What is your purpose statement? The Camp Piankatank summer camp program exists to provide a diverse range of age appropriate programs for children and youth that encourage physical, spiritual, social, and emotional growth within a safe and exciting, Christ-centered environment.
Where are you located? Camp Piankatank resides along the beautiful Piankatank River in Hartfield , VA. The camp is located 66 miles east of Richmond , 66 miles north of Hampton Roads and 86 miles south of Fredericksburg. Location
Where will my child sleep? Campers stay in 6 air-conditioned cabins. Four cabins have bathrooms and two have nearby bathing facilities. There are 2 counselors and approximately 15-18 campers per cabin. Campers sleep on bunk beds.
Where and what will my child eat while at camp? The Dining Hall at Camp Piankatank is air-conditioned and meals are served cafeteria style. Meals are kid-friendly, but also well balanced. A salad bar and vegetarian options are available at every meal. We can work with you on special needs for allergies.
Weather Questions: High Heat- trust us we know its hot, we're out there with the kids too! During extremely hot days we take extra precautions to keep kids happy and healthy like extra breaks, extra water coolers, and extra pool time. We often move around our schedule to move more active games to evenings. Cabins and dining facilities are air conditioned. Storms- We monitor weather conditions and forecasts throughout the day. During storms or when storms are predicted we play indoor games and try to reschedule to exciting activities the kids look forward to. All boating, swimming, campouts, ropes course activities, and outdoor sports will be cancelled if we hear thunder or expect storms.
This will be my child's first time away from home. What will be done if they miss home and what is done to help them feel comfortable at camp? Right away we help each camper make a new friend and get acquainted with the new environment. This helps a lot. It's natural for kids to miss home a little. Our staff are trained in how to talk the campers through these feelings of missing home. There are many things you can do to help your child be prepared for camp. Read our homesickness info page for tips on how to prepare for camp (many causes of homesickness are from things that happen before the camper ever arrives at camp). If our efforts to talk your camper through their feelings of missing home do not work and they are not able to enjoy themselves we will call you and talk with you about what we can do as a next step sometimes this is just a little talk with Mom, sometimes its going home.
What activities are offered? Camp Piankatank offers activities that are age appropriate and always voluntary for campers. Campers may participate in a low ropes challenge course, rock-climbing wall, zip line, our V-Swing, swimming pool, water front activities (canoeing, sailing, fishing, etc.), arts and crafts building, sports on our 2 large activity fields, basketball and volleyball areas.
What are the worship services like? Interactive and age-appropriate worship services and Bible studies take place in the outdoor worship area, dining hall and on the dock at the waterfront depending on the weather and bug conditions. Services are lead by a weekly camp pastor and camp staff.
Do you have a camp store? Yes, each day campers (day campers and overnight campers) will have an opportunity to visit the trading post to buy snacks and camp memorabilia. Campers should bring between $5 and $50 for the week.
What is the staff like? Our staff is excellent! Camper-to-staff ratios are kept low to assure that every camper receives personal attention from our staff. The Camp Piankatank summer staff consists of a Co-Director couple (meet the directors), Assistant Director, three Activity Specialists, Cabin Counselors, and Counselors in Training. All cabin counselors and supervising staff are at least 18 years of age and have been carefully selected to serve as positive Christian role models. All are trained to safely perform their specific job duties and are first aid and CPR certified. Certified lifeguards are on duty at all water activities.
When are pick-up and drop-off times? For overnight camps drop off time is 4:30pm on the date scheduled for arrival. Arrivals for overnight camps are always 4:30pm on Sundays. Overnight camps conclude with a closing ceremony, which starts at 10:30am on the date scheduled for pick-up. Pick-up is always Friday (Wednesday for Mini-Camp). All campers must be picked up by 11:30am on the Friday scheduled for pick-up. Times for day camp drop offs and pick-ups are included in the camp description.
How can I talk to my child while he or she is at camp? Family and friends may write e-mails ( guest@camppiankatank.org with camper's name in subject line) or send mail and packages to their camper ( P.O. Box 435 Hartfield , VA 23071 ). Campers love to get mail! You may also send stamps and stationary with your camper for them to write to you. See our mail and email guidelines info. Cell phones are not permitted at camp, the camp will call you if we need you. We believe in letting parents know what's going on. We will call you if your camper is ill, needs medication you have not previously authorized, is emotionally distraught, or we need to consult you on behavior issues. We do our best to communicate with parents anything we think you will be concerned about.
You may also be interested in our Registration Guidelines.
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