For these growing explorers, camp provides the perfect balance between adult-driven and child-inspired inquiry. The interests of the children guide the activities within each theme. With a vested interest in what happens at camp, elementary children gain a deep, meaningful knowledge of the thematic topics while they have a great time and develop new friendships.

Every week these campers will have the opportunity to be reading buddies to our younger campers, take pictures and write articles about what is going on around camp for our weekly newsletter, and contribute to other camp projects. These oldest campers are true leaders Under the Trees!

Campers attend one or more weeks, Monday through Friday 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.

For campers entering 2nd through 5th grade (2021-22 school year).

Please complete the form below. Required fields marked *

Choose Camps

Week 1: Dinosaur Days

June 14 - 18

We will spend our week as paleontologists as we discover and learn about dinosaurs! You will also be artists, actors and actresses as you create your own dinosaur, read stories about how dinosaurs lived, act like a dinosaur, sing dinosaur songs, and take a trip back in time and dig into discovery! Our journey to a land before time will start our first week of camp with a super prehistoric experience!

Week 1: Adventure Camp {2nd-5th Graders Only}

June 14- 18

Take our outdoor theme to the extreme! Join Mr. Stevens, our Science Specialist, and learn to pitch a tent, build a campfire, practice your orienteering skills and hike safely through the woods. We will also make lunch on a campfire (and s’mores!), blaze a trail, spend time on Goose Creek and more! Take advantage of the natural beauty at Virginia Chance School during this unique camp experience.

Week 2: Summer Camp Rocks!

June 21 - 25

Do you like to jam and make music? We have a whole week dedicated to rocking out together! Build your own musical instruments, play music with your friends, and sing along to some of your favorite songs! Come join us for a week of music and melodies and channel your inner star!

Week 3: Fun in the Sun!

June 28 - July 2

It’s time to break out the beach chairs, sand and sand toys, your sunglasses, and beach towels as we gear up for a tropical celebration this week! Campers will enjoy playing water games, creating sand art, dancing to beach tunes, exploring treasures from the beach, and enjoying some summer treats! From learning about mermaids to sea creatures to building sandcastles, we will have fun in the sun together!

Week 4: Animal Safari

July 6 - 9 (Camp Closed 7/5)

Grab your binoculars and hats as we go on a VCS safari and explore lions, elephants, zebras, cheetahs, and more majestic animals! This week we will all be zoologists and safari guides as we learn about animals and their habitats. We’ll have loads of fun exploring your favorite jungle animals, building a habitat, reading animal stories, dressing up as your favorite animal, and going for hikes in our own jungle in the woods. Camp will be closed Monday, July 5th in observance of Independence Day.

Week 5: Dig In

July 12 - 16

This week is all about dirt! Making mud pies, planting, and squishing our toes-all the things that make summer special! Wear your play clothes for this week of digging, sifting, pouring, and creating with dirt.

Week 6: Colorful, Colorful Summer 

July 19 - 23

Explore all the things you can do with colors as we visit a rainbow our last week of camp! Stomp in colors and create art with your feet, paint the trees, play colorful games, make rainbow sparkle sensory bottles, go on a rainbow hike, make tie-dye t-shirts, create rainbow slime and make your own pot of gold! We will end camp with a popsicle party while wearing our tie-dye t-shirts!

About the Camper

Emergency Contact Information