Camp Cheerio

Camp Cheerio offers one- and two-week overnight summer camp sessions. Campers choose 10 activities from more than 30 options and have 4 activity periods each day, for a total of 8 activities. Cabin groups include 11 to 14 campers of the same age, plus two counselors and a Counselor-in-Training.

Programs

• Camp Cheerio — rising 2nd-10th graders · overnight summer camp; one- and two-week sessions
• Cheerio on the New River — rising 4th-10th graders · overnight summer camp; one-week sessions
• Family Camp Weekends
• Mother Daughter weekends
• Y-Guide programs
• Senior Adult Camps — week long
• Private Group Weekends
• Alumni Weekends

At a glance

• Ages: 7–16 years old

About the provider

Camp Cheerio officially opened in 1960 and has over 50 years of camping history. Its mission states that it provides campers with a safe and supportive environment where they can develop their full potential, and that Christian spirit has been at the heart of Cheerio.

Welcomes children of all backgrounds. A cabin will consist of campers the same age plus two counselors and a CIT. Meals are freshly prepared and kid friendly, and alternatives are always available for picky eaters and anyone with special dietary needs. Campers are limited to two items at the camp store. The daily schedule includes lights out at 10:00 and rise at 7:30. Family Camp weekends, Mother/Daughter weekends, Y-Guide programs, Senior Adult Camps, Private Group Weekends, and Alumni Weekends are offered year-round.

Last updated October 17, 2026.