River Camp Adventurers at Scout Island
Are your children ready to have the best week ever?
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 habitat, playing games, creating arts and crafts, and building new friendships during their week-long day-camp experience. A River Camp 2026 T-shirt is included in the cost of registration. Space is limited. Please sign up early to ensure you get your first choice week.
River Camp Adventurers is held at Scout Island, a beautiful 85-acre outdoor education facility owned by the Fresno County Office of Education. The River Parkway Trust is proud to partner with the FCOE in bringing local environmental education to the children in our community. Because Scout Island is located on a private road, all campers attending River Camp Adventurers are dropped off at and picked up from the River Center and ride the River Camp bus to and from camp each day.
Each summer we are thrilled to see the familiar faces of our camp counselors and returning campers. Many of our camp staff moved through the ranks from campers to Junior Leaders to counselors. They have incredible experience and knowledge of the River Camp setting. We also have a very high camper return rate, which fosters positive relationships between campers and the camp staff.
River Camp Adventurers is held at Scout Island, a beautiful 85-acre outdoor education facility owned by the Fresno County Office of Education. The River Parkway Trust is proud to partner with the FCOE in bringing local environmental education to the children in our community. Because Scout Island is located on a private road, all campers attending River Camp Adventurers are dropped off at and picked up from the River Center and ride the River Camp bus to and from camp each day.
Each summer we are thrilled to see the familiar faces of our camp counselors and returning campers. Many of our camp staff moved through the ranks from campers to Junior Leaders to counselors. They have incredible experience and knowledge of the River Camp setting. We also have a very high camper return rate, which fosters positive relationships between campers and the camp staff.
Ages: Entering 1st through 5th grade
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday
Cost: $355 ($305 session fees; $50 non-refundable deposit). River Parkway Trust Donors at the $100 annual membership level or $10 per month Sustaining Donors or higher receive a 10% discount on each registration; discount code must be entered during registration, discounts will not be given retroactively. To maintain competitive rates and hire the best staff possible, River Camp fees increase in direct proportion with CA state minimum wage. Partial scholarships at multiple levels are available to increase financial accessibility and inclusivity in River Camp programs. To apply for a scholarship, please use the scholarship application link below.
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday
Cost: $355 ($305 session fees; $50 non-refundable deposit). River Parkway Trust Donors at the $100 annual membership level or $10 per month Sustaining Donors or higher receive a 10% discount on each registration; discount code must be entered during registration, discounts will not be given retroactively. To maintain competitive rates and hire the best staff possible, River Camp fees increase in direct proportion with CA state minimum wage. Partial scholarships at multiple levels are available to increase financial accessibility and inclusivity in River Camp programs. To apply for a scholarship, please use the scholarship application link below.
Registration for River Camp Adventurers opens to River Parkway Trust Donors on February 1st, 2026.
Public registration begins on March 1st, 2026.
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: $50 for River Camp. 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 Adventurers at Scout Island Scholarships
To Apply for a scholarship, please use the registration link below. You will indicate your desired week during the registration process and pay the non-refundable deposit to reserve your camper's space. If a scholarship is awarded, your camper will be moved into the appropriate session and you will be notified by e-mail. The majority of awarded scholarships are partial, ranging from $50 to $305 of the $355 fee. If there is a remaining balance on your account after a scholarship is awarded, it will be due 7 days prior to your session start date.
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).
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).
2026 River Camp Adventurers Dates
Donors only registration begins on February 1st, general registration begins on March 1st of each year.
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.
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