A ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of Virginia.
About Us
Experience a welcoming and inclusive summer camp at Shrine Mont, where faith, friendship, and fun come together in the Shenandoah Valley.
Our Mission
The Diocese of Virginia’s summer camp program at Shrine Mont exists to promote the emotional and spiritual development of children, youth, and young adults through the fostering of a safe and positive environment for all. It is the goal of this program to encourage the growth of relationships with self, others, and God.
Our Story
1961 - The Rev. James Lincoln holds camp on the present site of St. George's Camp with campers sleeping in tents.
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1962 - First permanent camp building is in place under the supervision of Mr. Lincoln and Shrine Mont Director Wilmer Moomaw.
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St. George's camp dedicated and Choir Camp, predecessor to Music and Drama (MAD) Camp, opens.
1964 - The Rev. Churchill J. Gibson, Jr. begins serving as chaplain.
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1968 - St. George's becomes coeducational, adds two cabins and Lincoln Pavillion expands capacity to 40 campers.
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1973 - Wilderness Odyssey, predecessor to today's Explorers' and Explorers' the Great Camps, opens.
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1974 - Shrine Mont purchases Orkney Springs Hotel property, including Bear Wallow Camp facility.
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Senior High Youth Conference begins.
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1980 - Art Camp opens.
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1988 - St. Andrew's Camp founded.
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Happy Pullman becomes program director.
1989 - Choir Camp becomes MAD camp.
1999 - St. Elizabeth's Camp meets for the first time with five campers and five volunteers.
2007 - St. Sebastian's Camp (successor to Soccer Camp) opens.
2012 - Celebration of 50 years of camps at Shrine Mont.
