Welcome to your summer home in Virginia... ...with friends that last a lifetime. Three-week, six-week, and introductory sessions available. Plan on a summer of adventure, challenge, and outrageous fun... ...while growing in self-confidence, independence, and connectedness. Nearly a century of excellent camping. This is a magical place, next to a river, in the mountains.

Creating Unforgettable Summers Since 1927

Camp Mont Shenandoah provides a traditional summer camp experience for girls between the ages of 7 and 16. Nestled in the Allegheny Mountains along the pristine Cowpasture River in Bath County, Camp Mont Shenandoah is one of Virginia’s oldest and best-loved overnight camps.

Meet Our Happy Campers

“Camp is a beautiful place where we can be our complete, unplugged selves and make lifelong friendships.”

Caroline C. - Lynchburg, VA

Meet Our Happy Campers

“My daughter loves her camp summers and would rather be at Camp Mont Shenandoah than anywhere else.”

Jane D. - Richmond, VA

Meet Our Happy Campers

“CMS creates an environment where all girls can be silly, goofy, fail, succeed, and grow – all while feeling completely supported and loved. I wish the rest of the world could be as wonderful!”

Shannon M. - Midlothian, VA

Meet Our Happy Campers

“I’m so excited to return to camp this summer to reconnect with nature and my best friends. I can’t wait to be back in the Feedbag singing. I love the river! ”

Glenn C., Oxford, MS

Meet Our Happy Campers

“I can’t even begin to explain how much I have grown at Camp Mont Shenandoah; the friends I made at camp are my best friends in the world.”

Laurie K. - Chesterfield, VA

Meet Our Happy Campers

“At camp, I learned that I’m a lot crazier than I thought and that I can do stuff I didn’t know I could do before!”

Carolyn M. - Glen Allen, VA

Upcoming Events

October

15

2024

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Registration for New Families Opens!

June

21

2025

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Opening Day for Six and First Three Weekers

July

11

2025

6 PM

Dinner For Parents of Six and First Three Weekers

July

12

2025

10:00am - 4:00pm

Parents’ Day & First Three Weekers Depart

July

13

2025

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Second Three Weekers Arrive

August

1

2025

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Final Honor Meet

August

2

2025

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End of Six Week and Second Three Week Sessions

August

3

2025

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Roots & Shoots Begins

August

9

2025

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CMS Concludes Its 99th Season

Is Camp Mont Shenandoah the perfect fit for your daughter?