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

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!!!

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.

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.

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.

We took our third-grade class to the outdoor lab on a beautiful Arlington day. Ms. Fox, Mr. Moose,…read moreand Mr. fish were awesome docents that kept her students engaged from the moment we got there (with Chocolate) until we left. The Outdoor Lab is an Arlington Public Schools gem. They host third, fifth, and seventh grade students all year long. The lesson we received was on simple machines. The fifth-graders get to spend the night and their lesson is about water, I don't know what the seventh graders do when they get there. if your kids ever get the opportunity to go you should go with them. It is a great experience for all

My kids and I have been here a few times now, but have yet to have a positive interaction with…read morestaff. Such a big place, wish it wasn't ruined by the staff.

What a great location! Been in and out of this location for about 22 days now and everyday i drive…read morein, I'm loving it. The place is well kept and clean. The fishing pond was great, I didn't catch anything but I was able to watch my fishing mentor and master angler catch and release 2 large mouth Bass. I'll be trying my hand at catching a fish again, hopefully with a picture to prove it. I'm giving it a 5 star rating but I haven't had a kid stay here or partake in the activities they offer.

Seems like they're on Groupon all the time. Our horseback ride started about 1.5hours late. I…read morewasn't happy about this at all. Not simply because he was running late, but because the house (castle/waiting room/party room) was absolutely filthy. I was really taken aback by a business looking like this, even if it's a business that works w/ animals. When we got there, the owner and assistant were on a ride w/ another group. Then the group we were supposed to be riding with were an hour late, so we had to wait for them. It was just annoying, although Steven (owner) was friendly. When we walked into the empty house it looked like a construction space, a hen was walking around the inside and I even saw it poop IN THE KITCHEN! Things finally turned around when I hopped on Sherman (my white horse w/ black spots). He was a greedy little thing and ate up all the grass but he was a great horse. Steven immediately put ppl on the horses and taught us while we were riding. He was a straight to it teacher and I liked that. He definitely knows what he's doing when it comes to animals. He took a bunch of pictures and videos and sent them to everyone in the group. I'm thankful to have such awesome pictures that didn't cost us extra. I'm giving 4 stars despite the filth because Steven was friendly, welcoming, and I enjoyed the experience. Tip: -don't eat there if germs bug u -don't arrive early, there's no point -yes, you're in the right spot, even though it looks a little funky on the outside

It's funny this guy is trying to say we never went when we did - I'd love to see what evidence he…read morehas considering during our entire time there he never once asked for our names or checked that we even had a reservation. He also never redeemed our Groupon. He has repeatedly messaged me and begged me to remove this review and has even reported it to Yelp to try to get it removed. Not only do I stand by my review but this Steven Strasburg owner has proved himself to not only be completely unprofessional but also desperate and dishonest. My advice: TAKE SOME RESPONSIBILITY for your business instead of accusing people of posting fake reviews or saying "it must've been another place". This is the ONLY time where an owner has not only not apologized but tried to say I'm posting for the wrong Castle Strasburg. How many Castle Strasburg horseriding places are there in Midland, VA? SHAME ON YOU!