Story City, IA
Mortvedt Hall renovation includes updated restrooms, a meeting room, a large gathering area with a coffee/smoothie shop, a back deck overlooking the river, updated exterior bathrooms, HVAC, and all new flooring. The Mortvedt Smoothie/Coffee Shop will also be open during free time, and camp store money can be used to buy fun beverages there.
Explore on the camp’s website ↗Riverside serves the people of God by making disciples. We are more than a camp. We are a community and a family that builds people up for Christian leadership. Our staff focuses on encouraging, teaching, service, and personal growth to become stronger leaders within the larger Church. By taking the spiritual growth of our community seriously, we create an environment in which our staff and campers can go and make disciples.
140 acres of it, to be exact! We believe God has given us a beautiful world to live in, and we love to explore it through hiking or horseback riding our on-site trails, or canoeing down the local South Skunk River. God's creation is one of several ways which people can experience Him here at Riverside!
Play games, daily Bible study, campfires, swimming, canoeing, worship during chapel, arts and crafts, meet our caring staff, make new friends, ride horses, and so much more! The Mortvedt Smoothie/Coffee Shop will also be open during free time.
Cabin leaders attend two weeks of training before the summer camp season begins. The summer schedule includes two weeks of training followed by nine weeks of summer camp. We intentionally invest in your growth through training and Christian discipling.
2027-06-13 – 2027-06-15
0.5 weeks
Grades 3–4 (entering)
Overnight camp
Half-week A of Juniors week; Alpha campers are entering grades 3-4
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-06-13 – 2027-06-15
0.5 weeks
Grades 3–4 (entering)
Overnight camp
Half-week A of Juniors week; Alpha campers are entering grades 3-4 per youth camp page
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-06-27 – 2027-06-29
0.5 weeks
Grades 3–4 (entering)
Overnight camp
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-06-27 – 2027-06-29
0.5 weeks
Grades 3–4 (entering)
Overnight camp
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-07-25 – 2027-07-27
0.5 weeks
Grades 3–4 (entering)
Overnight camp
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-07-25 – 2027-07-27
0.5 weeks
Grades 3–4 (entering)
Overnight camp
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-06-16 – 2027-06-18
0.5 weeks
Grades 3–4 (entering)
Overnight camp
Half-week B of Juniors week
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-06-16 – 2027-06-18
0.5 weeks
Grades 3–4 (entering)
Overnight camp
Half-week B of Juniors week
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-06-30 – 2027-07-02
0.5 weeks
Grades 3–4 (entering)
Overnight camp
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-06-30 – 2027-07-02
0.5 weeks
Grades 3–4 (entering)
Overnight camp
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-07-28 – 2027-07-30
0.5 weeks
Grades 3–4 (entering)
Overnight camp
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-07-28 – 2027-07-30
0.5 weeks
Grades 3–4 (entering)
Overnight camp
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-07-18 – 2027-07-23
1 weeks
On or before Feb. 15: $535
After Feb. 15: $565
Grades 10–12 (entering)
Overnight camp
Also open to just-graduated seniors. Check-in Sunday 4:30-5:45 PM; Closing Program 1 PM Friday. 2027 speaker TBA. Register early — fills quickly.
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-07-18 – 2027-07-23
1 weeks
On or before Feb. 15: $560
After Feb. 15: $590
Grades 10–12 (entering)
Overnight camp
Also open to just-graduated seniors. Highest level horse camp; not for novice riders. Additional eligibility form required at registration.
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-07-18 – 2027-07-23
1 weeks
On or before Feb. 15: $560
After Feb. 15: $590
Grades 10–12 (entering)
Overnight camp
Also open to just-graduated seniors. For novice horseback riders. Check-in Sunday 4:30-5:45 PM; Ranch Open House 12:30 PM Friday; Closing Program 1 PM Friday.
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-06-13 – 2027-06-18
1 weeks
On or before Feb. 15: $560
After Feb. 15: $590
Grades 4–6 (entering)
Overnight camp
Beginner horse camp. Check-in Sunday 4:30-5:45 PM; Ranch Open House 12:30 PM Friday; Closing Program 1 PM Friday.
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-06-27 – 2027-07-02
1 weeks
On or before Feb. 15: $560
After Feb. 15: $590
Grades 4–6 (entering)
Overnight camp
Note: page 4 lists this date as 'July 27-July 2, 2027' which appears to be a typo for June 27-July 2, 2027, consistent with master schedule Week 4.
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-07-25 – 2027-07-30
1 weeks
On or before Feb. 15: $560
After Feb. 15: $590
Grades 4–6 (entering)
Overnight camp
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-06-06 – 2027-06-11
1 weeks
On or before Feb. 15: $560
After Feb. 15: $590
Grades 6–9 (entering)
Overnight camp
Basic horse camp. Check-in Sunday 4:30-5:45 PM; Ranch Open House 12:30 PM Friday; Closing Program 1 PM Friday.
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-06-13 – 2027-06-18
1 weeks
On or before Feb. 15: $560
After Feb. 15: $590
Grades 6–9 (entering)
Overnight camp
Marked with * — takes place during a Juniors week of camp.
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-06-20 – 2027-06-25
1 weeks
On or before Feb. 15: $560
After Feb. 15: $590
Grades 6–9 (entering)
Overnight camp
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-06-27 – 2027-07-02
1 weeks
On or before Feb. 15: $560
After Feb. 15: $590
Grades 6–9 (entering)
Overnight camp
Listed as 'July 27-July 2, 2027*' on page 38 — likely a typo for June 27-Jul 2, confirmed by master schedule Week 4. Marked * — Juniors week.
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-07-11 – 2027-07-16
1 weeks
On or before Feb. 15: $560
After Feb. 15: $590
Grades 6–9 (entering)
Overnight camp
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-07-25 – 2027-07-30
1 weeks
On or before Feb. 15: $560
After Feb. 15: $590
Grades 6–9 (entering)
Overnight camp
Marked * — Juniors week.
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-08-01 – 2027-08-06
1 weeks
On or before Feb. 15: $560
After Feb. 15: $590
Grades 6–9 (entering)
Overnight camp
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-06-06 – 2027-06-11
1 weeks
On or before Feb. 15: $560
After Feb. 15: $590
Grades 6–9 (entering)
Overnight camp
Advanced horse camp for campers confident at the trot. Check-in Sunday 4:30-5:45 PM; Ranch Open House 12:30 PM Friday; Closing Program 1 PM Friday.
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-06-20 – 2027-06-25
1 weeks
On or before Feb. 15: $560
After Feb. 15: $590
Grades 6–9 (entering)
Overnight camp
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-07-11 – 2027-07-16
1 weeks
On or before Feb. 15: $560
After Feb. 15: $590
Grades 6–9 (entering)
Overnight camp
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-08-01 – 2027-08-06
1 weeks
On or before Feb. 15: $560
After Feb. 15: $590
Grades 6–9 (entering)
Overnight camp
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-06-06 – 2027-06-11
1 weeks
On or before Feb. 15: $535
After Feb. 15: $565
Grades 6–9 (entering)
Overnight camp
Check-in Sunday 4:30-5:45 PM; Closing Program 1 PM Friday. Features Challenge Course and slingshot paintball option.
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-06-20 – 2027-06-25
1 weeks
On or before Feb. 15: $535
After Feb. 15: $565
Grades 6–9 (entering)
Overnight camp
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-07-11 – 2027-07-16
1 weeks
On or before Feb. 15: $535
After Feb. 15: $565
Grades 6–9 (entering)
Overnight camp
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-08-01 – 2027-08-06
1 weeks
On or before Feb. 15: $535
After Feb. 15: $565
Grades 6–9 (entering)
Overnight camp
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-06-13 – 2027-06-18
1 weeks
On or before Feb. 15: $535
After Feb. 15: $565
Grades 4–6 (entering)
Overnight camp
Half-week options also available for this week: Jun 13-15 (Half-Week A) and Jun 16-18 (Half-Week B). Check-in Sunday 4:30-5:45 PM; Closing Program 1 PM Friday.
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-06-27 – 2027-07-02
1 weeks
On or before Feb. 15: $535
After Feb. 15: $565
Grades 4–6 (entering)
Overnight camp
Half-week options: Jun 27-29 (Half-Week A) and Jun 30-Jul 2 (Half-Week B).
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-07-25 – 2027-07-30
1 weeks
On or before Feb. 15: $535
After Feb. 15: $565
Grades 4–6 (entering)
Overnight camp
Half-week options: Jul 25-27 (Half-Week A) and Jul 28-30 (Half-Week B).
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-06-13 – 2027-06-15
0.5 weeks
On or before Feb. 15: $270
After Feb. 15: $300
Grades 4–6 (entering)
Overnight camp
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-06-16 – 2027-06-18
0.5 weeks
On or before Feb. 15: $270
After Feb. 15: $300
Grades 4–6 (entering)
Overnight camp
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-06-27 – 2027-06-29
0.5 weeks
On or before Feb. 15: $270
After Feb. 15: $300
Grades 4–6 (entering)
Overnight camp
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-06-30 – 2027-07-02
0.5 weeks
On or before Feb. 15: $270
After Feb. 15: $300
Grades 4–6 (entering)
Overnight camp
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-07-25 – 2027-07-27
0.5 weeks
On or before Feb. 15: $270
After Feb. 15: $300
Grades 4–6 (entering)
Overnight camp
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-07-28 – 2027-07-30
0.5 weeks
On or before Feb. 15: $270
After Feb. 15: $300
Grades 4–6 (entering)
Overnight camp
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-07-25 – 2027-08-06
2 weeks
Grades 10–12 (entering)
Overnight camp
Two-week high school session spanning Weeks 8 & 9. Also open to just-graduated seniors based on context.
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗We get a lot of compliments about our food! Our menu, planned by our kitchen staff, has a lot of variety and is well-balanced. We are able to accommodate different dietary needs (gluten-free, vegetarian) and our hospitality coordinator, Paige, is happy to visit about individual situations that campers/families may have questions about.
Explore on the camp’s website ↗Riverside exists to provide a Christ-centered camping experience to children and adults of all ages. This experience is based on salvation by God's grace alone through faith in Christ alone. Being Christ-centered means making it Riverside's aim to present Christ in EVERY aspect of life at camp – including prayer, singing, fun, crafts, games, free-time, Bible study, eating, campfires, skits, and much, much more! Riverside acknowledges that all of life can be worship, and it is to this end we strive.
Explore on the camp’s website ↗Of course they can! Camp is a great environment to build healthy friendships! If a camper comes with a friend, we will always try to put them together in a cabin. Please indicate this desire when completing online registration. There will be a place where you can enter cabinmate requests.
Read more on the camp’s website ↗All our cabins are air-conditioned, have indoor plumbing, and bunk beds. They house approximately 10 campers, and there are always two cabin leaders each week. Explorer and Pathfinder Adventure campers will stay in platform tents in Adventure Village.
Read more on the camp’s website ↗Riverside is able to offer camperships that helps to defray registration costs for kids and families so that EVERYONE, regardless of their family financial situation, is able to come to camp. Thanks to our generous individual and congregational partners, Riverside is able to work with your family to come up with a customized strategy to get camp paid for.
Read more on the camp’s website ↗We will never turn a camper away for financial reasons. Riverside believes that every child should have the opportunity to experience the joy of Bible Camp, to be immersed in the Gospel, and get to grow closer to Jesus through fun activities, powerful worship, devos and bible studies, and so much more! Thanks to the generous support of Riverside partners, we can assist you in getting camp costs covered if that is what it takes to get your child to camp this summer.
Read more on the camp’s website ↗