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Camper Application*
Download 2005 Camper Application (PDF file)
Download 2005 Camper Application (Microsoft Word file)

Cover letter for Camper Application*
Download 2005 Cover Letter (PDF file)
Download 2005 Cover Letter (Microsoft Word file)

Medical Form
(required for all 2005 campers)
Download 2005 Medical Form (PDF file)
Download 2005 Medical Form (Microsoft Word file)

Generic Information Letter for 2005 Summer Sessions
Download 2005 Information Letter (PDF file)
Download 2005 Information Letter (Microsoft Word file)

Staff Application
Download 2005 Staff Applicaiton (PDF file)
Download 2005 Camper Application (Microsoft Word file)



*Camper Application Information and Procedures


In processing applications highest priority is given to returning campers who have demonstrated their interest in Nature Camp and its programs through their previous experiences here. Next priority will be given to scholarship winners selected by garden clubs or other appropriate organizations. Finally, when all else is equal, acceptance will be determined by the date of application postmark and, if necessary, random drawing. We typically receive more applications than we can accept, so it is important to mail your application as soon as possible. As the winter progresses, the number of vacancies in each session will be updated on this site.

Please note that there are two instances where campers of a given age may be accepted in one of two sessions. For ninth graders we generally recommend Second Session, but will sometimes offer places for ninth graders in First Session. We recommend Third Session for returning sixth graders and Fourth Session for new campers. If you have specific questions or requests, please contact us.

Acceptances (and regrets) will be mailed beginning in February. We will hold all checks until we can offer an acceptance. If you must be put on the waiting list, we will hold your check until we can offer you a place or until you request its return. This year, in the interest of reducing mailing costs, we will implement a new procedure by which parents or guardians may choose to receive the acceptance letter and medical form via email rather than traditional mail. Please note this option on the back of the application form. We will happily mail these materials to anyone who does not choose the email option.

Please remember that Nature Camp is unique in its academic focus. Since its conception Nature Camp has emphasized experiential education in natural history and environmental studies. All campers are expected to accept the academic challenges with enthusiasm, commitment and hard work.

Total fee is $600 per camper for a two-week session.


Contact Nature Camp, Inc - Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc.

For general inquiries please email the Nature Camp Director

Summer address: 316 Nature Camp Trail, Vesuvius, VA 24483
Off-season address: PO Box 245, Goochland, VA 23063


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