a variety of
Pioneer Camps
for you to choose from

for entering grades 4-6

These popular camps are pure summer camp fun each with a unique twist. 

All of our Pioneer Camps offer a focus that will effect either a couple days of the camp or portions of the whole week.  

This will give your camper an opportunityto choose a specific camp or camps in their area of interest.

Pioneer campers stay in cabins with twin size bunk beds, with their same sex counselor and up to 6 bunkmates.

Each day includes Bible Study, Worship, activities or options, evening recreation and/or campfires.

Pioneer Fishing – No need to bring poles or bait or previous experience, we have the equipment and will guide you though the process.  Campers will have an opportunity to throw in a line several times throughout the week.

Pioneer H2O is all about water; from creek walking and swimming to water balloons and a cardboard regatta. Don’t forget to bring an old pair of shoes that can get wet!

Pioneer inTents These campers learn about packing a backpack, hiking, setting up camp and they will spend two non consecutive nights out of their cabin in tent sites located on our property.  We provide all the equipment, but be sure to pack good walking shoes and lots of energy!

Pioneer What's UP?! This new camp will include a number of activities that are UP; flying kites, climbing a tree, turning a simple plastic bottle into a flying rocket and even a trip up an old fire tower. What's UP? Join us for this new week of camp as we explore What's UP together!

 

Pioneer Stars & Dirt, time to bring in the experts! With an archeologist, we’ll dig into the dirt at an ongoing archeological site (that is located on camp).  Caroline Furnace can get so dark at night that the stars at night seem to be just barely out of reach.  With the help of an astronomer, campers will have an opportunity to learn more about these twinkling beauties both through their own two eyes and with the help of a powerful telescope.

Pioneer Stars & Rocks A combination of up and down.  These campers will enjoy an opportunity to look up and learn about the stars that twinkle so brightly at camp that they seem to be just out of reach AND to go down into a local cavern (Shenandoah Caverns) to explore some amazing sights that lie right beneath their feet.  We will also include stars and rocks in our crafts, games and other activities throughout the week.

Pioneer Tails & Trees A hike in the woods takes on new meaning as campers learn about the plants and trees that surround them and how they are used by the creatures who make their home in these woods.  We will also take a trip off camp to a local zoo to see animals that you might see in our woods and some that you most likely never will.

Pioneer Canoes Campers will learn to be good canoers.  They will learn a variety of strokes, how to un-swamp your canoe and, best of all, how to drive your canoe.  The canoe rodeo at the end of the week was a big hit last summer.  All canoeing is on our 5-acre lake; don’t forget your water shoes!

Pioneer Skits & Songs, a new twist for the performer in your family. Join us as we spend time during the week learning skits and songs with Director Anita Smallin. We will play drama games, tell stories, do some dancing and ACT. These campers will have an opportunity to perform at campefires and at Friday Closing.