Hotel & Packing
Hotel Planning
Many families are more comfortable in a hotel environment; there are numerous hotels in the Williamsburg area.
General Information
The Jamestown 4-H Center is located on the James River. The center has two family lodges, each with six separate 8-person rooms. The rooms are dorm style with four sets of bunk beds per room. Families with fewer than 6 members may be sharing a room with other campers, depending on camp attendance. Rooms have heating, light and electrical outlets, but no refrigerators. There is space available for playpens or portable cribs. Central male and female showers and toilet facilities are located in each cabin. Single-sex cabins have one central shower/bathroom, with an open bay room on each side. Each bay has 8 bunk beds. We recommend shower shoes in both types of cabins! You must bring your own pillows, linens and towels. Laundry facilities are not available at the camp.
Recommended packing list:
- Light clothing for daytime
- Jeans and sweatshirts for evening
- Rain gear if appropriate
- Sheets (twin) and blankets or sleeping bags; travel crib if applicable
- Pillows
- Towels and washcloths, shower shoes
- Toiletries, to include soap
- Bug spray
- Cooler, snacks
- Camera
- Flashlights
- Sunscreen
*If applicable:
- Stroller
- Sippy cups
- Booster seat (high chair)
- Pack ’n’ Play
- Diapers, wipes, changing pad
There are no telephones in the cabins. A pay phone is available at the main building. Cellular phone reception is adequate throughout the camp.
The early fall weather has been beautiful in past years, with shorts comfortable during the days and long pants and sweatshirts needed in the evenings. Check the forecasts before you leave for camp, to determine if you'll need rain gear.
Parents are responsible for their children at mealtime and after class hours. We will make a reasonable effort to provide for everyone’s safety, however accidents can occur. Upon arrival participants will need to sign a waiver for individuals and for family members.
Driving directions are available on the Jamestown 4-H website.
Please note that we cannot accept family registration applications received after the deadline of Sunday, September 25th.
Check-in starts promptly at 6:00p.m. Thursday evening and 7:00-8:30 a.m. Friday. The welcome meeting will be at 9:00 Friday morning in the Rec Hall in the main building. All classes will begin Friday morning at 9:30. Checkout is Sunday by 12:00 p.m. Breakfast is the only meal served on Sunday.
For additional information, email NVCSA@yahoo.com or call Maureen Bellamy, (571) 296-0543 or Rosemary Salvi, (703) 967-0959.