Are camps canceled?
Camp River Ridge summer camps and campouts are CLOSED until July 4th. This is in accordance with the "Stage 5" date that the State of Indiana has announced in their "back on track website" (click here). It also corresponds with some internal indications we've received from the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.
Also, all June and July summer enrollments have been closed. See below our refund policy.
We love what we do for our campers and our families. We really tried to exhaust every possible avenue to make the camps viable in June. Ultimately, the decision was based on recommendations from the federal government, state government, CDC, and archdiocese of Indianapolis. I am really sorry we cannot provide you with our awesome summer activities this June 2020.
Note that this does not mean that summer camps will be available after July 4th. However, we are hard at work on a limited on-site camp experience that takes into account a whole world of indications, safety, procedures, etc...
Please pray for us as we do our best to discern God's will. He remains with us! We continue to move forward, trusting in his Providence over all of this.
Also, all June and July summer enrollments have been closed. See below our refund policy.
We love what we do for our campers and our families. We really tried to exhaust every possible avenue to make the camps viable in June. Ultimately, the decision was based on recommendations from the federal government, state government, CDC, and archdiocese of Indianapolis. I am really sorry we cannot provide you with our awesome summer activities this June 2020.
Note that this does not mean that summer camps will be available after July 4th. However, we are hard at work on a limited on-site camp experience that takes into account a whole world of indications, safety, procedures, etc...
Please pray for us as we do our best to discern God's will. He remains with us! We continue to move forward, trusting in his Providence over all of this.
What are your options for limited camp programming?
We will be looking at ways we can apply the CDC guidelines for post-July 4th. Please visit the following website for CDC guidelines for youth programs:
CDC Youth Programs and Camps during the COVID-19 pandemic.
CDC Youth Programs and Camps during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Could you take 10-15 min to fill out our survey?
We want to hear from our camp families! Please fill out the following survey as soon as possible:
Camp & Coronavirus Survey
Camp & Coronavirus Survey
Should we enroll, wait, or cancel?
We are closing ALL enrollments until further notice. We are looking at post-July 4th limited summer camps, campouts, and day camps. We are working on a timely response.
What if my child's camp is canceled?
We are not rolling over campers to July because the July setup will be completely different.
For ALL the prior-planned June & July camps and campouts, you will need to determine the following:
1) request a full or partial refund, or,
3) donate the funds to the camp.
Please contact Fr Lucio at campriverridge@gmail.com to let him know which option you prefer.
Please give a few days to process these requests.
Refund policy?
These can be difficult times for many families financially. That's why we will give a refund to any family that requests it for any reason whatsoever. We will need to keep about a 5% fee to help us cover the funds lost in the transaction. Refunds can be requested anytime.
Can I donate my enrollment fee?
We are a Catholic, non-profit camp, mostly run by volunteers, clergy and consecrated. And summer camps are a huge part of our stipend income! As well, the camp will continues to incur utilities and maintenance expenses, even though these have been minimized. If your family is secure financially, and if camps are unexpectedly closed this summer, please consider donating your enrollment fee.
The CARES Act passed by Congress allows you to deduct from your taxes up to $300 in donations to a non-profit.
Please let us know if this is the case! We can provide you with a tax receipt if needed.
Email us at campriverridge@gmail.com. You can find more info on donations by clicking here: donations.
The CARES Act passed by Congress allows you to deduct from your taxes up to $300 in donations to a non-profit.
Please let us know if this is the case! We can provide you with a tax receipt if needed.
Email us at campriverridge@gmail.com. You can find more info on donations by clicking here: donations.
What will happen to retreats and camps moving forward?
It's hard to believe this will be the end of all public institutions. The world and the Church have gone through many similar, or worse, pandemics in the past.
We have seen God's hand behind our development as a camp since the very beginning. We are always in his hands, except now it is more evident! Let us trust in God and pray for our leaders.
In the words of Jesus regarding the sickness of his friend Lazarus: “This illness does not lead to death; rather it is for God’s glory, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it.” (Jn 11:4)
We have seen God's hand behind our development as a camp since the very beginning. We are always in his hands, except now it is more evident! Let us trust in God and pray for our leaders.
In the words of Jesus regarding the sickness of his friend Lazarus: “This illness does not lead to death; rather it is for God’s glory, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it.” (Jn 11:4)