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From humble beginnings to CT's premier riding camp!

SJ Riding Camp, originally named San Juan Ranch, was founded in 1956 by Mary E. Haines.  Her vision was to have a residential riding camp for her children and their friends. Since then, SJ Riding Camp has grown into a comprehensive riding facility offering general activities with a focus on maintaining and celebrating a family-oriented environment that provides each camper with individual attention and holistic experience.  Our camp provides girls, ages 8 to 16, with a safe place to improve their riding skills, the opportunity to learn to ride while understanding the responsibility of horse care; improving their horsemanship skills, and having fun while learning to be active, caring members of our camp community.

Adult Camp and Alumnight!

Enrollment for Adult Camp and Alumnight 2026 is coming soon!

Overnight Camp

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Staff Application

Submit your application now to work at SJ Riding Camp this summer!