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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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.

Williamsburg Christian Retreat Center Camp
Toano, VA

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

Art Horse Camp at Stargazer Stables
Chesapeake, VA

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

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.

Cheer / Dance / Tumbling Camps
Ashburn, VA

Cheer, Dance & Tumble Camps

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.

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.

Hargrave Summer Program
Chatham, VA

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

Timber Ridge Camp
Gore, VA

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

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

VB Surf Sessions
Virginia Beach, VA

We're a professional Surf School in Virginia Beach, offering top-notch Instruction to people of all ages. Surfing or Stand Up Paddleboarding, you'll have fun!

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.

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.

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.

Alexandria Archaeology Summer Camp
Alexandria, VA

Join City Archaeologists for a unique opportunity excavating a real site! Gain hands-on experience in site-excavation methods and record keeping. Learn how to use a transit; process and catalog artifacts in the laboratory; and interpret the information.

Summer Choir CMp
Lorton, VA

Summer Choir Camp at Pohick full day choir camp from July 31-August 4, hours are 9:00am-3:00pm with before and after care available. For more information call Dan, the choirmaster, at 301-661-9294 or by email within full listing.

UVA-Wise Basketball Camp
Wise, VA
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...

Cheerio Adventures
Mouth of Wilson, VA
Other

Located in the mountains of SW Virginia along the New River, Cheerio Adventures is an adventure camp for boys and girls ages 9-16. Offering 1 week and 2 week sessions. Choose a session that does a little bit of everything. Beginners and experienced campers are welcome.




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 Camps542.8%
All-Girls Camps185.7%
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%6.4%
Adventure Camps1420.9%4.8%
Travel Camps913.4%3.8%
Soccer Camps913.4%10.8%


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.