Far View Ranch Camp operates 2 week sessions during the summer months for boys and girls ages 8-15, who are interested in involvement in a rural life experience. Kids take an active role in animal chores, horseback riding, gardening, hiking, nature exploration, gold rush history, water sports, performing and visual arts and cooperative group living. Many generations of children have attended Far View and have participated in a life changing experience. The camp is small and much like a large farm family. Non-denominational, multi-ethnic design with an emphasis on inclusiveness, open communication and respect for the environment, nature and one another.

Founded in 1952, Plantation strives to develop personal responsibility, self-esteem, and a sensitivity to the environment in a non-competitive, family atmosphere. Campers participate in farm chores and choose daily activities including swimming, kayaking, drama, sports, slingshot alley, fort building, arts and crafts, horseback riding, tidepooling, and much more. Historic location near the Sonoma coast. ACA Accredited. Member, Western Association of Independent Camps and Select Summer Camps.

In each camp you will learn about horses - how to ride them and how to care for them. Each of the five different programs for children focuses on different aspects of horse care and riding. All camps are conducted by owner Judy Gerhard. Judy has over 35 years experience in riding instruction and has been breeding and showing arabians for over 20 years. She has experience in both english and western riding, has been a part of riding clubs, drill teams, parades (including seven years in the Tournament of Roses), 4-H, endurance riding, trail riding, horse training, and therapeutic riding instruction. She has run horse camps for children for over 10 years.