CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLERIGHTNOW) – Families in the Charlottesville and Albemarle County area can now sign up for a wide range of summer camps, from sports and STEM to nature, art, and overnight experiences. Below is a comprehensive 2025 guide to local programs, organized by category, with verified registration dates, age ranges, costs, and direct links to sign-up pages. Each camp includes a short preview to help families find the right fit.

? Sports & Active Camps

SOCA Summer Soccer Camps

Daily soccer skills, games, and pool time for players born 2014–2019. Held weekly at SOCA Field House in Charlottesville.

  • Ages: U7–U12
  • Dates: Weekly June 2 – August 8 (no camp June 30–July 4)
  • Cost: $445/week; $420 early-bird
  • Location: SOCA Field House
  • Registration Opened: January 8, 2025
  • Register here

UVA Soccer Camps

Elite-level training with UVA’s men’s or women’s coaches, offering day and overnight options. Ideal for youth through high school athletes.

  • Ages: ~6–18
  • Dates: Sessions in June and July
  • Cost: ~$400–$695
  • Location: UVA Grounds
  • Registration Opened: Late January 2025
  • Men’s Soccer | Women’s Soccer

Coach Mox Basketball Camp (UVA Women’s)

Girls in grades K–8 can learn from UVA Women’s Basketball staff in this high-energy four-day camp. Held at John Paul Jones Arena.

  • Ages: Elementary and middle school girls
  • Dates: June 23–26, 2025
  • Location: John Paul Jones Arena
  • Registration Opened: February 16, 2025
  • Register here

Virginia Basketball Academy (VABA) Camps

Week-long skill-building basketball camps by age and level, with separate boys’ and girls’ sessions. Hosted at Monticello High.

  • Ages: Grades 3–12
  • Dates: Weekly June–July
  • Cost: ~$287/week
  • Location: Monticello High School
  • Registration Opened: January 3, 2025
  • Register here

Cavalier Swim Camps (UVA Swimming)

Join UVA’s championship swim coaches for top-tier aquatic training. Overnight and commuter sessions available for swimmers ages 8+.

  • Ages: 8+
  • Dates: June–July
  • Cost: ~$800 overnight
  • Location: UVA Aquatic & Fitness Center
  • Registration Opened: January 6, 2025
  • Register here

ACAC Summer Camp

Full-day fun including swimming, sports, crafts, and weekly themes. Extended hours and lunch included at ACAC Adventure Central.

  • Ages: Rising K–9th grade
  • Dates: Weekly June 9 – August
  • Cost: $390/week (members), $462/week (non-members)
  • Location: ACAC Adventure Central
  • Registration Opened: January 2, 2025
  • Register here

Piedmont YMCA “eXploration” Camp

Ages 5–9 enjoy themed weeks with games, STEM, and swim days. Camps run June–August at Brooks YMCA and Burley Middle.

  • Ages: 5–9
  • Dates: Weekly June 9 – August 8
  • Cost: $225–$275/week
  • Locations: Brooks YMCA & Burley Middle School
  • Registration Opened: January 19, 2025
  • Register here

? STEM & Academic Camps

iD Tech Camps at UVA

Learn coding, robotics, and game design in this nationally recognized STEM camp. Day and overnight sessions held at UVA.

  • Ages: 7–17
  • Dates: June–August
  • Cost: ~$1,000–$1,600
  • Location: UVA Grounds
  • Registration Opened: January 2025
  • Register here

Blue Ridge Boost STEM Camps

Hands-on math, coding, and chess enrichment for grades 1–12. Full-day or half-day options based on rising grade level.

  • Ages: 6–18
  • Dates: Weekly June–August
  • Cost: ~$250–$500/week
  • Location: 2171 Ivy Rd
  • Registration Opened: January 10, 2025
  • Register here

STEAM Discovery Academy

Weekly science and art camps focused on exploration and creativity. Sessions hosted at Charlottesville Catholic School and Albemarle Square.

  • Ages: Rising K–8
  • Dates: June–August
  • Cost: $320–$465/week
  • Locations: Charlottesville Catholic School, Albemarle Square
  • Registration Opened: January 1, 2025
  • Register here

? Arts & Performing Arts Camps

Charlottesville Ballet Academy

Dance-themed camps for ages 3–12 with ballet, games, and crafts. New weekly themes each session at CBA’s studio.

  • Ages: 3–12
  • Dates: June–August
  • Cost: ~$175–$225/week
  • Location: 1885 Seminole Trail
  • Registration Opened: January 2, 2025
  • Register here

DMR Adventures

Act, sing, and dance your way through musical theatre camps and productions. Performance and technical tracks available for ages 5–18.

  • Ages: 5–18
  • Dates: June–August
  • Cost: ~$300–$600+
  • Location: 221 Carlton Rd
  • Registration Opened: January 6, 2025
  • Register here

Light House Studio Summer Film Academy

Make short films, music videos, and stop-motion animations with pro mentors. Weeklong camps grouped by grade level.

  • Ages: Rising 3rd – 12th grade
  • Dates: June 2 – August 15
  • Cost: ~$425–$800
  • Location: Vinegar Hill Theatre
  • Registration Opened: January 2025
  • Register here

The Front Porch Music Camps

Littles explore rhythm and melody, while teens form rock bands. All skill levels welcome; instruments provided.

  • Ages: 4–7, 13–18
  • Dates: June–August
  • Cost: ~$200–$300
  • Location: 221 E. Water St
  • Registration Opened: January 2025
  • Register here

Scrappy Elephant “Camp Create”

Hands-on visual art camps for ages 6–18 using recycled and traditional materials. Weekly sessions include sewing, sculpture, and more.

  • Ages: 6–18
  • Dates: June–August
  • Cost: ~$300/week
  • Location: 932 Preston Ave
  • Registration Opened: January 2025
  • Register here

? Outdoor Adventure Camps

Triple C Camp

Outdoor day camp with swimming, climbing, horseback riding, and weekly overnights. Transportation available from Charlottesville.

  • Ages: Rising K–11
  • Dates: June 2 – August 15
  • Cost: $470/week
  • Location: 920 Camp Rd
  • Registration Opened: January 15, 2025
  • Register here

Wildrock Nature Camp

Play-based nature exploration for ages 6–14 in Crozet. Includes creek walks, crafts, hikes, and unplugged outdoor time.

  • Ages: 6–14
  • Dates: June 9 – August 8
  • Cost: $365/week
  • Location: Crozet, VA
  • Registration Opened: January 8, 2025
  • Register here

Virginia Outside Adventure & Fishing Camps

Kids fish, kayak, hike, and rock climb at scenic local spots. Daily drop-off in Charlottesville with off-site adventures.

  • Ages: 6–14
  • Dates: May–August
  • Cost: $525–$595/week
  • Location: Varies
  • Registration Opened: January 2025
  • Register here

Field Camp + Camp Poplar

Classic nature-based day camp plus a new overnight program. Held on private rural properties in Ivy and Free Union.

  • Ages: 6–15
  • Dates: June–August
  • Cost: ~$300/week
  • Locations: Ivy & Free Union
  • Registration Opened: January 2025
  • Register here

?️ Overnight & Specialty Camps

Camp Friendship

Traditional overnight camp with dozens of activities and cabin living. Equestrian and extended stay options available.

  • Ages: 7–16
  • Dates: June 15 – August 23
  • Cost: $1,875/week
  • Location: Palmyra, VA
  • Registration Opened: October 1, 2024
  • Register here

Camp Holiday Trails

Overnight camp in Charlottesville for kids with medical needs and their siblings. Accessible activities in a supportive setting.

  • Ages: 7–17
  • Dates: June–July
  • Cost: $100 registration fee
  • Location: 400 Holiday Trails Ln
  • Registration Opened: January 3, 2025
  • Register here

4-H Camp at Holiday Lake

Four-day overnight camp for ages 9–13 with canoeing, crafts, and campfire fun. Hosted by local 4-H in Appomattox.

  • Ages: 9–13
  • Dates: June 30 – July 3
  • Location: Holiday Lake 4-H Center
  • Registration Opened: February 2025
  • Register here