July 2022 Newsletter

7/13/2022

Storm Chaser Stables

July 2022 Newsletter

Hello hello to our fabulous farm families! We are nearing the end of our summer programs on the farm campus. It has been an incredible season! We are so thankful that you have chosen to share your kids with us this year for camps and programs. Please remember to continue to pack lunch and hats/sunglasses, sunscreen/bug spray, and possibly even a change of clothes for your student’s day on the farm.

Upcoming Planned CLOSURE! Summer programs end this year on July 29th and following that we will be closed August 1st through 14th. This closure includes all programs and classes except Equine Assisted Therapy. After school Horsemanship Classes may resume earlier on August 8th. Be on the lookout for more updates regarding our 2022-23 program calendar!

Student of the Month! This month we would like to recognize one of our amazing Horsemanship students, Miss Harper! This kind young lady has worked hard over the last year to improve her relationship skills with her friends and favorite ponies. Harper can bring a smile to anyone’s face with her magical stories about unicorns and rainbows. Thanks for being such a sweetheart, Harper, we love our time with you on the farm!

Our First Annual Student Showcase is July 29th! Announcing our first Annual Student Showcase for all of our students and their families to attend. We will recognize our students with an awards ceremony, showcase student art and hippology projects, and host our own in-house horse show! The event will begin at 9am with a pizza party lunch to be provided by the farm. We can’t wait to see our farm families there!

Entry fees apply for this event! Entry into the event is a suggested donation of $7/person to help us cover the cost of lunch. Horse show participant cost is $60/current student and $120/past student and these fees will help us pay our guest judges. The horse show will scored by a panel of three judges. Our coaches will select up to six classes for each participant to show off their skills. We are so excited to kick off this new tradition of allowing students to show off their hard work! RSVP to the Student Showcase by clicking the button below:

RSVP to the Student Showcase Here!

Enter Our T-Shirt Design Contest! As we gear up for our first annual Student Showcase, we are introducing a t-shirt design contest for our students to participate in. The prompt is: Create a design inspired by kindness. We are so excited to see what our learners come up with! Designs will be voted on in person at our Student Showcase on July 29th. The winning design will be digitized and added to our t-shirt store! RSVP to the Student Showcase and upload your design using the following google form: RSVP & Enter Contest

RSVP & Enter T-shirt Design Contest

VOTE for NEW SCS Merchandise Designs! We are working on a new line of designs for our merchandise, including everyone’s favorite lesson ponies. PUNKIN, ADDIE, and LINA designs will be available on clothing in our merch store very soon! Who do you want to see next?

What pony do you want to see on a shirt first? Start the survey!

Farm School Day Program Applications Open for 2022-23! Now accepting applications for 2022-23! We partner with Acellus Academy, an online program that is fully accredited with transferrable credits. Farm School includes daily academic blocks with tutoring available to all students, mindful movement, horsemanship option on certain days, expressive art projects, nature exploration, and free play on the farm. Learners may attend with flexible scheduling options—please contact us with your family’s unique academic needs!

Farm Preschool Accepting Applications! Preschool is open to kids ages 3-5 from 9am-12:30pm once our 2022-2023 school year begins on August 15th. Littles attend 2+ days per week to participate in group literacy activities, nature play, and more! Fill out this form to apply for Farm Preschool!

Homeschool Drop-in Option for 2022-23! Attention homeschoolers! We will continue to accommodate learners bringing their own curriculum (perfect for youth in need of tutoring) or drop-ins to one or more of our elective classes for socializing and group fun. Homeschool families are welcome to drop in, so please take advantage of our farm campus and knowledgeable staff!

Contact us at [email protected] to confirm drop-in days at least 48 hours prior to attendance. Monthly payers will receive a 10% discount! Class schedules will be released each quarter via our newsletter and website update.

SCS Equestrian Team Attended Another Successful Event! Our team visited Silver Star Farm and worked hard on their personal goals. The team members able to attend this month rocked their classes staying safe with smiles on their faces. We are so proud of our team!

Interested in the show experience for your child? SCS Equestrian Team membership is offered by invitation to horsemanship students who exemplify our farm’s core values of kindness, safety, horsemanship skillset excellence, and sportsmanship. Team members are eligible to attend off-site events, such as shows and group trail rides!

Horsemanship Class Availability Updates! Class openings are as follows:

Tuesday 3:30-5pm Beginner - ONE Opening
Wednesday 10:30am-12pm Homeschool - TWO Openings
Thursday 3:30-5pm Intermediate Equestrian Team - TWO Openings
Friday 3:30-5pm Beginner Equestrian Team - ONE Opening

Booking Equine Therapy Sessions Now! Horses support our mental health by helping us hone wellness skillsets and relationships. SCS LLC partners with Roots and Wings Counseling LLC to provide equine therapy options to local residents. Book an equine therapy session with us and see for yourself! Email us at [email protected] for more information.

Mark Your Calendars — Important Dates Below:

Farm School Closed July 31 through August 14 for Post Summer Break

Scroll down to see more photo updates of our students on the farm. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for more frequent updates! We’ll see you soon with more news. Stay well!

Warmly,

Jeni & Evie at SCS LLC

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