Junior Ranger Summer Camp

Location of New River Trail State Park in Virginia

Where

New River Trail State Park, 116 Orphanage Dr., Max Meadows, VA 24360.
Foster Falls - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360

When

July 8, 2024 9:00 a.m. - July 12, 2024 3:00 p.m.

Become a birder, snorkel in the river, explore underground in a cave, catch a butterfly, tour a historic village, and learn primitive skills and campfire cooking...all in one week! This is just the beginning, there's still so much more fun planned in this day camp.

Junior Ranger Camp is open to children ages 11-14 years old. Camp runs Monday, July 8th through Friday, July 12th from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. each day. Pick-up and drop-off will be at the Foster Falls location - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, VA 24360 each day. Children will graduate as a Junior Ranger and receive a certificate at a ceremony on Friday, July 12th, from 3:00-3:30 p.m.

Pre-registration is required. Register by emailing to erin.pitts@dcr.virginia.gov, or you may call the office at 276-699-6778 to register over the phone. Space is limited to ONLY 12 participants.

Upon successful registration, you will be contacted to confirm your camper's details and to make payment for the camp in full over the phone or in-person ($50 per child). If you fail to make payment for the camp session within 30 days of registration, the spot will be forfeited. You will be notified with more details when the registration is confirmed.

playing in the river

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: $50/child.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-699-6778
Email Address: NewRiverTrail@dcr.virginia.gov