Summer at Camp Horizons: Choose Your Own Adventure
Our campers enjoy fun, freedom, and discovery. Each day is designed for variety and choice—campers select from activities such as kayaking, horseback riding, arts & crafts, and campfire evenings, building a schedule that fits their interests.
Base Camp provides a traditional overnight camp program where children make friends from near and far, spend time outdoors, and grow in independence and confidence under the guidance of caring counselors. Whether climbing the rock wall, exploring mountain trails, or enjoying a quiet moment by the lake, every day brings fresh opportunities to learn, play, and connect.
JOURNEY CAMPERS
EXPLORER CAMPERS
All CAMPERS
Journey Campers (ages 7-11)
For Journey Campers, Camp Horizons is the perfect first step into the world of overnight camp. It’s packed with new friends, fun activities, and plenty of support. Parents can relax knowing campers are guided by trained counselors as they explore everything camp has to offer.
Activities include
- Swimming in the pool, kayaking, and ziplining into the lake
- Painting, clay, photography, or stage makeup
- Rock wall climbing, fishing, archery, and outdoor skills
- Acting, dancing, playing music, or making movies
- Soccer, volleyball, or yoga with friends
- Exploring Grampy’s Farm, gardening, and hiking in the woods
Why Journey Camp Matters
- First big taste of independence (with lots of support!)
- Time to unplug and reconnect with nature
- Friendships that feel like family
- Laughter, learning, and endless fun
Session Length
1 or 2 weeks
Optional Add Ons
Horseback riding lessons or trail rides (ages 9+)
Explorer Campers (ages 12-16)
For Explorer Campers, Camp Horizons is all about freedom, independence, and adventure. This summer camp for teenagers allows kids to design their own schedules, focus on their passions, and take on big challenges. Parents love that teens gain responsibility and confidence in a fun, safe environment.
Activities include
- Water sports: Paddleboarding, canoeing, and water challenges
- Creative Arts: Sketching, painting, clay projects, and photography
- Adventure: Ropes course, biking, archery, and hiking trails
- Performing Arts: Theater, music, dance, or even Horizons D&D
- Sports: Basketball, pickleball, frisbee, and more
- Ecolearning: Nature projects on the farm and in the garden
Why Explorer Camp Matters
Explorer Campers enjoy the ultimate overnight summer camp in Virginia—independence, challenge, and friends you’ll never forget.
Session Length
1 or 2 weeks
Optional Add Ons
- Tubing or canoeing the Shenandoah River
- Rock climbing or caving in the Blue Ridge Mountains
- Ziplining through the treetops or climbing the famous Via Ferrata
Two Weeks to Confidence, Connection & Adventure
Week one - discovery & comfort
The first days are full of new sights, sounds, and friendships. Campers explore the grounds, try activities, and settle into the rhythm of camp life. It’s exciting—and a time to get comfortable.
Week two - connection & adventure
By the second week, campers feel at home. Friendships deepen, confidence grows, and they dive into bigger adventures and special traditions that create memories for years to come.
the best of Both Worlds
Parents tell us their children often finish a single week wishing for more. A two-week stay lets campers explore, connect, and truly belong—without feeling rushed.