Equest Center Summer Horsemanship Day Camp - Special Stars
Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding offers inclusive horsemanship day camps, including a 'Special Stars' program, focusing on therapeutic riding and equine ...
▌ Editor's read The Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding, Inc. website loads successfully and details their summer horsemanship day camps, including a 'Special Stars' program for individuals with special needs. The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded by Leonard and Dolores P. Stankowski, and has been operating for 30 years, as stated on their 'About Us' page. The camp is a day program, running from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The website explicitly mentions that 'All staff and volunteers are background checked,' indicating a commitment to safety. While not ACA accredited, the center has a strong community presence with a 4.9-star rating from 167 Google reviews, with many reviewers praising the positive impact on participants and the dedication of the staff. Social media handles found are @equestcenter on Instagram and EquestCenter on Facebook.
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Since 199630+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- Established
- 1996 (30 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
Details
- Category: Equestrian
- Ages: 3–18
- Hours: 9:00am - 12:00pm
- Address: 3777 Rector Ave NE, Rockford, MI 49341, USA
- Cost notes: USD. $350 per week. Adult Camp is $210 for a 3-day session. A $50 non-refundable deposit is required.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Equest Center Summer Horsemanship Day Camp - Special Stars
- What ages does Equest Center Summer Horsemanship Day Camp - Special Stars accept?
- Equest Center Summer Horsemanship Day Camp - Special Stars is open to children ages 3–18. 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 Equest Center Summer Horsemanship Day Camp - Special Stars cost?
- Equest Center Summer Horsemanship Day Camp - Special Stars publishes $350/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Equest Center Summer Horsemanship Day Camp - Special Stars's hours?
- Equest Center Summer Horsemanship Day Camp - Special Stars runs 9:00am - 12:00pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Equest Center Summer Horsemanship Day Camp - Special Stars?
- Equest Center Summer Horsemanship Day Camp - Special Stars is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 30 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Equest Center Summer Horsemanship Day Camp - Special Stars provide lunch?
- Equest Center Summer Horsemanship Day Camp - Special Stars 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.
- How does Equest Center Summer Horsemanship Day Camp - Special Stars compare to other equestrian camps in Rockford?
- Equest Center Summer Horsemanship Day Camp - Special Stars is one of 6 equestrian camps in Rockford 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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