Camp · Specialty · Ages 7–12 · $300/week
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▌ Specialty · Ages 7–12

Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront - Pony Camp

Leddy Park · $300/week

A camp for children to learn about horse care, riding, and stable management.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront catalog, which lists 'Pony Camp 2026' as a day camp for children aged 6-12. The camp focuses on horse care, grooming, and riding, with participants spending time at a local barn. The cost is listed as $655.20 for residents and $695.20 for non-residents. As a municipal program, the owner type is 'municipal-parks.' There is no information regarding ACA accreditation, state licensing specifically for this camp, or explicit mention of staff background checks on the catalog page. The Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Facebook page is 'BurlingtonParksandRec'. Google reviews for 'Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront' show a 4.5-star rating from 108 reviews, but these are for the department as a whole, not specifically for Pony Camp. Specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published for this program.
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Who thrives here Ages 7–12

Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront - Pony Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right specialty fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 7–12
  • Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 645 Pine St, Burlington, VT 05401
  • Phone: (802) 864-0123
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD. Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront - Pony Camp

What ages does Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront - Pony Camp accept?
Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront - Pony Camp is open to children ages 7–12. 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 Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront - Pony Camp cost?
Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront - Pony Camp publishes $300/week for the standard session. USD. Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront - Pony Camp's hours?
Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront - Pony Camp runs 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront - Pony Camp?
Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront - Pony Camp 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 Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront - Pony Camp provide lunch?
Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront - Pony 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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