Cloverlea Ranch Summer Camp
Equestrian day camp offering riding lessons, horse care, and farm activities for various skill levels.
▌ Editor's read The Cloverlea Ranch website loads successfully and provides information about their Classic Day Camp. The 'About Us' section states the ranch has been operating since 1964, indicating over 60 years of experience. The camp offers a variety of activities including daily horseback riding, swimming, archery, arts & crafts, and farm animal interactions, as detailed on their 'Classic Day Camp' page. Social media links are present, with an active Instagram (@cloverleafranch) and Facebook (CloverleaRanch) showing recent posts and engagement. The camp is structured as a day camp, with sessions running from 9 AM to 3 PM. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific state licensing information on the website. The site does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or detailed background check policies for staff.
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Since 196660+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 6–14
Cloverlea Ranch Summer 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 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
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 1966 (60 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Equestrian
- Ages: 6–14
- Address: 1000 Cloverlea Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22902
- Phone: 434-293-9133
- Email: [email protected]
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Cloverlea Ranch Summer Camp
- What ages does Cloverlea Ranch Summer Camp accept?
- Cloverlea Ranch Summer 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 Cloverlea Ranch Summer Camp cost?
- Cloverlea Ranch Summer Camp publishes $450/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs Cloverlea Ranch Summer Camp?
- Cloverlea Ranch Summer Camp is operated by a private business, with 60 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 Cloverlea Ranch Summer Camp provide lunch?
- Cloverlea Ranch Summer 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.
- How does Cloverlea Ranch Summer Camp compare to other equestrian camps in Charlottesville?
- Cloverlea Ranch Summer Camp is one of 5 equestrian camps in Charlottesville 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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- Cloverlea Ranch Equestrian Day Camp · Santa Rosa, CA · Ages 6–16 · $550/week
- Cloverlea Ranch Equestrian Day Camp · Santa Rosa, CA · Ages 6–16 · $550/week
- Counselors-in-Training (CIT) Camp · Greer Elementary School, Brooks Family YMCA · Ages 13–15
- Camp Holiday Trails · Charlottesville, VA · Ages 6–18
- Cloverlea Ranch Equestrian Day Camp · Santa Rosa, CA · Ages 6–16 · $550/week
- Cloverlea Ranch Summer Camp · Santa Rosa, CA · Ages 6–14 · $450/week