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Our "camps" are extended stay programs that build upon our mission and vision to be a welcoming place apart, nurturing disciples and transforming lives for our campers, volunteers and staff. Through experiential learning, Camp Alta Mons blends traditional activities with a Christian message by providing a fun, challenging, unique Christian experience in the out-of-doors.
From hikes to the 45ft water fall, field games, low and high cooperation ropes activities, campouts and more, campers experience in daily activities how God made us for relationship—with God, with each other and with creation.
Family units are made up of 7 males with a male counselor and 7 females with a female counselor. Alta Mons blends traditional camp activities with biblically oriented “teachable moments” led by Christian counselors and staff. We seek to affirm the self worth of all persons with activities to challenge and equip campers to achieve their best.
The camp experience grows camper’s self confidence, the value of community relationships, different cultures and learning
through experience with nature, cooking, and outdoor living adventures.
Through games, cabin discussions, group worship, skit/talent night, and
campfires campers are allowed to be themselves and all the while having
a GREAT time!
Elementary Camps
Day Camp (rising 1st-3rd grade)
Mini
Camp (rising 1st-3rd grade)
Week Resident (rising 3rd-6th grade)
Junior High Themed Camps
Pioneer (rising 6th-9th Grade) Tri Challenge Adventure(rising 7th-9th Grade)
Backpacking (rising 6th-9th Grade)
Arts and Music (rising 6th-9th Grade)
Sr High Adventure (rising 9th-11th Grade) Sr. High programs are designed as a progression to being a leader within the camps. These youth will have a challenging week on the trail as they learn about the walk of a disciple in becoming a mentor.
Counselor in Training (rising 11th-12th Grade and 16 years of age) will go through a week of training as real camper unit, doing all the same fun activites while learning the basics of leadership, responsiblity and skills needed to begin the journey to being a counselor.
Counselors and staff blend the traditional camp activities with biblically oriented “teachable moments” that build upon their own faith journey in relation to the summer theme. We rely on Volunteers from local churches who typically serve for one week at a time and as , Camp Nurses, Chaplains, counselor aides, and kitchen assistants. For more information on joining our staff or being a volunteer visit our Staff/Volunteer page.
Alta Mons
also helps to provide meals to children through the USDA Summer Food Service
Program. We have been a part of this program for a number years and are committed
to providing a nutritious and well balanced meal for all children.
Mission groups/teams who are interested in working on the camp or doing home repair type work in the community. The camps are typically for groups that include both youth and adults. (Arrangements can be made for younger children to accompany their parents.) Mission "weeks" normally start on Sunday evening and end on Saturday. The week may include low ropes team building, high ropes activities, swimming (during the summer season), worship, meals, lodging, tools, materials, work projects on the camp and/or in the community, and (from May-September) a canoe trip on the New River. Lodging and meals are normally provided. We can work out a package suitable for your group to give you the opportunity to let God's love shine through your service.
Do we ever stop…No we don’t. We just keep having FUN!!
Campers 3rd - 8th grade will enjoy 3 days and 2 nights of activities like hay rides, nature/tracking, holiday crafts, bonfire and s’mores, talent show, Christmas play, a chuck wagon dinner and winter games (if snow is provided). See past campers and staff while having a great time in the Winter at Alta Mons. Campers will stay in the Retreat Center and Pearman House.
Give the gift of camp. Give a child an opportunity of camp by contributing to our Harry Leake Campership fund this Christmas.
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Alta
Mons • 2842 Crockett Springs Road • Shawsville, VA 24162
Phone 540-268-2409 • Fax 540-268-9503 • Email office@altamons.org |
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