Great summer camp experience for my son! My son just finished his 5th year at Camp Varsity and he…read moreabsolutely loves it. He talks about it all year long and can't wait to go back. This camp is did everyone. The campers have activity packed days filled with swimming, competitions and a weekly day long special trip. My son has climbed Old Rag, swam in the Rapidan, fished and many other things. This camp is simple and fun. No cell phones. Highly recommend this camp.

Summer camp is done right at Camp Varsity. Our kids enjoy every aspect of their experience there…read more Multiple daily activities, games, crafts, hikes, stories, horse-back rides, seeing nature in all its glory and of course, playing in the lake! The staff is incredible... welcoming each week's campers and making every camper feel welcome and help to build the anticipation of endless fun. With no electronics and only "snail-mail" to keep in touch, the kids really get a chance to develop independence and build life-long friendships. Our kids are always exhausted and full of stories when we pick them up...and they never want to leave!!! The owners grew up going to CV and are committed to continuing its traditions...and enhancing the camp experience for the future. We'll always take our kids here (330 miles away by the way)! CV!!!

Our daughter LOVES this camp!! She has found life long friendships and is growing in confidence…read more She loves riding and hiking and all of the activities. The women who run this camp are also alums and care about the traditions and passing them down. It is a magical place and I feel so fortunate our daughter can experience it. It is beautiful.

My daughter went to this camp four or five times for durations ranging from two to four weeks…read morebeginning in 2015 when she was nine years old. I was drawn to it because it's in a rustic setting and away from the inundation of technology. The cabins don't have air conditioning or bathrooms - they use outhouses - and that's not a complaint. I actually love that. There are structured activities such as swimming (in a swimming hole, not a pool), archery, hiking, singing, dance, tennis and more. The campers have a regimented schedule of waking up, doing chores, doing activities, having downtime/free time, and bed time. Children are divided by ages into different cabins, with each cabin being staffed with one or two young women approximately 18-20 years old who is a "counselor." Many of these counselors are prior camp attendees and some counselors are from other countries. Your camper's mileage may vary depending on which counselors they have in their cabin, but in general most counselors were very pleasant. There are rules in place but they are selectively followed. There's not supposed to be any food in the cabin, but everybody's parents and family sends tons of food (candy, snacks, etc) and it's all in the cabins. Campers aren't supposed to have cell phones but as the years went on, more and more campers had their cell phones to the point when she last went in 2022, she was the only camper in her cabin without a phone. Since I didn't let my daughter have her phone at camp, she naturally felt left out when other girls were scrolling on social media and texting their boyfriends instead of playing games and whatnot. On her last visit, in 2022, my daughter did something wrong. She took zyrtec and pepto bismol with her, against my knowledge, and had it in her cabin. She should have checked it in at the nurse's office and the nurse should have distributed it to my daughter as needed. Other campers warned my daughter about this, she didn't listen, and eventually other campers turned her in. This happened at the two week mark of a 4 week stay. The weird thing is that the other camper who turned her in also claimed my daughter was offering Advil to other campers, but Advil was verifiably not in her possession (the zyrtec and pepto bismol was on her window sill - no advil or other medicine was with her when the camp director made an unannounced cabin sweep). When confronted by the camp director as to whether or not other campers told her to take the medicine to the nurse, my daughter made the poor decision to say they had not and that was the straw that broke the camel's back, sealing her fate to be sent home. Regardless, I'm 100% about accountability, so when the camp director contacted me about this and told me she was going to have to send my daughter home 2 weeks into her 4 week stay, I supported it completely, despite the fact that we essentially lost $1,800 since there would be no refund and understandably so. My daughter was very upset about missing out on her last two weeks and also embarrassed about the entire situation, but long story short we turned a negative into a positive and she learned and grew from the experience. My daughter wrote and snail mailed a very heartfelt handwritten letter and apology to the director and mailed it off in August 2022, after a month of reflection and introspection. She waited for any response from the camp director, but none came. In March 2023, I texted the camp director and asked if she had ever received it - no response. Later in March, I emailed her and inquired if she had received my daughter's letter - no response. At that point, I took the hint that Camp Strawderman wasn't interested in my daughter despite her having been a loyal camper and her having developed friendships with other campers and counselors that extended back to early childhood. In 2019, my daughter broke her ankle while roller skating *the week before she was scheduled to begin camp.* The camp director issued a refund minus the deposit, which was nice, but for something as outside of our control as a broken ankle would it have really killed them to issue a full refund? My daughter doesn't ride horses all year. She doesn't take horseback riding classes. When you sign up for camp, you can pay extra for "horse riding" or pay less for "no riding." I always paid for "riding," but as years went on it became clear that the "riding" was not for inexperienced riders. The camp puts on legitimate horse shows and instructors get frustrated especially as my daughter got older and other girls were very advanced into horseback riding. The only reason I kept paying for riding was because my daughter was interested in grooming the horses and interacting with them, not necessarily learning the nuances of horseback riding to the extent of participating in a competition. I asked specifically if my daughter could groom horses if we didn't pay for riding and was told no (I have the email).

I have had the privilege of attending Camp Moss Hollow as a camper and a staff member during the…read moresummer and the winter and I have to say that it has changed my life. The people that I have met and the lessons that I have learned could never be replaced and I highly recommend this camp for any child that is looking for more then just a trip to the woods. Key Points: 1. The staff really cares about the campers and they do their best to provide a safe and welcoming environment. Of course you may have your not so great counselors but those are balance out with tons of good ones. 2. The food is off the hook and the salad bar along with the new AC units in the dinning hall have made the meals more tolerable on those very hot days. 3. The program is filled with creative activities that the campers really enjoy and each week it's something new. 4. The Pool! On those 100 degree days nothing beats it. Things to work on: 1. I wish that the camp could have more extreme adventure activities such as paintball, mt. biking and archery. I understand that liability is an issue but that would be a great addition to the program. 2. I wish the camp ran for 2 week sessions like it did when I was a camper. Five days is just not enough. All and all the kids seem to have a good time and for the cost... you can't beat it.

I have many fond memories of this place. I was a camper here two summers in a row as a teen and…read morewished I could have gone every summer after. Sadly, we moved away before my daughter was a teen so she missed this wonderful opportunity. God bless the people who made it possible for me to go. I know my mom couldn't afford to send me on the salary she made in those days. I want a place like this for grown ups. If anyone knows where it is, send me a message. :-D

My kids hates everything and loved this camp. He still talks about it years later. It's the real…read moredeal for kids camps. Highly highly recommend.

From the owner: At Camp Tall Timbers, we've been serving up fun and rewarding camp experiences every summer for…read moreover 45 years. Located in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Camp Tall Timbers is convenient from throughout the DMV. Our camp offers a wide variety of entertaining, engaging, and inspiring activities for boys and girls from ages 7 to 16. Our camp experience promotes independence, decision-making, socialization, skill building, confidence, creativity, and self-discovery in a safe, nurturing environment. Campers are encouraged to be themselves, try something new, unplug and have fun! We know what parents expect and what kids enjoy.

We have been twice now, each time we come to Virginia we will be using them for trail rides. Their…read morehorses are so well loved (spoiled in the best way) which leads me to feel so incredibly safe riding up and down hills on their horses. My two young children are also able to ride the solo without a worry. It's extremely easy to book and a great price for an hour and a half ride. The staff also are so easy going and fun to chat with along the trail. My kids always say this is the best part of visiting Virginia.

Leslie and our other sweet guide were amazing and the conversation was great - the scenery was…read moregorgeous and serene. The horses are well cared for and gentle. We can't wait to return in the spring !

My daughter attends FUMC Child Development Center. We have visited and my son has attended other…read moreprograms in the area. This preschool loves my daughter and she loves going! I haven't found another program where I trust my child is being well taken care of. She is learning and will be ready for school. I highly recommend the Child Development Center. It's just the best. Thank you FUMC!

I highly recommend this preschool! They provide a great atmosphere for the children.read more