What is a Camp Host? A Camp Host (or Camp Host family in this case) volunteers to assist the park with various campground responsibilities in exchange for some pretty cool benefits. Click here to find out more.

 
Camp Host kids taking a break from activities at Twin Lakes State Park

 
The whole family had a great experience at Twin Lakes State Park

In the short month they were at our campground, this Mom was an inspiration to me daily. Her entire family willingly did things to pitch in and help and had a great time in the process. Tyler, age 14 said “Everything was awesome.”  Tyler helped raise and lower the flags among many other things. Katelyn, age 12 cleaned signs, helped with office work, passed out activity flyers and more. Abigail, age 5 and Baker age 3 were active participants in nature programs and events offered by the park.

Learning was part of the fun at Twin Lakes State Park

We were all so sad to see our new Camp Host family leave at the end of the month, tears were actually shed. I asked Becky if she would bring her family back again. “Yes,” she said, “this experience has been most rewarding and positive for all of us.  We will definitely be back next year and will recommend to other friends and family all the wonderful benefits of camp hosting.”

Friends and memories at Twin Lakes State Park

Our Camp Host family summed it up: “We had an amazing time! Everyone at the park has been so nice- like family. As a homeschooling family, we have the benefit of flexibility so we’ll be looking to do camp hosting again at Twin Lakes State Park as well as trying some other Virginia State Parks.” Read Becky’s personal blog here, or if you wish to share any feedback or ask questions about their experience as a Camp Host Family. 

Are you looking to visit and explore Virginia? Do you want to stay near friends or family somewhere in the state? Are you interested in learning new skills or trying new outdoor experiences? Becoming a Virginia State Parks Camp Host is one of the easiest, most exciting ways to do these things and more. Interested volunteers should contact DCR's Host Program field coordinator at 804-887-8930 or e-mail here for more information.  

Thank you Britt Family! We love our volunteers at Virginia State Parks.