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2024 Registration Now Open

Explore, create, and connect at acac Summer Camp!

Something for Everyone

From swimming to sports, to arts and crafts, acac Summer Camp is the place to be for summer fun.

Registration for Summer Camp 2024 is open and filling fast!

  • Camp is open to both members and non-members
  • Open 7:30am – 6:00pm, Monday – Friday, June – August
  • Highly qualified counselors certified in CPR, AED and First Aid
  • Indoor & outdoor camp options
  • Sports facilities
  • Shaded pavilion
  • Outdoor fields
  • Swimming/water activities offered daily
  • Payment plans and Camper Cancellation Insurance available

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2024 Weekly Themes

Week 1 (June 10-14) | Color Week
Kick off summer camp 2024 with our annual color run. Start camp as an individual color, become part of a team and ultimately blend with the entire camp.

Week 2 (June 17-21) | Into the Galaxy
Explore the universe and beyond. This out of the world week is sure to create memories.

Week 3 (June 24-28) | Olympics
Groups games, individual challenges and medals to WIN. Our campers will be ready to step in for their country’s team as needed.

Week 4 (July 1-3) | Yes, to the MESS
Back by popular demand with even messier challenges… Do you dare to stay clean?

Week 5 (July 8-12) | Carnival
Ladies and Gentlemen and kids of all ages! Campers will figure out where they fit in our Big Top of Fun. 

Week 6 (July 15-19) | Inventors Workshop
Create, Explore and Connect with a week of inventions, builds and more.

Week 7 (July 22-26) | Ahoy! Set Sail!
Could it be pirates? Could it be a beach escape? Could it be “the yacht life”? Set sail with us on a week of watery adventure.

Week 8 (July 29-Aug 2) | Time Travelers
Hop into the acac time machines… will we go forwards in time or step back to ears from long ago?

Week 9 (Aug 5-9) | Magical Mayhem
Flying fairies, mischievous gnomes, rich royals and mischievous magicians abound in the week of mayhem.

Week 10 (Aug 12-16) | Critters, Creatures, & Crawlers
Explore animals both real and imagined in this week of discovery.

Mini Week 11 (Aug 19&20) | Lazy Dayz
Spend the last 2 days of summer relaxing with your group and swimming the day away.

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2024 Specialty Camps

Member $425 | Non-Member $500
Please note age restrictions

June 17-21 | Hike Virginia! (rising 5th-8th grade)
Spend a week exploring local trails, wilderness safety and geocaching. Campers will hike an average of 3 miles daily and hide their own geocache at the end of their week. Close toed shoes required for hiking. Restricted to campers in rising 5th through 8th grade.

June 24-28 | Swim Charlottesville (rising 5th-8th grade)
Spend the week exploring local swim spots in and around Charlottesville. Campers must be able to swim 50 meters without stopping and be comfortable in water. Campers will swim an average of 4+ hours a day.

July 8-12 | Hike Virginia (rising 5th-8th grade)
Spend a week exploring local trails, wilderness safety and geocaching. Campers will hike an average of 3 miles daily and hide their own geocache at the end of their week. Close toed shoes required for hiking. Restricted to campers in rising 5th through 8th grade.

Aug 5-9 | Mediaeval Mayhem (rising 3rd-6th grade)
Let your inner Larper out. Build a castle, defend your homeland, protect the woodland elves… this is a week of fun and Live Action Role-playing that will get everyone out in the final battle.

Art Camp
Let your inner artist spread their wings during a week of art and craft projects using multiple mediums!

  • July 15-19 (1st-3rd grade)
  • July 22-26 (4th-6th grade)
  • Aug 12-16 (3rd-6th grade)

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Tennis Camp

Join us this summer at acac Adventure Central for Tennis Camp featuring weekly full-day sessions of tennis activities. This camp offers children fun tennis instruction in a safe environment, available to Elementary and Middle School children and overseen by counselors trained by acac Tennis Pro, Cat DeSouza.

Dates | June 10 – Aug 16
Member $425 | Non-Member $500

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Lesson Ad-Ons

Save yourself some time and sign your child up for lessons while they’re at camp! Due to high demand, we recommend selecting these add-ons when registering and not waiting until camp is about to begin to add them. These will sell out!

Swim Lessons @ Adventure Central & Crozet Park
Featuring our Dolphin Swim School program!
acac Member $80 | Non-members $95

Tennis Lessons @ Adventure Central
acac Members $45 | Non-members $50

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What Our Families Say About acac Summer Camp

“I cannot say enough good things about the amazing people that work with our kids! They are fantastic and I have never met a more energetic group who loves kids and puts their needs first.” – Becca T.

“Conor had another fun summer with you all. Thank you all for providing a safe, fun environment for him!” – Melissa H.

“Sam was sad to go back to school because of leaving acac camp! We had a wonderful experience and are so thankful for the acac team and everything they do to provide a safe and fun environment for the kids.” – Britt F.

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2024 Summer Camp Pricing

Full Day Camp
acac Member $380/week | Non-member $450/week

Specialty Camps On-Site @ Adventure Central
acac Member $425/week | Non-Member $500/week

Notes:

  • There is an additional $25 Family Registration Fee applied to all registrations
  • Spread out your payments by setting up a payment plan
  • Protect against unforeseen schedule changes with our Camper Cancellation Insurance

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Learn More About acac Summer Camp

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