It’s that time of year again to sign up for Friends of the Rappahannock’s Summer Camps! Join us as we engage with the outdoors, learn about river health and ecology, learn river safety, and most importantly, explore and discover the wonders that the river has to offer. We offer camps for rising 1st through 8th graders throughout June and July in two locations: Fredericksburg and Stafford, both offering unique and exciting experiences in the great outdoors.
In Fredericksburg, camp is hosted at FOR’s headquarters, located right on the Rappahannock River, offering 6 weeks of camp running June to July. Campers will kayak, paddle board, and tube on the river and learn about our river’s ecology and why it is important to keep it healthy through interactive games and activities. Special highlight for our GIRLS CAMP June 8-12 for rising 6th – 8th grade girls who want to build their confidence in the outdoors. Campers will explore the Rappahannock from the mountains to the tidal regions where they will create life long memories and friendships while hiking, kayaking, tubing, paddle boarding, and an optional overnight camping experience under the stars.
In Stafford, we offer 4 weeks of camp in June at Crow’s Nest Research Center right along the beautiful Accokeek Creek. Campers will experience the quiet and pristine wilderness of Crow’s Nest Natural Area Preserve as they hike, fish, kayak, and paddle board along Accokeek Creek. They will also learn about river safety and how to be good stewards of the land and water as they participate in interactive games and activities in and along the creek.
Visit https://riverfriends.org/education/summer-camp/ for more information and to reserve your spot. Our camps fill up quickly, so snag your spot today! Summer camp with FOR is a one-of-a-kind adventure that creates lasting memories and friendships among our campers. We hope your child will join us for some river fun this summer!
