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 6 through high school offering friendship, academic growth, equestrianism, and fun.

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Deep Creek Landing Summer Sailing Camp
Newport News, VA

This is knot your typical summer camp! Our youth summer sailing camp is open to the public and is for ages 5 to 13.

UVA-Wise Basketball Camp
Wise, VA
Camp Horizons
Harrisonburg, VA

An all-around, try stuff, have fun, make friends summer camp located in Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley! We are dedicated to providing children with a place they can call their own in our constantly changing world.

2025 - Sports International Football Camps featuring Members of the Washington Commanders (July 16-21, 2025 @ George Mason University, Fairfax, VA)
Fairfax, VA

Use code: CAMPCHANNEL$ to save $50 on the camp tuition (Code is valid for every camp location except PA). Founded in 1983, we have the best teaching football programs in the nation having graduated over 107,000 athletes, many currently playing at the college level. This will be our 42nd successful year of football instruction.

Art Horse Camp at Stargazer Stables
Chesapeake, VA

Come enjoy both and indoor (art) and outdoor camp (horses, fishing, farm animals) this summer!

Camp Mont Shenandoah
Millboro, VA

Camp Mont Shenandoah is a small, traditional, all-girls' summer camp in the mountains of Virginia. Founded in 1927, the camp's program is based upon the five virtues of love, loyalty, friendship, sportsmanship and spiritual awareness.

Camp Roanoke
Salem, VA

Accredited by the American Camp Association, Camp Roanoke's programs have shaped the character and lives of thousands of youth thourgh action and atmosphere.

Summer Music Institutes
Richmond, VA

The Summer Music Institutes provide multifaceted opportunities for young musicians’ artistic growth. Through intensive institutes focused on Harp, Chamber Music, Guitar, Choir, Violin and Piano, SMI offers unique music experiences.

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...

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.

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.

The Living Earth School
Charlottesville, VA

Living Earth School (LES) offers FUN WEEK-LONG programs for children (ages 5+). Sessions revolve around creating resiliency in nature, by learning skills with fire, water, shelter and food.

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.

CrossRoads Camp & Conference Center
Lowesville, VA

Growing in Christ together through community, worship, and adventure.

4 Star Camps
Charlottesville, VA

4 Star Camps has conducted co-ed programs at University of Virginia for ages 10 -18 since 1975. Choose from distinct Tennis, Golf, Academic Enrichment, SAT Prep, ESL/TOEFL Camps, each with their own unique goals and atmosphere.

Design Build Sail Summer Camp
Norfolk, VA

Spend an exciting week learning to sail on the Downtown Norfolk waterfront! Ages 8-15. Week-long camps run from June 29 - July 31.

Chesterfield Learning Center Summer Camp
Midlothian, VA

Family owned day camp with a variety of programs that are both academic and fun ages 7-18.

Roanoke History/O. Winston Link Museums Summer Camps
Roanoke, VA

Check to determine is any camps are being offered this summer.

Karate Summer Camp for Kids
Virginia Beach, VA

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





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.