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Summer Camp 2025

Registration for the 2025 camp season is officially open! Have fun, make new friends, try new things, and enjoy God’s creation at Camp Chanco!

Alumni Weekend

May 9–11

Join us for the perfect weekend getaway to reconnect with old friends, form new friendships, and share memories of the good ole’ days at Camp Chanco.

Big Day of Giving

We invite you to join us for the second year in a row to celebrate the power of community, faith, and nature.

Join Our Summer Staff!

Live, play, and work in God’s Creation.

Military Discount

Chanco on the James is pleased to offer a 10% discount on summer camp registration to those serving on active duty in the United States Military and Coast Guard and their immediate family.

EYC Spring Weekend

Don’t miss this opportunity to send your middle or high school-aged student for a weekend centered
on going deeper in their faith and forging bonds within the community of youth leaders in our churches.

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A ministry of the Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Southern Virginia, Chanco is open year-round to meet all of your retreat needs.

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Conferences & Retreats

Chanco is a perfect location for church retreats, corporate groups, youth programs, and families who want a remote location to relax, learn, and connect.

Sandy beaches, excellent dining, and peaceful accommodations will make you feel like you are staying at a private resort.

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Camp Chanco

Our residential camp offers a wealth of traditional activities, including high and low ropes courses, zip lining, archery, pool activities, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, and sailing, as well as nature instruction and arts and crafts classes.

We offer an ACA accredited summer camp program for youth ages 8-16.

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The #1 Summer Camp in Virginia

For 6 years in a row, Chanco has earned the top spot as “Best Summer Camp” by Virginia Living magazine. Thank you to everyone who voted!

Testimonials

Words from our Wonderful Visitors

I will always carry the Chanco spirit with me no matter how old or far away I am. Thank you for everything you have done for me. By introducing me to Chanco, my life has been changed. I have met great life-long friends and have definitely been brought closer to God.

Jessica Denomme

Camper '08 - '10, Church of the Redeemer

We had a great retreat! You are our Diocesan retreat center! We tell EVERYBODY (all other Canterbury groups) what a great place Chanco is!

Rev. John Maxwell Kerr

Reverend, Canterbury, William & Mary

I got the foundation of my success as a military commander as a counselor and Program Director on the banks of the James…I’ve never stopped practicing what I learned at camp.

Dave Belote

Camper & Staff Member, '71 - '85, Partner & CEO, DARE Strategies LLC

Contact Us

 

Chanco on the James
394 Floods Drive
Spring Grove, Virginia 23881

(888) 724-2626
hospitality@chanco.org