• Guided Outdoor Activities for Groups

    Our guided outdoor activities for groups are designed to complement your retreat by providing a variety of fun and energetic activities! They’re also great for field trips!

Be sure to plan ahead! Reservations for Guided Outdoor Activities must be made at least 2 months in advance (contact us).

Popcorn Bonfires

If you’re looking for a unique outdoor experience combining a special time around the campfire with delicious, fresh, kettle-cooked popcorn, join us at the Three Crosses Campfire Area for this treat.

  • 1 hour sessions for up to 100 people. 
  • Each kettle serves approximately 30 people. 
A Camper At Wcrc Making Popcorn Using The Popcorn Bonfire.
An Instructor From Wcrc Showing Campers How To Paddle With A Canoe Oar.

Canoeing & Kayaking

A great choice for groups of 12-15, our guided trips take you to the nearby stunning Diascund Reservoir for a two-hour canoeing and kayaking adventure.

Hayrides

A traditional favorite! Our tractor-drawn hay wagon ride meanders over open fields and wooded lanes to provide a fun and relaxing activity.

Rides are 20 minutes. 
Our hay wagon can accommodate up to 25 people. 

A Trailer Full Of Families And Friends On A Hayride At Wcrc In Williamsburg, Va.
Campers Playing Together During One Of Wcrc'S Team-Building Games.

Team-Building Games

This unique set of competitive and cooperative challenges will help groups discover their strengths and weaknesses in areas like communication, creativity, leadership, and listening. Try the classic Team Trolleys or Moonball to Mars when you come!

Archery

A fun and popular choice for groups large and small, archery at WCRC is the perfect way to embrace your inner Merida, Katniss, or Robin Hood. Our seasoned instructors will guide you through every step including safety, form, and fine-tuning skills. Seasonal, ages 7+

A Wcrc Camper Proudly Showing Off His Successful Bullseye Archery Shot.
A Camper Aiming A Slingshot At A Target, One Of Many Group Activities At Wcrc.

Slingshot

How’s your aiming game? Dead shot or not, this activity is great target practice. Feel the rush when your marble hits metal – and don’t shoot the squirrels! Seasonal, Ages 5+

Challenge Course Activities

Our ropes activities provide a fun, challenging way for your group to interact. As participants complete the course/activity the rest of the group is encouraged to cheer them on as a team. Click here for more information about our ropes course.

Choose High Ropes Course, Zip Line, Tree Climb, Super Swing, Leap of Faith, or combine several activities. See pictures below. Click here for information on the Medical Information and Informed Consent Waiver form for the ropes course or view a pdf file version of the form here.

A Christian Family Preparing To Ride The Ziplines At Wcrc While On A Family Getaway.

Amenities for All Your Family Getaway Needs

Comfortable Lodging

Comfortable Lodging

Whether you choose our Oakwood Lodge Hotel, one of our Cottages, or our Cabin Village, each option at WCRC is designed with comfort in mind for your family. All of our rooms have heating and A/C, and our cabins have carpet and full-size mattresses.

Local Attractions

Local Attractions

Because of our close proximity to nearby attractions, we can suggest seasonal recreational activities for your family’s interests. In the springtime, enjoy our Family Fun Day, spend the day at Busch Gardens, or explore Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown. During the Christmas season, enjoy our Christmas Around the Campfire event, visit Yorktown Lighted Boat Parade, or stop by Colonial Williamsburg’s Grand Illumination.

Plan your Colonial Williamsburg visit with detailed information here.

Recreation

Recreation

Your kids will love the onsite activities including disc golf, spacious outdoor playgrounds, tennis courts, soccer fields, gaga ball pits, and an outdoor pool (open Memorial Day through Labor Day). If you are up for an adventure, you can hike or bike to the Learning Tree, our wetlands wildlife viewing area. Then end your day with a campfire at one of our many fire rings.

Retreats, Family Reunions, Overnight Stays.
No matter the occasion, we’ll help you enjoy every moment!

To Make a Reservation:

Contact us with the date and group information.

We’ll send you a reservation agreement.

Return the signed agreement with your deposit.

“We love taking our kids here. It’s the only pool that we go to! Everyone is so nice and everything is well maintained.”

– J. L., Google 5-Star Review

WCRC Provides Families With a Place to:

Get Away And Focus On God.

Get away and focus on God.

Relax As A Family And Enjoy One Another’s Company.

Relax as a family and enjoy one another’s company.

Share Joyful And Memorable Experiences Together.

Share joyful and memorable experiences together.

The Beautiful Grounds of WCRC

WCRC has 300 peaceful wooded acres on the Tidewater Peninsula in Southeastern Virginia and offers the best family retreats in the area.

It’s a peaceful oasis with canopied forests for hiking and open fields for games and gatherings. Beavers, deer, wild turkeys, and blue heron call WCRC home, allowing guests to experience God’s creation in all its splendor. 

It’s close enough to be convenient – minutes off I-64, an hour from Virginia Beach and Richmond – yet far enough to get away – it’s a place where you can still see the stars at night. If you’re looking for Christian family retreats in Virginia, you’re in the right place. 

 

A Campground Used For Christian Family Getaways At Wcrc In Williamsburg, Virginia.

Our Location

Conveniently located near Colonial Williamsburg & Busch Gardens in VA!

Our central location in the Mid-Atlantic makes it easy for families travel to Williamsburg Christian Retreat Center. We’re easily accessible from North Carolina, Maryland, Washington D.C., etc. because we’re only ~30 minutes from I-95 and 5 minutes from I-64.

Approximate Driving Times:

  • Richmond, VA – :40
  • Norfolk, VA – 1:05
  • Virginia Beach – 1:10
  • Washington, DC – 2:10
  • Charlottesville, VA – 1:40
  • Rocky Mount, NC – 2:20
  • Harrisonburg, VA – 2:30
  • Greenville, NC – 2:50
  • Baltimore, MD – 2:50
  • Durham, NC – 2:50
  • Raleigh, NC – 3:00
  • Winston-Salem, NC – 3:50
  • North Carolina border – 1:30
  • Maryland border – 1:30
  • Delaware border – 3:10
  • South Carolina border – 4:00
  • Petersburg, VA – 1:00
  • Fredericksburg, VA – 1:30
  • Lynchburg, VA – 2:40
  • Roanoke, VA – 3:20
  • Fayetteville, NC – 3:20
  • Greensboro, NC – 3:30
  • Wilmington, NC – 4:10
  • Philadelphia, PA – 4:10

So, whether you’re looking for a Williamsburg family resort, campground/RV park, or a retreat center near Richmond, VA; Northern Virginia; Washington D.C.; or Baltimore, MD, consider our Christian retreat and conference center.

Address: 9275 Barnes Road, Toano, VA 23168
GPS Coordinates: 37.419961, -76.843194

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Retreats, Family Reunions, Overnight Stays.
No matter the occasion, we’ll help you enjoy every moment!

Frequently Asked Questions

Guided outdoor activities at Williamsburg Christian Retreat Center are activities that are designed to complement your retreat by providing a variety of fun and energetic diversion, and memorable moments!

  1. Zip Line Course
  2. Hayrides
  3. Boating
  4. Bonfires

They’re also great for field trips!

Learn More

Williamsburg Christian Retreat Center has a variety of options available for guided outdoor activities for groups – from team building to simple leisurely fun. Choose from options like:

  1. Challenge Courses – Choose from a mix of challenges to create your own challenge day! Select from High Ropes Course, Zip Line, Tree Climb, Super Swing, or Leap of Faith.
  2. Popcorn Bonfires – If you’re looking for a unique outdoor experience combining a special time around the campfire with delicious, fresh, kettle-cooked popcorn for up to 100 people, join us at the Three Crosses Campfire Area for this treat.
  3. Hayrides – A traditional favorite! Our tractor-drawn hay wagon ride meanders over open fields and wooded lanes to provide a fun and relaxing activity.

And Much More!

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