Independent Living

Retreats & Camps

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Women’s and Men’s Retreats offered

Dave’s Place Retreat
Weekends

2027 Application is open!

‍ ‍2027 Dates

  • Women, Jan 22-24, 2027, Tappahannock

  • Men, Feb 19-21, 2027, Tappahannock

  • Women, Mar 19-21, 2027, Tappahannock

  • DSANV Men Only, Apr 9-11, 2027, Tappahannock

  • DSANV Women Only, May 14-16, 2027, Tappahannock

  • Men, Aug 20-22, 2027, VA Beach

  • Women, Sept 10-12, 2027, VA Beach

  • Men, Nov 12-14, 2027, Tappahannock

Apply to 2027 Dave's Place Here

2026 Dates

  • Women, Jan 30 - Feb 1, 2026, Tappahannock - Completed

  • Men, February 20-22, 2026, Tappahannock - Completed

  • Women, March 13-15, 2026 - Tappahannock - Completed

  • DSANV VIP Women, April 24-26, 2026 - Tappahannock - Completed

  • Men, August 21-23, 2026 - VA Beach - Waitlist Only

  • Women, September 25-27, 2026 - VA Beach - Waitlist Only

  • Men, November 13-15, 2026 - Tappahannock - Waitlist Only

Contact Gaby at programs@dashandscout.org to join the 2026 Dave’s Place waitlist.

2026 Application - Waitlist Only

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‍ Previous Dates

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NEW! Quest Community Living Camps

2026 Application is Open for October! DUE 9/20/26!

  • Women, July 16-20, 2026, Richmond, VA - Completed

    Our campers enjoyed 5 days & 4 nights in historic Jackson Ward in the heart of Richmond, VA. Participants engaged in city life, community safety, volunteer opportunities, used urban transportation and practiced independent living. Participants were encouraged to continue their normal work/community life during this experience.

  • Men and/or Women, October 15-19, 2026 - Location TBD - Taking Applications through September 20, 2026s

Apply to Oct 2026 Quest Here

  • Men and/or Women, July 15-19, 2027, Location TBA

  • Men and/or Women, Oct 14-18, 2027, Location TBA

2027 Application is Open!

Apply to 2027 Quest Here

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