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Camp Moss Hollow

Located in Markham, VA on more than 400 acres of beautiful woods, nestled in the foothills of the Shenandoah National Park, Moss Hollow is seventy miles west of Washington, D.C. Affectionately called The Youth Zone, the program provides year-round educational, recreational, and socialization services for youth and teens, seven to fourteen years old from metro D.C., Maryland and Virginia. This serene environment features miles of hiking and nature trails and:

  1. Rustic wood Cabins,
  2. A Health Center,
  3. An Academic Pavilion,
  4. A Challenge Course,
  5. A large Swimming Pool,
  6. A Basketball Court,
  7. A Softball Field,
  8. Tent Camping,
  9. A Large Dining Hall, and
  10. A two-acre Lake

Camp Moss Hollow receives generous support from the community through The Washington Post Annual Send-a-Kid-to-Camp campaign to help children from all economic situations enjoy camp life. many children will experience their first time away from home and away from the hustle of an urban environment

The Youth Zone Camp Life

Children are grouped into four residential villages based on age and gender. Village life centers on age-appropriate activities that focus on building individual and interpersonal skills. The overall goal for each camper is to develop self-confidence and a sense of accomplishment while having fun!

Click Here for the 1st Session Newsletter 2008

2008 Wish List

We not only welcome financial contributions, but in-kind donations as well. Our campers are 7 to 14 years old. Thank you in advance for your support!

  • Sheets, blankets and sleeping bags
  • Towels and wash cloths (must be new)
  • Raincoats and ponchos (must be clean)
  • Sweatshirts for cool evenings and hikes (must be clean)
  • Bathing suits and shower shoes (must be new)
  • Combs and brushes
  • Hair accessories for girls
  • Girls and boys underwear and socks (must be new)
  • Playing cards
  • Board games: Checkers/Chess/Uno/Monopoly
  • Craft supplies: construction paper, glue, beads, tempera paint, baby food jars (for crafts, etc), craft sticks, tissue paper, yarn, brushes and easels
  • Plain white t-shirts for stenciling and special events (must be clean)
  • Garden supplies
  • Basketballs, soccer balls, softball equipment and tennis equipment

Wearable items are needed in all sizes.

Please contact Ashley Edwards if you are able to make a wish come true.

The Staff

Camp Moss Hollow engages a multi-talented, culturally and racially diverse staff that includes a full-time on-site nurse. There is one staff member for every five campers.

Eligibility and Enrollment

Camp Moss Hollow serves all children, regardless of residence, race or religion, between the ages of seven and fourteen years, and who are physically able and willing to participate. Each camper can enroll in a maximum of two, nonconsecutive sessions. Enrollment is on a first come, first-served basis.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are based on a sliding scale according to income. This scale is located in the camp brochure.

Registration Procedure

Enrollment is conducted at the Family and Child Services of Washington, D.C., Inc., 1509 16th Street NW Washington, DC 20036. You must call to make an appointment at (202)289-1510 (ext. 1187). Registration hours are Monday and Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM and Tuesday and Thursday from 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM.

The registration and medical forms needed to attend camp will be available at registration. You can also find them at this website.

Please bring the following items to the appointment:

  • Child's Social Security number of card and a birth certificate,
  • Child's medical insurance information or card,
  • Proof of total family income such as pay stubs, W2s or tax forms, and
  • A non-refundable Registration Fee of $25.

It is important that all parents make an appointment for their child to get a physical examination as soon as possible. All health forms must be signed by a physician.

Transportation

Bus service is provided from the D.C. metro area. On departure day, parents must arrive by 7:45AM and must stay until the buses depart for camp at 8:30 AM. Parents must arrive to greet their children on their return to the city at 6:00PM on the return date.