Campers
What’s Your Thing?
Into hiking? Ever been canoeing? How about horseback riding, archery, riflery, or fencing? Have you ever been on a ropes course? Want to learn how to play a ukulele? Maybe you just like having a great time with friends and want to be accepted for who you are.
Summer at Camp Sierra Vista for Girls and Rio Vista for Boys is so much fun!
Meet some of the boys & girls of Camp.
Hello, I’m Sarah
- Age: 7
- Favorite Camp Memory: “Roasting marshmallows at the camp out!”
- What I’ve Learned at Vista: “That no matter what tribe you are on we are all friends. This helped me in life too because even though I may be in other groups or classes than my friends we are all friends.”
- Hobbies: Swimming, Art, and Reading
- Favorite Food: French fries
- Favorite Tribe Competition: Superthon
- Years at Camp: 1 going on 2
Hey, I’m Charlie (right), and I’m Ben (left)
- Age: 12 & 10
- Favorite Thing About Camp: Charlie: “I love carnival! It’s like one giant party.” Ben: “Dance night is a lot of fun.”
- Favorite Camp Memory: Ben: I was honored to receive White Arrow at the end of camp. Charlie: Winning the Superthon my first year is a favorite memory. Go Sioux!
- What I’ve Learned at Camp Rio Vista: Charlie: I have enjoyed learning new skills, like archery and riflery. Ben: I’ve learned to talk to kids of all ages.”
- Favorite Camp Food: Ben: coffee cake and cinnamon rolls Charlie: egg rolls and the grilled veggies at the cookout
- Years at Camp: It’s Charlie’s 4th year and Ben’s 3rd.
Hi there, I’m Kennedy
- Age: 12
- Hobbies include: basketball, volleyball, softball, reading.
- Favorite ice cream flavor: Cookies and cream.
- Favorite activities: Swimming and tribe comps.
- Favorite tribe competition: Gold Rush!
- Favorite camp trend: Making friendship bracelets. Favorite camp Memory: “Closing campfire my first summer was really special.”
- What you’ve learned: “At Sierra Vista, I have learned if you work as a team, you can accomplish anything.”
- Years at camp: 5
Chill at Camp. Make new amigos. Do fun stuff.
At Vista you get to choose your activities. You’ll meet people just like you, and not like you, from all over the world.
Life at camp is low stress (no homework!) because social pressure is not cool — be yourself! This summer we invite you to hang out and discover a whole new kind of fun!
Live in a Cabin.
Yup. You’ll get to live in a real stone cabin. The Hill Country breeze will wake you up in the morning and cool you off at night. Your cabin will have electricity, a comfy bed, and lots of new friends.
You’ll be living with kids your age plus 2 or more counselors (who are really college students in disguise). It’s a lot like a mega-sleepover.
Camp has transformed my life. When you step foot on the grounds, everyone is so happy, welcoming, and kind. On your first night you are officially placed in a tribe. Your tribe becomes your family. Being in the same tribe that my mom was in when she was a kid is so cool. I feel like I am connected to all of the past Kiowas. My brother is a Sioux, like my grandfather and uncle. We are third generation campers. That’s how much our family loves Vista Camps. I feel like I am carrying on a legacy. Every camper leaves a mark somewhere, from the Vista sign to the art shed to their bunk. I have formed so many great relationships in just weeks because living, swimming, and having fun with people does miracles for friendships. I can’t express how much I love camp and my camp friends in adequate words. PLEASE send your girl to SV! It’s the best place ever.
Lila
Howdy, my name’s Reese!
- Age: 11
- Favorite Camp Food: Chicken wings.
- What Would You Tell Your Best Friend About Camp? “That it is a great place to go over the summer. We have the best time! The counselors and campers are really, really nice.”
- What is Your Favorite Thing About Camp? “The tribe competitions because of the teamwork we build.”
- Favorite Camp Memory: Winning Superthon.
- What Have You’ve Learned at Rio Vista: “Camp friendships are special even if you only see them once a year!”
Fried chicken & fajitas
Camp wouldn’t be as fun if the food wasn’t great.
We offer a variety of foods that your camper is sure to love. Whether it be PB&Js, spaghetti, pizza, or burgers, Vista Camps has something for everyone.
Hi, I’m Joe!
- Age: 16
- What is Your Favorite Thing About Camp? “My favorite thing about camp is being able to connect, meet, and have fun with so many new, and old friends.”
- Favorite Camp Memory: “My favorite camp memory is celebrating in the river with my tribe, and seeing everyone happy and proud.”
- What You’ve Learned at Rio Vista: ” “At Rio Vista I learned that compassion, and caring for others is the most important thing. Being around those who make you happy, and building off their support is extremely valuable and I feel incredibly lucky to have learned it through vista.”
- Hobbies: “I love acting, and being on stage. Vista helped me in my hobby, by building my ability to work with others and be true.”
- Favorite Tribe Competition: “My favorite tribe competition is superthon because it is the entire camp working together and everyone’s chance to get out what they put in to camp, and let it all out.”
- Years at Camp: 10
You be you!
Feel more confident as you learn new things. Prove to yourself that you can overcome obstacles on your own. Learn to be a better friend. Be happier without devices, social media, or any of the other stuff people turn to.
Tell your parents about Vista Camps. Ask if you can take a tour and get a free gift!
Don’t miss out! If you’re not here, your summer will be boring. You’ll do the same old things, and you’ll start the next school year as the same old you.