Horsemaster Program 
Our Horsemaster Program is designed for the rider looking to dedicate a large portion of his/her summer toward improving riding skills. Riding for Horsemaster campers is offered every morning. You then have the opportunity to choose from one of our many Adventure Activities, Water Sports, Traditional Sports or Creative Arts Activities in the afternoon.
Horsemaster Campers also learn about stable management including:
- Feeding the Horses
- Meeting with and observing our Local Blacksmith
- Tacking Up Before Lessons
- Cooling Down the Horses After Lessons
- Meeting with and observing our Local Equine Dentist
- Cleaning Stalls
- Meeting with and observing our Local Equine Vet
Beginner riders develop skills and confidence and learn to be comfortable handling and caring for horses. Advanced riders are challenged on the flat, over fences, on the trail, or on lunge lines while learning new skills from seasoned Horseback Riding Instructors. Balanced seat is taught to all riders in order to develop a strong, effective seat doing flat work. Horsemaster riders may focus on jumping, cross-country, or dressage. This is a personalized and fun program and is limited to only 12 campers. Please note that campers not enrolled in the Horsemaster Program will have the opportunity to ride a horse during their time at SMA.
“I love everything about the Horsemasters Program. At home I only get to ride a few days a week, here I get to ride every day! The instructors are so awesome & down to earth, I have gained so much confidence it’s crazy. I can’t wait to come back next summer!
Rose “Swaggers” Miller, Solomons, MD
“I love being at a camp with an incredible riding program where I can focus my energy on riding, but it’s not a riding camp & every one’s not a rider. There are kids here just as excited about rock climbing or mountain biking as I am about riding. Plus when I’m not riding can do all those other activities like White Water Rafting & Ultimate Frisbee!”
Nina Armstrong, New York City, NY
Wakemasters Program – Limited to eight campers
The Wakemasters Program is for campers who are excited about the thrill of wakeboarding or waterskiing and serious about improving their skills. Participants can ski up to three sessions per week and may participate in one specialized clinic. Experienced instructors will assist campers in:
- Setting Realistic Goals for the Camp Session
- Boat and Water Safety
- Building Confidence on the Board or Skies
- Giving Campers Constructive Feedback by Videoing Riding Sessions and Watching them with Campers
- Developing Skills So You Can Take Their Skiing and Boarding to the Next Level
Beginner Wakeboarders & Water Skiers will learn to be comfortable riding behind the boat while developing skills and confidence. Intermediate and advanced riders will learn from experienced instructors and other campers and be challenged to take their riding to the next level. As a member of the Wakemaster Program you are part of a team that is serious about skill development and even more serious about fun. To ensure quality we limit this program to just eight campers per session. Please note that campers not enrolled in the Wakemasters Program will get ample time to Wakeboard and Water Ski during their time at SMA.
“I can’t believe how much I have improved at wakeboarding this session. I never thought I could clear the wake, do a 180 or ride switch! Thanks to the SMA Wakeboard Instructors & the team of campers I now have so much confidence, I feel like I can do anything!”
Ari Markowitz, Bound Brooke, NJ
“I love everything about the Wakemasters Program because I love being on the water every day! Raystown Lake is so beautiful & the water is just the right temperature – whether I’m riding the silky smooth water of early morning or cruising in the bow of the boat with my friends I love it all!
Alice Bernardini, Neuilly dur Seine, FRANCE
Mountain Bike Masters Program – Limited to six campers
The Mountain Bike Masters Program allows campers to ride single track trails every morning and choose from our other activities in the afternoon. The sport of Mountain Biking is exploding in central PA with the building of the Allegrippis Trail system at Raystown Lake. The Allegrippis Trail was designed and built by the International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) and consists of 32 miles of single track trails in connected loops of three to five miles. The trails have been called “buttery smooth single track bliss” and consist of features including rollers, “whoopdy doos,” jumps and banked turns. Campers enrolled in the Mountain Bike Masters Program will learn:
- Bike Safety
- Basic Bike Maintenance and Repair
- Trail etiquette
- Trail Riding Skills to take riding to the next level
This program is ideal for campers who are excited about riding world class single track trails on a daily basis. Campers are welcome to bring their own bike or ride one of ours. The Mountain Bike Masters Program is open to beginner to advanced skill levels, however, riders should feel comfortable riding single track trails. To ensure quality, this program is limited to six campers. Please note that campers not enrolled in the Mountain Bike Masters Program will get ample time to Mountain Bike during their time at SMA.
“I had never really ridden single track until I came to SMA , after riding the Allegrippis trail this session I can’t wait to get back to France and build some rollers!”
Hadrian Alema, Villeneuve Loubet, FRANCE
“The best way I can describe the Allegrippis Trail is like riding a rollercoaster on your bike! There are no killer climbs or huge down hills, the trails follow the contours of the land and there are super fun features everywhere!”
Aaron Needs, Stoughton, MA