All campers at Rocky River Ranch have four class periods each day. The camper chooses the classes she wants to concentrate on for each week and attends the same class at the same time each day (see format below). Campers attending a two-week session are encouraged to choose different classes the second week as the content and activities will be the same both weeks.
Programs are fitted to the child, not the child to the program. All classes are closely supervised by Counselors and Instructors. Our program is designed to "grow independent girls." To that end, campers plan their own creative endeavors and spend their days participating in classes they choose.
Our mission is to develop great qualities in young ladies; qualities such as confidence, critical thinking, teamwork and collaboration, respect, responsibility and communication. These skills are going to be learned at camp regardless of which classes they select.
There are so many activities to choose from! For time slots and descriptions, DOWNLOAD our 2026 Camp Classes PDF here We suggest downloading and printing this form to review with your camper. Make a plan of her first and second choice classes for each hour so that you know what she wants to take when you complete the online registration. Waiting lists are time stamped and automated so be sure to get on a waiting list for a class if it's full when you register. Lots of changes happen and we try our best to get campers the classes they prefer.
Morning classes are individualized and 5:00 class will be done with their cabin groups. Girls will make their own choices at 9:00, 10:00 and 11:00, and cabins will rotate through specialized activities (see below for the class descriptions) in the 5:00 hour. In Sessions 2 and 5 only, girls will choose individual classes for the second week at 5:00.
Learn, play, and hone your skills in active and fast-paced games: Ga-Ga, 9-Square, sprout ball and more! All ages and abilities welcome.
Want to work with others to make camp look better? Choose this class if you want to leave your mark on camp! Use community building and creativity skills to complete projects that will help the future of RRR in this service oriented class.
Can’t get enough of making friendship bracelets? In advanced friendship bracelets you will learn how to read advanced patterns and have time to make lots of bracelets for your friends!
Together the class chooses from a list of activities. Vote on fun things to do such as crafts, games, snack making, etc. Anything goes!
Bows and arrows aimed at the targets down range! In this class girls will learn archery basics and improve upon existing skills. They will play fun games each day and get lots of practice for the tournament at the end of the week.
Girls will learn baking techniques and tips as they get their hands messy baking lots of tasty treats. New recipes each year!
Want to learn how to make friendship bracelets? In beginner friendship bracelets you will learn how to make simple patterns and have time to make lots of bracelets for your friends!
New riders and those who are not yet independent please join us in learning the basics of western riding and horsemanship. Lessons will be split between horseback lessons and ground lessons to improve riders’ relationships and confidence working with horses. We teach skills based on AAHS lessons giving our riders the proper foundation to move forward in any future horseback activities, whether that is future riding lessons or a safer vacation trail ride. We look forward to starting your cowgirl on a path to be a lifelong horse girl!
Additional fee of $35 applies.
Are you a Lego enthusiast? This class is for you! Spend the week creating Lego masterpieces from your imagination or building sets.
Love a challenge? This class rotates through Climbing Wall, Rappelling, the Screamer and Crate Stacking - each day a new challenge! Must be going into 5th grade or older. .
In this class, campers will unleash their imagination by creating a 3D sculpture of an animal (real or imaginary) using a variety of materials and techniques. Use one of our templates or bring your unique creative vision to life!
Challenge yourself climbing up and rappelling down in this duo class. Alternate between the climbing wall and the natural rappelling cliff to hone your skills on belay! Try different routes on the wall and learn scaling and bounding on the cliff for an extra challenge. Girls must be rising 5th grade or older.
This class is for makers who want to unleash their creativity on several hands-on projects during the week. New crafts each year!
Learn steps for different types of dance (such as ballet, ballroom, jazz, hip hop, etc.) and practice for an end-of-session performance.
Jump, dive and splash! Learn different dives, tricks, and games in this fun pool class. This class is for girls who want more time in the pool!
Learn dramatic techniques as you rehearse for the end-of-session performance. The drama staff chooses a script and the girls try out for different roles at the beginning of the week. Open to all skill levels with lots of opportunity to learn. (This class meets both weeks of 2-week sessions.)
Learn the elements & principles of art through daily drawing lessons. Take home a sketchbook at the end of the session with your take on shade, texture, color, value, perspective, and more. Let go of the stress of perfecting a project and instead delve into learning a new skill among new friends! See you this summer future artists!
Learn about and fall in love with our camp farm animals! Spend an hour of your morning with a different focus each day on horses, goats, rabbits, chickens, ducks, and more. Our animals look forward to all of your care this summer at the barn!
Participate in fun and informative experiments and games that allows us to enrich our minds! Discover and explore using the building blocks of science, technology, engineering, art, and more!
Learn how to hand sew various stitches through making simple projects, such as eye masks, bookmarks, and small pouches.
Join this creative class to make all kinds of jewelry! You will have lots of fun as you create keepsakes for yourself and friends.
Design, decorate, and draw in a fun new journal. Use art and stationary materials to create a one of a kind booklet. Whether you want to make a journal for your thoughts, a bullet planner, or a sketch book, let your creativity shine!
Learn the basics of knitting and crocheting as well as expand skills you already have. Complete a project at your own pace while you visit with friends and learn skills that will last a lifetime!
Learn how to create teeny-tiny objects for a tiny room that you’ll love to take home and display. New theme each year!
In this class you will be using a range of art mediums and non-traditional materials to create a variety of art projects. This class is for the creative minds who like to think outside the box.
This class is for riders of all ages and levels who can pass a minimum skills test to prove they can control a horse safely and independently at a walk. Each day will be a series of games played on horseback involving both individual and team activities. The class will focus on the joy of riding with easy but fun games and time to make friends with other die hard horse girlies!
Additional fee of $35 applies.
Do you love being outside in nature? Do you have a crafty side in you? Take Nature Crafts! We will combine natural elements such as leaves, pebbles, and branches to make some fun art.
This class will meet in the Grubstake and campers will have fun creating (and eating) simple recipes. We will use blenders, microwaves and other small appliances instead of ovens. Satisfaction guaranteed! New recipes each year.
Create your own masterpiece! Learn about painting techniques, composition and art history as you express yourself in this class. Study a new artist and style each year.
Learn the basics of photography on digital cameras, such as composition, camera settings, lighting and so much more!
This class is for the sporty girl who loves the pool! Spend time splashing around the pool while playing sports like water polo, water basketball, water volleyball, water aerobics and more. Whether your team wins or not, you will have fun playing with your friends.
We’ve combined all of the river favorites into one class! Enjoy the Blanco River as you try things like kayaking, paddle boarding, log rolling, fishing, and venturing up or down river.
Become a camp reporter, cartoonist, and/or writer. Work together to build a newspaper about your time at camp and report on the goings on of the RRR campers, staff and activities in your session.
Put on a harness, get clipped in, and be pulled up to swing from up to 40 feet on our giant swing, the Screamer! The next day try different strategies to stack plastic crates and climb on them as high as you can. Teamwork makes these elements possible as campers pull each other up the Screamer and support the crate stacker as a team. Girls must be rising 5th grade or older.
Learn about and play a different sport each day. Basketball, volleyball, tennis, soccer, and sprinkler kickball - just to name a few.
Stay cool by playing kickball, volleyball, Ga-Ga ball, and more in the sprinklers!
The behind the scenes work that makes the Drama Show a success! Plan, organize and design the costumes, props and show board for the closing day performance. Girls must be rising 5th grade or older.
This class will use yoga and affirmation techniques to help campers reflect and grow. Learn basic yoga positions and postures, breathing techniques, and ways to improve balance. We will focus on bettering ourselves from the inside out!
You’ll learn sculling, breath control and water ballet moves. You will also learn and practice a routine to perform during the end of session performance. (This class meets both weeks of 2-week sessions.)
All levels welcome as you learn, practice, and perfect your tennis skills! Racket, balls and fun provided.
In this class girls will be taught Ukulele basics while having fun. All levels of musicians are welcome! Ukuleles will be provided by RRR for the girls to learn and practice while here.
Campers will spend time with their cabin while building creations out of building materials. Who can build the highest tower, the strongest structure, or the most realistic creature? Campers will enjoy this time to relax and use their imagination.
Cabins will discuss how each individual camper contributes to their cabin group and will make a craft to illustrate their uniqueness and connectedness.
One week campers will enjoy taking a deep breath on Wednesday afternoon and spend an extra hour in their cabin - dance parties, card games, nail polish and other age appropriate activities will make for guaranteed fun!
An extra hour of free swim just for your cabin. Cabins will love having the pool, and a special treat, all to themselves!
Cabin bonding at it’s best! Counselors will lead the cabin in age specific and fun filled games. Guaranteed laughs and silliness while getting to know each other better. This class will be in the 49er.
Learn and practice camp songs with their motions, table chants such as ‘sevens’, and enjoy a snack!
Everyone loves these two camp classics! Get creative and learn some new skills as you create unique accessories.
Can’t get enough of making friendship bracelets? In advanced friendship bracelets you will learn how to read advanced patterns and have time to make lots of bracelets for your friends!
Girls will learn baking techniques and tips as they get their hands messy baking lots of tasty treats. New recipes each year!
In this class, you will have fun creating DIY dupes for fads - RRR style!
Do you love all things fantasy? This class is for you! We will be making crafts inspired by princesses, fairies, dragons and anything else you can imagine.
Join this creative class to make all kinds of jewelry! You will have lots of fun as you create keepsakes for yourself and friends.
Design, decorate, and draw in a fun new journal. Use art and stationary materials to create a one of a kind booklet. Whether you want to make a journal for your thoughts, a bullet planner, or a sketch book, let your creativity shine!
Needle punch is an embroidery technique that creates a looped texture on fabric to create a cute design.
If you aren’t ready to leave the river after free swim - this is the class for you! Enjoy some structured games, rock skipping and minnow catching as well as some unstructured free play. Sign up for this class if you can’t get enough of the beautiful Blanco River!
In this theater skills class, girls will enjoy trying out improv acting and games while having fun on stage learning accents and skits.
Stay cool by playing kickball, volleyball, Ga-Ga ball, and more in the sprinklers!
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.
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!
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.