From the Director | Board of Directors | Programs
Future Plans | Our Camp Site  | View Presentations

The Sonrise Camp staff, board of directors and volunteers are excited about our program.  We are dedicated to bringing love and hope to individuals in need.

Animals have been proven to be of value as healers, comforters and contributors to human well being.  Our animal friends supply companionship and comfort to many people, some of whom are not able to own personal pets.  Enjoyment and nurturing of plants is also an important part of our program.

We offer loving assistance to special needs children and adults and to assisted living and nursing home residents.  Come, be a part of our Sonrise Camp family and enjoy a special day at the farm!  You will find a warm welcome here.

A Letter from the Sonrise Camp Director

Welcome to our first edition of Sonrise Summaries.  The Sonrise Camp staff and Board of Directors are very excited about our new program.  We dedicate ourselves to bringing love and hope to individuals in need.  Animals have been proven to be of value as healers and comforters and contributors to human well-being.  Our pets will supply warmth and comfort to many people, some of whom are not able to own personal pets.  We offer assistance to situations involving special needs children, handicapped adults, assisted living and nursing home residents, and troubled teens.  Come and be a part of our Sonrise family and enjoy a "day at the farm."  We promise an experience that will be enjoyed by all.

                                                        Janice Gardner

Janice Gardner - Executive Director, CCHI Certified Riding Instructor

Rebekah Vandyke - Equine/Animal Manager, NARHA Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor

Amber Gilbert - MS, OTR/L – Occupational Therapist, Hippotherapy, NARHA Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor

Diane Brower - M.Ed., CCC/SLP

Karen Johnson - Facilities Director

Sonrise Camp Board of Directors 2007-08

Programs

• Hippotherapy
• Therapeutic Riding Instruction
• Christian Horsemanship Lessons
• Weekly summer camp and monthly Saturday camp
• Weekend/day retreats for church groups, youth groups, clubs and organizations
• "Day at the Farm" visits for assisted living residents
• Field trips for special education classes
• Birthday parties for special needs children
• Fishing exhibitions for special needs groups
• Holiday functions, including Christmas party, Halloween hayride and costume party, Easter Egg Hunt
• Day-long retreats

Future Plans

• Indoor riding facility
• Indoor pool
• Chapel
• Week-long camps for those with special needs
• Week-long Christian Camps for youth groups

Our Camp Site