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We are looking forward to another fun and exciting summer! Please look over our schedule and choose the session that’s best for you. Overnight Camp is limited to a maximum of 10 campers per session. Teens attending both sessions of Overnight Camp receive a $200 discount!
Please contact Charles Googe, Camp Director, for any other questions or concerns at [email protected].
Session 1 – Junior Day Camp (7-10 years old)
May 29 – June 2, 2023- $425.00
Session 2 – Day Camp (10-12 years old)
June 5-9 , 2023- $425.00
Session 3 – Teen Day Camp (13-17 years old)
June 12-16, 2023- $425.00
Session 4 – Teen Overnight Camp (13-17 years old)
June 19-24, 2023- $1,140.00
Session 5 – Teen Overnight Camp (13-17 years old)
June 26-July 1, 2023- $1,140.00
All campers should wear jeans, close-toed shoes, and a T-shirt. Please have campers wear clean clothing each day, but remember that it may become very dirty, sweaty, and possibly be ruined by paint, grease, etc. – so choose carefully.
Campers should bring (packed in a backpack and labeled with the camper’s name):
Safety is the most important rule of Rail Camp as TVRM is an active railroad. This camp is designed to provide immersive and hands-on experiences in and around full-scale operational railroad equipment within a safe, controlled environment. Rail Camp is heavy in operations familiarization, and campers will be spending significant periods of time outdoors, around or on moving equipment, and in areas typically not accessible to the general public where safe conduct is mandatory. When considering the suitability of Rail Camp for your child, note that campers enrolled in the program are required to abide by all established safety rules including the following:
– Follow all directions the first time given without exception
-Collaborate with their peers to maintain a safe environment
-Maintain safe and agreeable behavior with staff and peers in all areas at all times.
Campers must abide by TVRM’s strict code of conduct at all times, without exception.
Amazing railroad I’ve been to many times, I’ve gone since I was a little kid; Parents your kids will love it! Great for kids and adults, friendly staff, many different excursion packages and much more; so much I could make this review a mile long if I wanted. I highly recommend as a former rail camper, rider, and life long customer.
– Google Reviewmy child attended their summer railroad camp and thoroughly enjoyed himself - all of the staff were wonderful and the camp ended with their great train ride out to Chickamauga. The train ride was quite lovely and we really enjoyed ourselves
– TripAdvisorEmbark on a journey aboard our historic short-line locomotive! Our most regularly scheduled voyages, fondly known as “The Local,” initiate from our distinguished Grand Junction Station, heading towards East Chattanooga. Here, you’ll enjoy a stopover featuring an intriguing demonstration of a classic turntable, followed by a tour of our workshop.
Embark on a remarkable 50-mile journey through the picturesque lower Hiwassee River gorge, culminating at the peak of the iconic Hiwassee Loop—a unique rail marvel found only in Farner, Tennessee, and just six locations across North America. Experience this 5-hour trip with no layovers, immersing in the history.