Oakland School and Camp
Troy, VA

Founded in 1950, Oakland School's Sleepaway and Day Summer Camp is an immersive, five-week program for children ages 5 through high school offering friendship, academic growth, equestrianism, and fun.

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Camp Skimino
Williamsburg, VA

Camp Skimino is a Girl Scout camp providing general programs for girls, both Girl Scouts and non-members. Girls may choose from a variety of program sessions.

Camp Goosechase
North Garden, VA

Spend unrushed summer days on horse-back, in the barn, and exploring the farm.

Cheerio Adventures
Mouth of Wilson, VA
Other

Located in the mountains of SW Virginia along the New River, Cheerio Adventures is an adventure camp for boys and girls ages 9-16. Offering 1 week and 2 week sessions. Choose a session that does a little bit of everything. Beginners and experienced campers are welcome.

Science Adventures
Multiple Locations across the US, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, IL, KY, MA, MD, MI, MO, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, TX, VA, WA, WI

Campers in grades 1-6 can explore science in a fun, interactive way. Our quality hands-on experiments, innovative curriculum and professional instructors bring your child’s understanding of science to the next level.

Amazement Square Wonder Camp
Lynchburg, VA

Make the most of your weeks off school! Amazement Square's Wondercamp program now offer camps for children ages 3-5 AND 5-9! Our camps feature innovative programming, hands-on learning, crafts, games, and more

SOAR365's Summer Camp at Camp Baker
Chesterfield, VA

Every summer, SOAR365’s Summer Camp at Camp Baker is brimming with the happiest campers anywhere—individuals with disabilities who are filled with enthusiasm and love—all of whom are being cared for by highly-trained counselors filled with compassion, grace and tenderness. SOAR365 Summer Camp at Camp Baker is10, week long sessions over the summer. Campers can attend overnight or choose Day Camp only.

Karate Summer Camp for Kids
Virginia Beach, VA

The Best Karate Summer Day Camp for Kids in Virginia Beach, Virginia USA.

Chatham Hall Girls Make It Happen
Chatham, VA

Chatham Hall Girls Make It Happen is a residential leadership program for girls aged 10-16.

Regency Park Sports Youth Camps
Fredericksburg, VA

We teach each camper basketball, soccer, tennis, dodgeball, kickball, and water safety. Instructors are specialized in specific sports and have experience teaching/coaching children

Camp UREC at James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Camp UREC is a weekly children's day camp at the James Madison University Recreation Center.

YMCA Camp Cheerio
Glade Valley, NC
Other

Join Camp Cheerio for a fun filled summer atop the mountians of North Carolina. For ages 7-15 this Co-ed camp has it all. 1 & 2 week sessions. More fun and friendship than one can think of.

Ferrum College Summer Enrichment Camp
Ferrum, VA

Academic Enrichment Camp; Two, one week sessions; Co-ed; Held on a College Campus; 29th year; Ages 9-13 (before August 1, 2018)

Joe Machnik's No. 1 Soccer Camps
East Coast to West Coast, MD,TX,MO,CA,PA,CO,CT,MA,WI,GA,VA

No.1 Soccer Camps since 1977, is the most trusted name in soccer camps! Spanning the entire country we have a campsite near you!

Passages Adventure Camp
Richmond, VA

Here is Richmond's favorite Day Camp! We pack a fun and full week of rock climbing the 35 foot cliffs at Belle Isle, near downtown Richmond, plus kayaking on the James river, our own 350-foot zip-line, primitive wilderness survival skills, and more...

Camp Quest Chesapeake
Courtland, VA

Camp Quest Chesapeake is a coed, residential summer camp aimed at kids from freethinking families, including children and teens of atheists, agnostics, humanists, pantheists, and others with a naturalistic perspective.

American Shakespeare Center Theatre Camp
Staunton, VA

The American Shakespeare Center Theatre Camp is a residential summer theatre intensive for high school students aged 13-19.

A Lynnhaven Summer Camp
Henrico, VA

A Lynnhaven Summer is the BEST and MOST affordable summer camp in Henrico County, where "Every Day Feels like Saturday." Parents can drop off as early as 7:30 am and pick up as late as 6:00 pm with no additional fees!

UVA-Wise Basketball Camp
Wise, VA
McLean JazzerKamp! (Dance Camp)
McLean, VA

Come join us for a week of dance, fitness, and fun!





General Notes About Camps in the State of Virginia

Warm summers provide the perfect backdrop for hiking, water sports, and outdoor activities across the state. The long, sunny days are ideal for exploring the great outdoors, while cooler evenings allow for relaxed group activities and campfires. The weather in Virginia supports both active daytime adventures and comfortable evenings, ensuring that campers experience the best of both worlds.

From bustling cities to tranquil wilderness, Virginia’s geography offers ample opportunities for a range of camps. In urban areas like Richmond and Virginia Beach, campers enjoy programs that combine arts, sports, and education, with easy access to parks, museums, and cultural attractions. Outside the cities, the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah Valley provide scenic hiking trails, rock climbing, and outdoor adventures, while the state’s Atlantic coastline offers water sports, fishing, and beach programs. The diverse landscapes, from rolling mountains to river valleys, create an ideal environment for nature-based learning and outdoor exploration.

The natural habitats found throughout Virginia offer rich opportunities for environmental education. Campers can explore mountain forests, wetlands, and coastal ecosystems, learning about local wildlife, conservation, and sustainable practices. Hands-on activities like wildlife observation and water quality testing provide campers with the chance to study the state's ecosystems up close. The Blue Ridge Mountains and coastal regions offer unique environments where campers can connect with nature and understand the importance of ecological preservation.