2012 Summer Camps

Nature Camp - July 22nd-28th - Rising 7th-12th Graders

This week will focus on many outdoor and environmental activities including learning how to identify trees, wildflowers, fungi, animal tracks, birds, reptiles, amphibians and more. We will hike at night, explore around ponds, learn about recycling and watch the sky light up with stars. We’ll also do arts and crafts, play games, swim, have a visit from the Roanoke Wildlife Rescue, visit the llama farm and more!

Outreach Camp - July 29th- August 4th - Rising 7th-12th Graders

Have you ever hammered a nail to build a deck? What about used a circular saw to cut a 2X4?
During this week we will divide into small groups to work with neighbors to remodel the houses of the elderly and those in need in our community. You will have a chance to try your hand at
basic carpentry, painting or landscaping. Imagine building a wheelchair ramp for someone in need, or replacing the porch on a house of someone who is not able to do the work themselves.
What about painting an entire house in a week? This service learning program is all about working together with people in the community to accomplish a task none of us could do by ourselves.

Art Camp - June 24th- June 30th - Rising 7th-12th Graders

The week will be filled with workshops in photography, drawing, pottery, drama, calligraphy, music, painting, and much more… All of this is in addition to games, swimming, worship, free time, movies, hikes in the woods and spending time with a great staff! Eat, play, create!

Middler Camp - June 17th- June 23rd - Rising 7th-8th Graders

Whether you are making new friends or getting reacquainted with old ones, this week is LOTS
of fun. We sing, work on crafts, play games, swim, worship, enjoy an evening movie and hangout. There are many activities that will challenge you in body, mind and spirit - we will rock climb and rappel, build community and teamwork on the high and low ropes courses, and test endurance on the bouldering wall. This is a great week of camp with lots of fun and excitement!

Senior Camp - July 1st- July 7th- Rising 9th-12th Graders

What a GREAT opportunity to challenge yourself this summer, and have a fantastic time. We will play some group games, try the low and high ropes courses, have a dance with a live DJ, go rappelling and rock climbing, swim, watch some movies, pray and have plenty of time for making new friends.

First Year Camp - July 8th- July 13th - Rising 5th-6th Graders

We have designed a camp for rising 5th and 6th Graders. It’s not only great fun, but a great way to meet new friends! For many of the children, this is their first experience at a residential camp. Some bring a friend or two, others come and make friends as they go. The week is very busy
with arts, crafts, music, swimming, hiking, games, adventure, worship and LOTS of fun!

Outdoor Expedition Camp - July 8th - July 13th - Minimum age 13

We will spend two days hiking and caving, two days backpacking, rock climbing and rappelling
and a total of three nights camping out. We will explore parts of southwestern Virginia under the ground and up on mountains. Come learn what lives in the caves of Virginia or on the cliffs of the Blue Ridge Mountains. If you’re looking for a new adventure to liven up your summer, sign up today!!!

Rock Climbing Camp - July 15th- July 21st- Minimum age 13

This week will focus primarily on learning how to safely rock climb and rappel, or for the more experienced, to polish those skills. This week will include hiking, camping, climbing, and rappelling. We will be rappelling at Hanging Rock State Park and at Pilot Mountain State Park in North Carolina. ALL climbing and safety equipment is provided. If you have climbing shoes,
you are welcome to bring them, but please do not bring any other equipment. Join us for a great
week of FUN!