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▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 6–14

Horseback Riding Camp

Overland Park

Blue Valley Recreation offers a variety of summer day camps, including horseback riding, sports, arts, and STEM, for children in Overland Park, Kansas.

▌ Editor's read The Blue Valley Recreation website clearly outlines a diverse range of summer day camps, including a specific 'Horseback Riding Camp' as requested. The organization is a municipal parks and recreation department, indicating a public entity. While the website details camp activities and age groups, it does not provide information regarding ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or explicit language about background checks for staff. Social media handles for Instagram and Facebook are present and active, suggesting community engagement. The camp is located in Overland Park, Kansas, and offers various program types beyond horseback riding, such as sports, arts, and STEM, catering to a broad range of interests.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–14

Horseback Riding Camp 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 outdoors/nature 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

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 6–14
  • Address: 6545 W 151st St, Overland Park, KS 66223
  • Phone: (913) 685-6000
  • Cost notes: Cost not specified on this page. Please check the registration portal for details.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Horseback Riding Camp

What ages does Horseback Riding Camp accept?
Horseback Riding Camp is open to children ages 6–14. 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 Horseback Riding Camp cost?
Horseback Riding Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Cost not specified on this page. Please check the registration portal for details. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
Who runs Horseback Riding Camp?
Horseback Riding 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 Horseback Riding Camp provide lunch?
Horseback Riding 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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