Winter Camp at WCRC
A three-day Christian winter retreat near Williamsburg, VA, for ages 14-18, filled with worship, fellowship, and fun.
Register today for a strong start to the new year.
Send Your Teen to Winter Camp
Looking for a winter camp near Williamsburg, VA? The last week of December moves fast, and students rarely get a chance to slow down and reconnect with their faith before a new year starts. Winter Camp at WCRC, gives them that chance.
Campers will come and spend three days participating in a wide range of both indoors and outdoor activities while spending time being led by God’s word by a camp speaker. Sign your camper up for three days of worship, friendship, and fun to help them start the year off with a strong foundation .
A Winter Retreat Built Around Real Growth
Winter Camp’s format is designed to give campers room to grow and connect
Worship Sessions
Winter Camp includes five worship and speaker sessions, more than a typical week of summer camp. That structure lets teens dig into one theme across the whole retreat instead of moving through a new topic every day.
U-Pick-It Activities
Every afternoon includes activity blocks that campers choose once they arrive. There’s no set schedule handed to them ahead of time. They decide what fills their afternoon, session by session.
Weather-Ready Days
Clear weather opens up outdoor activity options. Cold or wet weather shifts the group indoors, where there are as many activities ready to go. Either way, the schedule holds.
What’s Included in Winter Camp
One registration covers all of it. Pack a bag and we’ll handle the rest.
Warm Lodging
Teens stay in warm, comfortable bunk-style lodging built for winter, not a rustic cabin experience.
Meals Together
Campers will enjoy meals prepared by our kitchen staff, and together they will spend time in good company making lasting friendships.
Worship & Speaker Sessions
Five sessions build on one theme over three days, so campers can go deeper than a single talk allows.
Afternoon Activities
Each afternoon, campers pick their own activity. Clear days open up outdoor options. Cold or wet weather moves the group indoors for games and crafts.
Winter Camp Gives Your Teen a Place To:
Focus on God. Refocus on faith away from school, screens, and the noise of daily life.
Start the new year right. Head into January with a clear mind and a stronger relationship with Jesus Christ.
Build real friendships. Connect with other students who share the same faith and are working through the same season of life.
Get Ready for Winter Camp in Three Steps
Call Us at (757) 566-2256 or use an option below.
Register
Register online before spots fill up. Individual campers are welcome to register with or without an established church home.
Pack for Winter
Pack a warm coat and shoes for running outside. Activities happen outdoors when the weather allows, so cold-weather gear matters.
Drop Off and Enjoy
Drop off your camper at WCRC on December 28 and let the team take it from there. Pickup follows on December 30 at 2:00 PM.
Why Families Choose WCRC for Winter Camp
WCRC sits on 300 wooded acres in Toano, Virginia, five minutes off I-64. The location makes it an easy drive from the Peninsula, Richmond, and the I-95 corridor, without a ferry crossing to slow the trip down.
Lodging stays warm and comfortable through the winter months, a real difference from the rustic cabins many camps rely on. WCRC has run camps and retreats since 1984, and that experience shapes every part of Winter Camp, from the worship schedule to the activity options.
Every session, every meal, and every activity exists to help campers grow closer to Jesus Christ.
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: 37.42497815949617, -76.85229517641798
FAQs
What is Winter Camp, and how is it different from summer camp?
Winter Camp is a three-day retreat for teens, ages 14-18, held December 28-30. It includes five worship and speaker sessions, more than a typical week of summer camp, so teens can spend real time on one theme. Meals, songs, and favorite camp activities carry over from the summer program.
What ages can attend Winter Camp?
Winter Camp welcomes teens ages 14 to 18.
What are the dates for Winter Camp?
Winter Camp is the last week in December, and this year runs December 28th-30th.
How much does Winter Camp cost and what’s included?
Winter Camp costs $195 per camper. That price covers lodging, meals, worship sessions, and every activity offered during the retreat.
Do I need to have attended WCRC before to sign up?
No. Winter Camp welcomes first-time campers and returning campers equally.
What should my teen bring?
Pack a warm coat and shoes for running outside. Activities move outdoors when weather allows, so cold-weather gear matters. A full packing list will be provided upon registration.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Winter Camp continues regardless of weather. Clear conditions open up outdoor activities, and cold or wet conditions move the group to a full slate of indoor options.
What’s a typical day like at Winter Camp?
Days include worship and speaker sessions, meals with the group, and afternoon activity blocks where campers choose from several options once they arrive. Camp songs and traditions carry through the retreat too.
Is Winter Camp only for church youth groups or can individuals register?
Individual teens can register directly, with or without a church group behind them. Youth leaders bringing a full group can request a quote for separate group arrangements.
How do I register, and is there a deadline?
Register online through the link on this page. Registration stays open until spots fill. Winter Camp has filled up in past years, so early registration helps secure a spot.
Save a Spot at Winter Camp
Give your teen three days that can change how they see the new year. Winter Camp brings worship, real friendships, and fun that lasts well past December.
Questions? Email Amelia@wcrc.info or call (757) 566-2256.