What to Bring

♦ We encourage you to label your camper's clothing and items!
(as an example: https://www.stuckonyou.us)

NECESSARY ITEMS TO BRING: 
♦ Small New Testament or Bible
♦ Flashlight with batteries
​♦ Water bottle (preferably labeled with name)
♦ Toiletries (comb, gel, toothbrush, toothpaste,
deodorant, shampoo, soap in plastic container)
♦ Sleeping bag and pillow (unless it's a day camp or a retreat at St Joseph's Lodge)

CLOTHING TO BRING: 
♦ Pajamas
♦ Underclothing
♦ Sports/outside clothes
 ♦ Sports shoes (at least one pair; a second is helpful in case the other gets wet)
♦ Elegant clothes and shoes for Mass
♦ Modest bathing suit (shorts for boys; "one piece" or "tankinis" for girls)
♦ Flip flops
♦ A large Towel or two

HIGHLY SUGGESTED FOR SUMMER CAMPS: 
♦ A costume according to the camp theme (if applicable)
♦ Mosquito/insect repellent
♦ Sunscreen
♦ Cap or Hat
♦ Sunglasses (cheap ones!)
♦ $25 spending money for cap guns, ammo, and other items we might sell at mini-auctions
♦ Long pants for horseback riding

OTHER POSSIBLE ITEMS TO BRING: 
♦ Bag for dirty laundry 
♦ Lightweight jacket for rainy days
♦ A set of clothes for wet conditions, especially an extra pair of shoes
♦ Camo or dark clothing for night games
♦ Pocket, personal hand sanitizer
♦ Mask (these are completely optional, not mandatory)
​♦ Notebook and pen

ADD FOR COLD OR WINTER SEASONS: 
♦ An extra pair of shoes for snow/wet ground
♦ Sweater
♦ An appropriate jacket
♦ Winter hat
♦ Scarf
♦ Mittens
♦ Snow or ski pants 

BOYS CAMPS GET EXTRA POINTS FOR: 
♦ Being elegantly dressed for Mass & adoration
♦ Bringing salty snacks or sweet desserts to share with the group
♦ Attending Camp River Ridge for the first time

MEDICATION & DIETS: 
♦ Prescription medication must be in original containers
and placed in a labeled, resealable plastic bag. Please send only the amount of medication needed to last the duration of your camper’s stay. Please sign the medication release form when registering online. Parents are encouraged to leave medications with their child.

♦ Special diet food from home due to personal health need are welcome at camp. You may store the special diet food in our refrigerators after checking in. Please label it appropriately and clearly. And please inform our head chef about it.

♦ For any other special arrangements, please email the camp director at campriverridge@gmail.com​

FOR STAFF ONLY: 
♦ You will be required to live up to three values: modesty, cleanliness, presentation.
♦ All shorts must reach down fingertip length, at minimum
♦ Dresses must reach one inch above the knees, at minimum
♦ Shirts must cover shoulders (no tank tops, crop tops, low cut shirts, etc)
♦ No holes, profanity, or divisive political statements on clothing
♦ Well shaven faces for Mass, or beards maintained trimmed
♦ Well-groomed and awake for Mass and adoration

ELECTRONICS POLICY:

1. Reception is improving at Camp River Ridge on a yearly basis. This brings some convenience, but some new challenges.
2. Campers may bring cell phones to communicate with their parents. 
3. If it becomes a problem, cell phones may be taken away. 
4. It's encouraged that your camper leave electronics at home so they may be free of distractions to fully engage the group. 
5. ​Electronics such as speakers, headphones for music, computers, and other objects, are not necessary and should stay at home.
6. For summer camps: High School leaders' cell phones will be taken during the camp, unless they need to contact family. They may have occasional "check-in" times with their phones. 
   

DO NOT BRING: 
♦ Swiss army knives or similar sharp utensils  
♦ Fireworks or items for pranks
(If found, these items may be taken for the duration of the event. We encourage campers to have a great experience away from technology to enjoy God's creation, new friendships, and prayer.)

NO TOLERANCE 
♦ Alcohol, drugs, tobacco, weapons, spray paint, inappropriate reading material
(If found, these items will be taken without return and parents informed immediately.)