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been a big help in showing her interesting spots to take the campers on excursions, since he lives nearby in Peola Mills and knows the area well.
Other trips have been to White Oak Canyon, Old Rag Mountain and Sharp Rock Farm in Net hers.
Ms. Hoffman picks up campers in her van in Washington, Amissville and Sperryville between 8:30 and 8:45 a.m., and returns everyone between 2:45 and 3 p.m.
The camp day usually begins with a meeting in the pavilion, a short distance from the house, for drawing and writing, and may include a show and tell session. One day last week the campers showed each other card tricks. Ms. Hoffman also teaches the kids math games, which is one of her specialties.
Ms. Hoffman said that the camp is active and low-key at the same time, and that the children have lots of time to talk with each other. She guides the children when they feel it is needed, but mostly it is not structured like a school setting.
Traditionally, the camp sessions run for two weeks, and the final Thursday is an overnight camp-out and cook-out, complete with s’mores. Mr. Biniek helps out with the overnights and nature and wildlife excursions.
The last camp session for this summer runs from Aug. 1-12. Ms. Hoffman can be reached at Belle Meade Day Camp at 987-9748.
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