Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 7–17 · $300/week
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Horse Camp-Vaulting

Equestrian Center · $300/week · ★ 4.7 (1583 reviews)

Horse Camp-Vaulting, offered by the Springfield Park District, provides a unique day camp experience for children to learn horsemanship and equestrian vaulting.

▌ Editor's read The Springfield Park District website (parkboard.org) loads successfully and details various summer camp offerings, including Horse Camp-Vaulting. This camp is a day camp, running from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and focuses on horsemanship and equestrian vaulting for children aged 6-12. The Springfield Park District is a municipal parks organization. While the website mentions general camp information, it does not explicitly state ACA accreditation or staff-to-camper ratios for this specific program. There is no mention of background checks for staff on the general camp information page. The Springfield Park District has a Google review rating of 4.4 stars based on 1,000+ reviews, reflecting overall public satisfaction with the district's offerings. Social media handles found are @springfieldparkdistrict on Instagram and 'springfieldparkdistrict' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 7–17

Horse Camp-Vaulting is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. outdoors/nature programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

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: 7–17
  • Hours: 8 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 Horse Camp-Vaulting

What ages does Horse Camp-Vaulting accept?
Horse Camp-Vaulting is open to children ages 7–17. 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 Horse Camp-Vaulting cost?
Horse Camp-Vaulting publishes $300/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 Horse Camp-Vaulting's hours?
Horse Camp-Vaulting runs 8 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 Horse Camp-Vaulting?
Horse Camp-Vaulting 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 Horse Camp-Vaulting provide lunch?
Horse Camp-Vaulting 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 Horse Camp-Vaulting compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Springfield?
Horse Camp-Vaulting 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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