Category Archives: News

Nature Camp is pleased to announce the receipt of a grant from the Community Foundation of Rockbridge, Bath and Alleghany. This grant, the first of what will become an annual disbursement from a permanently endowed fund, will be used to … Continue reading →

This is the lineup for Saturday’s Fall Hike Day: McCLUNG MOUNTAIN–After reaching the summit, the possibilities are several: return directly to Camp, walk toward (and perhaps all the way to) Whetstone Ridge and descend to the upper Big Mary’s Creek … Continue reading →

8th Almost Annual Fall Hike Day at Nature Camp Saturday, 15 October 2016 WHEN: 10:00 AM through the evening, RAIN OR SHINE.  If the weather is really unfriendly, call Camp to be sure we’re still going hiking: 540-377-2491 WHERE: Nature … Continue reading →

Please join us for an Orientation Day for new and prospective campers and their families on Saturday, July 23, at Nature Camp from 2:00 to 5:00 PM. We invite prospective campers of all ages—especially those approaching the age of summer … Continue reading →

Seventh Almost Annual Fall Hike Day at Nature Camp Coming Up Saturday, 17 October 2015 WHEN: 10:00 AM through the evening, RAIN OR SHINE. If the weather is really unfriendly, call Camp to be sure we’re still going hiking: 540-377-2491 … Continue reading →

The Nature Camp History Project is now open for donations. For more information please click here. Please be sure to check out the web page before donating so that you can download a pdf of the required donation form. All … Continue reading →

http://naturecamp.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Celebration-of-the-life-of-Gus-Deeds.pdf Nature Camp is supporting the family of Austin C. “Gus” Deeds in the development of the Gus Deeds Memorial Fund.  This fund will pursue two types of memorial: (1) A teaching pavilion situated in the heart of camp to … Continue reading →

Please join us for a celebration of the life of Gus Deeds on Saturday, 3 May 2014, at Nature Camp.  We will gather in the Reeves Memorial Chapel at 3:00 PM to share stories, memories, and music.  A reception and … Continue reading →

A current Nature Camper won the grand prize at the regional science fair at James Madison University in Harrisonburg in March.  This honor qualified her to participate in the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Los Angeles in May. … Continue reading →

Nature Camp is pleased to announce its new residential caretaker, Gary Barker. Gary arrived in October 2013 from North Dakota and quickly got to work settling in and getting the facilities ready for the winter. His interesting and diverse background … Continue reading →