Blog about Kids Activities

The Treehouse has programs for kids from ages 2 ½ to 12 years old and will be open daily from June 9^th-September 3^rd.  (weekends only April 7-June 3)  They offer the popular Kids in Action Program.   Children ages 6-12 can explore nature, swim, do crafts, play field games and enjoy scavenger hunts.  Saturdays in July and August have tubing trips on the James River for kids aged 8-14 years old.  The young visitors aged 2 ½ to 5 will enjoy easy nature walks, playground, games, stories and pool time.  Full day hours are 9AM-4PM and half day camps are 9AM-Noon and 1PM-4PM

Junior Explorers Specialty Camps

Listed below are the summer camps planned for 2008.  Remember, now is the time to book these camps.  These camps are for kids from 9-12 years old.

July 2-6:  Aeronautics Camp:  Learn the principles of aviation by making kites and gliders and build a remote controlled airplane.

July 9-13:  Photography Camp:  kids will learn to see through the camera’s eye.  Bring your own digital camera.

July 16-20:  Adventure Trek Camp:  Caving, tubing, rock climbing, repelling and snorkeling.

July 23-27:  Remote Controlled Sailing Camp:  Young sailers will construct and then race their own remote controlled yacht, while learning the principals of sailing.

July 30-August 3:  Theatre Camp:  Kids will learn basic acting, dancing and singing wile performing selected pieces from the musical Tom Sawyer.

August 6-10:  Art Exploratory Camp:  Kids can challenge their creativity by glazing and firing several ceramic pieces. 

For information about all of these programs, call 434-325-8180. 

Kids in Wintergreen & Nelson County

A lot of my blog topics come from questions from my real estate clients.  One of the questions that I receive often is, “What can my kids do after ski season ends?”  Don’t worry, there is still a lot for your kids to do in Wintergreen and Nelson County.  Some families even plan an entire Spring Break or extended Summer visit full of activities in or near the resort. 

About thirty years ago, I was a kid in Wintergreen…riding my bike on Black Rock Circle, walking from my Uncle’s house to The Mountain Inn to spend my allowance and swimming for hours at the pool.  (there was only one pool)  I learned to ski at Wintergreen, and I thought that the Summer vacation was also great.  Well, now there is an abundant list of activities to entertain kids of all ages.  I am going to post a list now, but will blog about activities over the coming weeks.

Tennis & Tennis Lessons from Wintergreen’s nationally-known program

Swimming in indoor and outdoor pools

45 holes of golf and golf lessons for all ability levels

Horseback riding and lessons for all ability levels

Hiking on marked trails

The Tree House is open year-round for crafts and adventures

The new Adventure Dome with many games, including Wii

Miniature golf at the Adventure Center

Rock climbing wall

Mountain biking on marked trails

Lake Monocan with its beach and boats

Paint ball sessions

Music and fireworks

Camping at Crabtree Falls

Fishing Nelson County’s many rivers and streams

Tubing on the James River

Day trips to many interesting sites in Charlottesville, Staunton and Waynesboro

The Blue Ridge Parkway

Farmers Markets and Apple Festivals 

And many more…

Summer Camp Reservations

Children's Programs: Kids will love Wintergreen's state-of-the-art Treehouse children's facility, featuring programs for all age groups and a playground.

Another playground is located at Lake Monocan in the valley.