Frequently Asked Questions

Who can attend?
Summer camps are open to people who will be 14-18 years old when camps begin

What does the cost of camp cover?
The cost of attendance for each Teen Leadership Camp covers the camper's housing, meals, field trips, and technology costs.

Where will campers stay?
Teen Camps are located at Patrick Henry College in Purcellville, Virginia. Campers stay in the college’s residence halls.

What is the food service like?
Food is served through the cafeteria and is provided by BON APPÉTIT Management Company. BON APPÉTIT was named #1 College Food Service in the country by the Princeton Review (2001) and was recipient of SAMCEDA’s Award of Excellence for service to the community (2006).

What about special dietary needs or allergies?
Special dietary needs are accommodated. Campers with special needs must advise camp staff both through the Health Form and upon registration.

How do I request a roommate?
E-mail your request to teencamps@phc.edu. Such requests are accommodated to the best of our abilities.

What does a typical day look like?
Patrick Henry College’s Teen Camps are fast paced and full of opportunities to learn and have fun. Although there are a variety of camp options, the following schedule is a sample program of an ordinary day at camp to give you some idea of what it is like to attend a teen camp. Schedules vary significantly depending on the camp. Camps like drama, music, Strategic Intelligence, and debate necessarily diverge from the schedule to fit the needs of the respective programs.

7:30am	Breakfast & Morning Devotional
8:30am	Introductory Lecture by camp coordinator
9:30am	Break
10-11am	Lecture: Camp Coordinator
11-11:15am	Break
11:15-12am	Lecture: Guest Lecturer
12-1pm	Lunch
1-3pm	Group Activities: break-out sessions, scenario briefings, special guest lecturers etc.
3-5pm	Free Time/Supervised Rec. Activities
5-6pm	Dinner
6pm	Evening Activities (the classic Teen Camp Challenge Course, missions, counselor hunt, etc.)
10pm	Curfew
11pm	Lights Out!

This is, of course, just the ordinary days. Various Teen Camps have special camp-specific activities (like the Moot Court tournament, drama and music productions, and intelligence missions) and most include a field-trip. Come prepared to experience an action-packed summer with us through the PHC summer programs.