Overnight camps give kids the full summer camp experience, with multi-day sessions that combine outdoor time, activities, and new friendships. Below is a roundup of overnight summer camps in Charlottesville, including each camp’s location, session dates, and a link to details or registration. Schedules can change as camps finalize their summer plans, so this list is updated as new sessions and information are announced.

Camp Friendship

573 Friendship Way Palmyra, VA 22963 | 434.589.8950

Camp Friendship is celebrating 60 years of Friendship! What’s special about Camp Friendship is that campers pick their own path in adventure, aquatics, arts, sports, and enjoy mastering skills or learning something new. Consider archery, water polo, off-broadway, sewing, and more, for all ages!

Traditional Camp

  • Co-ed | Ages 7-16 | 1-week sessions from June 14 – August 16

Equestrian Camp

  • Girls | Ages 9-16 | 1 or 2-week sessions from June 14 – August 16

Camp Strawderman

2494 Dellinger Acres Road, Edinburg, VA 22824| 617.763.8079

Camp Strawderman has been a trusted summer home for girls age 6-17 for nearly a century. They’re a camp that offers an unplugged, confidence building experience nestled in the Shenandoah Valley.

First Session

  • June 21 – July 5

Second Session

  • July 5 – July 19

Third Session

  • July 19 – August 2

Chatham Hall

800 Chatham Hall Circle, Chatham, VA 24531 | 434.432.2941

Chatham Hall offers a range of summer programs to spark curiosity, and create lasting memories in this girls only camp.

Join the summer overnight program of InnovatHERS in Science, designed to develop 21-st century skills and explore the big questions of science, technology, engineering, and math. Campers will have hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools, and students require an open mind and a passion for discovery.

  • June 14-19: Ages 11-14

Turtle Strong Overnight Camp is a high-energy, boarding camp for girls to enjoy a variety of sports, including basketball, field hockey, and more.

  • June 7 – June 20: Ages 9-14

The Living Earth School

Voted a favorite summer camp for over 10 years, Living Earth School summer camps provide children several camps throughout the summer to connect with nature in a safe and fun environment.

  • Nature Day Camps: Ages 7-13. Starting June 15 and running weekly with new themes in Free Union and Batesville, ends the week of August 3.
  • Overnight Nature Camps: Ages 9- 17. Starting June 14 and running weekly based at Montfair Resort Farm, ends the week of August 2.
  • Ancient Ways Advanced Overnight Camp: Ages 12-18. Starting July 5 – 10 at Montfair Resort Farm.
  • Summer Backpacking Trips: Ages 12 – 18. Two options including Blue Ridge Backpacking and LGBT+ Backpacking. Starting July 19 – July 24.