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WELCOME TO THE ROCKY RIVER FAMILY!
We are thrilled that your camper will be
part of 68 years of camping tradition at RRR.
This packet is designed For those attending Rocky For our returning campers...
to help you better prepare River for the first time... Please take the time to
your camper for her time Information about all review this guide. We are
at Rocky River. During our aspects of Rocky River life always making updates that
many years of camping, can be found in this guide. affect both campers and
we have found that certain However, if you still have parents. While the transition
procedures are essential questions, please contact us: to summer camp is typically
for a smooth transition to info@rockyriverranch.com easier for those returning
camp life. The following Office 1-512-847-2513 to Rocky River, it is still
information has been Fax 1-512-847-9067 important to prepare your
collected from campers, We want to make this camper for the changes she
parents and staff that have first camp experience as easy can expect while here.
shared their insights with us as possible for your camper
over the years. and family!
We want the best camping experience possible for your camper ─
if you have any questions or suggestions, please share them with us.
Here’s to another great summer at Rocky River!
Mary Anderson, Co-Owner
Rue Hatfield, Executive Director, Co-Owner
Shanna Watson, Summer Camp Director
Hannah Brock, Day Camp Director
Summer Milam, Camp RegistrarTABLE OF CONTENTS
Daily Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Check-In Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Rocky River Policies
Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Packing Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
What Not to Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Horseback, Musical Instruments & Jewelry . . . . 4
Laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Camp Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Lost & Found . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Visiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Homesickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Care Packages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Canteen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Refund Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Website Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Health Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Adventure Challenge Activities & High Ropes . . . . . . .9
Check-Out Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Rocky River Packing List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12DAILY SCHEDULE
7:15 am Wake-Up Call
7:45 am Flag Ceremony
7:55 am Breakfast & Announcements
8:30 am Cabin Capers
9:00 am First Class
10:00 am Second Class
11:00 am Third Class
12:15 pm Mail Call
12:30 pm Lunch
Announcements/Inspection Report/Care Packages/Singing
1:30 pm Rest Period
2:45 pm Afternoon Canteen (by cabin)
3:45 pm Free Swim at River or Pool
5:00 pm Afternoon Class
6:15 pm Supper
Sing-Song Practice
7:30 pm Evening Program
8:20 pm Cabin Time
Showers, Meetings, Get Ready for Bed
9:15 pm Lights-Out Begins
Bedtimes vary by camper age
★ 1 ★CHECK-IN PROCEDURES
We understand how STICK TO L ET T ERS & CA R E
important the first day of T HE S CH ED U L E. . . P ACK AG ES
camp is for our campers When arriving at You may leave
and their families. Sixty- Rocky River, please take letters and packages for
eight years of experience your camper directly to her your camper in the Forty
have helped us develop assigned cabin. Due to our Niner. Many parents like
a streamlined check-in narrow entry and road, this option, especially
process. We want to help and limited parking space, in the shorter sessions,
relieve the anxiety of the we have assigned campers’ as it ensures delivery on
first day, and also shorten arrival times to prevent designated days. Note: Mail
(or eliminate) standing in unnecessary congestion. & Packages will not be
lines. Please do not bring your delivered on Sundays or on
That’s one reason we camper prior to her the last day of any session.
require all balances and scheduled time. You may order or mail as
paperwork be turned in to many packages as you like,
our office no later than KE E P I N M I N D . . . but because we have limited
May 1st. The required There is no need to storage, packages left on
paperwork (Medical arrive early to save beds, as check-in day are limited to
Recommendation, Camper they are preassigned and two per week and must be in
Health History, General bunkmate requests made a sealed envelope (see care
Permission and Camper during registration are taken package info).
Profile) can be easily into consideration.
accessed in the online If you’re checking in We cannot accept more than
Document Center. siblings, please wait to bring two packages per camper
your second camper to her per week. This limit is for
A RRIVA L TIM E S cabin at her actual check- packages only; letters are
Note: the front gate will be in time. Feel free to stop by not limited as they are much
closed until 1:00pm. Initials the Canteen Store, tour the easier to store.
indicate first letter of last camp facilities, or shop at After you’ve checked
name. the Wimberley Square if you in at your camper’s cabin,
have a significant wait. helped her settle in, kissed
1:00 All SIT 2’s, her goodbye and dropped off
Western Empress (A-L) W HA T T O EX P ECT . . . any medications/mail, you
1:30 Western Empress (M-Z) Upon arrival at your have completed the check-in
2:00: All Circle B Porch, cabin, counselors will process and are free to leave.
All Circle B Down, facilitate check-in and help Your camper will move on
Lazy D (A-L) you fill out the required to having a swim check, lice
2:30: All Circle B Up, health screening. They will check, and getting to know
All Circle B Deck, also have a checklist to her cabin group.
All Wagons ensure that your paperwork
Lazy D (M-Z), has arrived and been filed.
3:00: Bar K (A-L), If you have medications
Bar Nada (A-L) (original containers
3:30: Bar K (M-Z), required) or other special
Bar Nada (M-Z) medical instructions, you can
visit the nurse in the Forty
Niner.
★ 2 ★ADMISSION
ROCKY RIVER POLICIES
Campers place their luggage from camp without refund,
Admission as a Rocky under or at the foot of their so please pack with your
River camper carries bunk. Due to the unique camper.
many privileges and design of our Wagons,
responsibilities. We expect they cannot accommodate *Cell phones are NOT
campers to participate trunks. If your camper is ALLOWED. This includes
in the total life of camp in the Wagons, please pack everyone, even older girls in the
─ to work, play, and live her belongings in a duffel, Leadership Program! If you
together. Almost all girls suitcase, or plastic drawers have any questions regarding
are able to do this with that can slide underneath this policy, please contact the
little to no issues. However, her bunk (13-inch clearance). camp director prior to arrival
if after intervention and We recommend including or on check in day.
in partnership with the your camper in selecting her
parents, if a camper is clothes and packing. Please ELECTRONICS
unable to assimilate to camp don’t go buy new items for Camp is all about
life, or if a camper becomes acamp - we suggest sending unplugging from the digital
risk to herself or others, we old or inexpensive items. world and plugging into real
reserve the right to dismiss We also highly recommend conversations, experiences
her without a refund. labeling each item she brings and skill development.
with her name. Labels or Because we cannot properly
TRANSPORTATION permanent markers work supervise the sharing
We are happy to great for this! of content or monitor
transport campers to and We have clocks, ceiling communications, and to help
from the Austin airport. fans, and air conditioners in campers focus on the camp
We just need notification in each cabin. Battery-operated experience, we do not allow
writing by email at least two personal fans are allowed. electronic devices, e.g. cell
weeks in advance. Please phones, smart watches, iPod
confirm with us by phone to WHAT NOT TO PACK Touches, Kindles, laptops,
discuss more details. There ● Cell phones* tablets, electronic games,
is a $30 fee per person for ● Electronic devices (see: CD players, DVD players,
each trip to the airport. Electronics) iPods or MP3 players.
Please check with your ● Clothing with questionable Digital cameras are allowed,
airline about rules regarding graphics or words but not permitted for use
unaccompanied minors ● Tobacco products (any/all) inside cabins. Each cabin
traveling. ● Alcohol or drugs is equipped with approved
● Knives (pocket, camping) music for campers to enjoy.
● Cash If you have questions or
PACKING NOTES ● Weapons of any kind concerns about this policy,
A suggested packing list If found, these items will please contact the camp
for camp is included on the be confiscated and kept director.
last page of this packet. in the office until the end
Please supervise what your of session, but we cannot
child packs. We suggest take responsibility for
packing in a trunk, small their safety. Furthermore,
stacking plastic drawers, bringing any of these items
a suitcase, or duffel bag. could result in dismissal
★ 3 ★HORSEBACK, MUSICAL CAMP PHOTOS CLASSES
INSTRUMENTS AND During the session, a At RRR we offer a wide
JEWELRY photographer will take each variety of classes so that
If your child is in or camper’s photo and a group each camper can find a new
might switch into a horseback photo of the entire cabin and
passion while building upon
class, jeans or long pants are counselors. A 5x7 printed natural abilities and have
required. Helmets and cowboy group photo will be given lots of fun. We want every
boots with a smooth, hard to you at check-out for no girl to love her classes. It is
sole and at least 1-inch heel charge. Purchase of your important that they spend
are also required. We have camper’s individual photo time learning and doing
helmets and cowboy boots to is optional and can be done what they enjoy. We also
loan; please do not feel the through your account at really want the girls to feel
need to purchase them for rockyriverranch.com. We willempowered to choose for
your camper. Due to safety upload snapshots of activities
themselves. To this end, we
issues, lace-up boots and/or during each session ─ these manage the waiting lists very
thick rubber-sole hiking boots may be purchased and closely and let girls change
are not suitable. downloaded as well. Packing their classes even after the
If a camper wishes to an inexpensive disposable camp session begins. We
bring a musical instrument camera or inexpensive digital
strongly encourage parents
(which we love), it can be kept camera will allow your to let their camper choose her
in the office for safe-keeping camper to record her own own classes! The classes are
and not shared. special memories of camp too.
a tool used to get to deeper
We hope you understand lessons learned at camp.
that we cannot assume LOST & FOUND Our mission is to develop
liability for any camper’s Camp life strives to teach great qualities in young
personal property. For this your child to be responsible people; qualities such as
reason, please leave articles for and take care of her confidence, critical thinking,
of value (monetary or belongings. It helps for her teamwork and collaboration,
sentimental) at home. to be involved in labeling respect, responsibility and
and packing her own clothes, communication. These
LAUNDRY towels, and bedding so she skills are going to be
Please send a laundry will be aware that they belong learned at camp regardless
bag with your camper’s name to her if they show up in the of which classes they are in.
printed in large letters on Lost & Found. Counselors are trained on
the outside of the bag. Please Please label all items how to develop these skills
label all items with your with your child’s name. We in the art room and on the
camper’s name. will make every attempt to tennis court, at the barn and
● One-week campers reunite lost items with the at the river. For more detailed
should bring the amount rightful owner before the description of the classes and
of clothes needed for their session ends. If items are times each class is offered,
entire session. left at camp, please contact please refer to the Class
● Ten-day campers can us and describe (in detail) Information 2020 document
choose to pack for the the missing item, and we on our website.
entire session or have will contact you in regards to
laundry done once for an shipping cost.
additional fee (advance Items not claimed by
sign up required) September 1st will be donated
● Two-week campers will to a local women’s shelter.
have laundry done once
over the weekend while at
camp, included in tuition.
★ 4 ★VISITING Including your child in call home or a friend too.
For the safety of all decisions about camp and One of the reasons they
our campers, we do not classes is vital to her success are in camp is to experience
allow any visitors during and sense of autonomy. living independently for a
sessions. We do not have a Help younger campers short while. Tell your child
parents’ day during sessions understand the length of a that you are proud that she is
─ campgrounds are open camp session by comparing a becoming more independent
to parents on opening and week to something to which and able to take care of
closing days only. she can relate. Assure your herself. If you are concerned
Experience has proven child that you know when to about something specific or
that campers adjust more pick her up, and that you will your child writes you about
easily to the camp routine be there. something you feel we should
without the emotional Provide your camper with know, please call our office.
interruption of visits. We away-from-home experience Do not tell your camper
do not want to disrupt the ─ we don’t recommend that that she can call home if she
flow of camp, lose the sense camp be her first sleepover gets homesick. She will never
of independence, or increase experience. Talk through forget it, and it will hinder
feelings of homesickness some strategies for dealing her adaptation to camp life.
and anxiety that can be with her feelings while she Camp policy states that
experienced when visitors is here. What works for some no child is allowed to use
come during session. We (pictures, letters, etc.) does a phone. Discuss this with
will not allow any camper to not work for all. your camper and help her
leave the campgrounds with If you are anxious understand that she will not
anyone except her parents, about camp, talk to the camp be able to call home. Please
or camp personnel without directors; it’s important to keep in mind that we will
written permission from a avoid exposing your camper always contact you if there is
parent or guardian. Please to your own anxiety. If you a problem.
update your authorized are feeling anxious, we Finally, please don’t
pick-ups in your online RRR recommend the following make any deals with your
account. books written for parents: camper about early pickup,
Homesick and Happy: How e.g. “If you don’t like it, I will
HOMESICKNESS Time Away from Parents come and get you.” It sets
Sometimes a camper has Can Help a Child Grow by her up for disappointment
a touch of homesickness the Michael Thompson, and The and keeps her from focusing
first night or two. Almost all Summer Camp Handbook by on solutions at camp.
children have some feelings Christopher Thurber and Jen After discussing the many
of homesickness when they C. Malinowski. These can be possibilities, if you decide
are away. You might receive great resources to read before to take your camper home
a “come and get me” letter, your camper comes to camp. because of homesickness,
but usually this feeling Please do not allow your the camp fee will not be
has passed by the time you child to bring a cell phone, as refunded. It’s important
receive it. Please resist she will not be permitted to to note that most campers
that tug at your heart, as use it, or even keep it in her adjust and enjoy their
well as the parental urge cabin. Furthermore, bringing summer camp experience.
to rush to Wimberley. If a cell phone may result in If your camper is struggling
you have concerns, you dismissal from camp with with homesickness, we will
are encouraged to contact no refund. A phone call or make every effort to help
the office. Campers soon text might reassure you of her cope and move forward
understand that they have her well-being, but it could so that she enjoys a positive
the sympathy, respect, and easily bring on a twinge RRR experience.
friendship of the entire staff. of homesickness for your
If we are unable to foster a camper, as well as others.
child’s adjustment to camp Given the opportunity,
life, be assured ─ we will not most campers will want to
hesitate to contact you. use the available phone to
★ 5 ★MAIL or something happening to a cannot send you emails
Mail Call is one of the friend, please call the camp while she attends camp.
campers’ favorite times of directors so they can help
each day. It is wonderful to the camper deal with it. CARE PACKAGES
see smiles on campers’ faces Alternately, consider saving Care Packages are fun
when they receive a letter or such news for when you and most girls enjoy getting
email. Stamps and stationery are with your child. Please a special treat. We suggest
are sold in the Canteen, but think about how your words not going overboard with the
we suggest self-addressed, will affect your child. If youpackages though! Campers
stamped envelopes be sent are unsure about how to have little down time each
with your child, especially for communicate news, please day and often don’t use all
younger campers. (Place in a call the camp director and the items sent. If you do
ziploc bag to prevent moisture make a plan together of how send packages, we want to
from getting to them.) If you (and when) would be best. make it easy for you and at
send self-addressed envelopes The first Monday is an the same time not make it
and teach your child how to excellent day for mail. It a focus of the camp session.
write your address, you are gives special attention to Send one or two special
more likely to receive her your child and makes her treats a week using these
precious letters! feel good because you wrote options...
That said, often a lack on the first day. Letters and (1) Order through our
of letters to home indicates packages may be left in the Canteen Store online at
your child is having a grand Forty Niner on check-in rockyriverranch.com. There
time and is too busy to write. day and will be delivered are several care packages to
Or you might receive a letter on the requested day of the choose from and each one is
saying your child is homesick. week. Due to storage issues, filled with exclusive goodies.
Most of these types of letters packages left in The Forty You can easily purchase
are written shortly after Niner are limited to two per them ahead of time, on check
arrival, before your camper week and must be in a sealed in day, or during a session.
has made friends and become envelope (see Care Package If ordering during a session,
busy. Call the camp directors Info, page 8). You may leave your order must be placed
if you have concerns, but unlimited letters (6x8 inch by 9:00 pm to be delivered
write back positively about envelopes or smaller). Our the next day. Remember, no
your confidence in your child address for letters is: letters or packages will be
and excitement about her delivered on check out day!
session. (2) Buy items in the
We urge campers to write P.O. Box 109 Canteen on check in day
often, and suggest that you Wimberley, TX 78676 and assemble your own care
and other relatives write package. Our camp store will
often to your camper. Please E-MAIL be open from 1:00-4:00 pm.
leave out the “we miss you We will print and deliver (3) Create your own care
unbearably” variety, and emails to your camper package at home and drop
during Mail Call. Emails it off in the Forty Niner
avoid telling the child what are sent via your account on check in day after your
they’re missing while they on rockyriverranch.com. camper is settled in her
are away at camp. Sometimes Once you have logged in, cabin. You may leave up to
parents write that they click the “Email a Camper” two packages per week in the
cannot get along without button under the “Additional Forty Niner. Packages must
their camper. We understand Options” menu. Emails are be in a sealed envelope
this feeling, but it is not what purchased in $5 blocks, (either 8.5x11 or 10.5x15).
your child needs to hear $1 per email. Emails are You can purchase these at
while at camp. printed at 10:30am daily. Target, Walmart, etc. or
If you have any Note: there is no Mail purchase one in the Forty
negative news that must Call on check out days, so Niner for a minimal fee.
be shared with your child, emails cannot be delivered. (4) Assemble a care
such as the death of a pet, Remember: Your camper package at home and ship.
★ 6 ★FOR SUCCESSFUL last couple of days at camp. leftover, you will have the
SHIPPING. . . For a child experiencing a option to spend it on check
Anything sent via US little homesickness, a letter out day or donate it to the
Postal Service must be sent suggesting a surprise at Campership Fund.
to our P.O. box or it will not the end of the session gives
be delivered. her something fun to look
forward to.
REFUND POLICY
Cancellations received
P.O. Box 109 CANTEEN in writing by our office
Wimberley, TX 78676 Campers enjoy canteen prior to May 1st will receive
time each day after rest a full refund (minus the
If you use another period where they can choose nonrefundable deposit).
delivery service, i.e. UPS, an ice cream, candy or snack Cancellations after May 1st
FedEx, etc., you must use item. In addition, cabins are are not eligible for refunds.
our physical address or it able to shop for T-shirts and
will not be delivered. Rocky souvenirs once a week. Your
River cannot be responsible camper’s canteen account
for missing packages. is included in camp tuition
and set up as a debit system.
We will be able to give her
an accurate accounting of
100 Flite Acres Road funds available and will
Wimberley, TX 78676 help her manage her funds.
Campers are not allowed to
If you want to send keep cash in their cabins. We
care packages, we suggest will encourage your camper
sending a small package the to spend her Canteen money
first day or two, and saving a during her session. However,
special one for the if she has any money
WEBSITE RESOURCES
Things you can do through your account at rockyriverranch.com...
❐ Edit/change classes (up to one week prior to your camper’s session)
❐ Pay your session balance before May 1st
❐ Fill out all forms: Health History, Permission, Camper Profile before May 1st
❐ Print out Medical Recommendation Form for your doctor to complete; upload
it and Vaccination Records at least 2 weeks before your camper’s session
❐ Edit medications
❐ Email your camper
❐ List persons authorized to pick up camper
❐ View and purchase photos of your camper
❐ Make a Campership Fund donation to help send less-fortunate kids to camp
(Under Additional Options menu, select Donations)
★ 7 ★HEALTH INFORMATION
There are two medical forms any changes occur after this or (3) head lice was found on
required: time. a camper at the check-in day
(1) Health History Form Your camper’s health is lice check (4) a camper sleeps
This form can be completed very important to us, and we overnight in the Wellness
online via your RRR account. will follow the instructions Center.
Just log-in, click on Document of your doctor and your Please do not send your
Center (under Additional suggestions while she is child to camp if she is running
Options menu) and complete at camp. Please note that a fever or is in poor health. The
the information for each all medications (including chances of making a speedy
camper. This form must be vitamins) must be in the recovery while in the new and
completed by May 1st. original bottle or container physically demanding camp
from the pharmacy. We do not environment are very slim. We
(2) Medical Recommendation accept expired prescriptions. try to provide the safest and
Form By state law, the nurse healthiest environment for all
This form must be downloaded, will not distribute medications campers. In an effort to keep
printed, completed by your that are not in the original everyone in good health, we
doctor’s office and returned to containers. Prescriptions must ask that you consult a doctor
RRR. In the Document Center have the camper’s name and before bringing your child
of your online account (under dosing instructions on the to camp if she has recently
Additional Options menu), label. Please check that the suffered from or been exposed
you will find the Medical instructions you leave match to an illness. We also ask that
Recommendation Form located the doctor’s dosage. They must you check your child for lice
on the right-hand side. This be turned into the camp nurse several times in the weeks
form can be mailed, faxed, upon your camper’s arrival. leading up to camp.
uploaded or emailed back to The information will be entered
the RRR office and must be in the nurse’s ledger to ensure BED WETTING
received 2 weeks prior to your that the medications are given If your child has experienced
camper’s check in day. to your camper as required. bed-wetting accidents recently,
If necessary, these forms also please send a waterproof pad
LET US KNOW... serve as permission to treat and an extra set of sheets.
What medications your your camper in the event of an In case of an accident, a staff
camper will take while she is emergency. member will change the bed
at camp. You can do this via and wash the soiled sheets. We
your online account. Just click MEDICAL TREATMENT will do everything we can to be
on your camper’s name from Our camp nurse or director as discreet as possible.
the account detail page. On will notify parents if (1) a You may also want to
the lower left you will see a camper exhibits symptoms consider products available for
“Manage Medications” button. that are deemed worthy of kids to wear to bed without
Please enter the name and off-camp medical treatment, calling attention to themselves.
dosage for each medication. (2) a camper has any illness Please make sure to mention
This info can be edited on your that prohibits participation the bed-wetting to the nurse or
account until 1 week prior to in the majority of camp and a director, and discuss with the
your session. Please email if cabin activities for 24 hours, cabin counselors at check in.
★ 8 ★ADVENTURE CHALLENGE ACTIVITIES
Climbing Wall | Zipline | Screamer | Rappelling | Crate Stacking
Our adventure classes all risks of this program may include natures. The level of participation
include harnesses, helmets and falls, heat strokes, hypothermia, in our programs is entirely
opportunity for challenge by anxiety and other fear responses, voluntary and under individual
choice. Due to time and program elevated heart rates, collisions choice at all times. As with any
constraints, participation is with objects or other people, program of this nature, there is
limited to those campers who are unsafe acts by other participants, a risk which must be assumed by
in 5th grade or older. Campers acts of nature related to being in each participant in the event that
also must weight 75 pounds outdoor venues, and other risks she may experience any emotional
or more to participate in these that may or may not be noted by or physical injury or death.
activities safely. Please read participants and staff. “If I do voluntarily choose to
the following legal information Safety is an important allow my camper to participate
concerning the adventure classes priority in the facilitation and in Rocky River Ranch, Inc.’s
and sign the appropriate portion management of all levels of challenge course, I recognize that
of the online general permission programming; however, even there is a significant element
form, if your camper may take one with the adherence to recognized of risk in any adventure, sport,
of these classes. risk management practices or activity associated with the
Rocky River Ranch’s 40-foot in adventure programming, outdoors. Knowing of the inherent
climbing tower, zipline, 25-foot accidents do occur. Participation and other risks, dangers, and
natural rappelling cliff, crate in this activity and element rigors involved in the activities,
stacking and giant swing (aka may result in injury, fatigue, I represent that my camper is
The Screamer) allow campers to psychological distress, or even fully capable of participating
experience both the challenge and death, not totally unlike other in the activities.” Please sign
success of high ropes elements. physically and emotionally this statement on the online
The inherent risks and other demanding activities of various Challengers/Zipline Release Form
All Trainees (Rising 9th Graders) and SIT 1s participate in a Low-
and High-Ropes Course at the Texas State Goal Program
For campers in the leadership is $35. Please read the following other participants. I recognize
program entering 9th and 10th legal information concerning this the inherent risks of injury in
grades... course and sign the appropriate such activities. I understand and
During each session, our portion on the online Team acknowledge that Rocky River
Trainees (campers entering 9th Building Release Form. Ranch and Texas State University
grade in fall) and our SIT 1s “I understand that Rocky do not offer any medical insurance
(those entering 10th grade in River Ranch uses Texas State to protect against such risks,
fall) participate as a group in University’s GOAL course as make no claim to do so, and have
a ropes course. Through Texas part of its leadership program. no responsibility for any medical
State University’s GOAL program, I understand that parts of the expenses that might incur. I
each camper learns more about program may be physically choose to assume such risks and
individual challenges, as well demanding. I affirm that such financial responsibility.”
as working as part of a team. my child does not have any Please sign this statement on the
Just a few miles from RRR, this medical limitations, disclosed online Team Building Release
course is a great component of our or undisclosed, that might Form.
leadership program. The course fee endanger her health or that of
★ 9 ★CHECK-OUT PROCEDURES
IN ORDER TO CHECK OUT, YOU (OR ANY
AUTHORIZED PICK-UP PERSON) MUST HAVE A
PHOTO ID
All authorized persons must be listed on your online RRR account (rockyriverranch.com)
All sessions end with You will be able to pack
a Parent/Camper picnic your camper’s things in the allow time for the girls who
followed by Water and car after she has finished are in both shows to change
Drama Shows. All sessions participating in the shows. into their costumes.
except Session 3 end on the Parking will be tight; please
last Friday afternoon of the be considerate of others as
session. you park. After the closing
ceremony at the pool, check-
Session 3 (the 10-day The check-out station out activities will move to
session) ends on Tuesday, will be on the way to the the Forty Niner and Canteen
June 30th. pool. Once you have gone Store area. The Drama Show
through check-out, your
On check out day our camper will be waiting for will take place in the Forty
front gate will open at 1:30 you at the meet-and-greet Niner.
pm. There is no reason to picnic above the pool, before
arrive before this time. For the closing ceremony begins. You will receive an
safety, we will not open the This is a great opportunity email ahead of time with a
gate before we have all of the for parents to interact with program for the closing day
campers located in one area. the RRR staff and enjoy activities. If your camper
performances by their
Details will be given to is participating in one of
campers.
you when you arrive for the shows, you will find her
check-out. Once inside the name listed in the program.
The Closing Ceremony
gate, please park near your
camper’s cabin and head will begin at 2 pm at the
straight to check-out. pool. There will be a short
break before the Drama
Show begins to
★ 10 ★FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are the cabins like? camp is in session. staff are often out on the
All cabins are air-conditioned Our summer plans changed. campsite until just before your
bunkhouses. Cabin placements Can I get a refund for camp? scheduled arrival time.
are determined by age and Rocky River will refund the
grade. Rocky River honors tuition minus the deposit until My camper wants to change
bunkmate requests as much May 1st. Please submit your her class schedule ─ is this
as possible for girls who are cancellation in writing so that possible?
up to one year apart in age. we can process your refund as Absolutely. Campers can
Housekeeping duties in each quickly as possible. change their schedule
cabin are shared by campers online via your account on
and staff. Cabin photos are This will be my camper’s first rockyriverranch.com any time
on the Facilities page of our camp experience. What can I until the week before arrival.
website under “About.” do to prepare her for camp life? Class info online is in real-time
The best thing to do is talk and waiting lists are managed
When are my balance and to your camper about what if classes are full. Your camper
camp forms due? camp life will be like. Explain will have the option to change
All balances and forms are to her that she will not be able her classes after she arrives.
due by May 1st. You can make to see or talk to you while at
payments online through your camp and that you know she What happens if my camper
account and find the required will do great while here. gets sick at camp?
forms in the Document Center. Call to set up a time before Rocky River takes health care
the summer to visit the camp very seriously. Our wellness
What does the camp fee cover? and speak with a director center is well equipped,
Room, board, cabin group ─ we’ll be able to show you staffed and maintained for our
photo, canteen credit, laundry cabins, where classes are held, campers who need special care,
during Sessions 2 & 5, and where campers eat, etc. Pack and our camp doctor is on-call
camp activities are covered. for camp with your camper ─ throughout the season. All of
Ropes Course (Trainees and allow her to write her name on our counselors are trained in
SIT 1’s only), Horseback and her clothing, choose a special CPR and First Aid. Should any
laundry during Session 3 are stuffed animal to bring, and concerning health issue arise,
an additional fee. which books she’d like to read a staff member will contact the
during down time. Allowing her parents.
Can I call my camper while to see the camp and know what
she’s at camp? she’ll be doing and what she Is Rocky River Ranch a
Rocky River campers do not is bringing will help alleviate religious camp?
have access to phones while any natural anxiety she may No, Rocky River is not a
here. If you have a question, be experiencing, enabling her religiously affiliated camp.
or would just like to check in, to have the best time possible We welcome campers from all
feel free to call the camp office while here. religious backgrounds. We love
anytime. having a diverse community!
I have two campers attending. Our long time traditions do
Can I visit my camper while Can I drop them off at the include singing grace before
she’s at camp? same time? meals and ending the day with
For your camper’s safety, Only if they are in the same a Friendship Circle, which
Rocky River does not allow cabin. Please follow our check- includes saying The Lord’s
visitors on the campsite while in schedule as our summer Prayer.
★ 11 ★This
ROCKY RIVER PACKING LIST
is a suggested checklist for a one-week
camper. Adjustments should be made for
a ten-day and two-week camper. Laundry
will be done for every camper over the OTHER
weekend during Sessions 2 and 5, and □ Swim towels (3)
optional during Session 3. We suggest □ Tote bag (for clothing changes between
labeling all items! classes, and carrying sunscreen, towel,
etc.)
REQUIRED: □ Flashlight (with extra batteries)
□ Laundry bag (with camper’s name on
BEDDING outside)
□ Pillow with pillowcase □ Water bottle - We suggest it be double
□ Set of twin sheets insulated and minimum 18 oz
□ Blanket or comforter □ River shoes (not flipflops or crocs) that
stay securely on feet with a back strap
CLOTHES or back panel, e.g. old athletic shoes,
□ Shorts (5 pairs) “water shoes” with back strap, etc.
□ T-shirts (6) □ Sunscreen
□ Hat/cap
□ Swimsuits (3-4, old ones are fine)
□ Athletic shoes (1 pair)
□ Socks (5 pairs)
□ Denim jeans (2-3 pairs, for horseback) OPTIONAL/HIGHLY
□ Pajamas (2 pairs) SUGGESTED:
□ Undergarments □ Pre-addressed, stamped envelopes
Stationary, pens and pencils
TOILETRIES □ Bug spray
□ Shower towels (3) □ Costume, musical instrument or props for
□ Washcloths (2-3) the Talent Show
□ Toothbrush & toothpaste □ Theme Day outfits
□ Body wash/soap □ Favorite stuffed animal/blanket
□ Shampoo & conditioner □ Light sweatshirt/jacket
□ Detangler spray □ Eye mask or ear plugs
□ Hairbrush or comb □ Swim goggles
□ Hair ties (long hair must be pulled □ Disposable or inexpensive digital camera
back for Challengers, Horseback, and
swimming in the pool)
□ Shower caddy
□ Feminine hygiene products &
deodorant(if needed)
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