The owners of the property that has been home to Camp Riva-Lake for generations have decided to sell the land. We have a chance to preserve the land from development while ensuring Camp Riva-Lake continues its mission of fostering leadership, life-long friendship, and resilience in Riva-Lake girls for decades to come.
Without action, this land may be lost to other buyers and private development.
Why
We Must Act Now
Camp Riva-Lake is more than a summer camp.
It’s where girls learn to canoe or ride for the first time.
Where lifelong friendships begin.
Where confidence is built.
Where traditions are passed down through generations.
Thanks to our volunteers and donors, those values continue today and camp is alive with laughter and song.
The current property owners have decided to sell the land and have offered CRL the opportunity to own our special place. Surrounding lakefront properties are rapidly being purchased for private development, so we need to act quickly. For the first time in camp history, we have the opportunity to secure permanent stewardship of the land ourselves.
WHY preseRve camp riva-lake
This is a rare and time-sensitive opportunity to preserve:
historic legacy
Preserve a 100-year tradition of empowering young girls through outdoor adventure, leadership development, and lifelong friendships.
Natural Conservation
Protect beautiful shoreline on Tims Ford Lake from future private development.
sustainable Future
Create long-term financial stability through responsible stewardship and seasonal revenue opportunities.
If we do not act,
the property may be sold elsewhere.
Our Plan
TO PROTECT camp riva-lake
A group of Alumni and supporters, together with Camp Riva-Lake are partnering to form:
Camp Riva-Lake Property LLC
This entity will purchase and steward the property while ensuring camp operations continue uninterrupted.
01
Alumni investors and donors pool resources to secure the property quickly and competitively.
STEP
03
The property is leased to other youth groups, camps and retreats and for rentals to provide new income sources to sustain the facility
STEP
02
The property is leased back to nonprofit CRL Inc. to continue operating camp as families know and love.
STEP
04
Long-term governance ensures mission-protected stewardship of the property for future generations.
STEP
Join Us in
Protecting
Camp RIVA-LAKE
To help
Two ways
donation
make a
Donations of any size help Camp Riva-Lake nonprofit become an ownership partner in the property purchase, eventually becoming the majority partner and controlling the land.
This is a tax-deductible donation. Check with your employer to see if they match donations. A quick search of your company’s HR policy could double your impact!
Camp continuEs strong
Families with campers enrolled this summer and in future seasons can feel confident:
Camp operations are continuing as normal.
Our staff remains focused on creating the same joyful, safe, and transformative experience families expect.
We’re continuing to invest in camp improvements, including a new bathhouse opening this summer.
What Camp Gave Me
"Camp has always been more than just a summer tradition for me - it's where I learned to lead with confidence, communicate with empathy, and believe in the power of community."
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Help Save
forever
Camp RIVA-LAKE
Very few people get the chance to protect the place that shaped their childhood.
Even fewer get to do it together.
Join us in preserving the spirit, shoreline, and sisterhood
of Camp Riva-Lake for generations to come.
Donations are tax-deductible. Check with your employer to see if they match donations. A quick search of your company’s HR policy could double your impact!
investor
become an
We are seeking 8-10 alumni families or individuals to make larger commitments toward property acquisition.
donation
make a
Donations of any size help Camp Riva-Lake nonprofit become an ownership partner in the property purchase, eventually becoming the majority partner and controlling the land.
This is a tax-deductible donation. Check with your employer to see if they match donations. A quick search of your company’s HR policy could double your impact!
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