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Summer Camp

 
 

Open to Virginia Chance School students and to the public. Welcome Friends!

Get ready to be Outdoors! We're excited to embark on a summer adventure guided by wise and wild experts. Imagine a place where nature is alive with every breath and the woods hum with secrets. This is our campus, where fresh beginnings bloom and summer learning is rooted in the earth itself. It's a place where friendship and adventure are born from shared moments of magic! This year, we're unveiling a new chapter, led by a team eager to step out on exciting adventures, and with smaller groups, we promise to enchant and explore like never before. 

This season, we welcome back the magnificent Emily Warren - our Director of Extended Programs, who once captivated our hearts with the most magical moments at camp. Brace yourselves for a wave of enchantment and nostalgia as she brings back the spark of wonder to our Summer Under The Trees world once again!

Program Age Groups

 
Preschool 2-year-old camper Camp helps two-year-olds adapt to a safe, nurturing setting. Consistent routines and simple schedules ease the transition, and activities include art, play, and physical outdoor exploration. Campers attend five-day sessions from 8:30 – 1:00 or 8:30 – 3:00.
 
Preschool 3- and 4-year-old camper  Camp enables young children to explore open-ended play through outdoor themes, promoting self-reliance and independent decision-making. Campers attend five-day sessions from 8:30 – 1:00 or 8:30 – 3:00. Children staying until 1:00 enjoy lunch brought from home and a little extra time with their friends! Children staying until 3:00 will enjoy lunch, a nap or rest as needed, and some extra time to explore the weekly theme.
 
Kindergarten through 1st grade  Under the Trees camp has a lot in store for elementary school friends. The campers are growing up and eager to explore new areas of camp, try out more advanced outdoor skills and make new friends. Each week, they get to enjoy the woods and fields and participate in all the themed activities that make camp fun! Campers attend five-day sessions from 8:30 – 1:00 or 8:30 – 3:00. Children staying until 1:00 enjoy lunch brought from home and a little extra time with their friends! Children staying until 3:00 will enjoy lunch and some extra time to explore the weekly theme.
 
Second through fifth grades  For young explorers who are growing, attending camp can provide the ideal balance between adult-led and child-inspired inquiry. Within each theme, the activities are guided by the interests of the children. By having a vested interest in what happens during camp, upper elementary school-age children can gain a deep, meaningful understanding of the nature around them, all while having fun and making new friends. These older campers are the true leaders Under the Trees! Campers attend five-day sessions from 8:30 – 1:00 or 8:30 – 3:00. Children staying until 1:00 enjoy lunch brought from home and a little extra time with their friends! Children staying until 3:00 will enjoy lunch and some extra time to explore the weekly theme.
 
 
 
Session One: 
June 3rd- June 7th Adventure Camp (2nd-5th)
June 3rd- June 7th Enchanted Forest 
June 10th- June 14th Over the Rainbow 
 
Session Two: 
June 17th- June 21st Under the Sea (no camp June 19th)
June 24th-June 28th In the Garden 
 
Session Three: 
July 8th-July 12th Once Upon a Time 
July 15th- July 19th Outer Space 
*Camp will not be in session July 1st- 5th
 
Ratios:
2s 1:6 Maximum= 24 (6 Staff) 
3s 1:7 Maximum= 42 (8 Staff)
4s 1:9 Maximum= 36 (5 Staff)
K/1 1:12 Maximum= 40 (5 Staff) 
2nd-5th 1:12 Maximum= 40 (5 Staff) 

Session Camp Times  Camp Prices per session
Session 1 (June 3- 14th) 8:30- 1:00 $480
  8:30- 3:00 $770
     
Session 2 (June 17- 28th) 8:30- 1:00 $432
  8:30- 3:00 $693
     
Session 3 (8- 12th & 15- 19th) 8:30- 1:00 $480
  8:30- 3:00 $770
     
Preschool Two: must be two by June 3, 2024 to enroll
Preschool Threes: must be three by June 3, 2024 to enroll
Preschool Fours: must be four by June 3, 2024 to enroll
 
Kindergarten - Fifth Grade: Must be in the rising grade for the 2024-2025 school year. 

Camp Registration

Must be the age or grade listed by August 1, 2024.
 
If you'd like to learn more about our camp, please feel free to reach out at [email protected], and we'll be happy to answer any questions you may have. We look forward to hearing from you and helping your camper make the most of their summer experience.