About us

About

VirginiaSummerCamp.com

VirginiaSummerCamp.com is Virginia’s hub for raising curious, confident, active kids. We help families discover day camps, overnight camps, and specialty programs across Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic—while offering year-round guidance, expert advice, and warm, research-based insights to support your child’s growth.

As longtime parents and educators, we know how overwhelming the camp search can feel. Every family wants a program that is safe, enriching, and genuinely fun. That’s why we built a statewide directory that keeps things simple and trustworthy: clear categories, accurate listings, and helpful guides created with real parents in mind.

Whether you’re in Northern Virginia, Richmond, Charlottesville, the Shenandoah Valley, Tidewater, Lynchburg, Roanoke, or anywhere in between, we’re here to make your camp-planning journey easier—and a whole lot more inspiring.

VirginiaSummerCamp.com was created by Jennifer Bryerton, M.A.Ed., a lifelong camp advocate, educator, and publisher. With over 20 years of experience helping families find the right enrichment opportunities, Jennifer brings a unique perspective. For more than 15 years, Jennifer has also organized the CharlottesvilleFamily KidFest & Camp Expo, the Mid-Atlantic’s premier camp fair, connecting families face-to-face with camp directors from across the region.

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Our Mission

is simple:

Our mission is to help Virginia families raise curious, confident, active kids by connecting them with experiences that spark growth, independence, and joy. Summer camp is more than “time away”—it’s a place where kids discover new passions, build resilience, make lifelong friends, and explore the world beyond screens. And we’re committed to making that journey accessible to families across the region.

We believe every child deserves opportunities to:

  • Try new things

  • Explore nature

  • Build confidence

  • Develop leadership skills

  • Make real-life friends

  • Grow into their best selves

 

 

Why Families

Trust Us

Parents choose VirginiaSummerCamp.com because we combine local expertise with a deep commitment to childhood development. Our team is part of Zinnia Communications, publisher of CharlottesvilleFamily Magazine and Roanoke Family, trusted parenting resources in Virginia for over 25 years.

VirginiaSummerCamp.com brings together:

All listings are reviewed annually to keep information accurate and helpful.

 

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in Making Summer Memorable

Every child deserves a summer filled with growth, joy, and adventure. At VirginiaSummerCamp.com, we’re here to help families find the perfect place for those experiences to happen. Sign up for our monthly parenting e-Zine.

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Virginia Summer Camp

Your trusted guide to day and overnight camps

VirginiaSummerCamp.com connects families with summer camps and youth programs across Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic. We’re more than a camp directory—our mission is to help parents raise curious, confident, active kids through expert guidance, research-backed insights, and year-round inspiration.

A Zinnia Communications project, developed by the creators of the award-winning CharlottesvilleFamily and Roanoke Valley Family magazines—trusted by families across Virginia.

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