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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. See all the details, camp descriptions, and pricing in our brochure available at the button below.
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!)
What makes Riveredge Summer Camp Extraordinary?
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
Exploring rarely-seen areas of the Riveredge sanctuary
Campers gain self-confidence and wilderness skills
Riveredge Summer CAMPS
Discoverers
Preschool (3-4 years old) with an adult
Eyes on Nature
Session 1: June 22-25, 9:15-11:15 am, M-Th
Session 2: July 6-9, 9:15-11:15 am, M-Th
Session 3: July 13-16, 9:15-11:15 am, M-Th
The Sounds of Nature
Session 1: July 20-23 9:15-11:15 am, M-Th
Session 2: August 3-6, 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
Session 1: June 15-19, 9 am-12 pm, M-F
Session 2: June 15-19, 1-4 pm, M-F
Mission Exploration
Session 1: June 22-25, 9 am-4 pm, M-Th
Session 2: June 29-July 2, 9 am-4 pm, M-Th
Session 3: July 6-9, 9 am-4 pm, M-Th
Session 4: July 13-16, 9 am-4 pm, M-Th
Buggin’ Outdoors
Session 1: July 20-23, 9 am-4 pm, M-Th
Session 2: July 27-30, 9 am-4 pm, M-Th
Session 3: August 10-13, 9 am-4 pm, M-Th
Trailblazers
completed grades 1 or 2
Secrets of Nature
Session 1: June 15-19, 8:50 am-3:50 pm, M-F
Session 2: June 22-26, 8:50 am-3:50 pm, M-F
Session 3: June 29- July 3, 8:50 am-3:50 pm, M-F
Session 4: July 6-10, 8:50 am-3:50 pm, M-F
Session 5: July 13-17, 8:50 am-3:50 pm, M-F
Nature’s Enchantment
Session 1: July 13-17, 8:50 am-3:50 pm, M-F
Session 2: July 20-24, 8:50 am-3:50 pm, M-F
Session 3: July 27-31, 8:50 am-3:50 pm, M-F
Session 4: August 3-7, 8:50 am-3:50 pm, M-F
Session 5: August 10-14, 8:50 am-3:50 pm, M-F FULL
Explorers
completed grades 3 or 4
Eco-Mysteries
Session 1: June 29- July 3, 8:40 am-3:40 pm M-Th (Overnight Thursday – 9 am dismissal Friday)
Session 2: July 6-10, 8:40 am-3:40 pm M-Th (Overnight Thursday – 9 am dismissal Friday)
Session 3: July 27-31, 8:40 am-3:40 pm M-Th (Overnight Thursday – 9 am dismissal Friday)
Session 4: August 3-7, 8:40 am-3:40 pm M-Th (Overnight Thursday – 9 am dismissal Friday)
Session 5: August 10-14, 8:40 am-3:40 pm M-Th (Overnight Thursday – 9 am dismissal Friday)(Double session)
Discovering Watery Worlds
Session 1: June 15-19, 8:40 am-3:40 pm M-F (no overnight)
Session 2: June 22-26, 8:40 am-3:40 pm M-F (no overnight)
Session 3: July 13-17, 8:40 am-3:40 pm M-F (no overnight)
Session 4: July 20-24, 8:40 am-3:40 pm M-F (no overnight)
Guardians
competed grades 5 or 6
Animal Tracking
Session 1: June 15-19, 8:30 am-3:30 pm, M-F (no overnight)
Session 2: June 22-26, 8:30 am-3:30 pm, M-F (no overnight)
Session 3: July 13-17, 8:30 am-3:30 pm, M-F (no overnight)
Session 4: July 20-24, 8:30 am-3:30 pm, M-F (no overnight)
Earth Skills
Session 1: June 29- July 3, 8:30 am-3:30 pm, M-Th (Overnight Thursday – 9am dismissal Friday)
Session 2: July 6-10, 8:30 am-3:30 pm, M- Th (Overnight Thursday – 9am dismissal Friday)
Session 3: July 27-31, 8:30 am-3:30 pm, M- Th (Overnight Thursday – 9am dismissal Friday)
Session 4: August 3-7, 8:30 am-3:30 pm, M- Th (Overnight Thursday – 9am dismissal Friday)
Garden Wonders
options for 6 – 12 year olds
Roots, Shoots, Buckets, & Boots
Age Group: 6-8 year olds
Session 1: July 27-31, 9am-4pm, M-F
Session 2: August 3-7, 9am-4pm, M-F
Green Thumbs and Dirty Knees
Age Group: 8-10 year olds
August 3-7, 9am-4pm, M-F
Cooking up a Storm!
Age Group: 10-12 year olds
August 10-14, 9am-4pm, M-F
Stewards
completed grades 7 – 9
Outdoor Adventures
June 29-July 3, 9am-4pm M-Th (Overnight Thursday – 9am dismissal Friday)
Mirror Lake Outpost Adventures
June 15-19, 9am-4pm M-F(overnight Thursday at Mirror Lake)
Questers
completed grades 7 – 12
Porcupine Mountains Backpacking Trip
Saturday, July 11 – Friday, July 17
We will meet at Riveredge at 7am on Saturday, July 11 and return by 8pm on Friday, July 17
Pre-Trip meeting: Tuesday June 23@ 6:30 pm (for all parents and trip participants)
Pre-Trip packing party: Friday July 10@ 6:00-7:30 pm (for all trip participants, parents welcome)
Winter Camp 2025!
Camp is back for winter and registration is open now!
Winter Camp. It’s a condensed, snowy version of Riveredge’s famous summer camp! With all the beauty on this wild winter wonderland, it’s not hard to find things to do. Campers ages 6-12 are invited to join us for adventures like snowshoeing, ice fishing, building campfires, hiking, playing games, making crafts, and more! Choose to come for two days only, or add on the overnight to stay over at Riveredge for even more fun.
Online Registration
Registration for the Nature Journeys Summer Camps will be taken through our online camp registration system, Active.
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, but many camps fill up much earlier than that. Spaces may still be available at that time, call 262-375-2715 for availability.
Extended Care
Riveredge is happy to provide before and 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 (7:30 am) and/or later pick up (5:30 pm) with daily or weekly options. 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. An option will be given during registration to receive more information on extended care options. Extended care is not available following an overnight program.
Payment for extended care is due two weeks prior to your child(ren)’s camp week.
Membership Discount
A Riveredge Family Membership is $75 annually. Members receive discounts on camps ranging from $15-$30 per child based on the camp. That means a membership can pay for itself for families with multiple children in camp or children attending multiple camps and still provides many other benefits all year round!
Members, please check your membership status before registering to make sure your membership is active.
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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 children (i.e. signing up 2 children for 2 camps each) discount or 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 as most camps have waitlists by spring.
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! Waitlists will be formed when camps have reached their capacity. It is highly beneficial to put your name on waitlists as spots do open up due to family scheduling conflicts, illness, etc. 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 the first day of 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.
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Summer Camp RegistrationRegistration opens for members on November 1st and non-members on December 1st.
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Become a Camp Volunteer!If you enjoy time in the outdoors and working with children, sign up to volunteer!
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Questions?Riveredge Summer Camp Director, Steff Merten, is happy to answer any questions you have about camp.
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