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 four and a half-week program blends academic growth with classic summer fun, including activities like horseback riding and swimming.

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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.

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.

Williamsburg Christian Retreat Center Camp
Toano, VA

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

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.

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.

Camp Goosechase
North Garden, VA

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

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

Fox Pointe Farm's Equestrian Camp
Quinton, VA

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

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.

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.

Timber Ridge Camp
Gore, VA

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

Mark Wilson Lineman Academy (George Mason University, Virginia - July 17-19, 2027)
Fairfax, VA

Founded in 1983, we have the best teaching football programs in the nation having graduated over 110,000 athletes, many currently playing at the college level. This will be our 44th successful year of football instruction. If you are an experienced football player or just starting football, our football programs are an experience you will never forget!

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.

Hargrave Summer Program
Chatham, VA

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

Jamestown 4-H Educational Center
Williamsburg, VA

4-H Junior Camp is held in partnership with your local Virginia Cooperative Extension office. For more information, contact your local Extension office. Jimmy James Adventure Day Camp offers a fun, engaging summer experience filled with swimming, themed activities, friendship, and opportunities to build independence and leadership skills. For more information, contact the Jamestown 4-H Educational Center.

Sports International Football Camp with Members of the Washington Commanders (July 19-22, 2027)
Fairfax, VA

Founded in 1983, we have the best teaching football programs in the nation having graduated over 110,000 athletes, many currently playing at the college level. This will be our 44th successful year of football instruction.

Eurotech Soccer Camps & Tours
Newport News, VA
Soccer Academy Inc
Manassas, VA
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.




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 Listings642.9%
Day Camps433.0%
Resident Camps373.2%
Family Camps82.2%
Travel Camps93.5%
Coed Camps502.6%
All-Girls Camps185.9%
All-Boys Camps52.7%

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 - $7516 - 1678%
Resident$251 - $1,6519 - 1775%

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 Program3148.4%2.8%
Adventure Camps1320.3%4.5%
Sport Camps1320.3%6.0%
Travel Camps914.1%3.8%
Family Camps812.5%2.2%


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.