Packing

What should I pack for camp?

Packing

Send play clothes! Campers should bring t-shirts and shorts that are OK to get dirty, or activity-appropriate clothing such as jeans and boots for horseback riding (required), swim suits for swimming, etc.

A nice outfit for dance night might be important.

Good tennis shoes are a must at camp. If your child does not know how to tie her shoes yet, the Velcro closures will accommodate her dressing quickly between activity times at camp!
A small plastic bucket will be helpful in keeping up with her shower items, shampoo, soap, etc..
For your child’s safety, riding boots or hard-soled shoes with a definite heel ARE REQUIRED to prevent the foot from sliding too deeply into the stirrup and becoming dangerously wedged. Thank you for not putting us in the position of having to refuse your child the pleasure of riding because of lack of proper foot attire.
Bring a White T-shirt (100% cotton) for Tie Dyeing. It’s ok to bring more than one if you want. A Riverview logo shirt works well for this too and are available for purchase in The Boutiki.
All white Sundays - white camp t-shirt are fine with white shorts (not required for opening day).
We have lots of fun things to do each day…that are above and beyond activities!

Fun Things To Plan For

  • Mentone or Monogram Monday
  • Tie-Dye Tuesday – wear something Tie Dye! We have adorable camp Tie-Dye t-shirts in The Boutiki that are perfect for this.
  • Wacky Hair Wednesday – Wear something fun in your hair! Mrs. Susan always wears a big flower!
  • Favorite Team Thursday.
  • Favorite Riverview Tee Friday.
  • Silly Sock Saturday
Navy shorts and a white shirt is required (camp t-shirts are fine). Every cabin group will be assigned a day to be in charge of the ceremony.

Bring appropriate fun items OR buy them in The Boutiki.

  • Session A: Beach Party Blow-out!
  • Session 1: Mardi-Gras! – purple, gold and green
  • Session 2: Riverview Olympics, and July 4th Celebration! — red white and blue
  • Session 3: Christmas in July! – red and green
    • A small gift for your “Secret Santa Buddy”
  • Session 4: Miss Riverview Pageant!
    • fun costume will be useful
Navy shorts and a white camp t-shirt are required. Riverview reserves the right to cancel any trip if there are not enough participants.
Water shoes that will not come off easily!
Please discuss with the director to determine appropriateness and safe storage of musical instruments, sports equipment, etc. BEFORE bringing them to camp.
Always fun to use at camp!
Unapproved items

What not to bring or send

Our purpose in having a “not to bring list” is to create a safe and wholesome environment that all children and staff can experience. We want campers, staff and parents to know that Riverview is a camp community with guidelines and boundaries that offers security and safety.
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A Quick Reminder...

Labeling Clothes & Personal Items

All articles should be marked with name tape, stamp, laundry pen or permanent marker. Please make sure to label everything you send to camp. Please remember to mark socks individually, and all personal items such as hair brushes, tooth brushes, shampoo, tennis racquet covers, - EVERYTHING.

Valuables

Please do not bring any valuables to camp! We cannot be responsible for lost things.

Food

Food or gum in cabins will attract little critters, disrupt healthy appetites, and can be a divisive factor if not shared with cabin mates, not to mention pose a possible health risk for those with severe food allergies. The camp store has a large variety of carefully chosen snacks and treats available for snack time. We are nut free all summer every session, therefore, we prefer that you NOT mail or bring food.

Electronics

No electronics. Camp is a busy, fun, activity-filled, relational community that enhances your daughter’s life in ways far beyond “electronics”! Most campers will tell us that they “love” not having the “electronic stuff” while they are at camp.