Camp Riverside
Camp Riverside offers day camp experiences for boys and girls aged 8-12 on the campus of Riverside Preparatory Academy, focusing on adventure, sports, and le...
▌ Editor's read The website for Camp Riverside loads successfully and provides information about their day camp program for boys and girls aged 8-12. The camp is operated by Riverside Preparatory Academy, indicating a school-based ownership structure. The program runs for two sessions in June, offering activities such as archery, climbing, swimming, and team sports. The website does not mention ACA accreditation, nor does it provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or details about background checks for staff. Google reviews for 'Riverside Preparatory Academy' show a rating of 4.5 stars from 195 reviews, with many positive comments about the school's environment and staff, which may extend to the camp experience. Social media handles found are @riversideprep for Instagram and 'riversideprep' for Facebook, both associated with the parent academy.
Who thrives here Ages 11–18
Camp Riverside serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in adventure, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- School program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Adventure
- Ages: 11–18
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 2001 Riverside Dr, Gainesville, GA 30501, USA
- Cost notes: USD, domestic rate
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Riverside
- What ages does Camp Riverside accept?
- Camp Riverside is open to children ages 11–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Camp Riverside cost?
- Camp Riverside publishes $1,375/week for the standard session. USD, domestic rate Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Riverside's hours?
- Camp Riverside runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Camp Riverside?
- Camp Riverside is operated by a school program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp Riverside provide lunch?
- Camp Riverside does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
Planning guides
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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Riverside.
- Discovery Day Camp for Boys and Girls · Ages 5–14 · $730/week