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Camp Chanco

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Summer Address:

   Spring Grove, Virginia, United States

Chanco on the James has enjoyed a long trusted reputation as one of the oldest youth camping programs in Virginia. It has operated continuously for almost 40 years, since it’s founding in 1968. Camp Chanco is a residential camping experience for boys and girls 8-18 years old as an outdoor, program associated with the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia. It offers young people outdoor camping experience in cabins in a beautiful setting along the James River.  Activities range from sailing to archery to ropes courses. 

Camp Type:  Residential  Family
Year Established: 1968
Gender: Coed
Age of Campers: 8 to 18 years old
Cost/Week: $351.00-$500.00/wk
Religious Affiliation: Episcopal
Camp Owner(s): Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia
Camp Director(s): Jim Sitzler
Nearest Large City: Richmond, VA
Off Season Rental: Yes
Accreditations ?
ACA
Camp Focus:
Adventure Camps: Ropes Course
Religious Camps: Christian
Sports Camps: Water Sports
Traditional Camps
Art Activities:
  •  Arts and Crafts
  •  Drawing and Painting
  •  Performing Arts

Sports Activities:
  •  General Sports
  •  Archery
  •  Baseball and Softball
  •  Basketball
  •  Cycling
  •  Fishing
  •  Fitness
  •  Golf
  •  Surfing
  •  Swimming

Adventure Activities:
  •  Assorted Adventures
  •  Canoeing
  •  Caving
  •  Environmental
  •  Ropes Course

Academic Activities:
  •  Leadership

Miscellaneous Activities:
  •  Talent Show
  •  Team Building

We have several different sessions which we will list here.




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