​Our Mission is to connect youth with river-based learning experiences that inspire confidence, ecological understanding, nature appreciation, and conservation action. ​Students will be given paddling instructions, safety guidelines and will spend the week with our American Canoe Association and Wilderness First Responder trained staff.  

Our Summer Camp Programs

2023 Camp Dates and Locations:

​​Week 1: 6/26/23 - 6/29/23 hosted at Izaak Walton League
Week 2: 7/10/23 - 7/13/23 hosted at Izaak Walton League
Week 3: 7/17/23 - 7/20/23 hosted at Izaak Walton League
Week 4: 7/24/23 - 7/28/23 hosted at Riveredge Park/James River Adventures
Campers will have the opportunity to kayak, canoe, paddle board this summer! Our on-the-water explorations engage students with new skills, scientific techniques, and historical insight to better understand and enjoy the James River. Campers will also learn proper paddling techniques and about water safety – all while having fun with friends. Campers will have several opportunities to fish (you may bring your own fishing gear or JRA will supply it), and we will provide lessons on proper fishing techniques, as well as teach about the anatomy of a fish.  Maximum capacity is 20 campers/week.
Locations:
Izaak Walton League of Lynchburg
​210 Izaak Walton Park Road
Amherst, VA 24521​

James River Adventures
150 Rocky Hill Road
Madison Heights, VA 24572
Schedule:
The camp day runs from 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Can’t drop off at 9? No problem, an optional extended care from 8:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. is available.​
Questions:
Ages:
  • ​Rising 3rd to 8th Graders (Groups will be divided based on age)
  • This year we are accepting ten 8-10 and ten 11-13-year-olds for each week of camp.
Fees:
  • 4-Day camps are $240
  • 5-day camp is $300 
  • Optional 8:00 a.m. to 5pm extended care is an additional $25 per week.
Activities:
  • Science Experiments
  • Environmental Art Projects 
  • Watersports
  • Swimming
  • Team Challenges ​
What to Bring:
  • Closed-toe Shoes required
  • Swimsuit
  • ​2 T-shirts
  • Towel
  • Water Bottle
  • Lunch
  • Sunscreen