Location

All campers should be dropped off and picked up from the Hearthstone School parking lot.
           11576 Lee Highway
           Sperryville. VA 22740
Campers will be shuttled in the school van to various locations in and around Shenandoah National Park, depending on the camp session.

Gear Lists

For Day Camps, please come prepared every day with:
     Packed lunch
     Comfortable closed-toe hiking shoes or sneakers
     Bathing suit and towel
     Change of clothes (To be left at camp or in backpack)
     Rain gear
     Water bottle
     Hat
     Sunscreen
     Optional Rock-climbing shoes
     Optional Non-toxic bug repellent 

For Backpacking Camps or Overnight Campouts, we ask that you bring:
     Comfortable hiking boots
     Backpack − around 4300 cubic inches or larger
     2 – 32 oz water bottles
     Hat
     Light – preferably a headlamp
     Sunscreen
     Bathing suit and small towel
     1 pair of shorts (preferably no cotton)
     1 pair long pants (preferably no cotton)
     2 shirts- nylon or wicking (preferably no cotton)
     2 pairs of socks (preferably no cotton)
     1 lightweight pair of long underwear
     Food*
     Bowl, fork, spoon
     Pocketknife
     Sandals (closed heel) or comfortable lightweight           
           shoes for wearing around camp
     Whistle with neck string for safety
     Sleeping bag
     Sleeping pad
     Ground sheet or 3 mil. plastic
     5 trash compactor bags
    Weather Dependent Rain jacket (rain pants optional)
     Ladies Sanitary products
     Optional Notebook and pencil

 
     *We will coordinate meals for the backpacking trips at    
     the beginning of camp.

We have some backpacking gear (including backpacks) available to borrow on a first-come, first-served basis. Please inquire.