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At Lake Rickabear Camp in Kinnelon, New Jersey, our 332 acres include a beautiful 40-acre, spring-fed lake, perfect for pedal boating, paddle boarding, and row boating. A long stretch of soft, sandy beach lines our swimming area. Our camp also has an archery range, low ropes challenge course, zip line, equestrian center, pickleball courts, basketball, a junior scooter track, gaga pit, beach volleyball, and more.
Lake Rickabear's camping facilities include all-season lodges, yurts, platform tents, and pitch-your-own-tent campsites. A spacious pavilion, campfire amphitheater, and lakeside picnic grove provide lots of opportunity for outdoor fun.
Lake Rickabear Camp in Kinnelon named one of America's Best Summer Camps 2024 by Newsweek
Exciting news! Newsweek just released its list of America’s 500 Best Summer Camps for 2024, and our own Lake Rickabear Camp in Kinnelon is one of them.
Newsweek says, “choosing a summer camp requires aligning its offerings with the personality and interests of the camper, as well as the safety and financial concerns of the parent.” To help parents choose wisely, they published America's Best Summer Camps 2024 and based on their criteria, Lake Rickabear Camp received a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Early Bird Registration for Summer Camp 2025 opens Friday, Nov. 1, 2024!
Below are past sessions from Lake Rickabear Camp Summer 2024
Session 1 (July 1-3) 
| Program | Description |
Lake Rickabear Summer Fun Sampler Session 1 Gr 1-9 Fee: $295 |
Join us for a “Taste of Camp” at Lake Rickabear for a fabulous three-day week of outdoor adventure! Cool off in the lake each day (weather permitting) for free swim. Learn crazy camp songs, play field games, and get creative at Arts & Crafts. Explore our wooded property with our Nature specialist and aim for a bullseye at Archery. If you are entering Grade 2 or higher, you can try your hand at archery. Strengthen your self-esteem and practice teamwork at the Low Ropes Challenge Course. If you are entering Grade 4 or higher, you can ride the zip line too. Other Lake Rickabear Summer Fun activities may include boating, playing GaGa ball (a form of dodgeball), building sandcastles, making S’mores, playing pickleball, slingshot, and more! Weekly theme activities make each session unique. Themes are announced on the first day of each session. End the week at Friday Fest, which will include a theme-based activity. Campers are grouped in units of 15-20 girls according to grade levels. New fun and friendships await you at camp this summer. |
Lake Rickabear Pony Pals Sampler Gr 1-3 $440 |
Giddy up! Hang out at the horse corral for 1 1/2 hours each day (weather permitting) learning horsemanship basics from trained professionals in a safe and nurturing environment. This hands-on program will teach you about grooming, leading, and basic care of your pony. Mount up for basic riding in the ring (weather permitting). Spend the remainder of each day participating in some of the Lake Rickabear Summer Fun session activities, including free swim (weather permitting). |
Lake Rickabear Horsemanship Sampler Gr 4-5 Fee: $450 |
Discover and foster your love for horses at Lake Rickabear’s corral this summer. Spend 2 fun-filled hours a day (weather permitting), at the corral grooming, tacking, barn management, and learning trail etiquette. Saddle up for a daily 20–30-minute riding session (weather permitting). Fill the remainder of each day participating in some of the Lake Rickabear Summer Fun session activities, including free swim (weather permitting). |
Session 2 (July 8-12)
| Program | Description |
Lake Rickabear Summer Fun Session 2 Gr 1-9 Fee: $495
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Join us for a jam-packed week of exciting activities! Cool off in the lake each day (weather permitting) during instructional and free swim periods. Learn crazy camp songs, play field games, and get creative at Arts & Crafts. Explore our wooded property with our Nature specialist and aim for a bullseye at Archery. If you are entering Grade 2 or higher, you can try your hand at archery. Strengthen your self-esteem and practice teamwork at the Low Ropes Challenge Course. If you are entering Grade 4 or higher, you can ride the zip line too. Wednesday is Special Interest Day, a program where campers can pick their activity of choice. Other Lake Rickabear Summer Fun activities may include boating, playing GaGa ball (a form of dodgeball), building sandcastles, making S’mores, playing pickleball, slingshot, and more! Weekly theme activities make each session unique. Themes are announced on the first day of each session. End the week at Friday Fest, which will include a theme-based activity. Campers are grouped in units of 15-20 girls according to grade levels. New fun and friendships await you at camp this summer. If you are up for an extra adventure, you can pre-register for an overnight stay for girls entering Grades 3 to 9 on Wednesday, July 10, for an additional $75. See our website for more details about overnights. |
Lake Rickabear Pony Pals Gr 1-3 Fee: $735
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Giddy up! Hang out at the horse corral for 1 1/2 hours each day (weather permitting, Tuesday through Friday) learning horsemanship basics from trained professionals in a safe and nurturing environment. This hands-on program will teach you about grooming, leading, and basic care of your pony. Mount up for basic riding in the ring (weather permitting). Spend the remainder of each day participating in some of the Lake Rickabear Summer Fun session activities, including instructional and free swim periods (weather permitting). Monday is a regular Lake Rickabear Summer Fun day. If you are up for an extra adventure, you can pre-register for an overnight stay for girls entering Grades 3 to 9 on Wednesday, July 10, for an additional $75. See our website for more details about overnights. |
Lake Rickabear Horsemanship Gr 4-5 Fee: $755 |
Discover and foster your love for horses at Lake Rickabear’s corral this summer. Spend 2 fun-filled hours a day (weather permitting, Tuesday through Friday), at the corral grooming, tacking, barn management, and learning trail etiquette. Saddle up for a daily 20–30-minute riding session (weather permitting). Fill the remainder of each day participating in some of the Lake Rickabear Summer Fun session activities, including instructional and free swim periods (weather permitting). Monday is a regular Lake Rickabear Summer Fun day. If you are up for an extra adventure, you can pre-register for an optional overnight stay for girls entering Grades 3 to 9 on Wednesday, July 10, for an additional $75. See our website for more details about overnights. |
Artful Escapades Gr 4-5 Fee: $535 |
Discover natural art and design found throughout Lake Rickabear Camp. You will use your creativity and self-expression to experiment with the elements, explore composition and create your own masterpieces. Earn your Junior Art & Design badge. If you are up for an extra adventure, you can pre-register for an optional overnight stay for girls entering Grades 3 to 9 on Wednesday, July 10, for an additional $75. See our website for more details about overnights. |
Ready, Set, Go! Gr 6-9 Fee: $ 535 |
Design, create and play all the outdoor games that make being outside so much fun. Go on a scavenger hunt, invent an archery challenge, construct an obstacle course for our campers & staff to try and more. Earn your Archery badge. If you are up for an extra adventure, you can pre-register for an optional overnight stay for girls entering Grades 3 to 9 on Wednesday, July 10, for an additional $75. See our website for more details about overnights. |
Counselor in Training 1 (CIT 1) (week 1 of 2) Gr 9-10, (Must be 14yrs. Old as of 7/1/24) Fee: $320 |
Get ready to begin your journey toward being a camp counselor! Girls entering Grades 9 and 10 (and who are age 14 as of 7/1/24) can register for this two-week leadership training program. During the first week, you’ll develop the skills needed to mentor younger girls and understand their needs in a camp setting. In the second week, you’ll use your newly acquired skills working with units under the guidance of camp counselors. Upon successful completion of this program, you’ll earn your CIT I pin and have the option to volunteer for one or more weeks during the remainder of the camp season. Plus, you’ll receive an exclusive CIT shirt to tie dye. To participate in this program you must register for both Session 2 AND Session 3. |
Counselor in Training 2 (CIT 2) (week 1 of 2) Gr 10-11, (pre-requisite-completion of CIT1 during summer 2023) Fee: $320 |
If you’ve already completed the Counselor in Training program, you can continue to build camp counselor skills during this two-week session. During the first week, learn what goes on behind the scenes to enable a camp to run safely and efficiently. Focus on conflict management, leadership skills, unit planning and more during this leadership development experience. In the second week, you’ll use your newly acquired skills working with units under the guidance of camp counselors. Upon successful completion of this program, you will earn your CIT II pin and have the option to volunteer for one or more weeks during the remainder of camp. Plus, you'll receive an exclusive CIT shirt to tie dye. To participate in this program you must register for both Session 2 AND Session 3. |
Session 3 (July 15-19)
| Program | Description |
Lake Rickabear Summer Fun Session 3 Gr 1-9 Fee: $495 |
Join us for a jam-packed week of exciting activities! Cool off in the lake each day (weather permitting) during instructional and free swim periods. Learn crazy camp songs, play field games, and get creative at Arts & Crafts. Explore our wooded property with our Nature specialist and aim for a bullseye at Archery. If you are entering Grade 2 or higher, you can try your hand at archery. Strengthen your self-esteem and practice teamwork at the Low Ropes Challenge Course. If you are entering Grade 4 or higher, you can ride the zip line too. Wednesday is Special Interest Day, a program where campers can pick their activity of choice. Other Lake Rickabear Summer Fun activities may include boating, playing GaGa ball (a form of dodgeball), building sandcastles, making S’mores, playing pickleball, slingshot, and more! Weekly theme activities make each session unique. Themes are announced on the first day of each session. End the week at Friday Fest, which will include a theme-based activity. Campers are grouped in units of 15-20 girls according to grade levels. New fun and friendships await you at camp this summer. |
Lake Rickabear Pony Pals Gr 1-3 Fee: $735 |
Giddy up! Hang out at the horse corral for 1 1/2 hours each day (weather permitting, Tuesday through Friday) learning horsemanship basics from trained professionals in a safe and nurturing environment. This hands-on program will teach you about grooming, leading, and basic care of your pony. Mount up for basic riding in the ring (weather permitting). Spend the remainder of each day participating in some of the Lake Rickabear Summer Fun session activities, including instructional and free swim periods (weather permitting). Monday is a regular Lake Rickabear Summer Fun day. |
Lake Rickabear Horsemanship Gr 4-5 Fee: $755 |
Discover and foster your love for horses at Lake Rickabear’s corral this summer. Spend 2 fun-filled hours a day (weather permitting, Tuesday through Friday), at the corral grooming, tacking, barn management, and learning trail etiquette. Saddle up for a daily 20–30-minute riding session (weather permitting). Fill the remainder of each day participating in some of the Lake Rickabear Summer Fun session activities, including instructional and free swim periods (weather permitting). Monday is a regular Lake Rickabear Summer Fun day. |
Art Explorers Gr 6-9 Fee: $535 |
Art takes inspiration from nature when you use your five senses to create one-of-a-kind artwork. Get ready to observe and collect things outdoors that will drive your art and creativity. Earn your Ourdoor Art Apprentice badge. |
Counselor in Training 1 (CIT 1) (week 2 of 2) Entering grades 9-10 Fee: $320 |
Get ready to begin your journey toward being a camp counselor! Girls entering Grades 9 and 10 (and who are age 14 as of 7/1/24) can register for this two-week leadership training program. During the first week, you’ll develop the skills needed to mentor younger girls and understand their needs in a camp setting. In the second week, you’ll use your newly acquired skills working with units under the guidance of camp counselors. Upon successful completion of this program, you’ll earn your CIT I pin and have the option to volunteer for one or more weeks during the remainder of the camp season. Plus, you’ll receive an exclusive CIT shirt to tie dye. To participate in this program you must register for both Session 2 AND Session 3. |
Counselor in Training 2 (CIT 2) (week 2 of 2) Entering grades 10-11 Fee: $320 |
If you’ve already completed the Counselor in Training program, you can continue to build camp counselor skills during this two-week session. During the first week, learn what goes on behind the scenes to enable a camp to run safely and efficiently. Focus on conflict management, leadership skills, unit planning and more during this leadership development experience. In the second week, you’ll use your newly acquired skills working with units under the guidance of camp counselors. Upon successful completion of this program, you will earn your CIT II pin and have the option to volunteer for one or more weeks during the remainder of camp. Plus, you'll receive an exclusive CIT shirt to tie dye. To participate in this program you must register for both Session 2 AND Session 3. |
Session 4 (July 22-26)
| Program | Description |
Lake Rickabear Summer Fun Session 4 Gr 1-9 Fee: $495 |
Join us for a jam-packed week of exciting activities! Cool off in the lake each day (weather permitting) during instructional and free swim periods. Learn crazy camp songs, play field games, and get creative at Arts & Crafts. Explore our wooded property with our Nature specialist and aim for a bullseye at Archery. If you are entering Grade 2 or higher, you can try your hand at archery. Strengthen your self-esteem and practice teamwork at the Low Ropes Challenge Course. If you are entering Grade 4 or higher, you can ride the zip line too. Wednesday is Special Interest Day, a program where campers can pick their activity of choice. Other Lake Rickabear Summer Fun activities may include boating, playing GaGa ball (a form of dodgeball), building sandcastles, making S’mores, playing pickleball, slingshot, and more! Weekly theme activities make each session unique. Themes are announced on the first day of each session. End the week at Friday Fest, which will include a theme-based activity. Campers are grouped in units of 15-20 girls according to grade levels. New fun and friendships await you at camp this summer. If you are up for an extra adventure, you can pre-register for an overnight stay for girls entering Grades 3 to 9 on Wednesday, July 24, for an additional $75. See our website for more details about overnights. |
Lake Rickabear Pony Pals Gr 1-3 Fee: $735 |
Giddy up! Hang out at the horse corral for 1 1/2 hours each day (weather permitting, Tuesday through Friday) learning horsemanship basics from trained professionals in a safe and nurturing environment. This hands-on program will teach you about grooming, leading, and basic care of your pony. Mount up for basic riding in the ring (weather permitting). Spend the remainder of each day participating in some of the Lake Rickabear Summer Fun session activities, including instructional and free swim periods (weather permitting). Monday is a regular Lake Rickabear Summer Fun day. If you are up for an extra adventure, you can pre-register for an overnight stay for girls entering Grades 3 to 9 on Wednesday, July 24, for an additional $75. See our website for more details about overnights. |
Lake Rickabear Horsemanship Gr 4-5 Fee: $755 |
Discover and foster your love for horses at Lake Rickabear’s corral this summer. Spend 2 fun-filled hours a day (weather permitting, Tuesday through Friday), at the corral grooming, tacking, barn management, and learning trail etiquette. Saddle up for a daily 20–30-minute riding session (weather permitting). Fill the remainder of each day participating in some of the Lake Rickabear Summer Fun session activities, including instructional and free swim periods (weather permitting). Monday is a regular Lake Rickabear Summer Fun day. If you are up for an extra adventure, you can pre-register for an overnight stay for girls entering Grades 3 to 9 on Wednesday, July 24, for an additional $75. See our website for more details about overnights. |
Young Chefs of Rickabear Gr 4-5 Fee: $535 |
Learn how to make a bountiful breakfast, luscious lunch, delectable dinner and delightful dessert while learning important kitchen skills. Earn your Simple Meals badge. If you are up for an extra adventure, you can pre-register for an overnight stay for girls entering Grades 3 to 9 on Wednesday, July 24, for an additional $75. See our website for more details about overnights. |
Trail Trekking Gr 6-9 Fee: $ 535 |
Explore the trails of Lake Rickabear! Learn to read maps and follow trails, identify plants and animals, practice personal safety, observe “Leave No Trace” principles, choose equipment, and plan your own group hike. Earn your Trailblazing badge. If you are up for an extra adventure, you can pre-register for an overnight stay for girls entering Grades 3 to 9 on Wednesday, July 24, for an additional $75. See our website for more details about overnights. |
Counselor in Training 1 (CIT 1) (week 1 of 2) Gr 9-10, (Must be 14yrs. Old as of 7/1/24) Fee: $320 |
Get ready to begin your journey toward being a camp counselor! Girls entering Grades 9 and 10 (and who are age 14 as of 7/1/24) can register for this two-week leadership training program. During the first week, you’ll develop the skills needed to mentor younger girls and understand their needs in a camp setting. In the second week, you’ll use your newly acquired skills working with units under the guidance of camp counselors. Upon successful completion of this program, you’ll earn your CIT I pin and have the option to volunteer for one or more weeks during the remainder of the camp season. Plus, you’ll receive an exclusive CIT shirt to tie dye. To participate in this program you must register for both Session 4 AND Session 5. |
Counselor in Training 2 (CIT 2) (week 1 of 2) Gr 10-11, (pre-requisite-completion of CIT1 during summer 2023) Fee: $320 |
If you’ve already completed the Counselor in Training program, you can continue to build camp counselor skills during this two-week session. During the first week, learn what goes on behind the scenes to enable a camp to run safely and efficiently. Focus on conflict management, leadership skills, unit planning and more during this leadership development experience. In the second week, you’ll use your newly acquired skills working with units under the guidance of camp counselors. Upon successful completion of this program, you will earn your CIT II pin and have the option to volunteer for one or more weeks during the remainder of camp. Plus, you'll receive an exclusive CIT shirt to tie dye. To participate in this program you must register for both Session 4 AND Session 5. |
Session 5 (July 29-Aug. 2)
| Program | Description |
Lake Rickabear Summer Fun Session 5 Gr 1-9 Fee: $495 |
Join us for a jam-packed week of exciting activities! Cool off in the lake each day (weather permitting) during instructional and free swim periods. Learn crazy camp songs, play field games, and get creative at Arts & Crafts. Explore our wooded property with our Nature specialist and aim for a bullseye at Archery. If you are entering Grade 2 or higher, you can try your hand at archery. Strengthen your self-esteem and practice teamwork at the Low Ropes Challenge Course. If you are entering Grade 4 or higher, you can ride the zip line too. Wednesday is Special Interest Day, a program where campers can pick their activity of choice. Other Lake Rickabear Summer Fun activities may include boating, playing GaGa ball (a form of dodgeball), building sandcastles, making S’mores, playing pickleball, slingshot, and more! Weekly theme activities make each session unique. Themes are announced on the first day of each session. End the week at Friday Fest, which will include a theme-based activity. Campers are grouped in units of 15-20 girls according to grade levels. New fun and friendships await you at camp this summer. If you are up for an extra adventure, you can pre-register for an overnight for girls entering Grades 3 to 9 on Wednesday, July 24, for an additional $75. See our website for more details about overnights. |
Lake Rickabear Pony Pals Gr 1-3 Fee: $735 |
Giddy up! Hang out at the horse corral for 1 1/2 hours each day (weather permitting, Tuesday through Friday) learning horsemanship basics from trained professionals in a safe and nurturing environment. This hands-on program will teach you about grooming, leading, and basic care of your pony. Mount up for basic riding in the ring (weather permitting). Spend the remainder of each day participating in some of the Lake Rickabear Summer Fun session activities, including instructional and free swim periods (weather permitting). Monday is a regular Lake Rickabear Summer Fun day. |
Lake Rickabear Horsemanship Gr 4-5 Fee: $755 |
Discover and foster your love for horses at Lake Rickabear’s corral this summer. Spend 2 fun-filled hours a day (weather permitting, Tuesday through Friday), at the corral grooming, tacking, barn management, and learning trail etiquette. Saddle up for a daily 20–30-minute riding session (weather permitting). Fill the remainder of each day participating in some of the Lake Rickabear Summer Fun session activities, including instructional and free swim periods (weather permitting). Monday is a regular Lake Rickabear Summer Fun day. |
Kitchen Concoctions Gr 6-9 Fee: $535 |
Cook up four dishes from across time and distance and find out where your taste buds want to travel. Make a dish from another country, create a dish from another region of the United States, whip up a dish from another period, and cook a dish that makes a statement. You'll earn your New Cuisines badge and be able to make amazing dishes from all over the world and way back in time. |
Counselor in Training 1 (CIT 1) Week 2 of 2 Entering grades 9-10 Fee: $320 |
Get ready to begin your journey toward being a camp counselor! Girls entering Grades 9 and 10 (and who are age 14 as of 7/1/24) can register for this two-week leadership training program. During the first week, you’ll develop the skills needed to mentor younger girls and understand their needs in a camp setting. In the second week, you’ll use your newly acquired skills working with units under the guidance of camp counselors. Upon successful completion of this program, you’ll earn your CIT I pin and have the option to volunteer for one or more weeks during the remainder of the camp season. Plus, you’ll receive an exclusive CIT shirt to tie dye. To participate in this program you must register for both Session 4 AND Session 5. |
Counselor in Training 2 (CIT 2) Week 2 of 2 Entering grades 10-11 Fee: $320 |
If you’ve already completed the Counselor in Training program, you can continue to build camp counselor skills during this two-week session. During the first week, learn what goes on behind the scenes to enable a camp to run safely and efficiently. Focus on conflict management, leadership skills, unit planning and more during this leadership development experience. In the second week, you’ll use your newly acquired skills working with units under the guidance of camp counselors. Upon successful completion of this program, you will earn your CIT II pin and have the option to volunteer for one or more weeks during the remainder of camp. Plus, you'll receive an exclusive CIT shirt to tie dye. To participate in this program you must register for both Session 4 AND Session 5. |
Session 6 (Aug. 5-9)
| Program | Description |
Lake Rickabear Summer Fun Session 6 Gr 1-9 Fee: $495 |
Join us for a jam-packed week of exciting activities! Cool off in the lake each day (weather permitting) during instructional and free swim periods. Learn crazy camp songs, play field games, and get creative at Arts & Crafts. Explore our wooded property with our Nature specialist and aim for a bullseye at Archery. If you are entering Grade 2 or higher, you can try your hand at archery. Strengthen your self-esteem and practice teamwork at the Low Ropes Challenge Course. If you are entering Grade 4 or higher, you can ride the zip line too. Wednesday is Special Interest Day, a program where campers can pick their activity of choice. Other Lake Rickabear Summer Fun activities may include boating, playing GaGa ball (a form of dodgeball), building sandcastles, making S’mores, playing pickleball, slingshot, and more! Weekly theme activities make each session unique. Themes are announced on the first day of each session. End the week at Friday Fest, which will include a theme-based activity. Campers are grouped in units of 15-20 girls according to grade levels. New fun and friendships await you at camp this summer. If you are up for an extra adventure, you can pre-register for an overnight stay for girls entering Grades 3 to 9 on Wednesday, August 7, for an additional $75. See our website for more details about overnights. |
Lake Rickabear Pony Pals Gr 1-3 Fee: $735 |
Giddy up! Hang out at the horse corral for 1 1/2 hours each day (weather permitting, Tuesday through Friday) learning horsemanship basics from trained professionals in a safe and nurturing environment. This hands-on program will teach you about grooming, leading, and basic care of your pony. Mount up for basic riding in the ring (weather permitting). Spend the remainder of each day participating in some of the Lake Rickabear Summer Fun session activities, including instructional and free swim periods (weather permitting). Monday is a regular Lake Rickabear Summer Fun day. If you are up for an extra adventure, you can pre-register for an overnight stay for girls entering Grades 3 to 9 on Wednesday, August 7, for an additional $75. See our website for more details about overnights. |
Lake Rickabear Horsemanship Gr 4-5 Fee: $755 |
Discover and foster your love for horses at Lake Rickabear’s corral this summer. Spend 2 fun-filled hours a day (weather permitting, Tuesday through Friday), at the corral grooming, tacking, barn management, and learning trail etiquette. Saddle up for a daily 20–30-minute riding session (weather permitting). Fill the remainder of each day participating in some of the Lake Rickabear Summer Fun session activities, including instructional and free swim periods (weather permitting). Monday is a regular Lake Rickabear Summer Fun day. If you are up for an extra adventure, you can pre-register for an overnight stay for girls entering Grades 3 to 9 on Wednesday, August 7, for an additional $75. See our website for more details about overnights. |
Fab, Fit & Fun Gr 4-5 Fee: $535 |
Learn how you can get strong and stay that way! Discover how to take care of yourself through eating healthy, exercising, and creating a stress-free zone. Health and fitness professionals with help guide you as you develop a fun activity for your family and troop to try. You’ll earn your Staying Fit badge, too. If you are up for an extra adventure, you can pre-register for an overnight stay for girls entering Grades 3 to 9 on Wednesday, August 7, for an additional $75. See our website for more details about overnights. |
Tinkerbeam Gr 6-9 Fee: $535 |
Learn the principles of engineering, programming, and problem-solving through hands-on experiences working collaboratively with fellow campers. Earn your Robotics 1: Designing Robots badge. If you are up for an extra adventure, you can pre-register for an overnight stay for girls entering Grades 3 to 9 on Wednesday, August 7, for an additional $75. See our website for more details about overnights. |
Counselor in Training 1 (CIT 1) (week 1 of 2) Gr 9-10, (Must be 14yrs. Old as of 7/1/24) Fee: $320 |
Get ready to begin your journey toward being a camp counselor! Girls entering Grades 9 and 10 (and who are age 14 as of 7/1/24) can register for this two-week leadership training program. During the first week, you’ll develop the skills needed to mentor younger girls and understand their needs in a camp setting. In the second week, you’ll use your newly acquired skills working with units under the guidance of camp counselors. Upon successful completion of this program, you’ll earn your CIT I pin and have the option to volunteer for one or more weeks during the remainder of the camp season. Plus, you’ll receive an exclusive CIT shirt to tie dye. To participate in this program you must register for both Session 6 AND Session 7. |
Counselor in Training 2 (CIT 2) (week 1 of 2) Gr 10-11, (pre-requisite-completion of CIT1 during summer 2023) Fee: $320 |
If you’ve already completed the Counselor in Training program, you can continue to build camp counselor skills during this two-week session. During the first week, learn what goes on behind the scenes to enable a camp to run safely and efficiently. Focus on conflict management, leadership skills, unit planning and more during this leadership development experience. In the second week, you’ll use your newly acquired skills working with units under the guidance of camp counselors. Upon successful completion of this program, you will earn your CIT II pin and have the option to volunteer for one or more weeks during the remainder of camp. Plus, you'll receive an exclusive CIT shirt to tie dye. To participate in this program you must register for both Session 6 AND Session 7. |
Session 7 (Aug. 12-16)
| Program | Description |
Lake Rickabear Summer Fun Session 7 Gr 1-9 Fee: $495 |
Join us for a jam-packed week of exciting activities! Cool off in the lake each day (weather permitting) during instructional and free swim periods. Learn crazy camp songs, play field games, and get creative at Arts & Crafts. Explore our wooded property with our Nature specialist and aim for a bullseye at Archery. If you are entering Grade 2 or higher, you can try your hand at archery. Strengthen your self-esteem and practice teamwork at the Low Ropes Challenge Course. If you are entering Grade 4 or higher, you can ride the zip line too. Wednesday is Special Interest Day, a program where campers can pick their activity of choice. Other Lake Rickabear Summer Fun activities may include boating, playing GaGa ball (a form of dodgeball), building sandcastles, making S’mores, playing pickleball, slingshot, and more! Weekly theme activities make each session unique. Themes are announced on the first day of each session. End the week at Friday Fest, which will include a theme-based activity. Campers are grouped in units of 15-20 girls according to grade levels. New fun and friendships await you at camp this summer. |
Lake Rickabear Pony Pals Gr 1-3 Fee: $735 |
Giddy up! Hang out at the horse corral for 1 1/2 hours each day (weather permitting, Tuesday through Friday) learning horsemanship basics from trained professionals in a safe and nurturing environment. This hands-on program will teach you about grooming, leading, and basic care of your pony. Mount up for basic riding in the ring (weather permitting). Spend the remainder of each day participating in some of the Lake Rickabear Summer Fun session activities, including instructional and free swim periods (weather permitting). Monday is a regular Lake Rickabear Summer Fun day. |
Lake Rickabear Horsemanship Gr 4-5 Fee: $755 |
Discover and foster your love for horses at Lake Rickabear’s corral this summer. Spend 2 fun-filled hours a day (weather permitting, Tuesday through Friday), at the corral grooming, tacking, barn management, and learning trail etiquette. Saddle up for a daily 20–30-minute riding session (weather permitting). Fill the remainder of each day participating in some of the Lake Rickabear Summer Fun session activities, including instructional and free swim periods (weather permitting). Monday is a regular Lake Rickabear Summer Fun day. |
Don't Worry, Be Happy! Gr 6-9 Fee: $535 |
Let's think about and do what makes us happy! Cook & eat something yummy, participate in a special mindfulness & yoga session, create a vision board and more. Earn your Science of Happiness badge. |
Counselor in Training 1 (CIT 1) Week 2 of 2 Entering grades 9-10 Fee: $320 |
Get ready to begin your journey toward being a camp counselor! Girls entering Grades 9 and 10 (and who are age 14 as of 7/1/24) can register for this two-week leadership training program. During the first week, you’ll develop the skills needed to mentor younger girls and understand their needs in a camp setting. In the second week, you’ll use your newly acquired skills working with units under the guidance of camp counselors. Upon successful completion of this program, you’ll earn your CIT I pin and have the option to volunteer for one or more weeks during the remainder of the camp season. Plus, you’ll receive an exclusive CIT shirt to tie dye. To participate in this program you must register for both Session 6 AND Session 7. |
Counselor in Training 2 (CIT 2) Week 2 of 2 Entering grades 10-11 Fee: $320 |
If you’ve already completed the Counselor in Training program, you can continue to build camp counselor skills during this two-week session. During the first week, learn what goes on behind the scenes to enable a camp to run safely and efficiently. Focus on conflict management, leadership skills, unit planning and more during this leadership development experience. In the second week, you’ll use your newly acquired skills working with units under the guidance of camp counselors. Upon successful completion of this program, you will earn your CIT II pin and have the option to volunteer for one or more weeks during the remainder of camp. Plus, you'll receive an exclusive CIT shirt to tie dye. To participate in this program you must register for both Session 6 AND Session 7. |
