Trip Preparation for Teachers
Please complete the steps below to help us ensure your group has a wonderful experience:
1. Our registrar will send you a link to our new registration software, Gazebo. Please make sure to create your account as all the important next steps will be sent there!
-Camp waivers in English and Spanish to share with parents are now accessed through Gazebo!
2. Request bus transportation from your campus transportation department.
3. Fill out a Group Roster Form and return to ODED@camprio.org no later than the week before your trip. Please divide your group evenly into four groups, even if you are bringing less than eight teachers. Our registrar will provide you with a roster form during the teacher prep meeting.
4.Lunch is prepared by our camp chef and provided to students and teachers.
5. Ensure your campus nurse knows who is going and make arrangements for any medical needs. Please let us know of any special accommodations needed for staff or students. All medications go to the camp nurse during your visit.
6. See the Forms section below for access to:
- An informational flyer for the Outdoor Education program
- Group roster template
- Activity List
7. Important Information:
-We have a store! Students and teachers are welcome to bring money to purchase souvenirs and snacks. Nothing is over $20. Credit card payments accepted.
-Refrigerators and microwaves are available for teacher use. Some delivery options are also available. Please see the "Teacher Lunch Options" below for information on food orders.
- We prefer students not carry bags at camp. We will provide a place for all bags/backpacks during the day.
-Check the weather regularly before the trip to know how to prepare. If the weather is a safety concern, the outdoor ed manager will reach out to the trip leader to discuss next steps.
-Students should wear comfortable outdoor clothing and shoes. For the safety of our campers, sandals or open toe shoes are not allowed. Jeans/jackets are uncomfortable when the weather is hot. Hats/sunglasses/sunscreen/bug spray are highly recommended. Refillable water bottle is a must!
Please contact us with any questions or concerns:
Camp Registrar:
Stephanie Zuniga
956-204-0036
Outdoor Education Program Manager:
Maya Rasmussen
956-564-0283
Business Clerk:
Miriam Aguilar
956-204-0036
Camp Director:
Nancy Mance
956-678-6508
Teacher Lunch Options
Local restaurants that deliver to Camp RIO- 280 Fish Hatchery Dr. Brownsville, TX 78520 (Stillman)
Teachers are welcome to eat our hot meals, but if you decide to order in, please inform the Outdoor Ed Program Manager that you will have lunch delivered to the camp.
We highly recommend placing the order 30 minutes before your scheduled lunch time. We recommend tipping the driver $3. We will pick up your order at the gate and deliver it to the dining area so you may stay with your group during programming.
We have dining areas indoors and outdoors that will be available for teachers and chaperones.