A variety of on-site lodging styles

The Skelton Conference Center at Smith Mountain Lake has two hotel style, and three dormitory style lodges.  Hepler-Jamison and Reid Jones, Jr. are designed as hotel style, and they accommodate four people per room. Each room has a private bathroom and individual heating/air-conditioning units. The rooms in these lodges also come with the option of conference style preparation which offers additional hotel style amenities and pre-made beds.

Flora, Svoboda and Skelton/Hancock lodges are set up dormitory style. They can sleep up to 220 people with separate bathroom facilities for men and women. The dorms are set up as camp-style, with visitors providing their own sheets and towels. If preferred, guests may rent a linen pack that includes sheets, towels and a bar of soap. These dorm style lodges have heat and air-conditioning controls in each room.

Hepler-Jamison Lodge

  • 62 in lodge
  • 2-6 guests in suite

  • Two double beds and sofa sleeper
  • Full private bathroom
  • Mini-fridge
  • Telephone

  • 16 hotel style rooms
  • All on one level
  • Rooms are set-up with two twin beds and one set of bunk beds
  • Each room has a private bathroom

  • Television connected to dish satellite and courtesy phone in common lobby area
  • Wireless internet available
  • Ice machine and Coke can drink machine in lobby
  • One bellman cart
  • One adjacent conference with 120 capacity

  • Ramp goes up to lodge level.
  • Two rooms have roll-in showers and higher toilet seats (19”).
  • All rooms have grab bars by toilets and in each shower.
  • HJ Suite has full bathtub with grab bars.

Reid Jones, Jr. Lodge

  • 152 in lodge
  • 2-6 guests in suite

  • Three queen beds
  • Two private bathrooms
  • Mini-fridge and wet bar
  • Television connected to dish satellite
  • Telephone

  • 38 hotel style rooms
  • Rooms are set-up with two twin beds, one full bed and one trundle bed
  • Each room has a private bathroom

  • Television connected to dish satellite and courtesy phone in common lobby area
  • Wireless internet available
  • Gas fireplace in common lobby area
  • Ice machine and Coke can drink machine on lower level
  • Washer and dryer on upper level
  • Two bellman carts
  • Two internal conference rooms/ one with 50 person capacity and one with 120 person capacity

  • Staircase AND elevator between floors
  • Once on lower level, guests must travel a small staircase to get to lodging rooms
  • Four rooms with grab bars by toilets, higher toilet seats (18”), and seats in showers
  • All rooms have seats in showers

Flora & Svoboda Lodges

  • 50 in each lodge

  • 9 Dormitory Style Rooms:
  • 8 rooms with three sets of bunk beds in each room
  • One room with one set of bunk beds in the room

  • A/C and heating unit in each room
  • Common bathroom with ten (10) toilets and six (6) showers
  • Bathroom area can be locked down the middle to create two separate restroom facilities
  • Camp style service only
  • Common lobby area with a TV/VCR/DVD – no satellite
  • Emergency telephone located in lodge

  • One handicap accessible, private bathroom

Skelton/Hancock Lodge

  • Full capacity is 60 on each floor, 120 total.

  • 10 Dormitory Style Rooms on each floor
  • All rooms are set-up with three sets of bunk beds in each room

  • A/C and heating unit in each room
  • Two common bathrooms on each floor with five (5) toilets and four (4) showers in each bathroom
  • Camp style service only
  • Common lobby area on each respective floor with a TV/VCR/DVD – no satellite
  • Small kitchenette area with mini fridge and microwave in corner of each respective lobby
  • Each respective floor has a working fireplace
  • Emergency telephone located in lodge

  • Skelton (upstairs) is not easily accessible for handicapped persons as guests must travel up a flight of stairs to the main entrance.
  • Hancock is on the ground floor and can be accessed from the parking area in front of the lodge.

Meet & Learn at the Skelton 4-H Center!

Well-equipped rooms are available to house meetings of practically any size as well as specialized learning programs. Many of the lodges also feature break-out conference rooms and lobby/meeting spaces.

The Hahn Welcome Center

This is the first building on the property where visitors check in, housing most of the Center’s administrative offices. As detailed below it also contains two large meeting spaces plus the well-appointed Skelton Executive Board room.

This conference room comfortably seats up to 25 and features a large flat screen television with DVD, VCR, Satellite TV, as well as HDMI and VGA connections. The room also supports conference calling, Polycom digital video conferencing, and custom lighting options.

This conference room area accommodates up to 150 guests and can be subdivided into two smaller sections. It has its own outside entrance/exit, and as with all of our conference rooms, meetings can be set according to your needs (tables, chairs, projector screens, podiums, and more…)

This attractive entrance area is often used for break-out sessions or registration as your group arrives.

Smith Central Activities Building

This freshly renovated building is the largest on our campus and contains our auditorium (with stage) that seats over 500 guests. It is also home to our large Dining Hall and kitchen facilities. The auditorium can be subdivided into smaller areas with sound deterrent dividers. Much of this will be detailed in the information below…

The stage that supports the large auditorium is also used as a meeting space, and is called the Black Water Room. It has state-of-the-art projection & sound equipment, theatrical-style dimmable track lighting and two direct-power sources for large equipment set ups (used by DJs, professional bands, light trees, etc.).

The two Peninsula Rooms can be set up to your liking or combined to accommodate larger groups.

Many groups choose to use this room in dining-style for the comfort of their guests.

This is the large entrance foyer to the building that is often used as a pre-function area for hors d’ouvre service, cocktail hour, or group registration,

These offices are isolated from the hustle and bustle of the larger building and feature amenities that include a full-size refrigerator, multiple power stations, and comfortable conference-style furnishings.

This room is just adjacent to the large auditorium and becomes the base for a full medical staff during summer camp. Because of its convenient proximity to the auditorium, it can also be used for a multitude of other purposes. Contains a mini refrigerator, large counter area, sink, and couch as well as a bed which can be sectioned off by a built-in surround curtain.

The Taubman Conference Center

Located at the heart of the Skelton 4-H Center campus this well-equipped facility seats up to 200 guests, and is built for the dynamic needs of any group. It can be set up theater-style or classroom-style.

Includes fully equipped sound system, DVD/VCR player, podium, projector and Pull-down Screen.

Includes coffee maker, mini refrigerator, sink and cabinets for convenient storage.

The Taubman lobby is equipped with an ice machine, restrooms and soda vending.

Additional Meeting Space

Located at the front of campus, with a full kitchen, multi-purpose meeting room and computer-equipped classrooms.

This is the common meeting area in the Skelton/Hancock lodge accessed without entering guest sleeping areas. This lodge meeting room has comfortable lounge furniture, TV and DVD player.

This is the common meeting area in the Flora lodge accessed without entering guest sleeping areas. This lodge meeting room has comfortable lounge furniture, TV and DVD player.

This is the common meeting area in the Svoboda lodge accessed without entering guest sleeping areas. This lodge meeting room has comfortable lounge furniture, TV and DVD player.

This is the common meeting area in the Reid Jones, Jr. lodge accessed without entering guest sleeping areas. This lodge meeting room has comfortable lounge furniture, large-screen satellite television and DVD player, and a gas log fireplace.

The upper Conference Room accommodates up to 50 people theatre style or 36 classroom-style.

The lower Conference Room accommodates up to 120 people theatre style or 72 classroom-style.

More than just lodging at Skelton 4-H Center!

The Skelton 4-H Conference Center has facilities designed to support all kinds of activities. There are performance spaces, indoor and outdoor recreation areas, sports facilities, and dozens of places to explore, relax and learn. It is so much more than just a beautiful place to meet, eat and sleep! This campus can accommodate an amazing array of events and programs… rain or shine!

The Willard Amphitheatre

An outdoor amphitheatre with a beautiful view of Smith Mountain Lake. It is perfect for concerts, festivals, weddings, and other special events.

  • Can accommodate 1000+ people
  • 250 outdoor portable chairs available for events

  • Excellent views of stage area from all potential seating locations
  • Outstanding acoustics
  • Two (2) private, air-conditioned dressing rooms
  • Protective side curtains at the stage

For more information or to rent the Amphitheatre contact the 4-H Center at 540-721-2759

John G. Rocovich, Jr. Regional Shooting Sports Complex

You’ll be amazed at the state-of-the-art John G. Rocovich, Jr. Regional Shooting Sports Complex. This is a shooting range unlike any other shooting sports facility in this part of the country – in fact it may be one-of-a-kind! Best described as a “hybrid” shooting sports complex with many features of an indoor shooting range, yet it is open on one end allowing shooters to fire into an earthen berm outside of the range. Very unusual!

  • Eight (8) firing lines (future plans include expansion to 12 lanes)
  • Electronic/computerized target retrieval system
  • Range Officers Command Booth featuring a command station with hundreds of programmable options to meet a variety of needs (law enforcement, etc.)
  • Climate-controlled classroom space
  • Administrative office (climate controlled)
  • Armory (climate controlled)
  • Dry fire room (climate controlled)
  • Bathroom facilities (climate controlled)
  • Covered outdoor teaching area

For more information about the Shooting Sports Complex contact the 4-H Center at 540.721.2759

The Friendship Retirement Community Wellness Center & Pharmacy

The 4-H Center is pleased to be the home of the Friendship Retirement Community Wellness Center. The camp infirmary is located on the upper floor, while the lower floor houses an exercise and weight room open year-round to Center guests.

  • Two (2) Lifestep Machines
  • One (1) Treadmill
  • One (1) Lifecycle Machine
  • One (1) Cycle Plus Trainer
  • One (1) Maxicam Universal Weight Machine
  • One (1) Infinity III Multi-Station Training Center
  • One (1) Indoor Rower
  • Limited number of Free Weights

Along with the renovations of the Smith Central Activities Building, the Pharmacy was integrated into the Center’s Wellness plan in 2014. This room is used for a multitude of needs or can serve as a pharmacy for visiting groups. It is also a vital resource for our campers during the summer.

  • Fully stocked with over-the-counter medications as well as most accoutrements found in a typical doctor’s office
  • Immediate access to one of the Center’s 2 AEDs
  • A recovery bed with privacy curtain
  • A couch for rest and treatment
  • A state-of-the-art medication storage and distribution system for use during 4-H Summer Camp
  • A small refrigerator, sink, and lockable cabinets for medication security

Camp Medic Space

The Camp Medic Space at Skelton 4-H is a state-of-the-art medic facility. This area is primarily used during the Summer Camping season to ensure the health and safety of our campers and staff.

In addition to the state-of-the-art medical facilities in our wellness center, 4-H Skelton employs two (2) Camp Medics each summer. The Camp Medics are typically certified EMTs or Registered Nurses and are considered on-duty at all times while campers are on the 4-H Center property.

The Camp Medics follow specific treatment procedures that are outlined by the 4-H Center’s advising physician. Any treatment that is outside of the training scope of the Camp Medics is handled by local E.M.S. or other medical professionals (Emergency Room, 4-H Center’s Advising Physician’s Office, Eye Doctor, etc.). All medication (prescription and over the counter) is kept and administered by the 4-H Center Camp Medics. Written logs are kept for all medications administered and all treatment given. You will be contacted if your child has an overnight stay in the Infirmary or needs additional medical treatment that would be provided outside of the 4-H Center.
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