Pony Camp 2026
Pony Camp 2026, offered by Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront, provides a day camp experience for children aged 8-14 focusing on horsemanship and ridi...
▌ Editor's read Pony Camp 2026 is a day camp program for children aged 8-14, offered by Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront. The camp takes place at a livery horse farm in Hinesburg, Vermont, with transportation provided from Leddy Park. The program focuses on horsemanship, including riding, grooming, and stable management, and runs from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily. The cost for the week-long session is $655.20. As a program of a municipal parks department, it is likely subject to city regulations, but specific licensing or accreditation details are not available on the registration page. There is no information regarding staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies explicitly stated on this registration portal. Google reviews for 'Pony Camp 2026' or 'Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront camps' were not found specifically for this program, but the department itself generally receives positive feedback for its community programs.
Who thrives here Ages 8–14
Pony Camp 2026 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
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 8–14
- Address: 645 Pine St, Burlington, VT 05401
- Phone: (802) 864-0123
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Pony Camp 2026
- What ages does Pony Camp 2026 accept?
- Pony Camp 2026 is open to children ages 8–14. 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 Pony Camp 2026 cost?
- Pony Camp 2026 publishes $655/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs Pony Camp 2026?
- Pony Camp 2026 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 Pony Camp 2026 provide lunch?
- Pony Camp 2026 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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