Where Trustworthiness Leads the Way
Our two-week summer camp, June 8-19, 2026, invites children and teens to grow in character while experiencing the joy of community service, friendships, and connection to nature. Each year, we focus on a core virtue that guides our camp. This summer’s theme is trustworthiness.
To help campers explore this virtue, we encourage reflection in three key areas:
Week 1: Trust Begins Within
Week 2: Trust Grows Beyond
- Self: How do your choices show that you are honest and reliable to yourself?
- Others: How can you show others they can rely on you?
- Community: How can you act in ways that honor and care for the community and the natural world?
Special Weekend Celebrations:
We invite families to join us for these weekend events following the summer camp program.
June 20: IGDVS 50th Anniversary: Venerable Master Hua’s Education Legacy
June 21: 31st Anniversary of Venerable Master Hua’s Entering Nirvana
Learn more about our camps:
Full Day Camp (ages 4–16) runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., and is filled with arts, STEM, music, movement, cooking, mindfulness, community service, and outdoor activities. Click here for more details.
Boarding Camp (ages 11+) allows campers to live in the dormitories and experience the full rhythm of camp life in a supportive community setting; it is also recommended for prospective students interested in enrolling at our school. Click here for more details.
Family Camp invites parents and children to live together on campus in simple housing with shared meals in a monastic setting. The program includes talks on parenting, education, and spirituality, as well as over 10 hours of volunteer work in the community. Families also have opportunities to cultivate generosity of spirit and inner well-being. Click here for more details.
Summer Camp Counselor: Teens 14+ who have attended our camp are invited to volunteer, gain hands-on experience, and give back while being part of the summer fun! Apply now.
Have questions? Email us at dvgs@drba.org.