Itinerary

Sunday

Challenge Course at Hemlock Overlook Regional Park, Clifton, VA

Campers will get to know each other and begin learning to work as a team while participating on our High Ropes Course. Campers will then have an introduction to camp craft including Leave No Trace Principles, camp cooking, and campsite set-up, and camp out at our home base at Hemlock Overlook Park.

 

Monday

Rock Climbing at Elizabeth’s Furnace, VA

 

Campers will start off their week of adventures rock climbing at Elizabeth’s Furnace. The day will start with a lesson in rock climbing techniques and belay school. They will then have the day to explore the crag. After a refreshing swim, they will head to their campsite for a roaring fire and tasty food.

 

Tuesday

Paddling on the Shenandoah River, Luray, VA

 

After eating a campfire cooked meal, campers will head out for to explore the namesake of their trip, the Shenandoah River. Depending on the group, the day may include canoeing, kayaking, or tubing on the Shenandoah River. After the sun and paddling has worn everybody out, campers will head to their campsite in Shenandoah National Park to catch the sunset and take a much needed break.

 

Wednesday

Natural Waterslides and Cliff Jumping, Shenandoah National Park, VA

 

Only a short drive away from the campground, campers will have the whole day to explore White Oak Canyon. Today is all about exploration and White Oak Canyon offers some of the best swimming holes in Shenandoah National Park which also feature natural waterslides and the occasional boulder that you can jump into the water from. After all the fun has been had, it’s back to the campsite for another summer sunset and lesson on packing backpacks.

 

Thursday

Backpacking in Shenandoah National Park, VA

 

After learning the basics of map reading and trail navigation, we will set out on one of our favorite trails, either Jeremy’s Run or Old Rag, depending on the group’s desires. No matter what trail we set out on, we can guarantee a wonderful view, great food and a night under the stars.

 

Friday

Backpacking in Shenandoah National Park, VA

 

The second day of our backpacking trip will include opportunities to work on camp cooking, navigation and map reading skills. After a possible quick stop at a swimming hole, we will head back to Hemlock Overlook Regional Park to clean up our gear and process the week over pizza.  

 

Saturday

Trip Conclusion at Hemlock Overlook Regional Park, Clifton, VA

 

After a week of adventures, the last day is usually filled with a much deserved late wake-up time and goodbyes to friends, new and old. The formal end to each trip is a cookout for campers and their families to attend.