Oak Camp

Experience thrilling adventures at Oak Camp, where we blend classic outdoor activities with urban forest and waterway exploration. From exciting whitewater rafting to team-based high ropes challenges, there’s something for every adventurous kid. Our tree climbing camps feature arborist-style climbing and high ropes, always with safety in mind. Kids are harnessed and belayed by instructors during climbs, with a “challenge by choice” approach. Activities include tree canopy climbs, limbwalks, giant swings, swimming, and whitewater rafting on the James —always with life jackets in the river. Ground-level fun includes creative games, knot tying, tree identification, and more. Our goal is for your kids to come away with practical adventuring skills and a deeper appreciation for the outdoors. It’s a thrilling and safe week of summer outdoor excitement!

These activities can be relatively strenuous and require a moderate level of physical fitness. Our staff to participant ratio is 1:4 and all staff must be at least 18 years old, go through at least a week of training, and are certified in CPR and First Aid.

Although we love to see graduating Saplings in Oak, previous experience is not required.

We have three Oak camps – White Oak, Red Oak, and Post Oak. The three groups will be separate for the majority of the camp day, so if you have campers that would like to be together, be sure to sign them up for the same group. These programs are identical aside from a different set of campers and counselors.

Camp runs Monday through Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., with a flexible pickup window between 3:30 and 4:00. Camp is held in Forest Hill Park and the James River Park System.