Healing Reins Summer Camps! 

A hands-on ranch adventure where kids get up close with horses, explore the outdoors, and build real confidence — boots in the dirt and hearts wide open.

Tuition:                             $250 per camper, per week

Covers all activities, materials, and ranch experiences for the week. Families may register for one or more weekly sessions.

Limited scholarships available

We believe every child deserves this experience. A limited number of need-based scholarships are available for qualifying families. Applying is simple and confidential. Apply for a scholarship HERE

Esther Smith 

Esther brings over seven years of hands-on experience working with horses and a lifelong love of animals to her role as a camp instructor at Healing Reins. She is deeply committed to creating a positive, supportive environment where every child feels encouraged to learn and grow at their own pace. Esther is especially passionate about helping participants build confidence, develop strength, and forge meaningful connections with the horses in their care — believing that those bonds have the power to transform both horse and rider alike.

Janelle Chance 

Janelle brings a rich background in education to her role as an instructor at Healing Reins, having spent years as an elementary school teacher in the Bend-La Pine School District. She began volunteering at Healing Reins in 2024 and stepped into an instructor role in 2025, drawn by the unique and powerful connections that form between humans and horses. Janelle’s experience working with young learners gives her a natural ability to meet participants where they are and help them thrive in a supportive, engaging environment.

Jenn Thomas

Jenn’s connection to horse camp runs deep — she spent nine years as a camper herself, giving her a firsthand understanding of just how powerful and meaningful the experience can be. That personal history is at the heart of everything she brings to her work as an instructor. Jenn finds great joy in helping children build confidence, independence, and connection through horses, and makes it a priority to meet each participant exactly where they are. She celebrates individual strengths, fosters a safe and supportive atmosphere, and is dedicated to making sure every camper feels successful, seen, and ready to have fun.

Nuan Crowder

Nuan first discovered her passion for equine-assisted services as a volunteer at Healing Reins in 2018, and went on to become a certified instructor in 2022. She is continually amazed by the profound power of the human-horse connection and brings that sense of wonder into every session she leads. Nuan finds deep fulfillment in helping participants explore and deepen their relationship with horses, and considers it a privilege to witness the growth that unfolds in the arena.