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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Karate Summer Camp for Kids
Virginia Beach, VA

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

Trefoil Academy of Magery and Sorcery: The Summer Session 2025 (Lost Ones)
Triangle, VA

Experience a unique adventure where campers live a real-life video game, battling monsters, solving clues, brewing potions, and shaping the story. Blend imagination, strategy, and math in a week of creativity, mystery, and hilarious fantasy quests!

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.

U-Turn Sports Performance Academy
Richmond, VA

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

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 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!

McLean JazzerKamp! (Dance Camp)
McLean, VA

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

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.

Fredericksburg Academy - Camp FA
Fredericksburg, VA

This summer, Camp FA offers: 150 day camps, 45 sports camps, and 50 online camps

Camp Easterseals Virginia
New Castle, VA

Camp Easterseals Virginia is located north of Roanoke in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains. We offer kids and adults with disabilities the opportunity to enjoy fun and challenging activities in a supportive camp atmosphere.

Golden Boot Soccer
McLean, VA

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

Camp Jordan for Children with Diabetes
Barhamsville, VA

Traditional residential camp for children with diabetes, including swimming, canoeing, crafts, recreation and games. Volunteer medical staff includes physicians and teaches independence and control of diabetes.

Camp Carysbrook
Riner, VA

Because summer is about a simpler way of life. Step outside. Adventures await. Unplug. Slow down. Relax. Count the stars. Try something you always dreamed of or never imagined. Discover your own resilience. Build lifelong friendships. Make this a summer to remember.

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.

Camp Darden
Courtland, VA

Camp Darden is a Girl Scout camp specially designed for girls in middle and high school. It provides general programs for girls, both Girl Scouts and non-members. Girls may choose from a variety of program sessions.

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.

Adventure Links at Hemlock Overlook
Clifton, VA

Adventure Links offers the finest programming combining the best of Adventure, Outdoor, and Experiential Education close to DC

HYC Summer Sailing Camp
Hampton, VA

Not all classrooms have four walls!

UVA-Wise Basketball Camp
Wise, VA




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.