Rawhide Ranch
Rawhide Ranch offers an immersive overnight equestrian camp experience for children and teens, focusing on horsemanship, ranch life, and traditional camp act...
▌ Editor's read Rawhide Ranch's website confirms it is an overnight camp, offering programs focused on horsemanship and ranch life. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with its accreditation valid through August 2025, as verified on the ACA's search portal. The California Department of Social Services website lists Rawhide Ranch as a licensed residential camp under facility number 376600002. The 'About Us' section of their website indicates they have been operating for over 60 years. They explicitly state that all staff undergo background checks and maintain a camper-to-staff ratio of 1:6. Social media presence includes an active Instagram account (@rawhideranch) and a Facebook page (rawhideranch).
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 196660+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 7–15
Rawhide Ranch 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 equestrian 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
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1966 (60 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Equestrian
- Ages: 7–15
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 6987 W Lilac Rd, Bonsall, CA 92003
- Phone: (760) 758-0083
- Cost notes: USD
Runs 24-hour residential, 9 sessions (9 one-week), from Jun 7 to Aug 14.
Sessions
Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.
- Session 1 Jun 7 – 12, 2026 · 1 week · $1,149
- Session 2 Jun 14 – 19, 2026 · 1 week · $1,149
- Session 3 Jun 21 – 26, 2026 · 1 week · $1,149
- Session 4 Jun 28 – Jul 3, 2026 · 1 week · $1,149
- Session 5 Jul 12 – 17, 2026 · 1 week · $1,149
- Session 6 Jul 19 – 24, 2026 · 1 week · $1,149
- Session 7 Jul 26 – 31, 2026 · 1 week · $1,149
- Session 8 Aug 2 – 7, 2026 · 1 week · $1,149
- Session 9 Aug 9 – 14, 2026 · 1 week · $1,149
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Rawhide Ranch
- What ages does Rawhide Ranch accept?
- Rawhide Ranch is open to children ages 7–15. 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 Rawhide Ranch cost?
- Rawhide Ranch publishes $1,149/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Rawhide Ranch's hours?
- Rawhide Ranch 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 Rawhide Ranch accredited?
- Yes — Rawhide Ranch is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 60 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 Rawhide Ranch?
- Rawhide Ranch is operated by a private business, with 60 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 Rawhide Ranch provide lunch?
- Rawhide Ranch 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 Rawhide Ranch with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Sports summer camps guide · Check coaching style, intensity, safety, and logistics.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Rawhide Ranch.
- Rawhide Ranch Overnight Camp · Bonsall · Ages 7–15 · $1,149/week
- Rawhide Ranch Summer Camp · Bonsall · Ages 7–15 · $1,149/week
- Rawhide Ranch Day Camp · Bonsall · Ages 5–13 · $679/week