Join us for an exciting Outdoor Camp designed for preschool and elementary students!
Our summer camp offers engaging activities that promote exploration, learning, and fun in a natural setting. Through age-appropriate programs, children will enjoy nature walks, arts and crafts, team-building games, and educational sessions that spark curiosity. Perfect for young adventurers, our summer camp offers a safe, enriching environment where kids can make new friends and create lasting memories. Enroll today for an unforgettable outdoor summer camp experience!
Open to Virginia Chance School students and to the public. Welcome Friends!
Get ready to be Outdoors this summer! We're excited to embark on a summer adventure guided by wise and wild experts at our summer camp. 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 flourish, sparked by shared moments of magic and exploration!
This year, we're unveiling a new chapter of our summer camp, led by a dedicated team eager to embark on exciting outdoor adventures. With smaller groups, we promise to enchant and explore like never before, ensuring a personalized and enriching experience for every camper. Your child will thrive in an environment designed for adventure and discovery, where they will connect with nature and develop lifelong skills.
We are absolutely delighted to continue our journey alongside the remarkable Emily Warren, our visionary Director of Extended Programs at Chance School. Her innovative spirit and passion have profoundly transformed our camp experience, guiding us into a realm of fresh possibilities. Prepare to embark on another enchanting adventure as she weaves a tapestry of renewed wonder and magic into our Summer Under The Trees program.
Parents can rest assured knowing their children are in safe hands, guided by our experienced camp counselors. These mentors will fill each day with excitement and discovery at every turn, introducing campers to a variety of summer activities including hiking, team-building games, crafts, and nature exploration. Your child will enjoy the captivating world Emily has created, where every moment in nature becomes a valuable lesson and a cherished memory.
Join us this summer at our unforgettable summer camp and watch your child grow, learn, and make friends while spending the season enjoying the great outdoors! Enroll now to secure a spot in our immersive summer program, and let the adventure begin!
Program Age Groups
Early Preschool camper Summer 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 & Pre-K camper Summer 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 summer 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.
Summer Camp Registration
Camp registration will open in February!
If you'd like to learn more about our summer 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.
