Summer Camp Fun!

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Get Outside, Ride Horses, Make Friends!

Looking for the best summer camps in Petaluma, CA? Strides Riding Academy offers an unforgettable experience where kids ride horses, build confidence, and create lifelong memories. Give your child the chance to connect with horses, get outside, and build confidence in a fun and supportive environment. Our Riding and Ranch Camps offer the perfect blend of hands-on horse experience, friendship, and adventure.

With 9 weeks of Riding and Ranch Camps, your child will have a summer filled with exciting activities!

Camp hours: 9am-2pm

Ages 6-12

Two Unique Summer Camp Experiences

  • Perfect for children who love horses or dream of becoming confident equestrians, our Riding Camp includes:

    • Daily Riding Lessons: Small-group, personalized instruction for beginners and intermediate riders. Campers are grouped by age and skill level to ensure growth and enjoyment.

    • Hands-On Horsemanship: Learn to groom, care for, and connect with horses.

    • Creative Horseplay: From mounted games to outdoor crafts, every day is packed with fun activities.

    • $675 per week.

    Age Range: Open to children aged 6-12.

Four children in helmets with two horses on a rural path.
A Strides Riding Academy riding camper confidently rides a horse in a spacious arena, showcasing her equestrian skills and passion for riding.
A Strides camper wearing a helmet stands beside a horse, showcasing a moment of companionship and adventure.
A Strides riding camp joiner joyfully rides a white horse, showcasing a moment of adventure and connection with the animal.
Strides Riding Academy campers joyfully sitting around a fountain, enjoying their time together in a sunny outdoor setting.

  • Designed for kids who love animals, adventure, and the outdoors, Ranch Camp features:

    • Animal Care: Learn to feed, groom, and nurture ranch animals.

    • Outdoor Exploration: Archery, obstacle courses, and team-building games foster curiosity and adventure.

    • Creative Activities: Gardening, arts, crafts, and hands-on nature-based play.

    • $375 per week

    Age Range: Open to children aged 6-12.

A Strides ranch camper joyfully feeds two goats in a pen, surrounded by a rustic farm setting in Petaluma.
A Strides ranch camper affectionately kisses a goat on the nose, showcasing a moment of joy and connection between them.
Strides ranch camp joiners enjoying a moment together while sitting on the roof of a parked car.

Why Choose Strides Riding Academy’s Summer Camp in Petaluma, CA? Here is what a few of our students and parents have to say:

  • "Our daughter absolutely adores Strides. The staff is always friendly, accommodating, and helpful. She has only thrived in her confidence and love if everything horse related throughout her ongoing last four years of lessons there. Highly recommended!"

    -Strides Parent

  • "My wife suggested the Strides Riding Academy for our daughter in Petaluma. It has definitely paid off, dramatically. She has learned so much about horses, riding and herself. Employees are great, along with a very positive atmosphere all around! I highly recommend this place."

    -Strides Parent

  • "Strides Riding Academy is a gem! As a first-time rider I was a little nervous to get started but the staff at Strides is amazing - from the riding instructors who are incredibly knowledgeable to the administrative staff who run the stables. This is a place that cares deeply about their programs and their students. And you will learn a lot! Safety and good horsemanship are prioritized so be prepared to listen, watch, and learn and you will be very pleased with your experience and result."

    -Strides Student

  • "My daughter, wife and myself all love riding with Strides. It feels like a little serene getaway each time we go to the ranch for lessons with all of the wildlife and the pond. Love that it's woman-owned and folks of all ages are encouraged and welcome to be part of this riding community!"

    -Strides Parent

  • "My girls love the riding experience and the fun of grooming and tacking up horses, the trainers are fantastic and encouraging towards their students.

    The trainers teach the whole horsemanship experience. They teach you how to pick feet properly and not hurt the horse. They help you to understand each specific part of the horse and how you need to clean each part of the horses body. Most importantly the trainers give you the riding experience of your life. You have fun while learning in one lesson no matter how long it is!”

    -Strides Parent

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Children should bring a packed lunch, water bottle, sunscreen, comfortable clothing, and closed-toed shoes suitable for outdoor activities. Riding Campers should also bring a helmet and paddock boots if they have them.  If not, helmets will be provided.

  • At Strides Riding Academy, we provide a unique mix of horseback riding, ranch activities, and outdoor adventures in a fun, safe and engaging environment. We send your kids home happy, tired and fulfilled!

  • No! Our program caters to both beginner and intermediate riders. Each camper receives personalized instruction to match their skill level.

  • You can register online through our website. Don’t wait—spaces fill up quickly! Click on the week you want below!

Join the Strides Summer Camps!

Choose Your Week, complete the registration forms, submit payment, and Enroll Today!