Programs & Activities
General Camp
Our General Camp is recommended for girls going into 2nd through 11th grades who want a well-rounded program. Activities offered in our General Camp include Sports, Horseback Riding, Aquatics, Performing Arts, Fine Arts and Crafts and Other Activities.
Sports
Our emphasis is on developing athletic skills while encouraging good sportsmanship and confidence. Campers choose from a variety of sports.
Tennis
Five tennis courts with skilled instruction provide a perfect setting for girls to improve their game.
Soccer, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Softball
Camp has four large game fields, new equipment and talented staff to teach, coach and lead drills for all of these exciting sports.
Basketball
A covered court allows for basketball to be played – rain or shine!
Volleyball
A game of great skill and fun. It encourages sportsmanship and teamwork.
Archery
Fun for all campers. Under careful supervision, the girls will discover the thrill of hitting the bullseye.
Horseback Riding
- Ring Lessons
- River Rides
- Trail Rides
- Stable Management
Highly Recognized Training & Facilities
Camp Rim Rock is widely regarded as having one of the finest riding programs for children in the country.
Campers of all ages and abilities enjoy riding and eagerly look forward to the hours they spend with the horses in the rings or on the wooded trails. In no time at all, your daughter will know the horses by name.
The girls' first lessons will be in one of the six rings. By following the expert instruction of the riding counselors, they will discover how easy it is to walk, trot and canter properly and with confidence. When they have demonstrated enough skill and confidence in the ring, they will take part in rides on the miles of camp trails. More advanced riders will learn jumping fundamentals. There is a staff member for each rider at the beginner level.
Camp Rim Rock
owns a herd of over 70 well-schooled horses, carefully selected for their suitability
for riders of all levels. While campers are enjoying the fun of riding, parents can
be assured that this activity is under qualified and careful supervision.
Camp Rim Rock’s
safety record is second to none.
All campers receive riding instruction six days a week. This instruction includes ring lessons, trail rides, stable management and swimming the horses in the river!
Aquatics
Swimming, Canoeing, Kayaking and Tubing
Every Camper Learns to be at Home in the Water
Swimming,
Canoeing, Kayaking and Tubing are a big part of the fun of going to camp. Can you imagine
anything better than tubing down the cool Cacapon River on a summer day or floating
along the river in a canoe.
We believe swimming is an important life skill. Water Safety Instructors certified by the American Red Cross oversee instruction for all levels. Organized pool games and free swims are also part of the daily swimming program.
What better
place to learn the basics of canoeing and kayaking than on the Cacapon River, one of
the most scenic in the eastern United States. Instructors are certified by the American
Canoe and Kayaking Association.
Tubing is a refreshing and relaxing pastime on this beautiful river. Lifeguards and other counselors join the girls in this delightful activity.
Swimming and canoeing counselors are American Red Cross water Safety Instructors and Lifeguards. Our entire aquatics program is operated in accordance with American Red Cross Standards.
The two heated pools and the Cacapon River complement each other to offer a delightful variety of water activities.
Performing Arts
- Dance
Drama & Stagecraft- Chorus
Daily Classes are offered in the areas above.
Each camper has a chance to express themselves and grow as individuals both on the stage and behind the scenes. Daily classes are offered in Dance, Drama and Stagecraft and Chorus. Campers are exposed to each area and then choose one as their focus:
Dance
Our large outdoor
dance pavilion is nestled in the trees. We offer various forms of dance instruction.
Among these are jazz, modern, folk, aerobic and hip-hop. Evening performances and dance parties
are fun and entertaining.
Drama and Stagecraft
An impressive amphitheater stages both our drama classes and performances. Classes are held in improvisation, theater games, storytelling, the production of skits and musical numbers.
The girls make their own costumes, design their sets and learn stage make-up. The session culminates in a final performance before an enthusiastic audience.
Chorus
A beautiful sound carries through the valley as the girls sing in harmony. Choirs perform for camp at the end of the session.
Fine Arts and Crafts
A creative activity for all campers. Various projects are conducted simultaneously to allow for choice.
Pottery
Campers enjoy the challenge of throwing pots on the wheel and discovering a large variety of hand building projects. They will learn the fundamentals of pottery and working with clay. They can use their imagination and skills to create beautifully glazed masterpieces. Our pottery studio is complete with nine wheels and two kilns.
Beadwork
Working with a variety of beads, the children learn Native American bead weaving, hemp and bead embroidery.
Papercraft
The girls learn origami, making paper, paper Mache, stained glass paper, decoupage, collage, making stationery and more. Find out all the exciting things you can do with paper!
Drawing and Painting
Our setting is perfect for stimulating creativity. Campers may draw still life or scenes from camp using a variety of media.
Other Projects
Mosaics, mask making, linoleum printing, macramé and weaving may be incorporated into the program. Campers also design and make decorations for special camp events.
Specialty Camps
Riding Camp, Arts Camp and Tennis Camp
We offer Speciality Camps during the first two and last two weeks of the summer to girls entering the 4th through the 11th grades.
Riding Camp
Ring Lessons - Trail Rides - Stable Management - River Rides
For horse lovers! Excellent instruction in English riding is given at every level. Campers receive 3 to 4 hours of instruction daily with a riding lesson and stable management class every day and a trail or river ride on alternate days. We maintain the highest standards in teaching and in safety.
Ring Lessons - After a riding evaluation by ourEquestrian Director, campers are assigned a horse which best suits their ability. By 
following the expert instruction of the riding counselors, campers will discover how easy it is to walk, trot and canter with confidence. More advanced riders will learn jumping fundamentals.
Trail Rides - Skills are expanded as campers enjoy miles and miles of trails winding through the beautiful West Virginia hills on our 600 acres.
Stable Management - Part of the daily program includes the care of fitting of tack, bathing, grooming and braiding of the camp's 70 horses. The older girls learn to lunge and long rein. We also provide demonstrations from the farrier and other equestrian specialists.
River Rides - Just plain fun - swimming the horses in the river!
Arts Camp
An intense workout in the Arts - Performing Arts and Fine Arts and Crafts. From scripting a stage show, to creating costumes, or singing, dancing, or acting in a performance - if your daughter has a passion for the stage, camp is the place for her. Self expression is the key ingredient in Fine Arts and Crafts. Wonderful projects such as tie tying, Batik, button dolls, painting and drawing and pottery are offered. The Arts and Crafts program truly guides your daughter to become the best artist she can be.
Performing Arts - Campers are inspired, working side by side with talented instructors trained in theatre, dance, chorus and stagecraft. Classes are held in Improvisation, Theater Games, Storytelling, Production of Skits and Musical Numbers.The girls make their own costumes, design their sets, and learn stage make-up. The week culminates in a final performance before an enthusiastic audience. Everyone is successful and shines in this performance!
Fine Arts and Crafts - Campers have every opportunity to explore their imagination and creativity in a beautiful pavilion nestled in the woods. Campers will work with their hands learning to express the creativity within. Projects to choose from include Beadwork, Pottery, Papercraft, Drawing and Painting, Mask Making, Macramé, and More! A fine arts and crafts show is held at the end of the session for all to enjoy.
Tennis Camp
For tennis lovers! Offering a minimum of three hours of tennis instruction and practice each day. Five tennis courts with skilled instruction provide a perfect setting for girls to improve their game.
All in a Day’s Fun
Camp Rim Rock’s schedule is arranged for the best balance between creative and physical activity. There is a daily siesta after lunch when campers read, write letters and relax. Campers are encouraged to write home frequently.
Camp wide activities such as Olympics, hoedowns, scavenger hunts, singdowns, Sunday picnics, campfires, performances and the final evening’s candlefloat are highlights of each session.
Here is a typical day at Camp Rim Rock
| 7:30am | “Rise and Shine” |
| 8:00am | Breakfast – then cleanup |
| 9:30am – 12:30pm | 3 Activity Periods – Horseback Riding, Aquatics, Sports, Performing Arts, Fine Arts and Crafts, Unit Activities |
| 1:00pm | Lunch |
| 2:00pm | Siesta |
| 3:00pm – 6:00pm | 3 More Activity Periods |
| 6:30pm | Dinner |
| 7:45pm | Evening Activities |
| 9:00pm - 10:00pm | Lights out for the Units |
