- The 2013 Summer Camp Schedule is now online!
- "Friends of Phoebe Needles" Newsletter PDF
- "Upon this Rock the Spirit is Building" - The Phoebe Needles Center launched a capital funds campaign to complete the master plan for the Center. Learn more...
Announcements and Special Programs
Now is the time to register for Camp!!
We are receiving registrations on a first come, first serve basis.
Check out our Summer Camp and Day Camp pages to download and register today!!
Upcoming Center for Lifelong Learning Program:
“LADIES OF THE LAKE - Songs of the Civil War Era - Traditional & Folk Music” May 14th 2013.
The Ladies of the Lake are a group of three ladies from Smith Mountain Lake who sing three part harmony accompanied by acoustic guitars. The group consists of sopranos Liz Moore McDeavitt, the master of ceremonies and lead guitar player, Pamela Chase Hain, a Civil War era author of two books, and Shirley Marsh, who sings alto.
Please call the Center at 540-483-1518 or 1-800-848-1677 to reserve your spot! Program starts at 10:00 with lunch following around noon. Cost is $16.00 for non-members and $8.00 for members.
Click here for the May CLL Flyer.
The Phoebe Needles Center offers lodging, dining and recreational facilities for summer camps, retreats, conferences, workshops, quiet days and meetings to church, government, school, youth, college and private groups.
Our 85 acre facility is located near Roanoke, Virginia, and in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. We are minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway.
SUMMER CAMP programs run during July and August. Camps are open to all rising fifth through twelfth graders. Programs include backpacking, canoeing, climbing, rappelling, arts and crafts, swimming, hiking, environmental activities and more.
SPIRITUAL FORMATION conferences and retreats are scheduled at least quarterly. Topics have ranged from “Christianity and Islam” to “A Journey Through the Old Testament.” Most retreats are held on weekends, and allow time for walking, journalism and meditation. Outside speakers facilitate the programs.
CENTER FOR LIFELONG LEARNING @ PHOEBE NEEDLES is a series of educational seminars for senior adults. Programs are scheduled in the morning followed by lunch at noon. This year round series is a great opportunity for learning and fellowship in a beautiful setting.
