Janice Camilleri is owner and on-site program director of Never Say Never Stables. Prior to opening the stables, Janice taught first and second grade at Ontario Primary School in Wayne County. A mother of two, Janice earned her Masters Degree in Elementary Education at Nazareth College and holds a permanent NYS teacher's certification. An animal and horse lover, and rider from the age of 9, Janice has combined her enthusiasm for teaching young children and her love of horses to create a new "classroom", Never Say Never Stables. Additionally, Janice is Chair and Founder of Never Say Never Foundation*,a NYS 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides life-enriching, horse related activities and recreational farm programs to children with special needs. Creating and directing programs for the stables and keeping the non-profit going keep Janice busy, but she loves interacting with the children and staff.
*For more information on the Foundation at Never Say Never Stables, please visit www.neversaynever.foundation
*For more information on the Foundation at Never Say Never Stables, please visit www.neversaynever.foundation
Marguerite Booke is NSN's Lead Trainer and Lesson Coordinator. She has an extensive background in facilitating educational equine and farm animal experiences, teaching youth riding lessons, and guiding trail rides. She enjoys educating children and adults in all manners of horse handling, communication and safety, groundwork, grooming, and horse health and care. You will see Marguerite in many roles at the farm, from Event Supervisor to Lesson Coordinator and Instructor to Camp Director. She does it all with a love for seeing our young clients grow, learn and enjoy these special animals and farm experiences.
Loretta Offen is one of our senior instructors and professional event staff . Loretta is the friendly face that will greet you at your Farm Visit and teach you all about the animals here at NSN.
Madeleine Duffy has been with NSN since she was a camp kid herself!! Maddy has spent many years getting to know the horses of NSN and enjoys sharing her knowledge with the children who participate in our summer camp program, parties, farm visits, special events and rides.
Carson Hogan, Lucia Vega and Steff Orchard are also part of our instructional team specializing in youth programs and services. You will see these friendly staff members caring for the horses, instructing lessons, conducting farm visits and staffing events.
All staff at NSN are carefully chosen and trained to carry out the philosophy and mission of Never Say Never Stables~ to offer hands-on experiences with horses and barn animals that help individuals build confidence, develop compassion, and discover joy in a supportive farm environment. We believe the simple act of spending time with animals can change lives.
Through lessons, camps, farm visits, programs and community events, we welcome individuals of all ages to experience the calm and connection that naturally happens in the barn.
"Never Say Never"....we believe that ALL children should have the opportunity to learn about, interact with and work with horses regardless of background, experience, challenges or obstacles. We welcome children of all abilities.
See us at the stables soon!
All staff at NSN are carefully chosen and trained to carry out the philosophy and mission of Never Say Never Stables~ to offer hands-on experiences with horses and barn animals that help individuals build confidence, develop compassion, and discover joy in a supportive farm environment. We believe the simple act of spending time with animals can change lives.
Through lessons, camps, farm visits, programs and community events, we welcome individuals of all ages to experience the calm and connection that naturally happens in the barn.
"Never Say Never"....we believe that ALL children should have the opportunity to learn about, interact with and work with horses regardless of background, experience, challenges or obstacles. We welcome children of all abilities.
See us at the stables soon!