Grades 7-9
Senior Camp
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Week-long adventure from Sunday to Friday afternoon
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Lodging on Hogan Hill
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Explore a variety of camp activities
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Build and strengthen friendships
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Senior campers enjoy more independence:
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Move around camp on their own
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Choose their own activities
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Divided into day time groups called “High Adventures”
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High Adventures
The High Adventure is a fundamental part of Westview's program. It allows campers to engage actively in camp activities, learning new skills while collaborating in small groups.
Available High Adventures
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Mountain Biking
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Learn bike handling skills on camp trails
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Tackle hills, curves, and obstacles
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Ride through wooded paths and open fields
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Canoeing
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Paddle with a partner across lakes and rivers
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Practice steering, strokes, and teamwork
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Explore hidden coves and shorelines of the lake and river
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Kayaking
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Master paddling in a solo kayak
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Build confidence on the water
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Enjoy games and challenges on the lake and river
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Music/Drama
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Create skits, songs, or performances
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Share talents in front of friends
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Build confidence and teamwork on stage
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Climbing
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Scale the climbing wall with ropes and harnesses
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Challenge yourself to reach the top
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Learn safety, belaying, and trust skills
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Wilderness Survival
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Build shelters from natural materials
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Learn fire-building and outdoor cooking
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Practice navigation and survival skills
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Team Sports
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Play favorites like soccer, basketball, and more
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Learn teamwork and sportsmanship
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Compete in fun, friendly games
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2026 Camp Schedule
Week 1 | June 7-12 |
Week 2 | June 14-19 |
Week 3 Jr. Camp only, no Sr. Camp | June 21-26 |
Week 4 Sr. Camp only, no Jr. Camp | July 5-10 |
Week 5 | July 12-17 |
Week 6 | July 19-24 |
Week 7 | July 26-31 |
Week 8 | Aug 2-7 |
FAQs
Who is responsible for my child during camp?
At least two counselors are responsible for every group and Hogan. Campers will also have opportunities to interact with many other counselors during the week.
What are the sleeping arrangements at camp?
Campers sleep in Hogans (cabins) with approximately 12 other campers of the same gender. We do our best to keep the grade in the Hogans as narrow as possible. Hogans have bunk beds with twin-sized mattresses. Most campers use the bathhouse on Hogal Hill, while the youngest campers are placed in premium hogans with built-in bathrooms. Most Adventure Camp programs sleep in tents.
Can my child be paired with a sibling or friend?
Yes! Two or three campers can be grouped in hogans or daytime groups. Campers must be close in grade and each camper must request the other on their registration.
Is the program faith-based?
Yes! Westview on the James is a Christian camp, established and supported by the United Methodist Church. The week begins and ends with a group worship service, and small groups participate in Bible Study. There are no church membership requirements, and individuals of all backgrounds are welcome.
Who leads Bible Study?
Volunteer clergy and laypeople from UMC churches all over the Virginia Conference and former camp staff will lead campers in their Bible study sessions.
Can siblings attend the same session?
Campers are signed up for the session based on grade, but siblings in different sessions can spend time together at various points in the program.
What are meals like?
At Westview, we eat our nutritious meals family-style. Campers take turns delivering trays of food to their tables and cleaning up afterward, under the guidance of camp staff. On Wednesdays, all campers cook out with the day groups, participating in age-appropriate meal prep and cooking over a fire with their counselors. Additional options are always available in addition to the main entree and sides. Camp can accommodate common dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets.
What medical care is available at camp?
Westview has an Infirmary space adjacent to the Dining Hall with space for treatment, recovery, and health supply storage. Dedicated Health Staff live in an apartment connected to the Infirmary and are available to handle minor injuries, illnesses, and medication distribution 24 hours a day.
When you register your child for camp, you will complete a health information form. Health Staff will use this information to plan care routines, administer medications, and inform counselor staff of pertinent information. You may receive a call or email to get clarification on answers you provide in this form.
All senior counselors are first-aid/CPR certified. All pool, waterfront, and adventure camp counselors are lifeguard certified. Westview maintains a relationship with a local physician who reviews policies and procedures related to camp healthcare and is available as a resource for Camp Health Staff.
Is Westview the right fit for my camper?
Westview is a general population camp program. Our staff training is designed to help counselors be prepared to lead a broad range of children in the camper age range. Campers with special physical, mental, or behavioral needs are welcome at Westview, but we'd invite parents to call or email the camp office to discuss their childs needs. Our goal is to ensure they will have a positive camp experience. If we do not belive we can provide a great experience for a child, we will happily help a family locate a camp that is the right fit for them. Click here to get in touch.
Weeks 1-3
$820
Supporter registration
sends one kid to camp at our subsidized rate
$720
Standard registration
for a week of camp covers board, activities, and meals.
$620
Subsidized registration
is available for those who need it.
Weeks 4-8
$875
Supporter registration
sends one kid to camp at our subsidized rate
$775
Standard Registration
for a week of camp covers board, activities, and meals.
$675
Subsidized Registration
is available for those who need it.
Sample Camper Schedule
7:45 am ▪️ Sonrise Circle
8:15 am ▪️ Breakfast
9:30 am ▪️ Campers enjoy three morning activities with their high adventure group.
12:30 pm ▪️ Lunch
1:15 pm ▪️ Rest Time
2:45 pm ▪️ Campers enjoy three afternoon activities with their high adventure group.
5:45 pm ▪️ Dinner
7:00 pm ▪️ Nighttime activity with hogan
9:00 pm ▪️ Showers
11:00 pm ▪️ Senior camp lights-out
Final balances are due May 1.
Refund Policy: A full refund minus the $125 deposit and $3.75 registration fee will be issued for cancellations by May 1st. After May 1st, a full refund minus the $125 deposit and $3.75 registration fee will only be issued with a physician's written verification of illness or injury.
Store Account Policy: Money added to your child's online store account cannot be refunded. Unspent store funds will be considered a donation to our Annual Giving Fund program. Senior campers (ages 12-14) may bring cash and keep it in their possession.
