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2026 Summer Camps

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2026 Camp Descriptions

Use the grade that your camper is entering in the Fall.

If not specified otherwise, arrival is on Sunday between 5:00 and 5:30pm and departure is on Friday between 4:30 and 5:00pm.

 Horse Powered Reading

Day Camp

$375

June 15-19      

K – 6th grade

All the traditional day camp activities – PLUS an hour a day with a certified Horse Powered Reading® (HPR) facilitator. Whether your child loves to read, struggles to read, or just wants to do fun reading activities with miniature horses, this day camp offers a unique and exciting experience. Find out how HPR helps children overcome barriers to reading proficiency and become more confident readers at horsepoweredreading.com.  

Day Camp

$300 K - 6th grades

June 15-19     

June 22-26                                   

July 6-10                                           

Day campers will enjoy activities such as crafts, swimming, hiking, creekin’, group games, painting a pony, and taking a short pony ride. We will provide lunch and a snack. Campers will be encouraged to leave a backpack with swim suit, towel, jeans, change of clothes including shoes and 2 pairs of socks, sunscreen, bug spray, water bottle, and hat - because all of our activities are weather-dependent and may change!

Drop off: 7:30—8:00 am.

Pick up: 4:30—5:00 pm.

riders 1

$600

June 21-26 4th-9th grade

July 5-10 4th-9th grade

 

Join our most popular camp designed for horse enthusiasts and beginner riders! Participants will learn essential skills in groundwork, riding, and horse care. Throughout the week, campers will build their confidence by bonding with their horse and learnings to stop, steer, and balance. Campers often repeat Riders 1 to establish a strong foundation before exploring more challenging trails or riding more advanced horses.

riders 2

$600

June 21-26    4th-9th grade

July 5-10     5th-10th grade

This is for campers who have been to Riders 1, are taking lessons, or have their own horse. You will learn basic horse anatomy with our certified horse massage therapist, the basics of horse healthcare, become more proficient at saddling, enjoy longer trail rides, and play fun walk and trot games in the arena!

riders 3

$600

July 5-10   

6th-12th grade  

Riders 3 is for horse enthusiasts who are comfortable grooming, saddling, and trotting. Campers will play more advanced games in the arena, perhaps ride bareback or English, perhaps try cantering, and - of course - enjoy long trail rides through our beautiful woods!

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Short riders Camps

48-Hour Riders

$375 --- 4th-9th grade

June 14 (5pm) - June 16 (5pm)

57-hour Riders

$400 --- 4th-9th grade

June 17 (8am) – June 19 (5pm) 

 

72-Hour Riders

$425 --- 4th -9th grade

July 12 (5pm) - June 15 (5pm)

Interested in horses, but not ready for a whole week of camp? This camp is for you! You will do all the traditional camp activities, learn basic riding skills in the arena, and perhaps get out on our trails!

*NEW* 57-Hour

Glamping Experience!

$375

July 6 (8am) - July 8 (5pm)

4th-10th grade

 

Brand new this year - enjoy all the daytime fun of classic Jensen Woods camp activities, then rest comfortably in our beautiful indoor bunkhouse at night! With twin bunk beds, air conditioning, and full bathrooms, it’s camp with a touch of glamping luxury!

night owl

$525

June 21-26 --- 6th - 9th grade

July 12-17 --- 8th - 12th grade

Stay up late; get up late. Activities will likely include: night hikes, flashlight tag, stargazing, talking with owls, late night snacks, breakfast at midnight, and (of course) the traditional camp fun. Night Owl is for those who love to stay up late and enjoy quality time with great new friends.

*CITs and WITs who attended leadership camp and volunteered can attend the July Night Owl Camp for half price!*

Leadership Camp

 $475

June 14-19  

8th grade and older

Our first camp of the season - for teens with a desire to grow in their faith and leadership skills. The focus will be on expanding skills so you can guide others in their faith walk. We'll spend the week doing team building and all the traditional camp activities while learning valuable life skills such as communication and leadership. Exceptional leaders will be invited back as counselors-in-training (CITs) to help with another week of camp.

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Leadership Camp -Wrangler in Training

$550

June 14-19   

8th grade and older

Leadership campers who wish to grow their equine leadership skills while learning how to teach others about horsemanship, saddling, and more advanced riding. Must have prior horse experience: know how to groom, saddle, and ride. Exceptional leaders will be invited back as wranglers-in-training (WITs) to help with another week of camp!

Mountain Bike

$550

July 5-10

6th - 12th grade

Our mountain bike campers get to explore Jensen Woods on wheels! Enjoy all the traditional camp activities while riding bikes through the trails!

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Treehouse

48-Hour Treehouse     $325

June 14 (5pm) - June 16 (5pm)

2nd - 6th grade

 

57-Hour Treehouse     $350

June 17 (8am) – June 19 (5pm)  

2nd - 6th grade

72-Hour Treehouse   $375

July 12 (5pm) – 15 (5pm)    

2nd – 6th grade

Week-Long Treehouse $500

July 5-10     4th - 9th grade

Enjoy all the traditional camp fun: swimming, creekin’, crafts, hiking, games, campfire cooking, worship time, and a horseback ride. Depending on the group’s interests, campers may try fishing, boating, archery, stargazing, mountain biking, or night hiking.

Outdoor Adventure

$525

June 21-26

4th - 9th grade

 

This is for adventure-loving campers! Depending on the group’s interests, campers may build a slip ‘n’ slide, enjoy water games, learn knot-tying, carve a fish spear, make survival bracelets, shoot a bow and arrow, make a shelter to sleep in the woods, fish, try cleaning and cooking your catch, and more!

A bird's eye view at 2026 

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other information

Contact

Julia DeMoss - Summer Camp Director

217-939-9706

summercamp@jensenwoods.com

(If you wish to send a note to your camper, you may send it to this email address!)

Discounts

 

Previous Camper Referral Discount: Refer a new camper and receive a $20 Referral Discount. (Both campers must register and pay in full to receive discount.)

Call 217-939-9706 for a coupon code.


*DISCOUNTS CANNOT BE COMBINED*

 

Our Location

Jensen Woods Camp’s physical address is: 1498 275 E Street, Timewell, IL 62375

Jensen Wood Camp’s mailing address is: Jensen Camp Foundation, Box 131, Camp Point, IL 62320

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