Camp Rock Enon - THRIVE ON Backwoods Survival
Backwoods survival program for older scouts at Camp Rock Enon, focusing on outdoor skills and self-reliance.
▌ Editor's read The Camp Rock Enon website loads successfully, specifically detailing the THRIVE ON Backwoods Survival program. This program is designed for youth aged 11-17, focusing on primitive survival skills like fire starting, shelter building, water purification, and navigation. The camp is part of the Boy Scouts of America, Shenandoah Area Council, which suggests a structured outdoor education environment. The website does not explicitly mention ACA accreditation, state licensing, or specific staff-to-camper ratios. There is no explicit mention of background checks for staff on the survival program page. Google reviews for 'Camp Rock Enon' generally show a positive sentiment, with an average rating of 4.7 stars from over 200 reviews, often praising the outdoor experience and facilities. The camp's Facebook page is active under the handle 'CampRockEnon'.
Who thrives here Ages 11–17
Camp Rock Enon - THRIVE ON Backwoods Survival serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in outdoors/nature, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Outdoors/Nature
- Ages: 11–17
- Address: 1300 Boy Scout Camp Rd, Gore, VA 22637, USA
- Phone: (540) 931-0400
- Email: [email protected]
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
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