Grade 1 - 6 | Research has shown that being in nature has a positive impact on the mental and physical health of our children. We’ll spend time outdoors in our community, gaining confidence in being outside and exploring the wonders of nature. Learn the basics of outdoor recreation, the importance of environmental stewardship and gain hands-on knowledge of our local environment.
Age 3 - 6 | Discover the differences in animal body coverings, identify insects and learn how trees each have unique leaves. Campers will use their investigative skills (and some of our tools!) to explore the world around them. Camp includes outdoor activities, nature crafts and animal encounters.
Ropes Camp
Grades 7 - 9 | Challenge yourself this summer! Experience healthy risk taking by climbing as high as 50 feet, while on belay! This course provides fun opportunities to enhance communication skills. Work together to accomplish the tasks and act as safety systems for one another. Your confidence will shine through as you meet each challenge.
Kempsville | M-F | June 24 - 28 | 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. | $160 Full
British Soccer Camp
Grades 1 - 8 | Receive high-level soccer coaching from a team of international experts. Each day includes individual foot skills, technical drills, tactical practices, small-sided games, scrimmages, and a daily tournament. Equally important, the coaches provide your child with lessons in self-discipline, sportsmanship, and respect for others and the game. Campers receive a British soccer ball, camp shirt, and a personal-skills evaluation. Register online at www.challengersports.comPrincess Anne Recreation Center
M-F | June 17 -21 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | $163
M-F | June 17 -21 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | $239
Bayside Recreation Center
M-F | July 15 - 19 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | $163
M-F | July 15 - 19 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | $239
Great Neck Recreation Center
M-F | August 12 - 16 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | $163
M-F | August 12 - 16 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | $239
Surf Camp & More
Grades 5 - 8 | Experience surfing under the direction of American Red Cross certified P&R Surf Instructors at Little Island Park and Croatan Beach. Learn to paddle, catch waves, stand up, surf, and learn about shaping boards as well as safe surfing practices. Surf boards are provided. Afternoons will be filled with other water-related activities such as kayaking, fishing, water parks, and education by the Virginia Aquarium staff. Waves are not guaranteed and we do not surf when red flags are posted. A daily activity schedule and a listing of what to bring each day will be distributed at the prerequisite swim. Participants are required to complete a swimming prerequisite a week prior to the camp. Please call the Aquatic Unit at the
recreation center closest to you to schedule. The swim requirement is: 50 meter crawl stroke with breathing, 10 minutes treading water, underwater swim 20 feet with one breath, and retrieve an object from 9 feet of water.
Indoor Tennis Camp
Age 5 -18 | Beat the heat! Enjoy a great week of tennis learning fundamentals for all strokes within our climate-controlled bubble. This is a great introduction to the game of tennis. Note: Some camp drills will be conducted outside to make use of additional courts.
No camp July 4.Owl Creek Tennis Center | June 17 - August 30 | 1 - 4 p.m.
Owl Creek Summer Tennis Camps
Age 5 -18 | Learn the basics of tennis in a fun, exciting atmosphere. More experienced participants will be exposed to more advance drills and playing situations. Players will be grouped according to level. No camp July 4
Bayville Farms Park, Kempsville Recreation Center, Lynnhaven Middle School and Owl Creek Tennis Center | June 17 - August 30 | $140 per week; $112 July 2 - 6 | Register online
Registration and Payments
Make a Reservation
1. Reservations are accepted on a first come, first served basis. Register online with EZreg* or in person at any Virginia Beach Community Recreation Center. *Online reservations for Recreation Center and School-Based Summer Camps ended May 3. Please register in person for these camps.