A hands-on horse camp for bold young riders

☼ Austin TX

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Camp Switch Willo · Ages 5½–12

The Campers' Charter

Being the rules, rhythms, and rewards of a week spent horseback at Switch Willo.

Voted Best Equestrian Camp — Austin Family Magazine, 2009–2026
Austin's Only State-Certified Riding Camp
No Riding Group Larger Than Four
I.

A Day at Camp

Camper with horse at Camp Switch Willo

Every camper is introduced to the fundamentals of riding, horse care, and horse safety, in a way that's as fun as it is informative. Each day begins with a small-group riding lesson — working safely with horses on the ground, learning the most effective riding position, equine anatomy, tack care, and herd dynamics.

When riding, campers learn to truly control their own horse, not simply follow the line ahead — taught through games and exercises, with a caring adult supervisor close by. Between horses, campers enjoy arts & crafts, swimming (summer sessions), and games both indoors and out.

II.

Sessions & Tuition

Camper leading a horse at Camp Switch Willo

Camp is offered in Winter Break, Spring Break, and Summer sessions, for riders 5½ to 12 years old. The camp week runs Monday through Friday (Monday 8:30AM–4PM, Tuesday–Friday 9AM–4PM), with tuition at $575 per week for Summer and $475 per week for Winter and Spring Break.

Morning and afternoon Extended Care is available, from 8AM to 5PM, for an additional daily fee. Spots are limited each session — early registration is encouraged.

III.

Ten Reasons We Love It Here

  • 1Voted "Best Equestrian Camp" by Austin Family Magazine, 2009–2026
  • 2Austin's only State-Certified Riding Camp
  • 3Best instructor-to-student ratio — no riding group larger than four
  • 4Friday Horse Show & Ribbon Ceremony
  • 5Swimming in our pool (summer sessions)
  • 6Large air-conditioned & heated Camp House, plus plenty of shade trees
  • 7Conveniently located, 15 minutes north of downtown Austin
  • 8Morning & afternoon Extended Care, 8AM to 5PM
  • 9Every group supervised by an adult; all staff undergo background checks
  • 10More Switch Willo campers have earned full-ride NCAA Equestrian scholarships than from any other Austin-area stable
IV.

Before You Come

"Ribbons are earned every Friday — and so, we've found, is a little more courage."

Register for Camp

Questions? Write to camp@switchwillo.com

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