If your child is planning a future trip to Rockbridge or is here right now, we want you to have the information you need to rest easy while he or she is away. There are many activities at camp in which your child may be participating. Whether they are challenged on the ropes course, playing in the waterfront or spending time in the game room, their safety is our top concern.
What to Bring:
- Bathing Suit
- Closed-toed Shoes
- Linens
- Spending money for Retail spaces
- Rain Jacket
- Shorts
- Sunscreen and Bug Spray
- Sweatshirt
- T-shirts
- Toiletries and Medications
Depending on the time of year you may not need all items. Please confirm with your group prior to arrival.
- Camera (not a phone)
- Watch
Safety
Young Life and Rockbridge Alum Springs maintain the highest level of safety and standards in operation of all of our activities at camp.
All of Rockbridge's challenge course elements (Ropes Course, Zipline, Rock Wall and Giant Swing) are inspected annually by a registered Preferred Vendor Member of The Association of Challenge Course Technology. All elements are operated and supervised by our staff who have been fully trained and certified to do so, ensuring your child's comfort and safety.
Rockbridge's horse and waterfront programs are also facilitated by trained and experienced staff. Your child will be in good hands while at Rockbridge.
In the event of an unexpected accident, there is always a qualified medical professional on call to tend to your child's needs. Also, if needed, the local hospital is only a short drive away.
Sign Up for Camp
For summer and weekend camps, all spots are given out to individual Young Life areas and retreat groups. These areas and groups fill their allocated spots with students from their local town. If you are interested in attending camp or finding out how to send your child to Young Life camp, contact your local Young Life office. They might not be attending camp at Rockbridge, but they most likely have a trip planned to one of Young Life's other fabulous properties! To find the Young Life office nearest to you, go here: younglife.org/find
Accessibility
We welcome kids of all abilities to our camps. At Rockbridge Alum Springs, all of our main buildings are accessible to strollers or wheelchairs, and we have a handful of cabins that are designed to be accessible (special housing needs may be requested by your child's trip leader).
Walkways around camp are paved. We will also do our best to help every guest participate in activities. We want every kid to have the best week of their life as they come to camp!
Contacting Your Child
There are phones throughout the property that your child can use to contact you during their stay. Students often forget to leave a voicemail or tell you why they're calling, but most likely it is them just trying to say hello and they'll try to reach you again later. The callback number is: 540-997-0639. This number will give you the option to either connect with our Front Office or leave a message with our Admin team, who will get that message to your child as quickly as possible!
