RIVERBLOG
Camper contributions:
15 Reasons to go to Riverview (according to a camper survey)
15. King’s Dominion Trip for Campers Staying 2 Weeks
14. Air Conditioning
13. Hot/Cold Showers
12. Location
11. Food
10. Pool
9. Dorms
8. Talent Show
7. The Dance
6. The River
5. Interesting Activities
4. Color Games
3. The Campers
2. The Counselors
1. Campiness [Camp Spirit!]
Color Games
by campers Kevin and Nicole
One of the popular activities, the color games, is a team- building fun-filled competition. Within the competition there are four teams; red, orange, green, and blue. These teams compete against each other in games such as the Food Olympics, Pool Olympics, and other activities. Not only that, but as a team they create talent show acts, dances, and learn to get along with each other. Being part of a color team here not only means competition, but cheers/songs, t-shirts, and bonding-time. The color games is a fun time for everyone from campers to caps and counselors.
Frequently Overheard at Riverview
by campers Skylar and David with help from counselors
"Campy" – positive and spirited and camp appropriate (opinions vary on what is campy)
"Reuben" – A favorite lunch and the first word of the day
"Who’s got a song?" – Heard before each meal
"Go [insert color] Team!" – Heard each night at Color Games
"Everything!" or "The whole day!" – Most frequent answers to daily highlights sharing
"Superman" – Nickname for Counselor Mike after he broke his arm for his team
"Oh gosh I love this camp!" – Not only frequently overheard, but also the title of the counselor song at the talent show
"How many elephants?" – One of the many lunchtime riddles that campers enjoyed
"Is your room clean?" – Counselors asked campers on their teams to try to earn color points
"I’m definitely coming back next year!" – From campers and counselors alike!
Schedule at Riverview
by campers Skylar and David with help from counselors
7:30 am- Counselors wake you up (sometimes with fun music!)
8:00 am- Campy song & Breakfast
8:55 am- Morning announcements: Color scores from night before and choose activity for activity period
9:00 am- Morning workshops: Favorites include Riverfun, Outdoor Adventure, and CSI:Riverview
11:00 am- Activity Period: Favorites include Art with the Ks, Tie-dye, Sports, and ice
cream making
12:30 pm – Campy song & Lunch
1:15 pm- Afternoon announcements: Camper of the Day and Cleanest Rooms (Each for
Color Points!)
1:30 pm- Dorm time: Write letters, get mail, take a nap, hang out
2:00 pm- Afternoon workshops: Favorites include Drama Fun, Film Critics, Sports and
Games, 3-D Collage
4:00 pm- Rec Time: Swim in the pool, play in the gym, tube in the river
5:30 pm- Campy Song & Dinner
6:30 pm- Dinner announcements: Counselor of the Day, campers and staff share highlights of the day, announcement of evening activity
6:45 pm- Evening activity: Favorites include Food Olympics, Tournament Night, Talent Show, Karaoke, Dance on the Captain Thomas, Capture the Flag, and Counselor Hunt
9:30 pm- Dorm Time: Favorite dorm times activities include Card Tournament, Natural Beauty Night, Letter-Writing Party
10:15 pm- Time to be in your room! Read, write, listen to music, talk to your roommate.
10:30 pm- Counselors make rounds for Lights Out
Riverview Favorites:
Favorite Part of the Day
- Lunch because the food is good
- Workshops because they’re fun
- Sleep and rec time
- Color Games
Favorite Workshop or Activity
- Riverfun
- Film Critics
- Art because you get to do whatever you want
- Color Games
- Evening Activities
Favorite Color Games Event
- Water Olympics
- Food Olympics
- Mission Impossible (flashlight tag)
- Getting ready for the talent show
#1 Reason You Come Back Each Summer
- Friends/Camp Family
- Counselors
- Color Games
