Animal Camp Registration and Payment Process

How to Register: Please email completed registration form and release form and send in deposit. It is acceptable to photograph registration form in lieu of scanning. If you need to mail the registration via US Mail, please let us know via email to expect the registration forms. We will hold spots for a short period of time if we are expecting the registration by US Mail.  If you are unable to print. Paper forms may be picked up at the farm, or we can US Mail paper forms to you. 

Payment/Deposit: A deposit of $225 per child per week registered is required. The deposit is included in the total $425 price per week per child of camp. Deposits are to be sent when the registration is made. Remaining payment camp fee due by April, 1 2025. DEPOSITS ARE NOT REFUNDABLE. Registrations made after April, 1 2025 must be paid in full.

Payment Accepted: Checks, cash and major credit cards accepted. Checks are payable to Rising River Farm. Returned check fee of $40. Credit card payments may be paid over the phone at 440.463.3146. Please leave a message and a convenient call back time if applicable. Credit card payments are subject to 5% service fee. Cash payments should be in an envelope and include parent/child name. We do not accept Venmo.

Mailing Address:

Rising River Farm
6618 Chagrin River Rd.
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022

Krista at khanimalcamp@gmail.com strongly preferred, or 440.463.3146.  On the farm contact is Jessica at 440.463.3156. 

Cancellations/Refund Policies: Cancellations may be made via email and are subject to current refund policies. DEPOSITS ARE NOT REFUNADBLE. Cancellations made prior to April 1, 2025 may receive refund less the deposit. Failure to cancel grants zero refund. Refunds outside of the outlined policy may only be granted by approval from Board of Directors. A request may be made via email. If a refund is approved you will be notified. 

Exchanging Weeks: We are happy to exchange weeks if we are able to accommodate. Exchanging weeks is only available if the week you are looking for has room. Exchanging weeks must happen prior to the start of your week of camp. Requests for week changes should be made as soon as possible, and are not guaranteed. Email for availability to change weeks.

Pre-Post Care: Before and after care is available for an additional fee. Pre/post care must be scheduled and paid for in advance. It is charged in 15-minute increments and is $15 per 15 minutes. Email to schedule pre-post care. 

6+ Week Discount: This discount is only applicable per individual child; it may not be split between children. All weeks signed up for must be attended in order to receive discount. Weeks may be exchanged if room is available.  Week 5 is ineligible for discount pricing. 

Dismissal from Animal Camp: Rising River Corporation reserves the right to dismiss any participant due to misconduct made by any participant, parent, guardian, or visitor. No refund will be granted for any paid weeks for any reasons of dismissal.

Confirmation: Email confirmations will be sent after payment has been processed. All information, updates, and reminders will be sent via email. 

Receipt of Camp: If you will need a detailed receipt of Animal Camp for work, or tax purposes please let Krista know as soon as possible via email. 

Days and Time: Animal Camp operates Monday-Friday unless otherwise specified, from 9:00-4:00 Drop off is from 9:00-9:30. Pick up is from 4:00-4:30. 

Early Pick Up or Late Drop Off: If your child is to be picked up before 4:00 or dropped off after 9:30 please TEXT Jessica at 440.463.3156.  

Technology: Animal Camp is a technology free experience for campers. Please leave devices at home. THIS INCLUDES SMART WATCHES. Kids arriving with devices will be asked to leave them in their bag. Campers may take photos, or make a call if they ask. The farm may be contacted at 440.463.3156. 

Footwear:  CAMPERS MUST BE WEARING SNEAKERS OR BOOTS ON THE FARM. They must wear sneakers or boots at all times in the barn or any animal enclosure. If the foot or sock can be seen through the footwear it is not appropriate. If the footwear is loose and quite easy to slip off of the foot (think keens/crocs) then they are not appropriate. The reason for appropriate footwear is to keep toes safe from animal hoofs, to avoid skin contact with animal feces, and to prevent sharp objects such as rocks from penetrating feet. Kids are encouraged to bring water shoes, keens, or crocs that may be worn in the river.  

Clothing: Clothing needs to be appropriate for outdoor weather. Please send swim wear, or extra clothing and a towel. Kids get dirty and wet. We try to have them less dirty for pick up. 

Hydration: Please send a reusable water bottle. Disposable water bottles should be labeled. Kids are reminded during the day to hydrate, eat, and use the restroom. 

Lunch/Snacks: Please send a lunch and snack as appropriate for your child. We typically do not have food restrictions. On a rare occasion we may ask for allergen foods to be omitted from lunches. If you have a child with severe food allergies you may contact Krista via email. 

Bee Stings: Bee stings happen occasionally. We are outside most of the day and pollinators are present on the farm.  If your child has a severe allergy to bee stings Animal Camp may not be appropriate.