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Barn Days at Thomas School

Turn a day off from school into a day with horses.

On school-closure days, Barn Days give riders ages 8 and up a full day at Thomas School, swapping screens for time in the saddle. They get the same hands-on horsemanship as Summer Camp, just packed into a single day.

And with smaller group sizes, it often runs as one close-knit collection of riders. 

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All of the fun of summer camp in a single day
What a Barn Day Looks Like 

The same activities your rider loves, just squeezed into one day.

10am to 3pm, the same as a Summer Camp day. Riders still get real time in the saddle, plus hands-on time with grooming, tacking, stable management, and even the basics of horse health and anatomy. 

Think of it as Summer Camp’s best day, on repeat throughout the year. 

What to Pack for Barn Days

Pack like it’s camp. Because it is.

Riding boots, a helmet, lunch, a snack, a change of clothes, sunscreen, a hat, and a water bottle will cover it. 

And since these days pop up in every season on Long Island, not just summer, check the forecast before you pack the coat. 

How to Register

No need to plan your whole year around a single-day horse camp.

That’s the beauty of Barn Days at Thomas School of Horsemanship.

Registration is simple: pick the day, sign up, show up. Barn Days don’t require a week-long commitment. Just register for whichever school-closure day works for your family.

Dates shift year to year, so check our calendar for what’s coming up next.

Ready for the Next Day Off?

Barn Days turns a school-closure day into one your rider will genuinely look forward to. Check the calendar for the next date and reserve a spot.

Find upcoming barn days on the Thomas School calendar

FAQs

Are Barn Days the same as Summer Camp?
It’s built on the same horsemanship curriculum, but Barn Days run for a single day at a time on school-closure days, rather than a full week during the summer.
What ages can attend Barn Days?
Mini Camp is open to riders ages 8 and up.
Do I need to register for a whole day, or can I choose morning or afternoon only?
Registration is for the full day. Barn Days run the same 10am to 3pm hours as Summer Camp.
When are Barn Days?
 We try to align Barn Days with local school calendars as best as possible—meaning these activities are usually held around Thanksgiving, Columbus Day, and Veterans Day, among others. Check our calendar for confirmed Mini Camp dates.
Will my rider be grouped with other kids their age or skill level?
Enrollment tends to be small, so Barn Days usually run as one group rather than being split by age or skill level.