Camel Workshop

Tickets will go on sale at noon on 1/16/24 on Eventbrite.

Given that this workshop is hand-on, there is limited space available for humans, and even more limited space for camels. Registration is first-come, first-served. A waiting list will be made when the limit is reached.

FEE for humans

• $450 per person for 3 days
• $375 per person for 2 days
• $200 per person for 1 day

Registration fee includes lunch on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Complimentary coffee, tea, and water will be available throughout each day.

FEE for camels

• $350 per camel, regardless of the number of days attending workshop
• $200 for each additional camel, regardless of the number of days attending workshop

Additional info for attendees bringing their camel(s):

• All participating camels must have a valid health certificate, proof of rabies vaccination and proof of negative fecal test within the last 30 days OR have been properly dewormed within the last 30 days. Owners must also provide certificate of insurance.
• Friday afternoon arrival is available at no additional cost.
• Each camel will be kept in a 12×12 stall in the horse barn facility at Green Chimneys.
• Owners responsible for cleaning and feeding their own camel — hay, shavings, and equipment provided by Green Chimneys.
• Two sand arenas will be available for supervised turnout if a camel needs to stretch their legs or take a break from being stalled.
• As a school and residential treatment center for children, owners are not permitted to check on their camels after hours/overnight (5pm-7am).

Trainers

Doug Baum: Doug Baum has owned and operated Texas Camel Corps since 1997. Business activities include guided camel treks in the Big Bend region of Texas, guided tours in Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, India, and Kenya, and annual public education programs with his family’s camels from Mississippi to Arizona and New Mexico, and across Texas. Baum is also an award-winning documentary filmmaker and he and his camels have been featured in Texas Monthly, Texas Highways, ARAMCO World magazine, and National Geographic Adventure.

Terri Lindley: Terri started riding horses in 1970 and became a professional horse trainer in 1979. While riding racehorses from 1982-2000, Terri expanded her training skills and began working with all breeds, all disciplines and addressing problem issues with horses. To date, Terri has started approximately 3000 horses under saddle. In 2010, Terri took the leap into working with exotics; first a camel, then a zebra, then a steer. Her expertise has diversified far beyond those species, and Terri has since established herself as an entirely mobile trainer for the last 8 years. She says, “My philosophy is creating soft, confident, safe animals, with refinement in skill set, and teaching owners/handlers proper feel, timing, release, energy and intention.”

Karen Ellis: Coming soon.

Guest Speakers

Chester De’Angelis: Chester De’Angelis attended University of Denver for a certificate in Animal Assisted Social Work alongside his MSW. Since then, he has successfully expanded and professionalized an Equine Assisted Psychotherapy practice in Colorado, increasing community impact and engagement, adding new insurances and funding streams, and creating satellite locations. Developing Animal Assisted Therapy programming that is sustainable for both the people and animals is the passion and primary focus of Chester’s career.

Nick Morrow: Nick Morrow graduated from Utah State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Animal, Dairy, and Veterinary Science with an emphasis in Bioveterinary Science. He also received a minor in Biology and Chemistry. He started vet school at Utah State’s School of Veterinary Medicine in the fall of 2022. Aside from his schooling, Nick is also the owner of a mobile animal care and training business called Hooves, Humps & Horns. He trains exotics, livestock, and horses, around the United States.

Eric Souders: Eric Souders has been the Camelid Superintendent at the Coconino County fair in Arizona for over 20 years. Additionally he has led the Camelid 4H project for nearly as long. By providing the llamas, alpacas, and camels, Eric’s project allows children without the resources of land to work with large animals and present them at the fair. The project includes volunteer opportunities with the animals, packing experiences, and many opportunities for skill and confidence development.

Hilton Garden Inn Danbury
119 Mill Plain Rd
Danbury, CT 06811
Approximately 15-20 minutes away (7.6 miles)

Comfort Inn Brewster
7-11 Peach Lake Rd
Brewster, NY 10509
Approximately 15 minutes away (6.5 miles)

Heidi’s Inn
1270 NY-22
Brewster, NY 10509
Approximately 10 minutes away (4.2 miles)

General information on getting to our Brewster Campus is available here