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A Guide to Summer Camps in Virginia
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4
Star Summer Camps
at the University of Virginia & Mary Washington University 4 Star Camps, celebrating our 35th year in conducting
outstanding summer programs, extends an invitation to have a great
summer experience with us. Create your own summer experience by
selecting from a variety of high quality Academic, Tennis and Golf
programs all offered in a University setting.
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We Offer:
SAT Prep
Senior High Academics
Junior High Academics
Tennis
Tennis and Golf
Golf
Tennis or Golf PLUS Soccer or Rec Sports Although each program has
its own unique goals and atmosphere, they all share a common goal of
building a caring and supportive environment. Address:
4 Star Summer Camps
PO Box 3387
Falls Church, VA 22043
Phone: 1-800-334-7827
Website: www.4starcamps.com
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ACAC Summer Camp is an indoor and outdoor summer camp. Activities include, but are not limited to; Arts & Crafts, Computer Lab, Tennis, Swimming, Skits/Drama/Music, Karate, Special Guests, Ultimate Field Games, indoor playground (for all ages) and more. ACAC has been involved with the Charlottesville Community for 18 years and thanks the residents of the surrounding areas for the privilege to work with their children.
Camp Times |
8:30 am 3:30 pm Monday Friday |
| Early Camp |
7:30-8:30 am |
| After Camp |
3:30-5:30 pm |
| Ages |
4-12 |
Half Day camp is Available for preschool and kindergarten.
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If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Adam Greene
at (434) 978-3800. Camp is located at 200 Four Season Drives Charlottesville
Virginia. Hope to see you there!
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Adventure
Links was founded in 1994 and is a
fully insured and licensed Virginia Corporation. Adventure Links is
owned and operated by Anna and Austin Birch whose combined twenty
years of experience range from elementary, middle and high school
education, residential counseling, team development facilitation,
adventure programming, and wilderness expedition guiding.
We have gradually expanded our initial focus over the years to
providing team development programs, managing a ropes course facility
for groups of all ages, and facilitating rock climbing, hiking,
backpacking and summer adventure camps for youth. Embracing the
philosophies of experiential education, Adventure Links brings
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Camp Alta Mons & Retreat
Center Camp Alta Mons is a camping and conference facility
located east of Shawsville, Virginia which is owned and operated by the Roanoke District
of the United Methodist Church. The property, which was a mountain resort in the early
1900's, contains 750 acres of ridge and valley terrain in a community known as Crockett
Springs.
- 2842 Crockett Springs Road, Shawsville, VA 24162
- Phone: (540) 268-2409 Fax: (540) 268-1308
- Coed Residential Christian Camp (United Methodist) (Open to
all persons) rising 1st - 12th grades; Year round retreat facilities with food service
- Adventure small group Christian camping programs (canoeing,
mountain biking, kayaking, whitewater rafting, backpacking, tubing and horseback)
- Established 1957
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Camp Blue Ridge
- PO Box 120, Montebello, Virginia 24464
- 703-886-0771
- Camp Blue Ridge is a traditional coed residential camp.
- Affiliated with the Seventh Day Adventist Church
- Established in 1957
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Camp
Carysbrook
Camp Carysbrook is a 200 acre summer girls camp nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of the beautiful state of Virginia.
, Camp Carysbrook offers all the aspects of a quality summer girls camp that will create lasting memories and friendships for years to come. The campsite on the Little River includes a spring-fed lake, tennis courts, playing fields, riding rings,
cabins, a dining hall, activity buildings, bath house, archery and rifle ranges, overnight camp sites, nature paths, climbing wall and a sand volleyball court.
- Camp Carysbrook 4421 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA 22304
- Phone: 540.382.1670 (summer) 703.836.7548 (winter)
Fax: 703.751.2974
- For girls six to sixteen
- Equestrian Camp
- Accredited by the American Camping Association.
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Camp Chanco
- Camp Chanco, 600 Talbot Hall Road; Norfolk, Virginia
23505
- (757) 423-8287
- Camp Chanco is a residential co-ed camping experience for
children and teens as an outdoor ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia.
- Accredited by American Camping Association
- Established in 1968
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Camp Friendship Located on 730 acres near
Charlottesville, Virginia, Camp Friendship offers 1and 2-week sessions for boys and girls,
ages 6-16. Traditional program or specialties in Golf, Gymnastics, Equestrian,
Tennis, and Challenge Trips for teens.
- PO Box 145, Palmyra, Virginia 22963
- Camp Friendship is a traditional coed residential camp.
- As an American Camping Association accredited summer
resident camp for boys and girls, the year round professional staff works with the summer
staff to create a caring environment for your child.
- Established in 1966
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Camp Glenkirk
- 14116 Glenkirk Road, Gainesville, VA 20155; USA;
Phone- 703-754-4623
- Camp Glenkirk is a traditional coed residential camp.
- Fun and exciting new activities await you in a Glenkirk
rustic camp session.
- Sleep in a village, learn to canoe, swim, hike and learn to
cook over a campfire; all while you live together in Christian setting.
- 250 acres of woods, fields and Lake Manassas shoreline with
plenty of creative activities are all part of a week in residence at Camp Glenkirk
- Sleeping areas are tree houses, hogans, platform tents and
similar camping structures
- Founded in 1959
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Camp Hidden Meadows
Address:
HC 77 Box 117
Bartow, West Virginia 24920
Phone: 304-456-5191
Description:
 Spectacular location, great staff, quality program! Co-ed, 1week to 8
weeks sessions, ages 9-16 year olds. Horseback riding, white water
rafting, sailing, caving, mountain boarding, organic farming,
canoeing, backpacking, indoor climbing wall, outdoor climbing tower,
mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing, arts program, fly fishing,
outdoor living skills, nature center, high ropes course, zip line,
swimming and more.
Toll-free: 1-800-600-4752
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Camp Holiday
Trails Camp Holiday Trails believes that all children with special
health needs should be given an opportunity to enjoy a summer camp experience. Campers
enrolled in our programs develop self-confidence, experience the out-of-doors, socialize
with others and become more aware of their abilities and potentials.
- P.O. Box 5086, Charlottesville, Virginia 22905-0806
- (804) 977-3781
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Camp Horizons Thinking of summer? Think Camp
Horizons! Join staff and campers from Around the World at the International Summer Program
in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.
- 3586 Horizons Way, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22802
- 800-729-9230
- Camp Horizons is a traditional coed residential camp and
teen adventure program.
- Accredited by American Camping Association
- Established in 1983
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Camp Jordan
- P.O. Box 9181, Richmond VA 23277-0181; (804) 730-9559
- Established by the West Central Richmond Optimist Club and
Dr. William R. Jordan, Camp Jordan continues to provide a fun and exciting camp experience
for children learning to manage their diabetes, with the supervision of trained
counselors, nurses and doctors.
- Accredited by American Camping Association
- Established in 1966
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Camp Massanetta
- 712 Massanetta Springs Road, VA 22801-8325; United
States; Phone- (888) 627-7774;
- Camp Massanetta is a traditional coed residential camp.
- Camp Massanetta is the summer camp program of Massanetta
Springs in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
- Massanetta Springs has been a Presbyterian Conference Center
since 1922 and is located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley.
- Founded in 1956
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Camp
Mont Shenandoah
Camp Mont Shenandoah, a small, traditional girls' camp, is nestled in the Allegheny mountains of Bath County, Virginia. The site includes open fields, ample woods with hiking trails, streams, hills, unmatched views and over a quarter of a mile along the pristine Cowpasture River.
- HCR 04, Box 19, Millboro Springs,
Virginia 24460
- Phone: (540)997-5994
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Camp
Roanoke
Camp Roanoke offers a diverse summer
program including Adventure Camps, Adventure Treks, and a Traditional
style summer camp program. We are located less than 30 minutes from
downtown Roanoke nestled on 700 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
- one week sessions
- co-ed
- residential
"Enhancing
lives with action and atmosphere."
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Camp Sequoya
- Located on South Holston Lake in Southwest Virginia.
- Summer Address: 24311 Camp Sequoya Drive,
Abington, VA
24211; Phone- 800-609-6112
- Winter Address: 501 Meadow Dr., Bristol, VA 24201; Winter
Phone: 800-609-6112
- Camp Sequoya is a traditional girls' residential camp.
- Founded in 1924
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Camp
Virginia Inc. Camp Virginia is one of life's great and memorable experiences,
whether you're a first year camper or a member of the Five Year Club. You'll make some of
your best friends ever, here in the beautiful Virginia mountains. You'll have the chance
to try new challenges and to be a part of this caring camp family.
- PO Box 10, Goshen, Virginia 24439; Summer Phone:
(540)-997-5977/5518
- Winter Address: 8122 Greystone Circle East, Richmond, VA
23229
- Winter Phone: 804-282-2339
- Camp Virginia is a traditional boys residential camp (ages
8-15)
- Accredited by American Camping Association
- Established in 1928
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Caroline
Furnace Lutheran Camp - The purpose of CFLC is to provide an intentional Christian communal experience where one meets God in God's awesome creation.
Caroline Furnace Lutheran Camp (CFLC) is a year-round ministry of the Metro Washington, D.C., Virginia and West Virginia-Western Maryland Synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
(ELCA)
- Throughout the year, CFLC conducts programs for and with persons of all ages at its Virginia sites.
- With it's camp and retreat facilities, trained staff, and over 300 acres of hills, streams, pond and forest, people find CFLC a beautiful place to learn and grow with others in their faith. CFLC facilities are available for groups (church, business, family, etc.) to rent throughout the year.
- Feel free to call us at 540-933-6266
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Easy
Does It Ranch and Riding Academy - Western Riding Lessons,
Boarding, Daily Summer Camp, Horse Rescue & Rehabilitation. Summer
Camp runs Mon-Fri, 8am to 4pm.
- Horse back riding
- Swimming
- Arts & crafts
- Learn valuable horse skills
- Fun and games!
Map
and Directions
Check out our website for more
information: www.easydoesitranch.net
Malinda Scott, owner/instructor is an
admirable, inspiring, courageous and honest woman. Loving and
caring for horses and children seem to go hand-in-hand with Malinda.
This is a wonderful, kid- friendly environment.
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Ferrum
College Summer Enrichment Camp - co-ed, grades five, six and
seven
Located at Ferrum College in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge
Mountains near Roanoke, Virginia, this residential camp provides an
opportunity for students to:
- pursue academic interests
- explore new ideas
- experience campus life
- make new friends
- have lots of traditional summer camp
fun
Classes tentatively scheduled for FCSEC
2003: Creative Writing, Web Page Design, Disease Detectives,
Drama, Drawing, Creative Thinking, Photography, Clay Animation, World
Religions, Russian, Spanish, Science of Flight and Stock Market.
Established in 1990.
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Fox Chase Farm - At Camp
Fox Chase Farm we focus on horse riding as well as horsemanship.
We believe that education of horse sports is the safest way to enjoy
this popular sport. Campers spend a week learning to ride as well as:
horse care, riding equipment, nutrition, medical, and hoof care. The
campers have an opportunity to meet veterinarians, horse dentists, and
blacksmiths. On occasion local Olympic Equestrians stop in for a visit.
Address:
23323 Foxchase Farm Lane
Middleburg, Virginia 20117
Phone: 540-687-5255
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Jamestown 4-H Educational Center
- 3751 4-H Club Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185. (757)
253-4931.
- Whether it's a history/science program, youth retreat,
environmental education, leadership training, wilderness adventures or fun, the Jamestown
4-H Educational Center is ready to serve you.
- Established in 1928
- Accredited by American Camping Association
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Lucky Drive Ranch
- 3766 Catlett Rd Catlett, VA 20119 540-788-9959
- Our facilities, with outdoor riding rink, trails and open
fields are used for teaching your child, or getting them well on the way to learning,
every aspect of ranch life and riding, from the everyday care and training of horses to
pleasure, show and competition riding.
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Makemie Woods Camp and Conference Center
Makemie Woods specializes in FUN!, while developing self-esteem and fostering growth in
Christ. We offer a wide variety of options for youngsters who have finished the first
grade, through Senior High.
- P.O. Box 39, Barhamsville, VA 23011
- Residential Christian Camp (Presbyterian/Methodist)
- Bible study, swimming, canoeing, crafts plus specialty
camps: music and drama, dulcimer making, sailing, high-ropes
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Pilot Schooner Youth Adventures
5000 World Trade Center
Norfolk, VA 23510
Phone: 757-627-7400
5 1/2 day voyages sailing the Chesapeake Bay aboard a USCG certified tall ship. 8 professional crew supervise a character development sail training program for teenagers. Depart and return to Norfolk, VA
Website: http://www.schoonervirginia.org
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Randolph
College
Academy Summer Programs
Located 70 miles west of Washington,
D.C., Randolph-Macon Academy has summer opportunities for grades 6-12.
- Grades 6-8: An academic
camp for grades 6-8 allows students to take morning classes, then
participate in trips to amusement parks and museums, paintball,
swimming, etc.
- Grades 9-12: Students in
grades 9-12 may take new or repeat courses for high school credit,
or participate in an English as a Second Language program, a flight
program, or a speech and debate camp.
Randolph-Macon Summer Programs
200 Academy Drive
Front Royal, VA 22630
Phone: 540-636-5200
Toll-free: (800) 272-1172
Website: www.rma.edu
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Village
City - International Summer in the City
Summer in the City is a five-week program of free expression for rising 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th grade girls. Were looking forward to an exciting and enriching summer of cultural exploration and creativity. Together, well travel the globe and learn about people of the world through poetry, literature, storytelling, dance, music, art and more! Summer in the City runs from June 24 through July 26, from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm daily. An optional activity will be offered from 8:00 am to 9:00 am daily, at no additional cost.
215 East High Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902, 434/984-4404
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Westview
On The James Camp & Retreat Center
- 1231 West View Road, Goochland, VA 23063
- 1-804-457-4210
- Accredited by American Camping Association
- United Methodist Overnight Camp; Canoeing, Bible Study, Rock
Climbing, Archery, Music, Challenge Course
- Established 1966
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Wilderness Adventure at Eagle
Landing
- Summer Address: PO Box 460, New Castle, Va 24127
- Phone- 800-782-0779
- Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing is a wilderness
adventure program- operating expeditions in the United States.
- Accredited by American Camping Association.
- Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Roanoke, Va.
- Activities include: Rock Climbing, kayaking, canoeing,
caving, mountain biking, high & low ropes, climbing wall, plus more.
- 1, 2, or 3 week Co-ed sessions for ages 9-10, 11-12, 13-14
& 15-17 from early June through late August.
- Founded in 1990
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