Air Rifle:

After a few days of instruction, you might be 4-H camp's next "Top Shot."  Learn sportsmanship as you compete with your fellow classmates.  This class is run under the instruction of a trained, qualified instructor while focusing on SAFETY, shooting and marksmanship skills. 

Archery:

What do fletching, quivers and Robin Hood all have in common?  Find our when you learn basic archery skills in this class taught by a trained instructor.  Class will have a strong emphasis on SAFETY and mastery. 

Arts and Crafts:

Paint, color, craft and be creative!  Arts and crafts give you the opportunity to get creative making art and items with your personal mark on each one.  This highly active and creative crafts class lets campers use their imagination to develop skills and possibly a hobby to last a lifetime. 

Campfire Cooking:

Going on a day hike or an overnight campout?  Campers will learn how to make simple, tasty and fun foods that will keep them going all day.  Learn how to cook over a campfire so you can share your new favorites with friends and family on your next camping trip.  *Closed-toe shoes required. 

Canoeing:

A paddle, a life jacket and a canoe - it doesn't get much better than this!  Come to a class prepared to learn some basic canoeing strokes, safety and have fun as you navigate the wild, wonderful waters of Lake Culpeper!  If you are lucky you might even get to go for a dip if you choose to tip your canoe on the last day. 

Cast Iron Cooking: 

Make meals and snacks over an open fire in this delicious, hands on class.  Participants will learn various cooking methods and of course get to eat the products of their hard work!

Environmental Education:

Take this class if you are interested in exploration, adventure, discovery and “wow” moments.  With nature as our classroom, we will spend time investigating Happy Creek, hiking on the Appalachian Trail, building habitats for wildlife, exploring the diversity of the life that Lake Culpeper supports and more!

Fishing:

Campers will learn to bait the hook and cast into Lake Culpeper in this catch and release program. The class will incorporate Virginia Conservation information while enjoying the sport of freshwater fishing. 

High Challenge Course:

Having accomplished the Low Challenge Course, adventurers can advance their skills through the high ropes challenges. With proper safety equipment and under the watchful eye of trained facilitators, adventurers can advance their skills through scaling the climbing wall and taking a “leap of faith” on our newest high element.  Make no mistake, these elements require as much-if not more teamwork as the low challenge course.  This is a two-period class and is only offered once (periods 2 and 3 combined). You must be 12 years old or older to register for this class.  

Leadership Development (CIT):

All CIT's will be assigned to this class.  Leadership is more than a title; do you have what it takes?  Have fun practicing communication, cooperation and leadership in 4-H style. There will be team challenges, problems to solve and plenty of chances for you to influence others.  

Low Ropes Teambuilding:

Learn to communicate, test your skills and work together as you tackle elements on our low challenge course. Just don’t get stuck in the “spider web”!  *

Outdoor Living Skills:

Learn all about the skills it takes to thrive and survive in the outdoors.  Pitching tents, hiking and fire building are all things you will tackle in the class.  Oh, yeah and that exist in the night sky! 

Painting:

Create two paintings with an instructor's guidance.  You will make a small canvas keepsake and a large canvas landscape in this fun and creative class.

Performing Arts:

Are you ready to be the next contestant on Dancing with The Stars?  Campers will play fun acting games, learn unique dance combos and work on their overall performance skills.  Through the art of dance and performing techniques, campers' confidence will soar as they learn to be well-rounded performers and have the opportunity to choreograph their own dance or create their own skit. 

Swimming (beginner):

For campers with little to no swimming experience or who are not comfortable in depths over 4 feet, this class will help you learn to have fun in the water.  Covers basic strokes, learning to swim under water, floating and treading water.

Sports: 

Learn some skills and have some fun with a new sport each day.  Play basketball, soccer, gaga ball etc. down on the rec field.  

Swimming (intermediate):

For campers who can swim unaided across the pool and feel comfortable in depths over 4 feet.  This class covers more advanced

strokes, uses the diving board and other fun water activities.

Tie Dye:

Learn how to tie dye t-shirts in this class and go home with some of your own creations! Must bring 3-4 100% cotton items to tie dye.

Yoga:

Strengthen your head, heart, hands and health through yoga.  You’ll

learn to increase fitness, decrease stress and improve mental focus in a noncompetitive manner.  Camel pose, cow pose, cobra pose…anyone?  Don’t know what these are?  Relax, you will after this fun class.

Taste of Camp:

Never been to camp?  Can’t choose from all the great classes?  Taste of camp class provides the opportunity to sample some of our most popular classes available at camp.  Each day a popular activity such as campfire cooking, low ropes, swim, outdoor living skills, STEM and more could be part of your day!