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Many of our Tennessee Horse Riding Camps offer Winter Horse Riding Programs, Activities, Workshops & Classes starting in January, 2025.
Be sure to check the "Year-Round Programs and Other Camp Info" headings of each camp listing for specifics, or give any Horse Riding Camp you're interested in a call to check on Winter dates, times and availability.
Many of our Horse Riding Camps will be hosting Winter Reunions for their previous campers, and Winter Open Houses for interested new campers and families. Each camp is different, and some offer activities for the entire family.
Contact the camp(s) directly to see if there are any Camp Reunion or Open House Plans for January, 2025.
Looking for a Great Tennessee Horse Riding Day Camp? Look at each camp's TYPE OF CAMP description. Many of our Best Tennessee Day Horse Riding Camps also list their exact hours, and if they offer before and after camp activities.
Many of our Best Tennessee Summer Horse Riding Camps also offer Year Round Horse Riding Camp Programs, Classes, and Activities. You should contact the camps you are interested in to see if they offer Fall, Winter and/or Spring Horse Riding Programs, too.
Searching for Tennessee Horse Riding Camp Jobs? Many of our Best Horse Riding Camps are now listing their 2025 Winter Camp Jobs, too. Look for the heading "Summer Camp Jobs" in each camp listing. You can also check any camp's website for their "Work at Camp" or "Winter Employment Opportunities" pages.
View ALL TN Camps with Winter Work & Leadership Training Opportunities.
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FEATURED HORSE RIDING CAMP
YMCA Camp Lakewood
Potosi, Missouri
573-438-2155
Ages: 6-17 . Coed Campers. Overnight Camp.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: YMCA Camp Lakewood is an awesome overnight adventure for children ages 6-17! With 5,200 acres and 360-acre lake, kids get outdoors having fun, making friends and learning new skills. They participate in sports, equestrian, arts & crafts, caving, high adventure, water activities and more, and also learn about accomplishment, belonging and character.
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FEATURED HORSE RIDING CAMP
Falcon Camp
Carrollton, OH
216.991.2489
Ages: 6 - 16 . Coed Campers. Overnight Camp.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Widely recognized throughout the midwest as Ohio's premier summer camp since 1959, Falcon Camp offers a beautiful lakefront setting, a talented experienced staff and a wide variety of activities. Falcon provides an atmosphere that encourages young people to grow in spirit, skills, understanding, relationships, and attitudes. Fun for Now, Skills for Life is not just a catchy logo phrase but truly defines what Falcon is about.
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Visit Our Long View Ranch Website
423-636-0032
info[AT]longviewranch.com
190 Bledsoe Hollow Ln.
Mosheim, Tennessee 37818
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 8-18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. 4 week long Sessions in July
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian. Non-Denominational, Christian Camping and Conference Association.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Long View Ranch is a non-denominational Christian camp and retreat center, directed by George and Kay Widmaier. LVR is named for the incredible view of the Smoky Mountains and for the eternal perspective of the life that is for all who place their faith in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, Horses/Equestrian, Waterfront/Aquatics, Team Sports, and more. Archery, Paintball, Canoeing, Wakeboarding & Water Skiing, Mountain Biking, Disc Golf, Arts & Crafts, & Lots More.
CAMP LOCATION: Long View Ranch is located in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains in East TN. We are about an hour and a half from Dollywood, Smoky Mountain National Park, Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg and more.
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CAMP FACILITIES: Our property is made up of beautiful open fields surrounded by deep rich forest. The woods provide a wonderful playground for trail rides, our team-building challenge course, paintball, and more. There are several trickling streams and an Old Fashioned Swimmin’ Hole located on our 130-acre property that sits parallel to the Nolichucky River.
We have four air conditioned and heated, log-siding bunkhouses that accommodate over 100 guests with wooden bunks and comfortable mattresses to rest your head. All cabins have private indoor bathroom facilities.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our program is designed to provide an absolute blast, while also being a fun and safe place that earns us the opportunity to challenge kids and adults with Biblical truths. Several of the activities are designed to provide situations where choices are made and the results of those decisions will be discussed at the conclusion of the event or day. Biblical applications come to life from the evaluations of the day’s exciting events’.
We try to impact hearts for the Lord, and who said we can't pack as much fun in as possible!
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Some scholarship money is available each year. Please give us a call for more information. 423-636-0032
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Our facilities are open year round for rental groups who wish to enjoy heated and air conditioned cabins, amazing home cooking, and lots of fun activities. Those include Horse back riding, paintball, archery, canoeing, tubing, fishing, basketball court, gaga ball, giant slip-n-slide, campfires, smiling faces, and tons more! check out our website for an exhaustive list.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session 1 July 6-11 Completed grades 9-11
Session 2 July 13-18 Completed grades 7-9
Session 3 July 20-25 Completed grades 6-8
Session 4 July 27-Aug 1 Completed grades 3-5
Sessions #1, #3, #4 are $495, with early bird discounts available!
Our newest Session, #2 is only $445, with early bird discounts as well.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are looking for college age students to work during the summer as Camp Counselors, Barn Staff, Activity Staff, and Tech Staff.
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Long View Ranch
Be sure to ask each Tennessee Horse Riding Camp about the amount of horseback riding instruction and the overall intensity of their horseback riding program.
Some Top Tennessee Horse Riding Camps offer rigorous daily horseback riding training and lots of intensive horseback riding experience. Other great Tennessee Camps offer horseback riding as an elective or recreational activity with much less training and intensity.
Visit Our Coker Creek Village Website
423-261-2310/800-448-9580
info[AT]cokercreekvillage.com
12528 New Highway 68
Tellico Plains, Tennessee 37385
CAMPER AGES: 8 to adult
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day/Overnight up to week long
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Mountain setting for groups of all kinds to experience high adventure activities or just enjoy nature. Great food, comfortable lodging. Outstanding staff. Create your own retreat!
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Horseback Riding, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, Soccer, Swimming, Cheerleading, Team Sports, Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball, Science, and more. On Site Activities Include Horseback Trail Riding, Mountain Biking, Climbing Tower With Zip Line, Team Challenge Course
CAMP LOCATION: We are located halfway between Chattanooga and Knoxville, TN, 35 miles from Sweetwater, TN off I-75 [AT] exit 60. Travel South on TN 68 to our front door. We have 300+ acres within the Cherokee National Forest.
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CAMP FACILITIES: We have 34 cabins of various sleeping capacity, dining hall, recreation barn, meeting facilities, Retreat Center, amphitheater, outdoor pool, athletic fields, sand volleyball court, 18 post disc golf course, miles of hiking trails, outdoor chapel.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We can create any type of retreat your group wants, from relaxed mountain to high adventure, including whitewater rafting on the Ocoee River, theme park such as Dollywood, caving at the Lost Sea, lazy river rafting on the Hiwassee River, rock rappelling on Foothills Parkway, as well as our on site activities such as horseback trail riding, mountain bike trail riding, a team challenge course, and a 40' climbing tower with 300' zip line. Enjoy campfires, hoe down/barn party, hayrides, gold panning, gemstone mining, field games, nearby waterfalls and mountain top.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership/CIT
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see our web site for our 2015 reservation form
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Coker Creek Village
Some Tennessee Horse Riding Camps offer BOTH Day and Overnight Camp options. Be sure to check each camp's description under "TYPE OF CAMP" for complete information, and exact hours.
Some Tennessee Horse Riding Day Camps also offer Extended Camp Hours for Early Camper Drop-Off and Pick Up. If you need these services, you should contact the camp to confirm availability.
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Visit Our YMCA Camp Ocoee Website
423-338-5588
info[AT]campocoee.com
111 YMCA Drive
Ocoee, Tennessee 37361
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 7-15
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian. YMCA
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Located in the mountains of Southeast Tennessee, YMCA Camp Ocoee has been providing children with wilderness adventures since 1923. One-week sessions for boys and girls ages 7-17. 4:1 camper to staff ratio. Strong Christian environment. Activities include paintball, whitewater rafting, kayaking, climbing, mtn. biking, camp-outs and many more.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Horseback Riding, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, Soccer, Swimming, Theater, Fine Arts/Crafts, Waterfront/Aquatics, Dance, Cheerleading, Team Sports, Basketball, Volleyball, and more. Water Activities: Banana Boat, Canoeing, Swimming, Funyaking, Keowees, Fishing, Kayaking, Sit On Tops, Water Games, Water Slide, Water Trampoline Land Activities: Archery, Arts & Crafts, Beading, Basketball, Bible Study, Ceramics, Climbing Tower, Dance & Cheerleading, Drama, Fishing, Flag Football, High Ropes, Hiking, Lanyards, Mountain Biking, Nature Study, Pottery, Riflery, Sand Volleyball, Soccer, Team Sports, Ultimate Frisbee
CAMP LOCATION: Nestled on the shores of Lake Ocoee, Camp Ocoee’s setting is breathtaking. The camp is set deep in the Cherokee National Forest in southeastern Tennessee.
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CAMP FACILITIES: YMCA Camp Ocoee is a wilderness camp. We have 12 open air cabins which to have bathrooms in each cabin. Visit ymcacampocoee.org for more information.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Thanks to generous donors, the YMCA is able to offer camp scholarships on a first-come, first-served basis to anyone who would like to go to camp.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.ymcacampocoee.org for more information and to register online.
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YMCA Camp Ocoee
Visit Our Rolling Hills Farm Equestrian Center Website
865-250-0403
rollinghillsfarm01[AT]yahoo.com
255 S. Union Grove Rd.
Friendsville, Tennessee 37737
CAMPER AGES: 6 to 16
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. 7 day a week 9am to 7pm.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian. 4-H Related Facility.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Horseback Riding, and more.
Horseback Riding Camp, Learning To Ride A Horse Properly, Games, Horsemanship, Crafts. Demos.
CAMP LOCATION: 7 miles West of Maryville,TN off hwy 321 off Lane Dr. in Friendsville.TN
255 S. Union Grove Rd. Friendsville, TN 37737
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CAMP FACILITIES: Full service facility with many years of experience in Training, Riding, Showing in Western and English disciplines. Lessons for beginners to advanced kids to adults.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Rolling Hills Farm is dedicated to Teaching there students how to properly ride a horse for a full week of riding during our week of riding and fun activities. Our program shows how to handle the horse on the ground as well as under saddle. During Our Camp our program offers riding each day, Games, photos, Demonstrations, crafts many other activities.
Our facility shows with our Lease Students with 4-H and Local shows with our Lessons program that is structured to what the judge is looking for in a class.
Rolling Hills Farm Equestrian Center was awarded High Point Barn receiving 6 High Point Individuals with 3 Reserves and placing in 13 of the 17 Classes offered for 2013. Our Students place well in there classes and we have Show Quality horses for our competitions. Rolling Hills Farm Has been teaching students for a long time and has many years of experience.
We also offer Birthday Parties with use of riding a Horse during Party. We also have great riding lesson programs for those that would like to learn how to properly ride a horse in Western or English Disciplines.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Horseback Riding lessons, In hand Training, Halter, Showmanship, In Hand Trail.
Horse Leases and Showing.
Birthday Parties, Horse training.
OTHER CAMP INFO: We offer Spring, Summer and Fall Camps.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Beginner Camp, June 9th thru 13th 2014
Intermediate Camp June 16th thru 20th 2014
10am to 5pm, Monday thru Friday.
Week Camp, All included Camp fee is $260.00.
Come have a exciting fun filled week of the funest days learning to ride and fun activities.
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Rolling Hills Farm Equestrian Center
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Visit Our Camp Conquest Website
(901) 490-7164
markp[AT]campconquest.com
4100 Raleigh Millington Road
Memphis, Tennessee 38128
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
PO Box 1025
Arlington, Tn 38002
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 6-99
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Conquest is a Christ-centered, week-long, overnight camp for individuals with special needs and disabilities.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Camp Conquest is a Christ-centered, week-long, overnight camp that encourages children and adults with special needs and disabilities to try things they never imagined possible. Campers build confidence that will shape how they view the rest of their lives. It becomes more than a week of camp - it becomes a life changing experience!
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Basketball, Baseball, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Volleyball, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: For The Kingdom Camp & Retreat Center is located on 94 rolling acres north of Memphis near Millington, TN. Please visit our website for lots of photos and videos.
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CAMP FACILITIES: We have 12 large modern cabins with handicap accessible showers and bathrooms within each cabin. Each cabin has air conditioning. Additional buildings include an auditorium, double covered basketball court, recreational lodge, dining hall and large swimming pool, all overlooking the lake.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships may be available upon request
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session 1: May 29th - June 3rd (ages 6-16)
Session 2: June 4th - June 10th (ages 17-60)
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are always in need of volunteers for camp. Ages range from 13-60.
13-15 year olds: Setup activities and clean up.
16-30 year olds: Counselors
31-60 year olds: Cabin Mom's & cabin Dad's. Assist cabin counselors and cabin leads with daily activities.
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Camp Conquest
Visit Our Camp Nakanawa Website
931-277-3711
campnak[AT]frontiernet.net
1084 Camp Nakanawa Road
Crossville, TN 38571
CAMPER AGES: 8 - 16
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Residential.
CAMPER GENDER(S): All Girl Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Nakanawa is a private camp for girls that is traditional and structured offering a variety of activities that increase skills and raise self esteem in a nurturing and fun-filled environment. The camp was founded in 1920 and is located on the Cumberland Plateau on a private lake surrounded by forests. A beautiful setting with caring staff and outstanding campers from all over the United States.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Horseback Riding, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Waterfront/Aquatics, Dance, Team Sports, Volleyball, Sailing, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located on the Cumberland Plateau on Hwy 70N between Crossville (exit 311) and Monterey (exit 301) just off Interstate 40, 100 miles east of Nashville, 80 miles west of Knoxville, and 100 miles north of Chattanooga on 1,200 acres of forest and pasture that emcompasses a 150 acre 100 year old pristine lake.
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CAMP FACILITIES: We have two completely seperate camp facilities, Junior Camp and Senior Camp located on opposite sides of our lake. There are cabins with screen doors and windows, central bathhouse, dining hall, open air pavilions, climbing wall, zip line, horse barns, games fields, swimming docks and boating areas.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Nakanawa is a traditional, structured camp offering a variety of activities such as Tennis, Soccer, Softball, Archery, Riflery, Fencing, Swimming, Diving, Canoeing, Sailing, Singing, Dance, Drama, Horseback Riding, Golf, Arts & Crafts, Pottery, Climbing Wall, Zip Line, Low Ropes Course, and Nature. There are competitions on weekends and special events and trips through the season. Awards Ceremonies are held at the close of each session in each camp. Please visit our web site for more details or contact us to receive a catalog, DVD and question and answer booklet.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Mother/Daughter Weekend September 18-20, 2015. Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.campties.org for details.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Two Week Session: 8 to 14 years old completed 2nd through 8th grades June 14th-27th, 2015 Closing Ceremony June 26th.
Four Week Session: 8 to 16 years old completed grades 2nd through 10th June 29th-July 26th, 2015. Closing Ceremony July 25th.
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Visit Our Smoky Mountain Adventure Camp Website
(866)876-CAMP
(770)427-6054
Info[AT]SMACamp.com
246 Incline Way
Cosby, Tennessee 37722
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
267 Mountain View Rd
Marietta GA 30064
CAMPER AGES: 8-18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Nestled in the foothills of Eastern Tennessee, and literally a stones throw away from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Smoky Mountain Adventure Camp (SMAC) utilizes the surrounding environment to provide exciting adventure camp experiences to children of all ages. Adventures include: Back Country Hikes, Caving, Rappelling, Rock Climbing, Challenge Courses, Rafting, Tubing, Horseback Riding, Overnight Canoe Trips, Overnight Backpacking Expeditions, and much much more.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Horseback Riding, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Hiking, Rock Climbing, White Water Rafting, Canoeing, & More...
▌Read More about Smoky Mountain Adventure Camp
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
We operate primarily during July, please see our website for specific session dates and prices: Our Camp Website Link: smacamp.com
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Smoky Mountain Adventure Camp
Visit Our Easter Seals Tennessee Website
615-292-6640 ext 2
alook[AT]eastersealstn.com
3088 Smith Springs Road
Nashville, Tennessee 37013
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
500 Wilson Pike Circle, Suite 228
Brentwood, TN 37027
CAMPER AGES: Ages 7 and up
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. Day Camp: 7:30 - 5:30, Resident Camp Sunday - Friday
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): We are not a YMCA camp but are affiliated with their organization and use their camp ground for all-inclusive camp- meaning, their kids have camp at t
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Our residential and day camps are available for children and adults of all levels of ability. Our camps are barrier-free and designed to be accessible to everyone. A camp experience increases skills and enhances self-confidence while giving families much needed respite from the hard work and responsibility that they face every day. Camping programs serve to let participants discover and explore their interests, values and talents. Additionally, these activities provide an opportunity to learn to problem-solve, make social adjustments to new and different people, learn responsibility, and gain new skills to increase self-esteem.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: All our programming is designed for campers with a disability. Our youth programming is inclusive. Easter Seals Campers are part of the typically developing camp groups.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Horseback Riding, Adventure, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Fine Arts/Crafts, Waterfront/Aquatics, Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball, Sailing, and more. We Have One Of The Only Accessible Ziplines In The Southeast United States.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located on Percy Priest Lake just outside Nashville, TN on a 320 acre campus with 5 miles of lake front. Visit our partner, YMCA Camp Widjiwagan's website for lots of camp photos and videos. Camp Widjiwagan provides the programming for all of our youth camping programs.
Visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.campwidji.org
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CAMP FACILITIES: We have 10 year old modern cabins with central heat and air and tiled bathrooms. All are accessible. The swimming pool is a beach front entry along with a chair lift. We eat all our meals in the air-conditioned dining lodge.There is a health lodge on staff supervised by a RN 24 hours/7days a week. Athletic fields, waterfront activities and arts and crafts are part of the daily activities.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We do pre-hire drug screen and background checks. Much of our staff are seeking experience working with individuals with disabilities. A camp experience increases skills and enhances self-confidence while giving families much needed respite from the hard work and responsibility that they face every day. Camping programs serve to let participants discover and explore their interests, values and talents. Additionally, these activities provide an opportunity to learn to problem-solve, make social adjustments to new and different people, learn responsibility, and gain new skills to increase self-esteem.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We do offer need based financial aid to residents of Tennessee.
Please call 615-292-6640 ext 2 to request a financial aid packet.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We do offer weekend camps for adults throughout the year. Please visit our website for the most up to date information.
Please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.easterseals.com
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Youth programming begins in May and run through July. Adult summer programming is in August. Please visit our website for complete session and fee information.
Please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.easterseals.com.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are hiring for our summer camps. Staff will be employed May-August. Most of the jobs are for day staff, however some resident counselors and nurses are needed. There are 4 weeks of resident camp in the summer.
Interested applicants may email alook[AT]eastersealstn.com or call Amy Look 615-292-6640 ext 2.
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Easter Seals Tennessee
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Visit Our Deer Run Camps & Retreats Website
615-794-2918
contact[AT]deerrun.camp
3845 Perkins Rd
Thompson's Station, Tennessee 37174
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 5 - 18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian. Nondenominational
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Team Sports, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Paintball
Climbing Tower
Low & High Ropes Courses
Hiking
Kickball
Wiffle Ball
BB Guns
Archery
Crafts
Creek Wading
Outdoor Education & Survival Skills
CAMP LOCATION: Deer Run is located on 100 acres of scenic, wooded property 40 miles south of Nashville and 10 miles from historic downtown Franklin, TN. Visit our website for photos and more information.
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CAMP FACILITIES: Deer Run has 12 Cedar Point cabins and 2 Lakeview Cabins — all equipped with heat and air — and 2 shower houses. Adjacent to the cabins is a dining facility, camp store, several meeting facilities, and recreational activities including paintball, climbing tower, archery and BB guns, low and high-challenge ropes courses, and Spring Valley Lake with sand beach, swimming, zip line, aqua park/blob, 100-ft water slide, canoeing & kayaking. Horseback riding is available to overnight campers.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Deer Run is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, nondenominational Christian camp and retreat center. Our mission is to transform lives through a passionate relationship with Jesus Christ while connecting with others in a camp or retreat setting. During our summer camp, campers grow in character, respect, leadership, and build life-long friendships. Deer Run is a member of CCCA (Christian Camping and Conference Association).
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: VolunDeer CIT program.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to attend Deer Run camps and family weekend events. Therefore, the Mission 42:1 Scholarship Funds offers assistance to campers and families who have financial, spiritual, or emotional needs.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: For more info or to register online, go to Our Camp Website Link: www.DeerRunRetreat.org
Married Couples Weekends (3 times per year): For couples in all seasons of marriage — from the heights of love to the depths of struggle. This is a weekend of intentional intimate time together without interruptions and without to-do lists.
Father-Son Adventure Weekend (each August): For all ages. A life-changing, bonding experience with some high powered guy stuff including fishing and archery tournaments, football challenges, wiffle ball derby, recreation, worship & speaker sessions, and more.
Mother-Daughter Weekend (each September): For ages 7 & up. A weekend of memories, fun, and growing together including recreation, organized games, creative crafts, girl fun, worship & speaker sessions, and small group sessions.
Homeschool Family Day Camp (each April): Experience a day of camp with your family including a nature craft, science scavenger hunt, climbing tower, fishing, archery & BB guns, hayride, and more.
Family Camp (2 times per year): Activities will strengthen your relationships, help you connect with each other in new and fun ways,
and create memories that will last a lifetime.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For a complete listing of camp sessions, dates and fees, please visit our website.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Go to Our Camp Website Link: camps.deerrunretreat.org for information and applications for summer staff positions and summer VolunDeer positions (counselors in training).
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Deer Run Camps and Retreats
Visit Our Camp Riva-Lake Website
info[AT]camprivalake.com
1281 Riva Lake Road
Winchester, Tennessee 37398
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
P.O. Box 13591
New Orleans, LA 70185
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Camp Riva-Lake Video
CAMPER AGES: Girls age 7-16
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. All girls overnight camp held during July
CAMPER GENDER(S): All Girl Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Riva-Lake blends our long history and traditions with fun and exciting activities for our campers. We are an all-around overnight camp with horse back riding, sailing, swimming, tennis, dance and many other activities. We attract girls from all over the country into a more personal setting than you will find at larger "mega-camps". We celebrate sisterhood, nature and achievement in a beautiful and rustic surrounding of the hills of Tennessee.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Horseback Riding, Wilderness/Nature, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Theater, Fine Arts/Crafts, Waterfront/Aquatics, Dance, Basketball, Volleyball, Sailing, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: Camp Riva-Lake is set on acres of wooded land overlooking the Tim's Ford Lake, with a private cove for swimming, sailing and canoeing. We have equestrian facilities on camp grounds. We are located south of Nashville, in the Cumberland plateau, near Sewanee and many beautiful natural resources. We are able to take advantage of the many rivers and state parks in this area.
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CAMP FACILITIES: Riva-Lake has 10 cabins set along the bluff overlooking our cove and ravine, with some separation for the older campers. Bathhouses are on both areas of the camp. Our lake has a "sunken" swimming pool/dock, docks for sailing and canoeing and a water trampoline. The rustic playhouse has a stunning view of the lake and sunsets, and is home to our basketball court. Equestrian facilities, tennis courts and campfire areas are also on-site.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: CRL was established in 1921 as a premier riding camp, and quickly became a well-known all-around girls' camp in the South. Today, riding is one of many activities offered to our campers. Whether you are a 3rd/4th generation legacy camper or a new camper, you will quickly become part of a special sisterhood. The smaller size of Riva-Lake fosters a lasting bond among the campers, with a special sisterhood among Big & Little Sisters, and our 2 teams (the Marathons and Olympians).
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: CIT program available for girls aged 16. CITs receive free room & board and are trained to be a counselor, helping in activities and with camper programs.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Some financial assistance may be applied for.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Fall Family camp weekend in October.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see website for the most current dates and pricing.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Staff applications may be found on our website. We are looking for caring, outgoing and reliable counselors ages 17 and up to mentor the campers and teach activities such as sailing, swimming, canoeing, crafts, dance, basketball, woodslore and tennis.
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SHIRTS - SWEATS - ART - SWAG
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Visit Our Brecht Stables & Dustin's Place Website
(678) 644-5243
lynn[AT]brechtstables.org
6737 Concord Rd
Cumming, Georgia 30028
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Tennessee, Georgia
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
Mailing address 6580 Riley Rd Cumming, GA 30028
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 9-40
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Respite.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Dustin's Place caters to kids and adults with all developmental disabilities such as: Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Physical Disabilities, Mental Disabilities. Ranch camps are located in Tennessee on a 300 acre working cattle ranch (bused from our farm in Cumming, GA) Campers will have the opportunity to engage in novel activities while growing friendships with other campers. Each camper will work with their own horse and care for other farm animals in a safe, clinically informed environment with licensed direct staff. Offering family ranch camps and mountain adventure camps.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Dustin's Place caters to kids and adults with all developmental disabilities such as: Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Physical Disabilities, Mental Disabilities. Ranch camps are located in Tennessee on a 300 acre working cattle ranch (bused from our farm in Cumming, GA) Campers will have the opportunity to engage in novel activities while growing friendships with other campers. Each camper will work with their own horse and care for other farm animals in a safe, clinically informed environment with licensed direct staff. Offering family ranch camps and mountain adventure camps.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Horseback Riding, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Waterfront/Aquatics, Team Sports, Baseball, and more. Activities Include: Hiking, Fishing, Primitive Skills, Dance Party/face Painting With Live Band, Music Sessions, Therapeutic Horseback Riding, Horsemanship, Archery, Intentional Craft Making, & Blow Dart Targeting.
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CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Early bird specials and scholarships
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family camps, overnight teen and adult camps offered; as well as respite.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Year round therapeutic horseback riding and equine assisted psychotherapy
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see our website for details.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Always looking for OT, PT, SLP, Music therapist. Also, special needs teachers, para's and nurses
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Brecht Stables and Dustins Place
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YMCA Camp Ocoee
http://www.campocoee.com/
111 YMCA Drive
Ocoee, TN 37361
423.338.5588
info@campocoee.com
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http://www.bsa-gsmc.org/
Great Smoky Mountain Council
(865) 588-6514
1333 Old Weisgarber Rd
Knoxville TN
Visit the website for more information.
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TENNESSEE HORSE RIDING CAMP PARENTS & CAMPERS: If you are looking to find info on how to choose the best summer camp to attend this summer, please check out our 2025 GUIDE TO CHOOSING THE BEST SUMMER HORSE RIDING CAMP for some great camp research tips and lots of important 2025 summer camp info.
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