The following is a list of Camp & Education Fair participants at the time of publication. Descriptions provided by each camp.
Blue Sky Fund
Outdoor Leadership Institute
P.O.Box 8108
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 410-4273
info@blueskyfund.org
www.blueskyfund.org
Blue Sky Fund’s Outdoor Leadership Institute is a leadership development program focused on serving our communities, and centered around an intensive 5-day backpacking adventure. We learn to lead by exploring together—and we enjoy the process!
Boys Institute: July 12-July 23
Girls Institute: July 26-August 3
Camp Friendship
573 Friendship Road
Palmyra, VA 22963-4139
(800) 873-3223; fax (434) 589-5880
info@campfriendship.com
www.campfriendship.com
Since 1966 Camp Friendship has been creating long lasting friendships from around the world. We currently sit on 520 acres in Palmyra, VA. Camp offers a variety of activities for boys and girls between the ages of 7-16. Our traditional camp programs offer over 40 different activities a child can choose from. These activities range from gymnastics, canoeing, tennis, drama, fencing, rugby, swimming, and so much more! For those interested in horses we have an amazing Equestrian Program with over 80 horses on property. Within this program a child will learn what
it means to take care of a horse as well as have the opportunity to ride daily. Camp Friendship has had staff and campers from over 90 different countries represented since its founding, we are a well-rounded camp where a child will have opportunity to learn new life skills as well as grow as an individual. Accredited by American Camp Association.
Camp Horizons
3586 Horizons Way
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 437-0610
www.endlesshorizonsva.com
Camp Horizons, an American Camp Association (ACA) coed residential summer camp in Virginia for children ages 6-17, encourages campers to be creative and independent, develop strong teamwork skills, have fun and make friendships that last a lifetime. Activities include aquatics, sports, outdoors adventures, horseback riding, performing/visual arts, and more.
Camp Piankatank
1586 Stampers Bay Road
Box 435, Hartfield, VA 23071
(804) 776-9552
www.camppiankatank.com
Located on the beautiful Piankatank River in Middlesex, VA Camp Piankatank truly is a fantastic experience. Whether your campers love horseback riding, sailing, survival skills, or camping, to name a few, they’re sure to find a program that gets them excited to learn about God and spend time outside.
Camp Rim Rock
343 Camp Rim Rock Road
Yellow Spring, WV 26865
347-746-7625
info@camprimrock.com
www.camprimrock.com
Our 65th season, for girls ages 615. 2 to 4 week sessions with Horseback Riding, Sports, Aquatics, Performing Arts and Arts & Crafts. Riding Specialty camps are offered. 1 week Mini Camps for rising 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders. Less than 2 hours from D.C. on 600 beautiful acres. ACA accredited.
Camp Twin Creeks
9235 Huntersville Road
Marlinton, WV 24954-5866
1 (800) 451-8806
www.camptwincreeks.com
We exclusively offer a traditional two week program; campers arrive and depart together, enabling them to form lasting friendships. With the highest level of customer care, a wide variety of camp programs, a structured and safe environment, caring and involved staff and directors AND a stunning natural location we offer a totally complete summer camp experience in the Allegheny Mountains of WV!
Collegiate School -
Summer Quest Camps
103 N. Mooreland Road
Richmond, VA 23229
(804) 665-1750
www.collegiate-va.org
summerquest@collegiate-va.org
More than 175 summer programs for preschoolers through adults. Programs range from academics, arts, and enrichment to sports and much more. With 44 years of experience, Summer Quest knows what it takes to create summer memories that will last a lifetime.
Communikids
www.communikids.com/our-programs-/summer-programs
CommuniKids FUN summer camps offer full immersion in Spanish or Mandarin Chinese, through a science and nature-based curriculum. Campers will spend ample time outdoors – all in the target language! Located at 3111 Lauderdale Drive Richmond Va. Join us for 1 or all 9 weeks~June 27 - August 26
Ferrum College
P.O. Box 100
Ferrum College
Ferrum, VA 24088
(540) 365-2121
888-508-7822
www.ferrum.edu/fcsec
Students interested in a hands-on, interactive learning experience, (Ages 9-13), experience campus life
at this co-ed residential camp while participating in a variety of fun activities and challenging projects! Classes scheduled for 2015 include: Engineering, French, Writing, Music, Cooking, Drawing, Chess, CSI, Drawing, Living 1800 Style, Theater, The Ferrum Challenge, and Hogwart’s Academy. The daily program is balanced with a variety of social and recreational activities designed to promote personal growth, team-building and an appreciation of individual differences and abilities. The camp motto is reinforced daily in a variety of ways with an “I CAN DO IT” attitude.
Mad Science
5500 Cox Road, Suite H
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 359-1500
Info@MadScienceofCentralVA.com
centralva.madscience.org
“I’m bored!” , those dreaded words of summer! Mad Science has the cure! With 8 different camp themes (including Secret Agent Lab and Mission to Mars), around Richmond (including The Science Museum of Virginia) your child can have a summer filled with fun and imaginative learning! Half day and full day camps; early bird discounts and layaway plans available. (Grades 1-6)
Richmond Flying Squirrels
3001 North Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 359-4444
www.squirrelsbaseball.com
The Flying Squirrels offer two sessions of baseball camp for boys & girls ages 7-14, and one Jr. Squirrels camp for boys & girls ages 4-8 at The Diamond. All camps include instruction from current Squirrels players & coaches, lunch, autograph sessions, a camp t-shirt, tickets to a Flying Squirrels home game, and lots of FUNN!
Richmond SPCA Critter Camp
2519 Hermitage Road
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 521-1327
www.richmondspca.org/waggles
Why do cats always land on their feet? How do I teach a dog to sit? We will answer these questions (and
a whole lot more) during a series of exciting summer camp sessions for children of all ages at the Richmond SPCA. Whether your child aspires to be a veterinarian or a professional dog trainer or he or she is just looking to have fun while interacting with animals, our Critter Camp is sure to please everyone.
SPARC – the School of the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community
2106-A Hamilton Street
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 353-3393
www.sparconline.org
SPARC – the School of the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community, founded in 1981 – offers a full range of performing arts camps and workshops for students aged 4-18! Led by professional teaching artists, SPARC’s summer programs inspire young people to reach their full potential, not just on stage but in life! The youngest students explore creative performance themes, often mixed with exciting visual arts. Intermediate students collaborate on imaginative shows in multi-week, full-day experiences. Advanced students gain practical audition preparation and the chance to audition for one of three fully mounted summer productions! Let us SPARC your imagination this summer!
St. Catherine’s
6001 Grove Avenue
Richmond, Va. 23226
(804) 288-2804
www.st.catherines.org/summer
Summer at St. Catherine’s is Brilliant! Our campus is transformed into a unique experience for boys and girls age three and up. With hundreds of choices spanning 12 weeks there is something for everyone: Academics, sports, creative arts and more! Registration begins Feb. 1, 2016.
Timber Ridge Camp
Camp White Mountain
Camp Green Briar
(304) 856-2630
trcamps.com
Located in the mountains of West Virginia, Timber Ridge has been the area’s premier co-ed summer camp for over 60 years. Our free-choice scheduling process allows campers to choose from over 40 incredible activities. From sports and games to music and theatre, Timber Ridge is all about fun and friendships that last a lifetime.
Tutor Doctor
(888) 718-8832
www.tutordoctor.com
With Tutor Doctor, there’s no need to interrupt your child’s summer vacation. We come to you so your child can continue learning in the comfort of their own home. Students who don’t participate in educational activities over summer vacation lose 20-30% of the progress from the previous year. This is known as the “Summer Slide”. In-home tutoring with Tutor Doctor, makes summer a fun opportunity for your child to excel, allows them to end the Summer Slide! 95% of our customers will recommend us to others!
Voyager Summer Camp
304 North Sheppard Street
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 539-5816
www.lynnhavenacademy.org
Voyager Summer Camp is for children in grades K-8. The camp is in it’s 6th season. We specialize in offering academic enrichment to reduce the academic loss, daily field trips to museums and other fun sites. The kids engage daily classes where they will conduct science experiments, art projects, creative writing, Legos builds, Minecraft design and more. Weekly activities include swimming, nature walks, roller skating, movies, and much more. The camp is from 7:45am to 6:00pm. The camp runs from June 6, 2015 to August 26. The cost is $295 per week with a registration fee of $30 per week. We offer sibling and whole camp registration discounts. Sign up soon. We are full each year!
Wilderness Adventure Camp
11176 Peaceful Valley Road New Castle, VA 24127
(540) 864-6792
www.wilderness-adventure.com
Not a traditional camp! Kids join up to 11 other participants and 2 adult leaders for 1, 2, and 3-week expeditions. Each day inspires confidence and leadership skills through outdoor adventure activities. Each evening, groups build strong connections with others and their environment as they camp out under the stars!
YMCA Camp Silver Beach
6272 YMCA Lane
P.O. Box 69
Jamesville, VA 23398
(757) 442-4634
(757) 442-4786 (fax)
1-877-231-2012 (toll free)
www.ymcashr.org/locations/campsilverbeach
YMCA Camp Silver Beach: residential camp on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. One week sessions June – August for 8-16 year olds. Three-week opportunities for teens. Campers and counselors from around the world. Application and information at www.campsilverbeach.org. Join us for the experience of a lifetime here on the Chesapeake Bay!
