Our group of @15 or so wanted a place away from everything for the weekend so we rented the…read moreHomestead Cabin. The yard was nice and flat for our fun and games. A short walk away was a cross and benches for Devotions, meditation or a Sunday service. The cabin had a fully equipped kitchen. There were Two full bathrooms and one even had a bathtub. In the middle of the cabin was a sitting area with two loveseats, a couch and large chair. Across from that in the middle were several large round tables and chairs. The cabin was equipped with a large screen tv. We only used it to show a short picture presentation,so not sure if it had cable or an antenna. We were there in November just past when the leaves hit full glory but they were still vibrant and colorful. This is a great camp. In other areas they have lots to do. Something for everyone at Westview on the James.

We are in the middle of a very bad experience with the director of the camp Denny Flaherty. Our son…read morewent to camp last week, and on his last night (Thursday) we were called by the fire and rescue squad at 12:30 am that our son was in in ambulance on his way to St. Mary's hospital. Several children were sprayed in the eyes and face with bug spray. My husband met our son at the emergency room and was there from 1-4 a.m. WE NEVER RECEIVED a phone call from the camp explaining what had happened. Not that night, nor first thing in the morning. We called the camp on Friday around 11 am to get some questions answered. A staff member answered the phone and said the director was not there and he will call us back. He also mentioned it was a "late night at the camp" and we obviously knew about the situation. I was floored, this was the response from anybody who works at a child's camp. A parent has every right to call and ask why there child was rushed to the emergency room in the middle of the night! After that phone call, we went to pick up his belongings at the camp and still had no clarity on exactly what happened that night. A staff member said we would get a call on Monday from the director. We finally spoke yesterday, (Tuesday) and he had the audacity to ask what we could possible have to say to him! He said we were harassing his staff by leaving messages to call us! He said we were contacted by the fire squad, and took no responsibility that the camp should have called us too. We still do not know the entire story of what happened. Denny was dismissive and rude and I cannot believe a "church camp" has a man like this in charge. The way he handled this situation that was scary for our family is not at all the kind of man Jesus would be proud of.

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!!!

I attended my second weekend retreat at Camp Horizons for my daughter's Girl Scout troop and I'm…read moreback with that fifth star! We were blessed with beautiful May weather which allowed us to partake in all of the whimsical delight Camp Horizons has to offer which includes: - Impromptu games of gaga ball - Watching fish jump out the crystal clear lake - Petting horses, goats, donkeys, bunnies, and more - Reading on the cabin porch - Letting loose in a flower and herb garden and creating living art - Flexing archery skills - Swinging from a tree - Skits and s'mores around a camp fire - Whispering from a bunk bed ... and so much more! As an adult, it was so wonderful to see kids being kids. The staff was wonderful, kind, and patient and my super picky daughter RAVED about the food. I even saw her try things she would not touch with a ten foot pole here. I guess that's camp magic for you!

We sent our 11 year old son to Camp Horizons for the first time this summer. He's super shy and…read moredidn't want to go, but we felt he needed an experience away from us (and screens!). He struggled at first with homesickness, but adjusted well with the support of his counselor. He came home talking about his new friends and the fun he had with the various activities. He enjoyed the food as well. There was some amount of roughing it (said the showers were cold and the cabins small) but it is a rustic camp, after all. As parents, we thought the camp was very well organized and they regularly posted pictures on the parent portal. My son is even open to the idea of going again. That may not sound as impressive as my saying that he's begging to go again, but it's a huge step forward considering that earlier this summer, he was threatening to barricade himself in his room to avoid going.

STEM Central Va. is an amazing learning experience for any child. The instructors are…read moreknowledgeable, informative and caring, teaching the children science, technology, engineering with math in many formats. My son comes home from camp every day with new skills learned and new ideas formed. His creativity sky-rockets when surrounded with technology and with teacher's who encourage his left brain ideas. Fiv e star rating seems too little...

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.

My daughter, her friends and cousin had a blast celebrating her 6th birthday with a pizza party…read more Our teacher, Holly, was very friendly and did a great job teaching and entertaining the kids. YCA makes it super easy. We just showed up with cupcakes and balloons. We opted for their favor bags which included a spatula type tool, measuring spoon and recipe book. They provide plates, napkins, cups, and drink. Highly recommend.

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.

My son did the week long overnight camp. Muddy trails. He loved it! He has been a different…read moreovernight camp in the past. He said he will never go to another camp as long as he can go to this one again. He will be going again next year. Great job guys! Thank you

Wonderful place for children and they've done a lot of wonderful things. But those gets less and…read moreless every year because of the disgusting Admin, Honore. Verdun could do and be SO much more for all children if it wasn't for her. The board needs to realize the amount of support that is lost because of her.