Archery (staff-led)

Join our certified instructors to learn more about the sport of Archery! We'll begin with basic safety and best practices, then focus on improving accuracy and distance. Depending on the abilities of the group, we can also plan for some fun challenges and games! All archery equipment and personal safety gear is included with instruction.

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Campfire

We have several campfire circles on property, suitable for groups of 10 to 100. Each campfire circle has benches and stocked firewood. S'more sticks are available upon request.

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Canoeing (staff-led)

Spend time exploring our 5 acre lake! Our canoe instructor will begin with boat safety and basic paddling instruction before loading boats. Depending group age and experience, we can offer additional paddling instruction, games, and bits of ecology. 

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Creekwalking

What is better than exploring Caroline Furnace on our trails? Walking down the creek, of course! Follow our creek as it widens, narrows, deepens, and meanders. A classic camper favorite is from Twin Bridge Trail to Ridge Trail, which can take about an hour and ends with a swimming hole!

(Closed-toe water shoes recommended)

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Community Development Course (staff or self-led)

We offer teambuilding tailored to your group. We'll create a plan based upon your goals, group development, and group age. We have an abundance of activities in our toolkit, and will combine those with time on our Low Ropes Course to guide your group in building community!

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Fishing (staff-led)

Let's go fishing! We'll cover beginner skills and techniques, then test those skills at the lake. Our lake has a diverse fish population including bass, catfish and bluegill. While we're out, we'll discuss fish habitats and ecology as well. Talk to us about bringing your own fishing gear if you prefer to do so.

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Furnace Exploration (staff or self-led)

Caroline Furnace is the site of a Civil War era iron furnace. The property was named after the daughter-in-law of the furnace owner, and the furnace produced three tons of pig iron per day at peak production. Join us for a Furnace Exploration to learn more!

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Property Hike (staff or self-led)

Did you know that Fort Valley is a vast synclinorium? Where did "Shenandoah" and "Massanutten" come from? What is the history of the Fort? What is that plant/tree/animal/rock/sound? Learn more on one of our property hikes, adapted to the needs of your group.

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Stargazing

We've been told that we have the darkest night sky within two hours of Washington DC. Fort Valley is known as "a valley within a valley", so our mountains block out nearly all light pollution from nearby towns. You're in for a real treat if you come during a meteor shower!

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Stream Exploration

Passage Creek runs right through the middle of property! Let's explore stream ecology, streambed geology, watersheds, and macroinvertebrate diversity. If the weather is warm while you're here, we encourage you to take your group on a creekwalk. It's a camper favorite!

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Swimming (staff-led)

Talk to us about coordinating swim time for your group! We have a roped swimming area in our lake with a jumping board and floating dock, and separate shallow and deep sections. Lakefront swimming is only permitted in the presence of a certified lifeguard, either hired or approved by us.

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Other Suggested Activities:

hiking, trail running, birding, prayer labyrinth, field games, park games (basketball, gaga ball), ping pong (Sukkah Village and Farmhouse), Cornhole (Cabin Village and Farmhouse)

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Ask us about our local partnerships and recommendations:

for horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, tubing, rock climbing, caving, ziplining, cavern tours, breweries, cideries, wineries, apple orchards and farm tours, farmers markets, antiquing and more.