Our most beloved camp! This is not only the 10th anniversary but due to construction around the river, it is likely the last River Camp for the next year or two. So we are planning the best River Camp ever! We will have guest presenters, community organizations special animal presentations, and many surprises as the community helps our campers celebrate 10 years of loving our river! 

Location: Martha McLean - Open Space at Martha McLean Park

Fee: Registration - Youth: $185.00 

 1 Week Session

Mon, June 10 - Thur, June 13, 2023

 Ages:  At least 6 but less than 12

Do you like hiking through riparian forests, identifying wild animals and their tracks, and water play? If so, then River Camp is for you! From majestic birds of prey to microscopic aquatic insects, we will explore animals of the Santa Ana River region using scientific techniques such as dissections, microscopic observations, and more. Each day you will interact with live animals who live in this riparian ecosystem and play in the river region they call home. At the end of the week, River campers will meet animals from all over the world during a live animal show. Note: River camp is an outdoor camp. Students must bring lunch and snacks, water, and sunscreen, and must wear a swimsuit under clothing.

Note: A $35 material fee is due to Inland Empire Kids Outdoors on the first class date.

This is one of three Summer Camps run in partnership with the City of Riverside for Summer 2024. These camps are registered for through the City of Riverside Activity Guide and registration fees are paid to the City on that site.

The date that public registration will be open is not yet available but is usually in late April. Until then priority spots will be awarded to returning campers from previous years and scholarship recipients through Inland Empire Kids Outdoors. Please email [email protected] to apply 

PLEASE CALL IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS! 951-536-9204

This is the camp for your animal-loving kiddo! Join our staff Zoologist in all things animals, from farm animal care to the skeletal system of snakes, we will look into it all. We will spend time grooming, feeding, and caring for our goats, pigs, chickens, and ducks. We will see and touch wild animal pelts, and skeletons and even learn to identify animal tracks in our area. Each student will cast an animal print to take home forever! 

Our week hits its high point with a LIVE EXOTIC REPTILE SHOW FROM THE REPTILE HUNTER!!! 

Age Requirement: 5-12 years 

Camp is Mon-Thurs, June 19-22

Hours 9 am-12 pm 

The price is $225 with NO material fee! 

Please note, that because this camp takes place on the IEKO Ranch, you must be a returning camper in good standing, apply, or be invited by scholarship to attend. If you would like to sign your child up, please contact Ms. Megan at [email protected]