Limited Space
Mariner Division
Grades 1-4
Embark on a voyage of experimentation, where a summer of discovery leads to curious and active campers.
Experience Summer Like Never Before!
The Mariner Division includes campers entering grades 1–4 and represents the classic camp experience, with exposure to nearly every activity at camp. As they grow, Mariners can begin to focus on developing specific skills and interests through a variety of hobby-based programs.
Big Kids, Big Adventures!
Mariners are right in the heart of the action, experiencing everything camp has to offer while receiving exceptional mentorship and care.
- The Best Crew: Lower Mariners (grades 1–2) are grouped with 15–19 campers; Upper Mariners (grades 3–4) with 18–22. Each group is led by a seasoned Head Counselor, 2–3 assistants, and additional Counselor-In-Training (CIT) support.
- Tons of Attention: We maintain low camper-to-counselor ratios, no more than 5:1 in the lower division, and 6:1 in the upper division, so every camper feels seen and supported.
- A Home Base All Their Own: Mariners gather daily in the Fran Oosterom Memorial Hockey Pavilion, a large, tented space for line-ups, intramurals, special events, and more.
- Keeping You in the Loop: We prioritize clear, consistent communication so you’re always connected to your child’s growth and experience.
The Mariner schedule is one to be reckoned with. Exposing campers to a variety of activities, there’s tons of room for experimentation and self-guided creativity.
Explore Our Activities for Mariners
Campers explore creativity and science while creating exciting take-home masterpieces.
Multi Porpoise Game Room
The Multi Porpoise Game Room is an air-conditioned tech facility featuring interactive screens with augmented reality games, an immersive floor projector, and VR stations, providing opportunities to step inside the action campers love.
Barnacle Blocks
Barnacle Blocks is an engineering-inspired, hands-on program filled with thousands of multi-sized LEGO blocks and construction tools, perfect for curious young creators!
Loading Dock
The Loading Dock offers creative fun with lanyards, string art, jewelry making, beading, and weaving. Perfect for creating bracelets, keychains, necklaces and more.
Sensory Station
Sensory Station boasts an innovative science play space that sparks curiosity through interactive elements that allow campers to touch, see, hear, and explore.
Art Studio
Art Studio encourages campers to be hands-on with ceramics, pottery, woodworking, slime, and more. This allows them to build, design, and create their own artistic masterpieces.
Music
The music program teaches fundamentals such as singing, rhythm, and note basics through fun instrument play. Older campers also practice music and vocals for their theater productions.
Nature
The Nature Program teaches environmental, biological, and life sciences and explores topics such as ecosystems, weather, landforms, conservation and animal care.
Tech Lounge
The Tech Lounge features multiple gaming screens, retro arcade games, Apple Arcade tablets and more in an air-conditioned chill space to relax and play.
Upper Arts & Crafts
Upper Arts & Crafts introduces campers to diverse art mediums and projects, with added elective time to dive deeper during Hobbies and Navigator Intensives.
Lower Arts & Crafts
Lower Arts & Crafts engages younger campers with exploratory sensory-based art using drawing, sponge painting, stickers, tie-dye, and much more.
STEAM
The STEAM program sparks curiosity through hands-on, age-based challenging projects that let campers build, experiment, and explore science topics.
Cooking
The Cooking Program allows campers to create tasty dishes while learning nutrition, healthy choices, and exploring new flavors with guided culinary fun.
Musical Theater
The Musical Theater program encourages campers to shine as they rehearse and perform songs, dances, and lines, while building confidence and creativity on stage.
Junior Media Team
The Junior Media Team gives Upper Camp the chance to explore journalism, writing, graphic design, social media, and marketing while creating real content and telling the story of camp.
Our Athletics program builds skills, sportsmanship, and active fun across every field and court.
Martial Arts
The martial arts program, powered by The Art of Self Defense, builds focus, resilience, respect, and grit, creating stronger bodies, and stronger minds.
Basketball
Campers practice basketball fundamentals such as dribbling, shooting, passing and guarding in structured lessons and interactive games on one of our 3 basketball courts.
Soccer
The soccer program teaches campers core skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting, footwork, teamwork, and game strategy through fun, age-appropriate instruction.
Tumbling Tides
Skippers and Mariners enjoy bars, beams, and trampolines while strengthening balance, coordination, flexibility, and body control in a safe and structured environment.
Hockey
The deck hockey program builds skills such as stick handling, passing, shooting, positioning, teamwork, and sportsmanship through fast-paced play in our covered hockey pavilion.
Lacrosse
Lacrosse teaches campers fundamental skills including cradling, passing, catching, shooting, defensive positioning, teamwork, and game awareness.
Yoga & Mindfulness
The Yoga & Mindfulness program allows campers to decompress while learning breath control, yoga poses, and calming sounds through engaging, guided activities.
Ocean Motion
The dance program allows campers to express themselves creatively through movement while learning choreographed routines that build focus and teamwork.
Flag Football
Flag Football focuses on skills such as passing, catching, route running, defensive strategy, teamwork, and game awareness.
European Handball
European Handball is a fast-paced field game where campers learn passing, catching, shooting, footwork and defensive positioning, with the goal of scoring in the provided net.
Volleyball
Volleyball offers active free play for all ages, building teamwork, coordination, and quick reactions—Lower Camp focuses on throwing and catching over the net, while Upper Camp participates in more advanced gameplay.
Gaga
Gaga is played in a walled pit where players hit a ball with their hands below the knees, and anyone struck below the knee or who hits the ball out is eliminated until one player remains.
Softball
Our softball program teaches campers the fundamentals of throwing, catching, batting, base running, and teamwork through skill-building drills and guided gameplay.
Mini Golf
Myrtle Beach Mini Golf is our 9-hole, nautical-themed course where campers enjoy themed adventures and learn the rules of mini golf, taking turns, counting strokes, and showing courtesy on the course.
Certified lifeguards lead swim instruction and free play, keeping every splash safe and fun.
Paddle Boards
Paddle boarding is a water activity where participants stand or kneel on a large board and use a paddle to move across the water while building balance and core strength.
Kayaks
Guided by our boating specialists, campers learn basic paddling techniques as they explore the Mill River in our single or double kayaks.
Canoes
Campers work together to paddle our multi-person canoes, learning teamwork while enjoying a scenic trip on the water.
Pedal Boats
A pedal boat is a small boat that moves when riders pedal with their legs, allowing older campers to learn a fun new skill and challenge their legs in the calm waters of Mill River.
Pontoon Boat Cruises
All campers enjoy relaxing rides on our 25-foot pontoon boat, cruising down the Mill River at an easy pace to take in nature and spot local wildlife.
Banana Boating
Banana boating is a fun, group water activity where campers ride on an inflatable banana-shaped boat pulled across the water, holding on as they splash and bounce.
Instructional Swim
Campers receive daily American Red Cross-based lessons from certified instructors to build swimming skills and water confidence in our heated pools.
Free Swim
Campers enjoy supervised recreational swim time to cool off, play games, and have fun with their friends and counselors.
Corcl Boating
Corcl boating is a water activity using a small, round boat similar to a kayak, where campers can paddle around or jump into the water for a fun, splash-filled experience.
Our themed, modern playspaces inspire imaginative adventures with friends.
Pebble Beach Playground
Shiver Me Timbers! Campers are invited to climb aboard our resident pirate ships, The Jolly Roger and The Black Pearl, to search for buried treasure in Specialty Cove. This multi-level, riverside, pirate-themed playground features slides, tunnels, smokestacks, cannons and a variety of other climbing structures. Follow Jack Sparrow’s map to go on a treasure hunt around the playground and collect all the hidden jewels.
Stingray Cay Playground
Sink your toes in the sand at our Caribbean Beach themed playground. Stingray Cay, home to our mascot “Ray”, features rope climbs, slides, surfboard climbers, a lifeguard lookout deck and much more. Use your imagination at the “Snack Shack” to cook up a seaside BBQ or join Ray’s band at “Calypso Corner”. This playground also features interactive sprinklers and misters to keep campers cool.
Seascape Playground
Ahoy mateys, it’s time to embark on a playground experience that is themed as a riverside boat. This enclosed playscape features slides, climbers, cargo nets, tunnels and more. Aquatic animal statues, including sea lions, iguanas and turtles, add to the fun-filled nautical experience.
Camp-wide theme days, carnivals, and guest performers make every week unforgettable.
Color War
Color War is a week-long blue vs. white competition led by select counselors, where campers build teamwork, sportsmanship, and pride through spirited athletic and musical events. All for the coveted Color War Trophy.
Carnival
Get ready to party at our annual Carnival event, a giant mid-summer celebration with inflatables, rides, water fun, a friendship booth, DJ music, and special treats like ice cream or Dippin’ Dots.
Spirit Week
Spirit Week kicks off with Picture Day, then rolls into fun daily themes like Crazy Hair, Silly Socks, Workout Day and more, bringing camp spirit to life all week long.
Song & Plaque Day
Song & Plaque Day caps Spirit Week as groups dress up, sing custom songs, and unveil plaques featuring camper and counselor names displayed on campus for generations to admire.
Red White and Blue Day
Our annual Red, White & Blue Day showcases patriotic outfits, fun, interactive shows, sports challenges, and a cool RWB themed ice pop for snack.
Wishing Well Ceremony
Our Wishing Well Ceremony features camp groups placing stars in the “Wishing Well,” honoring 5 and 10-year campers and staff with special recognition.
Theme Days
Rolling River’s rotating theme days spark excitement with dress-up and fun activities such as Lego Day, Disney Day, Fairytale Friday, Lumberjack Day, Slime Day, Winter in Summer and more.
A Schedule That Fits Your Family
With multiple program options and built-in flexibility, we make it easy to build the perfect summer experience. Mariners can build the perfect summer schedule at Rolling River. Choose a Classic Season for a traditional camp experience with set dates, or select our Flex Season to create a custom schedule.
All programs include lunch, snacks, camp gear, transportation options, swim, special events, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Each division has a Supervisor who serves as the main point of contact for families and can be reached by calling camp or emailing [email protected]. 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.
The Mariner Division is known for its incredible energy and camp spirit, highlighted by interactive morning lineups filled with unique games and spirited activities where staff jump in and campers cheer them on. Mariners enjoy division-only experiences such as roller skating and the Mariner Talent Show, creating memories that are truly their own. While it is our largest division, Mariner Supervisors make a point to regularly check in with each group, play special games, and build meaningful connections with campers throughout the summer.
Lower Mariners include campers entering grades 1–2 and focus on exposure to a wide variety of activities through a set schedule with no electives, encouraging campers to try new things and build confidence. This group receives extra support as many are attending camp for the first time, gaining independence as they transition from Skippers while still enjoying the close care and guidance of their counselors. They also get a taste of travel with a special off-campus trip at the end of the summer.
Upper Mariners include campers entering grades 3–4 and begin transitioning toward the Navigator Division with increased responsibility and choice. They participate in one off-campus trip each week on Mondays, enjoy weekly hobby electives, take part in intramural athletics twice per week to build sportsmanship and healthy competition. Upper Mariners may also complete a dock test that allows them to go banana boating and use non-motorized boats during boating activities.
Yes! We do accept group requests, though placement cannot be guaranteed and is dependent on enrollment timing. We also encourage Mariners to meet new friends from different towns, as building new connections is an important part of socialization and broadening their horizons at camp.