Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 5–6 · $80/week
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All About Horses

RW Farm Park · $80/week · ★ 4.7 (1583 reviews)

All About Horses is a day camp offered by the Springfield Park District in Illinois, providing children with an introduction to horses and equestrian activit...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Springfield Park District's camp page, which lists 'All About Horses' as one of their summer day camp offerings. The camp is designed for children aged 8-12 and focuses on basic horse care, grooming, and riding. The Springfield Park District has a Google review rating of 4.4 stars based on 476 reviews, with many positive comments about their programs and facilities. The camp is not accredited by the ACA, and no state license number is listed on the website. The Springfield Park District is a municipal entity, indicating a public ownership model. While the website mentions staff, it does not explicitly state a staff-to-camper ratio or detail background check policies for camp staff. Social media handles for the Springfield Park District are @springfieldparkdistrict on Instagram and 'springfieldparkdistrict' on Facebook.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 5–6

All About Horses is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. outdoors/nature content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 5–6
  • Hours: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
  • Address: Springfield, IL 62701, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Financial assistance available.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about All About Horses

What ages does All About Horses accept?
All About Horses is open to children ages 5–6. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does All About Horses cost?
All About Horses publishes $80/week for the standard session. USD. Financial assistance available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are All About Horses's hours?
All About Horses runs 9 a.m.-12 p.m.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs All About Horses?
All About Horses is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does All About Horses provide lunch?
All About Horses does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does All About Horses compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Springfield?
All About Horses is one of 20 outdoors/nature camps in Springfield that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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