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.

2026 Packing List

REQUIRED

OPTIONAL/HIGHLY SUGGESTED

 

Theme Days for 2026

 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

Cheese Day (Monday)!  This day is dedicated to all things CHEESE! Whether you dress as a slice of pizza, a block of Swiss, a grilled cheese sandwich or a mouse looking for cheese, all cheesy things are welcome on this day!

Music Legends Wednesday: Are you a country girl like Dolly Parton? Do you love glitter and boas like Elton John? Do you have tons of friendship bracelets like Taylor Swift? Be iconic as you go all out to dress up as your favorite music legend!

​The Team I Love Thursday: Deck out in your red & white OR your black & gold. Show your Cowpoke or Wrangler spirit from head to toe!!

Sessions 2 & 5

​​Cheese Day (Monday)!  This day is dedicated to all things CHEESE! Whether you dress as a slice of pizza, a block of Swiss, a grilled cheese sandwich or a mouse looking for cheese, all cheesy things are welcome on this day!

Too Sweet Thursday: We want to see all things sugary sweet as we transport into the world of Candyland! Think lollipops, cotton candy, licorice, and more!

So Much Spirit Saturday: Deck out in your red & white OR your black & gold. Show your Cowpoke or Wrangler spirit from your hair chalk to your face paint, from glitter to your team swag!!

Monochromatic Monday: Is your go to color pink? Or is it blue? Maybe it’s green? No right or wrong as you go all out and dress in one color from top to bottom -  think same color from hair tie to socks!

Triple R Swag Thursday - How much Rocky River swag can you wear all at once? Hats, hair ties, socks, shorts, shirts, and any other camp merch you have. Dress head to toe in all your camp faves!

Session 3

Cheese Day (Monday)!  This day is dedicated to all things CHEESE! Whether you dress as a slice of pizza, a block of Swiss, a grilled cheese sandwich or a mouse looking for cheese, all cheesy things are welcome on this day!

Music Legends Wednesday: Are you a country girl like Dolly Parton? Do you love glitter and boas like Elton John? Do you have tons of friendship bracelets like Taylor Swift? Be iconic as you go all out to dress up as your favorite music legend!

So Much Spirit Saturday: Deck out in your red & white OR your black & gold. Show your Cowpoke or Wrangler spirit from your hair chalk to your face paint, from glitter to your team swag!!

Monochromatic Monday: Is your go to color pink? Or is it blue? Maybe it’s green? No right or wrong as you go all out and dress in one color from top to bottom -  think same color from hair tie to socks!

Rocky River Ranch | Summer Camp Programs

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.

Rocky River Ranch | Weekend Programs

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!

Rocky River Ranch | Event Rentals

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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Rocky River Ranch experience

 

Rocky River Ranch is like my second home. It is such a comfortable, fun place to be! I am planning to be here as long as possible, and want my future daughters and granddaughters to experience this camp. Rocky River has a special place in my heart, and is a big part of my life.

‒  Molly Morgan Years at camp: 2001-2005

My years at Rocky River were some of the most wonderful times in my life. My sister (Laura) and I still spend hours talking about our fun times there. We still remember our days of swimming in the river, riding horses and water skiing. I can't wait until my little girl can experience all the joy and fun I had as a child for herself.

‒  Debbie Merian Polasek Years at camp: 1976-1987

Rocky River was a HUGE part of my childhood and I cherish all of the wonderful memories I have. Sandy, Skeet, Jim, Rue, Arthur — y'all were the best extended family a kid could ever ask for. My favorite cabin, Bar K, holds fond memories as well. The stories I have would take days to repeat and the friendships I made were oh so REAL!

‒  Kathy Hotz Thompson Years at camp: 1975-1987

We still can't believe it has been 50 years since my mother, Mama Knolk, started RRR. We are so proud that it is still the same as she built it and still has the same spirit upon which it was founded. Our children and grandchildren have had the wonderful opportunity to attend camp and we all can still sing some of the songs when we get together. May the spirit of Mama Knolk stay with all that have attended RRR.

‒  Polly Knolk Denham

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

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