Christmas Camps & January 2026 Camps
Don’t miss out—reserve your spot early to secure your child’s place! Give them the gift of an unforgettable holiday adventure at Eastside Riding Academy. Enjoy festive rides, skill-building sessions, and fun-filled days on horseback as we ride into 2026 together, bonding with our horses every step of the way!
Christmas Camps
Additional Special Activities
Decorate Ponies in Christmas Theme
- Activity: Decorate Ponies in Christmas Theme & Centennial Park Ride
- Tip: Riders are welcome to dress up for the festive camp and create unforgettable memories with the ponies!
Christmas Gymkhana
- Activity: Games on Horseback
- Tip: Participate in fun horseback games, this is a great day for some friendly competition!
Christmas Horseshoe Wreath Craft
(Full-Day Camps only)
(Full-Day Camps only)
- Activity: Make a Christmas Horseshoe Wreath
- Tip: Get creative and make a beautiful horseshoe wreath to take home as a keepsake from your holiday experience.
Junior Jockey Camps
- Suitable for: Ages 5 to 7 years old.
- Duration: 4 hours, 9am - 1pm
- 1-hour Led Pony Ride
Our Junior Jockey Camps are the perfect introduction for young riders, focusing on fun, safety, and skill-building in a supportive environment. Perfect for beginners or young riders eager to learn the basics of horsemanship, this camp will give Children a memorable day of riding and games with their new four-legged friends!
- Christmas Exclusive:
- Mon 15 Dec 2025
- Thu 18 Dec 2025
- January Week 1:
- Fri 16 Jan 2026
- January Week 2:
- Mon 19 Jan 2026
- Fri 23 Jan 2026
- January Week 3:
- Fri 30 Jan 2026
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Christmas Starting from $260/day
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January 2026 Starting from $260/dayMore days, more discount!
Full-Day Holiday Camps
- Suitable for: Ages 6 and up.
- Duration: 7 hours, 9am - 4pm
- 1 Group Riding Lesson
- 1 Ride in Centennial Park
Our Full-Day Holiday Camps offer a fantastic chance for young riders to dive deep into the equestrian world. With hours of riding, games, and hands-on learning about horse care, these camps provide an immersive, action-packed day designed for those looking to advance their skills or simply enjoy a day in the saddle with new friends.
- Christmas Exclusive:
- Tue 16 Dec 2025
- Wed 17 Dec 2025
- January Week 1:
- Wed 14 Jan 2026
- Thu 15 Jan 2026
- January Week 2:
- Tue 20 Jan 2026
- Wed 21 Jan 2026
- Thu 22 Jan 2026
- January Week 3:
- Wed 28 Jan 2026
- Thu 29 Jan 2026
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Christmas Starting from $400/day
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January 2026 Starting from $400/dayMore days, more discount!
Terms and Conditions
- Each day will feature one activity from the list; the order of activities is not fixed and may vary.
- Children may have an opportunity to take photos with Christmas-decorated horses; however, this is not guaranteed. Our top priorities are the safety of children and the welfare of horses.
- Children must be 4–8 years old to participate in Junior Jockey Camps, and 5 years or older to join the Full Day Camp.
- Christmas Exclusive prices start at $260 for Junior Jockey Camp and $400 for Full-Day Holiday Camp.
- January 2026 prices start at $260 for Junior Jockey Camp and $400 for Full-Day Holiday Camp.
Weather info
- School Holiday Camps are an all-weather experience; however, please be advised that the Centennial Park Ride may be cancelled in cases of extreme rain, wind, or heat. In such cases, the ride will take place in an undercover arena at the Centennial Parklands Equestrian Centre.
Discount
Early Bird Discount
What is it ?
- A 10% discount applies to all bookings made between 9:00 am on 3 November 2025 and 11:59 pm AEST on 16 November 2025.
How to use ?
- Complete your camp booking between 9:00 am on 3 November 2025 and 11:59 pm AEST on 16 November 2025.
- Make sure to enter a valid promo code, 25XMAS10, before selecting your camp date.
Terms and Conditions
- This promotional offer provides a 10% discount on eligible camp bookings made between 9:00am on 3/11/2025 and 11:59pm AEST on 16/11/2025.
- To redeem the discount, the valid promotional code must be entered at checkout at the time of booking. The discount cannot be applied retroactively to existing or completed bookings.
- The offer is valid for Junior Jockey Camp and Full Day Camp bookings only. It is not valid for any other services.
- The discount code is limited to one use per rider and cannot be combined with any other offers, promotions, or discounts.
- Discount codes are non-transferable and hold no cash value. They may not be sold, exchanged, or redeemed for cash or credit.
- Eastside reserves the right to modify, extend, or cancel this promotion at any time, without prior notice, at its sole discretion.
- If a customer fails to enter the discount code at the time of booking, no refund, credit, or adjustment will be issued to reflect the discount after the transaction has been completed.
- By participating in this promotion, the customer agrees to be bound by these terms and conditions.
Holiday Saddle Saver
What is it ?
- Secure a spot in our Christmas camps for your rider, and you’ll receive a 10% discount on January 2026 camps.
How to use ?
- The discount will be automatically applied at checkout if you book both Christmas and January camps in the same transaction.
- Not sure about your January schedule? No problem! Once the Christmas booking is confirmed, you'll receive a discount code later that can be used in a separate booking.
Terms and Conditions
- The discount code is non-transferable and must be used only for bookings related to the eligible child who attended the Christmas Camps.
- The discount code must be applied at the time of booking.
- Bookings made are non-refundable unless agreed upon by Eastside Riding Academy.
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If the discount code is used by individuals who did not participate in the Christmas Camps:
1. Eastside Riding Academy reserves the right to cancel bookings.
2. The original (non-discounted) price will be charged.
3. Payment for the original price must be cleared before attendance is allowed. - Eastside Riding Academy reserves the right to deny entry if payment conditions are not met.
- Eastside Riding Academy reserves the right to modify or cancel the discount code promotion at any time without prior notice.
