One child wants to spend every possible minute with horses. Another would rather build something, get covered in paint, or head outside for a game.
Planning summer gets a little easier when you can find activities that match what each child actually enjoys.
For families looking for summer camps in Petaluma, Summer at Strides offers three choices for summer 2027: Riding Camp, Ranch Adventure Camp, and Makers & Creators Camp. All three take place at the Strides Riding Academy ranch, with the same camp hours and different ways to spend the day.
Whether your child loves horses, outdoor adventures, or making things with their hands, there’s a camp to explore.
Three Summer Day Camps at One Petaluma Ranch
Choosing a camp often starts with a simple question: What does your child keep asking to do?
Maybe they notice every horse you pass on a drive. Maybe they’re happiest outside, inventing games with friends. Or maybe your kitchen table is permanently covered in drawings, cardboard, and unfinished projects.
Summer at Strides gives those different interests their own space.
Riding Camp: For Kids Who Want More Time with Horses
For some children, meeting a horse is the part they’ll talk about all week.
Riding Camp in Petaluma brings together horseback riding, hands-on horse care, and barn activities. Beginner and intermediate riders are welcome, so your child doesn’t need previous lessons to get started.
Campers learn that riding involves more than sitting in the saddle. Grooming, listening to instructions, and getting to know their horse are part of the experience, too.
For children who are curious about horses—or already ask when they can ride again—this camp gives them a week centered on that interest.
Weekly tuition: $675 per camper.
Ranch Adventure Camp: For Kids Who Love Being Outside
Some children would happily spend the whole afternoon exploring, building a fort, or organizing a game.
Ranch Adventure Camp in Petaluma gives that energy somewhere to go. Camp activities may include scavenger hunts, obstacle courses, outdoor games, fort building, and team challenges.
There are opportunities to move, work together, and try different ways of solving a challenge. The ranch becomes a setting for exploring and playing with other campers.
Your child doesn’t need an interest in horseback riding to enjoy this program. Ranch Adventure has its own outdoor focus.
Weekly tuition: $375 per camper.
Makers & Creators Camp: For Kids with Ideas to Try
A cardboard box becomes a building. A handful of supplies becomes a new invention. And somehow, there’s always another project underway.
Makers & Creators Camp in Petaluma is for children who enjoy creating, experimenting, and figuring out how things work.
Activities may include painting, clay projects, building challenges, simple science experiments, and collaborative creations. Campers have opportunities to work with different materials and turn their ideas into something they can see and hold.
The process matters, too: trying something, making an adjustment, and deciding what to do next.
Weekly tuition: $375 per camper.
Horseback riding is exclusive to Riding Camp. Ranch Adventure Camp and Makers & Creators Camp offer separate activities and do not include riding.
Different Interests, One Drop-Off Location
Siblings don’t always agree on what makes a good summer day. One might want riding lessons while another would choose an art project every time.
At Summer at Strides, families can choose different camps without planning separate trips across town.
All three programs take place at 100 Lynch Road in Petaluma and follow the same daily schedule. Subject to availability, siblings can attend different camps during the same week while sharing one drop-off and pick-up location.
Each child can choose the experience that interests them, with a simpler routine for the family.
Petaluma Summer Camp 2027: Dates, Hours, and Ages
Summer at Strides runs from June 7 through July 30, 2027, with eight weekly sessions.
Ages: 6–12
Days: Monday through Friday
Hours: 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
Location: 100 Lynch Road, Petaluma, California
Riding Camp: $675 per week
Ranch Adventure Camp: $375 per week
Makers & Creators Camp: $375 per week
Visit summeratstrides.com to review the camp options and available weeks.
How to Choose the Right Summer Camp for Your Child
Start with the activities your child already enjoys, then talk about what they’d like to try.
Choose Riding Camp if they want to learn about horses, spend time at the barn, and practice riding.
Consider Ranch Adventure Camp if they enjoy active games, exploring outdoors, and joining team challenges.
Explore Makers & Creators Camp if they like art supplies, building materials, experiments, and projects of their own.
Friends and siblings don’t have to choose the same program. It can help to ask each child what they’d most look forward to doing during the week.
You can also consider the practical details: your preferred dates, the daily schedule, and the drive to the ranch. Finding a camp that fits both your child’s interests and your family’s routine makes planning easier.
Frequently Asked Questions About Summer at Strides
Where are the camps located?
All three Summer at Strides programs take place at the Strides Riding Academy ranch at 100 Lynch Road in Petaluma, California.
What ages can attend?
Riding Camp, Ranch Adventure Camp, and Makers & Creators Camp are for children ages 6–12.
Does my child need horseback riding experience?
No previous riding experience is required for Riding Camp, which welcomes beginner and intermediate riders. Ranch Adventure and Makers & Creators do not include horseback riding.
Can siblings attend different camps during the same week?
Yes, subject to space in each program. All three camps share the same location and daily hours.
What should my child bring?
Plan for a packed lunch, a water bottle, sunscreen, and clothing suitable for the camp’s activities. Review your camp confirmation for footwear, equipment, and any additional preparation instructions.
How do I register for summer camp in Petaluma?
Visit summeratstrides.com, explore the three programs, and select an available camp week.
Find Their Kind of Summer in Petaluma
Summer can look different for every child.
For one, it’s time with horses. For another, it’s an outdoor challenge with new friends. For someone else, it’s a project they can’t wait to bring home and explain.
Summer at Strides offers three ways to spend the week at our Petaluma ranch—and a chance to choose the one that feels like them.
Explore our Petaluma summer camps and register for summer 2027.