Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 6–12 · $175/week
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Lockwood Park - Pony Agventure Camp

Lockwood Park · $175/week

A camp for children to learn about horses, farm animals, and outdoor activities.

▌ Editor's read The Pony Agventure Camp is offered by Lockwood Park, which is part of the Rockford Park District, indicating it is a municipal entity. The camp is a day camp, with specific dates and times listed on the 'Camps' page. While the website mentions 'trained staff' and 'safety is our top priority,' there is no explicit language regarding staff background checks. The camp focuses on ponies and farm animals, providing an outdoor and nature-based experience. Social media handles for Instagram and Facebook are provided on the main Lockwood Park website, suggesting active engagement. The website does not provide information on ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Lockwood Park - Pony Agventure Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given outdoors/nature program.

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: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Address: 520 S. Bird St., Rockford, IL 61102
  • Phone: (815) 987-8809
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Cost not specified.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Lockwood Park - Pony Agventure Camp

What ages does Lockwood Park - Pony Agventure Camp accept?
Lockwood Park - Pony Agventure Camp is open to children ages 6–12. 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 Lockwood Park - Pony Agventure Camp cost?
Lockwood Park - Pony Agventure Camp publishes $175/week for the standard session. Cost not specified. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Lockwood Park - Pony Agventure Camp?
Lockwood Park - Pony Agventure 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 Lockwood Park - Pony Agventure Camp provide lunch?
Lockwood Park - Pony Agventure 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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