WILD HEARTS ART CAMP | SUMMER 2026
Art, Horses, & the
Magic of Summer
A 4-day summer camp for children ages 8–13 where creative expression meets the gentle wisdom of horses — all on the beautiful 20 acres of Indigo Trails Farm in Verona, WI.
SESSION 1
June 22 - 25, 2026
9:00am - 1:00pm | 4 days
SESSION 2
July 28 - 31, 2026
9:00am - 1:00pm | 4 days
ABOUT THE CAMP
Where Children Don't Realize They're Learning
Some of the best learning happens when children are too busy being curious, creative, and completely in the moment to notice. Wild Hearts Art Camp is exactly that kind of experience.
Over four magical mornings, children ages 8–13 explore art-making and spend hands-on time with our gentle horses — guided by two extraordinary women who love this age group and know how to bring out the best in every child.
No prior art experience needed. No horse experience needed. Just an open heart and a love of creating.
PERFECT FOR CHILDREN WHO
Love making things | Are drawn to animals | Thrive in small groups | Need space to be themselves | Are curious about nature
A TYPICAL DAY
What Each Morning Looks Like
Every day at camp has its own rhythm — a blend of creating, connecting, and simply being on the farm. Here's a peek at how the mornings unfold.
1
Arrive & Connect
Children arrive, settle in, and say good morning to the horses. The farm sets the tone — something relaxes the moment you walk through the gate.
2
Horse Time
Guided, hands-on time with our gentle horses — grooming, leading, observing. Children discover what it means to be fully present with another living being.
3
Art Studio
Lois leads a guided art session using a different medium each day — from watercolor to sculpture. Every child works at their own pace and in their own style.
4
Share & Close
Children gather to share what they made and what they noticed. A simple, meaningful close to each morning before heading home.
TWO PILLARS OF THE EXPERIENCE
Art & Horses - Together
Each pillar of Wild Hearts Art Camp is purposeful on its own —
and extraordinary together.
CREATIVE EXPRESSION
Fine Art With Lois
Guided by nationally recognized, award-winning art educator Lois Feiner — who has been teaching art to young people since 1986 — Each day Lois will lead a guided art session where children can select from projects of various media or they may continue from one day to the next to enhance projects previously started. Every child works at their own pace and in their own style.
Drawing | Watercolor | Tempera | Collage | Sculpture |
Mixed media
No prior art experience needed — only a love of creating
EQUINE CONNECTION
Horse Time With Stacey
Led by Stacey Bean, children spend meaningful time with our gentle, well-trained horses — grooming, leading, and simply being with them all from the ground - there is no riding. Horses have a remarkable ability to help children slow down, feel safe, and discover something quiet and true about themselves.
Grooming & brushing
Leading & walking Observation & presence Building trust
Non-verbal communication Farm exploration
No horse experience needed — just curiosity and openness.
WHAT CHILDREN GAIN
They'll Leave With More
Than A Portfolio
Every child leaves Wild Hearts Art Camp with original artwork they're proud of — and something even more valuable.
Confidence & Self Expression
Creating without comparison builds a quiet, genuine belief in one's own voice and ideas.
A Portfolio of Original Art
Four days, multiple media, and a collection of original pieces to bring home and be proud of.
Present Moment Awareness
Horses are masters of the present moment. Time with them teaches children to slow down and simply be here.
New Friendships
Small group sizes and shared creative experiences create the conditions for real, meaningful connection.
Artistic Skills & Foundations
From color theory to sculpture, children gain real artistic knowledge in a joyful, pressure-free environment.
A Love of the Farm
Fresh air, animals, open space — many campers come back summer after summer because the farm stays with them.
MEET YOUR CAMP GUIDES
Two Extraordinary Women
Who Love This Age Group
Wild Hearts Art Camp is led by two of Indigo Trails Farm's most beloved facilitators — each bringing decades of experience and genuine heart to every session.
Lois Feiner
ART EDUCATOR & CAMP CO-FACILITATOR
Lois brings 39 years of teaching experience to Indigo Trails Farm — working with students from elementary school through high school, including extensive experience with children on the autism spectrum and those who have experienced trauma. She holds a BA in Art from the University of Maryland and a Master's degree in Principalship and Curriculum Development from Edgewood College, and holds Wisconsin administrative certification in both roles.
A lifelong horse lover, Lois is deeply passionate about the intersection of art, healing, and the natural world. She understands firsthand how creative expression calms the mind, unlocks emotion, and opens doors that other approaches simply cannot.
Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award — one of education's most prestigious honors, awarded in 1999 with an unrestricted prize of $25,000 for exceptional contributions to teaching and educational leadership.
39 Years Teaching | Milken Award Recipient | Trauma-Informed | Autism Spectrum Experience | MA · Edgewood College
Stacey Bean
EQUINE FACILITATOR & CAMP CO-FACILITATOR
Stacey is the founder of Indigo Trails Farm and a functional medicine practitioner, gestaltist, and speaker with over 30 years in health and wellness. She holds an MD from the University of Vermont College of Medicine and an MS in Exercise Physiology from UC Berkeley, and is certified in the Equine Gestalt Coaching Method.
Her personal journey inspired her deeply integrative approach — combining root cause healing, nutrition, and gestalt principles with the transformational power of horses. As a certified CLTS provider, Stacey brings warmth, expertise, and genuine heart to every child and family she works with. Under her guidance, children discover that horses are some of the greatest teachers they'll ever meet.
MD · Univ. of Vermont | MS · UC Berkeley | Equine Gestalt Coach | CLTS Provider | Farm Founder
REGISTRATION | SUMMER 2026
Reserve Your Child's Spot
AGES
8 - 13
Small group sizes · every child gets individual attention
HOURS
9am - 1pm
4 consecutive mornings per session
COST
$500
Per child · per session · art supplies included
LOCATION
Indigo Trails Farm
2782 White Crossing Rd ·
Verona, WI
SESSION 1
June 22-25, 2026
Monday–Thursday · 9:00am–1:00pm
Register early — spots are limited
SESSION 2
July 28-31, 2026
Tuesday–Friday · 9:00am–1:00pm
Register early — spots are limited
PLEASE NOTE: Art supplies are included in the camp fee. Lunch is not provided — please send your child with a sack lunch each day. Water and light snacks will be available at the farm.
CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY: Full payment is required at the time of enrollment for Summer Art Camps. If a client cancels within 14 days prior to start of series: If we can replace the client’s seat, they will receive 2/3 back. If we cannot replace, the client receives no money back.
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