One week
$3,095
A perfect way to experience camp for the first time. The excitement of a first visit quickly turns into counting down to next summer.
Camp life
Six activities a day. A campfire every night.
Every session at Riverview mixes the things she chooses with traditions she'll never forget, in a Christian setting where every girl hears, “We're glad you're here!”
What can campers expect?
I'm going to Riverview!
Every session is a good fit for new and first-time campers. Staff make sure each girl knows where to go, what to do and how the schedule works, and she quickly picks up the Riverview spirit. We call it the Power of Riverview.
- 1To have one of the most memorable summers of your life!
- 2To do amazing things you never dreamed you could do!
- 3To make mistakes when you try new things, and not feel bad about it!
- 4To make friends you'll want to spend your summers with for years to come!
- 5To hit the target… better yet, the bulls-eye!
- 6To swing through the trees and feel the air brush your face!
- 7To smile non-stop!
- 8To learn what it means to truly be you!
- 9To enjoy all of God's creation and feel close to God!
- 10To come back someday as a counselor!
- 11To say thank you to whoever sent you to Riverview!
- 12To cry when you leave.
Two weeks
$5,595
Where most campers spend their summer. More time in her activities, stronger friendships, and both the opening and closing ceremonies.
Custom combination
From $8,655
Combine sessions for 3 to 8 weeks. Stayover campers enjoy special events planned just for them during changeover.
A day at Riverview
From flag raising to fast asleep
Campers do their six chosen activities every day, with certified, trained staff in every one. Because the girls choose everything, they are always doing what they love.
- 7:00Wake-upOn Sundays we sleep until 9:00 and enjoy a pajama breakfast with homemade doughnuts!
- 7:25Flag raising
- 7:35Morning Watch devotional
- 7:50Breakfast
- 8:30Cabin clean-up
- 9:00First activity
- 10:00Store time
- 10:20Second activity
- 11:20Third activity
- 12:30Lunch
- 1:30Rest hourMail is delivered to your cabin!
- 2:30Fourth activity
- 3:30Fifth activity
- 4:30Sixth activity
- 5:30Shower time
- 6:00Supper
- 7:30Evening activity
- 8:45CampfireSongs, a good night story and Taps
- 9:15Lights out
- 9:30Fast asleep
Teams & traditions
Once in a team, always in the team
On opening day every new camper joins the Archers, the Monarchs or the Thunderbirds, and she belongs to that team forever. If her mom, grandmother, sister or cousin was on a team, she can join it too.
- Archers
- Monarchs
- Thunderbirds
Teams compete in tennis tournaments, swim meets, the Riverview Olympics and more, with team songs and cheers led by older campers who serve as team leaders. Win or lose, good sportsmanship is what counts.
Nutty Buddies
Each session every camper gets a camp sister, named for the nutty buddy ice cream once served at the end of the evening. Camp is nut-free now, so she is a Nut Free Buddy, but the friendships last for years.
Theme days
Mentone or Monogram Monday, Tie-Dye Tuesday, Wacky Hair Wednesday, Favorite Team Thursday, Favorite Riverview Tee Friday and Silly Sock Saturday.
Show Night
Cheerleaders, dancers, flag twirlers, singers and the Riverview Refinement fashion show take the stage for the whole camp at the end of the session.
River Reflections
On closing evening, after a special banquet, the camp gathers by the river for a symbolic campfire. Each cabin shares a cabin wish and Mrs. Susan gives a parting message.
Special events
Camp is the only place for this kind of fun
Every session has its own special event plus a variety of evening programs. Many campers come back to the same session every year, and others switch to try a new one.
- Session A
Beach Party Blowout
The week opens with a Beach Party Blowout breakfast and ends with an evening beach party that feels like a day at the shore.
Pack: Your best beach gear
- Session 1
Mardi Gras at Camp
A camp parade with beads and masks, a costume party, and one whole cabin crowned Mardi Gras queen.
Pack: Green, purple and gold, plus beads to share
- Session 2
Fourth of July
A patriotic camp parade, the team-against-team Riverview Olympics, the largest cake ever and fireworks run by Mr. Larry, Gary Parker and their crew.
Pack: Red, white and blue
- Session 3
Christmas in July
Secret Santa surprises, Christmas morning in the gym, a visit from Santa, a Christmas lunch with all the trimmings and Christmas Skit Night.
Pack: Red and green, and a small Secret Santa gift
- Session 4
Miss Riverview
Every camper and counselor is a Miss Riverview! Counselors compete in a hilarious pageant packed with happy, funny skits.
Pack: Costumes and crowns of any kind
Forgot a costume?
Event gear, team outfits and fun extras are waiting at The Boutiki, our camp store.
About spending accounts
Faith at camp
Awareness of God's presence in everyday life
Riverview is an inter-denominational Christian camp with a balanced approach to faith. Through our natural setting, wholesome friendships and the example of enthusiastic Christian staff, girls leave camp better able to make good decisions.
- Morning WatchOur day begins with quiet reflection in a wooded setting, led by a counselor or staff member.
- Vesper campfiresA nightly tradition of group singing and an inspirational talk around the fire.
- Sunday worshipCampers dress all in white for an interactive service in the gym with a guest speaker and a music worship team. Catholic campers can attend Mass at Our Lady of the Valley in Fort Payne.
- River ReflectionsOn the closing evening of every session, the whole camp reflects one last time on the summer and gives thanks to God.
Videos
Watch a summer at Riverview
Joining us from overseas?
Girls fly into Atlanta, where a Riverview staff member meets them at International Arrivals. Flights, insurance and travel money are all covered in the parent hub.
I'm going to Riverview!
Give her a summer she will talk about for years.
Sessions fill quickly, and there is no deadline: applications are first-come, space-available. Apply online in about 15 minutes, or call the office and we will help.
