Riverview Camp for Girls

Mentone, AL

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About Riverview Camp for Girls

Daily schedule — how activities are chosen and tracked

On the first afternoon of camp each camper will select her six favorites and she will participate in them each day for her stay. Because the girls choose all of their activities, they are always doing what they like. We always have a copy of your daughter's schedule in the office so we know what activity they are in each hour of the day. Any schedule changes must be made through the front office so we always have an accurate accounting of every child. During each class, the Activity Leader will call roll to make sure that each of the campers are present and will immediately contact the office via radio if a camper is not there.

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At a glance

Address: 757 County Road 614, Mentone, AL 35984
Camp type: Overnight camp
Setting: Located on Lookout Mountain in Mentone, Alabama, nestled in a bend of Little River (classified as an Outstanding National Resource Waterway), surrounded by privately owned beautiful woodlands, approximately 45 minutes south of Chattanooga, TN.
Cabins: Junior cabins (Hickory Hollow) hold 14–18 campers ages 6–11; two rooms of 8 campers each with 2 senior counselors and 1–2 junior counselors. Senior lodges hold 20–35 campers ages 12–16 with 4–8 counselors. All cabins have indoor bathrooms and showers.
Ages: 6–16
Accreditations stated by camp: American Camp Association

Activities

Waterfront

Swimming
Canoeing

Land Sports

Soccer
Tennis
Basketball
Archery
Volleyball
Gymnastics

Arts & Creative

Dance

Outdoor Adventure

Zip line
Camping

More activities

arts & crafts
cheerleading
chorus & drama
counselors in training
flag twirling
horseback riding
knitting
nature exploration
river water blob
Riverview Refinement
ropes course

Clues to fit

Cabin belonging — how friendships form across age groups

One of the great opportunities at camp is for girls to meet other girls from new places and often make lifelong friendships from these cabin mates. One of our counselors' main goals is to make sure girls are making new friends and that everyone in the cabin is included. Both Riverview staff and camper parents usually prefer that an entire cabin population NOT be from the same hometown or school.

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First-timers — how new campers are welcomed

Whatever your choice, we make sure the girls know where to go, what to do, and how the Riverview schedule works. New campers quickly embrace the Riverview spirit and have the 'home away from home' feeling that is a natural part of Riverview! We call it 'The Power of Riverview.' If this is your daughter's first time and she is coming without a friend, we will place her in a cabin with other girls her age who are also attending for the first time. Once all parents have departed from the cabin, 'a bonding cabin time' will help new and returning campers adjust quickly — it usually takes about 15 minutes, literally!

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Setting — Lookout Mountain and Little River

Located just off Desoto Parkway on top of Lookout Mountain in Mentone, Alabama and nestled in a bend of beautiful Little River. Riverview is embraced by tall graceful pines and billowing hardwoods. Little River, which borders the Riverview campus, is a gently flowing waterway that is classified as an Outstanding National Resource Waterway. We are surrounded by privately owned beautiful woodlands with amazing trails throughout.

Explore on the camp’s websiteSetting — Lookout Mountain and Little River

Setting — The Farm at North Riverview and wildlife

Follow the pathway through the woods to 'The Farm at North Riverview' which offers fresh blueberries, fruit trees and muscadine vines — all available for camper consumption as they take nature hikes during their activities. Campers will find lush scenery, verdant foliage and friendly wildlife as they enjoy the natural environment of the Riverview Campus — families of deer, flocks of turkeys and even chattering squirrels are a part of the daily visitors especially if you are up early in the morning on your way to morning watch!

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Traditions & shared moments

Camp teams — sportsmanship and River Reflections closing ceremony

We are all friends here and our 'spirit of good sportsmanship' always excels whether your team wins or not! A symbolic campfire to 'end' the competition is a part of our River Reflections along the riverbank after the banquet. Mrs. Susan gives you a parting message of inspiration — only after a 'cabin wish' is presented by each cabin. The other events of the evening are traditions here that are 'meaningful, forever-memories' that are identical to the 'way it was when I was a camper here' no matter what year you camped on this campus!

Explore on the camp’s websiteCamp teams — sportsmanship and River Reflections closing ceremony

Nutty Buddy — sister program tradition

Each session of camp, we have a sister program that we call a 'Nutty Buddy,' which is a favorite event for every age! Having a 'sister' at camp gives our campers another chance to meet someone who is not in their cabin, gives them a sense of ownership and an extra sense of security. Because we are a nut-free facility, we now serve a 'NUT FREE BUDDY' that is just as yummy as the original!

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Independence, growth & leadership

Lasting impact — former camper counselor quote on personal growth

'Riverview helped to shape me as the person I am today, and also gave me the confidence to be the person I want to be. Going to camp alone at a young age was scary at first, but ever since my first year at camp, Riverview has been the highlight of my summers. Camp truly helped me grow as a person and gave me so many great role models that I continue to look up to. The encouragement that is given at camp has pushed me to become a better person. Another thing Riverview has done for me is given me lifelong friendships and bonds that I wouldn't trade for anything.' — Brenton (staff)

Explore on the camp’s websiteLasting impact — former camper counselor quote on personal growth

Lasting impact — parent note on Emma's growth after 7 years

Overnight camp

One-week option during Session 4 (Two-Week).

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Programs & camp life

Daily schedule — what a full day at Riverview looks like

Our daily schedule includes 6 activities a day. Wake-up at 7:00, Flag Raising at 7:25, Morning Watch Devotional at 7:35, Breakfast at 7:50, Cabin Clean-up at 8:30, three morning activity periods (9:00, 10:20, 11:20), Lunch at 12:30, Rest Hour and mail delivery at 1:30, three afternoon activity periods (2:30, 3:30, 4:30), Shower Time at 5:30, Supper at 6:00, Evening Activity at 7:30, Campfire at 8:45, Lights Out at 9:15. On Sundays we sleep until 9:00 and have a pajama breakfast with homemade doughnuts!

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Dining Hall and campus facilities

Surrounded by four-square courts, ping-pong tables and places just to sit and talk, the dining hall, decorated in art, is light, airy and beautifully furnished in knotty white pine and cedar. A beautiful stone fireplace provides the coziness of home. Riverview's beautiful open-air gymnasium is one of the finest in the country — with six basketball goals and a stage, it serves as an instructional area for basketball, gymnastics, dance and is also used for evening programs.

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For parents & families

ACA accreditation — what it means for parents

ACA Accreditation means that your child's camp cares enough to undergo a thorough — up to 300 — standards review of its operation, from staff qualifications and training to emergency management. American Camp Association collaborates with experts from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Red Cross, and other youth-serving agencies to assure that current practices reflect the most up-to-date, research-based standards in camp operation. Riverview's score is 100% on applicable standards. Many of the ACA standards provide a benchmark for safety that are greater than federal, state and local guidelines.

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Cabin arrangements — layout, bathrooms, and mountain air

Our counselor to camper ratio is 5:1. There are two senior counselors who live in each cabin with campers rooms adjacent. Our cabins for ages 6 to 11 accommodate 16 campers — 8 campers (4 bunks) in two separate rooms. Our cabins for campers ages 12–16 are normally two-story large cabins with campers living in rooms together with counselors' rooms adjacent, capacity varying from 20–35 with 4–8 counselors assigned. All of our cabins have bathrooms and showers inside. Since we are on top of Lookout Mountain, we have cooler nights and days — no air-conditioning needed, with ceiling fans and window fans and 'Mountain Air' coming in through screened windows.

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Canoeing safety — Little River and Red Cross certified instructors

Safety is always #1! Red Cross certified canoe and swimming instructors as well as lifeguards are abundant. Life jackets are required on each camper and staff member. Canoeing occurs on pristine Little River, classified as an Outstanding National Resource Waterway. Campers must be an intermediate swimmer to participate.

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Food — family-style meals and fresh produce

Riverview Campers love our food selections! Meals are served family style, with 'camper friendly and parent approved' appetizing and nutritious menus — we offer plenty of local fresh produce daily!

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