2017 Summer Camp Guide
Day Camps | Overnight Camps | Art & Music Camps | Academic Camps
Sport Camps | Special Need Camps
Day Camps
Camp Bethel
Fincastle, VA
Ages 4-18 • (540) 992-2940
Join us for the best summer ever! Camp Bethel is an ACA-accredited, Christian summer camp offering day camps and single-evening family adventures. Adventure Camps and Trips include backpacking, canoeing, caving, equestrian, horseback, kayaking, mountain biking, river tubing, rock climbing & whitewater rafting.
Bricks 4 Kidz
Roanoke, VA
All Ages • (540) 380-2485
bricks4kidz.com/virginia-roanoke-salem
Bricks 4 Kidz offers a wide array of week-long day camps for all ages and interests. Each camp includes a custom mini-figure as well as themed builds, classes and creativity.
Childcare Network Summer Camps
Roanoke, VA
Ages 0-12 • (540) 989-3459
childcarenetwork.com/virginia-roanoke-va-65
Childcare Network’s Adventure Summer Camp Program is designed to provide a fun and exciting environment for your child, while continuing to help them explore and discover the world around them. While at our kid’s day camp your child will have the opportunity to participate in different weekly themes with engaging activities, educational field trips and projects with their friends.
Country Bear Day Care Summer Camps
Roanoke, VA
Ages 0-12 • (540) 774-2547
Camp Eagle
Fincastle, VA
Ages 5-18 • (540) 473-3117
A short drive away from Roanoke, Camp Eagle has been ministering to folks of all ages for more than 30 years through summer camps, retreats, and specialized group events. We desire to use the elements of Christian camping to provide fun and fulfillment for the present, hope for the future, and develop strong, impactful leaders who will turn the world upside down.
HoneyTree Early Learning Centers Summer Camp
Roanoke, VA
Ages 5-12 • (540) 344-4543
The Hive Summer Camp at HoneyTree is for school students who have completed kindergarten through age 12. A private swim club, plus special interest groups, arts and science projects, field trips, and more keep The Hive buzzing with activities each weekday. Local HoneyTree Centers serve as base camps, providing van and bus transportation to and from off-site activities.
With over 35 years of service to Roanoke Valley families, HoneyTree provides a quality program in a safe, supportive environment. Treat your youngster to one active summer — and yourself to peace of mind — at The Hive.
Girl Scouts of America
Roanoke, VA
Ages 5-18 • (800) 542-5905
You don’t have to be in a Girl Scout troop to enjoy the fun, friendship and power of girls together at Girl Scout camp! Activities include arts, games, nature study, outdoor skills, overnight camp-outs and lots more. Some camps offer swimming, boating and/or high-
adventure activities for teen girls. Summer Camp Leadership Training is also offered for girls currently in the 6th grade and above who wish to learn more about becoming a camp staff member.
North Star Childcare Summer Camps
Roanoke, VA
Ages 5-12 • (540) 366-3629
Roanoke Catholic School Summer Camps
Roanoke, VA
Ages 5-18 • (540) 982-3532
Roanoke City Summer Camps
Roanoke, VA
Ages 5-13 • (540) 510-4056
Roanoke County Camps
Roanoke, VA
All Ages • (540) 387-6078
YMCA (Kirk Family)
Roanoke, VA
All Ages • (540) 342 9622
ymcaroanoke.org/kirk-family-ymca
YMCA (Salem)
Salem, VA
All Ages • (540) 387-9622
www.ymcaroanoke.org/salem-family-ymca
Overnight Camps
4-H Camp Southwest VA
Southwest VA area
Ages 9-18 • (540) 721-2759
Camp Alta Mons
Shawsville, VA
Ages 4-18 • 540-268-2409
http://www.altamons.org/camps.html
Alta Mons is a summer camp and retreat center owned by the Roanoke District of the United Methodist Church and located in Shawsville, VA. We are open year round, providing space for others to experience God through our outdoor ministry. We have summer camp and other programs throughout the year for children of all ages, as well as facilities available to rent for family reunions, retreats, or small group meetings. Alta Mons has several challenge courses and a pool available to rent as well. We are a place for people of all ages, nationalities, and backgrounds to come for a retreat with God.
Camp Bethel
Fincastle, VA
Ages 4-18 • (540) 992-2940
Join us for the best summer ever! Camp Bethel is an ACA-accredited, Christian summer camp offering overnight resident camps, for ages 4-18. Adventure Camps and Trips include backpacking, mountains-to-beach-to-bay trip, canoeing, caving, horseback, kayaking, mountain biking, river tubing, rock climbing & whitewater rafting.
Camp Blue Ridge
Montebello, VA
Ages 7-17 • (540) 466-1583
Camp Blue Ridge operates a non-profit Christian camp for the benefit of children, youth and families in a natural environment. Camp Blue Ridge offers activites such as horseback riding, canoeing, archery and rock climbing.
Camp Carysbrook
Riner, VA
Ages 6-16• (540) 382-1670
Camp Eagle
Fincastle, VA
Ages 5-18 • (540) 473-3117
A short drive away from Roanoke, Camp Eagle has been ministering to folks of all ages for more than 30 years through summer camps, retreats, and specialized group events. We desire to use the elements of Christian camping to provide fun and fulfillment for the present, hope for the future, and develop strong, impactful leaders who will turn the world upside down.
Global Youth Village
Bedford, VA
Ages 13-18 • (540) 871-0882
There is always something exciting to do at GYV. We provide a variety of activities for students – you can enjoy everything from
your favorite sports, to new dances, to learning how to be a journalist and getting published in the GYV Press!
Camp Strawderman
Edinburg, VA
Girls 6-17 • (540) 984-4738
Camp Strawderman is about riding horseback, swimming in fresh water streams and hiking on mountain trails. It’s about belly laughs and Indian stories, sitting by roaring campfires and igniting lifelong friendships. It’s about cuddling with four-legged friends, climbing mountains, and singing at the top of your lungs. It’s about being who you are and liking who that is. Camp Strawderman is a place you look forward to going every summer and once you visit, your heart never leaves.
Camp Tall Timbers
High View, WV
Ages 7-16 • (304) 856-3722
Camp Twin Creeks
Marlinton, WV
Ages 7-16 • (914) 345-0707
Camp Tuk-A-Way
Blacksburg, VA
Ages 8-18 • (540) 961-4100
camptukaway.com
Special Need Camps
Camp Easter Seals UCP
Salem, VA
Ages 7-22 • (540) 777-5750
campeastersealsucp.com
Camp Virginia Jaycee
Blue Ridge, VA
All Ages • (540) 947-2972
campvajc.org
A summer camp located in Blue Ridge, VA offering overnight camp, family camp and day camp
for children, youth and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or developmental disabilities.
Activities planned at Camp Virginia Jaycee include: arts and crafts, music, boating, fishing, sports, games and Jr Lifeguard training. The evening will be filled with hayrides, dances, carnivals and talent shows – lots of safe fun!
Sport Camps
Brenda Schultz Tennis Camp
Ferrum, Virginia
All Ages • (276) 930-1916
This is the only camp to offer world class tennis instruction balanced with traditional camp activites such as canoeing, tubing, hiking, swimming, campfires, and more.
Advantage Ranch
Blacksburg, VA
Ages 4-18 • (540) 230-5698
advantageranch.com/ ydaycamps.php
Chatham Hall Riding Camp
Chatham, VA
Girls 10-16 • (434) 432-5605
chathamhall.org
Divine Dance Center
Roanoke, VA
Ages 3+ • (540) 774-0296
divinedancecenter.com
Lancerlot Summer Camps
Vinton, VA
Ages 5-12 • (540) 981-0205
lancerlotsportscomplex.com/lancerlot-sports-camp
Little Leapers
Blacksburg, VA
Ages 3-9 • (540) 200-8573
thelittleleapers.com
Roanoke College Soccer Camp
Salem, VA
Ages 4-18 • (540) 375-4955
roanokesoccerschool.com
Our youth camps offer players from a wide range of ages and abilities an opportunity to develop at Roanoke College. Sessions at the camps are created age specific to provide knowledge and enthusiasm for the game in a fun and challenging training environment. These camps will feature the staffs and players from the highly successful Roanoke College men’s and women’s soccer programs as well as top youth and college coaches.
Nike Collegiate Soccer Experience At Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
Boys 10-18 • 1-800-NIKE-CAMP
Roanoke Star Soccer
Roanoke, VA
Ages 5-18 • (540) 345-7820
roanokestar.com
Soccer Shots
Southwest, VA
Ages 3-8 • (540) 580-1861
swvirginia.ssreg.org
Star City Soccer Academy
Roanoke, VA
Ages 7-10 • (540) 580-1861
starcitysoccercenter.com
River Rock Climbing
Roanoke, VA
Ages 5-18 • (540) 685-2360
riverrockclimbing.com
Looking for something completely different? We have just the thing at the River Rock! Indoor rock climbing promotes confidence, coordination and balance, muscle development, teamwork, and problem solving skills. The social and athletic skills acquired through climbing will last a lifetime. We have camps for all age ranges that will keep your kids moving and having fun. Our walls are professionally engineered and certified by the Climbing Wall Association. All our equipment meets or exceeds industry standards. Our River Rock Staff has been carefully selected, extensively trained, loves working with youth, and are certified in first aid and CPR. It is our privilege to work with your children.
Valley AFC
Ages 3-18 • (540) 774-7272
valleyafc.org
Music & Art Camps
Melody Makers
Roanoke, VA
Ages 0-5 • (540) 989-9177
melodymakersroanoke.com
Taubman Art Museum
Roanoke, VA
Ages 5-14 • (540) 204-4110
Join the Taubman Museum of Art for a summer of creative learning!
Stage & Strings Camp
Abingdon, VA
Ages 9-13 • (276) 676-6180
swva4hcenter.org
Stage & Strings Camp is a one-week summer residential theatre and music camp designed to offer youth a place to explore their creativity and hone their skills through the experiential learning. Stage & Strings Camp blends together both theatre and music with traditional camp classes like low ropes and archery, as well as, traditional camp activities like campfires, swimming, gau gau, and dances! We are currently accepting applicants from all over the country, with all levels of theatre and/or music experience.
Roanoke Children’s Theatre Summer Classes
Roanoke, VA
Ages 5-18 • (540) 400-7795
roanokechildrenstheatre.org
RCT Theatre Academy seeks to show young people a world where imagination and creative expression thrive: The theatre! Our classes are perfect for serious, aspiring performers as for students who just want to have fun. Register early!
Academic Camps
Amazement Square WonderCamp
Lynchburg, VA
Ages 3-9 • (434) 845-1888
amazementsquare.com
Active Learning Camps
Charlottesville, VA
Ages 5-16 • (888) 652-4377
active learningcamps.com
Create & program a unique Video Game at our Active Learning Video Game Creation Camp. Using our custom curricula, children learn Minecraft, GameMaker, Kodu or Scratch as they create their very own video games that they can actually play!
Handsmith.org Camp
Roanoke, VA
Ages 10-14 • (804) 822-0247
handsmith.org/fun/
Massanutten Military Camp
Woodstock, VA
Ages 11-18 • (540) 459-2167
militaryschool.com
Massanutten Military Academy offers the safety of a structured learning environment, as well as the fun of a summer camp through a combination of classroom time and activities. This summer camp offers a unique opportunity for students to explore the many facets of STEM education including hands-on experiences. Upon completion of the STEM Summer Camp, students will receive a certification of completion.
Science Museum of Western Virginia Camp
Roanoke, VA
Ages 3-15 • (540) 342-5710
smwv.org/summer-camps
Discover, explore, and get your hands dirty this summer with a wide variety of fun science camps to choose from at the Science Museum of Western Virginia! These exciting programs occur at the museum where children will spend their days doing hands-on science under the supervision of experienced educators. Each camp runs from 9am to 4pm on each appointed day, and for an additional fee, before and after camp care is provided.
VA Space Flight Camp
Wallops Island, VA
Ages 11-15 • (757) 824-3800
vaspaceflightacademy.org
If it’s “brain-stretching” fun you seek this summer, and thrive on the science of space adventure, check out the Virginia Space Flight Academy’s Summer Camps. For middle school students, ages 11-15, it’s an opportunity to build and launch model rockets. You also build and program robots to perform specific tasks. Add some drone flying to the mix, and you have the formula for a fun week at summer camp.
