About Us
Who We Are
We are educators with a passion for the outdoors. Our vision is to provide a quality camp experience for people in the Rio Grande Valley. We are proud to offer a wide range of activities at the historic Lula Sams property in Brownsville, Texas. We have been operating outdoor education and day camp programs since our inception in 2015. We launched overnight summer camp in 2019, and in 2020 we will offer Corporate and weekend retreat programming. We are the only camp of its kind in South Texas and hope that you enjoy exploring our website. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Our Passion
Outdoor Education
We provide adventure-based learning tailored for students, teachers, staff, and administrators. Students spend the day exploring the outdoors through activities such as archery, plant and animal identification, team-building, canoeing, and many others.
Summer Day Camp
Summer Day Camp at Camp RIO is a dynamic, five-day outdoor adventure experience with activities such as canoeing, archery, slingshot shooting, geocaching, yoga, fishing, and sports. The leadership staff, known as Camp Guides, are experienced naturalists and outdoor educators, facilitate each adventurous day.
Summer Overnight Camp
We are very excited to offer 6-one week summer camp sessions during the summer of 2021. During this week-long outdoor adventure, campers will engage in a wide range of activities, and for those staying overnight, special evening programs await! Campers sleep in our air-conditioned cabins, so grab a s'more stick and meet us over by the fire pit.
Family Camp and Retreats
In 2019, Camp RIO began offering both corporate retreats and weekend events. Starting in 2021, we are excited to include Family Camps to our ever-expanding program offerings. Stay tuned for more information on new additions to our outdoor programs.