Camp Friendship Equestrian Camp
Camp Friendship Equestrian Camp offers an immersive overnight experience for riders of all levels, focusing on...
▌ Editor's read The Camp Friendship Equestrian Camp website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their programs. It is ACA accredited, with accreditation valid through 2025, demonstrating adherence to recognized safety and quality standards. The camp has been operating for over 50 years, founded by Andy and Fran Waite, suggesting a rich history and experienced leadership. They offer an overnight program with a strong emphasis on English riding, including jumping, dressage, and trail riding, catering to beginners through advanced riders. The website mentions that staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for Camp Friendship (the main camp, which includes the equestrian program) show a rating of 4.6 stars based on 133 reviews, with many parents praising the positive impact on their children and the quality of the staff and activities.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 197650+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 9–16
Camp Friendship Equestrian Camp 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
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1976 (50 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Equestrian
- Ages: 9–16
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 976 Crozet Mountain Rd, Palmyra, VA 22963, USA
- Phone: (434) 589-8950
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $2,375/week. Sibling discount $100/camper. Multi-week discount $100/wk after 1st. Pay-in-full by Feb 1 saves $100/wk. Tuition includes accommodation, meals, snacks, laundry, activities.
↗ What parents like
- Full-day Hunter/Jumper program
- All riding levels welcome
↘ Watch for
- High cost
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Friendship Equestrian Camp
- What ages does Camp Friendship Equestrian Camp accept?
- Camp Friendship Equestrian Camp is open to children ages 9–16. 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 Friendship Equestrian Camp cost?
- Camp Friendship Equestrian Camp publishes $2,375/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Friendship Equestrian Camp's hours?
- Camp Friendship Equestrian Camp runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is Camp Friendship Equestrian Camp accredited?
- Yes — Camp Friendship Equestrian Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 50 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 Friendship Equestrian Camp?
- Camp Friendship Equestrian Camp is operated by a private business, with 50 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 Friendship Equestrian Camp provide lunch?
- Camp Friendship Equestrian Camp 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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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Friendship Equestrian Camp.
- Equestrian Camp at Camp Friendship · Camp Friendship · Ages 9–16 · $2,375/week