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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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

Soccer Academy Inc
Manassas, VA
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.

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.

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.

Fox Pointe Farm's Equestrian Camp
Quinton, VA

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

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.

Girl Scout Camps in Virginia Skyline Region
Roanoke, VA

Girl Scout Camp is an outdoor program designed to give girls a positive and fun experience in the great outdoors. Under the guidance of trained and enthusiastic leaders, each camp provides age-appropriate activities allowing girls to experience a variety of Girl Scout programs in an outdoor setting.

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!

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.

Passages Adventure Camp
Richmond, VA

Here is Richmond's favorite Day Camp! We pack a fun and full week of rock climbing the 35 foot cliffs at Belle Isle, near downtown Richmond, plus kayaking on the James river, our own 350-foot zip-line, primitive wilderness survival skills, and more...

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.

Camp Goosechase
North Garden, VA

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

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

Art Horse Camp at Stargazer Stables
Chesapeake, VA

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

Camp Horizons
Harrisonburg, VA

An all-around, try stuff, have fun, make friends summer camp located in Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley! We are dedicated to providing children with a place they can call their own in our constantly changing world.

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.

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.

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.





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.