My son's did a workshop here and they could not have loved it more! My boys are 5 and very active,…read moreso I was concerned about how they would be able to sit through a session, but the chef held their attention the entire time. This was over a week ago and they are still raving about it. Also the food that they made was delicious and it inspired them to eat vegetables! We will definitely be back.

We took the kids there on Friday. Sometimes they have free classes for kids where they teach them a…read morefew cooking skills and give them free samples of food. Such a great idea. Get them involved in cooking young so they can help in the kitchen later. Anyhow they made cinnamon and sugar dog shaped bones (for ppl not made for dogs). They gathered flour in a cup. Idk u gwt a huge cupful thats overflowing and to tap it three times to get air pockets out and then go across it with a knife or something similar to get rid of extra flour and get a nice evening cup of flour. They loved that and my 4 year old ended up with flour all over her pants. SHE REALLY GOT INTO IT. LOL. Then to complete the dog biscuits they rolled dough, pressed the dog shaped biscuit cookie cutter into the dough and added a few swipes of butter to coat it and added a pinch of cinnamon and sugar and since its just a,short class, they let them try samples of them they had already baked. Next station was strawberries with mascapone icing. They used a straw to push out the stem and then cut it in half and added icing. Oh man think that was the favorite station for all three of my kiddos. My 4 year old was like, "mmmm." Hehe. The other two kids inhaled it without much talking which means it was agreeable to their sometimes fussy pallets. You know how kids are if ur a parent or nanny. FUSSY. LOL. NEXT and final station was biscuit/croissant making. It was equivalent to making Pillsbury dough biscuits but way cooler. They told them ingredients used to make dough, played with flour and made a cup of flour again as before, rolled out dough again, rolled into a small crossaint, buttered it and added spices to it. If there has been time to make it they would have done something for 8 mins I think. Idk what temperature tho. They tried yet another sample. Seriously I can't rave about this place enough. Staff was amazing. The bakers/employees hired are professional to be on TV, super helpful and FUN. They have cooking classes for like $30/kid or $99 for monthly classes I think she said. Not sure of exactly details but that's what I gathered. Take your kids there, you won't regret it and your kids will love it!!!!

My partner and I first toured Camp Friendship for our wedding in 2019. We fell in love right away!…read moreIt was our dream for our friends & family to have a summer camp experience and to celebrate with them all weekend! We chatted with Sarah (Retreats Director) on all the details and booked Camp Friendship without hesitation. When COVID shifted our plans, we ultimately eloped and postponed the party until 2021. Sarah was attentive and accommodating throughout the roller coaster of emotions, plan B's, and even plan C's. When we finally hosted our "anniversary party" in 2021, we were honestly blown away with how perfect the weekend was. Over and over again, my partner and I would comment on how amazing the staff were. They made the weekend seamless and magical from start to finish. Our biggest regret was that we didn't book MORE meals and activities through Camp Friendship, rather than some outside vendors we had booked. We couldn't recommend them highly enough! And we hope to go back for a future retreat of some kind and/or send our future children there.

I attended Camp Friendship or should I say Camp Overly Friendship in the Summer of 2000 and Summer…read moreof 2001 with my best friend Justin. Summer of 2000 we were in Cabin 3, and had no complaints. Summer 2001 we were in Cabin 9, and had these European counselors who didn't supervise us. We got away with collecting nasty leftovers from the dining hall and putting it in Gatorade bottles for a prank and dumping it on the porch of a girls cabin. Also the last night I was there, I was awakened to the counselors giving us boner checks. I did enjoy the Camp dance an activities.

I had the opportunity to visit Inspire Martial Arts recently. I was there to present an educational…read moreprogram for some of the children who attend there. I was very impressed with both the children, the young adult volunteers, and the staff. The children were very engaged in our presentation. I could not have asked for more respectful and cheerful little ones. The teenage volunteers were very helpful and very interested as well. The staff were very involved with the youngins' and with our group. I was quite taken by their respect and patience towards the children and the animals we brought. I wish I lived closer so I could get my boys there!

I and my colleague from Reptile Education of Virginia were there last week doing an education…read moreprogram. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Additionally the staff very professional and kind with the all the students. The students were super respectful and very happy! Great atmosphere! I'd definitely recommend them to others!

My son just returned from a two week sleepaway here. He had an amazing time! The grounds are…read moregorgeous, the buildings are well maintained and the staff is top knotch! They are a Motorsport camp, so all things car related, perfect for my 12 year old who is obsessed with cars. They also host an Astro camp for those whose interest is space. While my son was there they did tons of driving on and off road, built rockets and launched them, did star gazing with the telescopes they have there, learned car mechanics, and so much more, including regular camp stuff: bonfires, swimming, sports, etc. Another pro was the ban of electronics; no iPads, video games, phones, etc. They keep the kids so busy, they won't miss them. One nice touch was the Thank You card they had the kids write home to parents. A courtesy I have always had my son perform, a good lesson in gratitude. Everyone working there was very personable, kind and helpful. They posted photos of the days activities each night. Any email to camp staff, both leading up to and during camp, was always responded to in a timely manner. This camp was perfect for my kid. He really thrived here. I was nervous, it being his first sleepaway experience, but he had no problems whatsoever and made friends easily with other campers. He's already looking forward next year. I may have to stowaway in his suitcase so I can go too!

We spent a couple days here for a middle school field trip and loved it! Really well run, amazing…read morestaff, very interesting activities.

Beautiful park!! Went for a run here with my coworker and we loved the views! I felt safe and the…read morepark was so well maintained. Plenty of parking if I am in this area again I will Be back for a morning run!

First time at this park and it's beautiful! Even though the park was pretty crowded, I never felt…read morelike there were too many people. Plenty of public spaces for picnics, etc. Henrico parks & rec were setting up for an earth day celebration so it seems like a great place to get together and celebrate. The park is super clean and plenty of parking.

Camp Hanover does an amazing job of living out Jesus' commandment: "Love one another as I have…read moreloved you." This camp and its staff truly welcome and include EVERYONE who participates in their programs and use their facilities. The motto "Things are different here" pervades the camp, because EVERYONE is respected, encouraged and treated with dignity, quite a contrast from what some call "the real world." How much better our world would be if everyone treated others with dignity and respect. I am so thankful that my children have Camp Hanover memories, and that I have been privileged to serve as a volunteer. The camp is also a great place to hold a retreat. There are a variety of accommodations and meeting spaces, food service and activities, including a lake, ropes course, zip line, climbing wall and many trails.

Our son has attended two winter camps at Camp Hanover and loved it both times. We are not a…read morereligious family however they do some sing alongside and touch on some bible study. It's mostly focused on outdoor activities and building community. The camp really seems to be run by very dedicated people and providing an inclusive environment that so many people appreciate.

If I could give 0 stars I would. This place is complete garbage. Even the staff don't get me…read morestarted with them jackasses, expect Amy. They have an attitude all the time! I would not recommend coming to to stay for monthly. They accused my boyfriend and I of loud noise around midnight, activity in the parking lot, and so much more that we didn't do. For the activity, that was his parents he comes from a family of 12, like seriously?!

My daughter and I enjoyed our lake front campsite. It was quiet and the staff were helpful and…read morefriendly. The bathrooms were clean and had plenty of hot water! We loved taking the kayak on the lake. I would definitely return here in the future.