Camps

Park Authority Summer Camps (Parktakes)

When school is out, Park Authority's camps are in session. Our camps are held at numerous locations across the county during school breaks and student holidays. They provide unique experiences in a variety of topic areas like art, sports, STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), cooking, gaming and nature. Camp offerings include full-day and part-day camp programs and include options for extended care and special accommodation requests. All camp spaces are open on a first-come, first-serve basis. Find camp details, planning resources and registration information online. Learn more and register. 

Rec-PAC

Rec-PAC (Pretty Awesome Children) is a six-week structured recreation program with an emphasis on leisure skills designed for elementary school children. Participants will have an opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of activities such as: fun and fitness, indoor and outdoor games, team sports, nature, crafts, storytelling, sports festivals, talent shows and supervised play sessions. Rec-PAC is held at elementary schools across the county. The Park Authority has partnered with the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services and Fairfax County Public Schools to provide a daily breakfast and lunch at all locations during summer 2024. Qualified individuals can receive full or partial scholarships for Rec-PAC. Learn more and apply online.

Camp Fairfax

Camp Fairfax welcomes rising 1st - 7th grade children for a weekly summer camp located in public schools and community centers throughout Fairfax County. Each weekly session offers the opportunity for children to explore their creativity and develop their talents and skills through a variety of experiences in the Artist's Cabin, the Performer's Cabin and the Athlete's Cabin. Camp Fairfax also provides opportunities for children to develop friendships, enjoy time outdoors, and participate in field trips. Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack are provided.  A sliding fee scale is available. Summer registration opens in March. Offered through the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services. Learn more and register. 

Sully Community Center Sports Camps

Sully Community Center Sports Camps are more affordable and accessible for income-eligible households in the Sully Community Center service area. Eligible families pay reduced rates for children to participate in popular Park Authority summer camps offered at Sully Community Center. Financial assistance available. Registration opens in January. Offered through Neighborhood and Community Services in partnership with the Park Authority. Learn more and register.

NCS Therapeutic Recreation Camps

Therapeutic Recreation offers affordable summer camp experiences for individuals (ages 5-22) with developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, physical disabilities, emotional disabilities, learning disabilities and/or attention deficit disorders. Financial assistance available. Summer camp registration opens in April. Offered through the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services. Learn more and register. 

Teens in Action

The Teens in Action program offers an engaging, healthy and free recreation experience for youth ages 12 to 18 to learn, play and serve. Financial assistance available. Registration opens in March. Offered through the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services. Learn more and register.

Value in Prevention (V.I.P.) Camps

V.I.P. summer camp encourages current or rising middle school students to develop healthy and positive recreation interests through a wide variety of leisure activities and programs. Financial assistance available. Registration opens in March. Offered through Fairfax County Public Schools and Neighborhood and Community Services. Learn more and register. 

4-H Camps

The overnight 4-H camp is held at the Northern Virginia 4-H Center for campers ages 9-13. High schoolers may also become counselors. The five-day, four-night camp is offered for one week in July. Financial assistance available. Registration opens in February. Offered through the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services in partnership with the Virginia Cooperative Extension. Learn more and register. 

Culmore Summer Soccer Camp

Young athletes ages 6-16 can continue to develop their skills and participate in a team setting at this free summer camp at Bailey’s Elementary School in Falls Church. Registration opens in spring. Offered through the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services. Learn more and register.

Fairfax County Public Schools Summer Camps

Summer camps are designed for families needing full-day activities or those interested in just a few hours of hands-on activities. Learn more and register.

McLean Community Center Camps

Campers will win gold when they sign up for one of McLean Community Center’s many enriching summer camp programs. Whether learning to play chess, expressing themselves artistically, developing delicious international dishes, dancing to favorite tunes, exploring scientific mysteries, acting in one of the Bard’s best plays or enjoying trips to local destinations, campers will score personal victories all summer long. View our Summer Camp Guide. Learn more and register.

Reston Community Center Camps

Reston Community Center is your source for safe, enriching and fun summer experiences. We have a full slate of half- and full-day camps that meet a wide range of interests. From cooking to coding, Minecraft to mosaics, pet care to field trips that travel all around the Virginia/D.C./Maryland area, the Reston Community Center has you covered. Learn more and register. 

Workhouse Arts Center Camp

Planning for our 2024 Summer Camps is in full swing! Young creatives ages 5-18 can choose from two tracks: Art or Theater. And we’re making the schedule as simple as possible: One-week sessions (Monday – Friday). Your children can dip into a one-week session, immerse themselves in all eight sessions or anywhere in between. Learn more and register.

Girls Fire And Rescue Academy

The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department's Girls Fire and Rescue Academy summer camp is back. This year, the camp will be run from Tuesday, June 25 through Friday, June 28, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The academy is open to rising 7th through 12th grade female students for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. The program is completely free of charge. The camp is limited to 24 applicants and is first come, first served. All applications must be received by close of business on Friday, May 17. Learn more and register.