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The sounds of summer will soon echo through the barn, arenas, fields and trails . The summer breeze, will bring together kids ages 3-12 for an allinclusive summer camp . Our campers, with and without disabil ities , wil l share in a un ique environment of acceptance and diversity , prov iding each with a chance to experience a myriad of equ ine-related activities .
The campers learn tolerance, compassion, and respect for differences while improving their horsemanship skills - meeting new friends both horse and human! In our weekly camps , campers learn to groom and tack , take daily riding lessons, trail rides, gymnastics on horseback , carriage dr iving ,
arts & crafts, music, and play inc lusive team build ing games. Registration deadline is just around the corner on May 22n~ Don 't delay and sign up today. For more info , contact Sarah Carlson at scar/son@ highhopestr.org or call (860) 434- 7974
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High Hopes is looking for volunteers to help w ith the following camp sessions. For volunteer information , contact Marie Manero at mmanero@ highhopestr.org or call (860) 434-7974 2017 CAMP SESSIONS : 9:00AM-1 :00PM WEEK1: JUNE26 - JUNE29 WEEK2: JULY10 - JULY13 WEEK3: JULY17 - JULY20 WEEK4: JULY24 - JULY27 WEEK5: JULY31 -AUGUST 3
Horse Sense Camp at High Hopes serves at-risk youth entering into grades 5-8 , focusing on community and self-development. The four -day camp Includes interaction with our horses as well as team building and communication activities. For info , contact Sarah Carlson , scar/son@hlghhopestr.org or call (860) 434- 7974, ►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►
Camp Harkness Is one of the state's few facilities providing a residential camp for adutts and children for range of disabilities. Participants Inc lude agency programsfrom Oak Hill,lhe Arc of New London County, Southbury Training School and United Cerebra l Palsy. High Hopes has formed an outreach partnership with Camp Harknessand takes up residence at Harknesseach ~- · summer'\vlfh - therapy norses. -· ·For Info, contact Megan Ellisat meJIJs@highhopestr.orgor call (860)434 - 1974.
THROUGH THE LENS OF GINA STARKS She began here as a sidewalker. and is now a High Hopes feeder and horse handler. Gina sees the High Hopes wor ld through the lens of he r camera.
How has high hopes riding helped you?
High Hopes w as there for me at a time when I was a little lost a nd looking I have so many! One would be finally for somet hing mean ingful in my life . seeing the correct response from a Working with the chi ldren and horses non-verbal ch ild using sign language has helped me rega in my inner-self to ask a horse to walk -on . Also, a nd inner-strength . My volu nteer wo rk having Smokey roll on the ground a t High Hopes is very symbiotic. The immedia t ely after I groomed him. part icipants are inspiring me through my love of p hotography. The children What is the bestpart of being a volunteer? and horses are a llowing me to I love seeing the excitement on the exper ience that incredible horse / children's faces when they are riding human bond each step of the w ay.
Tell us your favorite memory here!
Gina Starks is only one of more than 600 High Hopes volunteers, but clearly, she is a volunteer with many talents. Relatively new to High Hopes, Gina comes to our program with much enthusiasm , spirit and compass ion.
and knowing tha t they can cont rol the movements of the horse by themselves!
THANK YOU~ It's hard being a mom! But it's even harder being a mom of a special needs child . At High Hopes that fact is not lost on the many parents who bond, confer , connect and lean on one another in the High Hopes lounge. These moms (and dads) are connected by something powerful. Like horses, humans are herd animals and inherent ly need one another to suNive. However, moms of special needs children are sometimes left out , just like their children . Not at High Hopes! Here , we embrace moms (and families) as much as our participants. Moms connect with other moms who are facing many of the same strugg les. They create support for one another and develop a network. This network
provides helpful suggestions about treatments, doctors and new places to go. This is an importan t element of High Hopes and its mag ic! "High Hopes is a p lace where parents feel comfortable to open up and discuss the issues we are facing," says Mac Mummert whose daughter Anya started at High Hopes as a participant and is now a volunteer. "High Hopes is also a place we network with other special needs parents to get ideas about how to deal with certa in issuesand find new solutions. There is no judgement, just acceptance and we inevitably end up bonding with each other, because we see one another week after week. Often times, we develop new friendships that extend outside of High Hopes ."
CatherineMacMahonsays , "Highl-Iopes isn 'tjust about the rider. Sometimes it's the only opportunity a parent has to sit, socialize, network and just take a breath beside other parents who understand. " This May we celebrate all o ur High Hopes moms and a ll they do to protect , love , mother and stay positive for the ir children! We apprecia te you!
@{sP.,iJJ-iluj sfegaip JONNIE EDWARDS HONORE D Jonnie and the High Hopes ' Legacy Society , we are planning a summer reception to take place on Friday, June 23, 2017 at 4 PM in the Legacy Garden. Refreshments and hors d' oeuvres will be served and all are invited!
Jonnie Edwards is testament to a living legacy. She instills the love of horses in hundreds of young people . Jonnie, High Hopes ' longest serv ing instructor w ill officia lly retire on May 31, 2017-leaving her gifts as an instructor of riding and horsemanship to the many whom she guided, mentored and taught over a span of 30 years. Her commitment, ded ication and spirit leaves an indelible mark on everyone she has worked with throughout her career. High Hopes is honor ing Jannie's legacy with the award of a Legacy Garden Brick commemorating her work at High Hopes . In celebrat ion of
Meet Matthew . He has so much to celebrate! He has achieved his goals of riding independently, steering with "rainbow reins" and playing basketball on horseback. He and hisfamily credit much of his personal success,on and off the horse, to our program . Matthew now has greater confidence in school, improved balance and better motor p lanning . These are all skills Matthew has been learning and perfecting at High Hopes, while astride his beautiful therapy horse, Baby . Join us for Horse Show Days, May 20-26 1h, 9AM-5PM to celebrate our riders.
In recognition of nationa l Leave-ALegacy month, High Hopes invites you to learn about our Legacy Society , a program for planned giving . The Legacy Garden's Buy-A-Brick program is a way to leave a legacy that ensuresthe future of High Hopes. For information , contact Sara Qua squa@highhopestr.org or call (860) 434-1974 . COVER CREDITS: M IC HA EL ON HIS HO RSE AT HO RSE SHOW DAYS
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