Summer Camp 2009

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 Office@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 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: 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 $150 to Camp Albemarle so we can confirm your registration.

Sea Kayak Camp

July 12-17, 2009

for campers entering 6th-9th

Tuition: $515

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.

Two Week Camp

July 5 - July 17, 2009

for campers entering 6th-8th

Tuition: $810

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.

Junior Camp

Jr #1 June 14 - June 19, 2009

Jr #2 June 28 - July 3, 2009

Jr #3 July 19 - July 24, 2009

Jr #4 August 2- August 7, 2009

for campers entering 2nd-5th

Tuition: $370

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.

Middlers Camp

Middle #1 June 21 - June 26, 2009

Middle #2 July 5 - July 10, 2009

Middle #3 July 12 - July 17, 2009

Middle #4 July 26 - July 31, 2009

for campers entering 6th-8th

Tuition: $370

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.

Service Corps Camp

Service Corp #1 June 14 - June 19, 2009

Service Corp #2 June 28 - July 3, 2009

Service Corp #3 July 19 - July 24, 2009

Service Corp #4 August 2 - August 7, 2009

for campers entering 10th-12th

Tuition: $370

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.

Last-Blast Camp

August 9 - August 14, 2009

for campers entering 8th-12th

Tuition: $370

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.

Mini Camp

Mini-Camp #1 June 28 - June 30, 2009

Mini-Camp #2 July 1 - July 3, 2009

for campers entering 1st-4th

Tuition: $185

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 games.

SCUBA Camp

July 26-31, 2009

for campers entering 9-12th

Tuition: $710

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. Important additional SCUBA Camp Information