Virginia summer camps.

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Weekly camp pricing in Virginia.

Across 286 Virginia camps that publish per-week pricing, the median is $285/week. Most camps cluster between $209 and $399. The 95th percentile sits at $970 — premium overnight, adventure, and elite STEM programs.

Prices reflect publicly listed weekly rates as of the most recent catalog refresh. Not every camp publishes a weekly rate, so the sample size (286) is smaller than the total camp count.

Common questions about Virginia camps.

How many summer camps run in Virginia?

Virginia has 409 active camps in our directory across 2 metros as of the most recent catalog refresh. The directory is updated nightly from operator-published sessions; counts shift modestly as 2026 registration opens and closes.

What does a typical week of summer camp cost in Virginia?

Across 286 Virginia camps that publish weekly pricing, the median is $285/week. The 25th–75th percentile range runs $209 to $399/week. Specialty programs (overnight, adventure, premium STEM) sit above the 75th percentile; community-rec and city-park day camps cluster below the 25th.

Do Virginia camps offer financial aid or scholarships?

Yes — many Virginia camps offer need-based scholarships, sliding-scale tuition, or partial financial aid; the directory's financial-aid filter surfaces them on each metro hub. Camp Adventure (the federal IRS dependent-care FSA) is also widely accepted, plus state-level subsidies in some jurisdictions. Check each camp's registration page for current-year aid availability.

When does Virginia summer camp registration usually open?

Most Virginia camps open 2026 summer registration between November 2025 and February 2026, with the highest-demand specialty and overnight programs filling waitlists by mid-January. Community day camps with rolling admission stay open into spring. Each camp listing in our directory links to its operator's registration page so you can see live availability.

Are Virginia summer camps regulated for safety?

Virginia regulates overnight summer camps through the Department of Health (12 VAC 5-440). Day camps run by an accredited school or church may be exempt; aquatic programs require certified lifeguard staffing under DH water-safety standards.

What's the difference between a day camp and an overnight camp in Virginia?

Day camps run during the workday — typically 9 AM to 3 or 4 PM, Monday through Friday — and most include extended-care add-ons. Overnight (sleepaway) camps run continuously for 1–8 weeks; campers live on-site, programming is integrated with shared meals and cabin life, and staff-to-camper ratios are higher. Filter the Virginia directory by "Day Camp" or "Overnight" to compare like-for-like.

Where can I find camps near a specific Virginia city?

Open the Virginia directory and select a metro tile — each city hub lists every active camp in that metro with filters for camp type, age band, features, and month. The directory uses geographic bounding boxes (not just postal-code matching), so camps in adjacent suburbs surface alongside city-center options.