Camp · Equestrian · Ages 7–17 · $300/week
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▌ Equestrian · Ages 7–17

Horse Camp-Beginner

Equestrian Center · $300/week

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board offers a beginner horse camp focusing on basic riding skills and horse care for young enthusiasts.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board's camp page, which lists various camps including 'Horse Camp-Beginner'. The camp is clearly a day camp, as indicated by the daily schedule and lack of overnight information. The owner type is identified as municipal-parks, given it's run by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. Social media handles for the Minneapolis Parks are readily available on their website. There is no explicit mention of ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or specific background check policies on the general camp page or the horse camp description. The camp focuses on basic riding skills and horse care, targeting beginners.
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Who thrives here Ages 7–17

Horse Camp-Beginner is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. equestrian 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

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Equestrian
  • Ages: 7–17
  • Hours: 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
  • Address: 4000 Jackson St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55421
  • Phone: (612) 230-6400
  • Cost notes: Per camper

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Horse Camp-Beginner

What ages does Horse Camp-Beginner accept?
Horse Camp-Beginner 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-Beginner cost?
Horse Camp-Beginner publishes $300/week for the standard session. Per camper Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Horse Camp-Beginner's hours?
Horse Camp-Beginner 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-Beginner?
Horse Camp-Beginner 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-Beginner provide lunch?
Horse Camp-Beginner 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.

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