Barhamsville Summer Camps

CAMP JORDAN IS A GREAT ADVENTURE featuring traditional camp activities while making friends with other children. Established in 1966, Camp Jordan continues to provide a fun and exciting camp experience for children learning to manage their diabetes, with the supervision of trained counselors, nurses and doctors.

Camp Jordan is hosted by the Makemie Woods Camp and Conference Center, located off I-64 between Richmond and Williamsburg VA. Dates for 2002 are July 21 - Aug 2, and rising 4th - 9th graders who are compliant with their diabetes regimen are eligible. Campers can enroll for two-weeks, or a first-time camper can enroll for July 21-27.

When e-mailing the camp, please specify that you want information specifically about Camp Jordan.
In addition to the swimming, canoeing, crafts, campfires, cookouts, games, etc., that are standards in the Makemie Woods programs, education about nutrition and other concerns specific to diabetes is provided. Bible study and worship are offered as options, but are not required.

Physicians and nurses will provide medical supervision. Many of the medical, nursing, and nutritional personnel are volunteers from the supporting hospitals and private practices. Counselors, certified lifeguards for water activities, and program directors directly supervise the campers in all activities. The program staff is provided by Makemie Woods and is recruited nationally and internationally. They are carefully screened and trained to provide a safe and successful experience.

Makemie Woods is a 275 acre camping facility located between Richmond and Williamsburg VA, just off I-64. The camp consists of an awe-inspiring forest of pines and hardwoods, surrounded by the Diascund Reservoir. Campers live in cabins and longhouses in the midst of God's creation, often catching glimpses of deer, raccoons and other wildlife, and falling asleep to the sounds of crickets and owls. Canoes and rowboats give campers the opportunity to venture onto the breathtaking beauty of the reservoir.

Makemie Woods offers a small-group camping experience, where each camper is important. Counselors live with their campers 24 hours a day, serving as teachers, activity leaders, and most importantly, as friends. No camper is lost in the crowd, but instead is given opportunities to contribute significantly to the growth of the group, and to begin friendships that last a lifetime. Our camper:counselor ratio varies from 1:4 - 1:7. Our overall staff:camper ratio is 2:5--this means campers are well-supervised and your camper's safety is our first priority

Makemie Woods offers mature Christian leadership. The presence of Jesus Christ is experienced in all of the activities, and explored in Bible studies, worship, and devotions. Staff have been thoroughly screened, and trained to provide a well-rounded and safe camping experience.

Specialty camps include the FAME 2-week music and drama for grades 8 -12, drama adventure, Adventure by Choice High-ropes, a Sr Hi Sailing Trip, Nature trip camps, photography, handbells and handdrumming.