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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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.

UVA-Wise Basketball Camp
Wise, VA
Summer Arts @ the Musuem
Charlottesville, VA

Summer Arts is a multidisciplinary hands-on, arts education program which connects arts-interested youth to the inspirational possibilities of experiencing and creating artworks at the Museum.

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!

2026 - Youth Football Camp with Members of the Washington Commanders (July 19-22, 2026)
Fairfax, VA

Founded in 1983, we have the best teaching football programs in the nation having graduated over 110,000 athletes, many currently playing at the college level. This will be our 43rd successful year of football instruction.

Karate Summer Camp for Kids
Virginia Beach, VA

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

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 Goosechase
North Garden, VA

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

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.

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.

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?

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!

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.

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.

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.

Soccer Academy Inc
Manassas, VA
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.

Chatham Hall Girls Make It Happen
Chatham, VA

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

A Lynnhaven Summer Camp
Henrico, VA

A Lynnhaven Summer is the BEST and MOST affordable summer camp in Henrico County, where "Every Day Feels like Saturday." Parents can drop off as early as 7:30 am and pick up as late as 6:00 pm with no additional fees!




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 Camps93.5%
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.