Spend the summer with horses at a horseback riding camp. Learn Western and English style of riding, jumping, as well as vaulting (gymnastics on horseback). At some horse camps, participation in horse shows and competitions are common. Proper care for horses and trail riding are often integral activities at most equestrian summer camps.
Find A Camp: Specialties: Horseback Riding Camps: OH Total: 16
1. Falcon Horse Lover Camp - Eat, sleep and breathe horses! Riding and ground lessons, rings, trails, personal video, much more.
Resident Camp
All Girls
Carrollton, OhioMap

The Falcon Horse Lover's Camp is a private one-week riding camp for horse lovers only. In this unique riding program, you care for your "own horse" and also have the opportunity to ride up to three times a day. Riding campers ages 11-15 are accepted from the beginner level up to the accomplished intermediate level.

Horse Lover's Camp is divided into three levels. Level I is for beginners/advanced beginners and is designed for students with limited experience. The certified instructor's emphasis is on basic skills in all gaits. Level II is for the intermediate, featuring riders wanting to polish their horsemanship and control. Teaching includes jumping position and emergency dismounts. Level III is for the advanced intermediates who want to sharpen their riding techniques and equitation. There can be instruction in jumping and schooling over designed courses.

Campers will also find time to swim and take part in some other Falcon traditional camp activities.

One-week sessions from June 17 - August 11 are for girls only and limited to 8 riders. For registration and more information, please call 216/991-2489 or 800/837-CAMP or email at HorseCamp@FalconCamp.com.

2. YMCA Camp Willson - For more than 90 years, campers have come to Willson to swim, boat, sleep under the stars, ride horses, and enjoy the outdoors. These children have left with much more...independence, confidence, great memories, and lasting friendships.
Resident Camp
Adult Camp
Family Camp
Coed
Bellefontaine, Ohio

YMCA Camp Willson was established in 1918, and is owned and operated by the YMCA of Central Ohio. Our 455 acre year-round facility is accredited by the American Camp Association as well as the Certified Horsemanship Association. We operate as a summer youth camp for boys and girls ages 7-17, a full-service outdoor education program for schools, and a weekend conference center for church, yourth, scouting retreats, and many other groups.

3. Circle B Stables - day and overnight camps, group retreats, learning about all aspects of horsemanship, camping, cookouts, fishing, crafts, hiking, swimming
Resident Camp
Day Camp
Family Camp
Coed
Spencer, Ohio

Offering day camps and overnight camps as well as youth retreats, since 1995. horse back riding, swimming, crafts abd fishing. An opportunity to learn about horses with emphasis on American Quarter Horses, barrel racing, and calf roping.

4. YMCA Camp Kern - Camp Kern is located on 485 beautiful acres along the Little Miami River in Southwestern Ohio. We are a year-round camping facility offering programs in leadership adventure, outdoor education, summer camp, ranch, and conferences.
Resident Camp
Travel Camp
Adult Camp
Family Camp
Coed
Oregonia, Ohio

YMCA Camp Kern is the largest resident camp in the state of Ohio and is in the top ten of more than 240 YMCA camps across the United States. Camp Kern is located on 485 beautiful acres along the Little Miami River in Southwestern Ohio. We are a year-round camping facility offering programs in leadership adventure, outdoor education, summer camp, ranch, and conferences and retreats. Our summer camp program runs for 9 weeks, which includes one week of staff training and 8 weeks of resident camp.

Our summer camp is composed of a variety of programs. Boys and Girls Main Camp is for campers ages 7-14 and is divided into villages based on age: Frontier Village for ages 7-9, Explorer Village for ages 9-11, Adventure Village for ages 11-13, and Adventure Plus for 13-14. Camp Kern also offers a wide variety of teen programs including Kern Quest, Eco-Challenge, Ultimate Survivor, and many more. Circle K Ranch is for campers ages 10-16. Our out-trips program, Kern Expeditions is for campers ages 13-16. Leaders in Training (LIT) is offered to campers ages 14-15 and Counselor/Wrangler in Training (CIT/WIT) is offered to 16 year old campers. Full descriptions of these programs can be found in the brochure.

5. Kubicki Equestrian Center - From June through August, Kubicki Equestrain Center offers weekly day camps. The cost is $275.00 per week and campers get 2 riding sessions per day, craft time and learn basic horse care including grooming and bathing. They also receive a camp T-Shirt, Certificate of Completion and at the end of each week parents are invited to see the "End of Camp Week Show" put on by the kids. Camp is daily 9:30am-3:00pm.
Day Camp
Coed
Maineville, Ohio

Located in the heart of the Carriagegate Subdivision of Landen, only minutes from Kings Island, Kubicki Equestrian Center is pleased to offer summer riding camps. These day camps are from 9:30 AM till 3:00 PM. For more information call 513-398-3399 or 513-266-6470.


June 20 - 24 Beginner

June 27 - July 1 Beginner Intermediate

July 11 - 15 Beginner

July 18 - 22 Beginner Intermediate

July 25 - 29 Intermediate

August 1 - 5 Advanced




6. Pleasant Vineyard Ministries - This is not your typical camp! PVM offers a wide variety of unique camp programs to choose from. PVM was one of the first camps in the US to offer residential paintball camps and today it continues to develope new camp programs not found at most other camps.
Resident Camp
Travel Camp
Day Camp
Family Camp
Coed
Camden, Ohio

Pleasant Vineyard is an inter-denominational summer camp which provides an atmosphere of love and acceptance for many children each year. It is an environment where positive relationships are developed and the love of Jesus is not only taught, but also demonstrated through fun recreational activities, outdoor education, and the lives of the camp staff.

Located SE of Richmond, Indiana, offers your child a variety of action-packed camp programs to choose from. Your child may register for a weeklong resident camp that offers up to three hours of specialty instruction each day in an area of their particular interest. Specialty camp programs to choose from include horsemanship, DVD production, computer gaming, Nascamp (go kart racing), rock climbing, paintball, paintball xtreme, drama, water skiing, nature exploration and Gorilla Garage (based on the hit TV show “Monster Garage). For a free brochure call 937-452-3347.

7. Camp Ledgewood WRGSC
Resident Camp
Day Camp
All Girls
Akron, Ohio
8. Heartland Horse Lover's Camp - 2,3,4-day camps for various riding abilities: riding lessons, trail riding, groundwork with horses
Resident Camp
Coed
Fredericktown, Ohio

Whether a beginner or an advanced rider, we have a camp for you! Camps range from 2 - 4 days: $200 - $460. Camps include horse back riding, lessons, horse care, and participation in a horse show. Recreation activities are planned every evening. We also have a recreation building with games, billiards, movies, hot tub, and petting zoo. Continual supervision at all times.

9. Kubicki Kidz Riding Camp - We have a camp designed for beginners, intermediate, and advanced riders. For ages 7-15. "Come ride with us!"
Day Camp
Coed
Lebanon, Ohio

We have a camp designed for beginners, intermediate, and advanced riders. We specialize in small groups of 5 riders for more individual instruction. For all levels we will introduce the fun and challenge of riding, while building a foundation of safety habits and knowledge of the daily care of a horse and his tack. Each camp rides twice daily Monday-Friday. On Friday the campers will perform a mounted drill for friends and parents! They will receive a camp T-shirt and certificate upon completion of camp. "Come Ride with Us!"

10. Bookmark Farms Summer Day Camp - Horse Lovers Day Camp focuses on saftey, understanding animals, stable management, horse psychology, grooming, and includes private and group riding lessons. Horse Lovers Pre-Camp (ages 4-6) includes similar activities, as well as play time with barn animals, games and crafts.
Day Camp
Coed
Pataskala, Ohio

Horse Lovers Pre-Camp is a week-long camp designed especially for younger horse lovers. The focus is on the basics of hunt seat riding and barn saftey, and allowing campers to get hands-on experience with ponies and other animals.
Horse Lovers Day Camp focuses on a more detailed hunt seat riding program as well as grooming and handling skills. Campers get first-hand experience caring for horses and enjoying the bond between horse and rider.

11. Marmon Valley Ministries - A Christian Camp focusing on horseback riding and outdoor fun! Daily Devotions and frequent challenges to grow in your walk with Christ. Christian Camping International member and American Camping Association accredited.
Resident Camp
Coed
Zanesfield, Ohio

Love horse? Spend a week at Ohio’s largest horse camp. With 160 horses and almost 50 years of horse camping experience, we know camp and we know horses. Horseback adventure and farm fun await you this summer at Marmon Valley Ministries. Develop skills in horsemanship as you spend every morning with your own horse during a week on the farm. You’ll enjoy grooming and saddling your horse, trail riding in the woods, western or English arena lessons at your riding level, and a daily horse science class to round off your knowledge. You’ll love playing with our cute miniature horses, too! Other activities include rock wall; the challenge course, archery, kayaking and swimming and more. The heart of our summer program is the mature counselors who model a passion for Jesus Christ. They lead campers through experiences in team building, character development and other areas of spiritual growth using the very activities the kids love! Horsemanship camps are available for children ages 7-17. Marmon Valley Ministries is a non-denominational Christian camp, in west-central Ohio committed to providing excellent horsemanship camps that help kids to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. Register online.

12. Camp Roosevelt for Boys - Premier, private, small and quality since 1918. 40+ traditional camp activities. Relaxed, laid back atmoshpere where friendships flurish.
Resident Camp
Family Camp
Coed
All Boys
Bowerston, Ohio

Canoeing, sailing, swimming, knee-boarding/wake-boarding/water skiing, fishing, softball, volleyball, speedball, riflery, archery, climbing, tennis, arts & crafts, camp-outs,drama, golf and weekly socials with Firebird Camp for Girls (our sister camp located adjacent to camp). Whitewater rafting and paintball for older campers.Emphasis on fun, spirit, getting along with others, games and learning. Relaxed, friendly atmosphere where boys can be boys. Ideally located 40 minutes SE of Canton, Ohio in the foothills of the W. Virginia Mountains. Carefully planned program allowing personal choice within a flexible structure.

13. Field of Dreams Horse Lovers' Day Camp - Horse riding, care, nutrition, safety, education, arts, crafts, cooking and games. 56 acres of horse heaven with 18 english & western horses, a huge indoor and outdoor riding arena, wooded trails and air conditioned lounge. We improve campers’ confidence and overall riding ability.
Day Camp
Coed
Blacklick, Ohio

Spectacular new equine facility hosts established horse programs. Campers explore behavior of horses, daily care, nutrition, safety and responsibilities of caring for horses plus art, games and handling lessons. Students ride two hours daily in an arena and through wooded trails. Space is limited so early registration is encouraged. Field of Dreams is located next to Gahanna, just 15 minutes east of downtown Columbus.

14. Equi-Valent Riding Center Summer Riding Camp - Horseback riding day camp. English and Western skills and games. Arts and Crafts, Fishing, Hiking.
Day Camp
Coed
Delaware, Ohio

Horseback Riding Camp: Topics include Horse Safety, Anatomy, Nutrition, History, Breed knowledge, Crafts, Mounted games, Horse management skills, Semi-private Lessons. Each day will include 2 chapters of activities, 2- 30 min. semiprivate lesson, grooming,, feeding, barn chores, snacks, and fun with friends. Age 7-14 M-R from 9:30am-4:30pm. Age 4-6 T & R 1:00-3:00. June 14-17, June 21-24, July 12-15, July 19-22.

15. Liberty Horse Farm - Liberty Farm Day Camp provides a rewarding experience for all campers, offering a safe environment to enjoy horses.
Day Camp
Coed
Columbus, Ohio

Liberty Farm Day Camp provides a rewarding experience for all campers, offering a safe environment to enjoy horses. Each session is a week long, Monday-Friday, with structured activities (hands on riding instructions/games and horse related craft activities) from 9:00am-4:00pm. All sessions are for ages 6-15 with a 14 capacity maximum per session.

• Weekly summer sessions - (excluding the week
of July 4th)
• Cost is $375.00 per week session
• A $75.00 non-refundable deposit is required at time of registration
• Campers need to bring a sack lunch daily
• All camp registrations are processed on a first come, first serve basis


16. Firebird Camp for Girls - Premier, private small and nurturing since 1954. Equestrian, tennis & waterfront emphasized. Climbing and 40+ additional activities in beautiful lakes & hills of Eastern Ohio near Wheeling, W. Virginia.
Resident Camp
Family Camp
Coed
All Girls
Bowerston, Ohio

Horseback riding (our own horses), canoeing, sailing, swimming, knee-boarding/wake-boarding/water skiing, fishing, climbing, land sports, tennis, arts & crafts, camp-outs, gymnastics, aerobics, dance, cheerleading, yoga, drama, and weekly socials with nearby brother Camp Roosevelt for boys. Whitewater rafting and paintball for older campers.Emphasis on fun, spirit, getting along with others, games and learning. Relaxed, friendly atmosphere where girls can be girls. Ideally located 40 minutes SE of Canton, Ohio in the foothills of the W. Virginia Mountains. Carefully planned program allowing personal choice within a flexible structure. 40+ programs including tennis, sailing, canoeing, swimming, volleyball, horseback riding, model rocketry, whitewater rafting, paintball, golf,crafts, drama, camping & outdoor living skills, wake and kneeboarding plus much, much more.






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