Summer Camp 2008

The Camp Albemarle Experience

Camp Albemarle offers overnight camping experiences for children and youth of all faiths and denominations. Our mission is to provide safe, fun, and meaningful activities that allow campers an opportunity to build relationships with peers, staff, and God. Many Presbyterian clergy speak of their summer camp experiences as some of the most important in their faith journey. One of the significant ways that New Hope Presbytery helps parents fulfill their baptismal vows to nurture children in the faith is through its summer camping program at Camp Albemarle. Camp Albemarle provides a structured daily program in a close Christian community. We have clear goals of what we want our campers to take home with them when camp is over. Our goal is that all campers will have:

- experienced a joyful week in which they have felt secure and well cared for
- challenged themselves physically and spiritually
- gone home with a deeper understanding of their faith and a sense of Christian commitment
- built new friendships with campers and staff.

NOTES: If a camp is listed on line as "full" please call the camp office at 252-726-4848, or e-mail Robert@campalbemarle.org Because we must fill cabins with males or females, we are accepting a limited number of registrations on line. Even if on-line registration if full, this does not mean that the camp is full.

If you register on line, and use a spam blocker such as earthlink, please add robert@campalbemarle.org and office@campalbemarle.org to your list of people you will accept e-mail from. This will allow us to confirm your registration and communicate with you to answer any questions you may have.

Special Note 2008: Because of "no-shows" we are unable to confirm your summer camp registration until we receive a deposit. Please continue to register on line, however, if you choose not to make a payment on line, please send a deposit of at least $100 to Camp Albemarle so we can confirm your registration.

Sea Kayak Camp

for campers entering 6th-9th

The silent joy of sea kayaking is an unobtrusive way to connect with nature. Sea kayaking enables the adventurer to experience the rhythm of the seas just as the whales and dolphins do. Campers will live at camp and do some regular camp activities but spend about half a day kayaking every day. Experienced, professionally certified instructors will teach technique and safety before guiding trips around Huggins Island and Bear Island. These camps are physically demanding so a good level of fitness is required to enjoy the experience. This is a begining kayak camp, but most campers will find 3-4 hours on the water as enough for each day. This program is offered in cooperation with Barrier Island Outfitters.- Register Now
Dates for Sea Kayak Camp 2008:
July 13-18, 2008

Two Week Camp

for campers entering 6th-8th

If you love camp and can not get enough in one week, our two week camp is just for you! We do everything that you would normally do in a Middle camp, and also add some new fun activities. You will have more time to develop skills and friendships while enjoying all of the activities that make camp great! Come see what exciting activities we are planning for your week here.- Register Now
Dates for Two Week Camp 2008:
June 15 - June 27, 2008

Junior Camp

for campers entering 2nd-5th

Bring your energy and excitement with you when you come to Camp Albemarle?s Junior Camps. Junior campers live in cabins with up to 13 other campers and two counselors. Campers use our modern tiled bathhouse and eat together in the dining hall. They rotate through daily activities with their cabin and a co-cabin. In the evenings everyone participates in all camp games like Smugglers and Wells Fargo. Daily activities include arts and crafts, sailing, swimming, Bible study, cabin devotions, and lots of other fun games.
- Register Now
Dates for Junior Camp 2008:
Junior #1 June 8 - June 13, 2008
Junior #2 July 6 - July 11, 2008
Junior #3 July 27 - August 1, 2008

Middlers Camp

for campers entering 6th-8th

Adventure, fun, and fellowship await you at our Middlers Camps. Experience all that Camp Albemarle has to offer with cool counselors and lots of new friends to meet. Middlers live in cabins with up to 13 other campers and two counselors. Campers use our modern tiled bathhouse and eat together in the dining hall. They rotate through daily activities with their cabin and a co-cabin. In the evenings everyone participates in all camp activities like the Olympics and Skit Night. - Register Now
Dates for Middle Camp 2008:
Middle Camp #1 June 15 - June 20, 2008
Middle Camp #2 June 22 - June 27, 2008
Middle Camp #3 July 13 - July 18, 2008
Middle Camp #4 July 20 - July 25, 2008

Service Corps Camp

for campers entering 10th-12th

Are you interested in camp ministry? Would you like to learn new skills that will help you be an effective leader? If you are a responsible young adult, this is your time to demonstrate your level of maturity, cooperation, cheerfulness, energy, Christian character, and values to senior staff. Service Corps campers will live and work under the direct supervision of a cabin counselor in our residential program. In addition to getting a first-hand taste of working in Outdoor Ministry, they will meet with the summer program director to begin learning and developing counseling skills. This is a great opportunity to ?test the water? if you think you might like to work at Camp Albemarle one summer.- Register Now
Dates for Service Corp 2008
Service Corp #1 June 8 - June 13, 2008
Service Corp #2 July 6 - July 11, 2008
Service Corp #3 July 27 - August 1, 2008

Last-Blast Camp

for campers entering 8th-12th

Last-Blast camp offers all of the fun of the Middlers Camps in a laid-back atmosphere. You will get to stay up late, sleep in, and choose what activities your cabin wants to do. Challenging Bible studies will provide you an opportunity to get to know others, yourself, and your God. Join us for this last blast of the summer!- Register Now
Dates for Last Blast 2008:
August 3 - August 8, 2008

Mini-Camp

for campers entering 1st-4th

Are you a first time camper, or just someone who is not quite ready for a whole week away? This camp is designed with you in mind. A special shorter camp, packed full of fun and learning. You will get to stay in a cabin with up to 14 other campers and two counselors, and try all of the main activities we offer during a full week of camp. Daily activities include arts and crafts, sailing, swimming, Bible study, cabin devotions and lots of fun cames..- Register Now
Dates for Mini-Camp 2008:
Mini-Camp #1 June 29 - July 1, 2008

SCUBA Camp

for campers entering 9-12th

Camp Albemarle, in cooperation with Discovery Diving, is offering SCUBA camp this summer. Campers will spend 45 hours getting instruction and dive practice in order to receive their PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) Junior Open Water Certification, if they are under 15, or PADI Open Water Certification if they are over 15. PADI Junior Open Water Certification can be upgraded to PADI Open Water certification after their 15th birthday with no additional instruction (just a small fee). Fee includes all classroom instruction, two pool instruction sessions and four open water dives (weather permitting). We are planning four shore entry dives and one dive off a boat on a real ship wreck! Participants must provide their own mask, snorkle, fins and book (details will be sent with confirmation), but everything else will be provided. Because of the amount of time required for campers to receive this certification they will be spending most of their week learning about diving and actually diving, so normal camp activities will be limited.

Note: Because of the extra time required, this camp will end at 5:30 on Friday, however no dinner will be served at camp for those campers.- Register Now
Dates for SCUBA Camp 2008:
SCUBA Camp July 20-25, 2008

Important additional SCUBA Camp Information