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Summer Camp

 
 

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

At Virginia Chance School, summer is welcomed! Summer Under the Trees is an outdoor camp for adventurous children ages 2 years through 5th grade. Summer Under the Trees nurtures children’s natural wonder and fosters a lifelong connection to the outdoor world through dynamic child-initiated play and outdoor discovery. Gather with friends and experienced teachers as we explore our beautiful 26-acre campus in a summer of outdoor games, art, music, and fun! 

We are excited to welcome you back to our summer camp for another Summer Under the Trees! Our camp provides a unique opportunity for children to have fun, make new friends, and explore their interests. We have an exciting summer planned that we think you and your children will love. 

Our camp encourages children to explore their environment, use their imaginations, and develop problem-solving skills. We also strive to instill a sense of community and belonging in each camper by allowing them to make friends and build relationships with other campers and our counselors. With redesigned sessions that are three weeks or six weeks long, your child grows connections with counselors and fellow campers. 

This camp focus is on outdoor play & time in nature.  The extended session time encourages campers to explore nature and their creative abilities. Our experienced camp counselors are trained in child development, studying early childhood development in undergraduate or graduate programs, or already practicing in the community. They are committed to ensuring each child has a safe, fun, and memorable camp experience, ensuring every child has a positive and meaningful experience. 

At Summer Under The Trees, we strive to provide an atmosphere of safety and acceptance while fostering a sense of discovery and adventure. We hope your child has a summer that includes time at our camp, and we look forward to having them join us!

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.

 

Program Age Groups

For the 2-year-old camper Camp is an opportunity for our two-year-old friends to adapt to a new situation in a safe, nurturing environment. Routines are consistent and schedules are simple to ease the transition to a new setting. Our youngest campers practice their newly found independence while exploring each of the outdoor themes. Activities include books, art projects, pretend play and lots of physical activities. Campers attend one or both three week, five-day sessions from 8:30 – 1:00 or 8:30 – 3:00.

 

For the 3- and 4-year-old camper  Camp provides these curious minds the opportunity to be self-reliant, independent decision-makers. Through the weekly outdoor themes, three- and four-year-olds are able to participate in planning art projects, science investigations and open-ended play. Campers attend one or both three-week, 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.

 

For campers entering kindergarten through 1st grade  It’s a whole new world Under the Trees for elementary school friends! These growing campers are ready to explore new areas of camp, try their hand and more advanced skills and make new friends. Every week includes nature journaling, time in the Learning Greenhouse, exploring the woods and fields and all the camp activities the “big kids” do! Campers attend one or both three-week, 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.

 

For campers entering second through fifth grades  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 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 both three-week, 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.

Age Camp Times  Camp Prices per 3-week signup
Two-Year-Olds (2 by Oct. 1, 2023)  8:30- 1:00 $672.00
  8:30- 3:00 $1078.00
     
Three-Year-Olds (3 by Oct. 1, 2023)  8:30- 1:00 $672.00
  8:30- 3:00 $1078.00
     
     
Four-Year-Olds (4 by Oct. 1, 2023)  8:30- 1:00 $672.00
  8:30- 3:00 $1078.00
     
     
K-1st Grade (2023-24 school year)  8:30-1:00 $672.00
  8:30-3:00 $1078.00
     
2nd-5th Grade (2023-24 school year)  8:30- 1:00 $672.00
  8:30- 3:00 $1078.00

Camp Registration

Must be the age or grade listed by August 1, 2024. Registration opens in March!