Waldo Day Camp is an exciting summer day camp in Greenbrier County, held at Wood Thrush Park. The camp is affordable, with a sliding cost scale based on household income.
Every day at Waldo Day Camp includes:
learning about science and ecology, exploring in the outdoors, activities like archery, gardening, chess, hiking, ropes course, outdoor games, science lab, art, music, and other creative activities, and making new friends.
Waldo Day Camp is an immersive outdoor summer program for Greenbrier Valley youth.
Waldo Day Camp is located at Wood Thrush Park, 6 miles west of Lewisburg on Route 60. The camp property is 160 acres of forest, meadows, gardens, and streams. The facility features a new education center, science laboratory, classrooms, greenhouses, playgrounds, and a certified low-ropes course. Experienced outdoor educators and ecologists will lead our activities, supported by trained high school and college-aged counselors.
We combine fun, adventure, arts, and outdoor exploration to connect kids with nature and ecological principles.
Join Us This Summer!
We would love to welcome your child to Waldo Day Camp! We’ll announce dates very soon. Stay tuned!
Our Application Process
To attend Waldo Day Camp, the camper must be within the age range during the day camp dates, and have their own transportation daily to Wood Thrush Park.
Once a child is accepted to Waldo Day Camp, that camper’s family will receive a
registration packet to secure the camper’s spot. No payment is required until
registration.
Waldo Day Camp believes in access to camp! That’s why we use a sliding scale based on family income to determine fees for each camper. Waldo Day Camp is a nonprofit camp, and even families at the top of the sliding scale pay much less than actual cost per camper. Most of Waldo Day Camp’s costs are covered by outside funding, through grants and donations.
Our day camp registration fees per session are as follows –
Fees are paid during registration, after we process your camper’s application.
We do not want the cost of camp to keep any child from attending Waldo Day Camp, particularly families with more than one camper. We are able provide financial assistance when necessary. If you would like to discuss financial assistance, please contact Kevin Johnson
Waldo Day Camp needs you! Our day camp staff works with our host organization, Appalachian Headwaters, all summer – prepping for day camp, making day camp awesome, and contributing to our ongoing field research and habitat restoration efforts.
Rising 10th – 12th graders are eligible. More information is available on our high school internship page.
LEARN Ecology, Horticulture, & Leadership Skills
WORK OUTSIDE with a Diverse, Expert, Supportive Team
INSPIRE Young Day Campers with Fun Activities
INVEST in your Future with Hands-on Experience and Skill-Building
Waldo Day Camp is located at Wood Thrush Park, 6 miles west of downtown Lewisburg.
We process applications on a rolling basis. As soon as we know we have a space for your child, we will reach back out to you to begin the registration process. We do our best to accommodate every child.
After registration, we will supply additional information about preparing for day camp.
Our day camps run from 9 AM to 4 PM each day. We do offer the option of an early dropoff (starting at 8 AM) in the registration form.
Yes. Campers are responsible for bringing their own lunch. We do serve a light snack during day camp.
We do not allow campers to possess cell phones or any other similar electronic devices during the camp day. We think of camp as a time of technological rest as campers enjoy the camp community and the great outdoors.
Our lead staff has a camp cell phone. The number will be provided after registration.
