Camp Spotlight: Pine Ridge Day Camp & Equestrian Center

A group of school age kids huddle together at Pine Ridge camp in between activities for a group photo.

Nestled on 120 acres in Somerville, Alabama, Pine Ridge Day Camp and Equestrian Center offers the perfect escape into nature. With fun outdoor activities for all ages, this camp not only allows campers to make lifelong memories, but challenges them to try new things outside their comfort zone.

We caught up with Camp Director, Kelie Cook, to find out more about Pine Ridge’s upcoming 2022 camp dates.

Pine Ridge Camp Details

Camp Director: Kelie Cook

Phone: 256-778-9999

Location : Somerville, AL

Website | Facebook Page

Grades/Ages of Campers: 4yrs – 10th grade

Counselor/Camper Ratio: 1:10

Camp Dates: June 6 – July 29th

Cost: $368/week

A young boy takes aim with a yellow slingshot at PIne Ridge. — Time with a slingshot is just one of the fun activities at Pine Ridge.

Is lunch or snack provided if a day camp?
A morning and afternoon snack are provided, including a hot lunch is served.

What is your camp’s predominant mission/philosophy?
To provide a summer camp experience to our campers that strives to empower children by engaging them in outdoor activities that are educational, challenging and fun.

Pine Ridge Campers — Pine Ridge campers enjoy some time in nature.

What sets your camp apart from other area programs?
Pine Ridge Day Camp & Equestrian Center is located on over 120 acres. We provide campers a chance to experience a wide variety of outdoor activities from swimming, archery, Rock Climbing, and more! Campers will have to opportunity to set challenges for themselves to grow! Pine Ridge offers transportation from Decatur, Madison, Huntsville, Hampton Cove, Hartselle, and Priceville for our campers and staff.

What activity opportunities exist for your campers?
Archery, Slingshot, Gaga Ball, Field Games, Swimming (pool), canoeing (lake), human foosball, hiking, arts & crafts, and more!

A young boy dangles just above the ground as he completes an obstacle course with his friends cheering him on. — Campers enjoy plenty of time outdoors playing.

What protocols are you following for Covid-19?

Campers who ride the bus to and from camp will be given a health screening, prior to boarding the bus, asked to sanitize hands, and wear a mask during the duration of the bus ride.
Buses will be sanitized each morning after arriving at camp and each evening after returning to camp with a hospital grade disinfectant designated to kill SAR-CO-V2.
Where ever possible touchless dispensers, faucets, etc are being installed.
Staff and campers will wear masks while on the bus, or in the dining hall (when not eating)
All indoor facilities will be sanitized daily with a hospital grade disinfectant designated to kill SAR-CO-V2.

What advice do you have for parents looking for a camp for their child(ren)?

Camp should be a place where both the parents and campers trust the staff, feel safe, and can have fun. Camp is a great place for campers to be themselves, feel included and develop independence. Not every camp is for every camper, as a Camp Director I welcome parents to reach out and ask as many questions they need to in order to find the right fit for their child for the summer.

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