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Congratulations! Your camper is now registered for Virginia Camp
Woodmen and the staff cant wait to see them!!
When they come to camp, they will be experiencing one of the
most positive and influential times of their lives. To make
sure that we have another great year at camp, we are working on
new programs for this years camp, and triple checkingeverything to
ensure their safety.
At Camp Woodmen, we work hard to provide the best possible camp
experience at the lowest possible prices. Due
to rising costs each year, we will have to have a minimum number
of campers each week. Please be advised that all camp
registrations are conditional on a minimum of 40 campers
registering for each week of camp. If we do not have the
minimum
number of campers registered at least 14 days prior to the start
of camp, that week of camp will be canceled and you will be
notified via the email address you provided at registration.
Encourage everyone to register early so we can ensure all our
camp weeks are held!!
As always, the American Camp Association (ACA) accredits your
camps. The staff we hire will meet and/or exceed
the standards put out by the ACA. The staff will have extensive
training in all the programs that we offer. They will have
special training in CPR, first aid, life guarding, ropes
certification, safety, food service, and extra special training
in
homesickness.
To help with homesickness this year, you will have the ability
to send messages to your camper through Facebook!!
Simply like Virginia Camp Woodmen
(www.facebook.com/virginiacampwoodmen) on Facebook and send us a
private message.
Make sure to include your campers FULL name so we can be sure to
get the message to them. (Please no more than one
message per day!) Also new this year, well be uploading photos
(daily) and videos (weekly) to the Facebook page for each
week of camp. That way its easier for you to save and share
pictures!
We wanted to take this time to remind you of some important
information and rules:
Please dont send any money with your child to camp; they will
not need it. Camp will not be responsible for any lost
money that a child brings to camp.
NO CELL PHONES/CAMERAS! If there is an emergency or if your
camper is experiencing homesickness, they will be
allowed to use the phone at camp. The staff at Camp Woodmen is
entrusted with the safety and trust of all campers.
Todays cell phones are equipped with cameras and internet access
and it can be a dangerous combination if used
inappropriately. Any actions deemed inappropriate by the staff
may result in dismissal of your camper from camp. So
please check their backpacks and suitcases thoroughly!
Electronics of any kind are NOT permitted. That includes (but is
not limited to): cell phones, cameras, video cameras,
gaming devices, reading devices, mp3 players, computers, note
pad computers, etc. We want to avoid your camper
loosing this equipment or this equipment being damaged.
Do not bring food to camp: no snacks, no gum, no beverages. Camp
has snacks available to your children twice a day.
Camp Check-in is on Sunday beginning at 2:00pm. We encourage you
to stay for a camp picnic at 5:30 PM with
hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, cookies and drinks for all. This
picnic is a time for you to meet the staff and see the camp.
On check-in day at the Thaxton camp, our zip line will also be
open for you to try from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM (Please, donot bring
pets with you on check-in day.)
Check-out is on Thursday. Plan to arrive at 4:00 PM, as well
start at 4:10 pm with an awards celebration and a video of
the camps activities that week. Youll be able to check-out your
camper at 5:15pm (please do not forget to pick up
medications from our Medic!). We will have a short presentation
by a Woodmen of the World Field Representative
about Virginias 529 College Savings Plan during the awards
celebration.
If a disciplinary or medical concern arises with your child
while at camp, you will be contacted. If we are unable to
contact you, the second parent or emergency contact will be
contacted. If you have any questions or concerns before or
during camp, feel free to contact us. Scotts cell is
540-915-4198 or Sheris cell is 804-334-9691. You can also reach us
at
our camp email: [email protected].
Thanks for your continued support!
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WHAT TO PACK
Sleeping bag, pillow, blanket & sheets (twin) At least 5
changes of clothes
Toiletry items /toothbrush/paste Night clothes Swimsuit (Modest
swimwear no bikinis or
speedos) Closed toed shoes or boots & socks Towels,
washcloths, soap and shampoo Pool towel (flip flops allowed @ pool
only) Sunscreen (non-oily) Properly labeled medication Light jacket
& rain gear Flashlight Insect repellant
LABEL ALL ITEMSBe sure to label all items with the campersname.
Items left at camp will not be mailed.
WHAT NOT TO PACK
Radios/CD Players/ipods/ipads/kindles/
nooks/mp3 players etc Jewelry of any kind Cell Phones (will be
collected and returned
after camp is completed.) Cameras / Video cameras No food,
candy, gum or snacks Weapons of any kind (guns, knives, etc.)
Blow-dryers are permitted but not
encouraged due to limited electricity in thebathhouse
Any of the above items will be confiscated andreturned at the
end of the week.
Camp Woodmen Facebook
Communication/Pictures
1. Go to www.facebook.com/virginiacampwoodmen and like our
page
2. To send your Camper a Bunk Note send a private message to our
Facebook page put a heading on
it: Example BUNK NOTE for Scott Koebel
3. Please send only 1 Bunk Note per day. Bunk Notes will be
printed at 7 am every Morning.
4. Pictures and videos will be uploaded to facebook daily.
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THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
Please use these numbers only
emergencies. Campers will not b
allowed to call home unless it is
emergency.
Thaxton Camp: 540-947-0
Scotts Cell: 540-915-419
Sheris Cell: 804-334-969
VISITATION: We encourage you
visit camp on arrival and departu
days, not through the week. Thihelps your camper gain some
independence.
HEALTH & SAFETY: Safety is a
priority with us. In case of an
emergency, a physician is on ca
needed.
CARDS & LETTERS: Please
remember it will take the mail on
two extra working days to reachat camp.
Camp Addresses:
W.O.W. Family Activity Cente
1336 Simmons Mill Rd.
Thaxton, VA 24174
Messages can
also be sent to our Facebpage: Virginia Camp
Woodmen (www.facebook.com/
virginiacampwoodmen). (Max 1
message per day please). Your
message will be printed and
delivered to your camper the nex
morning. Also, be sure to watch
daily photos and weekly videos
posted on the camp facebook pa
for you to save and share!
Directions to the Southwest Va W.O.W.
Family Activity Center (Thaxton) DETOUR
Take Exit 105A to Alternate Route 220 South
towards Bonsack
Take 460 East to Nester Rd., Route 690, about 5
miles before Bedford
Go about 3 miles to the stop sign.
DETOUR ROAD WAY OUT (15 min)
Turn Right on Route 755, Union Church Road
At Church bear right onto 691(A), Quarles Road
Take Left on Route 619, Pendleton Road (B)
Stay straight on Rout 619 it turns into Jordantown
road. (C)
Turn Left onto Route 616, Sanders Road. (D)
Left on route 755, Simmons Mill Road. Follow Simmons Mill, Camp
will be on the right! (E)
