Camp Calendar

2012 Camp Riley Dates

Camp Riley applications for 2012 summer sessions will be available starting in late January, 2012. To receive application information, please call 877.867.4539 (toll-free) or email campriley@rileykids.org.

Theme: Mysteries of the Woods
By day, experience traditional camp activities such as swimming and waterfront fun, creative arts, adventure challenge, music, sports, camping, and horseback riding.  By night, explore camp and help solve the latest mystery of the woods!  Come join us this summer and put your detective skills to the test!

Newcomer’s Day
Saturday, May 26, 2012
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Newcomer’s Day lets new campers and families do a “trial run” with a visit to Camp Riley at Bradford Woods. Camp families can see the facilities and property, experience camp activities, attend parent informational sessions, discussions and activities and join a question-and-answer session with camp staff.

Riley 1
June 17 - 22, 2012
Ages 8-18
This session is for campers who benefit from a 1-to-1 staff-to-camper ratio. Be prepared for an exhilarating adventure like none other.

Riley 2
July 1 - 6, 2012
Ages 8-18
This one-week session is for campers who benefit from a 1-to-2 staff-to-camper ratio. Be prepared to have the time of your life!

Riley 3
July 8 - July 20, 2012
Ages 8-18
This two-week session is specifically designed for campers who are ready for a longer camp experience and thrive in a 1-to-3 staff-to-camper ratio.

Venture
July 8 - July 20, 2012
Ages 14-18
This two-week session is for older campers who are ready for a longer camp experience and thrive in a 1-to-3 staff-to-camper ratio.

Kan-Du
July 22 - 27, 2012
Ages 8-18
This session is specifically designed for youth with cognitive and physical functioning levels assessed between 0 and 48 months and who thrive in a 1-to-1 staff-to-camper ratio.

Riley Specialty Camps

Riley Hospital for Children sponsors specialty camps that also take place at Bradford Woods, home of Camp Riley. The specialty camps are supported by Riley Children’s Foundation, but coordinated through their clinics at the hospital.

Camp Hi-Lite
June 3 - 8, 2012
Youth ages 8-22 with Down Syndrome
This one-week session is coordinated by the Ann Whitehall Down Syndrome Program, a part of the Developmental Pediatric Clinic. Campers experience traditional camp activities in a fully accessible environment, as they increase their social skills and reach new levels of independence. Contact Marsie Harrington at 317.944.4264 for more information.

Camp About Face
July 1 - 6, 2012
Youth ages 8-18 with Craniofacial Anomalies
One of the only summer camps in the country designed for children that have been born with a cleft palate or lip as well as other anomalies of the face and skull. This one-week session, coordinated by the Cranial Facial Clinic, encourages campers to become less self-conscious and more self-confident in a setting that is fun for everyone. Contact Carol Ritter or Trish Severns at 317.274.2489 for more information. 

Camp Independence
July 29 - August 3, 2012
Youth ages 8-18 with Blood Diseases (Sickle Cell Anemia, Hemophilia, etc.)
During this one-week session coordinated by the Hematology and Oncology Clinic, campers learn how to manage their chronic health condition while maintaining an active outdoor lifestyle. Campers have the opportunity to experience traditional camp activities, such as horseback riding, swimming, sports, arts, and campouts; all while having medical personal available 24-hours a day. Contact Andy Harner at 317.944.0115 for more information.