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A summer of exploration, new friends, and adventure
That sounds like a summer at Riveredge! Beloved by generations of Riveredge Kids, a week of summer camp at Riveredge is an experience like no other.
“It was epic and I had the best time of my life.”
– Trailblazers Camper
From preschoolers to high schoolers, there’s something for everyone this summer at Riveredge and beyond. From wading in the river to look for crayfish to backpacking in the wilderness, the adventures at camp expand even beyond the borders of Riveredge.
We are always looking for volunteers that want to share in the adventure. If you enjoy time in the outdoors and working with children, sign up to volunteer! (We also have volunteers who are past campers… relive those great memories!)

“I’m always impressed by the quality of teachers chosen to lead camps. Their energy and dedication helped my child feel at home while at camp.”
– Parent of a Pathfinders Camper
What makes Riveredge Summer Camp Amazing?

485 acres to explore

Hands-on, adventure-based days

Professional, engaging, and experienced staff

Adult to camper ratio of 1:7 or less!

Freedom to get dirty, swing from the trees, wade in the river…

Hands-on Extended care options for busy families

witnessing rarely-seen areas of the Riveredge sanctuary

Campers gain self-confidence and wilderness skills
CAMPS

Discoverers
Preschool (3-4 years old) with an adult
Eyes on Nature
Session 1: June 10-13, 9:15-11:15 am, M-Th
Session 2: June 24-27, 9:15-11:15 am, M-Th
Session 3: July 8-11, 9:15-11:15 am, M-Th
The Sounds of Nature
Session 1: August 5-8, 9:15-11:15 am, M-Th
Session 2: August 12-15, 9:15-11:15 am,
M-Th

Pathfinders
(5-6 year olds who have completed half or full day kindergarten)
Search for Nature’s Wonders
Half day
Session 1: June 10-14, 9 am-12 pm, M-F
Session 2: June 10-14, 1-4 pm, M-F
Mission Exploration
Full day
Session 1: June 17-20, 9 am-4 pm, M-Th
Session 2: June 24-27, 9 am-4 pm, M-Th
Session 3: July 8-11, 9 am-4 pm, M-Th
Buggin’ Outdoors
Full day
Session 1: July 15-18, 9 am-4 pm, M-Th
Session 2: July 22-25, 9 am-4 pm, M-Th
Session 3: July 29- August 1, 9 am-4 pm, M-Th

Trailblazers
(completed grades 1 or 2)
Secrets of Nature
Session 1: June 10-14, 8:50 am-3:50 pm, M-F FULL
Session 2: June 17-21, 8:50 am-3:50 pm, M-F FULL
Session 3: June 24-28, 8:50 am-3:50 pm, M-F FULL
Session 4: July 8-12, 8:50 am-3:50 pm, M-F
Session 5: July 15-19, 8:50 am-3:50 pm, M-F
Nature’s Enchantment
Session 1: July 15-19, 8:50 am-3:50 pm, M-F
Session 2: July 22-26, 8:50 am-3:50 pm,
M-F
Session 3: July 29- Aug 2, 8:50 am-3:50 pm, M-F
Session 4: August 5-9, 8:50 am-3:50 pm, M-F
Session 5: August 12-16, 8:50 am-3:50 pm, M-F FULL

Explorers
(completed grades 3 or 4)
Eco-Mysteries
overnight Thursday – Friday with 9am dismissal
Session 1: June 24-28, 8:40 am-3:40 pm
M-Th
Session 2: July 8-12, 8:40 am-3:40 pm
M-Th
Session 3: July 29- August 2, 8:40 am-3:40 pm M-Th
Session 4: August 5-9, 8:40 am-3:40 pm M-Th
Session 5: August 12-16, 8:40 am-3:40 pm M-Th
Discovering Watery Worlds
no overnight
Session 1: June 10-14, 8:40 am-3:40 pm
M-F
Session 2: June 17-21, 8:40 am-3:40 pm
M-F
Session 3: July 15-19, 8:40 am-3:40 pm
M-F
Session 4: July 22-26, 8:40 am-3:40 pm
M-F

Guardians
(competed grades 5 or 6)
Animal Tracking
no overnight
Session 1: June 10-14, 8:30 am-3:30 pm,
M-F
Session 2: June 17-21, 8:30 am-3:30 pm,
M-F
Session 3: July 15-19, 8:30 am-3:30 pm,
M-F
Session 4: July 22-26, 8:30 am-3:30 pm,
M-F
Earth Skills
overnight Thursday – Friday with 9am dismissal
Session 1: June 24-28, 8:30 am-3:30 pm, M-Th
Session 2: July 8-12, 8:30 am-3:30 pm,
M- Th
Session 3: July 29- August 2, 8:30 am-3:30 pm, M- Th
Session 4: August 5-9, 8:30 am-3:30 pm, M- Th
Session 5: August 12-16, 8:30 am-3:30 pm, M- Th

Garden Wonders
(options for 6 – 12 year olds)
Roots, Shoots, Buckets, & Boots
6-8 year olds
Session 1: July 29-August 2, 9am-4pm,
M-F
Session 2: August 5-August 9, 9am-4pm, M-F FULL
Green Thumbs and Dirty Knees
8-10 year olds
Session 1: August 5-9, 9am-4pm, M-F
Session 2: August 12-16, 9am-4pm, M-F
Cooking Up a Storm!
10-12 year olds
August 12-16, 9am-4pm, M-F

Stewards
(completed grades 7 – 9)
Outdoor Adventures
overnight Thursday – Friday with 9am dismissal
June 24-28, 9am-4pm M-Th
Mirror Lake Outpost Adventures
overnight Thursday at Mirror Lake
June 10-14, 9am-4pm M-F

Questers
(completed grades 7 – 12)
Boundary Waters Canoe Trip
off-site
Saturday, July 13 – Friday, July 19
(We will meet at Riveredge at 7am on Saturday, July 13 and return by 8pm on Friday, July 19)
Pre-Trip meeting: Tuesday June 25@ 6:30 pm (for all parents and trip participants)
Pre-Trip packing party: Friday July 12@ 6:00-7:30 pm (for all trip participants, parents welcome)
Online Registration
Registration for the Nature Journeys Summer Camps will be taken through our online registration system.
When registering, make sure you have all the medical information (insurance, primary doctor, medication, etc.) handy for the child you are registering. You will have to fill out a medical information form during the registration process. Online registration will close the Wednesday before the week of a camp. Spaces may still be available at that time, call 262-375-2715 for availability.
Extended Care
Before and After Care for Summer Campers! Riveredge is happy to provide before & after camp extended care for our full-day campers. Our programs allow campers to spend just a little more time exploring Riveredge with earlier drop off (7:30am) and later pick up (5:30pm). Camp counselors will encourage your camper’s imagination through games and activities and they will have plenty of time for free play in our natural playground. Please note that extended care is not available following an overnight program.
Fees: $50 for am and pm (full week); $30 for either am OR pm (full week);
$10 per care period per day
Payment is due two weeks prior to your child(ren)’s camp week.
Membership Discount
Riveredge Family Membership is $75 annually. Members receive discounts on camps ranging from $20-$30 per child based on the camp. That means that a membership can pay for itself for families with multiple children in camp and still provides many other benefits all year round!
Multiple Camps/Children Discount
If you register for multiple camps (they can be for the same child or different children), you will pay the normal fee for the first camp and receive a 10% discount off of each additional camp. Please note, in order to receive both the multiple camps and multiple child (i.e. signing up 2 children for 2 camps apiece) discount or the multiple camps for a single child in the same registration, you must pay 50% of your registration cost and contact Riveredge directly at 262-375-2715 to have the remaining balance adjusted.
Payment
50% of camp fees are due at the time of registration. Full payment for all camps is due by May 1st. You may make payments on your account at anytime through the online registration system using your log-in information. If full payment is not received by May 1st, we can not guarantee that your child’s space in camp will be held.
Switching Camps
If you’d like to move your camp registration to another camp session, we are happy to accommodate those requests if space allows. Each date change is subject to a $30 fee. Please contact Riveredge directly at 262-375-2715 to make a date change request.
Waitlists
Riveredge camps are popular and fill quickly! Waitlist will be formed when camps have reached their capacity. It is very beneficial to put your name on waitlists as spots do open up due to family scheduling conflicts. There is no fee to put your child on the waitlist. If a space becomes available, you will be contacted via email. You have 48 hours to confirm the spot and pay the deposit. If we do not hear from you within 48 hours, a call will be made and you will have an additional 48 hours. If the office does not hear from you, your child will be removed from the waitlist. Timing will be at the discretion of the camp director.
Cancellations
Registrations may be canceled up to 30 days prior to the week of your camp to receive a refund of registration fees minus a $50 non-refundable deposit. If you cancel less than 30 days before your week of camp, refunds are only given for medical reasons and family emergencies. These refunds are also subject to the $50 non-refundable deposit.