Welcome to the Shrine Mont Camps Web site!

News and Notes - Check here for updates and announcements!

• This site is designed to bring all the information that parents, campers and counselors need to enhance the Shrine Mont experience. Stay tuned for photos from the 2008 season.
• 2009 CAMP DIRECTORS ANNOUNCED!

We are very happy to announce that ALL spots have been filled for 2009 Camp Directors.  Biographies and more information will be available soon.  We are accepting applications for counselors and all other positions for 2009 camp staff, so if you haven’t sent in an application, download one and send it in today!

Art Camp- Maria Gullickson

Explorers' Camp- Darren Steadman

Senior High Youth Conference- Anna Moncure

St. Sebastian's Sports Camp- Ryan Hopkins

St. George's Camp- Joe Wingenbach

St. Andrew's Camp- Carver Weakley

St. Elizabeth's Camp- Laura Lockey

Music and Drama Camp- Erica Westcott

• Click here for the 2009 camps registration form!
• CAMP OPEN HOUSES! For families of campers- either who have already registered or who are considering registering for camp. We will take a walking tour of the facilities and will answer any questions you may have. All events will be from 1:30-3:00 pm. We will meet in the Hotel main lobby. To register for one of these dates please call Anna Moncure. If you are interested in joining us for lunch before the tour ask when you register and we will check the availability.
• Open House Dates: April 19, April 25, May 17.
• Are you looking for a way to support Shrine Mont camps? Click here (scroll to the bottom of the page) for a "wish list" - and a way to support our camp scholarship fund! Thanks!
  

Welcome to the Web site for the Diocese of Virginia’s Summer Camp Program at Shrine Mont!  We are so glad that you’ve found us, and hope that this Web site will help you learn all about Shrine Mont and the wonderful camps offered during the summer.

The summer program at Shrine Mont is a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia.  There are ten amazing camps offered each summer – including a camp for young adults, a camp for entire families, and everything in between.  No matter how old or young you are – whether you have been an Episcopalian your whole life or are just checking out the church – if you are interested in spending some time in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley with others in a safe and welcoming environment, we’ve got a spot for you! 

From hiking to singing, arts and crafts to an evening spent playing Capture the Flag – ALL of our camps offer a mixture of recreation, group building, spiritual development and just plain ‘ol fun!  

Please browse this Web site, and do not hesitate to be in touch if you have any further questions or concerns.  We accept registrations for campers starting December 27, 2008, and begin accepting applications for counselors on January 1, 2009.  In 2008, the Diocese of Virginia’s Summer Camp programs at Shrine Mont welcomed over 650 campers and 70 staff members: hopefully in 2009 you can join us! 

Peace,
Paris Ball, Director of Shrine Mont Camps

MISSION STATEMENT:

The Diocese of Virginia’s summer camp program at Shrine Mont exists to promote the emotional and spiritual development of children, youth, and young adults through the fostering of a safe and positive environment for all. It is the goal of this program to encourage the growth of relationships with self, others, and God.