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Virginia Beach's summer camp scene perfectly reflects its coastal character, with an incredible variety of water-based adventures that you won't find anywhere else. Kids can dive into marine science at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science camps, where they'll explore the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem hands-on, or catch their first wave at one of the city's renowned surf camps like WRV Surf Camp or Jason Borte Surf School. Beyond the beach, the Military Aviation Museum offers unique STEM-focused camps where kids can explore aviation history and engineering through interactive experiences.
What's particularly appealing about Virginia Beach camps is their accessibility - with most sessions running under $200, and many offering both half-day and full-day options to fit different family schedules. Whether your child is a budding marine biologist, an aspiring surfer, or a future engineer, there's a camp here that will turn their summer into an unforgettable adventure.
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The average summer camp costs $179. We found that 47 camps cost under $200, 14 camps are between $201-$400, and 11 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Sports, Variety, STEM. Sports camps make up 33% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 7 and 13 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 10 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 15 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 32 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 13 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 172 sessions, Full-Day camps have 60 sessions, Half-Day camps have 85 sessions.
Yes! 14 camps (8% of all camps) offer special needs accommodations.
The most popular months for camps are July, June, August. The average camp session runs for 15 days.