Diocesan Youth Ministry (Middle Schoolers)
2026-04-17 16:00 - 2026-04-19 14:00 (America/New_York) | Shrine Mont, 217 Shrine Mont Circle, Orkney Springs, VA, 22845, United States
Shrine Mont is excited to welcome the Diocesan Youth Ministry Retreat this year!
The Middle School Retreat is designed for current 6th-8th grade youth and their parish youth leaders as well as youth not currently connected to Episcopal parishes.
The retreat will include a program, small groups, games, and time set aside to enjoy activities on the mountain.
All youth participants from a parish must attend with at least one adult chaperone (at a 10 youth:1 adult ratio). If any youth would like to attend, but are not affiliated with an Episcopal parish, or there are no adult leaders able to attend from their parish, please contact youthministries@episcopalvirginia.org. We will make sure that everybody has the opportunity to attend – all are welcome!
Click HERE for more information and to register!

Volunteer Work Weekend
2026-04-17 19:00 - 2026-04-19 11:00
Help Shrine Mont get ready for our 2026 season!
Save the date now. Registration available after the first of the year!
Tentative schedule:
Friday
Arrive in the evening and get a good night’s sleep. Make sure you bring your own linens, pillow, blankets and towels.
Dinner on your own at Bryce Resort or various restaurants in Mt. Jackson, New Market, Edinburg or Woodstock.
Saturday
7:30 am A hearty breakfast at Tucker Dining Room
8:00 am Off to work
10:00 am Break
10:30 am Back to work
12:30 pm Lunch at Tucker Dining Room
1:00 pm Back to work
4:30 pm Shower
5:00 pm Happy Hour (BYOB)
5:30 pm Dinner at Tucker Dining Room
10:00 pm Quiet time
Sunday
8:00 am Breakfast at Tucker Dining Room
After breakfast: Sunday Service
Wrap up any unfinished work and head home
Thank you!!
Questions? Contact Tom von Hemert:
Tom von Hemert
3400 Meadow Wood Lane
Crozet, VA 22932
tomvonhemert@gmail.com
Click HERE for a map to Shrine Mont. We strongly discourage using GPS or mapping software.
Remember we can only take 35 people.

Fly Fishing Fundamentals 2026- Intermediate/Advanced I
2026-05-15 12:00 - 2026-05-17 17:00
Once again Shrine Mont has teamed up with Orkney Springs Outfitters to offer an immersive introduction to Fly Fishing weekend course designed to teach students about the intricacies of fly fishing with hands on instruction that covers everything from tying flies and casting to pond and river fishing at the South River for trout. During the 3 day event, students will start with the basics of casting, practice on a stocked pond and then hit the river for a day of quality fishing. This class is perfect for intermediate to advanced fly fishers.
Lodging and meals are included in the package.
About the instructor:

David Clark learned to tie flies at the age of 12, selling them to the old anglers at Columbia Fish & Game in Lancaster Pennsylvania. He finally learned to fly fish at the age of 15 with the help of a local fly shop owner. After several trips to New Mexico, Colorado, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and West Virginia over the next several decades, David decided to immerse himself in the craft by dedicating 110 days during the 2020-2021 fly fishing season to study many of the fly-fishing destinations here in Virginia and the fly patterns they support. Armed with this knowledge – and private access water – he started Orkney Springs Outfitters for both beginners and advanced practitioners.
Click HERE for more information about Orkney Springs Outfitters.
Waders/Boots required, rods can be rented for $50
Tentative Schedule
Friday May 15

Arrive @ Shrine Mont at noon, check in, get settled
Lunch 12:30
Fly rod and reel setup overview 1:45 to 2:45
Fly casting 101: 3:00 to 4:00
Fly tying demo 4:00 to 4:30
Happy hour 5:00
Dinner 6:00
Saturday May 16
Breakfast 8:00
Fly casting practice at stocked pond 10:00 to 12:00
Lunch 12:00
Fly casting at stocked pond 1:30 to 3:30
Gear check for South River excursion 3:30 to 4:00
Happy hour 5:00
Dinner 6:00
Sunday May 17

Meet and eat breakfast on the go at 8:00 am
Travel to private South River camp 8:30 to 9:45
Fly fish South River 10:00 to 3:00 with bagged lunch on river
Return to Shrine Mont between 3:15 and 4:30 or depart from South River

Rate: $800
Registration available through Orkney Springs Outfitters: Order Online | Orkney Springs Outfitters

Camp Curious 2026
2026-07-12 15:00 - 2026-07-17 12:00
Shrine Mont is collaborating with the Virginia Association of Teachers of English (VATE) to hold Camp Curious this summer (July 12-17) for rising 3rd-6th grade students. The camp’s mission is to “Infuse struggling readers/writers with the joy and experiences of reading and writing.” Campers will go home with a “tool bag” for good reading and writing strategies. We will also provide students with supplies, books, and family reading and writing ideas.
The primary focus will be to support students from Page, Rockingham, and Shenandoah counties and Harrisonburg City who are struggling with or behind in their reading skills. VATE will work with camper families, teachers, and reading specialist (with the parent’s permission) to make sure each student is receiving the resources they need at camp. Shrine Mont will work with a trained staff of counselors to make camp fun and engaging for the week.

Meet our Director: Cheryl Golden
Mrs. Golden, warmly known to her students and families as “Mrs. G.,” is a National Board Certified Teacher. She has been teaching for over 24 years in grades fourth-tenth. She graduated from Andrews University and completed her Masters in Educational Leadership through Walden University. In addition to teaching, she has been an academic coach since 2007, and she worked in the business world as a trainer, manager, and quality coach for ten years . Throughout high school and college, she spent her summers as a camp counselor at Camp Mohaven in Ohio, and then served as the camp coordinator for five summers at Richmond’s FYP Summer Camps. She has a passion for being a lifelong learner and assisting others in learning and developing a passion for reading and writing.

Click HERE to view an information flyer about Camp Curious.
Click HERE to apply for Camp Curious using Google Forms.
A typical day at Camp Curious (tentative)

7:30 am (possible morning read/write activity)
8-9 Breakfast
9:30-12 Reading/Writing Instruction
12:30 pm-1:30 pm Lunch
1:30-5 Afternoon Activities with counselors (swimming, hiking, games etc)
1:30-2:30 or 4-5 Reading/Writing Fun Event
5:30-6:30 Dinner
7-8:30 Evening Program with (read/write activity included) Counselor Read aloud each night once in cabin before lights out

If you are 18 or older and interested in being a camp counselor, download a counselor job description and application HERE.
For Camp Curious to be most effective, campers will attend at no charge. Here is a link to make a financial contribution to support Camp Curious. Simply write Camp Curious in the comments section when prompted.
Contact Mary Moomaw at Shrine Mont or Cheryl Golden at VATE if you have questions.

2026 Summer Day Camp
2026-07-27 - 2026-07-31
Shrine Mont welcomes your child for a week of day camp!
We have a great lineup of activities on over 1,100 acres with abundant hiking trails and nature galore with a wonderful staff ready to keep our campers active and entertained for a fun week!
Sample Daily Schedule
8:45 – 9:00 Drop off
9:00 Check in and daily announcements
9:30 Morning Hike
10:15 Morning Snack
10:30 Wacky Lab
11:30 Outdoor Activity
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Frisbee golf, Volleyball, Pickle ball, etc.
2:00 Swim Time
3:45 Arts and Crafts
4:30 Clean Up and Pick Up!
AGES 6-10 YEARS OLD
CAMP MEETS DAILY FROM 9AM – 4:30PM

CAMP RATES (Include lunch and camp activities) :
$239 PER CAMPER
$185 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL SIBLING
$25 PER CAMPER FOR EXTENDED HOURS: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Please reserve ahead of time)

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Fly Fishing Fundamentals 2026- Beginners II
2026-10-16 12:00 - 2026-10-18 17:00
Once again Shrine Mont has teamed up with Orkney Springs Outfitters to offer an immersive introduction to Fly Fishing weekend course designed to teach students about the intricacies of fly fishing with hands on instruction that covers everything from tying flies and casting to pond and river fishing at the South River for trout. During the 3 day event, students will start with the basics of casting, practice on a stocked pond and then hit the river for a day of quality fishing.
Lodging and meals are included in the package.
About the instructor:

David Clark learned to tie flies at the age of 12, selling them to the old anglers at Columbia Fish & Game in Lancaster Pennsylvania. He finally learned to fly fish at the age of 15 with the help of a local fly shop owner. After several trips to New Mexico, Colorado, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and West Virginia over the next several decades, David decided to immerse himself in the craft by dedicating 110 days during the 2020-2021 fly fishing season to study many of the fly-fishing destinations here in Virginia and the fly patterns they support. Armed with this knowledge – and private access water – he started Orkney Springs Outfitters for both beginners and advanced practitioners.
Click HERE for more information about Orkney Springs Outfitters.
Waders/Boots required, rods can be rented for $50
Tentative Schedule
Friday October 16

Arrive @ Shrine Mont at noon, check in, get settled
Lunch 12:30
Fly rod and reel setup overview 1:45 to 2:45
Fly casting 101: 3:00 to 4:00
Fly tying demo 4:00 to 4:30
Happy hour 5:00
Dinner 6:00
Saturday October 17
Breakfast 8:00
Fly casting practice at stocked pond 10:00 to 12:00
Lunch 12:00
Fly casting at stocked pond 1:30 to 3:30
Gear check for South River excursion 3:30 to 4:00
Happy hour 5:00
Dinner 6:00
Sunday October 18

Meet and eat breakfast on the go at 8:00 am
Travel to private South River camp 8:30 to 9:45
Fly fish South River 10:00 to 3:00 with bagged lunch on river
Return to Shrine Mont between 3:15 and 4:30 or depart from South River

Rate: $800
Registration available through Orkney Springs Outfitters: Order Online | Orkney Springs Outfitters

Fly Fishing Fundamentals 2026- Intermediate/Advanced II
2026-11-06 12:00 - 2026-11-08 17:00
Once again Shrine Mont has teamed up with Orkney Springs Outfitters to offer an immersive introduction to Fly Fishing weekend course designed to teach students about the intricacies of fly fishing with hands on instruction that covers everything from tying flies and casting to pond and river fishing at the South River for trout. During the 3 day event, students will start with the basics of casting, practice on a stocked pond and then hit the river for a day of quality fishing. This class is perfect for intermediate to advanced fly fishers.
Lodging and meals are included in the package.
About the instructor:

David Clark learned to tie flies at the age of 12, selling them to the old anglers at Columbia Fish & Game in Lancaster Pennsylvania. He finally learned to fly fish at the age of 15 with the help of a local fly shop owner. After several trips to New Mexico, Colorado, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and West Virginia over the next several decades, David decided to immerse himself in the craft by dedicating 110 days during the 2020-2021 fly fishing season to study many of the fly-fishing destinations here in Virginia and the fly patterns they support. Armed with this knowledge – and private access water – he started Orkney Springs Outfitters for both beginners and advanced practitioners.
Click HERE for more information about Orkney Springs Outfitters.
Waders/Boots required, rods can be rented for $50
Tentative Schedule
Friday November 6

Arrive @ Shrine Mont at noon, check in, get settled
Lunch 12:30
Fly rod and reel setup overview 1:45 to 2:45
Fly casting 101: 3:00 to 4:00
Fly tying demo 4:00 to 4:30
Happy hour 5:00
Dinner 6:00
Saturday November 7
Breakfast 8:00
Fly casting practice at stocked pond 10:00 to 12:00
Lunch 12:00
Fly casting at stocked pond 1:30 to 3:30
Gear check for South River excursion 3:30 to 4:00
Happy hour 5:00
Dinner 6:00
Sunday November 8

Meet and eat breakfast on the go at 8:00 am
Travel to private South River camp 8:30 to 9:45
Fly fish South River 10:00 to 3:00 with bagged lunch on river
Return to Shrine Mont between 3:15 and 4:30 or depart from South River

Rate: $800
Registration available through Orkney Springs Outfitters: Order Online | Orkney Springs Outfitters
