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 2025 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!
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!
Mind games, puzzles, trick problems and more! Have fun with your friends while using (and stretching) your brain.
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 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!
Looking for hobbies that allow you to slow down, be present, express your creative side and are fun? Everything old is new again as we learn crafts like embroidery, cross stitch, punch needling and more!
These classes will focus on learning about horses from the ground up. Our focus is on western equitation, safe seat, voice cues, and gentle reigning through lessons and games. Our ground lessons focus on safe handling and bonding through learning about grooming, body, saddles, and training techniques. All riders will work on activities based around their skill level. Our riding lessons are built around teaching and improving riders’ core skill set, so that they can be successful in any equestrian discipline they choose to pursue.
Additional fee of $35 applies. During registration you will show your interest in this class and we will contact you with next steps.
Join this creative class to make all kinds of jewelry! You will have lots of fun as you create keepsakes for yourself and friends.
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.
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 is for the girls who love an outdoor adventure! Each day will be a new experience as we explore ourselves, our campsite, and our town. Expect outdoor activities and an end of session nature hike to a local favorite spot!
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.
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 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.
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.
Be behind the camera, in front of the camera, or both as the class shoots and edits videos for a Digital Rocky River Round Up! Girls will use iPads to create their very own news segment to send out to the parents at the end of the session.
This is for girls who love the pool and fitness. Spend time doing aerobic exercises in the pool.
Cabin groups will work together to build creations out of Legos. 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 flag banner to illustrate their 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.
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!
Together the class chooses from a list of activities. Vote on fun things to do such as crafts, games, snack making, etc. Anything goes!
Enjoy some relaxing time in the shade while playing fun games with friends such as corn hole, ping pong, spike ball and more!
Girls will learn baking techniques and tips as they get their hands messy baking lots of tasty treats. New recipes each year!
Love a good card game? Enjoy playing board games with your friends? This class will pull out all the faves and enjoy lots of laughs and silliness.
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!
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, and more in the sprinklers! Want even more fun? Try out our very own ninja course with slack lines and balance obstacles in the sprinkler!
Yeehaw! If you love all things crafts and have some twang in you, then this class is perfect! We will use western supplies and ideas so you can take some country home with you.
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.