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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Soccer Academy Inc
Manassas, VA
Summer Music Institutes
Richmond, VA

The Summer Music Institutes provide multifaceted opportunities for young musicians’ artistic growth. Through intensive institutes focused on Harp, Chamber Music, Guitar, Choir, Violin and Piano, SMI offers unique music experiences.

The Living Earth School
Charlottesville, VA

Living Earth School (LES) offers FUN WEEK-LONG programs for children (ages 5+). Sessions revolve around creating resiliency in nature, by learning skills with fire, water, shelter and food.

SoccerPlus Camps
Multiple Sites in Multiple States, CA

SoccerPlus Camps conducts soccer camps across the country and is presented by Tony DiCicco, Head Coach of the 1996 Olympic Gold-Medal Winning, 1999 World Cup Champion USA Women's National Soccer Teams, and 2008 FIFA U20 Women's World Cup Champion USA U20 National Soccer Team.

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.

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 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!

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.

HYC Summer Sailing Camp
Hampton, VA

Not all classrooms have four walls!

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.

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!

Chatham Hall Girls Make It Happen
Chatham, VA

Chatham Hall Girls Make It Happen is a residential leadership program for girls aged 10-16.

Hargrave Summer Program
Chatham, VA

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

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.

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.

Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing
New Castle , VA

1-3 week long backpacking trips and specialty trips that include rock climbing, caving, mountain biking, whitewater kayaking, canoeing, outdoor living skills, and wilderness leadership.

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.

Amazement Square Wonder Camp
Lynchburg, VA

Make the most of your weeks off school! Amazement Square's Wondercamp program now offer camps for children ages 3-5 AND 5-9! Our camps feature innovative programming, hands-on learning, crafts, games, and more

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.




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 Camps82.1%
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%
Sport Camps1320.3%6.0%
Adventure Camps1320.3%4.5%
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.