Please review the program eligibility requirements indicated above. Priority Registration is available online only April 17th – 23rd for school year 2020/21 and/or summer 2020 participants. Standard Registration is April 24th – June 6th.
Pickleball Camp: Bow Creek
Jun 28 - Jul 2
Description: Ages 8-12
Learn the basic rules and techniques of the popular sport of Pickleball. This will be a week of exclusive gym time for your child to be actively engaged in learning this sport and other fun activities.
Junior Golf Camp: Kempsville
Jun 28 - Jul 2
Description: Ages 7-12
Learn the fundamentals of golf - swing, pitching, chipping, and putting in a fun environment. Each day is filled with practice, games, and a little competition. Camp includes range balls, clubs if needed, awards, and a completion certificate. A Recreation Center membership is not required. Athletic clothing, sun protection, and closed-toe athletic footwear are required. Bring a water bottle and snack each day. Non-perishable and peanut-free snacks are highly recommended.
Basketball Camps:
Jul 12 - Jul 16, Princess Anne
Jul 19 - Jul 23, Williams Farm
Aug 2 - Aug 6, Kempsville
Description: Ages 6 -12
Enhance your basketball skills while practicing shooting, ball handling, defense, footwork, rebounding, and other related drills in a fun play-to-learn environment. The camp is conducted by Mark Butts, former head coach for the First Colonial Boys Basketball Team. Athletic clothing and closed-toe athletic footwear are required. Bring a water bottle and snack each day. Non-perishable and peanut-free snacks are highly recommended.
Soccer Camp: Princess Anne
Jul 19 - Jul 23
Description: Ages 8 -12
This camp will test footwork, speed, ball-handling, and vision of the field. The camp is held on the Strawbridge Elementary School field with Coach Isaac Beard. In the event of inclement weather, the camp will be move to gym 1 of the Princess Anne Recreation Center. A Recreation Center membership is not required. Athletic clothing, sun protection, closed-toe athletic footwear, and towel required. Bring a labeled water bottle and a non-perishable snack each day. Peanut-free snacks are highly recommended.
Tennis Camps: Great Neck
Jul 26 - 30 Ages 7-10
& Aug 2 - 6 Ages 11-14
Description: These tennis camps will help new, and novice participants develop tennis fundamentals (e.g. groundstrokes, volley, serve) through a fun play-to-learn style of learning. Practice match play and learn sportsmanship and game rules. Different court sizes and modified tennis equipment help youth to rally in no time. Notes: Racquets provided, but you may bring your own. Camps are held on the Cox High School courts. In the event of inclement weather, we will move inside the Great Neck Community Recreation Center. A Recreation Center membership is not required. Athletic clothing, sun protection, and closed-toe athletic footwear and towel required. Bring a water bottle and snack each day. Non-perishable and peanut-free is highly recommended.
Sports of all Sorts: Williams Farm
Aug 9 - Aug 13
Description: Ages 6-12
Participants will be introduced to a variety of sports, including basketball, pickleball, volleyball, and more. We will bring back the old school sports like four square and tetherball. Athletic clothing, sun protection, closed-toe athletic footwear required. Bring a labeled water bottle and a non-perishable snack each day. Peanut-free snacks are highly recommended.
½ Day Camps 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (all camps $125.00)
Master Builders Lego Camp:
Great Neck
Jul 19 - Jul 23
Description: Ages 8-12
Aspiring engineers will engage in instructional design while building cool creations like businesses, green spaces, and high-rises to create a city of their dreams. This experience will boost confidence and creativity. Bring a labeled water bottle and snack each day. Non-perishable, peanut-free snacks are highly recommended.
Play for Fun!
Williams Farm
Aug. 23 - Aug. 27
Description: Ages 6-12
All activities are geared for fun while playing sports, games, crafts, cookie decorating, storytelling, swimming, and more. Athletic clothing, sun protection, closed-toe athletic footwear, and proper swimwear are required. Bring a labeled water bottle and snack each day. Non-perishable and peanut-free snacks are highly recommended.
All-Day Camps 2021 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (All camps $210.00)
Martial Arts Mania and More:
Seatack
Jul 12 - Jul 16
Description: Ages 6-12
Spend the week learning traditional Japanese Martial Arts with an emphasis on Karate-do'. Participants will spend the morning with an experienced Martial Arts Instructor to develop discipline, confidence, and knowledge to achieve the title of level 1 white belt by Friday. We will break up the day with activities in the gym, pool, and activity room. Comfortable clothing, closed-toe athletic footwear, and proper swimwear required. Bring a labeled water bottle, lunch, and 2 snacks each day. Non-perishable and peanut-free snacks are highly recommended.
Rock Wall Camp: Seatack (Waitlist)
Aug 16 - Aug 20
Description: Ages 6-12
Learn how to climb Seatack's 24ft rock wall through instructional activities, challenges, and games. By the end of the week, any participant will be able to take these skills and confidently take on the challenge of other rock walls. We will break up the day with other activities in the gym, pool, and activity room. Comfortable clothing, closed-toe athletic footwear, and proper swimwear are required. Bring a labeled water bottle, lunch, and 2 snacks each day. Non-perishable and peanut-free items are highly recommended.
Last Blast: (Waitlist)
Aug 30 - Sept 3
Description: Ages 6-12
- Dinosaurs & Volcanos – Blast into the past with dinosaurs that roamed our earth & volcanos that erupted while researching great finds of the past.
Bow Creek
- Superheroes-Become an everyday hero by strengthening your mind and body.
Bayside
- Summer Fun in 2021 – Create unforgettable memories with scavenger hunts, culinary creations, tie-dye, and more.
Great Neck
- Art Camp – Calling young artists to reach beyond their imagination and express their creative side.
Kempsville
- Into the Mystic- Channel your inner detective to solve unsolvable mysteries.
Princess Anne
Fun sports, games, swimming, and crafts included. Comfortable clothing, closed-toe athletic footwear, and proper swimwear are required. Bring a labeled water bottle, lunch, and 2 snacks each day. Non-perishable and peanut-free items are highly recommended.
Teen Media Studio Camps
Through Your Eyes | Rising 7th - 9th Graders
Dates: July 12-16, 2021
Hours: 7:30am-4:00pm
Cost: $168 (cost includes $35 non-refundable, non-transferable registration fee and deposit)
Location: Williams Farm Community Recreation Center Teen Media Studio;
5252 Learning Circle, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
This program is designed to give participants a firsthand introduction to the world of visual media, specifically photography and videography. Participants will be offered the opportunity to learn the basics of photography, videography, and lighting techniques and at the end will have started a mini photo album and completed a short video project.
Things to Bring:
Morning and afternoon snack, a lunch that doesn't require heating up, and a mask
Music In You | Rising 7th - 9th Graders
Dates: July 26-30, 2021
Hours: 7:30am-4:00pm
Cost: $177 (cost includes $35 non-refundable, non-transferable registration fee and deposit)
Location: Williams Farm Community Recreation Center Teen Media Studio;
5252 Learning Circle, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
This program is designed to bring out the inner singer-songwriter/artist that dwells within each participant. Throughout the process, participants will be shown that being a good songwriter or artist doesn't require that you be a musical genius, only that you understand the process, know what makes songs work, and have a passion to create your own work of art. Participants will create their own songs, in various genres, and will be given the opportunity to record them at the end of the week. Participants will also learn the subtle art of mixing and music production.
Things to Bring:
Morning and afternoon snack, a lunch that doesn't require heating up, and a mask
Camp Media | Rising 7th - 9th Graders
Dates: August 2-6, 2021
Hours: 7:30am-4:00pm
Cost: $177 (cost includes $35 non-refundable, non-transferable registration fee and deposit)
Location: Williams Farm Community Recreation Center Teen Media Studio;
5252 Learning Circle, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
This program is designed to provide middle schoolers with hands-on opportunities to learn about audio production, photography, videography and other aspects of video production. It will cover various forms of common media to include music, YouTube videos, podcasts, short films, etc.
Things to Bring:
Morning and afternoon snack, a lunch that doesn't require heating up, and a mask