Summer Camp at Reflection Riding

Register for camp here.

Yes, you will need to pack lunch for your child. Snacks will be provided by Reflection Riding but if there is an allergy, please pack your own snacks.

We would be super grateful if your child could bring a refillable water bottle to camp instead of disposable ones. This small step can make a big difference in reducing plastic waste on the campus. We've even got a filtered water refill station in the Welcome Center to help make this easy for everyone!

Learn more about what to pack for camp here.

Yes! Check out our gear guide here.

All campers will need:

• a full change of clothes
• a non-refrigerated lunch
• a reusable water bottle
• sunscreen
• bug spray
• plastic bag for wet clothes
• hat
• a raincoat

Please apply your child’s sunscreen and bug spray before arriving to camp.

Also, please do not send your child with toys or electronics to camp. We are here to enjoy nature, and those items can be a distraction. Reflection Riding cannot be held liable for lost or stolen items.

Please read these instructions in full because dropoff and pickup are different on Mondays!

On Monday mornings at 8:45 AM, you will park your car in the field behind the Welcome Center and walk your child to the registration table under the trees. We will sign the campers in, introduce them to their counselor, and guide them to their group.

The rest of the week, Tuesday through Friday, you can remain in your vehicle and proceed through the main parking lot in a line. Dropoff and pickup will be directly in front of the Welcome Center.

Each day, pickup begins at 2:45 PM and ends at 3:00 PM.

You must sign your child in and out every day at pickup and dropoff. We are happy to accommodate you if you need to drop your child off late or pick them up early. We are unable to accommodate early dropoffs (before 8:45 AM) or late pickups (after 3:00 PM.)

If your child is participating in our Junior Naturalist camps, please discuss late dropoffs and early pickups with their counselor at the beginning of the week. Some of their activities include extended hikes to Sunset Rock or Skyuka Spring that campers will be unable to leave unless accommodations are made ahead of time.

Every day during summer camp is an exciting new adventure! We will be making unforgettable memories as we explore the great outdoors, meet new animal friends, play in the mud, hike through the forest, and engage in exciting games and activities.

Our mornings start off with a fun icebreaker game, designed to help us get to know each other better and build lasting friendships. After a quick snack and restroom break, we gear up and head out for our first activity of the day.

We aim to squeeze in one to two activities before lunchtime, depending on the distance we need to cover.

We generally try to get in one to two activities before lunch, around noon, depending on how far we have to hike.

In the afternoon, we'll continue with one to two more activities, and before you know it, it'll be time for pickup.

We do offer a sibling discount! Register multiple campers and receive 15% off for the second and subsequent ones.

Yes! Our members receive priority registration and $50 off camp registration fees. In addition to camp registration perks our members receive year-round daylight access to 300+ acres of natural beauty and reciprocal admissions at more than 300 AHS botanical gardens and 180 ANCA nature and science centers across the US and Canada. If you are not a member, join today!

Our camps are designed for children ages 5-13 years old. In order for our youngest campers to have a positive experience, they should have had previous experiences in group settings where they are required to follow a leader's instructions and stay with a group. If they have attended pre-K or kindergarten or have been in a collaborative learning experience previously, they should be well prepared for camp.

Campers in our Young Explorers camps (ages 5-10) will be sorted into smaller groups by age.

Absolutely! Sign up for as many weeks as you like!

We ask that your child is physically and mentally able to attend summer camp, they have no medical condition that prevents them from engaging in summer camp, or you have discussed necessary accommodations with summer camp staff and feel confident that those accommodations can make summer camp attendance and participation the best and safest choice for your child.

If you have reservations about camp activities, would like to seek clarification, or request an accommodation, please contact our summer camp staff at camp@reflectionriding.org or call 423.443.0082.

We're excited for a summer full of fun, learning, and adventure at Reflection Riding! We understand life can be unpredictable, so here’s our cancellation policy:

Oops! Changed Your Mind? There's a $30 fee for any cancellations, just to cover our admin costs.

Plans Changed? If you cancel more than two weeks before camp starts, you get back everything except the $30 fee.

Close to Camp Time? Cancelling within two weeks of camp start means you’ll receive a 50% refund (minus the $30 fee).

Last-Minute Cancellation? Unfortunately, if it’s less than a week to go, we can’t offer a refund.

Quick Tips:

Please email us for cancellations – it’s the easiest way to keep track!

Life’s curveballs (like medical emergencies) might need special consideration, so do reach out.

We hope this helps plan your summer with a bit more ease. Can’t wait to see your camper for an unforgettable experience!

If you would like your camper to attend a different week than you signed up for, we will make every effort to accommodate you based on availability. Please email camp@reflectionriding.org to request a transfer.

Contact our Summer Camp Co-Directors at camp@reflectionriding.org or call 423.443.0082 with questions.