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Physical and Recreational Activities
ACAC Charlottesville
Our variety of youth programs keep your little ones engaged in fun and educational activities. Splashing and playing together during Family Time hours is a great way to stay active. Looking for a few hours for yourself? Register your kids for Kids Night Out or Kids Morning Out!
Albemarle County Parks and Recreation
The County Middle School Sports Program is held at all 5 Albemarle County Middle Schools (Homeschoolers are welcome as well). Includes volleyball, soccer, lacrosse, tennis flag football programs and more. Additionally, dance classes, basketball, pickleball, karate lessons, tai chi, yoga, paddleboard and fitness classes for all ages round out the offerings. There is adaptive recreation for ages 8 and up.
Albemarle-Charlottesville 4-H
The Albemarle/Charlottesville 4-H Program offers many exciting activities for kids! Join a local club and work on hands-on projects; join us for one of our camping experiences; participate in a workshop or contest; enjoy programs offered through our local schools; or contact us with suggestions of other ways we might bring 4-H to your neighborhood!
More specifically, youth can be involved in Albemarle 4-H in four ways:
More specifically, youth can be involved in Albemarle 4-H in four ways:
Botanical Garden of the Piedmont
The mission of the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont is to welcome all community members and visitors to engage in nature, to inspire learning through the beauty and importance of plants, to advance sustainability, and to promote human and environmental well-being.
Camp Friendship
You share. You make forts. You make friends. Our Camp Friendship programs are strengthened by a village life atmosphere that brings campers together. After a fun filled day of activities, our cabins offer the perfect setting for campers to connect and feel what it means to be part of the Camp Friendship family. There are camps for kids ages 7 to 16.
Camp Holiday Trails
Located in Charlottesville, VA, Camp Holiday Trails is a nonprofit year-round camp for children and teens with medical needs and their siblings. Since 1974, we’ve been building community, resilience, and joy through inclusive, medically-supported camp experiences for families across the Mid-Atlantic region.
Charlottesville Community Bikes
Charlottesville Community Bikes is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) bicycle shop that promotes environmentally-sound transportation,
recycles bicycles, and makes cycling accessible in Charlottesville, VA.
We believe bicycles can be a means to social change, addressing issues of equity, access, and inclusion.
recycles bicycles, and makes cycling accessible in Charlottesville, VA.
We believe bicycles can be a means to social change, addressing issues of equity, access, and inclusion.
Charlottesville Parks and Recreation Camps
Our programs offer kids sports like basketball, soccer, tennis, golf, swim, gymnastics, dance, skateboarding and more are offered, with options for all skill levels. Seasonal leagues, clinics, and camps ensure year-round opportunities. In addition, the city hosts kids classes such as jewelry making, sewing, art, cooking, STEM and therapeutic recreation.
City of Charlottesville Parks & Recreation- Adaptive Recreation
We provide recreation programs for individuals with disabilities. These include ongoing skills programs, community outings, special events and overnight trips. We begin at age 6 and offer monthly youth/teen programs as well as 7 weeks of summer camp.
Decades Arcade
Central VA's largest arcade with over 120 games! $12 /person age 4+ Fri 5-10, Sat 1:30-10, Sun 1:30-6
Fry Spring's Beach Club - Scholarships Available
Established in 1921, FSBC uniquely blends modern day life and yesteryear charm. It offers members and their guests a summertime resort in the heart of Charlottesville. Come join the Club and swim, grill, play and lounge with us! FSBC extends full membership scholarships to up to 10% of its families each year. Scholarship families receive full access to the club and may opt to participate in swim lessons and/or swim team as well. Older children may seek employment at the club, a popular avenue for many teens at FSBC.
Many children in the area from families with low-income have not had access to pools or swim lessons and feel uncomfortable around the water. FSBC can provide swim lessons for new swimmers in these families or connect them with the Ben Hair Just Swim for Life program, a local non-profit operating out of FSBC. The program’s goal is to “waterproof” participants so that they are first safe around water. Upon learning how to swim, many children are eager to continue swimming and go on to join the FSBC Swim Team.
FSBC is seeking to expand its scholarship program through work with community partners and local schools. We encourage under-represented families to apply directly and members to nominate families for scholarships as well.
Many children in the area from families with low-income have not had access to pools or swim lessons and feel uncomfortable around the water. FSBC can provide swim lessons for new swimmers in these families or connect them with the Ben Hair Just Swim for Life program, a local non-profit operating out of FSBC. The program’s goal is to “waterproof” participants so that they are first safe around water. Upon learning how to swim, many children are eager to continue swimming and go on to join the FSBC Swim Team.
FSBC is seeking to expand its scholarship program through work with community partners and local schools. We encourage under-represented families to apply directly and members to nominate families for scholarships as well.
H.E.R. Sports
H.E.R. Sports seeks to address disparities that will overcome obstacles and break down barriers that will forge new pathways for greater engagement in girl sports. Our programs are inclusive to addressing holistic needs of girls at various stages of their personal and athletic development.
Visit the Website to view the 2025 Program Guide & FLAG Football program
Visit the Website to view the 2025 Program Guide & FLAG Football program
Putt-Putt Charlottesville
Mission: To provide families with a safe, clean, wholesome entertainment venue where they can have an enjoyable experience for a reasonable cost in their own community.
The First Tee of the Virginia Blue Ridge
Our mission is to provide transformational and educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values, and promote healthy choices through the game of golf.
Triple C Camp
Triple C Camp is about adventure, friendship, fun, discovery, and challenge. It is a safe place where independence is fostered and trying new things is encouraged.
We believe in the “Challenge by Choice” philosophy. Our staff are trained to encourage all campers to participate in all programs offered. However, some campers do not feel comfortable in all settings – at Triple C they have the option to participate, observe their group, or make special arrangements with the Director’s consent. The activities are designed with the campers in mind so that all can have a safe, fun summer.
MISSION: Triple C Camp exists to provide children a safe, fun, experience in a traditional camp environment. Everyone at Triple C learns about themselves as well as working with others, all while creating positive lifelong memories.
We believe in the “Challenge by Choice” philosophy. Our staff are trained to encourage all campers to participate in all programs offered. However, some campers do not feel comfortable in all settings – at Triple C they have the option to participate, observe their group, or make special arrangements with the Director’s consent. The activities are designed with the campers in mind so that all can have a safe, fun summer.
MISSION: Triple C Camp exists to provide children a safe, fun, experience in a traditional camp environment. Everyone at Triple C learns about themselves as well as working with others, all while creating positive lifelong memories.
Virginia Basketball Association (VABA)
The Virginia Basketball Academy is a comprehensive, year-round basketball training program comprised of a variety of learning opportunities for boys and girls of all ages. Our unique program consists of camps, mini-camps, clinics, coaches clinics, weekly skills academies, winter leagues, travel/AAU teams and private and group instruction.
Each program is detailed and disciplined in its planning and approach. The VABA basketball teaching curriculum is aimed at helping each participant develop a love for the game of basketball, work toward real improvement on the court and beyond, and carry out the VABA mission of building character and shaping lives through the game of basketball.
VABA is a organization based on Christian values and principles. However, there is no aim to proselytize - those of all philosophies/religions are embraced. The basis of our mission comes from a desire to follow a calling to joyfully and humbly serve members of our community and demonstrating proper leadership in character for our youth and their families.
Each program is detailed and disciplined in its planning and approach. The VABA basketball teaching curriculum is aimed at helping each participant develop a love for the game of basketball, work toward real improvement on the court and beyond, and carry out the VABA mission of building character and shaping lives through the game of basketball.
VABA is a organization based on Christian values and principles. However, there is no aim to proselytize - those of all philosophies/religions are embraced. The basis of our mission comes from a desire to follow a calling to joyfully and humbly serve members of our community and demonstrating proper leadership in character for our youth and their families.
Virginia Discovery Museum
The Virginia Discovery Museum is a small, nonprofit children's museum for families with infants to kids age 8. VDM seeks to foster intellectual curiosity and development for all children in our community through hands-on educational, exploratory, and imaginative play across 6,000 square feet of exhibit space.
Virginia Outside
We provide the opportunity for kids to explore the outdoors and gain confidence in new skills. Our playground is the river, private ponds, parks, and bike parks.
Our counselors are a variety of teachers, avid anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts who are passionate about sharing their love of the outdoors with our campers!
Look below at one of our many fun, exciting, and educational camps!!
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Registration for Summer 2025 Day Camps will open January 1, 2025
Registration for Summer 2025 Overnight Camps is OPEN!
Our counselors are a variety of teachers, avid anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts who are passionate about sharing their love of the outdoors with our campers!
Look below at one of our many fun, exciting, and educational camps!!
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Registration for Summer 2025 Day Camps will open January 1, 2025
Registration for Summer 2025 Overnight Camps is OPEN!
Vizion Sports Association
Vizion Sports Association was founded on the principles of providing all youth the opportunity to play their chosen sport while showcasing their talents. The platform that we provide allows your athlete(s) to be exposed to high-level competition and professional personnel, in hopes of securing an opportunity to play at the collegiate level!
Wartime Fitness Warriors
Wartime Fitness Warriors is a gym that operates as nonprofit 501c3 organization with a mission is to inspire youth to gain mental, physical and health benefits by creatively integrating boxing which promotes self-confidence while acting as a safe haven and outlet within the community.
Westview on the James
Westview on the James is a summer camp and retreat center, founded by the United Methodist Church in 1966 as a place apart to grow closer to God. Beautifully located on 780 acres of rolling hills and fields, including an 18-acre lake and 1 mile of riverfront, in Goochland, Westview continues to be a place to grow and connect.
Wildrock
Wildrock offers after school programs, camps, field trips and playscape hours.
Program costs range from free to $365.
meg@wildrock.org
Program costs range from free to $365.
meg@wildrock.org
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