Horse Riding camp
Experience an unforgettable adventure this summer and dive into the fascinating world of horses at the ya! horse riding camp.
Of course, riding itself plays a central role! Each participant receives individual support, allowing you to learn and progress at your own pace while making real improvements. The Icelandic horses used in lessons are ideal partners for children and young riders thanks to their size, reliability, and calm temperament. Even beginners will soon feel relaxed and confident in the saddle. In small groups, you’ll learn all the essentials of riding step by step and enjoy guided trail rides through the idyllic mountain landscape.
By spending intensive time with the animals, a trusting bond develops between you and the horse—one that not only brings joy but also supports your personal growth. You’ll strengthen your body awareness and posture, learn to take responsibility, develop empathy, and discover how to perceive your surroundings more consciously and mindfully—an experience that goes far beyond riding itself.
Throughout the week, a variety of leisure activities with your team of counsellors awaits you alongside the horse sessions. Whether it’s an adventurous hike through the beautiful Lungau countryside, a refreshing afternoon at the swimming pool, or fun group games and creative activities at the accommodation—there’s something for everyone, and boredom doesn’t stand a chance.
During your week at the riding camp, you’ll enjoy unforgettable encounters with horses, lasting memories, and a deep connection to nature. Look forward to unforgettable moments full of adventure, joy, and new experiences that will stay with you for a long time!
ACCOMMODATION
At the ya! Erlebnisgästehaus Carinth in Mariapfarr, summer becomes an unforgettable adventure! Sports, action, and loads of fun make this house in Austria’s sunniest town the perfect starting point for exciting summer camps.
The spacious grounds feature a refreshing water fun slide for cooling off, a modern multi-purpose sports hall with an indoor climbing wall, a beach volleyball court, a trampoline area, and a large sun terrace for relaxing. In addition, there is the option of exploring the beautiful surroundings of the Lungau region on rental bikes and actively discovering nature.
The Carinth guesthouse provides children and teenagers with plenty of space to play, have fun, and relax. At the same time, team spirit, shared nature experiences, and varied programs are at the heart of every stay – in any weather.
INCLUDED SERVICES
ACCOMMODATION & MEALS
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6 nights at the ya! Erlebnisgästehaus Carinth in Mariapfarr
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4–6 bed rooms with private shower/WC
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Full board: breakfast buffet, lunch menu, dinner menu
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Fresh salad buffet for lunch and dinner
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Vit’s4Fun: fresh fruit and drinks available throughout the day
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Multi-purpose sports hall including climbing wall, bouldering room, table tennis, table football, billiards, disco, full-size football field, outdoor sports courts for badminton, basketball, and volleyball, beach volleyball court, street soccer / street hockey court, water fun slide, campfire area, trampoline area (2×4 sections), play meadow, and bicycles
SUPERVISION
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24-hour supervision by experienced counsellors
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All counsellors have an impeccable and verified reputation
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High supervision ratio of 1 counsellor per 8 participants
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24-hour parent hotline during the camp
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Personal room supervisor as a trusted contact person
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All counsellors complete a multi-stage selection process
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Multi-day training program for counsellors before camp starts
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Tailored and certified child protection concept
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Sensitisation and targeted training on the topic of child protection
HORSE RIDING ACTIVITIES
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2 units (60 minutes each) per day on 4 days. (In the case of extreme weather such as heavy rain, hail, storms, or thunderstorms, suitable alternative activities are offered to ensure the safety of the participants and horses.)
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Included: Riding lessons, theory and practice of horse care and management, with a special focus on Icelandic horses
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For beginners and advanced riders
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Small groups with a maximum of 10 participants for individual attention
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Support and guidance tailored to each participant’s skill level
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Clothing: Please bring ankle-high boots and close-fitting (fabric) trousers (e.g. leggings). Helmets can be borrowed free of charge on site. Back protectors must be brought along if desired.
LEISURE ACTIVITIES
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Adventure hike
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One trip to the outdoor pool per week included (weather dependent)
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Extensive leisure activities such as sports tournaments, team-building games, house rally, forest games, creative workshops, and much more
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Varied evening program, e.g., talent show, disco evening, karaoke song contest, movie night, torchlight hike, campfire
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Wide range of sports and creative materials
arrival & departure information
You have the possibility to bring your child directly to the camp - so you can get an idea of the ya! Jugendhotel, the counselors and the surroundings.
Important information: On the day of arrival (Sunday) you can check in with your child between 15:00 - 18:00 - on the day of departure (Saturday) you have to pick up your child until 11:00.
If it is not possible for you to arrive or depart during these times, please contact our office in advance.
If you want to stay overnight near the camp on the day of arrival or departure, please contact the local tourist office.
You are welcome to book a trip with the camp bus from/to Salzburg every week.
There is a meeting point (Salzburg main station) where you can entrust your child to us. The bus departs at approximately 15:00. Exact information about the meeting point or times will be given to you 2 weeks befor the camp starts with the travel documents.
The hotels are located approx. 100 km from Salzburg main station; travel time by coach approx. 1h40min.
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one way |
€ 35,- |
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round trip |
€ 70,- |
Since we offer accompanied train travel from / to Germany only every 2 weeks, we offer a pick-up service from the platform for 1-week stays at the main train station in Salzburg. Certain trains run through from Germany to Salzburg (without changing trains). If you trust your child to travel alone, we will be happy to pick them up directly at the train platform and accompany them to the shared transfer that will take the children to the camps. We do not charge any extra fee for the pick-up service - only the costs for the collective transfer from Salzburg to the camp have to be paid. The ticket for the train ride has to be organized independently. We will be happy to help you find the right connection.
The escort service from / to the train platform must be booked in advance! Please note that the collective transfer from Salzburg leaves at about 15:30, so the arrival should ideally be between 14:00 and 15:00. For return trips, the train should not leave before 12:00 and not after 13:00.
Should the train be significantly delayed, any costs for an individual transfer to the camp may be incurred.
How does the accompanied train journey work?
A ya! travel guide will meet you and your child at the departure station at the platform of the given train. He/she looks after the group, takes care of the children joining at a later station and hands over the children in Salzburg to the ya! team. From here, the children will travel on to the summer camps with the other participants in buses. You will receive detailed information on train times, train numbers, etc. with your travel documents.
Prices / dates austria |
weekly transfer |
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Accompanied train or bus trip from/to Vienna and St. Pölten: |
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| one way |
€ 80,- |
| round trip |
€ 160,- |
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Accompanied train or bus trip from/to Linz |
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| one way | € 50,- |
| round trip | € 100,- |
Prices / dates germany |
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Accompanied train or bus trip from Western Germany: from/to Dortmund Hbf.- Köln Hbf. - Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf. - München Hbf. |
26.07. 09.08. |
08.08. 22.08. |
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| one way | € 110,- | ||||
| round trip | € 220,- | ||||
| Accompanied train or bus trip from Southern Germany: from/to München Hbf. |
26.07. 09.08. |
08.08. 22.08. |
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| one way | € 80,- | ||||
| round trip | € 160,- | ||||
| Accompanied train or bus trip from Eastern Germany: from/to Berlin Hbf. (tief) - Nürnberg - München Hbf. |
26.07. 09.08. |
08.08. 22.08. |
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| one way | € 110,- | ||||
| round trip | € 220,- | ||||
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Minimum number of participants per journey: 8 participants. Exact information about the boarding points and times will be given to you with the travel documents. |
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On the day of arrival, your child will be met in the arrivals hall by a ya! caregiver and will be taken care of from this point on. Games, craft materials and snacks are included!
On the day of departure, your child will be taken to the airport and, depending on the departure time, accompanied to the check-in counter/passport control. Should there be a waiting time at the airport on departure, your child will of course be looked after by our team.
Please note that the service at the ya! Erlebnisgästehaus ends after breakfast at the latest; the children will be taken to the airport together in the morning; during the waiting time at the airport, the children will of course be looked after. Additional childcare costs may apply for departures after 16:00.
The ideal arrival and departure time for your child is between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm.
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Accompanied airport transfer from Munich MUC airport: |
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| one way |
€ 125,- |
| round trip |
€ 250,- |
| childcare before 9:00 and after 16:00 | € 20,-/h |
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young austria UM-service* |
€ 50,- |
The airport transfer is offered on the following dates:
- 12.07.-25.07.26
- 26.07.-08.08.26
*Please note that the UM service must be booked directly with the airline!
The service fee for the "young austria UM-Service" (identification data of the collecting caregiver on the day of arrival) is € 50,-.
If a UM service is required, please let us know immediately.
We are happy to organize an individual transfer to the camp on request. Contact us in advance at office@camps.at to receive a quote.
Booking
6 overnights (Su-SA)
Our payment methods:
- Bank transfer
- Credit card (MasterCard, VISA, American Express)