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Sydney and Virginia met at a Camp Riva-Lake Mother-Daughter Weekend when they were seven years old. From that day on, they’ve been best friends—and their camp journey has been intertwined ever since. Thirteen summers together later, they’ve come full circle—now stepping into leadership roles as Co-Head Counselors for 2025.

Being the new tennis counselor at CRL was such an amazing experience that I can hardly find the words to describe. I was placed in the...

July is around the corner, and I am so excited to be coming back to Camp Riva-Lake. This will be my third stint as camp nurse; I guess I...

My school takes a class trip every year. Last year, in 6th grade, we went to Charleston, South Carolina. Some kids were nervous because...

For the past two summers Camp Riva-Lake has explored inspiring the strong bonds of sisterhood and strength in our girls as our theme....

My family asked me what I wanted for my 4oth birthday, and I said, “All I want is to go to camp”. And so began my journey back to CRL. ...

It’s a new year, and I think all of us try to see ways in which we can improve ourselves. Just as we do as individuals, businesses also...

Recruitment season….the next best thing to greeting everyone at camp on opening day! What a difference 2 years make! Two years ago I...

During rest hour, Julia danced around the cabin with the broom, who she named Fernando. In the middle of her dance, she stopped and...

“Welcome to Riva Lake We’re glad you’re here! We have a great big handshake And a rousing cheer for you So join in our happy song ...