May 2013 Rivah - The Rappahannock Record
May 2013 Rivah - The Rappahannock Record
May 2013 Rivah - The Rappahannock Record
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Where can you go in <strong>Rivah</strong><br />
Country for a family friendly<br />
excursion or day of fun? Below<br />
are listings of places that may<br />
be of interest. All area codes are<br />
(804) unless otherwise listed.<br />
Air Excursion<br />
Bay Aviation<br />
Hummel Field<br />
Topping 436-2977<br />
Animal Farm<br />
River Birch Animal Farm<br />
5952 Gen. Puller Hwy.<br />
Locust Hill 758-3522<br />
Open daily, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Free<br />
admission.<br />
Boat Cruises<br />
Bay Water Excursions<br />
308 Railway Rd.<br />
Port Haywood 725-2876<br />
Boat tours on the Chesapeake<br />
Bay with USCG certified captain.<br />
Captain Billy’s Charters/<br />
River Cruises<br />
545 Harvey’s Neck Rd.<br />
Heathsville 580-7292<br />
Custom cruises every Sat. evening.<br />
Private cruises available.<br />
www.captbillyscharters.com<br />
“Faded Glory” – <strong>The</strong> Hope<br />
and Glory Inn’s 25 Passenger<br />
Vessel<br />
65 Tavern Rd.<br />
Irvington 438-6053<br />
Luncheon and cocktail cruises<br />
aboard a restored Chesapeake<br />
Bay oyster boat. Reservations<br />
required.<br />
Jackson Creek Outfitters<br />
274 Bucks View Ln.<br />
Deltaville 776-9812<br />
Kayak rentals, paddleboat rentals,<br />
small sailboat rentals, eco<br />
tours, and fishing guide services.<br />
Located at Deltaville Marina.<br />
Let’s Go Sailing!<br />
Urbanna 824-4006<br />
Day cruises, boat rides and<br />
lessons on “Free Spirit”. By<br />
appointment.<br />
Potomac River Charters<br />
Colonial Beach 224-1400<br />
Departs from Colonial Beach<br />
Town Pier.<br />
<strong>Rappahannock</strong> River Cruise<br />
Tappahannock 453-2628<br />
20 <br />
“Captain Thomas” travels to<br />
Ingleside Vineyards.<br />
“Serenity”<br />
Yorktown (757)710-1233<br />
A 65' schooner offers two-hour<br />
cruises. Weekends only. Private<br />
charters, group reservations and<br />
“locals” specials.<br />
Smith Island Cruise<br />
382 Campground Rd.<br />
Reedville 453-3430<br />
Departs from Chesapeake<br />
Bay Camp-Resort. Reservations<br />
required.<br />
www.smithpointmarina.com<br />
Tangier Island Cruise<br />
468 Buzzard Point Rd.<br />
Reedville 453-2628<br />
Departs from Buzzard’s Point<br />
Marina.<br />
Urbanna Cruises<br />
Urbanna 366-1778<br />
Cruise local creeks and rivers<br />
aboard a comfy, chartered<br />
pontoon boat. Now serving <strong>The</strong><br />
Tides Inn in addition to Urbanna<br />
marinas.<br />
www.urbannacruises.com<br />
Boat Rentals<br />
Boatyard at Christchurch<br />
1228 Crafton Quarter Rd.<br />
Saluda 758-4067<br />
Near Christchurch School in<br />
Middlesex.<br />
Ingram Bay Marina<br />
545 Harvey’s Neck Rd.<br />
<strong>Rivah</strong> Diversions<br />
Stock car racing is held on most Saturday nights throughout the summer at Virginia Motor Speedway at<br />
Jamaica in Middlesex County. Call 758-1VMS or check the events calendar in this issue for dates and times<br />
of upcoming races.<br />
Heathsville 580-7292<br />
14–18' boats with 25 hp outboard<br />
motors. Fishing licenses<br />
included in rental. Rod and reel<br />
rental at marina tackle shop.<br />
www.captbillyscharters.com<br />
Jackson Creek Outfitters<br />
274 Bucks View Ln.<br />
Deltaville 776-9812<br />
Kayak rentals, paddleboat rentals,<br />
small sailboat rentals, eco<br />
tours, and fishing guide services.<br />
Located at Deltaville Marina.<br />
Tucker’s Recreation<br />
Park and Marine<br />
244 Barn Rd.<br />
Shacklefords 785-4464<br />
16' and 17' open bow fiberglass<br />
boats with outboard motors.<br />
Fishing license included in<br />
rental.<br />
Bowling<br />
Evans Bowling Center<br />
34 Cralle Ct.<br />
Kilmarnock 435-3950<br />
River Lanes and Grill<br />
16 Town Centre Dr.<br />
Kilmarnock 436-9004<br />
Village Lanes<br />
7307 John Clayton Mem. Hwy.<br />
Gloucester 693-3720<br />
Camps for Kids<br />
4–H Camps<br />
Contact local extension<br />
offices.<br />
Aylett Country Day School<br />
Powcan Rd.<br />
Millers Tavern 443-3214<br />
Day camps June, July, Aug.<br />
Belle Isle State Park<br />
1632 Belle Isle Rd.<br />
Lancaster 462-5030<br />
Boys and Girls Club<br />
of the Northern Neck<br />
517 Main St.<br />
Kilmarnock 435-2422<br />
Summer camps in 2-week sessions.<br />
Activities, field trips, swimming,<br />
arts and crafts, more.<br />
Bridlewise<br />
Summer Horse Camps<br />
12612 Gen. Puller Hwy.<br />
Hartfield 776-0606<br />
Camp offered by Bridlewise<br />
Riding Academy Day and Boarding<br />
Camp from beginner to advanced<br />
riders.<br />
Camp Piankatank<br />
1586 Stampers Bay Rd.<br />
Hartfield 776-9552<br />
Day and residential camps for<br />
ages 7–17. Activities include sailing,<br />
rock wall, archery, swimming<br />
and Bible study.<br />
Gloucester County<br />
Parks and Recreation<br />
6467 Main St.<br />
Gloucester 693-2355<br />
Mathews County YMCA<br />
10746 Buckley Hall Rd.<br />
Mathews 725-1488<br />
Middlesex Family YMCA<br />
11487 Gen. Puller Hwy.<br />
Hartfield 776-8846<br />
Sailing camps, soccer camps,<br />
summer day camps.<br />
Missoula<br />
Children’s <strong>The</strong>atre Camps<br />
(406)728-1911<br />
Week-long residency “starring”<br />
local students in a full-scale<br />
musical.<br />
Northern Neck Family YMCA<br />
39 William B. Graham Ct.<br />
Kilmarnock 435-0223<br />
Weekly summer sessions.<br />
Northumberland<br />
Family YMCA<br />
6348 Northumberland Hwy.<br />
Heathsville 580-8901<br />
Weekly summer camp in conjunction<br />
with the public schools.<br />
<strong>Rappahannock</strong> Art League<br />
Camps<br />
19 N. Main St.<br />
Kilmarnock 436-9309<br />
Weekly art camps for ages<br />
6–17. Held in Kilmarnock.<br />
Reedville<br />
Fisherman’s Museum<br />
504 Main St.<br />
Reedville 453-6529<br />
Model camp in Aug.<br />
Richmond County YMCA<br />
45 George Brown Ln.<br />
Warsaw 333-4117<br />
Weekly summer sessions.<br />
Stratford Hall Camps<br />
483 Great House Rd.<br />
Montross 493-8038<br />
Grandparent/grandchild camp.<br />
Summer Camps on the River<br />
49 Seahorse Ln.<br />
Christchurch<br />
758-2306 (ext. 177)<br />
Residential and day camp coed<br />
summer camp, Christchurch<br />
School in Middlesex.<br />
VIMS Summer Camps<br />
1375 Greate Rd.<br />
Gloucester Point 684-7878<br />
Westmoreland Family YMCA<br />
18849 Kings Hwy.<br />
Montross 493-8163<br />
Licensed summer day camp<br />
program.<br />
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