Camp Roanoke Summer 2012 Guide

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Enriching Lives Through Action and Atmosphere

Mark Your Calendars For These Upcoming Dates

an oke Ca mp Fai r staff Ap r. 21 st , 201 2 - Ro ke, Virginia from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Meet the Join us at Valley View Mall in Roano and find out if Camp Roanoke is right for your child.

en Ho use Ap r. 28 th , 201 2m -andOp 3:00pm to see the facility, try the climbing wall, and Stop by camp between 10:00a enjoy a free lunch.

d lyb ird Sav ing s Endate Ap r. 30 th , 201 2 -by Ear registering before April 30, 2012. This earlybird Save $25 off every week of camp e by Roanoke County. is your key to savings for any camp program offered

mp - Fir st We ek of Ca Jun . 10 th , 201 2 week! Be a part of the fun as soon as school is out. Most camp offerings begin this

www.CampRoanoke.com • (540) 387-6114


A t m o s ph e r e Sh ape s Ch a r acter Camp Roanoke is nestled within 700 acres of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in western Roanoke County, conveniently located just off Interstate 81 exit 132. Since 1925, Camp Roanoke’s programs have shaped the character and lives of thousands of youth and adults. Participants learn to embrace many environmental and cultural values while at camp, from the stewardship principles of “leave no trace” to self-confidence and esteem building ideals from “Character Counts.” These concepts are incorporated into the activities, special events and daily routine of camp life. Focusing on character helps campers develop both emotionally and socially by promoting respect for diversity, personal and peer responsibility, and the ability to fail or succeed in an encouraging environment.

Yoga

Zipline

Whitewater Rafting

Swimming

Rock Climbing Wall

Rock Climbing

Paintball

River Canoeing

Overnight Camping

Outdoor Living Skills

Organized Sports

Mountain Boarding

Mountain Biking

Low Ropes Course

Leave No Trace Program

Kayaking

Horseback Riding

Hiking

High Ropes Course

New!

New! Field Games

Environmental Learning Lab

Environmental Education

Dutch Oven Cooking

New! Disc Golf

Cross Country Running

Caving

Canoeing

Campfire Programs

Basketball

Backpacking

Arts and Crafts

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Archery (ages 7 and up)

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Our Staff

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Camp Roanoke is owned and operated by Roanoke County’s Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism. Our department is southwest Virginia’s leading source of outdoor and summer programming for youth, families and adults. Our full-time staff members are graduates of universities and colleges with accredited outdoor recreation programs. Additionally, staff members are certified Wilderness First Responders, and have extensive experience in working with children and youth in outdoor settings. Our food services are managed by a ServSafe certified camp food service professional. Camp counselors have completed an intensive 14-day training program which includes First Aid/CPR/AED Training, defensive driving, conflict management, group dynamics, supervision roles, etc. Health care professionals meet with each child and family at check-in to discuss each camper’s individual needs. Staff members also administer medications, monitor special diets, and apply first aid during the camp session. All camp staff are carefully screened, interviewed and approved through background checks prior to hiring.

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www.CampRoanoke.com • (540) 387-6114


Dis cov er y

th Day program for campers entering K - 5 grades.

the overnight stay. Participants Introduce your child to an outdoor adventure based camp without and up), arts and crafts, field 7 (ages archery ; including , activities will enjoy a wide range of , special events, a weekly games, leadership development, rock wall climbing, hiking, creeking afternoon snack, a delicious field trip and much more! Included in the cost are a morning and ce! Discovery is limited to 40 hot lunch and field trip fees. Don’t miss out on this great experien from Tanglewood Mall. campers per one week session. Free satellite transportation is available

Exp lore r

Summer 2012 Youth Programs

th rd grades. Residential program for campers entering 3 & 4 resident ial

a safe and fun co-ed Want to create memories of a lifetime? This program provides spent canoeing, hiking, climbing experience in a pristine outdoor environment. Your days will be about the environment, shooting our rock wall, playing field games, making arts and crafts, learning swimming, dancing, skit/ include; events Nightly ! activities camp exciting more many and archery and the rest is on us bags your Pack gazing. star and singing es, camp-fir nces, talent performa program is limited Explorer as possible as soon as Sign-up nt). equipme (food, transportation and to 12 campers per one week session. New!

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this program takes Designed for kids with a passion for the environmental sciences, gy” with an on-site learning approach to learning and fun! Experience the latest in “green technolo ental sustainability. Your days lab, and explore the natural world with an emphasis on environm games, campfires, archery, also will be filled with fun camp activities like canoeing, crafts, field or just want to have fun in , scientist budding a you’re Whether more. and course the low ropes limited to just 12 campers are Spaces you! for is camp this friends, new the great outdoors with . program NEW this per week, so register early for

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th th Residential program for campers entering 6 & 7 grades.

co-ed residential experiLooking for real summer adventure? The Voyager program is an exciting wall climbing, venturing rock to canoeing from ranging ence that engages children in activities and even real rock climbing. onto our low and high challenge courses, mountain boarding, archery education, creeking, hiking and The campers will also have time for arts and crafts, environmental program is limited to only horseback riding. Get your registrations in soon because the Voyager tation. 16 campers per week. Tuition includes all meals, lodging, and transpor

Residential program for campers entering 8 - 9 grades. Adv ent ure in summer excitement? This program is designed to immerse campers th

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Are you ready for the best embark on new adventures daily! into a total outdoor experience. Based at Camp Roanoke, you’ll low and high course experience, , kayaking , climbing rock , Experience activities including: camping traditional camp activities and more! mountain boarding, rock wall climbing, environmental education, to 12 campers. Remember your Make sure to sign up quick because the Adventure program is limited tation. tuition includes all meals, lodging, equipment, activities and transpor New!

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th th grades. Residential program for campers entering 8 - 10 adventu re

this exciting high After great success last summer Camp Roanoke is again offering experience three nights of tent to off-site ventures then and camp at ces commen that program s will also participate on camping, a day on the river, backpacking, and rock climbing. Camper while, learning valuable the All skills. living outdoor practice and courses ropes the high and low includes all gear, food Tuition ss. awarene ental environm gaining and leave no trace principles and transportation.

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s will begin Join us on our trip to wild and wonderful West Virginia! Camper g to climb on our rock wall. practicin as well as course e challeng low the through Roanoke going ter rafting, rock climbing, whitewa living, style tent ce experien to Virginia Next, we’ll journey to West Gorge. This camp is River New historic and l beautifu the in n hiking and environmental educatio all meals, camping includes Tuition . campers 10 only to too awesome to miss! Space is limited fees, transportation and equipment.

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Roanoke is proud to be accredited by the American Camp Association, a nationallyrecognized organization that focuses on the quality, health and safety of camp programs. Camp Roanoke voluntarily submits to this independent appraisal by camp experts and has earned the American Camp Association seal of approval.


Games Ropes Course

Education

Swimming Mountain Boarding

Friendship

Horseback Riding

Su m m e r 20 12 Prog Camp

Rising Grades

Camp Start

Camp End

Days

Discovery

K to 5th

June 11th

June 15th

Mon. to Fri.

Discovery

K to 5th

June 18th

June 22nd

Mon. to Fri.

Discovery

K to 5

July 9

July 13

Mon. to Fri.

Discovery

K to 5th

July 16th

July 20th

Mon. to Fri.

Discovery

K to 5th

July 23rd

July 27th

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Discovery

K to 5

July 30

August 3

Mon. to Fri.

Discovery

K to 5th

August 6th

August 10th

Mon. to Fri.

Explorer

3rd to 4th

June 10th

June 15th

Sun. to Fri.

Explorer

3 to 4

June 17

June 22nd

Sun. to Fri.

Explorer

3 to 4

July 8

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July 13

Sun. to Fri.

Explorer

3rd to 4th

July 15th

July 20th

Sun. to Fri.

Explorer

3 to 4

July 22

July 27

Sun. to Fri.

Explorer

3rd to 4th

July 29th

August 3rd

Sun. to Fri.

Explorer

3 to 4

August 5

August 10

Sun. to Fri.

Pioneer

5th to 6th

June 10th

June 15th

Sun. to Fri.

Pioneer

5th to 6th

June 17th

June 22nd

Sun. to Fri.

Pioneer

5 to 6

July 8

July 13

Sun. to Fri.

Pioneer

5 to 6

July 15

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July 20

Sun. to Fri.

Pioneer

5th to 6th

July 22nd

July 27th

Sun. to Fri.

Pioneer

5th to 6th

July 29th

August 3rd

Sun. to Fri.

Pioneer

5 to 6

August 5

August 10

Sun. to Fri.

Voyager

6 to 7

June 10

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June 15

Sun. to Fri.

Voyager

6th to 7th

June 17th

June 22nd

Sun. to Fri.

Voyager

6 to 7

July 8

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July 13

Sun. to Fri.

Voyager

6th to 7th

July 15th

July 20th

Sun. to Fri.

Voyager

6 to 7

July 22

July 27

Sun. to Fri.

Voyager

6th to 7th

July 29th

August 3rd

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August 5

August 10

Sun. to Fri.

Adventure

8th to 9th

June 10th

June 15th

Sun. to Fri.

Adventure

8 to 9

July 8

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July 13

Sun. to Fri.

Adventure

8th to 9th

July 15th

July 20th

Sun. to Fri.

Adventure

8 to 9

July 29

August 3

Sun. to Fri.

Adventure

8th to 9th

August 5th

August 10th

Sun. to Fri.

Outpost

8 to 10

July 22

July 27

Sun. to Fri.

Trek

9th to 12th

June 17th

June 22nd

Sun. to Fri.

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Faci l i ty Amenitie

Camp Roanoke is the ideal setting for any type of group event! We’re open year flexibility to accommodate most group sizes. It’s the perfect place to get away for t near Roanoke, Virginia.

Archery

• MEETING SPACES - Our dining hall seats up to 84 individuals, and the nearby a largest picnic shelter, which holds up to 300 for outdoor meetings. Wi-fi internet acc

• OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS - Featuring 8 heated and air-conditioned cab individuals can stay the night starting at only $12.50 per person.

• ON-SITE ADVENTURES - Enjoy our high-ropes and low-ropes challenge courses help your group reach their potential with fun interactive games on our equipment, in laid back excursion, take a nature walk out to the 158 acre Spring Hollow Reservoir

• OFF-SITE ADVENTURES - Schedule a guided trip with the experienced Camp Ro whitewater kayaking, caving or just enjoying the beauty of Southwest Virginia, the e

• CATERING - The facilities at Camp Roanoke include a full-service commercial kitchen in the catering industry. While you’re here, choose from several fantastic menu optio


gram S c h edul e Boys Course #

Girls Course #

Earlybird Fee

Fee After Apr 30

19387

19399

$185

$210

19388

19389

$185

$210

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19397

$185

$210

19390

19391

$185

$210

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19398

$185

$210

19400

19396

$185

$210

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19394

$185

$210

19403

19402

$390

$415

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$390

$415

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$390

$415

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$390

$415

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$390

$415

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$390

$415

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$390

$415

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$400

$425

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$400

$425

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$400

$425

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$400

$425

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$400

$425

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$400

$425

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$400

$425

19416

19417

$420

$445

19418

19419

$420

$445

19420

19421

$420

$445

19422

19423

$420

$445

19424

19425

$420

$445

19426

19427

$420

$445

19428

19429

$420

$445

19435

19436

$450

$475

19437

19438

$450

$475

19439

19440

$450

$475

19441

19442

$450

$475

19443

19444

$450

$475

19447

19448

$470

$495

19445

19446

$510

$535

es & R en t a l s

r round for conferences, retreats or family gatherings with the the day or the weekend, located just minutes from Interstate 81

activity lodge holds up to 64. Camp is also home to the area’s cess and audiovisual equipment is available to our visitors.

bins with bunk style beds and close shower access. Up to 80

s for your next team building event. Trained staff members will ncluding a 44-foot high climbing tower and zip line. For a more for canoeing.

oanoke staff! Whether your group is interested in rock climbing, experts at Camp Roanoke can guide you to the best locations.

n, and our food service professional has over 15 years experience ions for breakfast, lunch, dinner, boxed meals and snacks.

Re gist rat ion Packe t s Registration packets for each camp program must be returned completed at least 2 weeks prior to the program’s first day. Failure to comply may result in cancellation. Completed registration packets should be sent to: Camp Roanoke • 6498 Dry Hollow Road • Salem, VA 24153 Registration packets for each program can be downloaded at www.CampRoanoke.com Packets can also be requested by mail by calling either Camp Roanoke at (540) 387-6114 or Roanoke County Parks, Recreation & Tourism at (540) 387-6078.

Tuit ion Paym e nt s Camper enrollment is determined on a first come/first serve basis. A 50% deposit is required immediately when sending payment by check, cash, or over the phone by credit card. • Visa, Mastercard or Discover Card using the secure online registration portal within www.CampRoanoke.com. Online registration requires 100% payment at time of registration. • Visa, Mastercard or Discover Card by calling Camp Roanoke at (540) 387-6114. Phone registration requires 50% payment at time of registration. • Mail check or money order to CAMP ROANOKE at: 6498 Dry Hollow Rd. Salem, VA 24153

Drop-Off and Pick-Up Camper registration and drop off for Explorer, Pioneer, Voyager, Adventure, Outpost and Trek programs are on Sundays from 3:00 PM-4:00 PM. Campers should be picked up on Fridays between the hours of 4:00 PM-5:00 PM.

Have Que st ions? Contact us anytime by calling (540) 387-6114, or send an email to CampRoanoke@ RoanokeCountyVA.gov. Need to see the facility for yourself? Schedule a visit with your child, or attend our open house on April 28, 2012.

Paintball

Climbing Wall

Campfires Canoeing


See More Online www.CampRoanoke.com

Driving Directions

1. Follow Interstate 81 to Exit 132 (Toward Dixie Caverns). 2. At the end of the exit ramp, follow signs to Route 11/460 (approximately 1/4 mile). 3. Turn right onto Route 11 South/ 460 West. 4. Pass Dixie Caverns and take the first left onto West River Road (approximately 1/2 mile). 5. Cross the railroad tracks and take the second paved road on your right (Dry Hollow Road), approximately 1/2 mile. 6. Follow Dry Hollow Road approximately 2 miles until the road ends and turn left into Camp Roanoke.

Contact Information ADDRESS: 6498 Dry Hollow Road Salem, Virginia 24153 E-MAIL: CampRoanoke@RoanokeCountyVA.gov TELEPHONE: (540) 387-6114

Closer Than You Think! Blacksburg, VA.......30 minutes Charlotte, NC................3 hours Charlottesville, VA.........2 hours Fredericksburg, VA....3.5 hours Harrisonburg, VA..........2 hours Lynchburg, VA...........1.5 hours Richmond, VA...............3 hours Virginia Beach, VA.....4.5 hours Winchester, VA..............3 hours Washington DC, VA......4 hours

Camp Roanoke is operated by the County of Roanoke Virginia’s Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism

Enriching Lives Through Action & Atmosphere


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