Camp Dogwood Summer Academy is the heart of the AnBryce Foundation, offering a unique blend of academic enrichment—including reading, writing, leadership, and STEM topics—and traditional camp activities like swimming, art, and sports. The program is built on a foundation of character development, with a low 1:3 counselor-to-camper ratio that ensures personal attention, mentorship, and staff modeling of the core values known as the 4 C's. Over the years, the experience has expanded to a three-tier model that guides youth from elementary-aged campers to camp leaders.
Session 1 Grades 4-6
June 23 - July 5
Session 2 (Grades 5-7)
July 9 - 21: This session is FULL
Session 3 (Grades 2-4)
July 25 - 29
Session 4 (Grades 8-9)
August 2 - 14
New Family Orientation
March 26: (Details sent via email to registered families)
Family Orientation
May 7: (Details sent via email to registered families)
The Camp Dogwood program is grounded in the 4 C's: Courtesy, Cooperation, Caring, and Concern. These values shape daily interactions and expectations, encouraging campers to take ownership of their actions and treat peers, staff, and the community with respect.
Designed for rising 10th-12th graders, these programs help students learn to lead, collaborate, and embrace challenges—skills that carry into school and life. They serve as a leadership continuum for older teens to continue their journey after Camp Dogwood.
Rites of Passage (ROP):
A wilderness challenge program that pushes students out of their comfort zones. The curriculum includes a five-day backpacking trip in the Shenandoah mountains, fostering resilience and teamwork.
Staff Training Enrichment Program (STEP)
A three-tiered leadership development program often taken by ROP graduates. STEP participants receive advanced training to prepare them for future roles as camp leaders and counselors.
