Chanco on the James
4.8
|
394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA 23881
Chanco on the James is a co-ed, residential camp for ages 8–16, offering a wide range of outdoor activities, spiritual growth, and community-building in a beautiful riverfront setting. Accredited and highly rated, it’s a place for fun, friendship, and adventure.
Chanco on the James is a co-ed, residential camp for ages 8–16, offering a wide range of outdoor activities, spiritual growth, and community-building in a beautiful riverfront setting. Accredited and highly rated, it’s a place for fun, friendship, and adventure.
Chanco on the James is a co-ed, residential camp for ages 8–16, offering a wide range of outdoor activities, spiritual growth, and community-building in a beautiful riverfront setting. Accredited and highly rated, it’s a place for fun, friendship, and adventure.
About Chanco on the James
About Chanco on the James
Where kids grow, explore, and make lifelong friends
Philosophy: Chanco on the James is a place where your child will build confidence, try new adventures, and form deep friendships in a supportive, faith-based community. The camp’s award-winning program blends outdoor fun with personal growth, and every camper is welcomed as part of the Chanco family. With a beautiful riverfront setting and caring staff, it’s a safe, nurturing space for kids to unplug, explore, and thrive.
Philosophy: Chanco on the James is a place where your child will build confidence, try new adventures, and form deep friendships in a supportive, faith-based community. The camp’s award-winning program blends outdoor fun with personal growth, and every camper is welcomed as part of the Chanco family. With a beautiful riverfront setting and caring staff, it’s a safe, nurturing space for kids to unplug, explore, and thrive.
Philosophy: Chanco on the James is a place where your child will build confidence, try new adventures, and form deep friendships in a supportive, faith-based community. The camp’s award-winning program blends outdoor fun with personal growth, and every camper is welcomed as part of the Chanco family. With a beautiful riverfront setting and caring staff, it’s a safe, nurturing space for kids to unplug, explore, and thrive.
Ages:
8
-
16
years old
Pricing:
$120
/day
$720
/week
Camp sessions & schedule
Camp sessions & schedule
Chanco on the James is a place where your child will build confidence, try new adventures, and form deep friendships in a supportive, faith-based community. The camp’s award-winning program blends outdoor fun with personal growth, and every camper is welcomed as part of the Chanco family. With a beautiful riverfront setting and caring staff, it’s a safe, nurturing space for kids to unplug, explore, and thrive.
Chanco on the James is a place where your child will build confidence, try new adventures, and form deep friendships in a supportive, faith-based community. The camp’s award-winning program blends outdoor fun with personal growth, and every camper is welcomed as part of the Chanco family. With a beautiful riverfront setting and caring staff, it’s a safe, nurturing space for kids to unplug, explore, and thrive.
Chanco on the James is a place where your child will build confidence, try new adventures, and form deep friendships in a supportive, faith-based community. The camp’s award-winning program blends outdoor fun with personal growth, and every camper is welcomed as part of the Chanco family. With a beautiful riverfront setting and caring staff, it’s a safe, nurturing space for kids to unplug, explore, and thrive.
Boys & girls aged 8-16•Mon–Fri, Sun from 1PM–11AM•25/day & 100/week
Chanco uses a tiered pricing system:
Tier 1 is a supporter rate, while Tier 2 is a subsidized rate—all campers get the same experience, regardless of tier.
Military families receive a 10% discount.
Register early for $15–$25 off (December signups).
Refer a friend and earn $100 Chanco Bucks for future camp sessions.
Scholarship applications are due by May 15.
2025 session prices range from $125 to $1,660, depending on the length and type of camp.
Family Camp is a flat $150.
Winter Camp is $125.
No sibling discounts listed. Extended hours not specified. Daily and weekly pricing is estimated based on session rates.
Chanco uses a tiered pricing system:
Tier 1 is a supporter rate, while Tier 2 is a subsidized rate—all campers get the same experience, regardless of tier.
Military families receive a 10% discount.
Register early for $15–$25 off (December signups).
Refer a friend and earn $100 Chanco Bucks for future camp sessions.
Scholarship applications are due by May 15.
2025 session prices range from $125 to $1,660, depending on the length and type of camp.
Family Camp is a flat $150.
Winter Camp is $125.
No sibling discounts listed. Extended hours not specified. Daily and weekly pricing is estimated based on session rates.
Chanco uses a tiered pricing system:
Tier 1 is a supporter rate, while Tier 2 is a subsidized rate—all campers get the same experience, regardless of tier.
Military families receive a 10% discount.
Register early for $15–$25 off (December signups).
Refer a friend and earn $100 Chanco Bucks for future camp sessions.
Scholarship applications are due by May 15.
2025 session prices range from $125 to $1,660, depending on the length and type of camp.
Family Camp is a flat $150.
Winter Camp is $125.
No sibling discounts listed. Extended hours not specified. Daily and weekly pricing is estimated based on session rates.
Activities & amenities
Activities & amenities
Campers enjoy a wide range of activities. Daily themes often include:
High-Ropes-Course
Zip-Lining
Sailing
Canoeing
Kayaking
Swimming
Archery
Arts-and-Crafts
Nature-Education
Campfires
Team-Building
Rock-Climbing
Obstacle-Courses
Worship
Devotions
Hiking
Paddle-Boarding
Games
Skits
Songs
Pool-Activities
Low-Ropes-Course
Superman-Swing
Basketball
Gaga
Evening-Programs
Orienteering
Outdoor-Cooking
Survivor-Games
Chanco on the James is a place where your child will build confidence, try new adventures, and form deep friendships in a supportive, faith-based community. The camp’s award-winning program blends outdoor fun with personal growth, and every camper is welcomed as part of the Chanco family. With a beautiful riverfront setting and caring staff, it’s a safe, nurturing space for kids to unplug, explore, and thrive.
Chanco on the James is a place where your child will build confidence, try new adventures, and form deep friendships in a supportive, faith-based community. The camp’s award-winning program blends outdoor fun with personal growth, and every camper is welcomed as part of the Chanco family. With a beautiful riverfront setting and caring staff, it’s a safe, nurturing space for kids to unplug, explore, and thrive.
Chanco on the James is a place where your child will build confidence, try new adventures, and form deep friendships in a supportive, faith-based community. The camp’s award-winning program blends outdoor fun with personal growth, and every camper is welcomed as part of the Chanco family. With a beautiful riverfront setting and caring staff, it’s a safe, nurturing space for kids to unplug, explore, and thrive.
Birthdays:
No
What people are saying
4.8
My child loved the activities and caring staff!
Location
394 Floods Drive, Spring Grove, VA 23881
Additional info
Additional info
Chanco is accredited by the ACA and affiliated with the Episcopal Church. Specialty sessions include Adventure, Mariner’s, and Wilderness camps. The camp has been voted Best Summer Camp in Virginia for multiple years and offers a strong tradition of community and spiritual growth.
Chanco is accredited by the ACA and affiliated with the Episcopal Church. Specialty sessions include Adventure, Mariner’s, and Wilderness camps. The camp has been voted Best Summer Camp in Virginia for multiple years and offers a strong tradition of community and spiritual growth.
Chanco is accredited by the ACA and affiliated with the Episcopal Church. Specialty sessions include Adventure, Mariner’s, and Wilderness camps. The camp has been voted Best Summer Camp in Virginia for multiple years and offers a strong tradition of community and spiritual growth.
Health & safety
Health & safety
Affiliations: ACA, Episcopal Church, Diocese of Southern Virginia
Special needs
Special needs
Chanco on the James is a place where your child will build confidence, try new adventures, and form deep friendships in a supportive, faith-based community. The camp’s award-winning program blends outdoor fun with personal growth, and every camper is welcomed as part of the Chanco family. With a beautiful riverfront setting and caring staff, it’s a safe, nurturing space for kids to unplug, explore, and thrive.
Chanco on the James is a place where your child will build confidence, try new adventures, and form deep friendships in a supportive, faith-based community. The camp’s award-winning program blends outdoor fun with personal growth, and every camper is welcomed as part of the Chanco family. With a beautiful riverfront setting and caring staff, it’s a safe, nurturing space for kids to unplug, explore, and thrive.
Chanco on the James is a place where your child will build confidence, try new adventures, and form deep friendships in a supportive, faith-based community. The camp’s award-winning program blends outdoor fun with personal growth, and every camper is welcomed as part of the Chanco family. With a beautiful riverfront setting and caring staff, it’s a safe, nurturing space for kids to unplug, explore, and thrive.
Explore more states
Alabama
20
Alaska
7
Arizona
20
Arkansas
11
California
222
Colorado
43
Connecticut
67
Delaware
19
Florida
50
Georgia
60
Hawaii
4
Idaho
12
Illinois
88
Indiana
58
Iowa
49
Kansas
16
Kentucky
21
Louisiana
8
Maine
75
Maryland
77
Massachusetts
127
Michigan
65
Minnesota
78
Mississippi
8
Missouri
42
Montana
4
Nebraska
18
Nevada
1
New Hampshire
71
New Jersey
98
New Mexico
9
New York
132
North Carolina
73
North Dakota
4
Ohio
126
Oklahoma
21
Oregon
33
Pennsylvania
163
Rhode Island
17
South Carolina
22
South Dakota
2
Tennessee
28
Texas
63
Utah
7
Vermont
29
Virginia
56
Washington
54
West Virginia
14
Wisconsin
80
Wyoming
1