Horseback Riding Summer Camps: Equestrian camps and summer camps with horseback riding as a major activity.

Horseback Riding Summer Camps in New England

Camp Laurel

Coed Residential Camp, ages 7-15

Readfield, Maine

Established in 1949

Camp Laurel

One of New England's premier 7 week, residential, co-ed camps, Camp Laurel combines cutting edge programming in a family atmosphere. Our exemplary staff provide a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for children ages 7-15. Ideally located in Maine's Central Lakes Region, Echo Lake crowns Camp Laurel's 150 acres of woodlands with its 2,000 feet of natural shoreline and magnificent sandy beach. Our staff consists of professionals, ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Camp Laurel South

Residential coed summer camp

Casco, Maine

Established in 1993

Camp Laurel South

Laurel South is among the most prestigious, well respected camps in the country. Based on the premise that each child is unique and passionate about different interests. We offer quality instruction designed to allow children to participate in activities they love, while also allowing them to explore new and exciting activities. Laurel South prides itself on our professional, family atmosphere, our top instruction and the lifelong friendships ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Camp Runoia

Residential Girls' Summer Camp, ages 6-15

Belgrade Lakes, Maine

Established in 1907

Camp Runoia

Down-to-earth girls have been building lifelong skills and making lifelong friends at Camp Runoia since 1907!

Camp Runoia is located on a crystal clear lake in Central Maine. The camp experience at Runoia is about trying new things in a safe, supportive, fun atmosphere; learning to love living with other people; and, enjoying all the traditional aspects of camp.

Activities include: sailing, canoeing, windsurfing, ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Camp Birch Hill

Residential Coed Summer Camp, ages 6-16

New Durham, New Hampshire

Established in 1993

Camp Birch Hill

Birch Hill is a classic New England overnight summer camp.

Nestled in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire, Camp Birch Hill, offers an elective based program for boys and girls aged 6-16. This classic New England overnight summer camp sits on 106 acres of private, lakeside land where campers from across the globe attend for two, four or six week sessions. The elective based program empowers children in allowing the campers to create ...read more

Frost Valley YMCA Summer Camp & Adventure Trips

Residential Coed Camp

Claryville, New York

Established in 1901

Frost Valley YMCA Summer Camp & Adventure Trips

As a parent, you want your child to have growth-filled opportunities, healthy habits, and lifelong friendships. We partner with families to do exactly that. More than a place to cool off, our lake is where children learn to swim for the first time or share a canoe with a new friend. Our zipline isn't a ride, but a safe place for teens to find courage they never knew they had. And our cabins provide more than shelter; they're a space ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Camp Nashoba Day

Coed Day Camp, ages 5-15

Littleton, Massachusetts

Established in 1957

Camp Nashoba offers activities not typically found at day camps. Specialty water sports including wake-boarding, sailing, windsurfing, fishing, horseback riding, new tennis courts, archery, and the arts. Located on over 80 acres of woodlands on a private body of water, Camp Nashoba is solely operated as a children's summer camp.

Children ages 5 to 15 are offered a balanced program of land and water activities and have the option ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Summer Camp at SOAR

Residential Coed Summer Camp, ages 8-22

North Carolina, Wyoming, Florida, and California

Established in 1977

Summer Camp at SOAR

SOAR offers high adventure summer camps designed specifically for youth and young adults between the ages of 8 and 25 diagnosed with ADHD and LD. Each of our summer camp programs promotes making friends, increasing self-confidence, and developing life skills. Created in 1977 by an adult with learning disabilities, SOAR provides fun and successful experiences so that participants may gain greater awareness of their own strengths and improve self-esteem ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Camp Farwell

Residential girls' summer camp

Newbury, Vermont

Established in 1889

Camp Farwell

Camp Farwell has been a special place for girls since 1889. Through our traditional camping program, we help to increase a girl's self-esteem and develop into a more confident person. Located in beautiful Vermont, on Halls Lake, our magnificent 100-acre site offers a wonderful location for a seemingly endless variety of activities including horseback riding, animal care, cooking, team sports, performing arts, swimming, boating, archery, tennis, ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Hidden Valley Camp

Residential Coed Summer Camp, ages 8-14

Freedom, Maine

Established in 1948

Hidden Valley Camp

For 60+ years, Hidden Valley has been a summer arts camp hosting the finest in Arts and Outdoor programs for children ages 8 to 14. HVC is an art camp, a horse camp, an outdoor adventure camp, a performing arts camp, or a water sports camp. Or - because you choose your activities - it can be all of these! 350 acres with a private lake and heated pool near the Maine coast. Two-week staff training supports creates professional support for all campers. ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Camp Jeanne d'Arc

Residential girls' summer camp, ages 7-16

Adirondack Mountains, NY

Established in 1922

Camp Jeanne d'Arc

Camp Jeanne d'Arc has been helping families build strong girls since 1922! We offer girls, ages 7-16, from all over the world a chance to find their voice, discover their talents, and realize their value.

A summer at Camp Jeanne d'Arc is filled with friends, swimming, sailing, horseback riding, archery, riflery, hiking, camping out, surprises and lots more! With a ratio of 3:1, campers to counselors/staff, our experienced ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Road's End Farm Horsemanship Camp

Residential girls' horsemanship camp (ages 8-16), ages 8-16

Chesterfield, New Hampshire

Established in 1958

Road's End Farm Horsemanship Camp

Road's End Farm is a small summer camp that appeals to girls who love being around horses, caring for them, and riding for enjoyment rather than competition. Being an integral part of a 360 acre farm with 50 saddle horses and 20 miles of bridle paths, the camp program provides campers with unlimited exposure to horses and rural life in a picturesque setting at the end of a quiet road. Lake swimming, river canoeing, and arts & crafts round ...read more

Camp Mataponi

Residential girls' summer camp, ages 7-16

Naples, Maine

Established in 1910

Camp Mataponi

At Mataponi you need not be the best -- You only need to try your best. Our camp is geared toward developing each child's self-confidence, fostering self-esteem, instilling a sense of values and appreciation for others and helping friendships flourish. Sportswomanship, compassion, and spirit guide our campers throughout the camp season and beyond. Located on 110 acres, Camp Mataponi is nestled on a cove of Sebago Lake and boasts over 5,000 ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Kippewa Equestrian Academy

Girls residential camp, ages 9-16

Monmouth, ME

Kippewa Equestrian Academy

Kippewa Equestrian Academy is a 12-day fully-immersive experience, offered twice a summer for girls entering 4th – 11th grades who really love horses! Girls of all ability levels are welcome. Whether an enthusiastic beginner, an advanced rider, or anything in between, academy campers experience the lifestyle of a horse owner. Along with receiving outstanding riding instruction campers enjoy caring for the horses from reveille to taps. In addition ...read more

Accredited by the Certified Horsemanship Association Accredited by the American Camp Association

PonyFarm Summer Camp at Touchstone Farm

Girls residential camp, ages 8-14

Lyndeborough, NH

Pony Farm at Touchstone Farm is a residential summer camp in Lyndeborough, NH, for girls ages 8 – 14. Our small size, a maximum of 18 campers per session, and low camper/staff ratio provide a safe, warm, loving atmosphere with the feeling of family. Our camp is filled with days on the farm, playing with horses. Activities are riding, carriage driving, arts n crafts, water games and horsemanship.

Camp Killooleet

Residential coed summer camp, ages 9-14

Hancock, Vermont

Established in 1927

Camp Killooleet

Camp Killooleet, a summer camp for children ages 9-14, is nestled into a beautiful corner of the Green Mountain National Forest. For over 90 years it has been owned and run by educators who know and listen to children. Killooleet is a "traditional camp" (varied activities, full season, hikes, and overnight trips) that goes its own way. We are non-competitive and highly individual. Camper choice is central to our programming: the ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Camp Kippewa for Girls

Residential girls' summer camp, ages 6-15

Monmouth, Maine

Established in 1957

Camp Kippewa for Girls

Kippewa is a unique all-girls overnight camp in Maine for ages 6 to 15. Our two week camp, Camp Kippewa Point, offers a complete camp experience in just TWO WEEKS! Each session has a distinct beginning and end with campers arriving and departing together.

Camp Kippewa is a separate, 3 1/2 week camp. With our customized camping, girls create their own weekly schedule from a tremendous array of activities. All campers arrive and depart ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Camp Akeela

Residential coed summer camp, ages 9-19

Thetford Center, Vermont

Established in 2007

Camp Akeela

Camp Akeela is a co-ed, overnight camp in Vermont. Within a well-rounded and traditional program we emphasize the social growth of our campers, many of whom have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder level 1 (Asperger's), a learning difference, or a similar ASD or neurodivergent profile.

Akeela is a small and intentional community that values and celebrates each camper and staff member. Campers make life-long friends, ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Kimberly Farms Horsemanship Camp

Girls' Horseback Riding Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions

Shaftsbury, Vermont

Established in 1990

A private horse camp, set in the lush Green Mountains of Vermont. Location is just 3 hrs from NYC and Boston. Campfire cookouts and field trips to local places of interest. (6) one week sessions.

Come join us for a wonderful adventure with horses on our 60 acre, 200 yr. old Vermont horse farm. Certified riding instructors conduct camps. We emphasize riding and building a holistic relationship with our horses. Home cooked food. Adult ...read more

Wyonegonic Camps

Girls residential camp, ages 8-17

Southwestern Maine

Established in 1902

Wyonegonic Camps

Wyonegonic is a traditional residential girls summer camp in a beautiful setting on Moose Pond in Denmark Maine. Wyonegonic offers two 3 week sessions or a 6 week session. Campers live in small cabin groups in three units divided by grades. There is an emphasis on personal development and group cooperation. The non-competitive atmosphere allows campers to learn skills and build confidence. The individualized choice activity and trip program has ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Maine Camp Experience

Boys, Girls, and Coed Residential Summer Camps, ages 7-17

Sebago Lakes Region, Belgrade Lakes Region, and Throughout Maine

Maine Camp Experience

Maine Camp Experience (MCE) is a group of 40 premier overnight summer camps and a comprehensive camp-planning resource. MCE has coed, all girls and all boys camps for kids ages 7-17 located throughout the state of Maine. Each MCE camp is situated on a beautiful lake, features vast fields, and offers top-notch activities, instruction, facilities, directors, staff, and supervision. Campers enjoy land and water sports, arts, nature, and active adventures. ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association