Blacksburg Parks and Recreation Summer Programs
Phone: 961-1135 - Email: recreation@blacksburg.gov
Variety of sport, recreational, art, and nature activities and camps. Access the website for updated program information. Ages: preschool through high school. Prices vary. Contact the Rec Center for more information Additional fee for non-taxpayers.
Christiansburg Parks and Recreation Summer Programs
Phone: 382-2349
Art and recreational programs including: basketball camps for boys and girls offered by Doug Day and Lisa Witherspoon; Summer Adventure Camp; July 4th Celebration; exercise and aerobic classes; cooking classes; bowling lessons; track and field; football camps; baseball and softball leagues; sign language; crafts classes; play groups; Tae Kwon Do; music and piano classes; art and pottery painting classes; ballet, baton, and dancing lessons; cheer leading camps; Teen Police Academy, Diaper Gym, Toddler Time; and picture book writing.
Ages: birth through high school.
Additional fee for non-taxpayer
Floyd County Recreation Department Summer Programs
Phone: 745-9363. Offers tee ball, softball, and baseball. Starts the third week in April and runs through July.
Montgomery County Parks and Recreation Summer Programs
Phone: 382-6975. Wide variety of sport and recreational programs including: Outdoor Recreation Adventure Camp (week-long, 8:30-5, Ages 11-15); swim lessons; water aerobics; drama and dance camps; football; golf; men's and women's softball; Youth Tours; kayaking, canoeing; and outdoor pursuits.
Week-long Play Camps throughout the summer for ages 6-10 8 am-5 pm, Monday-Friday. Activities include: field trips, theme parties, arts and crafts, drama, nature, music, and sports.
Additional fee for non-residents
Radford Parks and Recreation Summer Programs
Phone: 731-3633 Tennis, art, basketball, softball, Kindermusic, and baseball -Additional fee for non-tax-payer. See website for more info.
2009 Chevy Youth Baseball Instructional Clinic
Children ages 6 - 14
May 7 - 9, 2009 Click here to register
Summer Scholars at Blacksburg New School
For kids entering Kindergarten through 8th grade. 2009 themes are Go Green! (6/22-26) and Dollars and Sense (6/29-7/3).
Adventure Club
Phone: 382-3783 Summer program at Auburn, Falling Branch and Kipps. 6 to 6. Can attend for one week or all summer, can attend out of district, ages 5-12. Weekly swimming or field trip, bring your own lunch.
Boys and Girls Club of the NRV
Phone: 540-268-1200, rprice@bgcswva.org
Two camps available this summer: Shawsville Middle School- June 22-July 31, for upcoming 6th-9th graders at Shawsville Middle School, 7:30 am - 5:30 pm.
Christiansburg Middle School- June 22 - July 31, for upcoming 6th- 9th graders at Christiansburg Middle School, 8 am - 3:30 pm
Rainbow Riders School-Age Summer Program
Phone: 951-3636, Email: RainbowKWS@aol.com . School-age summer programs for rising into 1st through 6th grades. Summer activities include swimming, horseback riding, nature experiences, field trips, science, art, sports and much more!
Camp Timber Ridge
Phone: 382-8812. Non-profit group offering programs in Science, Nature, Spanish, French, and arts and crafts, as well as horse clinics for children ages 6-16 and much more.
Must provide own lunch. Kids can ride horses Mon-Thurs. during a 1 hour clinic in a group of 3..
Cub Scout Day Camps 2009
Girl Scouts of America
Camp Bethel
Phone: 992-2940, Email: camp.bethel@juno.com
Christian camp in Fincastle,VA: swimming, crafts, nature, hiking, and singing activities. Adventure camps also available. Cookouts, camp outs, challenge course, treasure hunts along with a variety of other activities including bible study.
Camps run from June 14th through Aug. 7th. Call, email, or go to website for more info.
(also offers overnight camps)
Hogwarts: The Summer Session
July 15 - 19, girls ages 8-17 are eligible
Get sorted, roam Diagon Alley, take classes, and more!
Camp Bethel
Phone: 992-2940, Email: camp.bethel@juno.com
Camps run June 14 through August 7.
Alta Mons United Methodist Camp
Phone: 268-2409, Email: altamons@aol.comChristian based camp with six one-week long sessions in resident camp, June 21st through July 17th. Open to rising 1st-12th graders
Check website for more details and fees
4-H Camps
Environmental Education (Aquatic Ecology, Forestry / Wildlife), Paddling (Canoeing, Kayaking), Fishing, Archery, Computer Science, Basic Horsemanship, Small Animal Science, Riflery, Low Ropes / Challenge Course, Climbing (25' outdoor climbing wall, Outdoor Living Skills, Broadcast and / or Performing Arts Swimming.)
Camp Virginia Jaycee Blue Ridge
Phone: 947-2972. For children and adults with Mental Retardation ages 7 and up - families can attent together.
Includes: mini golf, tennis, swimming, horseback riding, arts & crafts, music, sports, paddle boats, and fishing.
Camp Page - information about overnight camps in Virginia
Camp Roanoke
540-387-6078. A variety of camps covering ages 5 to 17, including traditional, high adventure and specialty camps such as soccer. Run from June 15 to August 10.
Camp Carysbrook - for girls ages 6 to 16.
540-382-1670. Kathy Baker, Director
1,2,4,6 and 8 week sessions starting on June 14, offering 18 different activities at 5 different skill levels.
EQUESTRIAN ONLY CAMP - "all horses, all the time"
NRV Gymnastics: Offering summer camps June through August.
Full day: 9am-5pm, ages 5 & up.
Half day: 9am-1pm, ages 3-5.
Gymnastics, arts, crafts, and water day.
100 Central Ave, C’burg. Call 540-382-1114 or visit www.nrvgym.com.
Virginia Techniques
540-381-5151
June 22- August 7th
Half day and full day camps available
Gymnastics, field trips, arts & crafts, and fun themes!
Eastern Cheerleaders Association / Eastern Dance Association
Phone : 1-800-940-4322. This is a team camp and requires registration with a group.
Thompson Woods Tennis Camp at Virginia Tech Offering 3 sessions beginning June 15, 2009. Taught by VT tennis coaches. Registration information available on-line.
Circular World of Golf Junior Academy
Blacksburg Country Club ( Open to members and non-members)
Phone: 552-9164.
Golf Clinics run May through August on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9, for ages 3 - 8 and 9 - 12. Call for dates.
Harmony Hills - Pembroke (horseback riding)
June 15-19, 22-26, July 13-17, August 3-7, 10-14
Three different skill levels: Pony Riders(half day), All Day Pony Riders (full day), and Advanced Horse Riders (full day)
Phone: 357-0800, terryjabrams@yahoo.com
Campers are divided by skill level. Required to wear heeled boots and long pants (while riding) and bring swim suits for water play. Participate in games, arts projects, lessons, and more.
Centura Equine Center, Inc. (Roanoke)
Horseback riding summer day camp for ages 6-12 years including daily private riding lessons, horse-related activities and games, participation in a horse show, and more. Six one-week sessions.
Call 540- 989-6567
DeDee Swift: Horse Back Riding
Call 540- 552-3582 or ddswift@mail2usa.com, Buckeye End Farm in Blacksburg
Doug Day's Blacksburg Bruins Basketball Camp
For girls and boys ages 8 to 14 costing $110.00.
From 9 a.m. to 12 noon (no lunch) at Blacksburg Middle School.
Call BHS at 951-5706 for more info.
Karate Camp at TaeKwonDo America
951-0055
Roanoke Summer Sports Camps - soccer and tennis
Phone: 375-2480 or 375-2023. Held in the Roanoke area
Various camps from June 12- Aug. 6. Ages 4-18. Prices vary depending on camp.
Seth Greenberg Hokie Hoops Camps
540-231-6725. Held on the VT campus
Various camps from June 17- Aug. 2. Ages 6-18. Prices vary depending on camp
Virginia Tech Summer Athletic and Academic Camps
Offerings include: men's and women's cross country, women's lacrosse, wrestling, football, golf, baseball, softball, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's soccer, men's and women's swimming, men's and women's tennisnd women's volleyball.
Dates, prices, and activities vary.
Detail regarding specific sports camps, as well as contact info is available on web site
(See "Science" for other summer activities offered through VT Student Programs.)
Blacksburg Stories Youth Video Workshop
Phone: 951-4771, bburgstories@gmail.com
Middle schoolers: Make a movie for the big screen!
Co-sponsored by the VT Department of Communication and The Lyric Theatre, the Blacksburg Stories Youth Video
Youth Theater Camp - where imagination sparks creation.
Sandra Moye, 674-4443 or nrmoyes@nr.edu --The skills used in acting will help build skills in problem solving, analyzing, planning, organizing and listening. By gaging in trust-building exercises, improvisations, games and more, participants will boost self-confidence, gain empathy and sharpen their abilities to work with a team.July 20-31 from 9 to 3 at New River Community College
Ages 7-11, $225 for two full weeks.
The English Language Institute of VT - tutoring available. 231-9814
Classes in French, German and Spanish for 5 to 13 year olds, with a Spanish class for preschoolers as well.
Jacksonville Center for the Arts
220 Parkway Lane South, Floyd, VA 24091
Phone: (540)745-2784 info@jacksonvillecenter.org. Offering a variey of programs for children and adults, ranging from Blacksmithing to Building Fairy Houses. See their web site for 2009 schedule.
Virginia Tech Summer Music Camp
(540) 231-5685 The Music Department of Virginia Tech sponsors this camp for student musicians (rising 7th through 10th graders). The camp focuses on the development of individual musical skills together with regular and extensive contact with professional educators and musicians.
Band, jazz band, and chamber ensemble
June 21-27, 2009
Inside Architecture - VT School of Architecture and Design
Professor Robert Dunay, (540) 231-9935 or dunayr@vt.edu
June 29 - July 3, 2009
A hands-on program to discover what it might be like to study architecture, this week long session will give intense exposure into the ways in which the architect thinks and works. No prior course or subject experience is necessary, just the initiative to break the bounds of conventional modes of thinking. (rising 9th to 12th graders)
Taubman Art Museum 540-342-5760
June 22 - July 17
Ages 5 - 13, 9am-3pm
Different artistic themes every week
The Y Open University Summer Camps and Courses
The YMCA at VT is offering a variety of 14 week-long camps and 7 classes for students K-12 .
This MII/NSF sponsored program allows children age 10 and 11 to explore cutting-edge technology by preparing demonstrations in VT labs on the afternoons of June 23, 24, and 25. The student teams then present their demonstrations at Blacksburg’s street fair, Steppin’ Out, on the afternoon of August 7. As an NSF funded program, there is no participation fee. For further information contact Maggie Bump at mbump@vt.edu or 540-231-4675
iD Tech Camp
For ages 7-17 - Weeklong day and overnight technology programs are customized for beginner through advanced skill sets. Students may register for one or several weeks (one course per week) in summer camps including Video Game Creation, 3D Modeling, Video Editing, Programming, Robotics, Flash® Animation, and specialty teen programs like the iD Gaming Academy and Documentary Filmmaking in Spain. Click here for more info about the company.
All-Arts & Sciences Camp
(336) 256-CALL, (866) 334-CALL, info@calldcl.com. The All-Arts & Sciences Camp, sponsored by UNCG's Division of Continual Learning, is a week-long, residential summer camp for children ages 7-15. Designed to give quality instruction in the arts and sciences, the camp also includes recreation, values exploration, and citizenship components. Campers get to explore the things that interest them, hang out with some new friends, relax and play sports and other games, and stay on a college campus for an entire week. Counselors, instructors, nurses and directors are available 24 hours a day.The camps are designed to give quality instruction in the performing, visual and literary arts as well as physical and behavioral sciences. The week-long adventure also includes recreation, values exploration, and citizenship. There are a total of 40 courses available, although not all are offered on the VT campus. Check the website for details.
Imagination 2009
Imagination 2009 is an exciting summer experience for rising 7th and 8th graders. This is engineering and science based summer camp is aimed at increasing the interest in science and engineering among middle school students. There are two one week sessions in July - from July 6 - 10 and 13 - 17 offered by the Center for Enhancement of Engineering Diversity (CEED) at Virginia Tech. Contact: Fleur Gooden, Camp Director - 540-231-3642 or imagination@vt.edu. Website - http://www.eng.vt.edu/imagination
C-Tech (computers and technology at Virginia Tech)
For rising 11th and 12th grade women currently enrolled in VA high schools. Hands-on activities will make engineering, math and science more exciting.
C-Tech also provides participants w/ opportunities to learn about college life first hand, from living in the dorms to learning in the classrooms. Sponsored by VT Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity.
SEEDS
Phone: 552-3914SEEDS mission is to create a discovery-oriented learning environment focusing on ecology and life cycles, cultural awareness, travel, and play. Check website for more information on special summer camps or to learn more about the SEEDS program.
Please note that these programs fill up quickly!
Science Museum of Western Virginia
Phone: (540) 342-5710 Summer Science Camps available for rising K -12th graders
Programs throughout the summer for preschool and school age children.
Please see the web site for the many exciting programs that will be offered each age group.
Virginia Tech Summer Academic Camps
The Office of Student Programs hosts a wide range of summer programs offering a variety of activities. Many of the programs are open to the public, while others are limited to specific groups. If you would like further information regarding any of the listed programs, call the contact person listed.
Center for Rehabilitation and Development -
Call 961-1230. Serving children with special needs
American Red Cross Classes
Phone: 540-443-3606
CPR/First Aid and Baby-sitting during summer. (Certification available)
Ages 10/11 and up. Through Christiansburg Parks and Rec many different CPR/First Aid classes throughout summer. Prices range up to $55. Usually recommended for ages 10 and up, however, anyone may take the class; they just may not achieve certification.
Smithfield Plantation
231-3947 Email: smithfieldplantation@vt.edu
Four one week history camps, the first 3 for rising 3rd - 6th graders, the last for 7 -12th.
Mill Mountain Zoo
Phone: 540/343-3241 ext. 12Open year round except December 25th. Check website for special summer programs. Admission for adults $6, seniors $5.40, children $4, under 2 years old, free. Zoo Choo rides available in warmer seasons, $1.50. Memberships available. Handicapped accessible paths.Variety of day camps and programs for ages 4 to 11 .
Center in the Square
The Center in the Square website provides information about year round and summer programs at the following Roanoke locations: Art Museum, Art Council of the Blue Ridge, Athenian Society for the Arts and Sciences, History Museum of Western Virginia, Mill Mountain Theatre, Opera Roanoke, Roanoke Ballet Theatre, Science Museum of Western Virginia, and the Square Society.Programs offered include: musical, dance camps, IMAX films, history and art presentations. Check out the special "Kids and Family" events calendar. Website provides program information and site location.
Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library
Blacksburg Branch Phone: 552-8246
Summer reading program includes: reading for incentives, story time for preschoolers, and special speakers and programs. Begins June 5 and ends July 28. Brochure available end of May. Ages: preschool-12 years, teen and adult programs as well.
Christiansburg Branch Phone: 382-6965
Summer reading program includes: reading for incentives, story time for preschoolers, and special speakers and programs. Begins June 5 and ends July 28. Brochure available end of May. Ages: preschool-12 years, teen and adult programs as well.
Jessie Peterman Memorial Library, Floyd
Phone: 745-2947
Summer reading program includes: reading for incentives, story time for preschoolers, and special speakers and programs. Begins June 5 and ends July 28st. Brochure available end of May. Ages: preschool-12 years, teen and adult programs as well.
Pearisburg Public Library
Phone: 921-2556 Summer reading program includes reading for incentives and story time. Begins early June, and then meets every Wednesday. Special programs to be announced. Preschool session in morning, school-aged children session in afternoon. Ages: birth-12 years.
Pulaski/Dublin Public Libraries
Phone: 980-7770 (Pulaski Library), 674-2856 (Dublin Library)Summer reading program includes: reading for incentives and programs for preschoolers (every Wednesday, 10:30am at Dublin) and elementary-age children (every Thursday, 10:30am at Pulaski). Programs start June 7th and end July 26th. Ages preschool-12th grade (18).
Radford Public Library
731-3621Summer reading programs includes: reading for incentives, story time for all ages (6 times per week), a special event each week, and several craft sessions. An updated schedule for all summer programs will be available at the end of May 2004.
Upward Bound and Talent Search
Upward Bound at Virginia Tech is funded by the U.S. Department of Education, and is designed to encourage and prepare high school students to pursue a college education. Upward Bound accomplishes this goal through educational, cultural, and social experiences.You are eligible to apply to Upward Bound if:
(1) You attend one of the schools served in our target area, have completed at least the eighth grade, and are not a senior in high school, (2) your family's income is considered equal to or lower than the figures set by the U.S. Bureau of the Census (3) and/or neither of your parents graduated from a four year college.
Talent Search is funded by the U.S. Department of Education to encourage students and non-students to complete high school and to pursue a college education. Educational, cultural, and social experiences throughout the year help us to accomplish this goal.You are eligible to apply to Talent Search if:
(1) You attend one of the schools served in our target area, (2) your family's income is considered equal to or lower than the figures set by the U.S. Bureau of the Census (3) and/or neither of your parents graduated from a four year college.
Floyd County Public Schools
Call 745-9400 for informationSummer school session for elementary age children beginning August at Floyd County elementary schools. Contact individual schools for course information in June 2007. No fee for Floyd County residents.
Montgomery County Public Schools
Call 382-5104 for information.
Summer school session for elementary school children.
Pulaski County Public Schools
Call 980-2238 for information.
No decisions have been made but will most likely start June 2007. No fee for Pulaski County residents.
The Achievement Center Summer 2009 Program
Call 982-0128 for information.
Open to students diagnosed as having a learning disability or Attention Deficit Disorder, as well as children who need extra help in the areas of reading, spelling, or arithmetic. Children suspected of having learning disabilities may benefit also. Includes instruction and recreational swimming. Parents provide transportation.
Radford City Public Schools
Call 731-3647 for information.
Summer school held on an "as-needed" basis. Call individual schools for more information.
Blacksburg Aquatic Center: Call 961-1852 for information. Offering indoor recreational swimming, hot tub, sauna, and water aerobics classes to members and non-members for small fee. Schedule of swimming lessons available mid-May. Fee for lessons varies. Nonmembers have small fee and restricted hours for recreational swimming:
Blacksburg Country Club: Call 552-9165 for information. Pool opens full time in early June with lessons beginning in mid-June..
Frog Pond: Call 382-6975 for information. Offering swim lessons for 6 months 8 years. Register by mail or at the Recreation office. Also offering Beach Blast 2006, water aerobics, rentals for parties, and Friday Night Open swims.
Great Oaks Country Club: Call 745-2189 for information. Pool for members, non-members can pay daily fee. Swimming lessons offered to members and non-members. Schedule out June 1st. Pool opens Memorial Day weekend.
Piedmont Pool: Call 953-2888 for information. MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED. Opens Memorial Day weekend. Closed on Mondays. Call for membership information.
Shawnee Swim Club: See the website or call 951-4767 for information.
SWAT: Swim Team Based in Radford, please call 639-1165 for information.