Prep Guide

 Let’s Get Ready for Camp!

Camp Prep Guide

Everything you need to know before heading up to camp. Includes: packing lists, driving directions, and bus information!

Packing Lists

Day Camp Packing List

Everyday Use

  1. We recommend wearing comfortable play clothes (t-shirts, shorts or jeans). Please note: all pieces of clothing should have your name clearly marked.
  2. Closed-toe shoes (required)
  3. Wednesday: Bring water wear – swimsuits, towels, sandals.

What Not to Bring

  • Any electronic equipment (ipod, ipad, apple watches, tablets, computers, cellphones, video games, radios, etc…)
  • Musical instruments
  • Valuables
  • Jewelry
  • Money
  • Pokemon/trading cards

Please note: We are not responsible for the loss of any of these items.

Medicine

  • Medicine must be in the original container.
  • All medicine must be turned into the Nurse’s Station upon arrival at camp.
  • Any medicine your camper takes regularly is dispensed as prescribed during lunch by a volunteer nurse or the camp office staff.

Overnight Camp Packing List

Everyday Use

  1. Comfortable play clothes for 5 days (t-shirts, shorts)
  2. Sweatshirt, long pants (for cool mornings)
  3. Swim towel, sunscreen, modest bathing suit (one piece for girls)
  4. Swim shirts are recommended to reduce the risk of sunburn and rash
  5. Water shoes (for field water activities, shoes that won’t break when kids are running)
  6. Toiletries, towels, shower shoes
  7. Sleeping bag & pillow OR blanket, sheet & pillow
  8. Bible and pen
  9. All pieces of clothing should have your name clearly marked on them
  10. Bug spray is recommended. This will only be used in the open, never under a roof or indoors

What Not to Bring

  • Any electronic equipment (ipod, ipad, apple watches, tablets, computers, cellphones, video games, radios, etc…)
  • Musical instruments
  • Valuables
  • Jewelry
  • Money
  • Pokemon/trading cards
  • Snacks (no food in cabins)

Please note: We are not responsible for the loss of any of these items.

Camp Store

During afternoon activity time campers can buy snacks from the snack shop.

Medicine

  • Medicine must be in the original container.
  • All medicine must be turned into the Nurse’s Station upon arrival at camp.
  • Any medicine your camper takes regularly is dispensed as prescribed during lunch by a volunteer nurse or the camp office staff.

Driving Directions

Our Address

936 Camp Hydaway Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24588

Camp Hydaway is nestled on the side of Candlers Mountain, just three miles past the entrance to Liberty University.

 

Written Directions

  1. Drive to the top of Candlers Mountain Road.
  2. Turn left onto Camp Hydaway Road.
  3. Drive one mile, then turn left onto Lake Front Drive.

Bus Details

Bus Registration

Bus registration fee is $15 and must be paid prior to camp. You can register here.

Bus Schedule

Graves Mill Center on Route 221:

  • 7:50 am: Boarding Begins
  • 8:00 am: Departs for TRBC*
  • 4:30-4:40 pm: Drop-Off

Thomas Road Baptist Church (Front Pillars):

  • 8:10 am: Boarding Begins
  • 8:15 am: Departs for Camp*
  • 4:15 pm: Drop-Off

*Please be prompt in dropping off and picking up your child at the designated bus stop areas.

Morning drop-off: If you miss the bus, your child may be dropped off at camp after 8:15 am.

Afternoon pick-up: Please pick up your camper on time at 4pm. If there are any questions please call (434) 592-4665.

See driving directions here

 

Questions?

If you have any additional questions, call us at 434-592-4289 or email [email protected].

Contact Us

434-592-4289
[email protected]

 

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Our Mission

Investing in the next generation through adventures that invite every camper to experience the love and joy of Jesus.