Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 6–16 · $1,963/week
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Camp Rio Vista - First Term

Texas Hill Country · $1,963/week · ★ 4.9 (67 reviews)

The first full term session at Camp Rio Vista for boys, typically a 2-week program.

▌ Editor's read Camp Rio Vista, established in 1929 by Frank Harrison, is an ACA-accredited overnight camp for boys, with its accreditation valid until 2025 as per the ACA search tool. The camp boasts over 90 years of operation, indicating a strong history and experience in youth camping. They maintain a favorable staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4, suggesting individualized attention and supervision. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks, ensuring a commitment to camper safety. The camp offers a diverse array of activities, from traditional sports to outdoor adventures, and provides detailed information on health and safety protocols, including a full-time nurse and doctor on staff.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 193690+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 6–16

Camp Rio Vista - First Term sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right overnight/sleepaway fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1936 (90 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 6–16
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 175 Rio Vista Rd, Mountain Home, TX 78058
  • Phone: (830) 238-4670
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $3925 for a two-week session.

Runs 24-hour residential, 1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jun 7 to Jun 19.

Sessions ⛓

Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.

  • Session First Term Jun 7 – 19, 2026 · 2 weeks · $3,925

↗ What parents like

  • Separate camps for boys and girls
  • Wide range of activities

↘ Watch for

  • No shorter than one week sessions

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about Camp Rio Vista - First Term

What ages does Camp Rio Vista - First Term accept?
Camp Rio Vista - First Term is open to children ages 6–16. 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 Rio Vista - First Term cost?
Camp Rio Vista - First Term publishes $1,963/week for the standard session. $3925 for a two-week session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Rio Vista - First Term's hours?
Camp Rio Vista - First Term 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.
Is Camp Rio Vista - First Term accredited?
Yes — Camp Rio Vista - First Term is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 90 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs Camp Rio Vista - First Term?
Camp Rio Vista - First Term is operated by a private business, with 90 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Camp Rio Vista - First Term provide lunch?
Yes — Camp Rio Vista - First Term includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
How does Camp Rio Vista - First Term compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Mountain Home?
Camp Rio Vista - First Term is one of 8 overnight/sleepaway camps in Mountain Home that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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