SATURDAY DAYTIME ACTIVITIES

(PLEASE NOTE: this is a tentative schedule and subject to change. We ll do our best to stick to it, but as things evolve over the summer, some slight tweaks may need to be made.)

FULL DAY ACTIVITIES

VINES AND WINES TRACK [Pre-Paid Add-On]: Winery Tour II - Hilltop, Whitehall, Veritas & Afton. Visit four local wineries: Hilltop, where we ll pick blackberries in the fields, take a vineyard tour, then gather inside to taste various fruit wines and honey meads; White Hall, where we ll explore the lovely grounds and taste award-winning wines in a beautifully-appointed tasting room; the stately Veritas winery, where we ll enjoy a gourmet three-course lunch (paired with three different wines) on the magnificent porch overlooking the beautiful blue-ridge mountains; and Afton Mountain Vineyards, where we ll taste a variety of wines and enjoy live bluegrass music during Afton s Harvest Festival on the rolling fields outside the winery. Cost: $50; includes tasting fees, gourmet three-course lunch, souvenir wine glass, and transportation. Limit 15 people.

NEW ADVENTURE SPORTS TRACK [Pre-Paid Add-on]: Climb Nelson Rocks Via Ferrata. www.nelsonrocks.org/via.html. VIA stands for  very intense adventure.  Ferrata is Italian for  like driving a Ferrari. Seriously? No! It's Italian for  iron road or  iron way. A via ferrata is basically a long climbing route with permanently fixed cables for protection. Steel rungs are used on steeper sections to keep the difficulty of the climbing moderate, and bridges are often used. Vias have been used in the Alps for a century or more. During the world wars, they were used to move troops easily through high mountain terrain. Via climbing has become a popular sport in Europe , with dozens in existence. The Nelson Rocks Via is the first and only American-designed and -built via ferrata in the world. It includes a 230' long, 150' high swinging foot bridge, one of the longest such bridges in the country. Anyone who is fit enough to handle rugged trail hiking can climb a via ferrata. No rock climbing experience is needed. Vias are a way to experience the excitement, exposure and scenic beauty enjoyed by climbers, without spending the time and money necessary to become a skilled and equipped climber. Cost: $48; includes guide, instruction, equipment, and transportation. Limit 12 people.

EASY HIKES TRACK [Included]: Explore Skyline Drive . On this all-day tourist adventure, we ll head to Skyline Drive and explore the vistas and easy trails along the section of Skyline Drive from Thornton Gap to Swift Run Gap. Highlights will include a short hike up Stony Man for sweeping vistas, a visit to Dark Hollow Falls (where we may be able to wade or swim), and exploration of part of the Story of the Forest Trail, a self-guided nature trail. Total hiking distance will be approximately 5 miles for the day. Limit 15 people.

MODERATE HIKES TRACK I [Included]: Hike the North River Gorge Trail in GWF. This is an exceptionally scenic 8-mile trail that passes through an environment of moist earth and humid air that encourages lush vegetation. Scenery includes dense woods and rock outcroppings in the gorge formed by the beautiful North River. On this out-and-back hike, you ll cross the river as many as 18 times(!). Minimal elevation gain . Proper footwear required. Limit 15 people.

MODERATE HIKES TRACK II [Included]: Hike to Mary s Rock/Pinnacle from Jewel Hollow in SNP. A 6.8-mile hike on one of the most picturesque sections of the Appalachian Trail (AT), featuring outstanding views along the crest of the Blue Ridge . Mary's Rock offers a near 360 degree view and is one of the finest viewpoints in the park. 1000 elevation gain. Limit 15 people. (This is a repeat of the Friday Hike)

MODERATE HIKES TRACK III [Included]: Hike Out and Back to Kennedy Peak. This 6-mile out and back hike on Massanutten Mountain will take you to stone observation tower with sweeping 360 degree views of the Shenandoah Valley. We will have lunch on top of the mountain. Elevation gain 1100. Limit 15 people.

STRENUOUS HIKES TRACK I [Included]: Hike the Fridley Gap Trail in GWF. This strenuous 6-mile hike departs just a couple miles down the road from Camp. This trail has it all: great views, a rushing stream, and several small waterfalls. There are sections with loose rocks and steep uphill climbs, so hiking boots are required. Elevation gain 1750 . Limit 12 people.

[SOLD OUT] STRENUOUS HIKES TRACK II [Included]: Hike Old Rag Mountain in SNP . This 9-mile strenuous to very strenuous hike is one of the most popular in the area.  After ascending through the woods, this hike goes along a rocky ridge with wonderful views, interesting rock formations, and even some rock scrambling.  After a lunch at the top, we will head down the back side of the mountain and return through scenic Weakley Hollow. Elevation gain 2300 . Limit 12 people. This activity is SOLD OUT.

[CANCELLED] STRENUOUS HIKES TRACK III [Included]: Hike the White Oak Canyon/Cedar Run Trails. This spectacular 8.2-mile very strenuous hike through White Oak Canyon and back along Cedar Run includes plenty of scenery and 10+ waterfalls. There is the p ossibility for swimming at one or more of the falls. Elevation gain 2900 . Limit 12 people. This activity has been CANCELLED due to lack of interest.

HALF-DAY MORNING ACTIVITIES

ARTS AND HISTORY OF THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY TRACK [Pre-Paid Add-On]: Visit the Frontier Culture Museum . The Frontier Culture Museum is a living history site and an educational agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia .  The Museum features four historic, reconstructed working farms from Germany, Northern Ireland, England, and Botetourt County, Virginia, and a working 18th century blacksmith forge from Northern Ireland.  The farms represent the daily lives and agricultural heritage of the peoples who came to the new world and formed a unique American culture.  The Museum's mission is to educate the public about the lives, reasons for immigration, and cultural synthesis of the ethnically diverse peoples who arrived in western Virginia and the mid-Atlantic backcountry during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries; as well as the native peoples who made the area their home.  The immigrant cultures include the Germans, Scotch-Irish, English, and West Africans. Expect to walk at least a mile. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Cost: $15 (includes admission fees and transportation). Limit 15 people.

[SOLD OUT] CAVES AND CAVERNS TRACK: [Pre-Paid Add-On]: Visit Grand Caverns. Grand Caverns is a stately and powerful example of Nature's handiwork. Gigantic stalactites point down from above. Equally imposing stalagmites thrust upward from the caverns floor. Cathedral Hall, 280 feet long and over 70 feet high, is one of the largest rooms of any cavern in the East. Massive columns, beautiful draperies rippling flowstone, and rare "shield" formations create a variety of fascinating sights. Cost: $20; includes admission, guided tour, and transportation. Limit 15 people. This activity is SOLD OUT.

BOAT AND FLOAT TRACK [Pre-Paid Add-On]: Morning Tubing on South Fork of the Shenandoah River. We will float in inflatable tubes down the beautiful and scenic South Fork of the Shenandoah. This leisurely 1.5-mile trip will take between two and three hours, depending on flow rates. Cost: $30 includes guide, equipment and transportation. Limit 22 people.

[SOLD OUT] EASY HIKE TRACK (ALSO ART & HISTORY TRACK) [Included]: Walking Tour of Historic Downtown Staunton. The best way to experience the historic and architectural flavors of Staunton is on foot.  And the Historic Staunton Foundation has produced an excellent walking tour brochure that will guide us into the city's colorful past.  "A Self-Guided Tour of Staunton's Historic Districts will give us the visual and factual cues to appreciate the uniqueness and beauty of the city's historic areas and structures. We ll explore Staunton 's five National Historic Districts (Gospel Hill, Stuart Addition, Newtown , Beverly , and The Wharf). Limit 15 people. This activity is SOLD OUT

NATURE WALKS AND EDUCATION TRACK I [Included]: Nature Photography with Dave and Guests. Dave Liebman, a world-famous naturalist and nature photographer, will talk about how to shoot the best nature shots for personal use and to sell, as we walk around camp and practice what we ve learned. Other Mosaic nature photographers may be on hand to lend their expertise. Bring camera. Limit 20 people.

[SOLD OUT] CAMP ACTIVITIES TRACK I [Included]: Beginner Horseback Riding. Easy walk through wooded trails at camp. Beginners welcome. There will be two 1.5-hour sessions in this timeslot. Limit 20 people (10 per timeslot). This activity is SOLD OUT.

CAMP ACTIVITIES TRACK II [Included]: Moderate to Strenuous Mountain Biking on Massanutten Mountain Trails. Climb Massanutten mountain by bike, then cruise back down. Ride leaves from camp, and will be guided. Experienced riders only. Must wear helmet. Limit 10 people.

CAMP ACTIVITIES TRACK III [Included]: Swimming. The 25-meter pool will be open. Relax, read, swim, or just work on your tan! Unlimited.

CAMP ACTIVITIES TRACK IV [Included]: Tennis - Singles. Tennis is available for those who wish to play. Players will meet to arrange games.

HALF-DAY AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES

[CANCELLED] ARTS AND HISTORY OF THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY TRACK [Pre-Paid Add-on]: See Matinee of  The Comedy of Errors at Shenandoah Shakespeare at Blackfriars Playhouse, the World's Only Re-creation of William Shakespeare's Original Indoor Theatre. In this rollicking farce of mistaken identity, Shakespeare transports Roman comedy to dizzying heights. Two long-separated twins, a cheating husband, a jealous wife, a pending execution, Fat Nell, and two tricky servants (also twins) romp through this fast-paced comedy. Cost: $23; includes general admission seating and transportation. Limit 15 people. This activity has been cancelled due to lack of interest.

CAVES AND CAVERNS TRACK [Pre-Paid Add-On]: Beginner Spelunking - Explore an Easy Wild Cave . Visit the  Civil War Cave. We ll descend into an open room which was used during the Civil War to harbor troops and supplies. If you d like an additional challenge, you can explore the rooms and crawls off of the main room. Cost: $32; includes instruction, guide, all equipment and transportation. Limit 12 people.

BOAT AND FLOAT TRACK [Pre-Paid Add-On]: Afternoon Tubing on South Fork of the Shenandoah River. We will float in inflatable tubes down the beautiful and scenic South Fork of the Shenandoah. This leisurely 1.5-mile trip will take between two and three hours, depending on flow rates (repeat of morning trip).Cost: $30 includes guide, equipment and transportation. Limit 22 people.

NATURE WALKS AND EDUCATION TRACK I [Included]: Edible and Medicinal Plant Walk with Dave and Guests. Dave Liebman, a world-famous naturalist, will show us what's good to eat around camp, and what has been used medicinally, and what is poisonous. Some Mosaic members with specific training in these areas may be on hand to assist. Limit 20 people.

EASY HIKE TRACK: [Included]: Easy Hike and Swim At Lake Arrowhead Park . Join us for an easy hike on the two miles of trails surrounding picturesque 34-acre Lake Arrowhead , nestled against the backdrop of the Shenandoah mountains. Then relax on the white sand beach, swim, or rent a canoe or paddle boat (canoes are $1/person for 1/2 hour and paddle boats are $2/person for 1/2 hour). Limit 35 people.

[SOLD OUT] MODERATE HIKES TRACK [Included]: Hike to Bird Knob on Massanutten Mountain in GWF. This 4-mile moderate hike visits two spectacular viewpoints of the Shenandoah Valley and the North Fork of the Shenandoah River to the West. You ll ascend through the woods and past some impressive rock formations. The path is steep in places, but provides good footing. Limit 15 people. This activity is SOLD OUT

CAMP ACTIVITIES TRACK I [Included]: High Ropes. High ropes involves participants climbing ladders and traversing logs or wires in the trees to challenge themselves and achieve things they never thought possible. Limit 25 people.