Charlottesville Summer Camp Guide 2025: Explore, Learn, Thrive!
Summer is just around the corner, and Charlottesville, Virginia, is brimming with amazing opportunities for kids and teens to learn, grow, and have fun. Whether your child is into sports, arts, academics, or outdoor adventures, there’s a camp that fits their interests. At BBBS of the Central Blue Ridge, we’ve handpicked the best local summer camps to make it easy for you to find the perfect match. Get ready for a summer full of discovery, excitement, and lasting memories!
🏞️ General Recreation Camps
Charlottesville Parks & Recreation Summer Camps
Dates: June 16 – July 25, 2025 (No camp on June 19 and July 4)
Times: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Ages: 6–12
Locations: Carver Recreation Center (ages 6–9), Walker Upper Elementary (ages 10–12)
Activities: Field trips, swimming, arts & crafts, and more
Cost: Varies; scholarships available
More Info: charlottesville.gov
Albemarle County Summer Recreation Camps
Dates: Varies
Times: Varies
Ages: 6–13 (must turn 6 by November 30, 2025)
Programs:
Summer Recreation Camp
All Sports Camp
Adventure Camps
Cost: Varies by program
More Info: https://www.albemarle.org/government/parks-recreation/programs/camps
🏀 Sports & Active Camps
Boar’s Head Resort Summer Camps
Dates: Various
Times: Varies by program
Ages: 4–18
Programs:
Summer Tennis Clinics
Golf Camps
Boar’s Head Sports Camp
Kids’ Club Camp
Outfitters Camp
Squash Camps
Cost: Varies by program
More Info: https://www.boarsheadresort.com/summer-camps-2025
Journey Church Free Summer Sports Camp
Dates: July 7–11, 2025
Times: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Ages: 4–12
Activities: Basketball, soccer, cheerleading, and Team 45 (activities for 4 and 5-year-olds)
Cost: Free
Registration: journeycva.churchcenter.com
All-Sports Camp – Journey Middle School
Dates: July 7–11, 2025
Times: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Ages: 6–13
Activities: Multi-sport experience including various sports and recreational activities
Cost: $185
SOCA Summer Soccer Camps
Dates: Weekly sessions from June 2 – August 8, 2025 (No camp June 30–July 4)
Times: Varies by session
Ages: 6-11
Cost: $445/week; $420 early-bird
More Info: https://www.socaspot.org/camps/summer-camps/
🎾 Tennis Camps
Piedmont Area Tennis Association
· Dates: June 16 – 19, 2025
Times: 9:30am-11:30am
Ages: 6-10
Cost: $20 per Junior for the week
More Info: https://www.patatennis.org/junior-programs
*Scholarships available.
🎨 Specialty & Academic Camps
ACAC Summer Camp
Full Day Camp
Dates: June 9 – August 12
Times: 7:30am – 6pm
Ages: Rising Kindergarten (must be 5 years old by 10/1/2025) through rising 9th graders
Activities: Themed weeks
Cost: Member $390; Non-Member $462
2025 Specialty Camps
Member $425 | Non-Member $500
Please note age restrictions
June 16-20 | Baking Camp (3rd – 6th grade)
June 23-27 | Mixed Media Art Camp (1st – 3rd grade)
July 7-11 | Mixed Media Art Camp (4th – 6th grade)
July 14-18 | Pokemon Camp
July 28-August 1 | Anna’s Cooking Camp (2nd – 6th grade)
Teen Camps
Dates: June 16 – August 8
Times: 7:30am – 6pm
Ages: Rising 7th – 9th graders
Activities: Themed weeks
Cost: Varies per week
More Info: https://acac.com/charlottesville/programs-events/youth/summer-camp/
Piedmont YMCA Camps
Dates: Summer 2025
Ages: 5–15
Programs:
Cville eXploration Camp
Cville Tween eXperience Camp
Cville Teen eXtreme Camp
Cville Teen CIT Camp
Greene eXploration Camp
Green Tween eXperience
Sports Camps
Cost: $225 members / $275 for non members. Other fees may apply. Financial assistance available.
More Info: piedmontymca.org
We hope this guide helps you discover the perfect summer camp experience in Charlottesville! While we've made every effort to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we encourage you to verify camp details directly with the organizers, as schedules and programs may change. If you notice any discrepancies or have updates to share, please reach out to us at info@blueridgebigs.org. Happy summer!
