Navigator Division

Each division has a Supervisor who serves as the main point of contact for families and can be reached by calling camp or emailing navigators@rollingriver.com. Families will receive a schedule prior to camp so they know exactly what their child will be participating in each day. While your child’s Adult Head Counselor is the primary contact for the group, counselors are with campers all day. Therefore, emailing the Supervisor or sending an e-note through the Campanion App is the best way to communicate. Counselors also share updates through periodic check-in calls, and families can stay connected by viewing daily photos on the Campanion App and following our social media pages for additional photos and videos.

Both Hobbies and Intensives are elective programs that allow campers to choose activities across athletics, creative arts, and science and technology. Hobbies emphasize recreational play and exploration, while Intensives focus on skill-building clinics and instruction. Campers may change their electives weekly based on availability, with the exception of Musical Theater, which is a full-summer commitment to prepare for the Navigator Theater Show. All activities take place on campus, except gymnastics, which is held across the street at 5 Star Sports Academy. Hobbies are held on Mondays and Intensives are held on Wednesdays.

Navigator day trips are built into the weekly schedule and included with tuition. The trip schedule features full-day trips on Tuesdays and Thursdays and half-day afternoon trips on Wednesdays- all within the Tristate region. If a camper is at camp that day, participation in the scheduled trip is required. Trips are thoughtfully planned to offer a wide range of experiences, including arcades, sports facilities, museums, sporting events, ropes courses, escape rooms, ice skating, roller skating, theme parks, water parks, and more, with many destinations changing each summer alongside returning favorites. The only optional trips are the Broadway show and the overnight trip, both offered at an additional cost. Campers who do not attend optional trips will participate in regular camp programming. Campers travel via camp buses, coach buses or the train based on the trip location.

Safety is our top priority when traveling off campus, and all Navigator trips are overseen by a Trip Supervisor and the Divisional Supervisor, who have direct access to the itinerary and camp directors at all times. Group counselors are required to attend and supervise trips, with campers organized into interest-based trip groups, each led by a counselor who completes a trip accountability form to track supervision responsibilities. All campers must sign the Navigator Handbook prior to the summer to review travel rules, and we strictly enforce compliance to ensure a safe and well-organized trip experience. Campers wear special neon yellow trip shirts to ensure they are visible from any location.

Yes—intramurals are a required activity designed to build division-wide cohesion while teaching sportsmanship, teamwork, and positive team bonding. We offer different levels of competition, including less traditional athletic games and activities, so all campers can feel comfortable participating and working together toward a common goal.

No—camp enforces a strict no–cell phone policy, similar to a school environment, as phones can easily get lost and distract campers from the camp experience. To avoid confusion, we also do not allow campers to call home from trips, as the camp office provides families with accurate updates via email and text. Campers can always be reached through the office in an emergency. We ask families to partner with us by not sending cell phones to camp. If a phone is needed for after-camp accessibility, please speak with your child’s Supervisor about storing it safely in the camp office.