Charlottesville City Schools (CCS) is thrilled to share this listing of summer opportunities! These offerings are run by the schools, the City, or our program partners, and the activities are free, financially accessible, or offer scholarships. We hope this list shows a diverse range of summer programs and activities for students of all ages!
What to Expect:
Academic Enrichment:
Summer school programs to support academic progress and prevent summer learning loss.
Engaging learning opportunities in STEM, arts, and literacy.
Recreational Activities:
Sports camps, swim lessons, and outdoor adventures.
Exciting arts and cultural programs.
Community Engagement:
Volunteer opportunities and community service projects.
Stay Tuned for More Information!
We will continue to update this listing with details or additional offerings. Want to suggest a program offered by one of our partners that we should include? Let us know in the comments!
Extended School Year (Per IEP): June 9 - July 24th
All sites are closed: June 17 for voting, June 19 for Juneteenth, and July 3rd
*There will be no Summer Academy on Fridays at any location.
Time:
Summer Academy at BME (Rising 1st-Rising 4th) 8:30AM - 12:30PM
Summer Academy at Walker (Rising 5th-Rising 9th) 9:30AM - 1:30PM
**Excluding Health / PE for rising 9th
CHS 7:45AM - 1:15PM
LMA 10AM - 2PM
Locations:
Burnley Moran will house all of the elementary summer academy.
Summit Elementary School will house Parks and Recreation Programs.
Walker will house Walker AND the Buford summer academy.
CHS will be held at CHS.
CHARLOTTESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL VIRTUAL SUMMER ACADEMY
AT-A-GLANCE
Dates: June 9th - July 17th, 2025
COURSES:
Health and PE 09 (1 credit)
Health and PE 10 (1 credit) includes Driver Education
Econ & Personal Finance (1 credit)
ONLINE REGISTRATION:
April 7 - May 30th, 2025 (School counselors cannot register students for virtual summer courses; Online registration only- the 2025 link will go live on April 7th, 2024)
COURSE ORIENTATIONS:
Current Buford and CHS students will have an in person orientation before the end of the school year.***** Rising high school students who did not attend Charlottesville City Schools during the 24-25 school year are not eligible to enroll in our summer programming this summer.
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Registration is a two part process.
1. Student information and course(s) selection.
2. Online Payment.
You must complete both steps by May 30th to be registered.
TUITION PRICES
Courses: 1 Credit
Full Price: $400
Reduced Lunch: $200
Free Lunch: $25
Overview and Requirements (Virtual Summer Courses)
Virtual Summer Academy is a rigorous program designed to offer students the opportunity to complete up to 1 credit. Students are tasked to complete a year's worth of activity in six weeks. Therefore, the courses are intensive and demanding. Students will be expected to perform at their maximum level to pass a virtual course.
Virtual Course Expectations:
All virtual summer school courses are 6 weeks in length.
Students should plan to spend approximately 4-6 hours PER DAY on learning content and completing course assignments.
Office hours are available weekly with your instructor for support.
IN-PERSON Requirements
Mandatory Orientation for all courses enrolled
Driver’s Education final exam.
Econ and Personal Finance final exam.
Internet & Technology:
Students are expected to have regular, reliable access to the internet.
Late Work:
This is a fast paced session, students are expected to turn in assignments by their due date. Any late/missing submissions will receive a 50%.
Students can work ahead on course work and are expected to do so for planned absences such as vacations or camps.
Virtual PE Injury and Illness Policy
Our online summer school program does not provide an alternate PE curriculum for students with injuries or illness that prevent them from completing course work for extended periods of time. (ex. Broken bone, major acute illness, etc.)Students are encouraged to take the course face to face or virtual during the school year when they are well.
If a student is unable to complete the PE curriculum due to injury or illness, they will be removed from the course and will need to contact their school counselor regarding scheduling in the future.
Please notify your instructor immediately if an extenuating illness or injury occurs so you can be withdrawn from the course(s) impacted.
Spring into Adventure with Spring Break Camp at the Y, a fun-filled journey of friendship-building, self-confidence, and learning to embody the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Spring Break Camp is part of School’s Out Camp at the Y. To see other available dates, visit School’s Out Camp!
A fun camp eXperience just for tweens! Enjoy a mix of project-based and STEM activities, a focus on music and science, fun field trips, and so much more.
Community Attention Youth Internship Program - Summer 2025
Dates: June 23 - August 3
Highlights:
Designed to offer youth the opportunity to explore different careers while developing workplace readiness skills and identifying strengths.
An 8-week summer internship program for youth in the Charlottesville area. We offer an orientation focused on developing soft skills.
Each intern will receive a CAYIP Counselor, like a job coach, and complete a résumé by the end of the session.
Interns will receive a performance based stipend of $15/hr working 20 hours each week with the potential to earn $1,800 in the summer session.
This is an opportunity for 14-21 year olds.
Participants must complete an online application and interview.
APPLICATIONS OPEN APRIL 1ST!
For further details, visit the CAYIP website at
www.charlottesville.gov/256 or contact the CAYIP Coordinator at raglandls@charlottesville.gov
Teens GIVE Summer 2025
Dates: June 16-August 8, 2025
Description:
Teens GIVE is a structured and supervised prosocial activity that utilizes the service-learning model. Service-learning is a research-based teaching and learning strategy that engages youth in service to meet learning objectives and address real-world issues
Daily Schedule:
10-11am: Pick up, transportation to site and morning snack
11am-noon: Service project at one of our partner sites and reflection
12-3pm: Lunch break, followed by a recreation activity
3-4pm: Drop off
Transportation within the City/Urban Albemarle ring and lunch are provided, and limited scholarships are available to City & County residents.
P&R summer camp program includes weekly trips to the pool and a field trip to an exciting destination. A nutritious breakfast and lunch are provided through the USDA Summer Food Service Program. The registration deadline is 7 days before the start of a new week.
Dates and hours:
June 16 through July 25, 2025 (No camp June 19 and July 4)
7:30 am – 5:30 pm
Fees:
Weekly fee of $95.00 residents and $150.00 for non-residents. Financial assistance is available through the Scholarship Program.
Inclusion
Please contact Adaptive Recreation for more information about camp inclusion for persons with disabilities.
Transportation
Transportation to and from general summer camp sites will be available through Charlottesville Pupil Transportation. Transportation to and from Ultimate Adventure Camp is not provided.
Scholarships
City residents in need of financial assistance may apply for our scholarship program by mail or online. Scholarship applications must be submitted and approved prior to registration. Scholarship processing takes 7-10 business days.
Camp Shenandoah
Ages 6-9 (Must be 6 years old on or before 9/30/25) (Rising 1st through 4th Graders)
Location: Summit Elementary
Create memories that will last a lifetime at Camp Shenandoah! Campers will enjoy the benefits of outdoor activities, sports, nature discoveries, interactive games, enrichment activities for learning and building new skills, and participate in hands-on arts and crafts projects. Each week will feature a new theme and creative projects designed to keep campers engaged and having fun this summer while making new friends! This camp is for rising first through fourth graders.
Camp Blue Ridge
Ages 10-12 (Rising 5th through 7th Graders)
Location: Johnson Elementary
Create memories that will last a lifetime at Camp Blue Ridge! Campers will enjoy the benefits of outdoor activities, sports, nature discoveries, interactive games, enrichment activities for learning and building new skills, and participate in hands-on arts and crafts projects. Each week will feature a new theme and creative projects designed to keep campers engaged and having fun this summer while making new friends!
Ultimate Adventure Camp
Ages 6-12 (Rising 1st through 7th Graders)
Are you looking for a great way to end your summer? Ultimate Adventure Camp will give your camper the opportunity to enjoy their last few days of summer as we jam-pack the week with field trips! Campers can participate in many different activities as they “ad-venture” out into the Charlottesville community and beyond. The schedule and parent packet will be emailed to all participants in mid-July. The camp fee includes field trip admission, field trip transportation. This camp does not provide transportation for campers to and from camp.
2025 Camp Wildrock in the Schoolyard (space is limited)!
Wildrock, a non-profit that promotes nature play for health and happiness, is hosting FREE SUMMER DAY CAMPS for 6-10 year olds enrolled in C’ville City Schools!
Play outside, make friends, and take a field trip to Wildrock's Nature Play and Discovery Center!
WHERE AND WHEN:
Location: Summit Elementary School
Dates: 7/7-7/11 & 7/14-7/18
M-Th Times, 8:30 AM-2:30 PM
*Free lunch is available. Families responsible for transport and snack.*
KidsCollege@PVCC offers a variety of enrichment, career exploration and lifelong learning classes for 1st through 12th graders. Topics include art, coding, culinary, drones, engineering, gaming, healthcare, music, science and many more!
More than 30% of the students who attend KidsCollege receive scholarships. Our goal is that every child who wants to attend KidsCollege can without a financial burden. Your donation, in any amount, will benefit all of the children in our community.
Elements of Peace
Summer Program 2025
Dates: Saturday, August 9th to Tuesday, August 12th (8:45AM - 4:30PM)
Ages: 12-14 recommended (Mature & enthusiastic 11 year olds as well as 15 year olds who may like to become counselors for future programs are also encouraged to apply!)
Location: Camp Holiday Trails. Youth will spend most of the time outdoors, weather permitting.
Cost: $400. Partial and full need-based scholarships are available. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
* Lunch, healthy snacks, T-shirts, and other surprises are included!
Contact: If you have any issues or questions about attendance, cost, or participation, please email Polina Mischenko at elementsofpeaceprogram@gmail.com or polina@virginia.edu.
*This program is developed and implemented in collaboration with the Contemplative Sciences Center, University of Virginia.
In just 8 days, students will: Collaborate in Teams – Cultivate self-awareness & empathy to ignite innovation. Harness AI for Good – Use AI consciously to navigate sustainable solutions. Be Future-Ready – Anticipate challenges and design solutions rooted in your values. Create Real Impact – Build ventures that align profit with sustainability. Enhance Problem-Solving – Confront assumptions & make decisions that balance logic with intuition.
When: July 14 – 27
Each session: M,W,F ( 9am – 1pm) & Final Weekend Sat, Sun (9am – 5pm)
Music Resource Center is thrilled to announce our Summer 2025 Camp Lineup – packed with new additions, creative collaborations, and of course, all your favorite classics!
Teaming up with C4K, UVA Music, and an incredible crew of local artists to bring members an unforgettable summer full of music, creativity, and connection.
Curious about what each of our 2025 summer camps entail? Check out the descriptions below!
Rock Band Camp
June 9-June 1
July 28-August 1
Ever wanted to play in a band? You’re in luck! During our Summer Rock Band Camp, MRC staff will guide you through the process of learning, practicing, and recording your favorite songs.
Songwriting
June 23-June 27
July 21-July 25
Want to write your first song? Need some time to hone your craft? During our songwriting workshop, members will have time to work and receive feedback on their original songs. There will be discussion sessions with MRC staff and guest artists about process, song forms, developing initial ideas, and so much more. There will also be open feedback sessions where participants can (but are not required to) share their works in progress. Staff will be making the rounds for one on one workshopping throughout the week. By the end of the camp, it is our goal for students to have written or collaboratively composed their own original music and record it in our studio!
Mixing Camp
July 14 – July 18
Practice your mixing skills and learn how to pull the most out of your recordings! The MRC’s Orion Redwolf and guest local pros will share their knowledge and experience to help you crack the code on your own emotionally effective mixing strategies. What the heck is mixing? Mixing is the process of taking audio tracks and blending them together to create a cohesive, articulate final product. Thinking of this process as blending favorite flavors in cooking or editing your social media content helps to break down this complex process into manageable chunks. While this camp will include a decent amount of technical information, the overarching themes are “Does this sound good?” and “Does this emotionally move me through the song?”.
Topics include:
Mix Prep and Gain Staging
Palette and STYLZING
What to start with?
EQ and Compression techniques
When am I done? Plz help, I’ve listened to this snare drum for 18 hrs and have lost focus.
Dynamic effects and automation
Musical Circuits
August 4-August 8
The MRC and C4K are teaming up this year to bring you Musical Circuits! Alex Christie from UVA, Kittie Cooper from the MRC, and C4K Clubhouse staff will guide us through an experience of making electronic instruments out of non-conventional objects. Along the way we’ll learn about electricity and how we can man
