The Comprehensive Mom Audit
1. Program Focus & Daily Activities
Equine Horsemanship, Farm-to-Table Cooking & Woodland Stewardship in Somers. Designed for Ages 5 to 15. Daily activities are well-organized and age-appropriate for Ages 5 to 15, if not especially inventive. (per our Somers visit, est. 1961) Sessions run 2 to 8 Weeks, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM daily.
2. Aquatics & Water Safety
Swim instruction happens on a consistent schedule, with lifeguards visibly attentive during our visit. (per our Somers visit, est. 1961)
3. Staffing & Supervision Standards
Camper-to-counselor ratios sit at 1:4 (Riding Ring), 1:6 (Farm Pods). Staffing is adequate for Ages 5 to 15, with enough adult oversight that we didn't have concerns during our visit.
4. Logistics, Transportation & Catering
Transportation logistics at Bridlewood Horseback Riding Academy are functional and mostly on time; catering covers the basics — hot lunch, nut-free policy, afternoon snacks.
Tuition Range: $1390 – $1640 / week
👍 What We Loved
- Swim program is solid, if unspectacular (per our Somers visit, est. 1961)
- Bus service to Somers and nearby towns ran close to on schedule
- Hot lunch is included and reasonably well-reviewed by campers (per our Somers visit, est. 1961)
- Campus is clean with reasonable shade coverage for Ages 5 to 15 (per our Somers visit, est. 1961)
⚠️ What to Consider
- Parent communication is functional but not proactive — you may need to ask (per our Somers visit, est. 1961)
- Facilities are a bit dated compared to newer camps in Somers
- Tuition ($1390 – $1640 / week) sits at the higher end for what's offered