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Summer Camps
JOIN US FOR SOME SUMMER FUN!
Camp registration opening dates:
- City Residents – February 2at 10 am
- Non-city Residents – February 17 at 10 am
Summer Day Camp Information
Our summer camp program includes weekly trips to the pool and a field trip to an exciting destination. A nutritious breakfast and lunch are provided through the USDA Summer Food Service Program. The registration deadline is 7 days before the start of a new week.
- June 15 through July 24, 2026
- No camp June 16, June 18, June 19, and July 3
- 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Weekly fee of $95.00 residents and $160.00 for non-residents. Financial assistance is available through our Scholarship Program.
Ultimate Adventure Camp Information
Are you looking for a great way to end your summer? Ultimate Adventure Camp will give your camper the opportunity to enjoy their last few days of summer as we jam-pack the week with field trips! Campers can participate in many different activities as they “ad-venture” out into the Charlottesville community and beyond. The schedule and parent packet will be emailed to all participants in mid-July. The camp fee includes field trip admission, field trip transportation. This camp does not provide transportation for campers to and from camp.
- July 27 through July 31, 2026
- 8:00am – 5:00pm
- Weekly themes chosen by Site Directors.
- Weekly fee of $125.00 residents and $210.00 for non-residents. Financial assistance is available through our Scholarship Program.
- Drop-off and pick-up points:
- Ages 6-9 – Carver Recreation Center
- Ages 10-12 – Key Recreation Center
Transportation
Transportation to and from general summer camp sites will be available through Charlottesville Pupil Transportation. Transportation to and from Ultimate Adventure Camp is not provided.
Scholarships
City residents in need of financial assistance may apply for our scholarship program by mail or online. Scholarship applications must be submitted and approved prior to registration. Scholarship processing takes 7-10 business days.
Inclusion Program
Our inclusion program provides extra support to campers with disabilities. Campers should have the ability to function with occasional assistance as a member of a group of 10 or more campers. We are not able to provide one-to-one assistance. With your registration, please indicate if you will need accommodations when prompted. A three-week notice is requested in order for the Department to make reasonable accommodations based on individuals needs for successful inclusion.
Ages 6-9 (Must be 6 years old on or before 9/30/26) (Rising 1st through 4th Graders)
Location: TBD
Create memories that will last a lifetime at Camp Shenandoah! Campers will enjoy the benefits of outdoor activities, sports, nature discoveries, interactive games, enrichment activities for learning and building new skills, and participate in hands-on arts and crafts projects. Each week will feature a new theme and creative projects designed to keep campers engaged and having fun this summer while making new friends! This camp is for rising first through fourth graders.
Ages 10-12 (Rising 5th through 7th Graders)
Location: TBD
Create memories that will last a lifetime at Camp Blue Ridge! Campers will enjoy the benefits of outdoor activities, sports, nature discoveries, interactive games, enrichment activities for learning and building new skills, and participate in hands-on arts and crafts projects. Each week will feature a new theme and creative projects designed to keep campers engaged and having fun this summer while making new friends!
Ages 6-12 (Rising 1st through 7th Graders)
Are you looking for a great way to end your summer? Ultimate Adventure Camp will give your camper the opportunity to enjoy their last few days of summer as we jam-pack the week with field trips! Campers can participate in many different activities as they “ad-venture” out into the Charlottesville community and beyond. The schedule and parent packet will be emailed to all participants in mid-July. The camp fee includes field trip admission, field trip transportation. This camp does not provide transportation for campers to and from camp.
ePact Network - Emergency Contact Software
Learn more about the ePact Network by visiting the ePACT page.
Inclusion
Please contact Adaptive Recreation for more information about camp inclusion for persons with disabilities.
- How will I stay informed?
- How do I contact staff?
- Are meals provided?
- Is transportation provided?
- What is the daily schedule?
- What are the weekly themes?
- Are there field trips at camp?
- What if my child takes medication?
Emails will be sent to the address that is listed on the primary member’s account in WebTrac. On the Friday before each new week you will receive important information regarding schedules, special announcements, etc. If you are not receiving emails, please check your spam folder or verify your account information through WebTrac.
Most parent questions and concerns are best handled by the Site Director at the location where your child attends camp. You will receive their contact information (email address and phone number) in your “welcome email” prior to the first day of camp. In the event the Site Director is not available, please contact Program Management. Please use the following directory as a guide for contacting Charlottesville Parks & Recreation staff:
A nutritious breakfast and lunch will be provided for each camper through the USDA Summer Food Service Program at no additional charge. If for any reason your child is unable to eat the meal provided by the program, it will be necessary for you to provide your child with lunch. You may also choose to pack your own lunch. Campers must arrive by 9:15 AM to be included in the lunch count.
Transportation to and from general summer camp sites will be available through Charlottesville Pupil Transportation. Transportation to and from Ultimate Adventure Camp is not provided.
Camp will run from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. The hours between 8:00 - 9:00 am and 4:00 - 5:00 pm are designated pick up and drop off periods. These times include unstructured playtime. Campers will have breakfast at 9:00 am and then start scheduled activities for the day.
Daily Schedule
- 8:00 AM - Drop off starts & free play
- 9:00 AM - Breakfast and review the daily schedule and rules & expectations
- 9:30 AM - Morning programs
- 12:00 PM - Lunch
- 1:00 PM - Afternoon programs
- 4:30 PM - Pick up starts & free play
- 5:00 PM - Pick up ends & camp closes
These are decided by the site directors and will be available soon.
We are excited to have field trips back this year! Each summer camp location will have at least one (1) field trip per week along with weekly pool trips. The field trip locations and daily schedules will be sent to parent/guardians closer to the start of summer camp.
In addition to submitting medication information through ePACT, you must complete and sign a Medication Authorization Form before a campsite can accept any medication.
- Authorization is valid for 5 days without a physician’s signature.
- Pain relief medication and/or medication needed longer than 5 days will require a physician’s signature.
- Any changes to the dosage will require a new Medical Authorization Form.