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Nature Adventure Camp

 

July 28-August 1, 2024

Participant Registration | Teen Application

Overnight camp for campers age 12-16 with an interest in exploring the outdoors.waterecology17 This camp provides an opportunity to learn and have fun with peers in a natural setting. Hands-on classes such as wildlife ecology, survival skills, archery or edible insects are taught by quality instructors that will provide a memorable experience.

  • Workshops
      May include:
    • Archery
    • Birds
    • Canoe/Kayaking
    • Decoy Painting
    • Drone Mapping
    • Edible Insects
    • Fish Ecology
    • Forestry
    • Geocaching Scavenger Hunt
    • Herpetology
    • Mammals
    • Nature Journaling
    • Outdoor Cooking
    • Wildlife ID & Tracking
    • Wilderness Survival
    • And more
  • Schedule
    • Sunday July 28
    • 3:00 – 4:30: Check in, General Rec
    • 5:00 – 6:00: Orientation in Amphitheater
    • 6:00 – 7:00: Dinner
    • 7:00 – 9:00: NRE Adventure Evening Classes
    • 9:00 – 9:45: Camp Store Open
    • 9:45 – 10:30: Report to cabins/Shower time
    • 10:30: Lights Out

    • Monday – Wednesday, July 29 - 31
    • 7:00 a.m.: Wake-Up
    • 7:15: Flags
    • 7:25: Breakfast Line-Up
    • 7:30 – 8:00: Breakfast
    • 8:00 – 8:15: Daily Briefing/Instructions (Shooting Camp heads to their vans/areas)
    • 8:15 – 8:30: Transition to First Class Location
    • 8:30 – 9:30: Class 1
    • 9:40 – 10:40: Class 2
    • 10:50 – 11:50: Class 3
    • 11:50 – 12:00: Lunch Line-Up
    • 12:00 – 12:50: Lunch
    • 12:50 – 1:00: Wrap up Cleaning then Transition to Class 4
    • 1:00 – 2:00: Class 4
    • 2:10 – 3:10: Class 5
    • 3:15 – 4:00: Break and Camp Store
    • 4:00 – 4:30: Team Time
    • 4:30 – 6:00: Rec Time
    • 6:00 – 7:00: Flags and Dinner
    • 7:00 – 8:00: Early Evening Program
    • 8:00 – 9:00: Camp Store and Free Time
    • 9:00 – 10:00: Late Evening Program
    • 10:00 – Prepare for Bed
    • 10:30 – Lights Out

    • Thursday August 1st
    • 7:00 – Wake-up
    • 7:15 – Flags
    • 7:25 – 7:55 – Breakfast
    • 8:00 – 9:00 – NRE Class Continued
    • 9:10 – 10:10 – NRE Class Continued
    • 10:20 – 11:20 – NRE Class Continued
    • 11:20 – 11:45 – Quick Break, meet at dining hall 11:45 for Evals
    • 11:45 – 12:00 – Evals
    • 12:00 – 12:30: Lunch
    • 12:30 – 1:00: Pack/Clean Cabins
    • 1:00: Closing Assembly
    • 2:00: Cabins, final inspection
    • 2:30: Parent Pick-up
  • Afternoon and Evening Programs
    • Land & Water Olympics
    • Swimming
    • Campfire
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Hunter Education Rodeo
    • High Ropes
    • Climbing Wall
    • Zipline
    • Basketball
    • Pickeball
    • And more!
  • Instructors
    Volunteer instructors trained and/or certified through 4-H, VCE, DWR, DOF, and other National Organizations
  • Cost & Refund Policy

    Cost:$275
    Cost includes all meals, lodging, program supplies, and t-shirt.

    Registration Deadline: July 10, 2024

    Refund Policy


    Full refund before July 10, 2024 (*Nonrefundable registration fee of $35)

    Nonrefundable:After July 10, 2024

All workshops and activities are subject to change based on the availability of instructors.

Some classes will be offered to youth ages 12 and up depending on the subject matter of the class.

 

Questions? Contact:

 

 

Contact Jack Wagstaff at 434-248-5444

Our Mission

Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center's mission is to improve the quality of life through educating youth and adults in a natural setting.

Contact Us

Address:
1267 4-H Camp Road
Appomattox, VA 24522

Phone:
(434) 248-5444