COVID-19 UPDATE: We take the safety of our campers and staff and their families very seriously. With the uncertainty of the time, and changes being made daily, we are monitoring and abiding by national, state, and local safety guidelines and procedures. We have decided to move forward with the planning and registration for our Lynchburg summer camp program and will be in constant communication with the registered participants with any changes to our program.
There are limited spaces in our camps, so please do not wait to register. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Education Manager, Nat Draper at ndraper@thejamesriver.org.
There are limited spaces in our camps, so please do not wait to register. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Education Manager, Nat Draper at ndraper@thejamesriver.org.
James River Adventures is located at Riveredge Park in Amherst County - directly across the river from Historic Downtown Lynchburg!
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.
During their week at camp, our campers will learn new skills and have heaps of fun along the way! Campers will learn proper paddling techniques and water safety with lots of land based activities as well! Our on-the-water explorations engage students with new skills, scientific techniques, and historical insight to better understand and enjoy the James River!
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.
During their week at camp, our campers will learn new skills and have heaps of fun along the way! Campers will learn proper paddling techniques and water safety with lots of land based activities as well! Our on-the-water explorations engage students with new skills, scientific techniques, and historical insight to better understand and enjoy the James River!
Our Summer Camp Programs
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Outdoor Water Recreation Camp
During this week at camp, our campers will learn new skills and have heaps of fun along the way! Campers will learn proper paddling techniques and water safety with lots of land based activities as well! 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 have several opportunities to go fishing from the banks of the river or from a canoe. Campers may bring their own fishing gear or JRA will supply it. Campers will learn the anatomy of fish and learn how to use equipment such as rods and reels. Camp maximum capacity is approximately 20 campers. |
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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:
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Stay Connected
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Committed to the James
Our vision is a fully healthy James River supporting thriving communities. We believe if you change the James, the James will change you. To learn more about what we do, and how you can get involved, visit www.TheJamesRiver.org |
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James River Adventures - 150 Rocky Hill Road - Madison Heights, VA 24572
(434) 944-2137 - info@thejamesriver.org
(434) 944-2137 - info@thejamesriver.org