Tips to Find a Camp or Program
Use these handy guides to help you in the search for a program that best meets your needs:
Recreation Council’s Summer Camp and Program Tips 2021
National Center on Physical Activity and Disability Camp Guide
Call the Recreation Council to talk to your Area Coordinator
Service Area:
Missouri-Wide, St. Charles County, St. Louis City, St. Louis County
Program Type:
Agencies/Organizations, Arts, Day Camps, Horseback Riding, Martial Arts, Gymnastics, Music, Overnight Camps, Performing Arts, Recreation, Social Groups & Family Support, Sports & Fitness, Technology, Travel & Outdoor Adventures
Ages Served:
Adults, All Ages, Pre-School, Teens, Youth
Season:
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter, Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Not Applicable
Exceptional Equestrians
Therapeutic Horseback Riding
Exceptional Equestrians of the Missouri Valley, Inc. (EEMV) is a volunteer-based, not-for-profit organization that provides enjoyable, affordable horsemanship experiences for therapeutic effect, developing and strengthening mind, body and spirit. We serve individuals with disabilities ages 2 and up with a wide range of diagnosis from autism to down syndrome to ADHD. We offer therapeutic riding and vaulting, a military veteran program, and summer camp for children.
Service Area:
St. Charles County, St. Louis City, St. Louis County
Program Type:
Day Camps, Horseback Riding
Ages Served:
All Ages
Season:
Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Specialized
Tree House of Greater St. Louis
Therapeutic Horseback & Riding Lessons
TREE House has provided award-winning equestrian therapy programs for individuals, ages 2 and up, with disabilities since 1975. The day camp, Camp Champ, is open to children ages 5 and up of all abilities and horse experience.
Service Area:
St. Charles County, St. Louis City, St. Louis County
Program Type:
Day Camps, Horseback Riding
Ages Served:
All Ages
Season:
Summer, Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Both
Ride On St. Louis
Therapeutic Horseback Riding
A comprehensive therapy, conditioning and learning organization serving adults and children with disabilities in the St. Louis area.
Service Area:
St. Charles County, St. Louis City, St. Louis County
Program Type:
Horseback Riding
Ages Served:
All Ages
Season:
Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Specialized
Equine-Assisted Horseback Riding
Therapeutic Horseback Riding
Providing therapeutic horsemanship experiences to persons with disabilities in order to enhance the quality and productivity of their lives.
Service Area:
St. Charles County, St. Louis City, St. Louis County
Program Type:
Horseback Riding
Ages Served:
Teens, Youth
Season:
Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Specialized
Jamestown New Horizons
Therapeutic Horseback Riding
Jamestown New Horizons provides therapeutic/recreational horseback riding lessons to children with cognitive and physical disabilities to help improve their health and quality of life. The priorities at JNH are Safety Fun & Learning! Ages 3 – teens weighing less than 140 lbs.
Service Area:
St. Louis City, St. Louis County
Program Type:
Horseback Riding
Ages Served:
Pre-School, Teens, Youth
Season:
Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Specialized
