River Camp
For over 30 years, the San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust, Inc. (Parkway) has been offering an exciting, fun, and safe day camp experience for the Valley’s children at River Camp. Our lively and experienced staff of counselors, lifeguards, and visiting presenters will engage your children in activities that enhance their understanding of, and connection to, the San Joaquin River. Campers enjoy swimming and splashing in cool water, learning to canoe, exploring wildlife habitats, playing games, creating arts and crafts, and building new friendships during their week-long day camp experience.
Cancellation Policy
Full refunds (less the non-refundable deposit amount and any add-on fees) will be given if requested at least seven (7) days before your camp start date. For cancellations made less than seven (7) days before your camp start date, refunds will only be given for medical or family emergencies. The terms medical or family emergencies include any required quarantines due to infection with COVID-19.
Please note: A non-refundable deposit is required at the time of registration: $10/day for all public River Camp sessions.
All registrations are considered final. Once you have completed registration and payment, switching to another session will require cancelling your reservation, forfeiting the non-refundable deposit, and completing a new registration (including a new non-refundable deposit).
River Camp Scholarship Program
Parkway is dedicated to providing children opportunities to enjoy the wonders of nature and the San Joaquin River. Every child deserves the chance to explore, learn, and play at River Camp. Scholarships, at varying levels, help remove financial barriers to make camp possible for more families.
Thanks to the generosity of sponsors and donors, Parkway is proud to provide River Camp scholarship opportunities for seasonal and summer camp programs. These scholarships would not be possible without their support. To learn how you can help make camp accessible for more families, click here.
Inclusive Practices
River Camp is a place for children of all abilities. All children deserve the opportunity to learn, play, and thrive in the natural environment at their level. Striving to incorporate inclusive practices organization-wide, Parkway employs Support Counselors at River Camp programs to ensure programming is accessible to all children, ranging from frequent basic check-ins and extra breaks to 1:1 staff support to make certain each child’s needs are met.
Click the button below to complete a brief interest form to help our staff better understand your campers’ needs. The Inclusion Coordinator will contact you directly within 1-2 business days of receiving the interest form response. Together, we will create a thoughtful, individualized plan for your camper to ensure a successful and enriching experience at River Camp.
Parkway is a vendor of the Central Valley Regional Center (CVRC)
Parkway provides inclusive services through support from the California Natural Resources Agency. Funding is provided by the Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act (Proposition 64) for the Youth Community Access Grant Program.
2026 River Camp Summer Programs
River Camp Academy Programs
Entering 1st through 6th grades; school district partnership program
River Camp Seasonal Programs
Seasonal opportunities coming soon!
Work With Us
Ready for the BEST summer job EVER? River Camp is looking for fun, energetic, and passionate individuals to join our outstanding team! Work alongside camp professionals, build lasting friendships, gain valuable skills, and so much more. Whether you're looking to grow professionally or just have an unforgettable summer, there’s something for everyone at River Camp!
Donor Benefits
Benefits include early access to registration beginning on February 1st and reduced fees for donors at the $100 level or higher. You can become a donor online using the button below. If you're a donor and haven't received your code, please contact (559) 248-8480. DISCOUNT CODE MUST BE ENTERED DURING REGISTRATION; DISCOUNTS WILL NOT BE RETROACTIVELY APPLIED.
Charter School Vendor Information
River Camp is a vendor for Yosemite Valley and Monarch River Academy Charter Schools! To utilize charter funds for River Camp sessions, please register online through UltraCamp, pay the deposit, and choose the “Remaining Balance” payment option at check out. The deposit ($50) must be paid at the time of registration and will not be reimbursed by charter funds or the River Parkway Trust. Once you have registered, submit your account statement/receipt to your charter school. When you have received your voucher/certificate, send a copy to kkincaid@riverparkway.org ASAP to have the credits applied to your account. Certificates/vouchers must be received at least 7 days prior to your camper’s session start date, or the remaining funds will be charged to the payment account on file.
Become A River Camp Sponsor!
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