Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must have rented one or more cabins at least four times in the previous five years, in their own name(s). Each reservation must be at least 2 days in duration.
• To become familiar with camp and the membership, prospective applicants must have attended at least two work events in the previous five years. One of the work events must be a Work Week. These are generally held twice per year—the Spring Work Weekend in April or May, and the Fall Work Weekend in October. A total of 16 working hours must be documented.

Read more about work weekends "HERE".

• The criteria by which the Board of Directors selects from eligible applicants are:
• Past and prospective future support of the Camps’ Facility and operation, through volunteerism and responsible renting.
• The ability and spirit to contribute to the camp’s cooperative spirit is very important.
• Skills relevant to the cooperative’s needs are particularly valued.
• Support and involvement in Rapidan and other cooperative or volunteer organizations is considered.

The purchase price of new membership shares is $800. Members also pay annual maintenance dues, which are currently set at $135. The Board evaluates all applications to select the most suitable applicants for our limited facility.

The benefits and responsibilities of membership include:

• As a co-owner, we expect you to help take care of the cabins, and at the very least, to be a responsible renter. We depend on members to help maintain the cabins and grounds, mostly at our Work Week, but also throughout the year with smaller projects as needed.
• Rental rates at least 50% less than non-member rates
• Priority when making reservations.
• Access to our online reservation calendar and the ability to make instant reservations.
• Full participation in the cooperative organization, including voting at annual and special meetings, and access to the extensive Members Area of our website.

• A special benefit of membership in our cooperative is the opportunity to pass it on to your children. If you are a current member in good standing and have a child who is at least 16 years old, you can apply for a legacy application for them.