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Summer Camps & Programs Guide

April 23, 2015

Macaroni Kid wants to help you entertain, stimulate, and exhaust your kids all summer long! In our 2015 Summer Camps & Programs Guide you'll find programs ranging from a single day to all summer long for babies through adults. Each of these camps welcome your questions, and would be happy to arrange a tour for you to help you find the right fit for your family. You'll find longer descriptions of each program HERE, and below is a preview. Some even offer discounts to Macaroni Kid families and/or scholarships so be sure to ask. 

Art Buzz Kids Summer Camps
Art Buzz Kids in Christiansburg provides arts classes, programs & parties at our art studio in Christiansburg.  See our one week offerings, including teen only camps.

Blacksburg New School Summer Scholars 
Our week long, theme-based sessions are a perfect balance of work and play. All six sessions are taught by experienced teachers. This year's programs include Construction, Games, US History & Government and more. 

Blue Mountain School
A contemplative progressive school located on 8 acres in beautiful Floyd County. Three weeks of camp for preschool through elementary-aged kids, plus summer BMS is also offering a camp just for tweens & teens!
Camp Bethel
Camp Bethel in beautiful Fincastle, VA is an ACA-accredited, Christian camp offering day, overnight and week, 3-day programs for ages 4+, plus single-day family adventures. Also home to Carilion's Camp Too Sweet for youth with diabetes.
Camp Carysbrook
Camp Carysbrook, Virginia's oldest overnight camp for girls 6-16 where girls experience outdoor adventure and make friends for life. We provide a safe, rustic environment where girls take risks without fear of failure and make authentic social connections.
Camp Eagle

Our goal is to develop people spiritually, mentally, physically, emotionally, and socially through the firm foundation of God's Word. Camp Eagle offers Retreats, Tournaments, Summer, Custom and Day Camps.
Camp Invention
Led by local educators, the weeklong Camp Invention experience immerses elementary school children in hands-on activities that reinvent summer fun. 

Dance-Tech Summer Camps 
Dance- Tech offers half and full day dance and creative movement for all ages and abilities. At over 10,000 square feet, our state-of-the-art facility is a wonderful place to enjoy summer. 
Discovery Academy of Fine Arts Performance Camps 
At the Discovery Academy of Fine Arts, campers are involved in choosing the themes and projects of Fine Arts Camp with Music and Movement, Art, and Drama
Frog Hoppers Summer Camp
Frog Hoppers, Montgomery County's summer day camp, is a great way for children entering grades 1-6 to experience education and recreation outdoors! 
Girls Rock Roanoke
Empowers girls through music, creative expression and collaboration, and supports them in making positive change in their own lives and in their communities. Scholarships available.
Harmony Hills Horseback Riding Camp 
Harmony Hills offers half and full day camps for horseback riders at all levels. Horsemanship, crafts and more round out the daily lessons.  
Kevin Dressler Wrestling Camps
Day and overnight camps for wrestlers of all abilities held on the VT Campus. 
Kids in TriAthlon Youth Training Camp
TriAdventure will be teaching/training kids 4-10 years old to swim, bike and run in order to prepare for the TRIADVENTURE K.I.T. Youth Triathlon July 12th.
Little Leapers Princess Dance Camp
Learn ballet, tap, hip hop, singing, and tumbling to the theme of your favorite princess! Little Leapers was named the Best Summer Camps by the Roanoke Times!
Mike McGuire Basketball Camps at Radford University  
Women's Basketball Head Coach Mike McGuire will be conducting Basketball camps at the Dedmon Center of RU. Camps include Jr. Highlander day Camp, Elite Camp, and 1 day team camps.
Mill Mountain Theatre Summer Camps
Camps in Acting, Music Theatre, and Technical Theatre for artists ages K-Adult.  Spend an exciting week learning the basics of theatre while preparing a showcase to be performed on our Main Stage!
Mill Mountain Zoo Camps
Mill Mountain Zoo’s popular spring and summer camps are a terrific way to introduce your child to the animal kingdom or to foster an existing interest in the feathered, furry and scaly critters we share the planet with. See our coupon for Mac Kid readers.
NRV SuperBowl
NRV SuperBowl offers summer leagues for all ages. Join our Kids Bowl Free Summer Programs and enjoy 2 free games per day all summer long.  
Pat Mason Baseball Camp
Learn from the best with Pat Mason, Virginia Tech's baseball coach. All skill levels welcome and camps take place at the state-of-the-art VT facilities at English Field.
Reevo United Soccer Camps at Radford University
Reevo United offers one week soccer day camps located at Radford University for boys & girls aged 5-15 years at all ability levels. Three 1-week sessions are offered with half and full day options.  
River Rock Climbing Camps
River Rock Climbing offers week long days camp programs for climbers ages 5 and up. Campers will play games, learn technical skills, and of course....climb! 
Roanoke County Parks & Recreation Park
Roanoke County offers over 200 camps for children 3 & up, and you don't have to live in the County to participate. Option include half and full days at Camp Roanoke, Explore Park and Green Ridge Recreation Center to half day crafts, sports and enrichment programs.
Rock Camp at Blue Ridge Rock School
Blue Ridge Rock Camp is designed to teach campers music in a creative and fun environment through workshops, private instruction, group lessons and games. 
Romp N' Roll Summer Camps
Our little campers are led through a variety of activities including art, music, movement, science, sports and more. It's like big kids camp on training wheels! 
Science and Creativity in Motion Summer Camps
June 22-26 offers children the opportunity to explore a field of interest in a fun, exciting environment. Dozens of interests to explore at just $35 a session.
Summer Adventures at Music Milestones
Music Milestones offers Kindermusik camps, music lessons, drama workshops and other creative programs for children and families both day and evening.  Summer is a great time to experience what Music Milestones has to offer. 
The First Tee of Roanoke Valley
The First Tee of Roanoke Valley teaches area children valuable life skills through the game of golf. Golf camps and classes for children ages 5 - 17; no equipment necessary; scholarships are available.
The Palisades Restaurant & Hospitality Camp
This week long camp & shows children the basic of cooking, where their food comes from, and the basics of hospitality (setting tables, waiting on guests, greeting).  Two sessions offered. 
Virginia Techniques Summer Camps
At VTGI’s summer camps, we keep the campers active through safe and progressive gymnastics training in addition to other engaging activities such as games and crafts. 
Wilderness Adventure at Eagle's Landing

Wilderness Adventure is a unique adventure camp designed to build confidence, leadership skills and teamwork all in a true outdoor experience for ages 8 & up. Save 15% with the code MACKID.