Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 9–12 · $225/week
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Horse Camp-Young Wranglers

Equestrian Center · $225/week · ★ 4.7 (1583 reviews)

Horse Camp-Young Wranglers is a day camp offered by the Springfield Park District in Illinois, providing children aged 6-8 an introduction to horses and hors...

▌ Editor's read The provided website, https://www.parkboard.org/CAMPS, loads successfully and is the official camp page for the Springfield Park District. The Horse Camp-Young Wranglers is a day camp designed for children aged 6-8, focusing on an introduction to horses and horsemanship. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory, so its accreditation status is unknown. The Springfield Park District is a municipal parks organization, indicating public ownership. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the camp's registration page details activities like learning about horse care, grooming, and riding. The Springfield Park District has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars from 208 reviews. Social media handles found are @springfieldparkdistrict on Instagram and 'springfieldparkdistrict' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 9–12

Horse Camp-Young Wranglers sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right outdoors/nature fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

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: 9–12
  • Hours: 9 a.m.-2 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-Young Wranglers

What ages does Horse Camp-Young Wranglers accept?
Horse Camp-Young Wranglers is open to children ages 9–12. 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-Young Wranglers cost?
Horse Camp-Young Wranglers publishes $225/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-Young Wranglers's hours?
Horse Camp-Young Wranglers runs 9 a.m.-2 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-Young Wranglers?
Horse Camp-Young Wranglers 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-Young Wranglers provide lunch?
Horse Camp-Young Wranglers 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-Young Wranglers compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Springfield?
Horse Camp-Young Wranglers 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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