Frequently Asked Questions

What days are you open? (Updated 8/19/22)

We are open Monday through Friday but will accommodate weekend trips under special circumstances. Please contact us for available dates and more information on weekend retreats.

How many students can I bring? (Updated 8/19/22)

We can accommodate approximately 130 students on a single day.

Is there a fee to attend? (Updated 8/19/22)

Yes. We would be happy to send you a price quote. Please contact us for information at info@camprio.org or call us at (956) 204-0036

Do you provide transportation? (Updated 8/19/22)

No, Camp RIO does not provide transportation for outdoor education trips. Please speak with your school's transportation department about bus transportation. We would be happy to discuss alternative options with you if you do not have a bus. Call us (956) 204-0036

Can you accommodate students with disabilities? (Updated 8/19/22)

Yes. Most students with disabilities will be able to participate. We even have “off-road" wheelchairs if needed. We are not responsible for transferring students with wheelchairs into canoes, so a trained chaperone will need to accompany the student(s) at all times.

Do you have a nurse? (Updated 8/19/22)

We have a certified health aide on the property, and the instructional staff is trained in first aid, CPR, and AED. We also have a nurse station equipped with anything you may need while here.

Do you have air conditioning? (Updated 8/19/22)

Yes, many of our indoor facilities are air-conditioned, including our cabins.

I just had a baby. Is there somewhere I can go to pump? (Updated 8/19/22)

Yes! We have a private room where you can go to take care of this need.

Parents are asking if they can come see the camp. Is this possible? (Updated 8/19/22)

Parents are not able to come onto the camp property with the field trips to "check it out". Please ask them not to follow the buses. However, they are welcome to attend any of our community events with the whole family, or they may schedule a tour before their child's field trip. Please have them contact us for more information.

What happens if it rains or is cold? (Updated 8/19/22)

We consider rain a beautiful part of being outdoors! We will not go indoors unless it becomes unsafe for us to be outside. We also enjoy the occasional cold weather, but we do have indoor activities if the weather becomes intolerable. We do encourage you to be prepared to stay outside for all weather.

What about mosquitoes and ticks? (Updated 8/19/22)

Outdoor environments like ours will expose visitors to the potential for bug bites. We avoid walking in tall grasses but we cannot completely avoid all exposure. Feel free to bring bug spray as well as sunscreen to protect yourself.
If you feel the need to create a permission slip to include authorization for bug spray application in the event mosquitoes are really bad, it will be up to the individual school. It is really weather-dependent if they are a problem (cold and/or windy weather usually means no mosquito problem).

Can parents pick students up directly from the camp? (Updated 8/19/22)

We can make accommodations as necessary. This decision is up to each individual campus.