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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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.

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.

Hargrave Summer Program
Chatham, VA

Sports and Adventure in the afternoon with Enrichment and Recovery classes in the morning.

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.

Camp Goosechase
North Garden, VA

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

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!

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.

HYC Summer Sailing Camp
Hampton, VA

Not all classrooms have four walls!

Williamsburg Christian Retreat Center Camp
Toano, VA

A Heart-changing Summer Camp Program for Kids, Teens, & Families

Chatham Hall Girls Make It Happen
Chatham, VA

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

Trefoil Academy of Magery and Sorcery: The Summer Session 2023
Dumfries, VA

July 9 - July 15, 2023 (overnight); Ages 8-17; $349; The Ultimate Choose-Your-Own-Adventure In A Highly Immersive Fantasy Universe. While GS affiliated non-GS members will need to obtain membership. Camper reviews available. Spells, chills and thrills await you!

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.

VB Surf Sessions
Virginia Beach, VA

We're a professional Surf School in Virginia Beach, offering top-notch Instruction to people of all ages. Surfing or Stand Up Paddleboarding, you'll have fun!

CrossRoads Camp & Conference Center
Lowesville, VA

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

Golden Boot Soccer
McLean, VA

Golden Boot Soccer offers a variety of summer soccer camps around the Northern Virginia area.

Timber Ridge Camp
Gore, VA

Timber Ridge, a tradtional, co-ed, overnight camp in the beautiful Shenandoah Mountains of West Virginia.

Steve & Kate's Camp
San Francisco Bay Area & LA County, CA

Steve & Kate's Camp conforms to kids. Not the other way around. Instead of a rigid structure, we give our campers choice. Instead of teaching kids the typical way, we give them tools and gentle guidance to help them become autodidacts. The difference is subtle–and it’s profound.

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

Girl Scout Camps in Virginia Skyline Region
Roanoke, VA

Girl Scout Camp is an outdoor program designed to give girls a positive and fun experience in the great outdoors. Under the guidance of trained and enthusiastic leaders, each camp provides age-appropriate activities allowing girls to experience a variety of Girl Scout programs in an outdoor setting.





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.