Events Calendar February 2012
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New Volunteer Orientation, 2 - 4pm

Jan 07, 2012

This is a 90 minute overview of what you need to know in order to be a Lesson Volunteer at Dream Catchers.  Please meet in the Admin. Building at 2 pm till 4 pm and be prepared to be around the horses.  Please wear close-toed shoes and comfortable clothing.  If you have not already turned in an application packet, please download the forms and bring them with you.  At Orientation, you will receive a copy of our Volunteer Handbook, which contains information about all of our volunteer policies and procedures, as well as a copy of our Confidentiality Policy.  Please call us at 757-566-1775 to let us know that you plan to attend, so that we can be sure to have enough materials prepared.

First Day of Winter/Spring Session 2012

Jan 07, 2012

Horse Handling, Part I - 4pm - 6pm

Jan 16, 2012

**Must have completed 20 or more volunteer hours, attended Grooming & Tacking and Horse Sense Clinics, and fill out an application to attend clinic.
The focus is on the correct handling of our therapeutic horses, from the smallest pony to the largest horse.  You will learn proper techniques for haltering and leading our horses, as well as become familiar with each horse’s individual personality and quirks.  We require all volunteers to go through this valuable training.  Please call us at 757-566-1775 to sign up to attend this clinic.

Grooming and Tacking Clinic, 2 - 4 pm

Jan 21, 2012

Volunteer Potluck & Refresher, 5:30 pm – 7pm

Jan 30, 2012

All Annual Updates Due (Physician’s & Participant)

Jan 30, 2012

New Volunteer Orientation, 2 - 4 pm

Feb 04, 2012

This is a 90 minute overview of what you need to know in order to be a Lesson Volunteer at Dream Catchers.  Please meet in the Admin. Building at 2pm till 4pm and be prepared to be around the horses.  Please wear close-toed shoes and comfortable clothing.  If you have not already turned in an application packet, please download the forms and bring them with you.  At Orientation, you will receive a copy of our Volunteer Handbook, which contains information about all of our volunteer policies and procedures, as well as a copy of our Confidentiality Policy.  Please call us at 757-566-1775 to let us know that you plan to attend, so that we can be sure to have enough materials prepared.

Monthly tuition due

Feb 10, 2012

Horse Sense Clinic, 4pm - 6pm

Feb 13, 2012

This clinic provides a basic overview of horse behavior, safety awareness around horses, and the essentials of horse care.  During the two hours, participants will gain an understanding of horses that goes beyond surface level and will learn why horses act as they do and how to respond to them in certain situations.  The clinic consists of both classroom time and a hands-on practicum time in the barn and pastures.  No horse experience is required, but participants are expected to pre-register and should have already been through New Volunteer Orientation.

This clinic is one of the two required clinics that serve as a prerequisite to attending Horse Handling Part I and II.  If you have any questions, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Gwen Zimmerman.

Chocolate Week - Feb 14th - 18th

Feb 14, 2012

CHOCOLATE - OH YEAH!

Horse Handling - Part II, 2pm - 4pm

Feb 18, 2012

** Must have attedned Horse Handling Part I and fill out an application to attend clinic.
This clinic will go beyond basic horse safety and focus more on correct leading techniques for different horses during different types of therapeutic riding lessons.

Benefit Open Horse Show

Feb 26, 2012

Volunteer Potluck & Refresher, 5:30 pm – 7pm

Feb 27, 2012

New Volunteer Orientation, 2 - 4pm

Mar 03, 2012

This is a 90 minute overview of what you need to know in order to be a Lesson Volunteer at Dream Catchers.  Please meet in the Admin. Building at 2pm till 4pm and be prepared to be around the horses.  Please wear close-toed shoes and comfortable clothing.  If you have not already turned in an application packet, please download the forms and bring them with you.  At Orientation, you will receive a copy of our Volunteer Handbook, which contains information about all of our volunteer policies and procedures, as well as a copy of our Confidentiality Policy.  Please call us at 757-566-1775 to let us know that you plan to attend, so that we can be sure to have enough materials prepared.

Monthly tuition due

Mar 10, 2012

Volunteer Appreciation Pancake Breakfast, 8:30 – 10:30

Mar 10, 2012

Grooming and Tacking Clinic, 4pm - 6pm

Mar 12, 2012

Horse Handling - Part II, 2pm - 4pm

Mar 17, 2012

** Must have attedned Horse Handling Part I and fill out an application to attend clinic.
This clinic will go beyond basic horse safety and focus more on correct leading techniques for different horses during different types of therapeutic riding lessons.

PATH INTL Region 3 Conference - March 23 - 25 -NO LESSONS

Mar 23, 2012

NO LESSONS

Volunteer Potluck & Refresher, 5:30 pm – 7pm

Mar 26, 2012

Advanced Prep Workshop with Sandy Webster - March 30 - April 1

Mar 30, 2012

Advanced Prep Workshop with Sandy Webster - March 30 - April 1

Apr 01, 2012

Administration Workshop and PATH OSWC April 2 - 6

Apr 02, 2012

NO LESSONS - Spring Break - Apr. 2 - 7

Apr 02, 2012

Monthly tuition due

Apr 10, 2012

New Volunteer Orientation, 2 - 4pm

Apr 14, 2012

This is a 90 minute overview of what you need to know in order to be a Lesson Volunteer at Dream Catchers.  Please meet in the Admin. Building at 2pm till 4pm and be prepared to be around the horses.  Please wear close-toed shoes and comfortable clothing.  If you have not already turned in an application packet, please download the forms and bring them with you.  At Orientation, you will receive a copy of our Volunteer Handbook, which contains information about all of our volunteer policies and procedures, as well as a copy of our Confidentiality Policy.  Please call us at 757-566-1775 to let us know that you plan to attend, so that we can be sure to have enough materials prepared.

Volunteer Appreciation Week, April 15 - 21

Apr 15, 2012

THANK YOU!

Horse Handling - Part II, 2pm - 4pm

Apr 16, 2012

** Must have attedned Horse Handling Part I and fill out an application to attend clinic.
This clinic will go beyond basic horse safety and focus more on correct leading techniques for different horses during different types of therapeutic riding lessons.

Horse Sense Clinic, 4pm - 6pm

Apr 21, 2012

This clinic provides a basic overview of horse behavior, safety awareness around horses, and the essentials of horse care.  During the two hours, participants will gain an understanding of horses that goes beyond surface level and will learn why horses act as they do and how to respond to them in certain situations.  The clinic consists of both classroom time and a hands-on practicum time in the barn and pastures.  No horse experience is required, but participants are expected to pre-register and should have already been through New Volunteer Orientation.

This clinic is one of the two required clinics that serve as a prerequisite to attending Horse Handling Part I and II.  If you have any questions, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Gwen Zimmerman.

Volunteer Potluck & Refresher, 5:30 pm – 7pm

Apr 30, 2012

New Volunteer Orientation, 2 - 4 pm

May 05, 2012

This is a 90 minute overview of what you need to know in order to be a Lesson Volunteer at Dream Catchers.  Please meet in the Admin. Building at 2pm till 4pm and be prepared to be around the horses.  Please wear close-toed shoes and comfortable clothing.  If you have not already turned in an application packet, please download the forms and bring them with you.  At Orientation, you will receive a copy of our Volunteer Handbook, which contains information about all of our volunteer policies and procedures, as well as a copy of our Confidentiality Policy.  Please call us at 757-566-1775 to let us know that you plan to attend, so that we can be sure to have enough materials prepared.

Monthly tuition due

May 10, 2012

Family Picnic, 1pm - 3pm

May 12, 2012

Please mark your calendars and plan to join us for our Annual Family Picnic at Dream Catchers for all students and their families, volunteers and their families, and staff and their families on Saturday, May 12th from 1 – 3 pm in front of the Administration Building.  This is always a fun-filled afternoon of great food and good fun, complete with hay rides and face painting.

The annual picnic also provides us with an opportunity to thank and honor our hard-working volunteers.  We award pins to volunteers at this event each year, as well as flowers to those who have accumulated over 100 and 150 hours of service so far in 2011.

Please watch the bulletin board in the barn for a sign up sheet for students and staff to bring side dishes and desserts to this event (Dream Catchers will be providing the hot dogs and drinks).  Hope you can come!

Horse Handling, Part I - 4pm - 6pm

May 14, 2012

**Must have completed 20 or more volunteer hours, attended Grooming & Tacking and Horse Sense Clinics, and fill out an application to attend clinic.
The focus is on the correct handling of our therapeutic horses, from the smallest pony to the largest horse.  You will learn proper techniques for haltering and leading our horses, as well as become familiar with each horse’s individual personality and quirks.  We require all volunteers to go through this valuable training.  Please call us at 757-566-1775 to sign up to attend this clinic.

NO LESSONS - May 18-19

May 18, 2012

BRIDLES & BOW TIES 2012

May 19, 2012

Join us for a night of celebration!

Instructor’s Meeting, 6:45 – 8:30 pm

May 31, 2012

New Volunteer Orientation, 2 - 4pm

Jun 02, 2012

This is a 90 minute overview of what you need to know in order to be a Lesson Volunteer at Dream Catchers.  Please meet in the Admin. Building at 2pm till 4pm and be prepared to be around the horses.  Please wear close-toed shoes and comfortable clothing.  If you have not already turned in an application packet, please download the forms and bring them with you.  At Orientation, you will receive a copy of our Volunteer Handbook, which contains information about all of our volunteer policies and procedures, as well as a copy of our Confidentiality Policy.

Please call us at 757-566-1775 to let us know that you plan to attend, so that we can be sure to have enough materials prepared.

Monthly tuition due

Jun 10, 2012

Grooming and Tacking Clinic, 4pm - 6pm

Jun 11, 2012

Last Day of School Year Session

Jun 16, 2012

Last Day of Winter/Spring Session

Jun 16, 2012

Make Up Lessons Only June 18 - 23

Jun 18, 2012

Make Up Lessons Only - June 19-22

Jun 19, 2012

Volunteer Potluck & Refresher, 5:30 pm – 7pm

Jun 25, 2012

First Day Summer Session of Lessons

Jul 05, 2012

New Volunteer Orientation, 2 - 4pm

Jul 07, 2012

This is a 90 minute overview of what you need to know in order to be a Lesson Volunteer at Dream Catchers.  Please meet in the Admin. Building at 2pm till 4pm and be prepared to be around the horses.  Please wear close-toed shoes and comfortable clothing.  If you have not already turned in an application packet, please download the forms and bring them with you.  At Orientation, you will receive a copy of our Volunteer Handbook, which contains information about all of our volunteer policies and procedures, as well as a copy of our Confidentiality Policy.  Please call us at 757-566-1775 to let us know that you plan to attend, so that we can be sure to have enough materials prepared.

Monthly tuition due

Jul 10, 2012

Jr Volunteer Horse Camp#1, July 10 - 13

Jul 10, 2012

Ice Cream Week for students - July 10 -14

Jul 10, 2012

ICE CREAM!!!!!!
Need we say more?!

Horse Sense Clinic,  2pm - 4pm

Jul 16, 2012

This clinic provides a basic overview of horse behavior, safety awareness around horses, and the essentials of horse care.  During the two hours, participants will gain an understanding of horses that goes beyond surface level and will learn why horses act as they do and how to respond to them in certain situations.  The clinic consists of both classroom time and a hands-on practicum time in the barn and pastures.  No horse experience is required, but participants are expected to pre-register and should have already been through New Volunteer Orientation.

This clinic is one of the two required clinics that serve as a prerequisite to attending Horse Handling Part I and II.  If you have any questions, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Gwen Zimmerman.

Jr. Volunteer Horse Camp#2 - July 17-20

Jul 17, 2012

Horse Handling - Part II, 2pm - 4pm

Jul 21, 2012

** Must have attedned Horse Handling Part I and fill out an application to attend clinic.
This clinic will go beyond basic horse safety and focus more on correct leading techniques for different horses during different types of therapeutic riding lessons.

PATH OSWC with Sandy Webster & Pebbles Turbeville (No Lessons July 26)

Jul 23, 2012

No Lessons July 26

PATH Mentoring Workshop with Sandy Webster & Pebbles Turbeville, July 27 - 29

Jul 27, 2012

Volunteer Potluck & Refresher, 5:30 pm – 7pm

Jul 30, 2012

Jr. Volunteer Horse Camp#3 - July 31 - Aug 3

Jul 31, 2012

Jr. Volunteer Horse Camp#3 - July 31 - Aug 3

Aug 01, 2012

New Volunteer Orientation, 2 - 4pm

Aug 04, 2012

This is a 90 minute overview of what you need to know in order to be a Lesson Volunteer at Dream Catchers.  Please meet in the Admin. Building at 2pm till 4pm and be prepared to be around the horses.  Please wear close-toed shoes and comfortable clothing.  If you have not already turned in an application packet, please download the forms and bring them with you.  At Orientation, you will receive a copy of our Volunteer Handbook, which contains information about all of our volunteer policies and procedures, as well as a copy of our Confidentiality Policy.  Please call us at 757-566-1775 to let us know that you plan to attend, so that we can be sure to have enough materials prepared.

Junior Volunteer Horse Camp#4 - Aug 7 - 10

Aug 07, 2012

Monthly tuition due

Aug 10, 2012

Grooming and Tacking Clinic, 4pm - 6pm

Aug 13, 2012

Jr. Volunteer Horse Camp#5 - Aug 14 - 17

Aug 14, 2012

Last Day of Lessons Summer Session

Aug 22, 2012

Make Up Lessons Only Aug 23 - 29

Aug 23, 2012

Instructor’s Meeting 4pm - 7pm

Aug 30, 2012

New Volunteer Orientation, 2 - 4pm

Sep 08, 2012

This is a 90 minute overview of what you need to know in order to be a Lesson Volunteer at Dream Catchers.  Please meet in the Admin. Building at 2pm till 4pm and be prepared to be around the horses.  Please wear close-toed shoes and comfortable clothing.  If you have not already turned in an application packet, please download the forms and bring them with you.  At Orientation, you will receive a copy of our Volunteer Handbook, which contains information about all of our volunteer policies and procedures, as well as a copy of our Confidentiality Policy.  Please call us at 757-566-1775 to let us know that you plan to attend, so that we can be sure to have enough materials prepared.

Monthly tuition due

Sep 10, 2012

School Year Session begins

Sep 11, 2012

Volunteer Potluck & Refresher, 5:30 pm – 7pm

Sep 24, 2012

TRAV Show – Oct.6th - 7th

Oct 06, 2012

Colonial Williamsburg Christmas Parade - NO LESSONS

Dec 01, 2012

Williamsburg Christmas Parade,
No Lessons please join us in CW instead and then afterward our Volunteer Luncheon

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