This program is a tour of STEM education, where children get a taste of everything from robotics and coding to chemistry and gaming. They'll get to create their own animations, program Lego robots, experiment with chemical reactions, and even design worlds in Minecraft! Our focus is to help spark a genuine interest in STEM and have your child explore the field more as they grow.
Camper to Staff Ratio 1:12

A welcome email for camp will be sent during the week prior. For general questions and inquiries please contact [email protected].

Native Animal Explorers: Fish & Explore transports campers off-site to hike trails, wade in streams and walk pond and lake shores to find native wildlife. Campers observe, catch, photograph and release frogs, toads, tadpoles, salamanders, lizards, turtles, crayfish, minnows and other small critters. Wear sneakers and bring lunch, snack, river shoes, change of clothes and towel. This is a travel camp that meets at site listed. All camp participants go off site daily. Camper to Staff Ratio 1:6

Paddle and Explore: Fish & Explore takes campers off-site to learn kayaking skills while getting up close to native wildlife along waterways, ponds and lakes. Beach stops allow campers to wade and observe, catch, photograph and release frogs, toads, tadpoles, salamanders, lizards, turtles and other small critters. Life jackets are provided and required while kayaking. Bring lunch, snack, water bottle, change of clothes, sneakers or river shoes and towel. This is a travel camp that meets at site listed. All camp participants go off site daily. Camper to Staff Ratio 1:6

Big Fish: Fish & Explore takes campers off site to teach fishing basics and more intensive fishing techniques, including targeting specific fish species, reading the water and navigation safety. All gear including tackle, rods, reels and life jackets supplied. Bring lunch, snack, water bottle, change of clothes, sneakers or river shoes and towel. This is a travel camp that meets at site listed. All camp participants go off site daily.
Camper to Staff Ratio 1:6

Young Anglers: Fish & Explore takes campers to lakes, rivers and the Chesapeake Bay to catch fish, learn water safety and nature awareness, fresh and saltwater fishing basics (casting, rigging, knot tying, selecting tackle and lures and identifying fish). Campers wear life jackets when in the water or on a boat. All gear including bait, tackle, rods, reels, and life jackets is supplied. Bring lunch, snack, water bottle, change of clothes, sneakers or river shoes and towel. This is a travel camp that meets at site listed. All camp participants go off site daily.


Camper to Staff Ratio 1:4

"Formerly operated by Virginia Outside, the Adventure Fishing Camp is a week-long day camp for young anglers, providing a comprehensive fishing experience. Campers learn fishing equipment intricacies, fish behavior, and responsible angling. The focus is fostering outdoor appreciation, equipping campers for lifelong fishing. They fish in scenic locations like ponds, rivers, lakes, and the Chesapeake Bay." This is a travel camp that meets at site listed. All camp participants go off site daily. Camper to Staff Ratio 2:13

A welcome email for camp will be sent during the week prior. For general questions and inquiries please contact [email protected]

Formerly operated by Virginia Outside, the Mountain Biking Camp delivers an exciting week for young riders mastering the art of mountain biking. Comprehensive instruction covers foundational skills, intermediate challenges, and more—steering, shifting, hill climbing, descending, obstacle negotiation, trail etiquette, bike maintenance, and safety. Daily sessions allow for skill-building, breaks for lunch and activities, and afternoon trail exploration. This is a travel camp that meets at site listed. All camp participants go off site daily. Camper to Staff Ratio 2:13

*This is a travel camp that meets at Gunston Middle School and goes off site. A welcome email for camp will be sent during the week prior. For general questions and inquiries please contact [email protected]

Formerly Operated by Virginia Outside, the Young Adventures Camp is a dynamic week-long outdoor experience tailored for kids with a passion for exploring nature and the wild. Each day offers a different adventure, including fishing, orienteering, hiking, creek exploration, and climbing. Campers will be transported to various scenic spots, equipped with all necessary gear, and embark on a journey of self-discovery and skill development. This is a travel camp that meets at site listed. All camp participants go off site daily. Camper to Staff Ratio 2:13

A welcome email for camp will be sent during the week prior. For general questions and inquiries please contact [email protected]

Chopped!: Chopped! is a favorite at Tiny Chefs! This camp combines recipes for every meal of the day, with the challenge of secret ingredients. Campers start with recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but just when they’re comfortable, here come the secret ingredients! They will have to adapt or get “Chopped!”

Diners, Drive Thrus and Delights (DDD): Aprons on! Hands washed! We are ready to cook! In this cooking camp for Tiny & Teen Chefs, students will join our culinary instructor and learn how to make different Diner and Drive Thru Delights, completely from scratch! Skip the drive through line or delivery fees and learn how to make your very own temptations! From Panko Chicken Bites to a Burger and Shake your Tiny or Teen Chef will learn how to make everyone’s favorite Diner and Drive Thru Delights! By the end of this camp your Tiny or Teen Chef will feel a sense of confidence in the kitchen with their certificate of completion and be open to trying a variety of new flavors!

Kids Cook-Off!: Kid cooks, bakers and chefs have joined the ranks of elimination style cooking contests and here at Tiny Chefs we are getting in on the action! In this exciting session, campers will be separated into rotating teams and each team will create recipes that are judged by the instructors in a blind taste test with preset criteria. Each day the teams will create 3 items; 2 recipes will be a head-to-head competitions making the same item. The 3rd item will be recipes that are similar but have slightly different ingredients—Farmers Market Pasta Salad vs Pesto Pasta Salad with Summer Veggies, for example. May the best team win!

Restaurant Creation: If your Tiny Chef dreams of someday having their own restaurant, sign them up for this inventive summer camp! Each day the students will produce a different course (appetizer, soup, main dish or dessert) or an item from a certain cuisine and build a restaurant around it. Over the course (no pun intended) of the session they will also be working on a final idea for their own restaurant, expanding on the types of foods their particular restaurant would serve based on the experiences they have had in class. Students will be introduced to a variety of cuisines, cooking skills and presentations throughout the week.

Chopped!: Chopped! is a favorite at Tiny Chefs! This camp combines recipes for every meal of the day, with the challenge of secret ingredients. Campers start with recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but just when they’re comfortable, here come the secret ingredients! They will have to adapt or get “Chopped!”

Diners, Drive Thrus and Delights (DDD): Aprons on! Hands washed! We are ready to cook! In this cooking camp for Tiny & Teen Chefs, students will join our culinary instructor and learn how to make different Diner and Drive Thru Delights, completely from scratch! Skip the drive through line or delivery fees and learn how to make your very own temptations! From Panko Chicken Bites to a Burger and Shake your Tiny or Teen Chef will learn how to make everyone’s favorite Diner and Drive Thru Delights! By the end of this camp your Tiny or Teen Chef will feel a sense of confidence in the kitchen with their certificate of completion and be open to trying a variety of new flavors!

Kids Cook-Off!: Kid cooks, bakers and chefs have joined the ranks of elimination style cooking contests and here at Tiny Chefs we are getting in on the action! In this exciting session, campers will be separated into rotating teams and each team will create recipes that are judged by the instructors in a blind taste test with preset criteria. Each day the teams will create 3 items; 2 recipes will be a head-to-head competitions making the same item. The 3rd item will be recipes that are similar but have slightly different ingredients—Farmers Market Pasta Salad vs Pesto Pasta Salad with Summer Veggies, for example. May the best team win!

Restaurant Creation: If your Tiny Chef dreams of someday having their own restaurant, sign them up for this inventive summer camp! Each day the students will produce a different course (appetizer, soup, main dish or dessert) or an item from a certain cuisine and build a restaurant around it. Over the course (no pun intended) of the session they will also be working on a final idea for their own restaurant, expanding on the types of foods their particular restaurant would serve based on the experiences they have had in class. Students will be introduced to a variety of cuisines, cooking skills and presentations throughout the week.

Our volleyball program is an ideal introduction to this rapidly growing sport. Emphasizing fundamentals through play, each day includes engaging games and drills to enhance strength, confidence, and understanding of rotations and spatial awareness. Catering to beginners and experienced players alike, our goal is increased touches, visible improvement, and ongoing engagement. The program encourages players to enjoy competitive points while emphasizing fun and enjoyment. Camper to Staff Ratio 1:10

A welcome email for camp will be sent during the week prior. For general questions and inquiries please contact [email protected]

Our volleyball program is an ideal introduction to this rapidly growing sport. Emphasizing fundamentals through play, each day includes engaging games and drills to enhance strength, confidence, and understanding of rotations and spatial awareness. Catering to beginners and experienced players alike, our goal is increased touches, visible improvement, and ongoing engagement. The program encourages players to enjoy competitive points while emphasizing fun and enjoyment. Camper to Staff Ratio 1:10

A welcome email for camp will be sent during the week prior. For general questions and inquiries please contact [email protected]

ELEVATE YOUR GAME! Campers spend the week working on their game through quality coaching and healthy competition—while having fun and making new friends! This player development camp covers all areas of skills at every level: shooting, passing, dribbling, rebounding, defense and offensive development within a team setting. The ultimate YOU-vs-YOU. This sessions is co-ed, spaces are limited to maintain quality of instruction.

Camp details will be provided via email the Friday prior to the camp session. For general questions and inquiries please contact [email protected].

Do more than just play soccer! Campers will make friends, learn about teamwork and have positive, memorable experiences while learning about the game of soccer. Drills, skills, moves and scrimmages are just a small portion of this camp; soccer will be used as a medium to achieve happiness, enjoyment and self-confidence! Campers will be primarily outdoors weather pending and should come prepared for outdoor and indoor activities. Program details will be provided via email prior to the camp session. For general questions and inquiries please contact [email protected] Staff to camper ratio: 1:10

Camp Calendar and Program schedule will be provided via email the Friday prior to the camp session. For general questions and inquiries please contact: [email protected]

We teach two great Olympic sports at one fun camp. Split your time between Archery, Fencing and traditional camp fun and games including Ga-Ga-Ball. Learn Archery from our great USA Archery coaches. Our experienced fencing coaches will teach core foundational skills and, then end the week with a team tournament.

The welcome email will be sent one week before the start of camp. Please contact us at [email protected] if you have additional questions.

Children will get a "kick" out of this NEW! fun packed camp designed to "ignite a passion for sports". Creative games, competitions and challenging skill building activities will captivate and enlighten children as they work on improving their kicking, running, jumping, and throwing skills with a program of the world's best fun soccer games and "Wacky" sports. Activities will be modified to satisfy the needs and abilities of all campers

Camp Calendar and Program schedule will be provided via email the Friday prior to the camp session. For general questions and inquiries please contact [email protected].

"The Spartans Plus program is by far the most comprehensive and immersive tennis program for young kids. Through a variety of hand-eye coordination activities and targeted ball control and footwork exercises, each young player accelerates his/her tennis learning curve.
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Camp Calendar and Program schedule will be provided via email the Saturday prior to the camp session. For general questions and inquiries please contact [email protected]

"For our players just beginning, our gentle methodology combines proper technique with low-stress exercises and games to create confidence, muscle memory, and a level of comfort with the basics.
For those with strong technical foundations and competitions under their belt, we will help refine their strategic comprehension and develop their tennis IQ through live ball and interactive training.
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Camp Calendar and Program schedule will be provided via email the Saturday prior to the camp session. For general questions and inquiries please contact [email protected]

Do more than just play soccer! Campers will make friends, learn about teamwork and have positive, memorable experiences while learning about the game of soccer. Drills, skills, moves and scrimmages are just a small portion of this camp; soccer will be used as a medium to achieve happiness, enjoyment and self-confidence! Campers will be primarily outdoors weather pending and should come prepared for outdoor and indoor activities. Program details will be provided via email prior to the camp session. For general questions and inquiries please contact [email protected] Staff to camper ratio: 1:10

Camp Calendar and Program schedule will be provided via email the Friday prior to the camp session. For general questions and inquiries please contact: [email protected]

Players will be grouped by age and/or ability. Through fun skill-building activities, beginners (Tennis 1) and advanced beginners (Tennis 2) practice the fundamental strokes emphasizing forehand, backhand, volley, and serve and develop the ability to rally. Make it a full day with Spark Business Academy or Abrakadoodle PM camps!

Camp details will be provided in our Welcome Email on the Friday prior to camp. For general questions and inquiries please contact [email protected]

"For our players just beginning, our gentle methodology combines proper technique with low-stress exercises and games to create confidence, muscle memory, and a level of comfort with the basics.
For those with strong technical foundations and competitions under their belt, we will help refine their strategic comprehension and develop their tennis IQ through live ball and interactive training."

Camp Calendar and Program schedule will be provided via email the Saturday prior to the camp session. For general questions and inquiries please contact [email protected]

This unique camp focuses on games! Campers will be put on teams and then will practice and play against the other teams. Campers will play multiple games each day and camp will culminate with Championship Friday .

Camp schedule and what to bring will be sent via a pre-camp email the Friday prior to camp session. For general questions and inquiries please contact [email protected].

Join us for this unique financial literacy and business camp with various daily themes: personal finance, investments, entrepreneurship, leadership and innovation. This multidisciplinary program empowers campers with essential 21st century skills and the ability to make sound financial decisions.

We will send a welcome email with camp details the Friday before camp begins. For general questions and inquiries please [email protected]

How do detectives and investigators use science to solve a mystery? We will spend this camp understanding forensic science and learning the tricks of the spy trade. We'll investigate fingerprints, spying techniques (surveillance), secret codes, invisible ink, evidence under a black light, and other sneaky science! Materials are included in the price of the camp. Camper to Staff Ratio 1:12

A welcome email for camp will be sent during the week prior. For general questions and inquiries please contact [email protected]

Play and learn chess with Magnus Academy! We've taught 100,000+ children of all levels from absolute beginners to national champions! Chess lessons and practice games will be done throughout the day, along with breaks for fresh air. All campers receive a t-shirt and chess set. All equipment provided.

Camp Calendar and Program schedule will be provided via email the Friday prior to the camp session. For general questions and inquiries please contact [email protected].

Earn, save, spend, donate! Let's learn about money! This innovative program provides a solid foundation on financial literacy for kids in a fun setting. Games and hands-on activities help campers internalize key concepts (like money, budgeting and saving) in an engaging and supportive environment fostering teamwork. Campers use their arts & crafts skills to make their own piggy banks!

We will send a welcome email with camp details the Friday before camp begins. For general questions and inquiries please [email protected]

Campers enhance their writing skills and learn to work as a team in a creative setting. Campers collaborate in brainstorming sessions to select an original story idea, complete individual writing assignments to flesh out their story, and provide feedback and advice to their peers, promoting social and emotional learning (SEL). Campers aim to finish their own stories by the end of the program, fostering creativity and stronger social skills in the process.

We will send a welcome email with camp details the Friday before camp begins. For general questions and inquiries please [email protected]

Celebrate all kinds of pottery while you learn the foundations of hand built pottery with pinch pots, coil pots and slabs using stoneware clay. We’ll also paint some ready made bisquware just like in a “Paint Your Own Pottery” studio! We will keep your imagination busy from start to finish with modeling clay creations, drawing and games. *Pottery must be fired in kiln and will be returned to the camp two weeks after camp ends. *This class teaches hand building, pottery wheels will not be used.

Camp Calendar and Program schedule will be provided via email the Friday prior to the camp session. For general questions and inquiries please contact [email protected].

Join us for a week of creative fun while we explore different fine art mediums! Each day we will focus on a new fine art medium: pottery, painting, printmaking, sculpture and mixed media. Learn how real artists create their portfolios with this diverse array of mediums and find your new favorite form of art!

Camp Calendar and Program schedule will be provided via email the Friday prior to the camp session. For general questions and inquiries please contact [email protected].