Each day there is a different ride and between our obstacle courses, horse riding picnics, open trail rides and horse care, every single person will finish the camp showing a great improvement in their skill level. This applies to both already experienced riders or those who have never even been on a horse. Our horses are friendly, willing and healthy and each person will develop a special relationship with their equine friend.

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Drama Program.

The drama component of our camps has a strong circus influence. We emphasise fun, teamwork and work as a company to produce an amazing show at the weeks end. Circus is for everyone, whether it is clowning and mime, acrobatics, stunts, song, vocals or stage combat. Each person finds their place in the company and we work as a group to enhance people’s pre-existing talents as well as developing new and spectacular skills together, as a team ,with our group acro workshops.
 It’s a great way for kids who have never tried anything theatrical before to engage with ‘performing’ and also the perfect showcase and dramatic playground for those who love it already!
 Sasha runs our week of drama and has a BA in theatre and Media. It’s the best!

During the camp we organise several bush adventures which are highlights of the week. The participants ride horses deep into the property where we cook damper underground, make billy tea and cook lunch over the campfire. Games are played and challenges are set. It’s all about testing ourselves in the outdoors, having fun and team spirit! On another day we picnic by the river and swim in the waterhole, again travelling to site on horseback. Jumping off a horse and into the river is so refreshing in the summer months.

Dates and Costs 2026/2027

2026/27 Dates:

DECEMBER – Saturday 5th – Friday 11th
For young people 10-16. years
Cost TBC. (Was $1600 in 2025)

Junior camp

Monday 4th January to Sunday 10th.

For young people 9-13 years
Cost  TBC (was $1600 in 2026)

Teen camp.

Tuesday 12th January to Monday 18th.

For young people 12-15/16 years.
 Cost TBC (was $1600 in 2026)

First fling camp.

December 14th-Friday 18th.

For young people 12-17 years.

Being a shorter camp there will not be the emphasis on drama as with the other camps.

Participants should have some horse riding skills for this camp.

Cost TBC. (was $1400 in 2026.)

 Winter camp 2026

Tuesday 14th to Sunday 19th July.

for young people 11-16 years

Participants should have some horse riding skills for this camp.

Cost $1550

 

 

 

 

The cost includes:

  •  accommodation and all meals, snacks, activities, tuition and facilities.
  • Transport from Sydney to Chesleigh and return.
  • Horse riding each day.
  • Drama tuition each day.

There will be transport with a chaperone both ways to save you the long drive. There are absolutely no other incidental costs.

There will be a maximum of 24 participants in twin or triple rooms. The age range on each camp is a little flexible.