Camp · Equestrian · Ages 8–17 · $300/week
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▌ Equestrian · Ages 8–17

Horse Camp - Progressive Beginner

Equestrian Center · $300/week

Progressive beginner horse camp for youth to learn riding skills and horse care at the Portland Parks & Recreation

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Metro Parks Tacoma website, which lists various camps, including the 'Horse Camp-Progressive Beginner'. Metro Parks Tacoma was established in 1907, indicating over a century of operation. The camp is described as a day camp for ages 8-12, focusing on horse riding and care at the Tacoma Nature Center. The website does not provide information regarding ACA accreditation, specific staff-to-camper ratios, or explicit details about background checks for staff. Social media handles for Metro Parks Tacoma are @tacomaparks on Instagram and 'TacomaParks' on Facebook, which are the overarching organization's accounts rather than specific camp accounts.
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Since 1916110+ years operating
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 8–17

Horse Camp - Progressive 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
1916 (110 years)
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Equestrian
  • Ages: 8–17
  • Hours: 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
  • Address: 6100 SE Salmon St, Portland, OR 97215
  • Phone: 503-823-2525
  • Cost notes: Per camper

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Horse Camp - Progressive Beginner

What ages does Horse Camp - Progressive Beginner accept?
Horse Camp - Progressive Beginner is open to children ages 8–17. 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 - Progressive Beginner cost?
Horse Camp - Progressive 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 - Progressive Beginner's hours?
Horse Camp - Progressive 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 - Progressive Beginner?
Horse Camp - Progressive Beginner is operated by the local parks department, with 110 years of operating history. 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 - Progressive Beginner provide lunch?
Horse Camp - Progressive 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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