Sanborn Western Camps
Sanborn Western Camps offers a traditional overnight camp experience in Florissant, Colorado, focusing on outdoor adventure, horsemanship, and personal growt...
▌ Editor's read Sanborn Western Camps' website loads successfully, presenting a comprehensive overview of their overnight camp programs for boys and girls. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with their accreditation expiring in 2025, confirming adherence to industry standards. Google reviews for Sanborn Western Camps show an average rating of 4.9 stars based on 179 reviews, with parents frequently praising the camp's positive impact on their children's confidence and independence, as well as the quality of the staff and activities. The camp, founded by Dr. and Mrs. Sanborn, has been operating for over 80 years, demonstrating a rich history and experience in youth development. They maintain an excellent staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 and explicitly state that all staff undergo background checks and extensive training. Social media presence includes an active Instagram handle @sanbornwesterncamps and a Facebook page at SanbornWesternCamps.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 194680+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 8–16
Sanborn Western Camps 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
- 1946 (80 years)
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Equestrian
- Ages: 8–16
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 2000 Old Stage Rd, Florissant, CO 80816, USA
- Cost notes: USD. First and Second term for ages 9-16 is $7,400 for 4 weeks. First, Second, Third, and Fourth term for ages 8-10 is $3,850 for 2 weeks.
Runs 24-hour residential, 6 sessions (0 one-week, 6 multi-week blocks), from Jun 7 to Aug 10.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 Jun 7 – Jul 7, 2026 · 5 weeks · $7,400
- Session 3 Jun 7 – 21, 2026 · 3 weeks · $3,850
- Session 4 Jun 23 – Jul 7, 2026 · 3 weeks · $3,850
- Session 2 Jul 11 – Aug 10, 2026 · 5 weeks · $7,400
- Session 5 Jul 11 – 25, 2026 · 3 weeks · $3,850
- Session 6 Jul 27 – Aug 10, 2026 · 3 weeks · $3,850
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Sanborn Western Camps
- What ages does Sanborn Western Camps accept?
- Sanborn Western Camps is open to children ages 8–16. 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 Sanborn Western Camps cost?
- Sanborn Western Camps publishes $1,850/week for the standard session. USD. First and Second term for ages 9-16 is $7,400 for 4 weeks. First, Second, Third, and Fourth term for ages 8-10 is $3,850 for 2 weeks. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Sanborn Western Camps's hours?
- Sanborn Western Camps 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 Sanborn Western Camps accredited?
- Yes — Sanborn Western Camps is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 80 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.
- Does Sanborn Western Camps provide lunch?
- Sanborn Western Camps 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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