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 Goosechase
North Garden, VA

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

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.

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.

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 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.

Ferrum College Summer Enrichment Camp
Ferrum, VA

Academic Enrichment Camp; Two, one week sessions; Co-ed; Held on a College Campus; Ages 9-13

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.

Art Horse Camp at Stargazer Stables
Chesapeake, VA

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

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.

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.

Cheer / Dance / Tumbling Camps
Ashburn, VA

Cheer, Dance & Tumble Camps

Fox Pointe Farm's Equestrian Camp
Quinton, VA

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

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.

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.

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!

Fredericksburg Academy - Camp FA
Fredericksburg, VA

This summer, Camp FA offers: 150 day camps, 45 sports camps, and 50 online camps

Mark Wilson Lineman Academy (George Mason University, Virginia - July 17-19, 2027)
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 44th successful year of football instruction. If you are an experienced football player or just starting football, our football programs are an experience you will never forget!

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.

Camp Skimino
Williamsburg, VA

Camp Skimino is a Girl Scout camp providing general programs for girls, both Girl Scouts and non-members. Girls may choose from a variety of program sessions.




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