Christian Summer Camp and Retreat Center
Hartfield, VA / 804-776-9552
Day Camp Info and Dates
The Day Camp program at Camp Piankatank is a unique opportunity to provide your child with an outdoor experience like nothing else. Day campers will have an opportunity to swim each day, experience some of our exciting activities, participate in an age-appropriate Bible Study, and so much more. Some of the activities offered are the climbing wall, canoeing and exploring the island, archery, and lots of fun games.
Ages: 6-10
We occasionally make exceptions for 5-year-olds. IF they have completed kindergarten, can use the bathroom independently, and can change clothes independently. Please call for this exception and instructions for registering. We do not accept 11 year olds for day camp.
Drop-Off: 7:45-8:15am; Pick-up: 4:45pm-5:15pm
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Dates:
Piankatank Pals 1: Monday, June 21 to Friday, June 25
Piankatank Pals 2: Monday June 28 to Friday, July 2
Piankatank Pals 3: Monday, July 12 to Friday, July 16
Piankatank Pals 4: Monday, July 19 to Friday, July 23
Piankatank Pals 5: Monday, July 26 to Friday, July 30
Piankatank Pals 6: Monday, August 2 to Friday, August 6
Cost: $265; INCLUDES LUNCH
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We recommend registering for day camp early in the year. In 2026 half of our day camp sessions filled up and had waiting lists.





What should I bring to Day Camp?
Get your little one ready for a fun-filled day at camp! Remember to LABEL EVERYTHING with your child's name using a permanent marker or waterproof name labels. Dress them in play clothes that can get dirty. Don't send anything expensive or irreplaceable, as camp is not responsible for lost or stolen items. We have a lost and found table at the pavilion, so encourage your child to check it if they misplace something, parents can review it at the end of the week. A little reminder can help teach responsibility and independence!
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A bag to put all your gear in.
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Bottle of sunscreen. And come with a layer of sunscreen on in the morning.
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Shoes- water shoes and tennis shoes; wear one, bring the other in your bag. Water shoes- the kind that can get wet but do not fall off easily. Something with a heal strap, not flip flops.
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Bathing suit and towel. One pieces only for the girls.
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Refillable water bottle, labeled with their name.
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A change of clothes just in case.
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Lunch and a snack are provided each day. We do accommodate most common food allergies, if reported on your health form. But some children still choose to bring their own lunch. This is fine, but not necessary. We cannot refrigerate lunches.
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A poncho, only if it is calling for rain.
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Campers may NOT bring cell phones or electronics of any kind. They will be confiscated.
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Optional: Make sure you have added camp store (Trading Post) money to your camp store account. For day camp, around $20-$30 should suffice for the week. This can be added by logging back into your camp account where you registered online. HERE
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Make sure your health forms and account are up to date before arrival on the first day. This can be checked by logging back into your camp account where you registered online. HERE
