The name Mataponi is of the Virginia Native American Tribe, historically located near the Mata, Po, and Ni Rivers.
[7] To allow campers to both do sports and learn scholarly subjects, the affiliated Highland Manor School ran classes.
Business Insider said the camp's lunch salad bar has 30 choices, and it hosted themed barbecues every week with names like "Under the Sea", "Funky Princess Super Hero", "Western night", and “Barbie”.
[9][10] In September 2023, the camp opened up its doors to the 8th grade class of Shore Country Day School, located in Beverly, MA.
The 39 students indulged in many fun activities, slept in bunks, and bonded with classmates and teachers during their short stay at camp Mataponi.