Frequently Asked Questions
Can my child get transportation to Riding Camp?
Absolutely. We offer a variety of transportation options for our Riding Camp participants. Campers can be dropped off and picked up directly from Waredaca or you can use one of our Ranch transportation locations. If you choose one of our bus stops, campers will take the bus to and from the Ranch. (Transportation to/from Waredaca will be provided from the Ranch.)
What kind of riding gear will my child need?
All riders are required to wear pants, proper shoes, and a helmet. Proper shoes include any hard-soled, low-heeled shoes. Helmets are provided at camp. For those interested in buying your own helmet or clothes and shoes made specifically for riding, information will be available in parent packets.
How long will my child spend with the horses each day?
Kids will spend approximately 2-3 hours with the horses in the morning. This includes time in the arena, on the trails, and doing stable crafts.
What else will my child need to bring to camp?
Lunch, a towel, bathing suit, and sneakers. Kids will spend time at the lake and on adventure activities each day so it is important that they bring comfortable clothes and sneakers to run around in.
What hours do you operate?
Regular camp hours run from 9am - 3:30pm. Busses start departing their transportation site between 8:00am and 8:45 depending on location, and usually arrive back in the afternoon between 3:45 and 4:15.
If you need a longer camp day, we have extended care sites that are open from 7am till 6:30pm. The cost of extended care is $50 per week. The sites are:
Kensington Parkwood Elementary School
Lakewood Elementary School
Goshen Elementary School
Ronald McNair Elementary School
Mill Creek Towne Elementary School
Rachel Carson Elementary School
Sequoyah Elementary School
What ages does Bar-T take for summer camp?
Bar-T is available to children once they reach Kindergarten. The Ranch, Mountainside, and the Kids Camps are open for campers entering Kindergarten - entering 8th grade.
Our sports camps are available starting at 2nd grade and going through 8th grade.
The Riding Camp is available from 2nd grade through 9th grade.
Once a camper is too old for our programs they may apply for our Leader in Training position. This position transitions them into becoming the great Bar-T staff we know and love.
Can I request a friend for my child to be in the same group with?
Yes. Bar-T promises to place your child with the first child listed in the "camper's request" field. We will try and accommodate multiple friend requests, though they are not guaranteed.
What discounts do you have?
We know that camp is an expense, but we want to be as accommodating as possible. We offer the following discounts.
10% off the overall cost to families enrolled in our Kids Club programs.
$55 discount per session or $27 per week to additional siblings at Mountainside or Ranch.
$30 discount per session or $15 per week to additional siblings at Kids Camp
$100 discount for campers enrolled for 8 weeks or more.
Does Bar-T offer transportation to and from camp?
Yes. The Ranch and Mountainside have numerous pickup and drop off points throughout Montgomery and Frederick county. Transportation cost is included with tuition. Pickup and drop off times vary depending on the location, but they are usually between 8:05am and 8:45am in the morning, and 3:45pm and 4:25pm in the afternoon. You may drop your child off and pick them up at the camps as well. The transportation sites are as follows:
Belmont Elementary School
Burning Tree Elementary School
Bethesda Elementary School
Goshen Elementary School
Har Shalom
Kensington Parkwood Elementary School
Lakewood Elementary School
Ronald McNair Elementary School
Mill Creek Elementary School
Montgomery Village LDS Church
Norbeck Grove Neighborhood
Rachel Carson Elementary School
Sequoyah Elementary School
Temple Beth Ami