Summer Camp at Oakland School has been helping children build confidence and lifelong summer memories since 1950. With day and sleepaway options for children in elementary through high school, this immersive five-week program blends academic growth with classic summer fun, including activities like horseback riding and swimming.

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Timber Ridge Camp
Gore, VA

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

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.

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.

Fox Pointe Farm's Equestrian Camp
Quinton, VA

English ridng camp focus on riding skills, horsemanship and horse care

Summer Choir CMp
Lorton, VA

Summer Choir Camp at Pohick full day choir camp from July 31-August 4, hours are 9:00am-3:00pm with before and after care available. For more information call Dan, the choirmaster, at 301-661-9294 or by email within full listing.

U-Turn Sports Performance Academy
Richmond, VA

U-turn Sports Performance Academy is the hot spot this summer for sports, games, character building & fun!

Summer Arts @ the Musuem
Charlottesville, VA

Summer Arts is a multidisciplinary hands-on, arts education program which connects arts-interested youth to the inspirational possibilities of experiencing and creating artworks at the Museum.

CrossRoads Camp & Conference Center
Lowesville, VA

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

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.

Jamestown 4-H Educational Center
Williamsburg, VA

4-H Camp is held in partnership with your local Virginia Cooperative Extension office. For more information, contact your local Extension office or contact the Jamestown 4-H Educational Center.

Chincoteague Bay Field Station
Wallops Island, VA

Summer Camps at Chincoteague Bay Field Station are the perfect opportunity for your child to discover a passion for the environment.

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

Karate Summer Camp for Kids
Virginia Beach, VA

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

Longwood University Summer Athletic Camps
Farmville, VA

Program designed for kids of all levels to learn and have fun. The coaches of each sprort are winners on and off the field and will offer an experience like no other.

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.

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!

Trefoil Academy Of Magery and Sorcery
Roanoke, VA

Welcome to the ultimate choose-your-own-adventure. This interactive fantasy based world is brimming with adventures, monsters, and mysteries. Will you uncover who betrayed the academy? Will you recover the hearthstone in time?

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.

Camp Friendship
Palmyra, VA

Join us for a summer of fun & friendships at our beautiful summer camp in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. We offer campers a traditional camp experience with over 35 different activities to choose from, a specialized Equestrian program and program add-ons such as Tennis, Riding, and Drama. There is something for everyone at Camp Friendship!




Virginia Summer Camps on CampChannel.com

VA Directory Overview

Virginia camp statistics within this directory. Percentages reflect share of all directory listings.
Statistic Virginia % of Dir.
Total Listings672.9%
Day Camps453.1%
Resident Camps393.3%
Family Camps92.4%
Travel Camps93.4%
Coed Camps542.8%
All-Girls Camps185.7%
All-Boys Camps42.2%

Format counts may overlap.

Price Range and Age by Format

Listings offering that format exclusively. Fewer than 5 listings omitted. Prices reflect director-reported brackets.
Format Price/Wk Ages Coed%
DayUnder $100 - $3516 - 1683%
Resident$251 - $1,6519 - 1776%

Ages = median values. Prices = director-reported brackets.

Top specialty categories for Virginia within this directory, filtered by minimum listing count and quality score.
Specialty Listings % of State % of Category
General Program3146.3%2.8%
Sport Camps1420.9%6.4%
Adventure Camps1420.9%4.8%
Travel Camps913.4%3.8%
Soccer Camps913.4%10.8%


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.