Day Camps Residential Camps Expeditions

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1 Day Camps Residential Camps Expeditions

2 Who We Are There is a magic, an exhilaration, and a potent significance that comes from knowing you ve made an impact in someone s life. In 1997, my husband Austin and I founded Adventure Links with a resolute passion that profound experiences can uncover courage, build community, and inspire connection. The dream was built alongside the depth of patience we were granted from our two daughters (with TWO entrepreneurs as parents)! They now relish in their Adventure Links experiences and know, firsthand, the significance of building this community and family. We proudly embark on our 19th year of Adventure Links and thank our community of dedicated followers and impassioned staff who possess an artful ability to reach the hearts and adventurous spirits of thousands to truly make a difference. This is our life s purpose and we are privileged to have found it! -Anna Birch, Founder & CEO Adventure Links programs strive to challenge the individual, develop teamwork and empower the participant to protect the environment. We create a positive learning culture, and challenge ourselves to be on the forefront of outdoor educational practices. Our staff is motivated to educate youth in the outdoors. They create experiences that provide the back-drop for individual and team development through the use of high adventure, environmental, and team building activities during our summer camps. Grow with Adventure Links LEADER IN TRAINING EXPEDITIONS RESIDENTIAL CAMPS DAY CAMPS

3 Day Camps Hemlock Adventure Length: Five days, Monday - Friday Times: 9am-4pm Grades: 2-3 Location: All activities, and pick up locations take place at Hemlock Overlook Regional Park in Clifton, VA Options: Arlington pickup available 8am-5pm Cost: $425 Arlington $495 Team Building River Tubing & Scavenger Hunt Climbing and Hiking Environmental Education Outdoor Living Skills

4 Day Camps Classic Adventure Length: Five days, Monday - Friday Times: 8am-5pm Grades: 3-5 Cost: $495 Team Building at Hemlock Overlook, Clifton, VA Canoeing at Hemlock Overlook, Clifton, VA Climbing at Hemlock Overlook, Clifton, VA Caving at Indians Head Cave, Shepherdstown, WV Outdoor Living Skills at Hemlock Overlook, Clifton, VA Ultimate Adventure Length: Five days, Monday - Friday Times: 8am-5pm Grades: 6-7 Cost: $495 Team Building at Hemlock Overlook, Clifton, VA Kayaking at Hemlock Overlook, Clifton, VA Rock Climbing at Carderock, MD Caving at Whitings Neck Cave, Shepherdstown, WV Outdoor Living Skills at Hemlock Overlook, Clifton, VA

5 Summit Adventure Length: Five days, Monday - Friday Times: 8am-5pm Grades: 7-8 Cost: $550 Team Building at Hemlock Overlook, Clifton, VA Rock Climbing at Great Falls Park, VA Caving at Whitings Neck Cave, Shepherdstown, WV Sailing on Potomac River, VA Mountain Biking at Burke Lake Park, VA

6 Residential Camps Ultimate Residential Adventure Length: Five days, Monday Friday Times: 8am-9am drop off, 4pm-5pm pick up Grades: 6-7 Accommodations: Campers will sleep in on-site bunkhouses at Hemlock Overlook Regional Park Cost: $695 Team Building Caving at Whitings Neck Cave, Shepherdstown, WV Rock Climbing at Carderock, MD Kayaking or Canoeing Outdoor Living Skills River Tubing on Bull Run, Clifton, VA Campfires, arts & crafts, field games, and more! Residential Adventure on the Water Sailing on the Potomac River Kayaking or Canoeing River Tubing on Bull Run Team Building Outdoor Living Skills Campfires, arts & crafts, field games, and more! Residential Adventure for Cavers Two days of Caving: Whitings Neck Cave, Shepherdstown, WV and Glade Cave, Mt. Solon, VA Team Building Kayaking or Canoeing Outdoor Living Skills River Tubing on Bull Run Campfires, arts & crafts, field games, and more!

7 Multi-Week Residential Adventure Length: Twelve days, Monday the following Friday Times: 8am-9am drop off, 4pm-5pm pick up Grades: 8-9 Accommodations: Campers will sleep in on-site bunkhouses at Hemlock Overlook, and in tents at family campgrounds Cost: $1295 Daily Activity Options Include: Team Building and Zipline Mountain Biking at Burke Lake Park, Fairfax Station, VA Sailing on the Potomac River Caving at Whitings Neck Cave, Shepherdstown, WV Rock Climbing at Great Falls, VA and Carderock, MD Canoeing or Kayaking Outdoor Living Skills River Tubing Campfires, arts and crafts, field games, and more! Overnight Field Trip Options Include: Hiking in Shenandoah National Park Caving at Glade Cave in Mt. Solon, VA Canoeing at Lake Moomaw, George Washington and Jefferson National Park, VA

8 One Week Expeditions Expeditions are extended overnight camps that travel to a wide variety of exciting destinations. These experiences are designed to be fun and challenging for both new campers and experienced adventurers. Appalachian Adventure Length: Seven days, Sunday - Saturday Grades: 7-8 & 9-10 Cost: $850 Team Building at Hemlock Overlook, Clifton, VA Caving at Whitings Neck Cave, Shepherdstown, WV Rock Climbing and Hiking at Cooper s Rock, Morgantown, WV White Water Rafting on Youghiogheny River, Ohiopyle, PA Natural Waterslides at Ohiopyle State Park, PA

9 Shenandoah Adventure Length: Seven days, Sunday - Saturday Grades: 7-8 & 9-10 Cost: $850 Team Building at Hemlock Overlook, Clifton, VA Backpacking in the Blue Ridge Mountains Paddling on the Shenandoah River Natural Waterslides at White Oak Canyon, Shenandoah National Park Rock Climbing at Elizabeth s Furnace, Front Royal, VA

10 Two Week Expeditions Appalachian Odyssey Length: 14 days, Sunday Saturday Grades: Cost: $1750 Team Building at Hemlock Overlook, Clifton, VA Rafting on the New River, WV Rock Climbing at New River Gorge, WV Three days of Backpacking at Cranberry Wilderness, WV Caving at Glade Cave, Mt. Solon, VA Hiking at Old Rag Mountain, VA Hiking at Spruce Knob and Seneca Rocks, WV

11 New England Length: 14 days, Sunday Saturday Grades: Cost: $1995 Team Building at Hemlock Overlook, Clifton, VA Rock Climbing at the Gunks, New Paltz, NY Backpacking in the White Mountains, NH Service Learning Project at Camp Dodge, Pinkham, NH White Water Rafting on the Hudson River, NY Mohican Outdoor Center Lake, Blairstown, NJ Hiking in the Adirondacks, NY

12 Leadership In Training Our new LIT program provides an exciting opportunity for returning campers grades 10-12, through an immersive experience in leadership and group management. Following an initial three day training, LITs will participate and assist with a residential camp of their choosing. With the conclusion of their camp session, LITs will receive a feedback session with their instructors. Primary Responsibilities: Under the supervision of Adventure Links Lead Instructors, lead on-site activities for campers age 8 13 Provide supervision and guidance for campers throughout their camp experience. Assist Instructors with camp preparation, facilitation, and clean-up Assist with facility maintenance as necessary Specific responsibilities will be determined based on the specific camp session

13 Meet Our Camp Director Ryan Dale The main reason that I have chosen to step into the role of summer camp director is that I love the impact that we have on our campers throughout the time they spend with us at summer camp. I believe in the power of facilitation in the sense that people are more inclined to making sustainable changes within themselves when they are guided to a conclusion instead of told what to change. We, at Adventure Links, excel at catalyzing those personal changes all while having fun. -Ryan Dale, Summer Camp Director How long have you worked for Adventure Links? Two years in March. Where s home? I have been lucky enough to find a lot of places throughout my life that I consider home, but Virginia will always be my favorite. What are you looking forward to most this summer? I am most excited about watching our campers during our redeveloped residential camp program. We are putting a lot of time into making sure that our residential camp experience is the absolute best. What s your favorite outdoor activity? My favorite outdoor activity is sailing. Lasers, C-420, V15 s, J-22 s, Hobie Cats, Beneteau 46 s and even canoes with shirts as sails, it doesn t matter, I want to sail it. What s a fun fact about you? I once shook the mummified hand of a man who fought in the Crusades.

14 Frequently Asked Questions Are you accredited? Yes. The American Camping Association, a nationally recognized certifying body, accredits Adventure Links. How are my children transported? Participants are transported by both van and mini-bus. All drivers are screened and must be approved by our insurance company. All of our drivers are required to complete a supplemental Adventure Links driver training program. Adventure Links strictly adheres to regulations set forth by the Virginia Department of Transportation. What are your staff s qualifications? Our lead instructors must be over the age of 21 years old, hold appropriate certifications, and are subject to pre-employment drug screening and background checks. Our assistant instructors must be over the age of 18, hold a current minimum certification in First Aid and CPR and are subject to pre-employment drug screening and background checks. All of our instructors are selected based on their skills in outdoor leadership and a high degree of commitment to working with youth. What is the ratio of campers to instructors? We maintain a ratio of 7:1 during Day Camps and approximately 6:1 during overnight programs. Is there any special equipment I need to buy for the trip? Campers must be prepared to bring the items listed on the pack list for their specific camp. This may include specific items such as backpacks, sleeping bags, or certain types of clothing. All other adventure equipment such as helmets, harnesses, or paddles will be supplied by Adventure Links. Can my child bring a cellular phone or other electronic device to camp? No. The Adventure Links camp program is designed to immerse campers into the natural environment and dynamics of the group experience. The use of these items is severely disruptive to maintaining this atmosphere. In the event of an emergency, the staff is instructed to maintain contact with the Adventure Links office and the parents of the camper. All summer camp policies can be found by going to: In cooperation with NOVA Parks

15 Additional Outdoor Programs Adventure Links at Hemlock Overlook is more than just summer camp! We also offer: Team Building Programs Adventure Sports Environmental Education Facility & Site Rentals Adventure Trips For more information Call: Visit:

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