Horses for Healing camp set July 26

From staff reports

The Visiting Nurses Association of Venango County has teamed up with the Venango Area Riding for the Handicapped Association for its annual Horses for Healing program which will be held at 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 26, at the VARHA riding stables, 150 Wagner Drive, Franklin. The camp is sponsored by the Venango VNA Foundation and will conclude at 3 p.m.

The camp is for youth ages 9 to 17 years of age. It is therapeutic, fun experience in which campers learn to grow beyond their losses.

The day will be filled with activities such as an instructional work shop and riding with the VARHA horses and staff, cool down activities and small group discussions.

Camp registration is $10 which includes a light breakfast, lunch, snacks, crafts and horse riding. People may make checks payable to Venango VNA Foundation.

Financial assistance is available upon request through the foundation.

More information is available by calling (814) 432-6555.