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General
Questions
What
is the difference between a Troop Camp, a Platoon Camp and a Rally
Camp?
A Troop Camp is a five-hour, daytime experience for pre-formed
groups of 20 or more people, and may occur any day throughout the
year except during Rally Camps. Troop Camps can be scheduled from
9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. or from 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
A Platoon Camp is an eighteen-hour, overnight experience
for pre-formed groups of 20 or more people, and may occur any day
throughout the year except during Rally Camps.
A Rally
Camp offers individuals, families and small groups the opportunity
to participate in an overnight Civil War Adventure Camp on predetermined
dates from spring through fall. Click here
for Rally Camp dates.
What is the minimum age to participate in the Civil War Adventure
Camp?
The minimum age to participate is eight (8) years. Rally
Camp participants under the age of eighteen will need to be accompanied
by an adult. When reserving the Civil War Adventure Camp, please specify
the age of each participant. This information helps the staff to best
present age-appropriate educational programming.
How much does it cost to participate in the Civil War Adventure
Camp?
For Groups:
The base fee for a daytime Troop Camp is $700.00 (the equivalent
of twenty participants). Groups with less than twenty participants
can also reserve camp for the base fee. Groups of twenty-one (21)
or more people, up to 55, requires the base camp fee plus an additional
$30 per person. A non-refundable deposit of $100 per camp is due at
time of booking with the balance due at time of camp sign-in.
The
base fee for an overnight Platoon Camp is $1,400.00 (the
equivalent of twenty participants). Groups with less than twenty participants
can also reserve camp for the base fee. Groups of twenty-one (21)
or more people, up to 55, requires the base camp fee plus an additional
$60 per person. A non-refundable deposit of $100 per camp is due at
time of booking with the balance due at time of camp sign-in.
For
Individuals, Families & Small Groups:
Rally Camps are $70 per person and occur on selected dates
during the spring, summer and fall. Full payment is required to secure
your reservation. Contact our Reservation Specialists at (804) 861-2408
for availability. Click here
for Rally Camp dates.
What does the cost of the program include?
The cost of the program includes uniform coat (on loan for duration
of camp), a one-size-fits-all kepi (hat to take home), as well as
unique and interactive educational programming. Troop Camps
include a hot lunch and a cold afternoon snack. Platoon Camps
and Rally Camps include a hot dinner, a cold breakfast,
and overnight accommodations in period appropriate Civil War shelters.
What
if I want to visit Pamplin Historical Park during our visit to the
Civil War Adventure Camp?
If you are participating in a camp and wish to visit the Park on the
day of your experience, you will receive 50% off of the Park General
Admission price.
What
time does the program start?
Troop Camps begin at either 9 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. depending
on the needs of the group. Participants should arrive at camp 30 minutes
before their designated start time. The program will end at either
2:30 p.m. or 5 p.m.
Platoon
Camp and Rally Camp participants should meet Park staff
at 3:30 p.m. on the day of the camp at the Hart Farm to complete required
registration. Programming will begin at 4:00 p.m. The program concludes
at 10:00 a.m. on the following day.
Where do people sleep at the Civil War Adventure Camp?
All sleeping quarters at the Civil War Adventure Camp resemble those
used by soldiers during the Civil War. The camp offers two-person
common tents, four-person log huts, and sixteen-person frame bunkhouses.
The common tents are unheated. All other sleeping quarters are heated
with wood burning stoves. Each tent/hut is outfitted with mattresses
and bunks.
My group has members of both genders, what do we do about sleeping
arrangements?
Each tent/hut will be designated as male or female and camp participants
will be assigned by gender to their quarters.
During Rally Camps, family members will be assigned to sleeping quarters
regardless of gender. Individuals (without family) will be assigned
to quarters by gender.
Is the Civil War Adventure Camp available year round?
Yes. The Civil War Adventure Camp is available for Troop Camp
and Platoon Camp bookings throughout the year. A variety
of designated Rally Camp dates are available for families
and individuals. The Civil War Adventure Camp may not be available
on major holidays or on days close to or during Park Special Events.
Fire pits and stoves are used in the cooler months for heat, but the
Virginia climate is hot and humid in the summer and can be cold in
the winter.
What is the group cancellation policy?
A non-refundable $100.00 deposit is required at booking for all groups
reserving the Civil War Adventure Camp. If your group cancels your
Troop Camp before 5 p.m. the day before the program or your
Platoon Camp by 10:00 a.m. on the day of the program, you will
be allowed to reserve another date within six months of the canceled
date using the same non-refundable deposit.
Do
you require a deposit for Rally Camp participants?
Rally Camp participants are required to pay in full at time of registration.
Participants who need to cancel their reservation must do so before
10:00 a.m. the day of their program. Participants who do so will be
allowed to reschedule to any Rally Camp program that has available
space within the calendar year. The cost of a Rally Camp reservation
is non-refundable.
Could
my Rally Camp be cancelled?
Pamplin Historical Park reserves the right to cancel or reschedule
Civil War Adventure Camps. If a camp is canceled, participants will
be notified at least two weeks before their camp date. When the Park
cancels a camp, each participant will have the option to reschedule
to another date or receive a full refund. The Park is not responsible
for any travel arrangements associated with arrival at or departure
from the Civil War Adventure Camp.
What sanitary facilities are available for camp participants?
The Civil War Adventure Camp contains modern restroom and shower facilities.
Time is scheduled for restroom breaks, and individuals can use facilities
as needed throughout the program. Those who wish to shower can do
so in the evening before taps or in the morning before reveille.
How do I make reservations for a Civil War Adventure Camp?
Reservations may be made by telephone, Monday through Friday, 8:30
a.m.-5:00 p.m. by calling (804) 861-2408 and asking for group reservations
or by e-mailing groups@civilwaradventurecamp.org.
Electronic reservation requests will be coming soon.
Once
I have made reservations for my program, what paperwork is required
for a Rally Camp?
Upon making a reservation for your program, you will need to print
the forms below and submit them via fax or mail. After the forms have
been received, a confirmation letter and registration information
will be sent to you. Parental Signatures are required for recruits
under 18 years of age.
a. Registration
Form
b. Hold
Harmless Agreement
c. Medical
History Form
What should I bring with me to the Civil War Adventure Camp?
Each camp participant will be assigned a locker and a lock in order
to secure personal items. Due to the size of these lockers, recruits
should pack personal items in a single gym bag/knapsack. Locker keys
will be worn by participants on a chain around their neck. Over-the-road-bus
groups should prepare by asking participants to pack a small bag for
use at the camp prior to arrival, ensuring that these bags are easily
available upon arrival. Pamplin Historical Park is not responsible
for loss of personal items stored in the lockers.
Each
recruit should pack the following:
- Comfortable
walking/hiking shoes
- Toothpaste
and toothbrush
- Shampoo
- Shaving
equipment (optional)
- Bath
Towel
- Change
of clothes appropriate to the weather
- Soap
- Insect
repellant
- Sunscreen
- Sleeping
bags
- Flashlights
- Ponchos
(in case of poor weather)
- Medications
(if necessary)*
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Please do not bring: Electronic devices, edged weapons (including
pocket knives), firearms, or food items.
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Open flame devices (matches and lighters) are permitted, but must
be stored in the lockers during the camp experience.
- Cameras
are permitted, but must be stored in one's haversack or quarters
during the program. Photographs can be taken during breaks in the
program.
*Please
note: Hay is used for a variety of purposes at Civil War Adventure
Camp. If you are allergic to hay, please bring any medications you
might need.
What is the policy regarding firearms used in the Civil War
Adventure Camp?
All recruits will use wooden rifles for drill and are allowed
to fire a blank round from a reproduction rifle. Recruits younger
than 18 will need permission from their parent or guardian in order
to fire the reproduction rifle. Pamplin Historical Park staff will
load firearms during blank firing exercise. Individuals will fire
from the standing or bench rest position.
Is
the Civil War Adventure Camp accessible to individuals in wheelchairs?
Yes, the camp is compatible with ADA guidelines.
Can
I take pictures during camp?
Cameras are allowed in the Civil War Adventure Camp during programming
but must be kept in one's haversack or quarters. Photographs can be
taken during breaks in the program.
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Group
Questions
What types of groups will enjoy the Civil War Adventure Camp?
The Civil War Adventure Camp is appropriate for school groups, community
groups, youth groups, tour groups, soft adventure groups, active senior
groups, Elderhostel, scout groups, corporate retreats, YMCA groups,
church groups, and any other group interested in a unique educational
experience. Pamplin Historical Park also offers a number of educational
programs, facility rental and catering options for groups.
I’m not part of an organized group but still want to
participate in the Civil War Adventure Camp. How can I do this?
A number of Rally Camps each calendar year are open to families and
other interested individuals. Click here
for Rally Camp dates. Advance registration is required. The cost is
$70.00 per person.
How many chaperones are required to participate with groups?
We require a ratio of one adult to ten children (ages 8-17). We consider
individuals 18 years old and older to be adults. All chaperones must
be adults. When assigning chaperones, please consider the number of
adults required for your group to maintain an environment that is
conducive to learning, safety, and good behavior.
How many museum staff will be with the group during the program?
A minimum of three staff members will operate the camp and will conduct
educational programming and logistics during your experience.
Park staff are trained in first aid and CPR. A Park Ranger will be
on site from 9:30 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. in the event of a security
or health emergency. Our Park Rangers are commissioned law enforcement
officers and are trained in advanced first aid.
Camp staff are responsible for conducting educational programming
during the camp experience. Chaperones and adults are responsible
for providing supervision and discipline. Pamplin Historical Park
reserves the right to dismiss any group or individual from the Civil
War Adventure Camp for behavior we deem unacceptable or dangerous.
Does my group need to make reservations to participate in
the Civil War Adventure Camp?
Yes, advance reservations are required at least seven days prior to
your desired date of the camp. Due to the popularity of the program,
we recommend that reservations be made as early in advance of your
requested date as possible.
How do I make reservations for a Civil War Adventure Camp?
Reservations can be made by telephone, Monday through Friday, 8:30
a.m.-5:00 p.m. by calling (804) 861-2408 and asking for group reservations
and by e-mailing
groups@civilwaradventurecamp.org. Electronic submission will be
coming soon.
Once I have made reservations for my Platoon Camp, what paperwork
is required?
Upon making a reservation for your camp, you will receive by mail
or e-mail, a confirmation letter and the following registration information:
A Roster Form asking for the name, age, gender, coat size, and head
size (in inches) of each participant. Group leaders should must return
the roster to Pamplin Historical Park no later than five days before
your camp.
Group
leaders should submit the following forms (one set for each participant)
upon arrival at camp.
1. Registration Form
2. Medical History Form
3. Hold Harmless Agreement
4. Parental Signatures for recruits under 18 years of age.
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Rules
and Regulations
- Pamplin
Historical Park is listed on the Virginia and National Register
of Historic Places. The natural and historic resources of the Civil
War Adventure Camp will be treated with respect at all times.
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The Park discourages participants from bringing unnecessary 21st-century
products into camp (excluding medicine). This includes cell phones,
pagers, electronic games, CD players, water guns, reading materials,
snacks and drinks. Medication prescribed by a physician may be carried
in each participant’s haversack.
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Recruits may be contacted in the event of an emergency at (804)
712-2180.
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Smoking of tobacco products is to be conducted in designated smoking
areas at the Civil War Adventure Camp. ABSOLUTELY no smoking will
be permitted inside any Civil War Adventure Camp building. The use
of period tobacco products will be permitted in camp in the form
of period pipes, period cigars, snuff, and chewing tobacco by individuals
18 years old and older.
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Adult supervision of recruits is required at all times for the duration
of the Civil War Adventure Camp. Adults may not leave the camp at
any time except in the event of an emergency.
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Recruits are responsible for all equipment provided by PHP for use
in the camp.
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No personal firearms or edged weapons are allowed in camp.
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All firearms used in the program (both real and training) will be
treated as if they were loaded and will NOT be pointed at anyone.
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Camp participants will not fuel fires in either fire pits or stoves
except with the explicit permission of a Civil War Adventure Camp
staff member.
- Alcohol
and drugs are not to be used by participants during the camp experience.
- Recruits
who have reproduction clothing appropriate to the Civil War period
will be allowed to wear it at their own discretion. Pamplin Historical
Park and the Civil War Adventure Camp are not responsible for any
damage to personal clothing as a result of participating in activities
related to the Civil War Adventure Camp.
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