Sending your kids to an overnight camp is a big milestone. For many families, it brings excitement along with plenty of questions; and as parents, we want our kids to feel confident, supported, and ready to take on a new adventure without us whenever that time comes.  As a mom of five, I’ve learned there […]

In the quiet Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia, summer adventures unfold for kids at Camp Twin Creeks. Each summer, campers arrive for two weeks away from home to explore, make friends, and step into a community shaped by tradition, spirited campfires, and plenty of fun. Spread across nearly 140 acres of forested hills just past […]

Virginia’s STEM camps give kids the chance to explore creativity, experimentation, robotics, engineering, coding, and science in exciting, hands-on ways. If you’re searching for the best STEM camps in Virginia, this guide will help you understand the options available for 2025 and choose the right program for your child. If you’re asking, “What are the […]

Virginia’s Tidewater and Coastal region offers one of the most distinctive summer camp landscapes in the Commonwealth. With access to the Atlantic Ocean, the Chesapeake Bay, tidal marshlands, rivers, aquariums, and nature preserves, families in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Newport News, and Hampton enjoy camp opportunities that are uniquely shaped by the coastal environment. […]

The Shenandoah region is one of Virginia’s most inspiring outdoor playgrounds. Kids who spend most of their time in suburban or urban environments often crave space to explore, breathe fresh mountain air, and reconnect with nature. Summer camps in the Shenandoah Valley and Blue Ridge Mountains offer exactly that—wide-open views, wooded trails, cool streams, and […]

Camp Start Dates, Registration, and Planning Tips Planning summer can be tricky for families trying to balance vacations, childcare, and camp schedules. Each year, parents across Virginia ask the same question: When do summer camps start, and how do I register in time? From day camps to specialty programs, knowing typical start dates and registration […]