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Triple-R Ranch,
a 370 acre working ranch in southern Chesapeake VA, has just
the right programs for boys and girls, as well as teenagers.
Triple-R offers a time proven quality program just right for
your child's summer camp experience.
Begun in 1960,
Triple-R has served many thousands of children, offering the
same quality, Christian camping experience year after year. Summer
Staff are recruited from colleges far and wide, based on their
Christian Commitment and their desire to have a positive impact
in the life and faith of their campers.
Whether your
camper mounts up for a horseback ride, launches a canoe for a
glide down the Northwest river, tests their skill at archery
and riflery, or just takes a stroll through our acres of woodlands,
they'll be sure to discover the excitement of the Triple-R when
they attend one of our summer camps.
Programs and Camps
Day Camp
(Ages 7-10)
Get the
full day of Adventure camp while spending nights at home. Campers
start each day at 8 AM and leave at 6:45 PM. 3 meals, Skill Areas
and afternoon activities are all included. Monday through Friday
(Friday is 6:00 check-out.)
Adventure
Camp (Ages 8-13)
Imagine
your child shooting an arrow for the first time or guiding his
canoe down the Northwest River. These and other week long adventures
awaiting campers at Triple-R Ranch. Campers choose 4 of the following
skill areas to enjoy. (Note: Adventure Camp does not include
Horseback riding. For Adventure Camp fun with horses please see
Trail Riders Camp)
Campers perfect
their skills in four classes each day, choosing from:
Crafts- Campers create a craft for each season of the
year
Sportsmanship- Basketball and Soccer make up this skill
area
Performing Arts- Kids express themselves through drama
and sign language
Explorers- Venture down the river in a canoe and learn
about the great outdoors
Marksmanship- Campers learn archery and riflery in a safe
environment
Skate Boarding- Learn to drop in and grind the rails at
our Skate Park
Water Fun- Campers learn swimming skills while also enjoying
the Water Slide
Retro Games- More popular than ever - Croquet, Bocce Ball,
Badmitton, Frisbee...
Challenge Course- (Age 11-13) The adventure of Challenge Course and Climbing
Wall.
Photography- (Age
11-13) These
campers provide photos for the Parents Page each day
Geocaching- (Age
11-13) Learn
to use a GPS in this outdoor treasure hunting game.
Trained college-age counselors help campers achieve new skills
and experiences: including studying the Bible, a vital part of
camp. Counselors help campers in understanding God's love and
applying His word to their lives.
Trail Riders
Camp (Ages 8-13)
If your
child loves all the energy of Adventure Camp and still wants
to get in the saddle this is the camp! Trail Blazer campers choose
3 skill areas from the adventure camp list and also get trail
rides and experience in the stables.
Horselovers
(for girls) Cowboy Camp (for boys) (Ages 10-13)
Is your
child a budding horseman? If so our Horselovers/ Cowboy Camp
may be just the right choice. Campers spend an entire morning
developing their horsemanship skills. Classes involve riding
lessons (including a choice of vaulting or cowboy skills), barn
management, theory, and horse care. In the afternoon and evening
the fun continues as they join Adventure campers in Bible hour,
swimming, games, camp skits, firesides and more! The week's highlight
is the horse show.
As a member of
CHA, our horsemanship program is among the safest in the country.
Our professional and experienced horse staff is ready to provide
your child with a rewarding and educational week of riding. See
you in the saddle!
Typical Day
(adventure
camp and horselovers/cowboy camp)
Each day begins at the amphitheater with a time of singing and
devotions. After breakfast, campers head for their favorite skill
area classes and a morning full of custom designed fun. Lunch
time and rest hour bring a much needed break before afternoon
swimming, Trading Post, games, Bible discovery time, elective
activities and more. During the Evenings, campers can expect
large group games, cabin skits, prime-time and firesides: a vital
part of our spiritual emphasis.
Teen Camp (Ages 13-17)
Teen
campers love the field events night with the inflatable obstacle
course, truck bash, skate park, BMX track, Challenge course,
Zip Line, high energy worship music, dynamic speakers, and more!
And don't forget the evening service, an important part of the
program. Don't miss out. The Climbing Tower is here as well as
our 60 foot long water slide and don't forget the new covered
riding arena! Only those with an extreme appetite for fun allowed.
Venture Out
(Ages 14-17)
Venure
Out is our outdoor adventure program designed for teens. More
about this program can be learned at our Venture Out Page. Venture Out offers
Mountain Expeditions with whitewater canoeing, rock climbing,
and backpacking as well as Surf Camps.
Calendar & Prices 2008 (Click here for Venture Out calendar
and prices)
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Dates |
Adventure |
Trail Riders |
Horse |
Day Camp |
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June 12-14 |
$240 |
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June 15-20 |
$485 |
$495 |
$595 |
$435 |
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June 22-27 |
$485 |
$495 |
$595 |
$435 |
June 29-July 4
Teen Camp (Ages 13-17) |
$495 |
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$595 |
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July 6-11 |
$485 |
$495 |
$595 |
$435 |
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July 13-18 |
$485 |
$495 |
$595 |
$435 |
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July 20-25 |
$485 |
$495 |
$595 |
$435 |
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July 27-Aug 1 |
$485 |
$495 |
$595 |
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Aug 3-8 |
$485 |
$495 |
$595 |
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Aug 10-15 |
$485 |
$495 |
$595 |
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Add $10 to day camp fee for horseback riding
Add $10 to Teen Camp fee for High Ropes Course
Register On-line Now
Download
a Printable Registration Form
Financial Policy
Your
deposit is nonrefundable and nontransferable. If for whatever
reason you must cancel a session, written notice must be sent
to the office. Week changes require a $25.00 processing fee accompanied
by written notice. Notice for week changes or cancellations may
be sent via Fax at (757) 421-4179. Week changes made within 14
days of your camp date will be considered a cancellation and
no refund of camp fees is given. Triple-R’s refund policy
allows campers to cancel up to 30 days prior to the start of
the reserved camp session with no loss of funds except the nonreturnable
registration fee. In the 30-day period prior to the start of
the camp session, refunds are not available. In case of homesickness
or dismissal for errant behavior refunds are not available. Your
fee covers all meals, lodging, 24-hour supervision, on-site medical
staff, skill area instruction, all activities* included in your
selected program and use of equipment for each skill area and
activity.
*Optional treats and souvenirs may be purchased at the Trading
Post (camp store). We recommend that each camper deposit $20-$40
in a Trading Post account. Venture Out campers need not deposit
funds but may bring spending money. Teen campers may sign up
for our high challenge course on a first come first serve basis.
(Requires an additional $10 fee) and must be included with your
summer camp fee.
Sibling Rebate
Program
We offer a $50 rebate per camper for families registering 3 or
more siblings. Contact our office for further information (757)
421-4177.
Staff
Triple-R
begins recruiting summer staff in January. We visit more than
a dozen Christian colleges and universities throughout the eastern
half of the US. Full references are required of each applicant
as well as a thorough application detailing Christian commitment
and why he or she wishes to work with children. We seek to hire
only the highest quality summer staff.
Mission Statement
"Triple-R
Ranch seeks to impact the lives of children, youth and adults
throughout the mid-Atlantic region by the use of quality, year-round
programs, including summer camp, retreats, outdoor education,
and horsemanship programs. Believing that the outdoors represents
a rich potential for communicating God's essential life truths,
the "Ranch" is committed to a practical presentation
and application of Biblical Truth, using a broad range of outdoor
adventures to develop spiritual and moral depth in tomorrow's
leaders."
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