Classes

Classes offered this year are different than last year's options. Please review the tracks below. Campers can indicate their track preferences on the application form.

Track A (CIT):

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&3 combined). *Closed-toe shoes required. 

You MUST be 12 years-old+ to register for this class.

Leadership Development: 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.  


Track C (Grounding):

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 life that Lake Culpeper supports, and more!  

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 this class! Oh, yeah, and everyone who takes this class will get to eat s’mores while learning about the stars that exist in the night sky! *Closed-toe shoes required.  

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.





Track B (Adventure):

Archery: What do fletching, quivers, and Robin Hood all have in common? Find out when you learn basic archery skills in this class taught by a trained instructor. Class will have a strong emphasis on SAFETY and mastery. *Closed-toe shoes required.  

Teambuilding/Low Ropes: Learn to communicate and work together as you tackle elements on our Low Challenge course. Just don’t get stuck in the Spider Web! *Closed-toe shoes required.

Air Riflery: 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.  *Closed-toe shoes required.





Track D (Expression):

Swimming: For campers who can swim unaided across the pool and feel comfortable in depths over 4 feet, this class will cover more advanced strokes, use the diving board, and other fun water activities.  For campers with little or no swimming experience, there will be an opportunity to participate in fun water games.

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. 

Arts and Crafts:
Paint, color, craft and be creative! Arts and Crafts gives 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. 

 

Track F (Explore):

Canoeing: A paddle, a life jacket, and a canoe – it doesn’t get much better than this!  Come to 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.   *Old shoes, water shoes or strapped sandals required (Crocs WITH heel strap are okay). 

Photography: Youth will get to explore camp through a different "Lense" and capture great moments of camp. 

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, swimming, outdoor living skills, STEM, and more could be part of your day!