Outdoor Adventure & Environmental Education Day camp for kids ages 6-11
IN HARRISONBURG, VA
Outdoor Adventure & Environmental Education Day camp for kids ages 6-11
IN HARRISONBURG, VA
Program Overview
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What we do
When and where we go
When and where we go
We run a "Trip and Travel" style summer day camp program for kids ages 6 - 11. Each day we leave for a different activity site around the valley to engage in developmentally appropriate outdoor adventure activities thoughtfully paired with environmental education lessons. We do it all to develop kids' local ecological knowledge, outdoor skills, and ability to live and work in community.
When and where we go
When and where we go
When and where we go
We spend Monday through Friday from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm traveling to the public lands around Harrisonburg that make living in the Shenandoah Valley so special. We operate on National Forest Land, Shenandoah National Park Land, nearby State Parks, Harrisonburg and Bridgewater City Parks, and the JMU Arboretum. Additionally, we may also visit the private property of friends of Riprap.
Who we are
When and where we go
Who we are
Our director is a professional outdoor recreation and environmental educator. He has experience running K-12 environmental ed programs, traditional overnight summer camps with 250+ campers and 70+ staff a week, and collegiate outdoor adventure recreation programs. He is passionate about introducing kids to quality outdoor recreation experiences and the joy of learning about where you live.
Pick your Program
Little Rippers _ Ages 6 - 8
Little Rippers _ Ages 6 - 8
Little Rippers _ Ages 6 - 8
Our 6-8-year-old program is where we build the foundation of outdoor skills and environmental knowledge. We hike out to different destinations each day that spark student interest and exploration. But with any good adventure, getting to the destination is half the fun!
Whipper Snappers Ages _ 9 -11
Little Rippers _ Ages 6 - 8
Little Rippers _ Ages 6 - 8
Our 9-11-year-old program is where we step up the adventure level. Developmentally, students are ready to add in a few days of expedition-style adventure with river tubing, caving, and rock climbing led by our talented staff. And all while continuing to develop local environmental knowledge.