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  • Camp RIO Home
  • Schools
    • Outdoor Education
    • Teacher Resources
    • JROTC - JCLC
    • Parent Resources
  • Groups/Retreats
    • Adult Groups
    • Youth Groups
    • More Retreat Info
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    • #GetOutside Events
    • Annual Events
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    • Summer Day Camp
    • Summer Overnight Camp
    • Leadership Trainee (LT)
    • Camper Safety
    • Parent Hub
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Sponsorships

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Camp Rio donation suggestions

Donate an Item

The following list was created to make donating to Camp RIO practical and easy! your donation will be put to use immediately upon receipt.  All items are Tax-Deductible. Items may be ordered online and shipped to 280 Fish Hatchery Rd. Brownsville, TX 78520 Attention: Camp RIO Donations Manager

Or feel free to stop by and deliver the item yourself!

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Help fund a Camper's Tuition

Donations made toward camper scholarships go directly to cover the cost of hosting a summer camper.  Funds collected are dispersed as needs are presented through an online application.  

Support a camper

Support the Operating costs associated with Camp RIO

Donations toward our operational costs help cover things like electricity, water, and supplies needed to keep Camp RIO open to the community of the Rio Grande Valley.   

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Camp RIO Wish List

Program Items

These items are used directly by our campers.

Music Garden Drums

$40

Rain Drum

 Amazon.com: Rain Drum for Outside Garden, 8 Inches 11 Notes Steel Tongue Drum, Waterproof Meditation Rain Chime, Musical Instruments for Adult Gift with Bag, Music Book, Mallets (Green) : Musical Instruments 

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Camp Supplies

These items may be used by campers or staff for programs we offer.

Walkie Talkie Radios- 6 pack

$60

Used for communication between staff during program times. 

 Amazon.com: Topsung Walkie Talkies for Adults Long Range Rechargeable 6 Pack, Multi-purpose FRS 2 Way Radios with NOAA USB Chargers 4500mAh Battery for Family Seniors Care Garage Work Camping Hiking Skiing Cruise : Electronics 

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Miscellaneous Items

These items are in a category all their own!

Chlorine Tablets

$60

Help us keep our pool sparkling!

 Amazon.com : In The Swim 3 Inch Stabilized Chlorine Tablets for Sanitizing Swimming Pools - Individually Wrapped, Slow Dissolving - 90% Available Chlorine - Tri-Chlor - 10 Pounds : Chlorine Tabs : Patio, Lawn & Garden 


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What Does My Money Buy?

DAY CAMP

A donation of $225 will buy one week of Day Camp (Mon-Fri) for one camper

*Transportation available for Day Camp only from mid and upper Valley. 


OVERNIGHT CAMP

A donation of $620 will support one camper for one week (Sun-Sat) of Summer Camp 

 include meals, lodging, and activities.

*Transportation not provided for overnight campers and must be dropped off on Opening Day. 


Any size donation, however high or small, makes a huge difference in a camper's life. 

Donate

  • You decide how many sponsorships you want to purchase
  •  We send you an invoice and you mail payment or pay online,
  • We will select recipients from those who have applied for assistance and help get them registered. 
  • Families decide what session they want their camper to attend. 

Many children in the RGV have never experienced summer camp culture or spent much time outdoors. Summer Camp is a great opportunity for your team to invest in our community. 


At Camp, Kids can:

  • Build Confidence
  • Develop Character
  • Create Community
  • Learn Tolerance
  • Appreciate Nature
  • Develop Lifelong Skills
  • Learn to Fish, Canoe, & More
  • Become Independent
  • Make Friends

Contact Us

To make a sizeable donation or for questions, contact us below.

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Camp RIO

280 Fish Hatchery Road, Brownsville, Texas 78520, United States

(956) 204-0036

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