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Middle School Camps

Multiple Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor/Outdoor URL of the camp info page: https://parks.virginiabeach.gov/child-care/summer-camps Registration URL: Not specified · $149/week

Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation offers Middle School Camps providing a variety of activities and field trips for rising 6th-8th graders at multiple recreat...

▌ Editor's read The Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation Middle School Camps are day camps for rising 6th-8th graders, operating at various recreation centers including Bow Creek, Great Neck, Kempsville, and Princess Anne. The camp runs from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a weekly fee of $149 for residents and $179 for non-residents. The website states that all staff undergo background checks and drug screenings, and are CPR/First Aid certified. The program includes daily activities, games, and weekly field trips. While specific Google reviews for 'Middle School Camps' were not found, Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation generally has a positive online presence. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. The Facebook handle for Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation is 'VirginiaBeachParksandRec'.
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Who thrives here Ages 11–14

Middle School Camps is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. traditional day camp programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 11–14
  • Hours: 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Address: 2408 Courthouse Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
  • Phone: (757) 385-5900
  • Cost notes: USD. Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Middle School Camps

What ages does Middle School Camps accept?
Middle School Camps is open to children ages 11–14. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Middle School Camps cost?
Middle School Camps publishes $149/week for the standard session. USD. Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Middle School Camps's hours?
Middle School Camps runs 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Middle School Camps?
Middle School Camps is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Middle School Camps provide lunch?
Middle School Camps does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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