Tales of a First Year Counselor
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...
In Awe of Nature Around Us at CRL
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 Journey Back To Camp
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. ...
Camps Have New Year's Resolutions Too!
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...
On the Road Again
Recruitment season….the next best thing to greeting everyone at camp on opening day! What a difference 2 years make! Two years ago I...
Grateful for our Riva Lake Family
Day after day, for a full month, all of us in the Riva-Lake community have absorbed tragedy after tragedy. Mostly mother nature, and now...
A Riva-Lake Wedding, Lookout 2017
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
“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 ...
Let them be kids!
A simple family exercise this weekend has sent me to the computer to write about it. Perhaps you will be able to relate…. For years we...
10 Things Every Camper Should Know Before Heading to Camp
Hi All! It’s Madeleine Mears. I can’t wait to come back to CRL for summer 2017 as head counselor along with Sam. This whole school year...