This is your chance to choose. Sports & Games, Art & Drama, Great Outdoors, Challenge Course, or Colt Camp (horseback riding) for the entire week. Each camper will still do a little bit of everything else, including swimming EVERY day.
This is a time when children are beginning mastery and great interest of individual areas.
Approaching middle school students become very good at identifying the characteristics of a good friend.
4th-6th graders begin to understand complex social issues like war, poverty, and religion.
This is a skill that takes constant practice and refinement. There is no place as safe and respectable as camp to practice these critical skills.
The freedom for decision making and responsibility keeps these campers thriving and excited to help guide their destiny.
Many 4th-6th graders speak their words as they are thinking of them. Thinking before we speak is a skill where camp helps children grow.
Warm, dedicated and enthusiastic staff include college students, educators, and coaches who come from across the United States and around the World. Chosen for their expertise and maturity, our staff are committed to helping every camper enjoy their days and grow as individuals during their experiences at Triple C Camp. Learn more about our counselors
Explorer counselors are chosen for their experiences in child development AND the specific activity area. This way the campers grow & develop and get the most from the activities.
Campers get to choose an area of camp to specialize in each week. They will spend 60% of their day enjoying their exploration choices.
As children grow, their desire to get activity-specific is more realized. Once we realize what we enjoy most and are comfortable our staff can have more impact learning the skill AND relationship skills. Comfort breeds growth.
Great Outdoor campers go to Walnut Creek to go Canoeing and cook out on even weeks of the summer. Sports & Games campers go to Walton Middle School or PVCC for tennis on odd weeks.
The Great Outdoors and Sports programs are enhanced by these out of camp activities. Campers love to go off site and and have a mini field trip. The developmental experience of canoeing, outdoor cooking and playing on full size tennis court is the perfect day trip for these Explorer campers.
Colt Camp focuses on the equine and will include daily riding instruction, learning to care for and feed the horses, stable management, and horsemanship. Tack and helmets are provided by camp. Campers must be prepared to wear proper riding attire (long pants and sturdy shoes).
Art and Drama is a combination of creating art projects and mini performances. Campers will sing, act, draw, and paint. Group projects may include designing sets for plays or a mural for one of the camp buildings. Individual activities may include water colors, pastels, sculpture, wood working, and more.
Great Outdoors will be a combination of camping, science, and nature activities. This gives campers time to explore our streams, hike the trails, tend the camp animals, and learn outdoor living skills. When it’s time for the overnight, campers will have a great outdoor overnight experience.
Sports & Games will emphasize both individual and team play. Campers will learn new skills in a variety of sports such as basketball, soccer, tennis, archery, softball, and golf. Other activities will include great camp games like capture the flag, the pursuit relay, British Bulldogs, and much more.
Challenge Course Team building, experiential education, and individual high challenges on OUR OWN Challenge Course make this Explorer choice a non-stop adventure while building self-esteem, confidence and communication skills. Each camper will have the opportunity to climb our 35-foot tower and ride the 500-foot zipline.
Colt Camp focuses on the equine and will include daily riding instruction, learning to care for and feed the horses, stable management, and horsemanship. Tack and helmets are provided by camp. Campers must be prepared to wear proper riding attire (long pants and sturdy shoes).
Art and Drama is a combination of creating art projects and mini performances. Campers will sing, act, draw, and paint. Group projects may include designing sets for plays or a mural for one of the camp buildings. Individual activities may include water colors, pastels, sculpture, wood working, and more.
Great Outdoors will be a combination of camping, science, and nature activities. This gives campers time to explore our streams, hike the trails, tend the camp animals, and learn outdoor living skills. When it’s time for the overnight, campers will have a great outdoor overnight experience.
Sports & Games will emphasize both individual and team play. Campers will learn new skills in a variety of sports such as basketball, soccer, tennis, archery, softball, and golf. Other activities will include great camp games like capture the flag, the pursuit relay, British Bulldogs, and much more.
Challenge Course Team building, experiential education, and individual high challenges on OUR OWN Challenge Course make this Explorer choice a non-stop adventure while building self-esteem, confidence and communication skills. Each camper will have the opportunity to climb our 35-foot tower and ride the 500-foot zipline.
Explorer activities below have more detail under the name
Flexibility is the key to camping. We know that families have busy lives, so we try to be accommodating to all families needs.
Lunch and snack menus meet USDA guidelines. We serve food that is nutritious and that kids like to eat. Lunches include a green leafy salad, fruits and vegetables daily. Examples of main courses are chicken nuggets, burgers, dogs, turkey wraps, mac & cheese, etc. Peanut butter and/or jelly is available every day. Families are welcome to pack a lunch for their camper any day of the week.
Transportation is provided in Triple C vehicles, camp buses or multi passenger vehicles. All drivers are licensed, trained and experienced. Pick up points are at Barracks Road Shopping Center, Crozet, Fashion Square Mall, Pantops and 5th St. Station. Choose what works best for your family.
Campers stay in our summer cabins with staff members. Dinner, snack and breakfast the next day is provided along with an extra evening swim, field games and campfire. Oh, and of course S’MORES!
Frequently Asked Questions about our Explorers Program.
Explorers choose one area to focus each week which they spend 60% of their time participating. The rest of the day is spent swimming, and doing a little bit of the other activities. Except horse back riding, for that you must sign up for Colt Camp…It’s AWESOME!
Great Outdoor campers go on field trips every other week to Walnut Creek. Water shoes can be helpful, otherwise normal camp dress. Sometimes the sports & games campers will go to Walton Middle School or PVCC for tennis. Normal camp dress is appropriate.
Because of all the extra expenses of horse care, we ask you pay an extra $40.00 for any week in Colt Camp.
For more general camp questions visit our FAQs Page in the Parent Hub.
2019 summer camp schedule and rates.
Overnights begin on Thursday, June 20th
and include dinner, snack, and breakfast.
You can tour any day of the year… yes, we are always open! Please come play with us, we'd love to show you around.
Please call 434.293.2529 or email [email protected] to schedule a tour.