Camp · Equestrian · Ages 7–17 · $300/week
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▌ Equestrian · Ages 7–17

Horse Camp-Beginner and Intermediate

Equestrian Center · $300/week

This beginner and intermediate horse camp offers riding lessons, horse care, and barn activities for children through Metro Parks Tacoma.

▌ Editor's read The Horse Camp is offered by Metro Parks Tacoma, a municipal parks and recreation department, as part of their extensive summer camp offerings. The camp is designed for both beginner and intermediate riders, focusing on riding lessons, horse care, and barn activities. The website indicates that campers should bring a sack lunch, water bottle, and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. While the main Metro Parks Tacoma website mentions background checks for staff, specific details regarding the horse camp's staff-to-camper ratio or individual staff qualifications are not readily available on the camp's dedicated page. The camp is a day program, running from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and is priced at $300 per week. Social media handles for Metro Parks Tacoma are @metroparkstacoma on Instagram and 'metroparkstacoma' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 7–17

Horse Camp-Beginner and Intermediate is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. equestrian programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

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: Equestrian
  • Ages: 7–17
  • Hours: 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
  • Address: 4702 S 19th St, Tacoma, WA 98405
  • Phone: (253) 305-1000
  • Cost notes: Per camper

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Horse Camp-Beginner and Intermediate

What ages does Horse Camp-Beginner and Intermediate accept?
Horse Camp-Beginner and Intermediate is open to children ages 7–17. 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 Horse Camp-Beginner and Intermediate cost?
Horse Camp-Beginner and Intermediate publishes $300/week for the standard session. Per camper Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Horse Camp-Beginner and Intermediate's hours?
Horse Camp-Beginner and Intermediate runs 8 a.m.-12 p.m.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Horse Camp-Beginner and Intermediate?
Horse Camp-Beginner and Intermediate 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 Horse Camp-Beginner and Intermediate provide lunch?
Horse Camp-Beginner and Intermediate 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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