Camp Rio Vista - First Term
The first full term session at Camp Rio Vista for boys, typically a 2-week program.
▌ Editor's read Camp Rio Vista, established in 1929 by Frank Harrison, is an ACA-accredited overnight camp for boys, with its accreditation valid until 2025 as per the ACA search tool. The camp boasts over 90 years of operation, indicating a strong history and experience in youth camping. They maintain a favorable staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4, suggesting individualized attention and supervision. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks, ensuring a commitment to camper safety. The camp offers a diverse array of activities, from traditional sports to outdoor adventures, and provides detailed information on health and safety protocols, including a full-time nurse and doctor on staff.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 193690+ years operating
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1936 (90 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 6–16
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 175 Rio Vista Rd, Mountain Home, TX 78058
- Phone: (830) 238-4670
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $3925 for a two-week session.
Runs 24-hour residential, 1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jun 7 to Jun 19.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session First Term Jun 7 – 19, 2026 · 2 weeks · $3,925
↗ What parents like
- Separate camps for boys and girls
- Wide range of activities
↘ Watch for
- No shorter than one week sessions
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Camp Rio Vista - First Term
- What ages does Camp Rio Vista - First Term accept?
- Camp Rio Vista - First Term is open to children ages 6–16. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Camp Rio Vista - First Term cost?
- Camp Rio Vista - First Term publishes $1,963/week for the standard session. $3925 for a two-week session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Rio Vista - First Term's hours?
- Camp Rio Vista - First Term runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is Camp Rio Vista - First Term accredited?
- Yes — Camp Rio Vista - First Term is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 90 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs Camp Rio Vista - First Term?
- Camp Rio Vista - First Term is operated by a private business, with 90 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp Rio Vista - First Term provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Rio Vista - First Term includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- How does Camp Rio Vista - First Term compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Mountain Home?
- Camp Rio Vista - First Term is one of 8 overnight/sleepaway camps in Mountain Home that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Camp Rio Vista - First Term with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Rio Vista - First Term.
- Camp Rio Vista · Texas Hill Country · Ages 6–16 · $2,375/week
- Camp Rio Vista - 1A · Texas Hill Country · Ages 6–16 · $2,375/week
- Camp Rio Vista - 1B · Texas Hill Country · Ages 6–16 · $2,375/week
- Camp Rio Vista - 2A · Texas Hill Country · Ages 6–16 · $2,375/week
- Camp Rio Vista - 2B · Texas Hill Country · Ages 6–16 · $2,375/week
- Camp Rio Vista - 3A · Texas Hill Country · Ages 6–16 · $1,963/week
- Camp Rio Vista - 3B · Texas Hill Country · Ages 6–16 · $1,963/week