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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Global Youth Village
Bedford, VA

Join teens from over 105 different countries at the Global Youth Village in Virginia and On-line. Develop skills in leadership and peace building. Find common ground living, working and studying with youth from Iraq, China, Nigeria, and Europe.

Hargrave Summer Program
Chatham, VA

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

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.

The Orchestra Project
Richmond, VA

The Orchestra Project is a yearly summer music camp held on the campus of VCU. It is a joint venture between the Richmond Symphony and the Music Department of Virginia Commonwealth University. The Orchestra Project features two camps that run simultaneously: String Odyssey for developing string players with 2 years experience, and String Intensive for the advanced string player.

CupKate's Baking Camp
Spotsylvania, VA

CupKate's Baking Camp offers an incomparable camp experience for girls ages 3 - 14. We teach the girls the basics of baking as well as give them an opportunity to make lasting friendships.

Rise Up Climbing Summer Camp
Lynchburg, VA

We know the value of a smile at the end of the day. It’s a small reminder of why we teach kids climbing. It’s because learning to climb is fun, and because it encourages learning general life skills that can be applied every day.

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.

Camp CHOP
Clover, VA

Smells delicious! Camp CHOP provides a fun hands-on experience for young chefs passionate about the culinary arts. 60+ summer camp activities. Modern teaching kitchen for aspiring chefs to learn the basics of cooking.

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.

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.

YMCA Camp Cheerio
Glade Valley, NC
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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 Art of Life Camp, LLC
Fairfax, VA

"Where business MEETS Creativity"

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.

Joe Machnik's No. 1 Soccer Camps
East Coast to West Coast, MD,TX,MO,CA,PA,CO,CT,MA,WI,GA,VA

No.1 Soccer Camps since 1977, is the most trusted name in soccer camps! Spanning the entire country we have a campsite near you!

Art Horse Camp at Stargazer Stables
Chesapeake, VA

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

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?

Karate Summer Camp for Kids
Virginia Beach, VA

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

Fox Pointe Farm's Equestrian Camp
Quinton, VA

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




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 Camps542.7%
All-Girls Camps185.8%
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%
Adventure Camps1420.9%4.8%
Sport Camps1420.9%6.3%
Travel Camps913.4%3.8%
Soccer Camps913.4%10.5%


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.