Marmon Valley Farm

Enjoy the scenic countryside of Logan County from the back of a well-trained trail horse. Our guided trail rides will take you into the hilly woods surrounding the Farm for a memorable trail ride. Trail riders must be 6 or older. For your protection we provide friendly and helpful trail guides on all rides, and we do not permit double riding with youngsters. A signed riding waiver is required for each rider and parents must sign for minors. Riders under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult on the ride (not on the same horse). Learn more about rates, dates, and get a waiver at our website!

Pony rides in the arena are available for children ages two and up. Parents (or accompanying adult) will be instructed on how to lead the pony for the child. Arenas may be muddy depending on the season. Reservations are recommended. Pony rides can be scheduled Tuesday through Sunday. Pony rides are $7 per child for a 20-minute ride. Party packages are available for groups of 10 or more.

Marmon Valley Farm has been teaching riding lessons for over fifty years. Whether you are skilled in riding or unskilled, the instructors at Marmon Valley Farm will help you develop new skills and build a strong foundation in horsemanship. We teach both English and Western lessons for ages 6-adult. We offer group and Prive Lessons. Learn more about rate and dates at our website!

The Adopt-a-Horse program is a frequent rider program for folks who have a favorite horse at Marmon Valley Farm. The package allows the participant to enjoy riding and grooming the horse without all the responsibilities of ownership. Call our office at 937-593-8000 for more information on the Adopt-a-Horse program or to sign up for an adoption! Learn more about adopting a horse on our website!

Three-night Resident Camp Think of Atomic Horse Camp as a pocket-sized version of the Original Horse Camp. This half week version of camp is a great way to introduce youngsters and first time campers to the camp experience in a bite size way. Atomic Horse camp is also an economical way to attend a second week of camp this summer! Campers ages 7-14 can attend and no horse experience is necessary. Caring counselors instruct campers in horsemanship, facilitate meaningful activity periods and lead their cabins in a Bible study designed to help foster a dynamic relationship with Jesus Christ. Weeks begin on Sundays and run through Wednesday at 5:30pm. (Older campers eat around 6:00PM) Parents are invited to a special dinner at camp to help conclude the week. (Dinner is $6 per person attending). You may choose to make arrangements to let your child finish out the week if desired. Contact us for details about this option. The charge for completing the week is $210.

Week-long Resident Camp The Original Horse Camp has long been a favorite for over 50 years of camping! Campers are all assigned a horse to care for and ride all week. Mornings are spent in experience-appropriate horsemanship classes while the afternoons include counselor facilitated activities such: challenge course, indoor rock climbing, archery, swimming, crafts, and many more challenging opportunities. Campers love the farm atmosphere, the animals, the friends, and the week of Christ-focused Bible study with real life application! This camp is offered every week for boys and girls 7-17 all summer! No horse experience is necessary to attend.

Critter crazy kids are sure to enjoy our camp just for girls ages 7-11! This half-week residential camp allows girls the opportunity to have hands-on interactions with Farm animals while learning about animal care and responsibility. As well as spending time holding bunnies, shearing sheep, and playing with kittens, campers will participate in Farm favorite activities like horseback riding, crafts, and swimming.

Week-long Resident Camp Horsin' Around Camp offers horse-crazy girls a week of 100% horses. Campers will also participate in a variety of horse related activities such as trail riding, grooming, young horse handling, and even a chance to learn how to throw a rope. Campers will participate in a horseback campout one night during their stay, too. Expect the same great focus on the Word of God and personal growth as our other camps. No specialized horse skill is required, although this is a girls-only camp and campers must be at least 12 years old to enroll. Space is very limited, so enroll soon! Upper Level riders: Try Horsin' Around PRO! It's specifically for girls 12-17 who are in level 2b and above!

For boys age 12 - 17 Let’s face it, not everyone is a horse fanatic. That’s OK, you don’t have to LOVE horses to have an exciting camp experience at Marmon Valley. Pure Country Camp is for those outdoorsy adventure seekers who want to experience farm life without the full- blown horse program. Campers will live the life of a farm hand for a week and develop a few skills along the way. Pure Country Camp includes activities like 3D archery, blacksmithing, farm chores, and shooting sports (with firearm safety). In addition, they can enjoy trail rides and farm-favorite camp activities like the climbing wall, challenge course, swimming and kayaking at the lake. Pure Country cabins will participate in all-camp activities, evening Camp Talk messages, and Bible studies. Specific farm activities may vary depending on current farm projects. Like all of our camps at Marmon Valley Ministries, our desire is to help your children develop a real and personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Week-long Resident Camp Here's an upper-level English riding camp for campers who have their Level 3 certification (from the Farm). This focused horse program will help increase your horse knowledge and your skill. Includes interactive sessions on horse care, hands-on horse training experiences, and upper level riding classes. The week concludes with a special cross-country jumping course experience. This program facilitates opportunities to apply Biblical truth into all of life. This is only offered for teen girls with specialized horse skills. Space is very limited.

Mothers, daughters, and grandmothers have been horsin' around at these very popular camps for many years. Spend a special weekend at Marmon Valley Farm this year. Try our one night weekends if you can't get away for the whole weekend! All Mother/Daughter Weekends include horseback riding, lodging, meals, and other farm fun activities. Exact afternoon activities may vary from weekend to weekend. Children must be at least 6 years old to participate. Space is limited so register today!

Marmon Valley Farm invites all men and boys to a Father/Son Sportsman's Retreat. Expect outdoor activities including horseback riding, trap shooting, archery, and rock wall climbing. We have teamed up with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife to provide everything we need for a safe and enjoyable sportsman's event. Whether you have experience or not, this is a great way to experience the outdoors and enjoy the relationships while you're at it. The weekend includes a gun safety course presented with a God-centered emphasis. This is a perfect and safe way to introduce your boys to hunting and shooting sports. Choose between a one or two night schedule, to best suit your needs. The one-night retreat ends after dinner on Saturday. Children must be at least 7 years old to attend. (For safety reasons firearm activity participation will be dependant on child's age, strength, and ability)

Priceless Memories... Wholesome Fun! Fathers, give your daughter an exerience she will treasure for years to come. The afternoon/evening includes a trail ride, dinner, and a barn dance. Trail rides are offered at 3:00, 3:30, & 4:00 PM. After a delicious farm-style meal, we'll head up to the barn for a foot- stompin' barn dance. Activities will conclude at around 8:00 PM. Advance registration is required for Dad and Daughter Date. Space is limited, so register today!

A weekend of horsemanship and farm fun for kids 7-17 who need a break from the books and a chance to spend some time at camp! Come for the horses, for the friends, and for the fun! Christ-centered devotions throughout the weekend will help you re-focus your relationship with the Lord, too! We'll be riding on the trails all over the farm, or in the indoor arena if the weather gets bad. There is also plenty of games and exciting activities planned throughout the weekend! Expect great food, cool counselors, and farm fun! Enjoy plenty of saddle time riding the trails, and grow closer to the Lord with devotional times designed to get you interacting with the Scriptures. Bring your warm clothes and Cowboy Up! for a weekend of adventure! Check-in at 7pm on Friday and have your ride home scheduled for 2:30pm Sunday.

Marmon Valley Farm is hosting the Horseshoe Hill Climb 5K, 10K, 20K, and 30K trail run on Saturday, November 2, 2019 to raise money for summer horse camp scholarships. The scholarships make it possible for children from economically challenged families to attend camp. Many of the trails throughout Marmon Valley's 500 acres are bridle trails, farm lanes, and open meadows providing a fantastic trail running experience! The trails and terrain at Marmon Valley are ideal for trail racers who are looking for a challenging run. Whatever distance chosen, you will traverse through hardwood forest, up and down ravine trails, around fields, across creeks, and along scenic overlooks. None of the trails are paved and all may be muddy! The course is laid out as a 10K loop.

Marmon Valley Farm invites you to Summer Fun Days on the Farm! Admission for the day offers adventurous families several unique farm experiences. Besides viewing the acres of scenic countryside in the hills of Logan County, families can also enjoy hayrides all afternoon and the climbing wall. They can also have fun in our pond swimming and paddle boating. Pony rides for ages 11 and under will be inluded in the admission price; Trail rides will be an additional cost as seen below. Many other good old-fashioned farm fun opportunities too. Visit dozens of farm animals and stop by the Play Barn. The gift shop is a must see for horse and animal lovers and souvenir seekers. The following activities run from 1PM-5PM: Hay Rides Climbing Room Swimming/Paddle Boating Trail Rides Pony Rides As a family friendly facility we ask that waterfront participants wear modest one piece swimsuits at the lake. Shirts, shorts or pants, and shoes are required outside of the lake area. Marmon Valley is a smoke-free, alcohol-free Christian Camp Facility committed to providing wholesome farm fun for everyone. Fun for Trail Riders and Non-riders too!

Put on your work gloves and try a Work Weekend for Families. In exchange for a day's work on the farm your crew will enjoy a weekend of fun and fellowship. Work projects on Saturday may include jobs such as painting, gardening, minor construction, trail trimming, wood cutting, and cleaning. Many projects incorporate whole family participation. The weekend includes lodging, meals, a trail ride, hay ride, barn dance, and other featured activities. Our Work Weekend is very affordable for the whole family; just a small fee to help us cover costs. Kids under 2 are free. Please keep in mind that this is a Work Weekend. If you are physically unable to accomplish the projects we have, please consider coming on a different weekend.

Moms, are you looking for a great way to connect with your son or daughter? Come to our Mom and Me event and enjoy horseback riding through the woods, a delicious farm-style meal, and archery at the range. Your children will love having the opportunity to spend an evening of fun on the Farm with you. Trail rides begin at 3PM and the evening activities wrap up around 7PM. Reservations are required and space is limited.

Get ready to bundle up and spend a memorable evening at Marmon Valley Farm to enjoy a heart warming Christmas event that captures the true Christmas spirit! "A Country Christmas" is a unique hayride tour that brings you right into the story of our Savior's birth. You'll be there when Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem in search of an inn; and when lonely shepherds receive the good news of the birth of Christ, their long awaited Messiah. Then, experience the manger first hand, complete with live animals. You'll be encouraged as you are reminded about the gift of God in sending Christ to be the Savior of the world. The wagon tour is a 45 minute production that includes five mini dramas depicting events recorded in the Bible about the birth of Christ. Warm up afterwards with cookies and hot chocolate as you enjoy live music and activities. Children will also enjoy petting animals and pony rides. Tours leave every 15 minutes beginning at 6:30pm on FRIDAYS, 5:00pm on SATURDAYS, and 5:00pm on SUNDAY. Walk-ins will be accommodated if there are openings on scheduled tours. To guarantee your spot, please call ahead to reserve tickets. All ticket sales are non-refundable. WEATHER: TOURS RUN IN VIRTUALLY ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS. WAGONS ARE COVERED TO PROVIDE PROTECTION FROM RAIN OR SNOW.

An event for crafters of all types! If you aren't a scrapbooker, feel free to bring your own supplies for whatever craft you love! The crop room opens at 1pm on Friday but official activities begin at 4:00pm. Package includes: 1 nights housing (dorm style cabins), 3 meals - Friday supper, Saturday breakfast and lunch - delicious Farm cooked meals, snacks (including fruit, and of course chocolate) a minimum of 9 square feet of cropping space, 25 1/2 hours of non stop cropping, door prizes, and your choice of classes. The two-night option adds lodging for Saturday night and meals through lunch on Sunday. The crop room will close at 1:00pm on Sunday. You will need to bring bedding as well as toiletries and your cropping supplies. Reps from several companies may be there including: (subject to change) Creative Memories Close To My Heart Stampin' Up!

Round up your family and friends each Sunday in October to make memories during the Harvest Round-Up Days at Marmon Valley Farm! Everyone is sure to enjoy a hayride through the senic hills, crawling through the hay maze, playing in the Play Barn, visiting the animals, and giving the rope bridge a try! Hay Rides & Trail Rides will run from 1:30-4:30pm. Riding reservations are recommended. NEW! Pumpkin & Pony Package for kids ages 11 and under. Kids can get a Pie Pumpkin, Pony Ride, Hay Ride, & Animal Feed for just $12!

Join the Posse... We believe it is important that every child who wishes to experience summer camp is able to. Even though Marmon Valley Ministries seeks to keep camp sessions affordable, we realize that for various reasons sometimes folks simply cannot afford camp. For that reason we are committed to providing scholarships to any family that cannot pay the full price of camp tuition. In this way a family’s lack of funds will not hinder anyone from hearing the gospel of Jesus Christ, which is the central message and purpose of all of our camps. That’s where you come in. For us to offer a camp scholarship to any family who needs financial assistance, we need help. That’s why we are asking you to ride with us. This special one hour trail ride is an opportunity for you to partner with us to raise the funds necessary to keep providing camp scholarships.

CHA Horsemanship Instructor's Certification Clinic Become a certified riding instructor through the Certified Horsemanship Association! Marmon Valley Farm hosts a certification clinic for anyone interested in becoming a CHA riding instructor. The clinic is designed to evaluate teaching and riding abilities and then certify accordingly. Clinic is not intended to teach horsemanship to participants. All students enrolled in this week-long clinic will prepare riding lesson plans and then "teach" the class to the other participants. Evaluations follow every "lesson". Cost of registration includes meals, lodging, and materials for the course.

Whether you are considering sending your child to camp at Marmon Valley or you have already registered, Open House is a helpful event. Take a wagon tour to become familiar with the farm, and then explore a cabin and taste a warm cookie in the dining hall on your self-guided walking tour. Open House is a super opportunity to meet a few staff, learn about the program, and enjoy the animals. Open House participants can enjoy a free pony ride or schedule a trail ride (at the family rate of $27/person) for the full experience. Stop in at the Welcome Center when you arrive! OPEN HOUSE: 2:00pm to 4:00pm.

Indoor Arena with seating! Grounds fee $2.00/horse Entry fee $3.00/class. Concessions on the grounds.

A FREE Easter Egg Hunt for Kids Sponsored by Local Churches! Children 11 years old and under will love searching around the Farm for candy-filled eggs. In addition to the egg hunt, families are welcome to visit the petting zoo animals and the picnic grounds free of charge. Parent-led Pony Rides and Hayrides available for $12/family, and souvenirs will be available for purchase in our gift shop. Event takes place rain, snow, or shine! Registration is recommended, but not required to attend. This family-friendly event is free of charge thanks to the generous support of local churches.