Inspired by Camp. Built for Community. Expanded for Everyone.

Camp Horizons

Our story

From Summer Camp to Year-Round Retreat Destination

In 1983, outdoor enthusiast and camp professional John Hall founded Camp Horizons in the heart of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley with a simple but powerful idea: that summer camp should be a place where kids from all backgrounds could grow, connect, and discover their potential. His goal was to create a safe, welcoming, and fun environment where young people could explore nature, try new things, and form lifelong friendships.

What began as a modest summer camp has grown over four decades into a thriving community and a hub for personal development—not just for children, but for people of all ages.

Learn more about our summer camp programs @camphorizons.com

More from Horizons

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Horizons Edge Sports Campus

A state-of-the-art facility focused on tournaments, athletic training, and team retreats—merging sports with hospitality and recreation in a dynamic environment.

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NROCKS Outdoor Adventures

The Via Ferrata at NROCKS is a one-of-a-kind adventure experience, offering a mile of fixed-anchor, professionally-guided rock climbing. Operating year-round, weather permitting, since the early 2000s, the Via Ferrata attracts thousands of people annually from the East Coast and beyond.

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Hemlock Overlook

Horizons at Hemlock Overlook brings four decades of experience delivering excellent outdoor learning and team development experiences to a unique meeting and retreat venue—400 acres of quiet, beautiful woods just 30 miles west of downtown Washington, DC.

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Places to stay with us

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