Wildrock

PLAY. EXPLORE. CREATE.

Welcome to Camp Wildrock, a nature camp near Charlottesville and Crozet, Virginia!

Ages: We have several weeks of camp for 6 to 10 year olds and one week of camp for 11 to 14 year olds.

Location: Our camp programs take full advantage of Wildrock’s idyllic landscape designed for free play and exploration. Nature provides endless opportunities for engaging the imagination, creating art with natural materials, investigating streams and forests, and making up games with friends.

Daily schedule: All sessions run from 9am to 3pm. The majority of the day will be outside. Campers spend joyful days on the forest trail, learn to care for Wildrock’s animals, and partake in collaborative skill-building workshops. Each day includes nature exploration, free play, and maker-space crafts.

Staff: Wildrock is staffed by experienced educators and counselors. All staff are focused on supporting children’s social and emotional development through the joys of nature immersion experiences.

Values: Camp Wildrock emphasizes the values of kindness, inclusivity, cooperation, and care for the natural world.

Transportation: Round trip transportation to Wildrock will be available. Spaces are limited. Details coming soon!

Cost: $365 per week. If you are planning on registering for six or more weeks of camp for your child(ren), Wildrock will provide a $50 discount code for each additional week upon request here. Limited need-based summer camp scholarships are available. To apply, please fill out the application here. Year of Play Members receive 10% off one week of camp.

Animal Adventures: Sessions: July 5-7, July 31-August 4

Wilderness Skills: Sessions: June 19-23, August 7-11

Edible Wilderness: Sessions: June 26-30, July 10-14

Nature Art: Sessions: June 12-16

Summer Internship Program for ages 13-19

Wildrock.org/summer-camp

Ages 6 – 13

Day Camp

HIGHLIGHTS

Wildrock is a nonprofit dedicated to promoting Nature Play for Health and Happiness. Founded through the dedicated work of hundreds of volunteers on donated land, Wildrock is a special place in nature for family bonding, creative play, and quiet reflection. Wildrock creates joyful experiences that counteract the stresses of daily life and inspire a healing relationship with the natural world. Our primary partners are local schools, nonprofits, and universities. Our primary goal in all our work is to promote nature play equity for community mental health.