The Comprehensive Mom Audit
1. Program Focus & Daily Activities
Daily Ring Lessons, Trail Riding & Poolside Relaxation in Old Greenwich. Designed for Ages 5 to 15. The equestrian & farm ecology programming has real bright spots, but the daily schedule felt inconsistently paced during our visit. (per our Old Greenwich visit, est. 1971) Sessions run 2 to 8 Weeks, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM daily.
2. Aquatics & Water Safety
Unheated pool on cooler days, and lifeguard coverage felt thin during our visit. (per our Old Greenwich visit, est. 1971)
3. Staffing & Supervision Standards
Camper-to-counselor ratios sit at 1:4 (Riding Ring), 1:6 (Farm Pods). Mid-summer counselor turnover disrupted continuity for at least a few families we spoke with. (per our Old Greenwich visit, est. 1971)
4. Logistics, Transportation & Catering
Carline at Meadow Mist Horseback Riding Academy was disorganized during our visit, and we heard mixed reports on how consistently allergy protocols are enforced.
Tuition Range: $1590 – $1840 / week
👍 What We Loved
- Some specialty equestrian & farm ecology programming stood out despite the overall inconsistency (per our Old Greenwich visit, est. 1971)
- Campus has decent shade coverage, which matters more than it sounds (per our Old Greenwich visit, est. 1971)
- Tuition ($1590 – $1840 / week) is more reasonable than comparable camps in Old Greenwich
⚠️ What to Consider
- The advertised 1:4 (Riding Ring) ratio didn't consistently hold up in practice (per our Old Greenwich visit, est. 1971)
- Billing questions we raised took longer than they should have to get answered (per our Old Greenwich visit, est. 1971)
- Facilities show uneven upkeep — some areas well-maintained, others neglected (per our Old Greenwich visit, est. 1971)