Overnight Camps

The Wilderness Experience Camps are more than just your typical overnight camps. They are a collection of transformative experiences, designed to guide our youth on a unique journey into the wilderness. These camps aren't just about camping, they're about personal growth and self-discovery. They offer a unique rite of passage for every participant, as they navigate their personal journey in a safe and supportive environment. The camps utilize age-old life skills, teaching kids not just how to survive in the wilderness, but also how to thrive in life. By providing a safe space for personal development, these camps help our youth to grow in confidence and self-awareness. They create an environment that encourages exploration, fostering a deep connection to nature and the world beyond their immediate surroundings. The Wilderness Experience Camps are about more than just camping. They are about equipping our youth with the confidence, awareness, and skills they need to navigate life's journey, while also fostering a love for the great outdoors.

The Ways of the Woods Camp offers an immersive experience for young explorers to master four critical wilderness survival skills. This includes building a shelter, learning to create fire for heat, cooking, and safety, identifying and purifying water sources, and procuring food. This practical knowledge is at the core of our camp curriculum.

We will also explore our favorite fishing spots, secluded mountain streams, waterfalls, and the Shenandoah River. If you have the nerve, you can test your skills on our SCOUT LOG! Our ever-changing overnight camps guarantee a new adventure each year.

The Earth Skills Overnight Camp provides a unique opportunity for campers to delve deeper into the ancient arts and trades. Our program builds on the foundational knowledge gained from the Ways of the Woods Camp, encouraging participants to test their newfound abilities in more complex scenarios. They'll engage in the creation of Primitive Pottery, utilizing the intricate art of shaping and molding clay. Leather Making will introduce them to the process of transforming raw hide into durable material. Stone Tool Technology will take them back in time, teaching them how to craft tools from natural resources.

Campers will also learn Open Fire Cooking, a fundamental skill of our ancestors. They will discover the art of Foraging, finding and safely preparing wild foods. Basket Making and Wood Working will allow them to create functional and beautiful items from natural materials. These are just a few of the numerous activities that await our campers, promising a rich, educational, and memorable experience.

The best thing about our overnight camps, each year they are different, so feel free to come back for a new adventure each year!

The Forest Scout Overnight Camp offers an immersive adventure into the intriguing world of scout skills. During this unique experience, participants collaborate as a team, honing their abilities in stealth, coordination, heightened awareness, and effective camouflage. We engage in a variety of games that are akin to popular activities like capture the flag. These games are designed to foster unity among the participants, encouraging them to move as one unit, all while aiming to accomplish the assigned missions successfully. The inspiration for this camp stems from the teachings imparted to Tom Brown Jr. by his mentor, Stalking Wolf. These teachings emphasize the importance of stealth and awareness in the wild, key aspects that we aim to instill in our campers.

We will also explore our favorite fishing spots, secluded mountain streams, waterfalls, and the Shenandoah River. You can bet that we will spend a lot of time honing our skills on the SCOUT LOG! Our ever-changing overnight camps guarantee a new adventure each year!