News, Perspectives and Updates from Around the Camp Hanover Campfire
Camp Hanover Part of Comfort Zone Camp’s Story for 25 Years
Happy 25th anniversary to Comfort Zone Camp! CZC transforms the lives of children who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, primary caregiver, or significant person. CZC started in 1999, with their first weekend camp on May 21. That event was held at—you...
Linked by Love: Summer Camp Curriculum
Our 2024 summer camp curriculum is called Linked by Love. Each day, campers will explore God's love through Bible study, morning devotions, crafts, and games. We know that love comes from God, and sometimes we experience it directly. More often, God’s love is manifest...
Mariners in Mission Lend Helping Hands at Camp Hanover
Camp Hanover welcomed a group of volunteers from Mariners in Mission to camp April 14-20. Members of the service organization donate their time and abilities to Presbyterian camps, churches, or schools through two to three work weeks held annually.Mariners collaborate...
Getting Ready for Camp: Tips From the Staff
Summer is approaching and your child’s time at camp will be here before you know it! Make sure everyone is ready with these tips:Talk about their concerns while redirecting them to a positive place.Here's a sample script: “Lots of people feel homesick; that’s normal....
Camp Hanover Named Best in Virginia Again
Best, again! Since 2021, Camp Hanover fans have voted us "Best Summer Camp" in Central Virginia in Virginia Living's annual competition. We appreciate your enthusiasm, your kindness, and your trust in us, year after year. We love helping your children grow in faith...
Fathers and Sons Bond at Autism Society Campout
We are grateful to work with groups like the Autism Society Central Virginia and Beyond Boundaries, helping them make amazing outdoor experiences possible. ASCV has been offering education, advocacy, services, and support for individuals with autism, their families...
Get Away in May with Family Camp
Unplug from school, work, and chores and connect with each other in a wonderful weekend retreat. Registration is open now for Family Camp, May 17-19 at Camp Hanover. What can families do at Family Camp? We offer a variety of activities so everyone, regardless of their...
Happy Retirement, Lisa
This week, we bid farewell to a retiring colleague, Lisa VanderPloeg. Lisa has been a member of the Camp Hanover staff since 2000. As office manager, she has registered thousands of campers, coordinated numerous retreat and group reservations, processed payroll for...
We Dig Our Garden Volunteers
On March 10, a group of hardy volunteers branched out of their typical activities by spending some time in Camp Hanover's garden. Their mission was sprucing it up for spring. Armed with gloves, brushes, and clippers, they tended to the tasks set before them: Staining...