Camp Packing List | Rocky River Ranch

PACKING LIST AND THEME DAYS

This is a suggested checklist for a one-week camper.

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We suggest packing in a trunk, small stacking plastic drawers, a suitcase, or duffel bag. Campers place their luggage under or at the foot of their bunk.

2024 Packing List

REQUIRED

Insulated Water bottle- at least 24oz (with camper’s name)
River shoes (not flip flops or crocs) that stay securely on feet with a backstrap or backpanel, e.g. old athletic shoes, “water shoes” with backstrap, etc.
Athletic shoes (1 pair)
Sunscreen
Pillow with pillowcase
Set of twin sheets
Blanket or comforter
Shorts (5-6 pairs)
T-shirts (6)
Hat/cap
Swimsuits (3-4, old ones are fine)
Socks (5 pairs), extra if in a horseback or equine class
Pajamas (2-3 pairs)
Undergarments
Shower towels (3)
Washcloths (2-3)
Toothbrush & toothpaste
Body wash/soap
Shampoo & conditioner
Detangler spray
Hairbrush or comb
Hair ties (long hair must be pulled back for Challengers, Horseback, and swimming in the pool)
Shower caddy
Feminine hygiene products and deodorant (if needed)
Swim towels (3)
Tote bag (for clothing changes between classes, e.g. swimming to horseback)
Flashlight (with extra batteries)
Laundry bag (with camper’s name on outside)
Leggings/jeans if in a horseback riding class

OPTIONAL/HIGHLY SUGGESTED

Favorite stuffed animal/blanket
Swim goggles
Pre-addressed, stamped envelopes
Disposable or inexpensive digital camera
Stationery, pens & pencils
Bug spray
Costume, musical instrument or props for the Talent Show
Theme Day outfits
Eye mask or ear plugs for sleeping
Light sweatshirt/jacket

Theme Days for 2024

These are optional, fun dress up days throughout the session. We encourage everyone to be creative and silly with your outfits, but please don't feel the need to buy lots of items. Hopefully you already have some fun things around the house she can use. We want these days to be fun and not stressful!

Sessions 1,4,6:

Go Green Monday: Got a green thumb? Wanna be a pickle? Are you the queen of recycling? Interpretation is up to you on this day of all things GREEN!

Wild Animal Wednesday: Wear your best wild animal costume - go all out to have the most fun ever with this wild theme!

Totally Hyped Thursday: We want to see head to toe team spirit on this day of COWPOKE (red and white) and WRANGLER (gold and black) spirit. *Note - new campers will find out their teams on the first night of their session.

Session 3:

Go Green Monday: Got a green thumb? Wanna be a pickle? Are you the queen of recycling? Interpretation is up to you on this day of all things GREEN!

Wild Animal Wednesday: Wear your best wild animal costume - go all out to have the most fun ever with this wild theme!

Fired Up Friday: We want to see head to toe team spirit on this day of COWPOKE (red and white) and WRANGLER (gold and black) spirit. *Note - new campers will find out their teams on the first night of their session.

Sessions 2 & 5:

Go Green Monday: Got a green thumb? Wanna be a pickle? Are you the queen of recycling? Interpretation is up to you on this day of all things GREEN!

Out of this World Wednesday: This space themed day allows for creativity as you dress “out of this world!” Maybe an astronaut, an alien, planets, stars or rockets. There’s no limit!

Fired Up Friday: We want to see head to toe team spirit on this day of COWPOKE (red and white) and WRANGLER (gold and black) spirit. *Note - new campers will find out their teams on the first night of their session.

Gold Medal Tuesday: If you were going to go for the gold, which event would it be in (swimming or basket weaving - real or made up, either one works)? Dress as an athlete, a medal, a country or anything else that helps celebrate the Olympics!

Wild Animal Wednesday: Wear your best wild animal costume - go all out to have the most fun ever with this wild theme!

Summer Camp Programs

The perfect summer is waiting for your daughter aged 5 to 14 at Rocky River— filled to the brim with new friendships, challenging activities and, most importantly, lots of fun! Check out our day camp and resident camp options.

Weekend Programs

In the hot summer months, we’re an all-girls camp, but the rest of the year, we offer year ‘round fun at our Great Escapes for women and Mother-Daughter weekends!

Event Rentals

Rocky River Ranch is the perfect solution for your special event! We host family reunions, church retreats, teacher work days, company picnics, Girl Scout groups, and more with lodging for up to 135 guests.

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I loved RRR from the second I saw it. The smell of the cedar trees sure was heaven compared to the pollution of Dallas. I only got to stay for two weeks that first summer, which was way too short a time. I rode the horses, shot up targets, and made stuff in the crafts hut. I know I made it down to the river a few times. It was the year that I got my red tie in the horseback department and I was sooooo proud! I got to stand in front of the campfire while the campers all went berserk over my accomplishment. I feel so lucky to have the memories that I do and those are of RRR. I don't remember much about my childhood, but I remember everything about RRR and how much I loved going there every summer. It was heaven on earth.

‒ Libby Walker Dunagan Years at camp: 1965-1967, 1969-1974

I would definitely not be the person I am today without the experience of camp. I remember being 7 years old and so excited about my first camp experience. I don't think I slept the entire night before leaving. When I arrived at camp it was the most wonderful place I had ever seen. Rue was my first counselor and she took the time to show me around and introduced me to the other girls. I was scared at first, but it did not last long. By the end of the first night camp already felt like a second home. By the end of my first two weeks I did not want to leave. Rocky River was a part of my life forever. In the end what I took away from camp was friendship, love, respect and confidence.

‒ Debbie Merian Polasek Years at camp: 1977-1987

I am grateful for the girls that Skeet, Sandy and Rue had as our counselors because of the character and leadership they taught me. I love them all. Many are my friends still and I cannot wait to see them again year after year. We are all grown, some mothers now, some in interesting careers, but all of us sharing one special thing in common -- outside of careers, husbands, family and schooling -- the RRR Spirit that endures in our everyday life.

‒ Brandi Mascione Roy Years at camp: 1978-1985

Another favorite camp memory that lives on is the camp songs. I have sung them to my kids when they were babies … and still sing to them to wake them up in the morning ("Good morning to You!"). Last summer my daughter went to camp for the first time (at age 6). She had a great time and is looking forward to going again this summer. She sings camp songs almost daily (I'm ready for her to learn a few new ones other than "Boom Boom, Ain't it Great to be Crazy?" and "I Wish I Were a Little Bar of Soap")!

‒ Patti Scott Gillman Years at camp: 1972-1985

Mama Knolk — what a wonderful and gentle lady. She always wanted the best for us and for us to be our best.

‒ Jeanette Brian Lawrence Years at camp: 1960s

I would not be the person I have become today if it were not for Skeet and Sandy. One of the biggest lessons I ever learned in life was from Sandy — I fell off a horse and Sandy made me get right back on. I had no idea what impact that lesson would mean to my life, but I have to say it has become one of the most valuable.

‒ Beth Boykin Huddle Years at camp: 1976-1980

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