What ages does Camp Cayuga accept?

Camp Cayuga is open to children ages 6–16. 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 Camp Cayuga cost?

Camp Cayuga publishes $1,425/week for the standard session. Full season tuition is $11,400. Shorter sessions are available at different rates. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Camp Cayuga's hours?

Camp Cayuga 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 Camp Cayuga accredited?

Yes — Camp Cayuga is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 57 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 Camp Cayuga?

Camp Cayuga is operated by a private business, with 57 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 Camp Cayuga provide lunch?

Yes — Camp Cayuga includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.

▌ Equestrian · Ages 6–16

Camp Cayuga

Camp Cayuga · $1,425/week · ★ 4.5 (155 reviews)

Camp Cayuga is a private, coed, overnight summer camp in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, offering over 60...

▌ Editor's read Camp Cayuga's website loads successfully, presenting a comprehensive overview of its programs. It is ACA accredited, with accreditation valid through 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards for health, safety, and program quality. The camp, founded by Michael Buynak, has been operating for 57 years, demonstrating a long history in summer camping. They explicitly state a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 and mention that all staff undergo background checks. Camp Cayuga is an overnight, coed camp offering over 60 activities, including a significant equestrian program. Google reviews show a rating of 4.7 stars based on 100 reviews, with many parents praising the variety of activities and the caring staff. Social media presence includes an active Instagram handle @campcayuga and a Facebook page 'campcayuga'.

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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited

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Since 196957+ years operating

Who thrives here Ages 6–16

Camp Cayuga 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: 1969 (57 years)
Operator: Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio: Published by camp see camp site →

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Details

Category: Equestrian
Ages: 6–16
Hours: 24-hour residential
Address: 321 Niles Pond Rd, Honesdale, PA 18431, USA
Phone: (908) 470-1224
Email: [email protected]
Cost notes: Full season tuition is $11,400. Shorter sessions are available at different rates.

Runs 24-hour residential, 10 sessions (0 one-week, 10 multi-week blocks), from Jun 28 to Aug 22.

Sessions ⛓

Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.

Session 1 Jun 28 – Aug 22, 2026 · 8 weeks · $12,000
Session 2 Jun 28 – Aug 8, 2026 · 6 weeks · $9,550
Session 4 Jun 28 – Jul 25, 2026 · 4 weeks · $6,500
Session 7 Jun 28 – Jul 11, 2026 · 2 weeks · $3,250
Session 3 Jul 12 – Aug 22, 2026 · 6 weeks · $9,200
Session 5 Jul 12 – Aug 8, 2026 · 4 weeks · $6,600
Session 8 Jul 12 – 25, 2026 · 2 weeks · $3,650
Session 6 Jul 26 – Aug 22, 2026 · 4 weeks · $5,850
Session 9 Jul 26 – Aug 8, 2026 · 2 weeks · $3,375
Session 10 Aug 9 – 22, 2026 · 2 weeks · $2,850

↗ What parents like

Over 60 daily activities
Flexible session lengths

↘ Watch for

Website is dated

Logistics

Lunch provided: Yes
Transportation: No
Financial aid: No
Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about Camp Cayuga

What ages does Camp Cayuga accept?: Camp Cayuga is open to children ages 6–16. 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 Camp Cayuga cost?: Camp Cayuga publishes $1,425/week for the standard session. Full season tuition is $11,400. Shorter sessions are available at different rates. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Cayuga's hours?: Camp Cayuga 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 Camp Cayuga accredited?: Yes — Camp Cayuga is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 57 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 Camp Cayuga?: Camp Cayuga is operated by a private business, with 57 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 Camp Cayuga provide lunch?: Yes — Camp Cayuga includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.

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