Camp Life
Hearts – and hope – expand in the great outdoors
Located on the New River, overlooking 120 acres of wooded mountains and grassy flatlands, Camp New Hope welcomes its guests to enjoy spectacular views from all angles of the property. We want our special kids and their families to do whatever they feel like doing. To sit and relax by the firepit and enjoy S’mores or star gazing. Float down the river on tubes. Fish. Play soccer or baseball. Take a cool dip. Explore the miles and miles of trails on our personal RTVs. We even have special swings for guests with handicapped needs.
MACHINLEY'S PLAYHOUSE AND LODGE
Home Away from Home
At the Mackinley Playhouse and Lodge, families arrive at a 5-bedroom retreat – and to a country kitchen stocked with their favorite foods! Immediately, they can start deciding what it is they’d like to do. Like watching their favorite films or TV series in the lodge's movie room, relaxing in the quiet area, playing video games or board games, or curling up with a book until it’s time to turn in. In the morning, after waking up from a good night’s sleep, they might just spot some deer or wild turkey, or catch a flock of geese skimming the surface of the river. These moments in nature are both peaceful and breathtaking, and families always find them priceless.
Lodge Features:
- 5 bedrooms that sleep 10
- 2 bathrooms, 1 handicapped
- Sitting and TV area
- Fully stocked kitchen
- Dining area that seats 15
- Game room
- Washer and dryer
- Movie area
- Stone fire pit area
- Fishing pier with a swing
AMENITIES + ACTIVITIES
Families Enjoy A Full Week of Fun
We plan everything – and provide all meals – so our families can just enjoy the entire camp to themselves, at their own leisure.
Some of our scheduled activities for the week include, but are not limited to, special guests, arts and crafts, baking sessions, train rides and waterslides, visits to the local theater (and visits from a local park ranger!), plus delicious meals prepared by some talented cooks. There’s always so much to see, taste, and do! Some of the activities and sports equipment we provide onsite include:
Canoes/Kayaks
RTVs
Tubes
Volleyball
Baseball
Soccer
Fishing
Swimming Hole
And Much More!
WHAT TO BRING
Clothes and a Toothbrush
We really do take care of the rest. It’s our goal to provide families with a week of stress-free fun and relaxation, plus priceless memories for the future.
If a family would like to bring pets, it must be approved in advance of their arrival. Pets must also be house-trained and nonviolent.
APPLY OR REFER A CHILD
Do you know a special child in need of Camp New Hope?
Do you have or know a special child facing a life-threatening illness? We would love to give them and their family a week to remember forever.
