YMCA Camp St. Croix - Gathering Pines Horse Camp
A day camp at YMCA Camp St. Croix offering horse-related activities for grades 1-8.
▌ Editor's read The YMCA of the North's Gathering Pines Horse Camp is a day camp program for children entering grades 1-8, focusing on horsemanship. The camp is ACA accredited, with its accreditation expiring in 2025, demonstrating a commitment to industry best practices for health and safety. The YMCA of the North website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks, and they are trained in CPR, First Aid, and emergency procedures. The organization is a non-profit. While specific Google reviews for 'Gathering Pines Horse Camp' were not readily available, the YMCA of the North generally holds a strong reputation, with their main Google listing showing a 4.6-star rating from over 1,000 reviews. Social media presence includes @ymcanorth on Instagram and YMCANorth on Facebook, providing further insight into their activities and community engagement.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 6–13
YMCA Camp St. Croix - Gathering Pines Horse 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 traditional day camp 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
- Yes
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 6–13
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 3409 Camp St Croix Rd, Hudson, WI 54016, USA
- Phone: (651) 436-8429
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about YMCA Camp St. Croix - Gathering Pines Horse Camp
- What ages does YMCA Camp St. Croix - Gathering Pines Horse Camp accept?
- YMCA Camp St. Croix - Gathering Pines Horse Camp is open to children ages 6–13. 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 YMCA Camp St. Croix - Gathering Pines Horse Camp cost?
- YMCA Camp St. Croix - Gathering Pines Horse Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are YMCA Camp St. Croix - Gathering Pines Horse Camp's hours?
- YMCA Camp St. Croix - Gathering Pines Horse Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is YMCA Camp St. Croix - Gathering Pines Horse Camp accredited?
- Yes — YMCA Camp St. Croix - Gathering Pines Horse Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). 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 YMCA Camp St. Croix - Gathering Pines Horse Camp?
- YMCA Camp St. Croix - Gathering Pines Horse Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does YMCA Camp St. Croix - Gathering Pines Horse Camp provide lunch?
- Yes — YMCA Camp St. Croix - Gathering Pines Horse Camp 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.
- How does YMCA Camp St. Croix - Gathering Pines Horse Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Hudson?
- YMCA Camp St. Croix - Gathering Pines Horse Camp is one of 17 traditional day camp camps in Hudson 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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