Where is the venue?

The name of the venue is Camp Holiday Trails.

The address is: 400 Holiday Trails Lane Charlottesville, Va. 22903

There is signage for the venue as you get closer. We will have volunteers near the camp entrance and camp office to direct traffic.

What are the cabins and grounds like?

Camp Holiday Trails is in a rustic, natural setting. Think of summer camp for elementary to middle school aged children.

The cabin accommodations are bunk beds, in rooms with 8-20 other attendees.

There are two bathrooms in each cabin to share.

The grounds are expansive and hilly. Please take care as the trails are slippery when it rains.

We will have a few private vehicles available to aid in transportation between buildings, prioritizing those who have limited mobility. If you need transportation on CHT grounds, whenever possible, plan to ride with fellow attendees.

What should I bring with me?

You will want to bring your own bedding, please make sure to include a pillow. Volunteers will bring some extra blankets, but pack according to your sleeping preferences. Adults may also want to bring extra padding for the mattresses.

All cabins have outlets, but you will need to provide your own charging cords and adapters.

Please bring whatever it is you need to have a comfortable stay for two nights away from home. The cabins are shared sleeping spaces. We encourage you to bring sleep aids such as eye masks, headphones, ear plugs, etc.

We will have both indoor and outdoor activities, so plan on staying cool, warm, or dry depending on the weather. Please bring bug spray and sunscreen. A hat may also be helpful in mitigating exposure to the sun and to ticks when hiking.

You might also like to bring books you enjoy, books you might want to reference during any of our workshops or talks, instruments to play at the fire, or any favorite drinks or snacks. You are permitted to bring your own alcoholic beverages (no glass bottles), but smoking/vaping is not permitted on the grounds

What other accommodations are nearby?

The following locations are all within 5 miles of the venue:

Hotels:

• Holiday Inn Charlottesville-Monticello

• Sleep Inn & Suites Monticello

• Kimpton The Forum Hotel

• Oakhurst Inn

• Boar’s Head Resort

• Little Mod Hotel

• Graduate Charlottesville

• Courtyard by Marriott Charlottesville University Medical Center

• Hampton Inn & Suites Charlottesville - At the University

• Days Inn by Wyndham Charlottesville/University Area

This location is about 25 minutes drive away from the venue. Most other campgrounds are about 45 minutes away.

Camping:

• Charlottesville KOA (Cabin, RV, and tent camping available)

Are pets allowed?

We allow service animals in the lodges and require that owners leash them and clean up after them properly. Because lodges are shared, and we can't know the temperament of every pet, we can't allow non-service animals in the lodges.

Will there be child care?

No, but we will have CampQuest onsite for children ages 5-17 years old.

Can I arrive early or depart late to accommodate my flight/train times?

Our volunteers will be onsite one day before and one day after the event to facilitate set-up, clean-up, and planning sessions. We are happy to accommodate early arrivals and late departures within reason. Please contact us if you require an early arrival or late departure so that we can plan accordingly.

What are my choices for air and train travel?

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) in Charlottesville is the closest airport. It is about a 25-minute drive from the venue. You can request a shuttle from the airport to the venue for your arrival, and one of our volunteers will arrange a ride for you. Please request your shuttle at least 72 hours before check-in so that we can make sure to get you on our schedule. Click here to request a shuttle.

Alternatively, if you prefer to fly into Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington DC, there is a train service that runs from the airport to Charlottesville station. You can request a shuttle from Charlottesville station to the venue for your arrival, and one of our volunteers will arrange a ride for you. Please request your shuttle at least 72 hours before check-in so that we can make sure to get you on our schedule. Click here to request a shuttle

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Will a public Wi-Fi be available for use at the campgrounds?

The venue has relayed that Wi-Fi is not available on site. However, most major cell carriers appear to have service at the venue, though your mileage may vary. Please verify service availability with your carrier using the venue address above.