The promise of summer is just around the corner for kids in Harrisonburg, VA. Many parents are beginning to think about summer scheduling, introducing new routines, and of course, keeping the kiddos entertained! Whether you’re a busy working parent or just looking for something fun and engaging for the kids to do once school lets out, we’re here to help you pick out some great summer camp options for your family.
There are so many summer camp options in the Harrisonburg area. Where do you start? Lucky for you, we’ve created a summer camp guide to help you narrow it down and keep your summer planning as stress-free as possible. Below are five of our favorite summer camps in and around Harrisonburg.
Snapology of Harrisonburg
Calling all future STEM leaders! Snapology of Harrisonburg offers LEGO and Robotics themed summer camps for hands-on builders ages 4-14. Snapology’s curriculum is designed to build on the math, science and technology knowledge students have gained over the school year to keep them interested and engaged in STEM subjects year-round. But shh¦don’t tell them it’s educational! Popular summer camp themes include RoboPets, Amusement Park Adventures Engineering, KinderBots Robotics, and Animation Studio. Summer camps are open for registration! View their Snapology of Harrisonburg’s full schedule and register here.
Valley Roots Garden Center
There is no better way to strengthen your child’s connection to plants and the natural world than through a hands-on gardening camp! Little Roots Gardening camp at Valley Roots Garden Center is the perfect place for your budding gardener to explore their green thumb, get their hands dirty, and share moments of discovery and growth with new friends. This year, Valley Roots is partnering with Snapology of Harrisonburg to offer a full day of hands-on STEM fun for children ages 4-6 and 7-11. Little Roots Gardening Camp will take place from 9:00am to 12:00pm. Add on a Snapology of Harrisonburg Camp from 1:00pm to 4:00pm to make it a full day! Learn more and register here.
Horizon’s Edge Sports Campus
Summer is the perfect time to burn off some energy and build athletic skills at Horizon’s Edge Sports Campus’ Multi-sport Day Camps. These adrenaline-filled youth camps teach children ages 6-12 the fundamentals of baseball, basketball, pickleball, volleyball, soccer, and more. Campers will get a chance to learn about and play a variety of sports along with traditional summer camp games and activities. Day camps run weekly from June 13 through August 5 from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Find out what skills your child can unlock this summer at Horizon’s Edge! View the schedule and register here.
Frontier Culture Museum
If your child is a hands-on history buff, look no further than the Frontier Culture Museum this summer. The Frontier Culture Museum offers week-long day camps for children ages 5-8 and 9-12 from June 3 through July 29. Summertime on the Frontier is an exciting blast of the past. Campers will look forward to getting their hands dirty and building an appreciation for the past through feeding livestock, fishing, singing and dancing, playing historic games, making crafts, taking lessons in the schoolhouse, building structures, and more! View their camp schedule and register here.
River Mountain Farm Camps
River Mountain Farm and Life Center is your family’s one-stop-shop for character and skill building summer fun. Janine of River Mountain Farm describes the farm’s mission as a place to reconnect with nature and find joy and fulfillment in the simple things in life. Summer camp themes include Pony and Farm camps (ages 4-13), Dance and Gymnastics Camps (ages 4-11), and Art Camp (ages 4-11). These small-group morning camps are designed to build your child’s confidence and develop skills like horsemanship, mindfulness, gymnastic movement, and different styles of painting. View River Mountain Farm’s full camp catalog to learn more and sign up here.
