The Hooks’ have been Camp Directors since 1983, with over 40 years of combined camping experience! Susan and Larry served as Camp Directors for Camp Skyline in Mentone from the fall of 1983 until February of 1997. During the spring and summer of 1997, they worked to prepare for the ownership of Riverview. Susan also worked in camping each summer during high school and college. Larry, as well, worked at various sports camps in the Carolinas. Both Susan and Larry graduated from Southern Wesleyan University. Susan’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting along with her strong business background prior to camping have been an asset to her years in Camp Management. Larry, after receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree in Health and Physical Education, earned his Masters degree in Administration and Supervision from Clemson University. He has earned his Doctorate in Education Administration and Supervision from the University of Alabama. Susan and Larry take pleasure in meeting as many parents of campers as possible, discussing any particular concerns that parents may have, and answering questions for both campers and parents. Give them a call at Riverview, 800-882-0722!

Susan Hooks and Donna Bares.

As Owners and Directors, Susan and Larry, along with Donna and John Bares, and a superb staff of dedicated camping professionals, work closely to make Riverview a place of positive vision, a place that will encourage youth to live responsibly with goodness, compassion, generosity and a genuine concern for others.

Experienced, Administrative Summer staff members have worked together for 10-15 years! Riverview staff has a strong working-knowledge, experience-based foundation in camping!

For more information about camp leadership see pages 15 and 16 in our FREE Catalog.