(847) 966-8032
GLEN GROVE EQUESTRIAN CENTER
Just 30 miles from downtown Chicago!
SUMMER CAMP
Summer 2026 applications open February 14, 2026, Valentine's Day!
ABOUT GLEN GROVE SUMMER CAMP:
Camp runs Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm each day.
We invite 12 students each week between the ages of 7-14.
We accept riders of any level of experience, but no prior riding experience is required.
Campers get to ride for one hour each day. They learn English riding skills and develop a connection with horses through grooming, tacking, and general horsemanship.
Tuition - $800/week
*Special Session - Horse Show Camp
July 6-12 Monday - Friday 9 AM-2 PM as normal
Saturday afternoon practice, time TBD
Sunday PTS Horse Show, time TBD
Campers will prepare for a horse show, including appropriate attire, rules, and the format of the show. Cost is $2500 for the week. Fee includes all horse show expenses. Talk to your trainer about eligibility. Six spaces available.
LEARN MORE :
2026 CAMP SCHEDULE
ONE WEEK RIDING CAMP:
Monday - Friday
Session 1 : June 15 – June 19
Session 2 : June 22 – June 26
No camp week of July 4
Special Session: Horse Show Camp July 6- July 12
Session 3 : July 13 – July 17
Session 4 : July 20 - July 24
Session 5 : July 27 - July 31
Session 6: August 3 - August 7
Session 7: August 10 - August 14
DETAILS
Camp runs Monday- Friday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm each day.
Campers should plan to purchase a helmet. Short Stirrups, our on-site store, offers discounts for new students and campers.
Students are asked to wear long pants, preferably jeans or full-length leggings, and a hard-sole shoe or paddock boot. Sweat pants are not suggested. Shorts can be brought with and changed into after riding.
It’s suggested that Campers bring a lunch or snack and a bottle of water.
REGISTRATION:
Step 1:
Secure a pot through an in-person visit, phone call, or email starting Friday, February 14th ❤️. We take in registration in the order received;
In-person—Clients are processed first. If you come in person, you may bring a signed camp form for your own child and one friend. We cannot sign up groups of multiple children.
Text Messages—Please leave your name, phone number, and the week you are interested in. We cannot hold spots for anyone.
Email Messages—Please Provide your name, phone number, and the week you are interested in. We will then call you to complete registration.
*We cannot hold spots for anyone.*
Step 2:
When we contact you, be prepared with your payment method. Full, non-refundable tuition is required to retain your place in camp. Payment is accepted by credit card or Zelle. Checks are accepted in person.
* Spaces cannot be held while waiting to receive a check by mail.
Step 3:
Complete the camp application form and rider release - click to download.
Both forms may be dropped off at our office or emailed to info@glengroveequine.com. Please send it as a PDF. (We print them for our records.)
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