Nothing is virtual about this camp, it is a real-world adventure in all its stunning and gritty glory, far from wi-fi and cell signals, and a prime opportunity to evaluate outlooks and priorities for the high-school aged camper.
The terrain will be rugged, the adventure will be real, and more likely than not, it’ll be a little wet! In 2023, we are going to do a little bit of everything. We will backpack through a wild place, explore the local landscape, visit some awesome swimming holes, and partner with the US Forest Service on a trail-based service project earning service hours for our work on the trails.
We will end the expedition at Seneca Rocks. Here, we’ll learn to belay, climb, and rappel in a supportive environment while making time to discuss comfort zones and personal goal setting. In this way, we can use this experience as a tool for successfully facing personal challenges and fears.
This camp will work to more deeply develop campers’ basic adventure and wilderness survival skills as well as fostering relationships with each other, and awareness of group dynamics. Our mindfulness and reflection exercises will help each camper identify their strengths, weaknesses, and preferences and the supportive environment will help them develop confidence in the value and importance of their unique offerings.
Stewardship Flashback
In 2022, the Rivers and Rocks program saw firsthand the kind of effort it takes to maintain remote wilderness areas as they headed deep into the Otter Creek. They spent several days working alongside the USFS using two person crosscut saws and loppers as they worked hard to fight back the thick stands of mountain laurel and rhododendron that have taken over large swaths of the trail.
Dates & Rates
June 25 – June 30, 2023
$1,075/$925/$800
July 23 – July 28, 2023
$1,075/$925/$800
Drop off and Pick Up
Drop Off: Sunday, June 25, 1pm
Location: Spruce Knob Mountain Center
Address: 18 Woodlands Way, Circleville, WV
Pick Up: Friday, June 30, 3pm
Location: Seneca Rocks Discovery Center
Address: Hwy 28/33, Seneca Rocks, WV
Drop Off: Sunday, July 23, 1pm
Location: TBD
Address: TBD
Pick Up: Friday, July 28, 3pm
Location: Seneca Rocks Discovery Center
Address: Hwy 28/33, Seneca Rocks, WV
What Folks are Saying:
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I learned so many interesting facts about the world around us that I will definitely take with me, but I also learned how wonderful it can be to be a part of a group in which everyone gives their all and wants to have a great time no matter the challenging situations or the rainy days. – camp participant
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The staff were terrific helping us coordinate what camp would fit us best. So patient and understanding. My daughter had a wonderful week and learned so much and made memories and friends. Great experience! – Kristin Potts
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We are free to have fun and learn in our own ways while still effectively accomplishing the goals of the program. – 2019 Summer Camper
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Through living and working alongside all the different people that come to this camp I was able to experience many different and new ideas, perspectives, and skills that shaped me as a person. – 2019 Summer Camper
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That was the best experience of high school and allowed me to flourish in my further experiences in high school. Absolutely transformed my idea of my own physical, social, and mental capabilities and made me feel much more confident!!!! I couldn’t recommend it more. ~Former Summer Camper
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I learned about who I am as a person and that if I look within myself I can find some of the strength and courage that I’ve felt was missing from me. – Summer Camper, Leadership Camp
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In this program I was able to be my own leader, which has allowed me to see the ways in which I can improve myself and the ways in which I am strong. – Summer Camper, Leadership Camp
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I love the freedom at this camp. It doesn’t feel like a structured camp with strict rules. We are free to have fun and learn in our own ways while still effectively accomplishing the goals of the program. – camper