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Updated 1-14-08
The
following schedules are tentative only; they are subject to
change. While meals are not specifically listed the campers
will eat three meals a day and are also given snacks. To find
out more about meals check on the “Meals” page. Oftentimes
campers will help with the cooking and clean up of meals.
Campers also spend time each day in devotion and short Bible
Study sessions.
*indicates the activity employs an outside outfitter
James
River Trek June 22-27
Sunday:
Arrive at 3pm, register in the dining hall, meet counselors and
other campers, unpack your gear and get started. Sunday evening
you will get to know your Adventure Camp “team”, play some
games, create your meal plan for the week and worship together.
Monday:
Start your training on the lake. Learn new strokes and
maneuvers, play games to hone your new skills, and have fun
splashing around. In the afternoon, try your hand at Westview’s
High Ropes Course.
Tuesday:
Once again start your day further improving your canoe skills
and learn new ones like the boat- over- boat rescue or the
Capistrano Flip. Spend the afternoon zip ‘n’ dipping into
Westview’s lake and bouncing on the Water Trampoline. In the
evening you’ll pack up your gear and get ready for your 18 mile
trip along the James River.
Wednesday: Finish
packing your gear, loading up canoes (Don’t forget an extra
paddle and lifejacket!), carefully pack your food & water and
head to Howardsville. You’ll paddle hard the next couple of
days; riding some Class I & II rapids and camping on a couple of
islands.
Thursday: More
Paddling!
Friday: Around
lunch time you’ll be picked up at Bremo’s Bluff. Get back to
camp-take showers-clean gear and get ready to go-it’s been a
great week!
Backpack
& Kayak Trek: June 22-27
Sunday:
Arrive at 3pm, register in the dining hall, meet counselors and
other campers, unpack your gear and get started. Sunday evening
you will get to know your Adventure Camp “team”, play some
games, create your meal plan for the week and worship together.
Monday:
Depart early for a loop hike in the Shenandoah National Park.
Spend the day soaking in the beauty of Virginia’s mountains and
hunker down for a night of rest at one of the park’s
campgrounds.
Tuesday:
Hike the remainder of the way back to the Adventure Van and head
on back to Westview. Shower up, and repack for your kayaking
journey. With extra time you’ll either jump on the Water
Trampoline or take a ride on the zip ‘n’ dip—camper choice!
*Wednesday: Meet
with the professionals at the Virginia Outdoor Center and spend
the day learning the essential kayaking techniques; Eskimo
rolls, peel-outs and more!
*Thursday:
Depart for
an overnight kayaking trip on the Rappahannock River.
Friday: Return
to Westview… take showers-clean gear and get ready to go-it’s
been a great week!
Moon Shadows
I: June 29-July 4
Sunday:
Arrive at 3pm, register in the dining hall, meet counselors and
other campers, unpack your gear and get started. Sunday evening
you will get to know your Adventure Camp “team”, play some
games, create your meal plan for the week and worship together.
Stay up till 3:30am with a night hike, coffee and a fun movie!
Monday-Thursday: Sleep until about 11:30am, and join in on some great camp
activities until the wee hours of the night. You will: go on a
kayak river trip, swing on the high ropes, play disc golf,
visit Pocahontas State Park, visit the crafts and nature
specialists, go for a night-climb, Mountain Bike & Board, bounce
on the Water Trampoline, ride the zip ‘n’ dip and more! Moon
Shadows campers will also help design and lead a fun activity
for the other campers!
Friday: It’s
time to prepare to go home. Spend some time doing some of the
activities that you might not have gotten too and then clean up
and pack gear. We’ll see you next time! This session will end
early due to the holiday.
Extreme Trek
I: June 29-July 4
Sunday:
Arrive at 3pm, register in the dining hall, meet counselors and
other campers, unpack your gear and get started. Sunday evening
you will get to know your Adventure Camp “team”, play some
games, create your meal plan for the week and worship together.
*Monday: Begin
the morning on the Westview climbing wall and then head out to
Peak Experiences for an afternoon of climbing fun. Return that
evening for fun in the Westview lake; zip ‘n’ dipping and
jumping on the Water Trampoline.
*Tuesday:
Wear long
sleeves and jeans! It’s time to play some paintball!
*Wednesday: Depart
early for a kayak trip on the Rappahannock River and then head
on to camp in Williamsburg.
Thursday: Spend
the day riding the coasters at Busch Gardens!
Friday: Head
home early, take showers, clean gear and depart to celebrate the
holiday with your family.
Extreme
III:
July 6-11
Details Coming Soon
Beach Trek
A: July 13-18
Sunday:
Arrive at 3pm, register in the dining hall, meet counselors and
other campers, unpack your gear and get started. Sunday evening
you will get to know your Adventure Camp “team”, play some
games, create your meal plan for the week and worship together.
Monday:
Load up the van, your gear ,and the food for the week, and hit
the road for the Outer Banks. Arrive late afternoon at Oregon
Inlet, set up tents, get any needed groceries, and go for a walk
on the beach.
*Tuesday: You
will have your first windsurfing lesson today! You’ll also get
to hit the beach, play in some bumper boats, and try the wall at
Kitty Hawk Water Sports.
*Wednesday: Full
on beach time! Take a volleyball, a skim board and lots of
sunscreen! Eat lunch on the beach and then head over to Kitty
Hawk Kites for your late afternoon hang-gliding lesson. Catch
the sunset on the dunes! Eat some ice cream to cool off that
evening.
*Thursday: It’s
time for your second windsurfing lesson! Afterward, tour around
some surf shops, buy a t-shirt or another fun souvenir, play a
bit of mini-golf, and then pick up the goods for a super
delicious seafood dinner!
Friday:
Pack up, sleep in the van and return to Westview. Take
showers-clean gear and get ready to go-it’s been a great week!
WVA Ultimate; A
Ten Day Adventure July 13-22
Sunday:
Arrive at 3pm, register in the dining hall, meet counselors and
other campers, unpack your gear and get started. Sunday evening
you will get to know your Adventure Camp “team”, play some
games, create your meal plan for the week and worship together.
Monday:
Load up the van, your gear, and the food for the week, and hit
the road for the WVA. Arrive late afternoon, set up tents, get
any needed groceries, and go for a nice night hike.
*Tuesday: Spend
the day climbing the natural rock faces in the New River Valley
Gorge.
*Wednesday: Wear
long-sleeves and jeans-you’re going to get dirty spelunking in
the caves!
*Thursday: Hit
the Paintball field and then really challenge yourself on the
multi-dimensional Alpine Tower.
*Friday: Try
a morning ride on horseback and then head over to Summersville
Lake for an afternoon swim.
*Saturday: Go
for a Mtn. Bike ride designed for intermediate riders and then
cool off with an afternoon swim.
*Sunday:
The overnight rafting trip seals the deal during this 10 day
adventure. Sunday you’ll spend in Duckies riding the Class I &
IIs.
*Monday: Hit
the exciting Class III & IVs of the New River with the
experienced guides from Appalachian Wildwater.
Tuesday:
Can you believe it’s time to go already? Pack up, sleep in the
van and return to Westview. Take showers-clean gear and get
ready to go-it’s been a great adventure!
Saddle/Peddle/Paddle: July
27-August 2
Sunday:
Arrive at 3pm, register in the dining hall, meet counselors and
other campers, unpack your gear and get started. Sunday evening
you will get to know your Adventure Camp “team”, play some
games, create your meal plan for the week and worship together.
Monday:
Load up the van, your gear, and the food for the week, and hit
the road for the WVA. Arrive late afternoon, set up tents, get
any needed groceries, and go for a nice night hike.
*Tuesday: Spend
today on horseback! Check out the New River Valley Gorge and
cool off in the pool at Appalachian Wildwater.
*Wednesday: Head
out for a guided bike ride along the New River and then visit
Summersville Lake for swimming, volleyball, relaxing in the sun
and more.
*Thursday:
Hit
the Class III & IVs of the New River in 12-14 foot rafts with
the experienced guides from Appalachian Wildwater.
Friday:
Pack up, sleep in the van and return to Westview. Take
showers-clean gear and get ready to go-it’s been a great week!
Moon Shadows
II: July 27-August 2
Sunday:
Arrive at 3pm, register in the dining hall, meet counselors and
other campers, unpack your gear and get started. Sunday evening
you will get to know your Adventure Camp “team”, play some
games, create your meal plan for the week and worship together.
Stay up till 3:30am with a night hike, coffee and a fun movie!
Monday-Thursday: Sleep until about 11:30am, and join in on some great camp
activities until the wee hours of the night. You will: go on a
kayak river trip, swing on the high ropes, play disc golf,
visit Pocahontas State Park, visit the crafts and nature
specialists, go for a night-climb, Mountain Bike & Board, bounce
on the Water Trampoline, ride the zip ‘n’ dip and more! Moon
Shadows campers will also help lead a fun activity for the other
campers!
Friday:
It’s time to prepare to go home. Spend some time doing some of
the activities that you might not have gotten too and then clean
up and pack gear. We’ll see you next time! This session will end
early due to the holiday.
Beach Trek
B: August 3-9
Sunday:
Arrive at 3pm, register in the dining hall, meet counselors and
other campers, unpack your gear and get started. Sunday evening
you will get to know your Adventure Camp “team”, play some
games, create your meal plan for the week and worship together.
Monday:
Load up the van, your gear ,and the food for the week, and hit
the road for the Outer Banks. Arrive late afternoon at Oregon
Inlet, set up tents, get any needed groceries, and go for a walk
on the beach.
*Tuesday: You
will have your first surfing lesson today! You’ll also get to
hit the beach, play in some bumper boats, and try the wall at
Kitty Hawk Water Sports.
*Wednesday: Full
on beach time! Take a volleyball, a skim board and lots of
sunscreen! Eat lunch on the beach and then head over to Kitty
Hawk Kites for your late afternoon hang-gliding lesson. Catch
the sunset on the dunes! Eat some ice cream to cool off that
evening.
*Thursday:
It’s time for your second surfing lesson! Afterward, tour around
some surf shops, buy a t-shirt or another fun souvenir, play a
bit of mini-golf, and then pick up the goods for a super
delicious seafood dinner!
Friday:
Pack up, sleep in the van and return to Westview. Take
showers-clean gear and get ready to go-it’s been a great week!
Extreme Trek
II: August 3-9
Sunday:
Arrive at 3pm, register in the dining hall, meet counselors and
other campers, unpack your gear and get started. Sunday evening
you will get to know your Adventure Camp “team”, play some
games, create your meal plan for the week and worship together.
You will also experience, first hand, Mountain Boarding with the
Westview staff.
Monday:
Pack gear, load up and head north to Camp Highroad where you
will camp for several days. In the early afternoon you’ll
attempt their Mtn. Boarding course under the watchful eyes of
their trained instructors.
Tuesday:
Spend the day caving with the professionals from Creep & Crawl.
What a great way to stay cool on a hot summer day.
Wednesday:
Hit the
paintball field at Hogback Mountain for a long session. That
evening head to the camp ground at Kings Dominion.
Thursday: Wake
up bright & early for a full day at Kings Dominion! Roller
Coasters, water slides, games and more!
Friday:
Pack up, sleep in the van and return to Westview. Take
showers-clean gear and get ready to go-it’s been a great week!
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