Camp Horizons
A traditional overnight summer camp in Virginia offering a wide range of activities for campers aged 6-16, focusing...
▌ Editor's read Camp Horizons, located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, is an ACA accredited overnight camp with accreditation valid until 2025. The camp has been operating for over 40 years, founded by Dr. John and Anne Gunn, and is a for-profit entity. They hold Virginia state license number 8800003. The website explicitly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:5 and mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Camp Horizons offers a diverse range of activities for campers aged 6-16, including horseback riding, watersports, arts, and adventure activities. Google reviews show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 175 reviews, with many parents praising the caring staff and positive impact on their children's confidence and independence.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 198640+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 6–17
Camp Horizons is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway 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
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1986 (40 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 6–17
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 3586 Horizons Way, Harrisonburg, VA 22802, USA
- Phone: (540) 896-7600
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $3650 for a 2-week session. Price converted to weekly.
↗ What parents like
- Equestrian camp available
- Leadership program for teens
↘ Watch for
- Shorter sessions are more expensive per week
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Horizons
- What ages does Camp Horizons accept?
- Camp Horizons is open to children ages 6–17. 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 Camp Horizons cost?
- Camp Horizons publishes $1,825/week for the standard session. $3650 for a 2-week session. Price converted to weekly. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Horizons's hours?
- Camp Horizons runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is Camp Horizons accredited?
- Yes — Camp Horizons is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 40 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs Camp Horizons?
- Camp Horizons is operated by a private business, with 40 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 Camp Horizons provide lunch?
- Camp Horizons 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Camp Horizons with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Horizons.
- JMU Beginner Olympic Fencing Camp · Harrisonburg, VA · Ages 10–13 · $225/week