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A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Sport' Camp/A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Sport' Camp/ This two-week horseback riding trip in Saint-Médard is designed for children between 6 and 10 years old.THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- A UCPA “Caval'Camp” stay, where young people are immersed in the nomadic world of the Berbers
- The creation of a special relationship between a child and his horse/pony
- Riding groups composed by level and by age group
- An immersion in the equestrian world even outside of class (top coaches, activities...)
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- A UCPA “Caval'Camp” stay, where young people are immersed in the nomadic world of the Berbers
- The creation of a special relationship between a child and his horse/pony
- Riding groups composed by level and by age group
- An immersion in the equestrian world even outside of class (top coaches, activities...)
Included
- The accommodation
- Meals (breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner)
- Supervision during sports activity
- The activities mentioned in the program
- Specific equipment
- The animation
Not Included
- Transport
- Complementary insurances
On option
- Arrived the day before
The program
Day by dayDay of arrival
Reception on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., accommodation, opening meeting of the stay for young people, discovery of the practice site and the surroundings in the afternoon.
Dinner between 19:00 and 20:30.
In the evening, wake up to learn how to get to know each other.
If you purchased the option that arrived the day before, please come to the sports village on Saturday between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Dinner will be served until 8 pm.
If you plan to arrive outside these hours, please contact the sports village by email.
During your stay
Monday: Your child gets to know their riding instructor. He discovers the equestrian center and is oriented towards ponies or horses adapted to his level.
At the end of the session, your child will learn how to balance by step, how to steer on wide curves and how to manage speed. The more experienced ones will trot at a pace.
In the evening, lively vigil.
Tuesday: Today your child will discover how to learn how to trot quickly, how to gallop in aerobatics or through team games.
Bust straightening, lowering your leg and unhooking to learn to sit up are also covered by the instructor.
For the more experienced, they will discover gallop and start small jumps. They will also learn to maintain a look and change it at will.
In the evening, lively vigil.
Wednesday: Your child practices lower joint flexibility and knee opening to learn how to balance. He has the option of choosing his favorite pony/horse.
For intermediate and advanced levels, he will perfect his balance and better manage his pony/horse.
In the afternoon: 1 outing to Lacanau, with 1 walk in town to do some souvenir shopping and ice cream, and 1 entrance to the Aqua Park to cool off while having fun (water park with inflatable structure).
In the evening, lively vigil.
Thursday: Your child learns to manage their efforts and find tips for creating a quality relationship with their pony/horse. The most experienced will improve at the obstacle and more particularly in the sequence of jumps.
At the end of the afternoon, go out to the Saint-Médard swimming pool.
In the evening, lively vigil.
Friday: For the last day of riding, the instructor will give your child individualized advice in order to make the most of his riding time. The objective is to have fun and to be in action throughout the session.
In the evening, lively vigil.
Saturday and Sunday: Activity days with the entertainment team with games, team sports, etc.
Your child will ride a pony/horse every day, morning and/or afternoon, with the aim of maintaining your strength and motivation throughout the week through well-placed breaks, allowing him to have the necessary feedback on his daily practice.
Last day
It's time to enjoy the last moments with friends. You also take the opportunity to store your tent and suitcase.
The course of this program is given for information purposes only.
It may undergo modifications or adjustments, depending on technical criteria, safety requirements or the climatic conditions of the moment. In this case, only those responsible for UCPA supervision are authorized to take the necessary decision (s). It can also be adapted according to the technical and physical level of the participants.
SPOT
Saint Medard
Horseback riding at the castle!
Horseback riding in the heart of a castle? It is possible at the Saint-Médard-en-Jalles equestrian center, in the heart of the Château de Belfort accessible to visitors, in a 12-hectare sports village including 2 rides, 4 quarries including one in grass, 1 cross of 6 hectares, 1 cross of 6 hectares, a stable of 60 horses and 20 trained ponies. At its own pace, for leisure or competition, the village of Saint-Médard offers a quality practice area, adapted to all levels of horseback riding.
Hosting
Accommodation Saint-Médard Sports Village
4-seater tipis (standing up) with beds and shelves.
3 separate camps welcome 116 young people aged 6-10, 11-13 and 14-17 in order to ensure that the rhythms of each age group are taken into account.
On a beautiful secure area on the edge of the forest.
The centre's equipment
- A horse riding village with: 1 Olympic arena, 5 careers (dressage, show jumping), cross country course and direct access to the forest.
- Cavalry of 70 horses and 30 ponies trained so that everyone benefits at their level.
- A circus village with: 1 circus tent, 1 flying trapeze, 1 fixed trapeze, slackline, multiple juggling equipment.
ABOUT THE TRIP
Equipment Included
Equipment Included
Equipment not included
; For tent accommodation;
1; sleeping bag (comfort temperature 10-15°C);
1; pillow case 53x53cm;
1; flashlight (prefer dynamo models);
1; travel bag that the child can carry;
1; bag for dirty laundry;
; For every day;
1; pair of UV-filtering sunglasses (with cord);
1; cap or bucket hat;
1; K-way;
2; warm sweaters;
7; T-shirts (5 short sleeves and 2 long sleeves);
2; pants;
3; shorts or shorts;
7; underwear;
7; pairs of socks;
1; pajamas or nightgown;
1; pair of lightweight basketball-type walking shoes;
1; pair of sandals;
1; hand towel and 1 washcloth;
1; complete toiletries kit including 1 hairbrush, 1 toothbrush and toothpaste, shampoo and shower gel, 2 packs of tissues;
1; high protection sunscreen;
1; mosquito repellent;
; For the chosen sports activity;
2; or 3 riding pants (or comfortable pants like jogging pants, avoid pants with thick seams like “jeans”);
; T-shirts;
1; pair of riding boots or boots with mini-chaps (or heel pair: regular boots/high shoes);
; For the day in Lacanau;
1; bath towel;
1; swimsuit (swim shorts not allowed in the pool);
1; small backpack;
1; water bottle (or 1 plastic bottle);
; For stays of 14 days or more, a washing machine is available. ;
; Pocket money: 15 to 30 euros per week is enough. ;
; If you want;
1; disposable camera;
1; stamped envelope addressed to parents;
; We draw your attention to the difficulty of securing valuables in communities. We decline all responsibility in the event of loss, theft or deterioration of valuable objects. ;
Equipment not included
; For tent accommodation;
1; sleeping bag (comfort temperature 10-15°C);
1; fitted sheet size 190 x 90cm;
1; pillow case 53x53cm;
1; flashlight (prefer dynamo models);
1; travel bag that the child can carry;
1; bag for dirty laundry;
; For every day;
1; pair of UV-filtering sunglasses (with cord);
1; cap or bucket hat;
1; K-way;
2; warm sweaters;
7; T-shirts (5 short sleeves and 2 long sleeves);
2; pants;
3; shorts or shorts;
7; underwear;
7; pairs of socks;
1; pajamas or nightgown;
1; pair of lightweight basketball-type walking shoes;
1; pair of sandals;
1; hand towel and 1 washcloth;
1; complete toiletries kit including 1 hairbrush, 1 toothbrush and toothpaste, shampoo and shower gel, 2 packs of tissues;
1; high protection sunscreen;
1; mosquito repellent;
; For the chosen sports activity;
2; or 3 riding pants (or comfortable pants like jogging pants, avoid pants with thick seams like “jeans”);
; T-shirts;
1; pair of riding boots or boots with mini-chaps (or heel pair: regular boots/high shoes);
; For the day in Lacanau;
1; bath towel;
1; swimsuit (swim shorts not allowed in the pool);
1; small backpack;
1; water bottle (or 1 plastic bottle);
; For stays of 14 days or more, a washing machine is available. ;
; Pocket money: 15 to 30 euros per week is enough. ;
; If you want;
1; disposable camera;
1; stamped envelope addressed to parents;
; We draw your attention to the difficulty of securing valuables in communities. We decline all responsibility in the event of loss, theft or deterioration of valuable objects. ;
formalities administratives
- The liaison health form (attached to the registration confirmation), fully completed and signed
- The photocopy of the vaccines in the health book
In the absence of these documents, your child will not be able to be welcomed during the stay.
formalities administratives
- The liaison health form (attached to the registration confirmation), fully completed and signed
- A photocopy of the CMU law certificate detailing the beneficiaries (if you benefit from Universal Health Coverage)
- The photocopy of the vaccines in the health book
In the absence of these documents, your child will not be able to be welcomed during the stay.
Address and access
Belfort-Issac Castle Equestrian Center:
- 33160 Saint-Médard-en-Jalles
Tél.: 05 56 05 05 33
Address and access
Find us on https://goo.gl/maps/GrLoNHeVeUy or by typing 'UCPA Saint Médard en Jalles' in your favorite search engine.
You are coming by train
Bordeaux Saint-Jean SNCF station, at the stop 'Gare Saint-Jean', take the tram line C direction 'Parc des Exhibitions', get off at the stop 'Quinconces'. Then at the 'Pôle d'Echanges Quinconces' stop (Montée stop), take line 3 towards Issac then get off at the 'Centre Hippique' stop. Head to the equestrian center on foot (5 min). Travel time from the station: 1 hour 15 minutes.
We can organize the transfer between Bordeaux St Jean train station and the UCPA center. The option can be booked directly online at the same time as your stay by selecting “Bordeaux station shuttle”.
SHUTTLE TIMETABLES:
ARRIVAL:
SUNDAYS 23/06, 30/06 and 07/07: departure of the shuttle at 13:15 from the station (expect a train that arrives at 12:15 maximum)
SUNDAYS from 14/07 to 25/08 inclusive: departure of the shuttle at 14:00 from the station (expect a train that arrives at 13:00 maximum).
DEPARTURE:
SATURDAYS 29/06, 03/08, 10/08 and 24/08: arrival of the shuttle at 15:00 at the station (expect a train from 16:15).
SATURDAYS from 06/07 to 27/07 inclusive, 17/08 and 31/08: arrival of the shuttle at 16:00 at the station (expect a train from 17:15)
You are coming by plane
From Bordeaux Mérignac airport, a regular bus connection (around 9 euros) allows you to reach the Bordeaux Saint-Jean SNCF train station in 45 minutes.
Belfort-Issac Castle Equestrian Center:
- 33160 Saint-Médard-en-Jalles
Tél.: 05 56 05 05 33
Physical intensity
You practice a sporting activity throughout the year, on a regular basis or not. But you are able to run for about 1 hour, swim for 30 minutes, or pedal for about 2 hours.
Physical intensity
You practice a sporting activity throughout the year, on a regular basis or not. But you are able to run for about 1 hour, swim for 30 minutes, or pedal for about 2 hours.
Level of expertise
Technical level - All levels
Depending on the courses, possibility of groups of levels.
Level of expertise
Technical level - All levels
Internships open to all levels, whether you are a beginner or an expert.
Depending on the courses, possibility of groups of levels.
Restauration
Restauration
On Wednesday noon, we planned a picnic to make the most of the day in Lacanau.
Management
Management
The animators will accompany your child during the stay to offer him a variety of activities and allow him to create links with his classmates.
Important information
Important information
Weather
Weather
Partner
Partner
formalities
Go to UCPA.com or directly to the health page.
https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/sante
https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/formulaire-allergies
In the context of sports stays for minors, certain formalities are mandatory.
In the absence of the required documents, we will not be able to welcome your child.
For departures abroad, the form must be given to the guide on the day of departure.
https://media.ucpa.com/image/upload/v1687877654/PRODUCTION-GRAPHIQUE/WEB/fiche-liaison.pdf
formalities
The link to the allergy questionnaire is available in the first chapter of the attachment “Health Liaison Sheet”.
Go to UCPA.com or directly to the health page.
https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/sante
https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/formulaire-allergies
In the context of sports stays for minors, certain formalities are mandatory.
In the absence of the required documents, we will not be able to welcome your child.
For departures abroad, the form must be given to the guide on the day of departure.
https://media.ucpa.com/image/upload/v1687877654/PRODUCTION-GRAPHIQUE/WEB/fiche-liaison.pdf