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Witt Mechanical Bedford, VA

GFWC Woman's Club of Vinton Vinton,VA

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United Way Roanoke Valley

Bedford County Fire and Rescue Bedford, VA

Telecom Pioneers, Roanoke and Lynchburg Councils

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The Dr. David Serota Endowment

Larry Hull

Joe Austin Builder-General Contractor

D & T Construction, Ferrum, VA

Dare to Care Charities, Inc. and Virginia Baptist Children’s Home and Family Services DBA HopeTree Family Services are 501(c)3 non-profit organizations.

A financial statement is available on written request from the Virginia Office of Consumer Affairs.

HopeTree’s Camp Virginia Jaycee, 2494 Camp Jaycee Road, P.O. Box 668, Blue Ridge, VA 24064 Phone 540-947-5697 Fax 540-947-5698

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Now taking reservations for 2013 events!

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HopeTree’s Camp Virginia Jaycee offers facilities for your party, picnic, workshop, retreat, wedding, camp, athletic event, or training program. Bring your own cook and supplies to our commercial kitchen, or use ours! Contact Us for a quote!

We also offer other unique options such as fishing in our pond, miniature golf and trained therapy horses and other animals.

The property of HopeTree’s Camp Virginia Jaycee is located north of US Routes 221/460 between Bedford and Roanoke, VA. It lies at the end of Camp Jaycee Road, an asphalt paved road which connects to the north side of US Route 221/460 near Montvale. click here for map to the Camp

PHYSICAL FACILITIES: click here for map of facilities

Robertson Hall (1971) A kitchen with cooking facilities and a dining area that can accommodate about 150 people. A fireplace, storage rooms and rest rooms were included in the original structure.
In 1983, a 40 x 40 addition for office space was added to the south wing and in 1987 a 27x40 addition
was added to the east wing for the kitchen equipment and food storage area.
In 1996, the kitchen was remodeled and new appliances were added.

Eight Cabins (four in 1971 and four in 1974) Each cabin includes a bathroom, toilet and shower facilities. They are located in a cabin circle near the Health Center.
All cabins have a nice screened- in porch for quiet time, cabin social time and or for relaxing.
Renovations and updates took place in 1992.

Bathhouse (1972) the bathhouse has both a male and female shower and bathroom facilities.
It is located adjacent to the pool.

Murray Pavilion (1972) is a 40 x 64 foot recreational a-frame pavilion providing space for

multipurpose activities, picnics and is in honor of the Murray Family who helped develop the

Camp.

Barn (1972) The Barn was constructed by Project Concern youths to house small animals for the use of the Camp’s program.

Platform Tent Area (Fall of 1976 and spring of 1977) There are 4 tent platforms, which may be utilized for over-night tent camping and outdoor education.

Pond (1978) The pond was designed by the Bedford County Soil Conservation Dept and constructed by
Local 158 Operating Engineers from Roanoke resulting in a 1 ½ acre pond which is used for canoeing,
paddle boating, fishing, pond study and outdoor education.

Large Outdoor Pool Available with or without lifeguard. Currently closed for repairs.

Fields, Miniature Golf, Climbing Wall, Hiking Trails, Generous Parking Lot

Within view of the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway

Werness Hall (1987) a 42 x 72 multipurpose building. It is named in honor of the

former first President, Everett Werness.

Clement Recreation Center (1988) A 60 x 100 outdoor recreation and inclement

weather building is used for recreational activities and other programs. It was named

in honor of Board member, Chuck Clement.

President’s Pavilion (1990) The Pavilion was constructed to provide shelter and storage at the Pond.
It is named in honor of the past presidents.

Towe Infirmary – (1994) The Health Center was constructed in memory of the first Chairman
of the Board of Directors, A. Darden Towe.
The Center is designed to meet the medical needs of the campers, staff and program participants.

K O V A R Program Building (2003) The upper level houses administrative program staff and
the lower level is used for multipurpose activities and programs.