VirginiaSummerCamp.com Logo: Virginia's premier guide to day and overnight camps. Green circle around the words "Virginia Summer Camp" and a pine tree and an orange tent

Find a Virginia Summer Camp

Welcome to your trusted statewide directory where parents can easily find a Virginia summer camp tailored to your child’s age, interests, and learning style. Whether you’re exploring day camps in Virginia, overnight camps in Virginia, or specialty experiences such as arts camps, STEM camps, academic camps, adventure camps, sports camps, or faith-based programs, this directory is designed to simplify your search and make it easy for parents to make a decision. Browse updated listings by region, activity type, session length, and age group to discover safe, enriching opportunities for growth, connection, and summer fun. We want to help your kids have wonderful summer adventures - and for you to have a relaxing summer too, knowing they are safe, learning new skills, and making friendships. Drop us a line and tell us how we can make the directory better, and we’d love to hear how camp went!

Day Camps

Day camp is a great option for campers who aren’t quite ready to spend the night, or are too busy for overnight camp.
FIND CAMPS

Overnight Camps

Overnight camps for kids and teens (resident camps). The classic camp experience with many program options.
FIND CAMPS

Day & Overnight Camps

Day and overnight camps offer kids and teens the perfect blend of adventure, learning, and fun.
FIND CAMPS

Academic/Science

Enhance your child’s love of learning while focusing on academics with one of many STEM camps, robotics camps, and more.
FIND CAMPS

Adventure Programs

Adventure camps focus on outdoor activities like backpacking, climbing, rafting and wilderness immersion.
FIND CAMPS

Arts Camps

Arts camps allow young artists and performers to specialize in dramatic arts, dance, music, visual arts, and literary arts.
FIND CAMPS

Faith Based Camps

Religiously affiliated, or faith-based camps include a variety of excellent Christian camps and Jewish camps.
FIND CAMPS

Coastal Virginia

Searching for coastal summer camps blends traditional camp fun with the natural beauty of the shoreline.
FIND CAMPS

Special Needs

There are several quality summer camp programs for your special child with a disability or serious illness.
FIND CAMPS

Sports Camps

Sports camps are great for young athletes who wish to develop their skills in one or more specific sports.
FIND CAMPS

Teen Trip/Travel

Trip and travel camps for teens. Small group travel adventures to interesting & exciting places, generally without a base facitlity.
FIND CAMPS

YMCA Camps

There are several overnight camps operated by the YMCA, along with many YMCA day camps offered at local branches across the state.
FIND CAMPS

ACA Camps

Searching for ACA-accredited summer camps gives families confidence when choosing the right program for their child.
FIND CAMPS

Search By Region

Searching for summer camps by region makes it easy to find programs that fit your family’s needs and location preferences.
FIND CAMPS

Search All Camps

Searching all summer camps is a great way to find the perfect fit for your child’s interests, schedule, and age group.
FIND CAMPS

Can't Find A Camp?

Our team is constantly updating our directory, and we’re happy to assist you in locating the right program for your child.
CONTACT US

Why Families

Use This Directory

Parents, teachers and guardians across the Commonwealth use this directory because it offers:

  • A broad statewide view across multiple regions
  • Clear categories to compare activities and focus areas
  • Easy navigation for age, location, and specialty programs
  • A mix of nonprofit, independent, and private camps
  • Annual updates to support accuracy and family decision-making

What Types

of Camps Will You Find?

This directory includes a wide variety of options across Virginia, such as:

Choosing

the Right Camp

When reviewing options, consider:

  • Your child’s interests, personality, and social comfort
  • Program structure, philosophy, and accreditations
  • Safety policies and staff-to-camper ratios. Are they ACA Certified?
  • Transportation or overnight readiness 
  • Screen-free, outdoor, or enrichment goals
tween reaches the top of her rock climb at camp

Happy Camp Search!

You can use this directory as a starting point and reach out directly to confirm program details, schedule changes, pricing, and enrollment requirements, as offerings may vary year to year. It's a lot of fun for us to see all the offerings come pouring in - everything from Harry Potter magic camps to huge zipline courses! We’re thrilled that you've chosen to use VirginiaSummerCamp.com and hope you have a wonderful summer, whichever camp you choose.

Stay Connected

Sign up below to join our mailing list!

Name(Required)

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.

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

© 2025 VirginiaSummerCamp.com | Zinnia Communications LLC | All Rights Reserved.