Teen Scene

Grades rising 7th - 9th

We get it…7th – 9th graders want something a little different from the status quo. We offer jam-packed sessions with camp favorites and exciting new experiences. At a time in life when everything feels like it’s changing, we remain a steady force where teens can thrive.

 

The 6 guiding tenets of the Teen Scene Program
1

Social Growth

Our Teen Scene counselors partner with campers to create a welcoming, inclusive environment all summer long. We take the time to foster friendships, facilitate positive communication and lead by example.

2

Personal Growth

7th - 9th grade is a time of big changes! We help our teens embrace who they are and who they want to be. Our intentionally designed activities help navigate the tides of the early teen years.

3

Critical thinking

We encourage our campers to be problem solvers. Our 7th - 9th graders are given opportunities to think for themselves, adjust or revise in a safe caring environment.

4

Community

Camp focuses on campers belonging to a community. Both at camp and throughout Charlottesville, our Teen Scene campers see the impact they can make.

5

Social Skills

We know it is vital to develop social skills throughout the teen years. Practicing these skills allows teens to become thriving adults. Our Teen Scene campers start by introducing themselves to new people, making eye contact and using each other's names. These basic skills go a long way to making a good first impression.

6

Leadership

As some of our oldest campers we look to Teen Scene to help set an example of what it means to be awesome. With special privileges of being in Teen Scene comes the opportunity to practice important leadership skills. We have high expectations of our 7th - 9th graders as the face of Triple C Camp.

All About Teen Scene

Teen Scene campers will jump into a project based program where the sky’s the limit for creative innovation, problem solving, and teamwork. Each week will have a guiding question that the campers get to answer. We know that two heads are better than one, and we’ll be putting our heads together to think outside of the box with our oldest campers. This hands on program will inspire our campers to think in new ways, face fun challenges, and celebrate mistakes as they build and create solutions together.

What's special in Teen Scene

Choice Activities

Throughout the session campers will have the opportunity to make individual choices from a selection of offered activities.

Why?

Choice activities is the best way for middle schoolers/rising high schoolers to do what they want to do.  When happy with the activities, the staff can help pre teens and teens work on social skills and friendships to develop for a lifetime.

Extended Experiences

Teen Scene campers occasionally may spend time off camp property to appropriate community settings while maintaining COVID-19 precautions.  This is a huge privilege and with privilege comes responsibility.

Why?

We recognize the need for 7th – 9th graders to experience variety. Our Teen Sceners love to explore our local area. Being safely out in the community provides a setting to practice our inner group social skills and make excellent choices.

Projects

During their session(s) Teen Scene will be working together on projects using guiding questions.  They’ll be using their brains in fun and innovative ways as they utilize their skills as engineers, artists, designers, and architects.

Why?

This is the perfect opportunity for Teen Scene to solve problems, think outside the box, and explore different types of career opportunities.  They’ll learn new skills, and utilize their current talents.  Camp is a place where mistakes are celebrated, thoughts are tested, and campers can be truest versions of themselves.

Activities for Teen Scene

Teen Scene activities below have more detail under the name

Projects
  • Creative Innovation
  • Problem Solving
  • Teamwork
  • Personal Growth
  • Skill Building
Community
  • Working Together
  • Empathy
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
Choice Activities
  • Independent Decision Making
  • Self Expression
  • Personal Growth
  • Social Development
  • Full Facility Usage
Swimming
  • Recreational Swim Time
  • Access to a variety of pool equipment
  • Supervised by American Red Cross Lifeguards
Team Building
  • Facilitation by highly qualified Teen Scene counselors
  • Focus on community building
  • Super fun!

Projects

  • Creative Innovation
  • Problem Solving
  • Teamwork
  • Personal Growth
  • Skill Building

Community

  • Working Together
  • Empathy
  • Collaboration
  • Communication

Choice Activities

  • Independent Decision Making
  • Self Expression
  • Personal Growth
  • Social Development
  • Full Facility Usage

Swimming

  • Recreational Swim Time
  • Access to a variety of pool equipment
  • Supervised by American Red Cross Lifeguards

Team Building

  • Facilitation by highly qualified Teen Scene counselors
  • Focus on community building
  • Super fun!

Information for parents

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Flexibility is the key to camping. We know that families have busy lives, so we try to be accommodating to all families needs.

Lunch

Campers will need to pack their lunch and at least two snacks each day. Lunch will be eaten with their group daily.

Transportation

Transportation is provided in Triple C vehicles, camp buses or multi passenger vehicles. All drivers are licensed, trained and experienced. Pick up points are available at The Park at UVA, Crozet (Western Albemarle High School), Fashion Square Mall, Pantops and 5th St. Station.

Frequently Asked Questions about our Teen Scene Program.

What are Extended Experiences?

Teen Scene campers may have the opportunity to go on Extended Experiences during their session(s) at camp.  This may involve canoeing, hiking, exploring a local park, and more, all while being in compliance with Virginia Child Care Licensing COVID-19 guidelines.  Extended Experiences have the goal of limited interactions with non-camp members.

What may be included in choice activities?

Fun and exciting options such as: climbing tower, zip line, high ropes elements, arts & crafts, sports & games, horseback riding, leatherwork, nature, survival skills, campfire cooking, video production, reptile time, and so much more!

General Camp FAQ's

For more general camp questions visit our FAQs Page in the Parent Hub.

2023 summer camp schedule and rates.

Session
Dates
Week 1
June 3-7
The Park at UVA Bus or Camp transportation ONLY.
Week 2
June 10-14
Week 3
June 17-21
Optional end of day Swim Lessons begin. Optional Overnight #1
Week 4
June 24-28
Optional Overnight #2
Week 5
July 1-5
Camp WILL be open Tuesday, July 4th
Week 6
July 8-12
Optional Overnight #3
Week 7
July 15-19
Optional Overnight #4
Week 8
July 22-26
Optional Overnight #5
Week 9
July 29 - August 2
Optional Overnight #6
Week 10
August 5-9
Week 11
August 12-16

6 Weeks or More (not inc. $20 Early Bird Discount)

$445

5 Weeks and Below (not inc. $20 Early Bird Discount)

$470
*Cost is per week. Early Bird discount $20/week ends midnight, March 1st. 6 week or more discount is $25/week. Transportation available at an additional cost.
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