4-H CAMP SOUTHWEST VA
retreatatsmithmountainlake.com
Boys & Girls • Ages 9-1 775 Hermitage Road, Wirtz, VA (540) 721-2759
Summer camp at the Skelton 4-H Center provides countless opportunities for learning more about the natural world around us. Days are filled with instructional-based camp classes, unstructured recreation and swim time, flag ceremonies, and evening programs.
ALTA MONS
altamons.org
Boys & Girls • Ages 5-17 2842 Crockett Springs Road Shawsville VA (540) 268-2409
Alta Mons is a United Methodist Camp located in Shawsville, VA (right between Salem and Christiansburg). We seek to serve children and youth in grades K-12 through summer day and overnight camps. We utilize the small group model and focus on building relationships-- with God, with each other, and with nature. We do this by spending time together-- at the ropes course, hiking to the falls, around the campfire, and much more! Scholarships are available!
CAMP BETHEL
CampBethelVirginia.org
Boys & Girls • Ages 5-18 328 Bethel Road, Fincastle, VA (540) 992-2940
Together with God, with each other, and with creation. When we live together in intentional Christian community, even for only one week, we gain person-to-person relationship skills to benefit our families, schools, churches, communities, and world. Campers enjoy hundreds of activities in resident camps, day camps, adventure camps, skills camps, and trips led by excellent counselors in a unique “small group camping” style. Trusted by thousands of Virginia families since 1927; safe and healthy in 2022! Our year-round events, fundraisers, and facilities are open to everyone. Learn more at www.CampBethelVirginia.org.
CAMP BLUE RIDGE
campblueridge.org
Boys & Girls • Ages 7-17 529 Old Mill Road, Montebello, VA (540) 466-1583
Camp Blue Ridge offers six different styles of camp to fit your family! We offer everything from aquatic adventure to arts and crafts! We have a Family Summer Camp so that everyone can enjoy the beautiful nature God has given us.
BRICKS 4 KIDZ
bricks4kidz.com/virginia-roanoke-salem
Boys & Girls • All Ages 2009 Electric Road, Suite J, Roanoke, VA (540) 380-2485
CAROLINE FURNACE LUTHERAN CAMP
CarolineFurnace.org
Boys & Girls • Ages 6-17
2239 Camp Roosevelt Road, Fort Valley, VA (540) 449-0012
We have a place for everyone around the campfire! All are welcome here. You are welcome here. In 2021, Caroline Furnace is offering small group, cohort-based camping each Sunday to Thursday for grades 1-12, plus family retreats each weekend each Thursday to Sunday. A virtual Camp at Home option is offered in two three-week sessions. Overnight camps and family retreats may choose from a wide range of adventure based activities: swimming, canoeing, fishing, hiking, archery, creekwalking, horseback riding, rock climbing, campfire cooking, and more! For over 60 years, Summer Camp has been a place that supports new experiences, close friendships, limitless fun, and faith made tangible.
CHANCO ON THE JAMES
chanco.org
Boys & Girls • Ages 6-17
394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA 23881 888-724-2626
Chanco on the James has one of the most successful youth camping programs in Virginia. The camp program has been running continuously since 1968 and is accredited by the American Camping Association. Every year since 2014, Chanco has enjoyed the recognition of being voted number one “Best Summer Camp” by Virginia Living Magazine.
CHATHAM HALL SUMMER PROGRAMS chathamhall.org
Girls Only • Ages 10-16
800 Chatham Hall Circle, Chatham, VA (434) 432-5605
Our Girls Make it Happen camp encourages girls ages 10-14 to take risks, accept challenges, develop their leadership style, and work both independently and within teams to create strategies and solutions for solving problems.
https://www.chathamhall.org/summer/girls-make-it-happen
CAMP CROSSROADS
crossroadscamp.com/journey
Girls Only • Ages 6-16
2247 Little Piney Road Lowesville Virginia (434) 277-8465
Journey to CrossRoads to enjoy high ropes, swimming, hiking, arts & crafts, games, archery, climbing wall & much more! Join for the day or purchase a family meal and lodging package. Journey is intentionally designed for guests 8-17, but much of it can be adapted for younger children.
CHILDCARE
NETWORK SUMMER CAMP childcarenetwork.com/virginia-roanoke-va-65
Boys & Girls • Ages 0-12
4335 Brambleton Avenue, Roanoke, VA (540) 989-3459
DIVINE DANCE CENTER
divinedancecenter.com
Boys & Girls • Ages 3+
3513 Brambleton Avenue, Roanoke, VA (540) 774-0296
CAMP EAGLE
campeagleva.org
Boys & Girls • Ages 5-18
458 Camp Eagle Road, Fincastle, VA (540) 473-3117
A short drive away from Roanoke, VA, Camp Eagle has been ministering to folks of all ages for more than 30 years through summer camps, retreats, and specialized group events. We desire to use the elements of Christian camping to provide fun and fulfillment for the present, hope for the future, and develop strong, impactful leaders who will turn the world upside down.
CAMP FRIENDSHIP
campfriendship.com
Boys & Girls • Ages 7-17
573 Friendship Road, Palmyra, VA (434) 589-8950
Since 1966, Camp Friendship has been providing summer experiences that foster growth, independence, exploration and community in Palmyra, VA, outside of Charlottesville. Campers in Traditional Camp choose from over 35 activities in the areas of fine and performing arts, sports, aquatics, horseback riding, and adventure. Equestrian Camp is a full day of Hunter/Jumper style program for girls who love horses. One and two-week sessions available.
CAMP GREENBRIER
campgreenbrier.com
Boys Only • Ages 7-17
100 Camp Greenbrier Drive, Alderson, WV (304) 445 7168
A traditional summer camp for boys located along the beautiful Greenbrier River in Alderson, West Virginia. Established in 1898, Camp Greenbrier is the oldest privately owned summer camp in the U.S. Campers choose all of their own activities with a staff to camper ratio of 1 to 3. Come Join the Tradition of Fun!!
GEMS - GIRLS EMPOWERED BY MOUNTAIN SHEPHERD
AllGirlsAreGems.com
Girls Only • Middle & High School
57 Hemlock Ridge Lane, Catawba, VA (434) 238-4094
GEMS Camp gives middle and high school girls empowering opportunities to learn survival skills, explore outdoor experiences like backpacking, kayaking, rock climbing and more. Your daughter will learn about herself while surrounded by supportive peers and positive role models. GEMS come to camp to expand their comfort zones in the outdoors and grow into courageous, confident, compassionate leaders!
GIRL SCOUT SUMMER CAMP
gsvsc.org/en/camp/summer-camps.html
Girls • Ages 5-17
Various camp locations through Roanoke, Salem and NRV (540) 777-5100
Girl Scout Camp is an outdoor program designed to give girls a positive and fun experience in the great outdoors. Under the guidance of trained and enthusiastic leaders, each camp provides age-appropriate activities allowing girls to experience a variety of Girl Scout programs in an outdoor setting. Activities include archery, arts, games, nature study, outdoor cooking, hiking, overnight camp-outs and lots more! Some camps offer swimming, boating and/or high-adventure activities for teen girls. Summer Camp Leadership Training is also offered for girls currently in the 6th grade and above.
Boys & Girls • Ages 14-18 1020 Legacy Drive, Bedford, VA (540) 871-0882
HONEYTREE SUMMER CAMP
honeytreeelc.com
Boys & Girls • Ages 5-12
Multiple Locations (540) 344-4543
The Hive Summer Camp at HoneyTree is for students who have completed kindergarten through age 12. A private swim club, plus special interest groups, arts and science projects, field trips, and more keep The Hive buzzing with activities each weekday. With more than 35 years of service to Roanoke Valley families, HoneyTree provides a quality program in a safe, supportive environment. Treat your youngster to one active summer—and yourself to peace of mind—at The Hive.
CAMP HANOVER
camphanover.org
Boys & Girls • Ages 6-18
3163 Parsleys Mill Road, Mechanicsville, VA (804) 779-2811
Camp Hanover offers outdoorsy, small-group, faith-based camps for elementary, middle, and high school age youth. Camp Hanover is a place where acceptance of and caring for others is the key aspect of the community we build. Activities include Archery, Arts & Crafts, Bible Study, Canoeing, Campfire Cooking, Climbing Wall, CORCLS, Hiking, Outdoor Living Skills, Nature Appreciation, Swimming, Stand Up Paddleboards, The Mudslide, Worship, and more!
CAMP HORIZONS
camphorizonsva.com
Boys & Girls • Ages 9-16
3586 Horizons Way, Harrisonburg, VA (540) 896-7600
MILL MOUNTAIN THEATRE
millmountain.org/class/ Boys & Girls • Ages 4-17
1 Market Sq SE, Roanoke, VA 24011 540-342-5766
Elementary Theatre Camp: Curious George - June 13-17: This summer, we’re calling all curious, elementary-aged students to come explore stories from the classic Curious George books with us! Students in this camp will learn essential theatre skills, make new friends, play fun games, and explore new worlds with us as we act and play! Plus, students will get to see MMT’s 2022 summer tour of Curious George and the Golden Meatball and get to meet the actors from the cast as part of their camp week! You definitely don’t want to miss this year’s Elementary Theatre Camp!
Pre-K to 2nd Grade Theatre Camp: Inside Out June 24-30: Join us this summer for this exciting, Inside Out-themed camp for Pre-K to 2nd grade students, featuring all your favorite characters from the movie Inside Out! In this week-long camp, students will play games, move their bodies, act out stories, dress up in costumes, create characters, and learn, all through the lens of creative play! If you have a student who is fun, dramatic, or just ready to try something new, then this is the camp for you! Don’t miss out on Inside Out Camp!
Middle & High School Theatre: Acting & Improv - June 20-24: Learn essential acting skills and improvisation techniques in this camp created for students of all experience levels! From skits and short-form improv to scene work, and complete with tons of
demand! If you think you have what it takes to be the brightest witch or wizard of your age, then grab your spellbook and magic wand and join us for this enchanting camp! During the week, students will be immersed in the magical world of J.K. Rowling’s books as they get sorted into houses, compete for the house cup, and learn magical skills through theatre-related games, activities, and creative play. Don’t miss out on this magical summer at Hogwarts - a.k.a. Mill Mountain Theatre! Half-day and full-day sessions are available.
FULL DAY: Harry Potter Camp - June 27-July 1: Back by popular demand! If you think you have what it takes to be the brightest witch or wizard of your age, then grab your spellbook and magic wand and join us for this enchanting camp! During the week, students will be immersed in the magical world of J.K. Rowling’s books as they get sorted into houses, compete for the house cup, and learn magical skills through theatre-related games, activities, and creative play. Don’t miss out on this magical summer at Hogwarts - a.k.a. Mill Mountain Theatre! Full day and half day sessions are available.
Technical Theatre Camp: Behind the Scenes - July 5-8: Have you ever wondered how a play goes from the page to the stage, or wanted to learn more about what happens behind the scenes? Then this technical theatre camp is for you! Whether you have worked backstage before or are completely new to the world of technical theatre, this class will introduce you to all the basic elements of
KIDS SQUARE SUMMER CAMPS
KIDS SQUARE
kidssquare.org
Boys & Girls • Ages 4-6 Market Street, Roanoke, VA (540) 342-5777
Chef’s Camp
June 13-16
Under Construction Camp
June 20-23
Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead June 27-30
Fizz, Explode and Explore July 11-14
When I Grow Up Camp
July 18-21
July 25-28
MILL MOUNTAIN ZOO mmzoo.org
Boys & Girls • Ages 6-13
2404 Prospect Rd. SE Roanoke, VA 540-343-3241
Mill Mountain Zoo’s Spring Break Camp Each day has a special theme and is chocked full of fun and educational activities. There will be hands-on interactions with animals, guided zoo tours, games, art activities, stories and more. To make it easy for any schedule, parents can enroll their children in one day or in all three!
Zoo Venture is designed for students ages 6-13. Camp runs from 9am-3:30pm. All camps are outdoors and occur rain or shine, so students must dress appropriately. Tennis shoes are required. Campers should bring along a lunch that does not require refrigeration. The zoo will provide water and juice.
Registration deadline is April 2, 2021!
Reservations can only be made with full payment. No refunds are given unless the zoo cancels camp. Space in all camps is limited. To register, fill out form and return to the zoo with full payment or use booking button below. No phone reservations will be accepted. Please call or email Bambi Godkin with additional questions at (540) 343-3241 x103 or education@mmzoo.org.
Camp Schedule
Tuesday, April 12-At Home with the Animals
Animals live in many different types of dwellings, and some animals are quite talented architects. From lodges to nests to burrows, campers will learn about the different kinds of abodes animals live in and how they use tools like beaks, claws and paws to build these earthy homes.
Wednesday, April 13-Now You See Me, Now You Don’t!
Some animals want to blend in with their environment and some want to be seen. In this camp, children will explore various ways animals camouflage themselves and different strategies animals use to appear or disappear.
Thursday, April 14-Beast Feast
Animals can’t just go to the grocery store or open a refrigerator like humans can. They need to search or hunt for food. Campers will learn about food chains and webs and explore the adaptations that herbivores and carnivores use to get the food they need to survive.
Single Day Rates: Member/$55 & Non-Member/$65
3 Day Rates: $160/Member & $180/Non-Member
Mill Mountain Zoo’s popular summer camps are a terrific way to introduce your child to the animal kingdom or to foster an existing interest in the feathered, furry and scaly critters we share the planet with. Each 3-day camp is designed to encourage a child’s respect and enthusiasm for the natural world through hands-on, fun and educational activities. Besides shadowing and assisting keepers, campers will experience up-close animal encounters, arts and crafts, scavenger hunts, scientific explorations and OH, SO MUCH MORE! There are camps available for ages 6-13.
Camp for ages 6-8
June 21-June 23 Teeth, Talons and Tongues
Humans use hammers, screwdrivers, forks and spoons, among many other tools. Animals use tools too, but most of theirs are a part of their bodies. In this class, campers will discover how animals use their claws, mouths and other body parts to build structures, eat and even play.
Camps for ages 8-10
July 12-14
Zookeeper 101
Just what does a zookeeper do? Campers will get to explore the various animal husbandry techniques it takes to care for the many birds, mammals and reptiles that make up Mill Mountain Zoo’s collection. The importance of animal enrichment for an animal’s well-being will also be explored.
July 26-28 Zookeeper 101
Just what does a zookeeper do? Campers will get to explore the various animal husbandry techniques it takes to care for the many birds, mammals and reptiles that make up Mill Mountain Zoo’s collection. The importance of animal enrichment for an animal’s well-being will also be explored.
Camp for ages 10-13
August 2-4 Junior Zookeepers
Junior Zookeepers builds on the information that campers learned in Zookeeper 101. Campers will delve further into how animals are cared for at the zoo as they assist keeper staff with some of their daily duties. Be ready to get dirty!
Requirements for Junior Zoo Keepers:
It is preferred that campers have taken Zookeeper 101 this summer or a previous summer. Campers also need to submit a letter stating why they think they would be a good Junior Zookeeper.
All Camps: Member/$160 and Non-Member/$180
NORTH STAR SUMMER CAMP
northstar4kids.com
Boys & Girls • Ages 5-12
5407 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, VA (540) 366-3629
We own a Swim Club! Splash Valley! Skate Center! Karate! Gymnastics! Huge Moon Bounce!
PHOEBE NEEDLES
SUMMER CAMP
www.phoebeneedles.org
Boys & Girls • Ages 12-18
732 Turners Creek Road, Callaway, VA 540-483-1518
We have camps for multiple ages including day camps and residential camps. Activities for day camps include swimming, arts and crafts, and games. Activities for residential camps include swimming, arts and crafts, hiking, camping, rock climbing, games, outdoor recreation, tie-dyeing t-shirts, caving, and more!
RIVER ROCK CLIMBING CAMPS
riverrockclimbing.com
Boys & Girls • Ages 5-18
806 Wasena Avenue SW #100, Roanoke, VA (540) 685-2360
Looking for something completely different? We have just the thing at the River Rock!
CAMP ROANOKE
roanokecountyparks.com/219/CampRoanokes
Boys & Girls • All Ages 6498 Dry Hollow Rd Salem, VA (540) 387-6114
An enriching outdoor adventure day camp, Camp Roanoke’s Discovery program is back for fun in 2021! During each week, campers will engage in a wide range of activities, such as: archery, climbing tower, environmental education, canoeing (ages 9+), team building, arts and crafts, hiking, field games, special events and more. Campers should bring multiple facial coverings, a bag lunch and at least one full water bottle.
We have scholarships available for those that need assistance. Camp dates and programs are subject to change due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
PB&J THEATRE COMPANY
pbjtheatreco.com
Girls & Boys • All Ages 1318 Grandin Road SW, Roanoke, VA (540) 309-3830
PRESTIGE GYMNASTICS
prestigegymnasticsacademy.com
Girls & Boys • Ages 3-18 2726 Lee Highway, Troutville, VA (540) 759-1403
RANDOLPH-MACON SUMMER PROGRAMS
rma.edu/summer-camp
Boys & Girls • Rising 6th - 8th graders
200 Academy Drive, Front Royal, VA (540) 636-5484
Randolph-Macon Academy offers a Summer Enrichment Camp for rising sixth through eighth-grade students. Campers spend part of the day rotating through fun-filled courses of their choices, ranging from robotics and flight to language arts and science. The rest of the day is spent in engaging activities like sports, swimming, laser tag, hiking, or field trips to local area attractions.
ROANOKE CITY SUMMER CAMPS
playroanoke.com
Boys & Girls • Ages 5-13 215 Church Avenue SW, Roanoke, VA (540) 510-4056
ROANOKE COUNTY SUMMER CAMPS
roanokecountyparks.com
Girls & Boys • All Ages 1206 Kessler Mill Road, Salem, VA (540) 387-6078
Passport to Fun 2021 - Summer Camp returns to Roanoke County in 2021! Your Passport to Fun begins, June 1 - August 6, ages 3 and Up!
Visit RoanokeCountyParks.com/Camps to view the full list of 2021 Summer Camps from Roanoke County Parks!
SALEM CITY SUMMER CAMPS
parksandrec.salemva.gov
Girls & Boys • All Ages 110 Union Street, Salem, VA (540) 375-3054
