NEW! High School Farm Camp
Part of the day campers will spend time feeding and caring for the goats, pigs, chickens, and cows. Plant crops, gather eggs, pick vegetables, cook dishes using fresh food from the farm! The rest of the day campers will stay in their small group participating in Best of Camp activities such as zipline, lake toys, gaga ball and more!
Dates: June 15-20 $975
HERPETOLOGICAL RESEARCH
EXPERIENCE
This is a research based, hands-on herpetology camp. Students will perform actual scientific field work alongside some university professors and field experts to learn about the local ecosystem at Chestnut Ridge and how to properly collect and record data.
Dates: June 15-20 $975
HIGH SCHOOL CAMP
Campers will spend the week in the bunk houses at camp with their fellow high schoolers.They will enjoy all of the classic camp favorites such as zipline, gaga, lake toys, and the challenge course - amped up with high schoolers in mind.
Week 1: June 8-13
Week 4: June 29-July 4 (Waitlist for Girls)
Week 7: July 20-25 (Waitlist for Girls)
Week 8: July 27 - August 1 (Waitlist for Boys)
Price: $975
1 WEEK LEADERS IN TRAINING
Come have fun at camp while being a role model. Learn about being a leader in this introductory leadership development and training program. Campers will enjoy all of the classic camp favorites such as zipline, gaga, lake toys, and the challenge course amped up with high schoolers in mind. This camp will focus on leadership development, growing in your faith, service, and team building.
2 WEEK LEADERS IN TRAINING
For campers who have completed 10th grade and desire to learn leadership skills you can use in your community, at school or as counselor at Chestnut Ridge. This two week intensive leadership development and training program will guide campers to grow in their faith, gain new skills, and take on new leadership challenges. This camp includes a beautifully scenic backpacking weekend in Grayson Highlands State Park, and the opportunity to certify in Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and Lifeguard, a chance to plan your own camp program, a service project, lots of your favorite traditional camp activities, and more! When at camp, campers will stay in the air-conditioned bunk houses. Completion of LIT 1 is not a prerequisite.
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Please fill out and submit the Application
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Wait for Acceptance
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Upon acceptance, please Register Online
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Scholarships available: Apply Here
Dates: July 6 - July 18 $1890
(Waitlist for girls)
ROCK & RAFT
This is Rock and Raft high school style. Campers will embark on a 4 day adventure to the mountains of West Virginia to raft down the Lower New River and spend a full day climbing in the New River Gorge. These activities are lead by trained guides who provide all specialized equipment. No experience is necessary.
See the Rock and Raft section on our Packing List
Dates: Week 6: July 13-18
(Waitlist)
Price: $1235
ULTIMATE MOUNTAIN
ADVENTURE
Campers will head to the mountains of NC to experience a new adventure each day. Rock climbing, white water rafting, caving, and day hiking trips. No experience is necessary. Specialized gear will be provided.
See the UMA section on our Packing List
Dates: June 22-27
(4 spots remaining)
Price: $1235
NEW! - High School Horse Adventure
Saddle Up! Riders of all skill levels will enjoy an off-site horseback adventure. Riders will start out at Chestnut Ridge and then travel to Averett University, which will serve as their base for riding and fun. Campers will stay on Averett's campus and have their meals in the University dining hall. They will spend their days receiving lessons, playing mounted games, learning general horsemanship and caring for the horses. Campers will also get the chance to explore the surrounding area when not riding.
HSHA Camp is for girls only this year
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Week 2: June 15-20
Week 5: July 6-11
Week 7: July 20-25 (Waitlist)
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Packing List
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Price: $1495
Join our Staff
Work at camp! We are looking for energetic, creative, hardworking, community builders, who want to make the world a better place by making the Love of Christ visible. We do this by welcoming each and every person who comes to camp, through our care for creation and by building relationships with the people around us.
Staff must be 16 and have finished their junior year of high school.
