Camp Packing List | Rocky River Ranch

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

Insulated Water bottle- at least 24oz (with camper’s name)
River shoes (not flip flops or crocs) that stay securely on feet with a backstrap or backpanel, e.g. old athletic shoes, “water shoes” with backstrap, etc.
Athletic shoes (1 pair)
Sunscreen
Pillow with pillowcase
Set of twin sheets
Blanket or comforter
Shorts (5-6 pairs)
T-shirts (6)
Hat/cap
Swimsuits (3-4, old ones are fine)
Socks (5 pairs), extra if in a horseback or equine class
Pajamas (2-3 pairs)
Undergarments
Shower towels (3)
Washcloths (2-3)
Toothbrush & toothpaste
Body wash/soap
Shampoo & conditioner
Detangler spray
Hairbrush or comb
Hair ties (long hair must be pulled back for Challengers, Horseback, and swimming in the pool)
Shower caddy
Feminine hygiene products and deodorant (if needed)
Swim towels (3)
Tote bag or backpack (for clothing changes between classes, e.g. swimming to horseback)
Flashlight (with extra batteries)
Laundry bag (with camper’s name on outside)
Leggings/jeans if in a horseback riding class

OPTIONAL/HIGHLY SUGGESTED

Favorite stuffed animal/blanket
Swim goggles
Pre-addressed, stamped envelopes
Disposable or inexpensive digital camera
Stationery, pens & pencils
Bug spray
Costume, musical instrument or props for the Talent Show
Theme Day outfits
Eye mask or ear plugs for sleeping
Light sweatshirt/jacket

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

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

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!!

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.

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!

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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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

Picture a Spot … My years at Rocky River mean more to me than can be written down in a little note. There's probably not a day that goes by that I don't think about an experience, a laugh, a friendship, a struggle, a success, etc. that I experienced at camp. I love that I can go back and find the same "safe haven" that I experienced as a 7-year-old girl in Circle B through several years as a Counselor! Driving across that cattle guard at the front gate, my heart beat calms to a familiar and comforting beat again, like nothing else I've experienced.

‒ Erin Davis Terjesen 1985-1998

Attending RRR is a tradition in my family — aunts, cousins, sisters, and best friends all have great memories that we still talk about today. I am waiting for the summer that my daughter is old enough to attend and experience the same wonderful times that I had. My memories of summers at RRR are so special to me. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Skeet and Sandy, and all of the staff from every session, for the ten years of summertime bliss!

‒ Melissa Ross Crispin Years at camp: 1984-1994

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

The experiences at camp gave me a confidence and feeling of accomplishment. First, just being able to take care of myself away from home (with the counselors help, or course) allowed me my first feelings of independence. Being able to try different activities in a non-threatening environment — things I probably never would have tried at home — was a great way of discovering who I was. Then, later on having the responsibility of caring for children by being a big sis to a younger camper and then CIT, gave me a life-long heart for children. Enough so I became a registered nurse working in the pediatric intensive care. I don't believe I would be the person I am today without those many experiences at camp.

‒ Stephanie Shupp Wilson Years at camp: 1978-1983

I loved performing on stage and modeling in the fashion show. I learned how to shoot a bow and arrow, and how to do synchronized swimming. I wrote a 'Snoopy' column for the newspaper. In fact, a lot of the things I loved then are things I still love today.

‒ Shannon McCann Years at camp: 1966-1975

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