Sports Camps
Baseball Camp-CANCELED
Ages 6-12 | Focus on the five tools of baseball: hitting, throwing, catching, base running and pitching. Improving any of the five will take your game to the next level. Athletic clothing, sun protection, and closed-toe athletic footwear and towel required. In the event of inclement weather, we will move inside the Princess Anne Community Recreation Center. Recreation Center membership is not required. Bring a water bottle and snack each day. Non-perishable and peanut-free is highly recommended.
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July 27 - July 31 | 9 a.m. – noon | Princess Anne Recreation Center | $125
Basketball Camp-CANCELED
Ages 6-12 | Enhance your basketball skills over the summer break. Shooting, ball-handling, defense, footwork, rebounding and other basketball-related drills will be covered in the fun play-to-learn environment. Camp will be conducted by Mark Butts of First Colonial Boys Basketball Team. Athletic clothing and closed-toe athletic footwear required. Bring a water bottle and snack each day. Non-perishable and peanut-free is highly recommended.
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July 6 - July 10 | 9 a.m. – noon | Princess Anne Recreation Center | $125
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July 20 - July 24 | 9 a.m. – noon | Williams Farm Recreation Center | $125
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August 3 - August 7 | 9 a.m. – noon | Kempsville Recreation Center | $125
Junior Golf Camp
Ages 8-12 | 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. Athletic clothing, sun protection, and closed-toe athletic footwear required. Bring a water bottle and snack each day. Non-perishable and peanut-free is highly recommended.
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July 6 - July 10 | 9 a.m. – noon | Kempsville Recreation Center | $125
Lil Lacrosse Camp-CANCELED
Ages 5-9 | Cox Lacrosse Team members will coach the basics of Lacrosse and teach skills in teamwork and leadership. Play games and make new friends while learning a new sport. Lacrosse sticks and balls are provided. Athletic clothing, sun protection, and closed-toe athletic footwear required. Recreation Center membership is not required. Bring a water bottle and snack each day. Non-perishable and peanut-free is highly recommended.
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August 10 - August 14 | 9 a.m. – noon | Great Neck Recreation Center | $125
Nerf Games, Sports & More Camp-CANCELED
Ages 6-12 | Enjoy participating in Nerf games, basketball, football, Pickleball, swimming and much more. Athletic clothing and closed-toe athletic footwear required. Bring a water bottle and snack each day. Non-perishable and peanut-free is highly recommended.
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July 13 - July 17 | 9 a.m. – noon | Bow Creek Recreation Center | $125
Rock IT Adventure & More Camp-CANCELED
Ages 6-12 | Spend the week participating in top-rope climbing, swimming, gym games and creating fantastic pieces of art. Team building and self-confidence will certainly be achieved this week! Athletic clothing and closed-toe athletic footwear required. Breakfast and lunch included.
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August 24 - 28 | 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Seatack Recreation Center | $210
Tennis Camp
Ages vary by week | This USTA-sponsored tennis camp 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. Athletic clothing, sun protection, and closed-toe athletic footwear and towel required. In the event of inclement weather, we will move inside the Great Neck Community Recreation Center. Recreation Center membership is not required. Bring a water bottle and snack each day. Non-perishable and peanut-free is highly recommended.
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July 27 - July 31 (ages 7-10) | 9 a.m. – noon | Great Neck Recreation Center | $125 |
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August 3 - August 7 (ages 11-14) | 9 a.m. – noon | Great Neck Recreation Center | $125
Specialty Camps
Back 2 Nature Camp-WAITLISTED
Ages 6-11 | Get the kids outside this summer to experience the best Virginia Beach has to offer! Each day is filled with engaging outdoor recreational activities such as kayaking, fishing, hiking and archery as well as games and crafts. Campers will travel to various parks and natural areas across the city to gain hands-on knowledge of our local surroundings, respect for wildlife, and an understanding of the importance of environmental stewardship. Drop-off available beginning at 8:00 a.m.
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July 13 - July 17 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Princess Anne Recreation Center | $205 | WAITLISTED
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August 10 - August 14 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Great Neck Recreation Center | $205 | WAITLISTED
Camp MEdia-CANCELED
Age: Rising 7th graders-Rising 9th graders | Is your middle school student interested in the digital media field? Camp MEdia provides a hands-on opportunity for your middle school student to learn the fundamentals of audio recording, photography and videography. *Limited space is available. (Max 8 participants)
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August 10 - August 14 | 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Williams Farm Recreation Center | $50
Creative Arts Camp-CANCELED
Ages 6-12 | Take the opportunity to explore the world of painting and drawing with imagination and creativity. Activities gear around painting and drawing techniques. Who knows where the next Picasso will emerge. Introduction to painting and drawing techniques and methods will get you in touch with your artistic side. Build self-confidence and self-esteem through expression. Led by Instructor Debra McCommons. Bring a water bottle and snack each day. Non-perishable and peanut-free is highly recommended.
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July 6 - July 10 | 9 a.m. – noon | Bow Creek Recreation Center | $125
Creative Arts Camp w/ Swimming-CANCELED
Ages 6-12 | Use your creative side to explore the world of art, using your imagination and creativity. Activities include crafts, painting and drawing techniques. Who knows, maybe the next Picasso, Vincent van Gogh or Georgia O'Keeffe will emerge! You will be introduced to different techniques and methods while getting in touch with your artistic side. Other activities will include games and swimming! Athletic clothing and closed-toe athletic footwear required. Bring a water bottle, lunch and 2 snacks each day. Non-perishable and peanut-free is highly recommended.
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July 13-July 17 | 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Williams Farm Recreation Center | $210
Digital Ecology Camp-CANCELED
Ages: Rising 7th graders-Rising 9th graders | Get the kids outside this summer to experience Virginia Beach through the lens of a photographer-videographer! Each day will be filled with unique and engaging outdoor recreational activities to be captured in digital format using cameras furnished by the Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation Department. Campers will travel to various city parks and natural areas, which will allow campers to gain hands-on knowledge of our local surroundings, respect for wildlife, and an understanding of the importance of stewardship of the marine environment. At the end of the week, campers will have made a digital portfolio of the coastal marine ecology as well as local plants and wildlife. *Limited Space Available (Max 8 participants)
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July 20 - July 24 | 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Williams Farm Recreation Center | $50
Last Blast Camp
Ages 6-12 | It's not over yet! Spend the last week before going back to school getting in some last-minute fun! Campers will spend half the day in the gym playing sports and games and the other half will be spent having fun with crafts, visits to the game room, and creative projects. Athletic clothing and closed-toe athletic footwear required. Bring a water bottle, lunch and 2 snacks each day. Non-perishable and peanut-free is highly recommended.
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August 17 - August 21 | 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Bayside, Bow Creek, Great Neck, and Kempsville Recreation Center | $210
*Kempsville and Bow Creek are WAITLISTED
Lego Camp-CANCELED
Ages 6-12 | This is a STEM program that partners with the "Play-Well Group" and is designed to give youth the opportunity to use their imaginations and creativity while gaining valuable skills in the following areas: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Build lifelong skills while making new friends! Each day campers build upon the skills they learned the previous day. Other activities include sports, games and swim time! Athletic clothing and closed-toe athletic footwear required. Bring a water bottle, lunch and 2 snacks each day. Non-perishable and peanut-free is highly recommended.
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August 17 - August 21 | 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Williams Farm Recreation Center | $255
Lego Camp: City Builders-CANCELED
Ages 6-12 | Design and build the city of dreams using a colossal collection of 10,000 Lego bricks. Aspiring engineers will engage in an instructional and creative building while collaborating as a team. This experience will boost confidence and creativity. Bring a water bottle and snack each day. Non-perishable and peanut-free is highly recommended.
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July 20 - July 24 | 9 a.m. – noon | Great Neck Recreation Center | $125
Magic & More Camp | WAITLISTED
Ages 6-12 | Learn amazing magic tricks from professional magician Rob Westcott while building self-confidence in a fun, learning environment. Magic wand and case provided. New magic tricks are demonstrated and taught each day. Perform the tricks and skills learned, in a Magic Show for family and friends! Previous participants will learn new magic tricks. Magic Camp meets 9 a.m. -12 p.m. Games, crafts, swimming, and other fun activities will fill the rest of the day. Bring a water bottle, lunch and 2 snacks each day. Non-perishable and peanut-free is highly recommended.
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August 31 - September 4 | 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Princess Anne Recreation Center | $290 | WAITLISTED
Magic Camp-CANCELED
Ages 6-12 | Learn amazing magic tricks from professional magician Rob Westcott while building self-confidence in a fun, learning environment. Magic wand and case provided. New magic tricks are demonstrated and taught each day. Perform the tricks and skills learned, in a Magic Show for family and friends! Previous participants will learn new magic tricks. Bring a water bottle and snack each day. Non-perishable and peanut-free is highly recommended.
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July 6 - July 10 | 9 a.m. – noon | Bayside Recreation Center | $145
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July 27 - July 31 | 9 a.m. – noon | Kempsville Recreation Center | $145
World of Fashion Camp II-CANCELED
Ages 10-17 | Dive into the World of Fashion II where we will cut, design, and sew the entire 5 days. We get behind a sewing machine to design fun and creative pieces to wear or give as a gift, making fabric selections, understanding measurements and proper cutting techniques. The final day will include a field trip to a sewing studio to learn firsthand what a day in the life of a real designer looks like! Bring a water bottle and snack each day. Non-perishable and peanut-free is highly recommended.
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August 3 - August 7 | 9 a.m. – noon | Bayside Recreation Center | $125