Rawhide Ranch, a Southern California tradition since 1963, is famous for providing campers from all over the world with a taste of ranch life. The camp is located approximately 45 min. north of San Diego, CA near the village of Fallbrook.

Campers learn to ride in our nationally accredited western riding program. The daily schedule features western riding & vaulting (gymnastics on horseback) instruction, animal care time, animal & horse science classes along with a variety of electives to choose from such as roping, archery, drama, farm life, crafts, intro to rodeo, climbing tower, dance, as well as swimming/water slide.

The overnight program is a co-ed program for ages 7-15. One week or multiple week sessions are available. Great for beginning/intermediate riders.

When campers arrive to begin their summer camp adventure, families will be greeted by a host of new sights and sounds to welcome you to Rawhide Ranch. As you help your camper get settled in there will be plenty of time to meet your child’s counselor and explore the ranch together before you say your goodbyes. The days will fly by and before you know it the Grand Entry music will be playing to welcome the families back to the ranch for the closing day festivities. (If your camper is traveling alone by air we will be happy to arrange for transportation to/from the San Diego airport.)

A summer horse camp experience will provide a lifetime of memories along with a new sense of independence, accomplishment, and pride as new skills are learned, new friendships are made, and a chance to joy a slower pace of life.

Rawhide Ranch is proud to be accredited by both the ACA (American Camp Association) and CHA (Certified Horsemanship Association) assuring our camp families that we meet the highest camp and safety standards in the industry today. Member of Western Association of Independent Camps. Visit us online at www.rawhideranch.com for more details about our summer camp sessions. Information is also available by calling the ranch office at (760)758-0083 x 0.

In each camp you will learn about horses - how to ride them and how to care for them. Each of the five different programs for children focuses on different aspects of horse care and riding. All camps are conducted by owner Judy Gerhard. Judy has over 35 years experience in riding instruction and has been breeding and showing arabians for over 20 years. She has experience in both english and western riding, has been a part of riding clubs, drill teams, parades (including seven years in the Tournament of Roses), 4-H, endurance riding, trail riding, horse training, and therapeutic riding instruction. She has run horse camps for children for over 10 years.

Far View Ranch Camp operates 2 week sessions during the summer months for boys and girls ages 8-15, who are interested in involvement in a rural life experience. Kids take an active role in animal chores, horseback riding, gardening, hiking, nature exploration, gold rush history, water sports, performing and visual arts and cooperative group living. Many generations of children have attended Far View and have participated in a life changing experience. The camp is small and much like a large farm family. Non-denominational, multi-ethnic design with an emphasis on inclusiveness, open communication and respect for the environment, nature and one another.

Founded in 1952, Plantation strives to develop personal responsibility, self-esteem, and a sensitivity to the environment in a non-competitive, family atmosphere. Campers participate in farm chores and choose daily activities including swimming, kayaking, drama, sports, slingshot alley, fort building, arts and crafts, horseback riding, tidepooling, and much more. Historic location near the Sonoma coast. ACA Accredited. Member, Western Association of Independent Camps and Select Summer Camps.