Overview
Since 1922, Camp Riva-Lake has been fostering a sisterhood of belonging by empowering girls to become the best version of themselves. Celebrating over 100 years, Camp Riva-Lake offers girls aged 8-15 a summer filled with fun activities , personal development, and a strong sense of community.
Read More Show LessUnique Features
- With over 100 years of history, Riva-Lake continues to inspire girls to grow in leadership, resilience, and lifelong friendship.
- Classic camp traditions like campfires, cabin bonding, and long-standing rituals foster community and a sense of belonging.
- Girls enjoy fun activities across arts, water, and outdoor adventure, including swimming, sailing, drama, dance, hiking, archery, horseback riding, and more.
- Situated in a quiet cove on Tims Ford Lake and within minutes of some of the region's most beautiful sites for outdoor adventure, including the Elk River and Foster Falls.
- Our goal is that each individual camper will discover the best version of her unique self.
Activities
Dates & Rates
2026 Season:
- Camp Season June 27 - July 26
- Session Lengths 1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
- Cost $1,350 - $2,600 /week
Financial Offers:
- Tiered/sliding scale tutition: No
- Financial assistance: No
- Special discounts: No
Accommodations
Bunks
- Type: Cabins
- Open air
- No electricity/lights
- No air conditioning
- Separate bathhouse
- Showers not attached
- Toilets not attached
Health
- Staff not certified in First Aid /CPR
- No doctor onsite
- Nurse onsite
- 24/7 medical staff
- Health Center
Dietary Needs
- No food allergy options
- No gluten free option
- No kosher
- Not peanut free
- Not tree nut-free
- No vegan option
- No vegetarian option
International Campers
- Enrolls non-US campers
- 1 countries have attended
Welcome Message
Erica and Ashley, Directors
Erica Hilmas-Tucker is the former Assistant Director at Camp Riva-Lake. She was a camper and counselor at Riva-Lake from 2005-2018, before coming back into a leadership role in 2021. Ashley is thrilled to return to CRL this summer as a director. A former camper and counselor from the camp's reopening in 2005 through 2010, she's excited to be back in the Rock House and knows that it's going to be a summer full of unforgettable memories and fun