Nature Camp, Inc - summer camp specializing in natural history and environmental studies education for youth. Located in Central Virginia.

Nature Camp is a private, non-profit, residential, co-ed summer camp specializing in natural history and environmental science education, one of the oldest of its kind in the country. Since 1942 Nature Camp has sought to train a corps of interested, knowledgeable youth, 5th - 12th grades, to conserve and protect the environment and to become wise stewards of the earth's natural resources.

Nestled in an isolated, idyllic valley by Big Mary's Creek in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Rockbridge County, Nature Camp is founded on the principle that no one can be expected to save the world who doesn't care about the world, and no one can be expected to care about the natural world who doesn't know about and understand it.

We seek to foster an appreciation for and love of nature by inviting the campers to explore the world around them through hands-on, outdoor, experiential learning. In so doing we hope to inspire the young people of today to become environmentally responsible and conscientious citizens of tomorrow.

Adult Session Brochure (PDF)

Take a photo tour of Nature Camp!

Testimonials: Campers, Parents, Alumni

Nature Camp Counselor

& Former Camper Wins Essay Contest.

Read the Essay

Natural History Links

Nature Camp Featured in

Southern Living (PDF)

Fall Hike Day 2010

Saturday, October 16, 2010

Summer 2011

Regular Session Dates:

First Session (grades 9-12*): June 19 - July 2
Second Session (grades 8-9*): July 3 - July 16
Third Session (grades 7-8*): July 17 - July 30
Fourth Session (grades 5-6*): July 31 - August 13

* grade in which camper is currently enrolled

Adult Session Dates:

August 19-23, 2011

Summer 2010

2010 Regular Session Dates:
First Session (grades 9-12): June 20 - July 3
Second Session (grades 8-9): July 4 - July 17
Third Session (grades 7-8): July 18 - July 31
Fourth Session (grades 5-6): August 1 - August 14

Regular Session 2010 Application

Click here for 2010 session availability

Tuition for 2010 is $700 for a two-week session
Scholarship Information

Adult Session 2010:
Tuition is $210 for a five day session.
Adult Session Information and Application 2010

Article about Fall Hike Day 2010:

Saturday, October 10, 2009

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