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Bittersweet Endings

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Camp Riverbend

Well.  We know a lot of you (and us) have been on well-deserved vacations.  We hope you are coming back refreshed and ready to tackle whatever else is on your summer To-Do list.  It has  been one week since we … Continue reading →

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Camp Spirit still abounds at Camp Riverbend

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Camp Riverbend

It is hard to believe that we are in the 6th week of the 2013 season of Camp Riverbend.  As camp seems to be winding down in some regards, in most others we are still in full swing. In fact, we … Continue reading →

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Chef’s Corner Recipes – Week 3

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Camp Riverbend

For our 3rd week at camp we focused on science in the kitchen. It was a hot week, but we made the best of it! Homemade Slime Tools and Materials 2 mixing bowls Warm water Elmer’s glue 1/4 teaspoon unsweetened … Continue reading →

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The Week of the Heat Wave

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Camp Riverbend

In NJ, where Camp Riverbend is located, we have been going through a week-long heat wave.  As you can imagine, keeping campers and staff safe in those kind of extreme real-feel temperatures is of upmost importance.  We made it through the … Continue reading →

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Week 2 – 2013 Season

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Camp Riverbend

Week 2 at Camp Riverbend was much drier than Week 1, and for that we were grateful.  We still had some rain showers here and there, but summer heat prevailed.  Campers were happy to have I-swim (instructional swim), free swim, … Continue reading →

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As we began our 51st season at Camp Riverbend  it was a tad stormy, but ended on Friday with blue skies.  Fun was had by all, through rain and shine.  Campers enjoyed many activities, including instructional and free swim, art … Continue reading →

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Camp Riverbend | 2 Comments

Nervous about camp?

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Camp Riverbend

Congratulations!  You’ve made the decision to send your child to Camp Riverbend.  Especially if it is your child’s first time at summer camp, there may be some trepidation on your part and his or hers.  This is a natural feeling, … Continue reading →

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Our answer to the question, “What did you do today?”

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Camp Riverbend

How often does this happen at your house? Your child gets off his or her bus after a busy day at Camp Riverbend, and after giving them a hug you ask the usual questions: “What did you do today?” and … Continue reading →

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