All boys. All boarding. Grades 9-12.

Father-Son Weekend Details and Registration

Father-Son Weekend

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  • Father-Son Weekend Details and Registration

    Father-Son Weekend will take place June 7-9, 2024.
    Cost:  $650 - $100 per additional child (2024)

    Campers 
    Boys, ages 5-10

    Camp Description
    Want quality time with your son, playing sports, eating meals, enjoying classroom activities and outdoor time together?

    Then make plans to attend the Father-Son Weekend at Woodberry Forest School, one of the nation’s leading boarding schools for boys.. We’re located in central Virginia, an easy drive from Richmond, Charlottesville, and Washington, DC. 

    Over the course of the weekend, you will have the opportunity to take advantage of our beautiful campus and the many clinics we offer in sports, science, art, and other fun activities. Our goal is for you and your son(s) to enjoy the weekend learning and experiencing new and exciting things, together.
     
    Highlights
    » Safe and beautiful 1,200-acre campus
    » Sports and activities led by Woodberry’s highly skilled and experienced staff
    » Opportunity to refine skills or try a new sport
    » Exciting science, art, and engineering projects
    » Comfortable lodging in air-conditioned dorms
    » Buffet meals served in Terry Dining Hall
    » Time to meet and get to know other families

    Directors of Woodberry's Father-Son Weekend


    Dodie Chavez
    With a decade at the helm, Dodie Chavez '85 has been the Director of the Father-Son Camp at Woodberry Forest while humbly serving as the Director of Planned and Capital Gifts. Under his leadership, this camp has thrived, providing fathers and their sons, including his son Teddy '23, with a unique opportunity for bonding and personal growth. Dodie's enduring commitment to creating meaningful experiences for father-son pairs shines through in every activity, ensuring that each duo leaves with cherished memories and strengthened connections. As a devoted Woodberry alumnus and father, Dodie's passion for the camp's mission is matched only by his dedication to preserving its legacy for future generations.


    Joe Fischer
    Joe Fischer, a dedicated educator with a background in mathematics and a naval veteran, has been a valued member of the Woodberry community. As a former naval officer, Joe brings a wealth of leadership and discipline to the camp, qualities that have been invaluable in shaping young men. With two sons, Joe has embraced the role of a father figure for many, sharing his expertise and enriching the camp experience for all father-son pairs. Whether he's teaching math, imparting valuable life lessons through coaching, or drawing from his Navy experience to instill resilience, Joe's presence at the camp has a lasting impact on participants.


    Matt Hastings
    Matt Hastings has a special connection to Woodberry as the father of Jack '20 and Henry '24 while acting as the Director of Parent Engagement. Their experiences at the school have deepened his connection to Woodberry, driving his dedication to creating memorable experiences for fathers and sons at the camp. Matt's involvement in the camp goes beyond his role as a coach and mentor; it's a testament to Woodberry's profound impact on his family. His unwavering commitment to fostering meaningful father-son relationships continues to make the camp a place where lifelong memories are forged.

    Contact information


    Janet Lewis
    Call 540-672-6044 

  • What To Bring to Father-Son Weekend

    WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP
     
    Blanket  (Woodberry provides: sheets, a pillow. and small towels)
    Shorts
    Sneakers
    Swimsuit
    T-shirts
    Toiletries
    Towel for the pool (there are no towels provided at the pool)

    Optional:
    Bike (bike helmets are mandatory)
    Fishing Poles (catch and release at lake)
    Fly Fishing Gear (catch and release at pond)
    Golf Clubs
     

  • Contact Information for Father-Son Weekend

    Contact Information

    Janet Lewis
    Call 540-672-6044 


    Directors


    Dodie Chavez
    With a decade at the helm, Dodie Chavez '85 has been the Director of the Father-Son Camp at Woodberry Forest while humbly serving as the Director of Planned and Capital Gifts. Under his leadership, this camp has thrived, providing fathers and their sons, including his son Teddy '23, with a unique opportunity for bonding and personal growth. Dodie's enduring commitment to creating meaningful experiences for father-son pairs shines through in every activity, ensuring that each duo leaves with cherished memories and strengthened connections. As a devoted Woodberry alumnus and father, Dodie's passion for the camp's mission is matched only by his dedication to preserving its legacy for future generations.


    Joe Fischer
    Joe Fischer, a dedicated educator with a background in mathematics and a naval veteran, has been a valued member of the Woodberry community. As a former naval officer, Joe brings a wealth of leadership and discipline to the camp, qualities that have been invaluable in shaping young men. With two sons, Joe has embraced the role of a father figure for many, sharing his expertise and enriching the camp experience for all father-son pairs. Whether he's teaching math, imparting valuable life lessons through coaching, or drawing from his Navy experience to instill resilience, Joe's presence at the camp has a lasting impact on participants.

    Matt Hastings
    Matt Hastings has a special connection to Woodberry as the father of Jack '20 and Henry '24 while acting as the Director of Parent Engagement. Their experiences at the school have deepened his connection to Woodberry, driving his dedication to creating memorable experiences for fathers and sons at the camp. Matt's involvement in the camp goes beyond his role as a coach and mentor; it's a testament to Woodberry's profound impact on his family. His unwavering commitment to fostering meaningful father-son relationships continues to make the camp a place where lifelong memories are forged.



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Woodberry Forest School is an exceptional private school community for high school boys in grades nine through twelve. It is one of the top boarding schools in the United States and one of the only all-boys, all-boarding schools in the country.
Woodberry Forest, VA 22989
Phone: 540-672-3900

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Woodberry Forest admits students of any race, color, sexual orientation, disability, religious belief, and national or ethnic origin to all of the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sexual orientation, disability, religious belief, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic or other school-administered programs. The school is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant students.