Community. Outside.

Camp Kum-Ba-Yah Nature Center serves emerging social needs through the process of engaging children, families and community in meaningful outdoor experiences.

The 2nd phase Together We Grow Capital Campaign goal of $1.77 million has allowed us to construct Addison’s Amphitheater with a covered stage and terraced seating, create a new Friendship Circle Bus Loop with pollinator garden, and add a year-round retreat space to the back of the cottage. We are currently working to renovate the current youth house into the Rosel and Elliot Schewel Education Building, build a Camp Store with visitor bathrooms and concessions, and build our endowment.

**Rosel and Elliot Schewel Education Building**
The Rosel and Elliot Schewel Education Building (formerly the Youth House) will provide open facilitation space for visiting groups and events and a safe gathering space in inclement weather. Kids of all ages will enjoy a new nature lab and art space to showcase community art. A catering kitchen in the basement will assist with summer meal preparation and build capacity for additional revenue generation through event rentals and community gatherings. Individual bathroom stalls will be built with changing areas.

**Addison’s Amphitheater**
The amphitheater has long been a treasured gathering space. With enhancement, it will be able to support a variety of community and camp events. Outdoor lighting, sound equipment, covered stage, and wheelchair accessibility will add functionality and performance space for the community.

**Welcome Cottage**
The original cottage, an existing structure on the property, has been undergoing critically needed renovations and enhancements. It now serves as CKBY’s administrative hub, providing office space and a handicapped-accessible bathroom.
The current back porch was converted into a sunroom to provide retreat spaces for the community in addition to camp staff, students, and volunteers.

WE ARE FAMILY.

“Come By Here” & Visit Us At. ..

4415 Boonsboro Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24503

Hours

Office: Monday through Friday — 9am to 4:30pm

KinderWoods: Monday through Friday — 1pm to Dusk

Saturday & Sunday — Dawn to Dusk

Summer Camp: June 16th through August 8th — 8am to 5pm

Summer Camp Information

2025 Summer Day Camp registration is full for ages 5-13 & Leader in Training.

Nestled in the heart of Lynchburg, Camp Kum-Ba-Yah Nature Center offers 47 acres of natural play and education space for public and private enjoyment. Our facilities are open throughout the year, offering youth camp programs, pool memberships and environmental education programs for all in the community.