Equestrian Camp at Camp Friendship
Equestrian Camp at Camp Friendship offers an immersive overnight experience for riders of all levels, focusing on skill development and horse care.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, leading to the official Camp Friendship website, which details their Equestrian Camp program. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with their accreditation status confirmed as current until 2025 on the ACA website. Camp Friendship states they have been operating for over 50 years, indicating a long history in youth camping. The camp's 'About Us' section mentions a commitment to staff background checks. The program is clearly an overnight camp, offering a full week of immersive equestrian activities. Social media handles for Instagram (@campfriendshipva) and Facebook (CampFriendshipVA) are easily found on their website. The camp appears to be a for-profit entity, based on the structure and services offered.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 197650+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 9–16
Equestrian Camp at Camp Friendship 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: 573 Friendship Way, Palmyra, VA 22963
- Phone: (434) 589-8950
- Cost notes: USD. Sibling Discount: Save $100 per camper. Multiple-Week Discount: Save $100 per week after the 1st week. February 1 Pay-In-Full Discount: Save $100 per week when you register and pay in full by Feb 1.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Equestrian Camp at Camp Friendship
- What ages does Equestrian Camp at Camp Friendship accept?
- Equestrian Camp at Camp Friendship 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 Equestrian Camp at Camp Friendship cost?
- Equestrian Camp at Camp Friendship publishes $2,375/week for the standard session. USD. Sibling Discount: Save $100 per camper. Multiple-Week Discount: Save $100 per week after the 1st week. February 1 Pay-In-Full Discount: Save $100 per week when you register and pay in full by Feb 1. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Equestrian Camp at Camp Friendship's hours?
- Equestrian Camp at Camp Friendship 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 Equestrian Camp at Camp Friendship accredited?
- Yes — Equestrian Camp at Camp Friendship 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 Equestrian Camp at Camp Friendship?
- Equestrian Camp at Camp Friendship 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 Equestrian Camp at Camp Friendship provide lunch?
- Equestrian Camp at Camp Friendship 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 Equestrian Camp at Camp Friendship.
- Camp Friendship Equestrian Camp · Palmyra · Ages 9–16 · $2,375/week