Virginia Elks Youth Camp Inc.
Around 1947-48, it was decided by the membership of the Virginia State Elks Association to promote a camp for deserving boys as a State Project. At that time a Board of Directors was elected, and committees were appointed to purchase property and to organize and carry out the work.
As a result, since the first campers came in 1949, we have had one of the finest camps in the country. Over the years, girls were included in the camp. Boys and girls between the ages of 8 to 13 are now accepted at the camp, therefore the “Virginia Elks Youth Camp” was instituted. The Major Project of the Virginia Elks Association has welcomed over 50,000 campers to our beloved camp located at Millboro, Virginia on the pristine Cowpasture River. Our guiding principle is “Making Memories…”
VEYC 2026 LODGE WEEKS FOR CAMPERS
BOYS
WEEK 1: July 5-July 11: Bedford-Lynchburg, Charlottesville, Fredericksburg, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk,Onancock, Portsmouth-Chesapeake, Roanoke, Staunton, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, Waynesboro
WEEK 2: July 12-July 18: Alexandria, Arlington-Fairfax, Clifton Forge, Danville, Front Royal, Harrisonburg, Loudoun, Martinsville, Pulaski, Richmond, Winchester, Woodbridge
GIRLS
WEEK 3: July 19-July 25: Bedford-Lynchburg, Charlottesville, Fredericksburg, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Onancock, Portsmouth-Chesapeake, Roanoke, Staunton, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, Waynesboro
WEEK 4: July 26- August 1: Alexandria, Arlington-Fairfax, Clifton Forge, Danville, Front Royal, Harrisonburg, Loudoun, Martinsville, Pulaski, Richmond, Winchester, Woodbridge
The above schedule does not include the quotas. Quotas are based on membership as of April 1, 2026. For every 25 members (on April 1, 2026), or partial of 25, the Lodge sponsors 1 camper.
Example: Membership is 103=5 campers. The Lodge is responsible for paying $170 per camper even if no children attend the camp. This also coincides with the Andy Award criteria.
Please feel free to contact your VEYC Board member if you have any questions.
**Remember…those campers you send, have the opportunity to make memories of a lifetime…those who are not given the opportunity, do not have that opportunity!
Sincerely,
Gigi Jones
Trustee, PP, Camp Coordinator