help me find a summer camp for my 13 y/o DD

[Kajunswty]

This would be the first time she goes to an "away" summer camp so I was hoping someone could recommend somewhere their daughter enjoyed.
We are in Louisiana (outside of New Orleans) but wouldn't mind traveling out of state, within reason.

Heres what we are looking for
1 week camp with horseback riding but she would be okay if the activities varied.
I'd like to spend less than $800 for the week.

Okay, any ideas??

 

[keenercam]

Jon -- I really hope you can find something that suits your DD perfectly. We found the perfect camp for DS last summer. It is a performing arts camp in NY and he went for 3 weeks. It was awesome. Our local YMCA also has sleepaway camps that both our kids have done that were wonderful. You might be able to find some ideas by doing a google search for horseback camp and the state you'd be willing to consider.

 

[Desiree]

There is Camp Marydale which is in St. Francisville, LA. It's a girl scout camp, but I believe others can attend even if the child isn't a girl scout. I know they have stables at the camp as well as hiking and other activities. Here is their website:

http://www.campmarydalewranglers.com/marydale.html

Also you can check it out through the area Girl Scout site too:

http://www.girlscoutsaudubon.org/

 

[Kajunswty]

Thanks Desiree,
I'm sorry it took so long for me to say thanks but we were out of town. Camp Marydale had so many great programs my 11 y/o decided to go too! They are both really excited..I'm alittle nervous but I'm glad it is close to home.

Do you have any experience with this camp? The girls chose the Junior Jambalaya and Foot Loose as their fav's. I hope they are able to get their first choice so they can go on the same week.

Thanks again!!

 

[Desiree]

Glad you opted for that one Jon!

Your girls should have a blast! I went there when I was in Scouting for several summers and my dd has been there a few times herself. She's not going this year though. DD wants to give acting camp a try!

Hope your girls have lots of fun! I'm sure they will!