Members of the Rappahannock County community have created summer programs for local youth going into the 1st - 12th grades during the month of July, 2020. Workshops and classes will take place at the Washington Park on 211; a Rappahannock Summer Day Camp will take place at the Northern Virginia 4-H Ed Center in Front Royal, VA; and youth 8 - 16 years old can enjoy participating in a program at Verdun Adventure Bound in Rixeyville, Va . Registration is on a first-come/first-serve basis, and enrollment is limited to ensure that we can practice safe social distancing while enjoying these activities, and are within the guidelines of Phase 2, issued by the Governor of Virginia.
Registrations will take place until June 24th. For those who prefer an in-person registration, you may register at the Washington Park on 211 on Friday, June 19, from noon - 1pm. This is a fast turn-around! Once you have registered, we will send you an email with detailed information about each of the programs in which your child will participate.
SUMMER IN THE PARK:
A variety of workshops and activities will be offered throughout July on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9am - 3pm at the Rappahannock Community Park on Route 211, in Little Washington.
Participants are expected to participate in all workshops/classes each day. Workshops are FREE to all who participate. Participants will need rides to get to/from this program, and those picking up children should be on time to ensure that we don't exceed the 50 person maximum allowed at the park for these activities. Covid prevention measures will be utilized -temperatures will be taken at drop-off, children will be put in groups of 10 to limit contact, restrooms will be sanitized hourly but masks will not be required.
Lunches and snacks will be provided for all attendees.
To register, simply complete the following application, checking the days in which your child would like to participate. We will be in touch with you once the registration period ends on June 24 to give you further information about the selected workshops and activities in which your child has been enrolled.
RAPPAHANNOCK SUMMER DAY CAMP:
Forty 1st - 7th graders will enjoy spending 2 days per week from 9am - 3pm at the Northern Virginia 4-H Education Center in Front Royal, VA throughout the month of July.
Group 1, (M & W): Group 2 (T & Th):
July 6, 8 July 7, 9
July 13, 15 July 14, 16
July 20, 22 July 21, 23
July 27, 29 July 28, 30
* Campers will be assigned to age-appropriate small groups and will rotate through three workshops each day. Workshops will include: fishing, canoeing, cooking, tie-dying outdoor living skills, hike and seek, arts and crafts and more!
* All campers will meet together in the mornings, for lunch, at the pool for daily swimming, and at the end of the day.
* RCPS buses will provide transportation for campers to get to/from camp. Small groups of campers will be on each bus, and campers will be picked up and dropped-off at the RCES, Flint Hill, and Chester Gap.
* Daily lunches and snacks will be provided
* Program supplies will be provided (besides clothing for tie-dying)
* Camp Counselors and Workshop Instructors are First Aid, CPR, Lifeguard, Youth Mental Health Certified, and have had background checks.
* Indoor areas will be provided in dangerous weather conditions.
* The suggested registration fee is $200 for 8 days of participating in this Day Camp. We know that times are tight, and are asking parents/guardians to pay what they can to support this program. Checks should be made to "RCES" and mailed to the Rappahannock County School Board office, c/o Ashley Settle, at 6 Schoolhouse Rd. Washington, VA 22747 by June 24 , 2020. Credit cards cannot be accepted.
* Please note that when registering, you are registering for 8 days of programming at the 4-H Ed Center. If you are unable to attend all 8 days, please let us know.
VERDUN ADVENTURE BOUND:
Full scholarships will be available for up to 10 students age 8 to 16 for a week of day camp at
Verdun Adventure Bound in Rixeyville. Verdun has a beautiful facility with both outdoor and
indoor spaces, a pond for swimming/kayaking, and a Challenge Course (high and low ropes). They have
a long history of excellent summer programs and are fully prepared for socially distanced, safe
practices. Verdun will offer one week of camp from August 3 - 7. Transportation will be provided.
For older students, activities will include: testing abilities on the Verdun Challenge Course
featuring high and low ropes elements; hiking; wilderness survival skills; pond kayaking; fire
building; archery; and swimming. For younger students (8-10), activities will include: An
introduction to the Verdun Challenge Course; playing games; hiking; pond kayaking; daily art
projects; fun science experiments; fort building; and swimming.
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Should you have any questions about any of these programs, please reach out:
SUMMER IN THE PARK: Brooke Lange,
info@headwatersfdn.org or 540-227-4417
RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY DAY CAMP: Jenny Kapsa,
jkapsa@rappahannockschools.us or 540-317-0507
VERDUN ADVENTURE BOUND: Sallie Morgan,
mhafc1@gmail.com or 540-987-8677