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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Camp UREC at James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Camp UREC is a weekly children's day camp at the James Madison University Recreation Center.

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.

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.

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.

HYC Summer Sailing Camp
Hampton, VA

Not all classrooms have four walls!

Camp Mont Shenandoah
Millboro, VA

Camp Mont Shenandoah is a small, traditional, all-girls' summer camp in the mountains of Virginia. Founded in 1927, the camp's program is based upon the five virtues of love, loyalty, friendship, sportsmanship and spiritual awareness.

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.

Cheer / Dance / Tumbling Camps
Ashburn, VA

Cheer, Dance & Tumble Camps

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?

Eurotech Soccer Camps & Tours
Newport News, VA
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.

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.

UVA-Wise Basketball Camp
Wise, VA
Karate Summer Camp for Kids
Virginia Beach, VA

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

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.

McLean JazzerKamp! (Dance Camp)
McLean, VA

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

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.

Summer Strings on the James
Midlothian, VA

Located at the parklike campus of James River High School in Midlothian, Virginia, our 4-day camp is open to new beginning string players through advanced musicians in rising grades 4-12 from any school in the metro Richmond area.

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!




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%
Sport Camps1420.9%6.3%
Adventure Camps1420.9%4.8%
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.