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Summer Adventure Program
Emory, Virginia
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276-698-7121
30461 Garnand Drive
Emory, Virginia 24327
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
Emory & Henry College
Summer Adventure Program
ATTN: Jim Harrision
P.O. Box 947,
Emory, VA 24327
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CAMPER AGES: 14-18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. June 11 - July 7, 2016
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian. Outdoor Program at Emory & Henry College
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Emory & Henry College offers the Summer Adventure Program which extends the College’s popular outdoor experiences to high school students, engaging adventures on the area’s lakes, rivers, cliffs and trails during four week-long camps. Ultimately, participants will experience the freedom and wonder of the beautiful and ancient Appalachian Mountains – all while building backcountry expertise, self-confidence and independence.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Medical Form required with application, to be filled out and signed off by participant's doctor. This is required because we cannot go out into the field not knowing, for example, if someone is allergic to bee stings.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Team Sports, Adventure, Travel, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Hiking & Backpacking Camp (June 11-16 & July 2-7, 2016)
Whitewater Kayaking, Rafting, & Stand-Up Paddle Boarding (June 18-23, 2016)
Rock Climbing & Bouldering (June 25-30, 2016)
CAMP LOCATION: Located northeast of the Tri-Cities (Bristol TN/VA, Johnson City, TN, and Kingsport, TN) and approximately 42 miles northeast of Tri-Cities Regional Airport (TRI), nested in the heart of the rugged, ancient, and beautiful Appalachia Mountains of Southwestern Virginia. Visit our website for more details and to apply.
CAMP FACILITIES: Participants will have the benefit of Emory & Henry College campus as basecamp for outdoor excursions—which includes a gym, swimming pool, climbing wall, and many other amenities. When not on campus, we'll be in the surrounding backcountry exploring the free natural wonders that southwestern Virginia has to offer.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.ehc.edu for complete information, pictures, videos and application. 4 consecutive week-long camps to choose from. Participants can choose one or more camps to attend:
Hiking & Backpacking Camp (June 11-16 and July 2-7, 2016)
Whitewater Kayaking, Rafting, and Stand-Up Paddle Boarding (June 18-23, 2016)
Rock Climbing & Bouldering (June 25-30, 2016)
* Cost is $750/per camp.
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