5th & 6th Grade Horse Camp (Girls Only)
Hanging Rock Christian Camp offers a girls-only overnight horse camp for 5th and 6th graders, focusing on...
▌ Editor's read Hanging Rock Christian Camp, established in 1949, offers a 5th & 6th Grade Horse Camp (Girls Only) as part of its summer program. The camp is ACA accredited, with its accreditation valid through 2025, demonstrating a commitment to industry standards for safety and program quality. The website mentions that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. The camp is owned and operated by a church organization. Google reviews for Hanging Rock Christian Camp show an average rating of 4.9 stars based on 187 reviews, with many reviewers praising the positive environment, caring staff, and engaging activities. The program is an overnight camp, and while specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the camp emphasizes a focus on Christian values and spiritual development alongside recreational activities like horsemanship.
Who thrives here Ages 10–12
5th & 6th Grade Horse Camp (Girls Only) 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 religious 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
- 1951 (75 years)
- Operator
- Faith-based organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Religious
- Ages: 10–12
- Address: 6988 S State Rd 263, West Lebanon, IN 47991, USA
- Phone: (765) 893-4581
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-22.
↗ What parents like
- Girls-only program
- Focus on horsemanship
↘ Watch for
- Pricing not yet available
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about 5th & 6th Grade Horse Camp (Girls Only)
- What ages does 5th & 6th Grade Horse Camp (Girls Only) accept?
- 5th & 6th Grade Horse Camp (Girls Only) is open to children ages 10–12. 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 5th & 6th Grade Horse Camp (Girls Only) cost?
- 5th & 6th Grade Horse Camp (Girls Only) doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-22. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- Is 5th & 6th Grade Horse Camp (Girls Only) accredited?
- Yes — 5th & 6th Grade Horse Camp (Girls Only) is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 75 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 5th & 6th Grade Horse Camp (Girls Only)?
- 5th & 6th Grade Horse Camp (Girls Only) is operated by a faith-based organization, with 75 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 5th & 6th Grade Horse Camp (Girls Only) provide lunch?
- 5th & 6th Grade Horse Camp (Girls Only) 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.
- How does 5th & 6th Grade Horse Camp (Girls Only) compare to other religious camps in West Lebanon?
- 5th & 6th Grade Horse Camp (Girls Only) is one of 18 religious camps in West Lebanon that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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