DPR Camp Riverview (Scotland, MD)

Ages: 8-13 years | Cost: Free for DC Residents | Distance from DC: Less than 1hr | General Info: DC DPR's Camp Riverview is a free, overnight summer camp for DC youth ages 8-13, located on a 200-acre property in Scotland, Maryland, offering diverse outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, horseback riding, and environmental education. Registration must be done in-person

YMCA Camp Letts (Edgewater, MD)

Ages: 7-16 years | Cost: ~$1,039 per week | Distance from DC: Approx. 1 hr | General Info: A traditional camp experience on the Chesapeake Bay, offering a wide range of activities including watersports, ropes courses, archery, and arts & crafts. Focus on independence and community.

Sandy Hill Camp & Retreat Center (North East, MD)

Ages: 8-16 years | Cost: $1,750-$1975 per week | Distance from DC: Approx. 2 hrs | General Info: Traditional residential camp on 643 acres overlooking the Upper Chesapeake Bay. Campers choose three instructional activities daily from a list of 30, including horseback riding, zip-lining, and watersports.

Camp Rim Rock (Berkeley Springs, WV) - Girls Only

Ages: 6-16 years | Cost: $1900-$2,500 per week | Distance from DC: Approx. 2 hrs | General Info: Consistently highly rated, 70+ years of experience, focuses on horseback riding, performing arts, swimming, and traditional camp activities in a supportive all-girls environment.

Camp Twin Creeks (Marlinton, WV) 

Ages: 7-17 years | Cost: ~$1,800-$2,800 per week | Distance from DC: Approx. 2 hrs | General Info: Situated in the Allegheny Mountains, this co-ed camp offers a wide range of traditional activities, including a "MasterClass" program for focused learning in areas like culinary arts or horseback riding. Known for its strong community, supportive staff, and focus on youth development.

Camp Horizons (Harrisonburg, VA)

Ages: 6-17 years | Cost: $1,800-$1,975 per week | Distance from DC: Approx. 2 hrs | General Info: Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, offers over 50 programs and activities, including traditional camp activities, outdoor adventures, and unique offerings like moviemaking. ACA accredited.

YMCA Camp Tockwogh (Worton, MD)

Ages: 6-17 years | Cost: ~$1,000-$2,000 per week | Distance from DC: Approx. 2.25 hrs | General Info: Located on the Chesapeake Bay, offering extensive watersports (sailing, waterskiing, wakeboarding), as well as traditional camp activities like target sports, arts & crafts, and a famous "Wet-Willy" water slide.

Echo Hill Camp (Worton, MD)

Ages: 7-16 years old | Cost: $1,500-$3,000+ per week | Distance from DC: Approx. 2.5 hours | General Info: A long-standing camp (since 1914) on Maryland's Eastern Shore, offering a wide array of activities including sailing, waterskiing, crabbing, hiking, and an adventure course. Campers choose their daily activities.

Camp Tall Timbers (High View, WV)

Ages: 7-16 years | Cost: $1,350-$1,700 per week (2-7 week session options) | Distance from DC: Approx. 2.5-3 hours | General Info: Focuses on a personalized experience where campers individually schedule their activities, offering a wide variety of options from sports to arts and outdoor adventures.

Camp Puh'tok in the Pines (Monkton, MD)

Ages: 7-16 years | Cost: $800-1,750 per week | Distance from DC: Approx. 2.5-3 hrs | General Info: Focus on nature, unplugging, and traditional camp activities. Offers unique programs like a horse camp and Tipi Village with a Native American cultural focus.

Camp Mont Shenandoah (Millboro Springs, VA) - Girls Only 

Ages: 7-16 years | Cost: $1,700-2,100 per week | Distance from DC: Approx. 4 hrs | General Info: A traditional all-girls camp nestled in the Allegheny Mountains since 1927. Focuses on a diverse range of activities including horseback riding, swimming, arts & crafts, and outdoor adventures, emphasizing character development, friendship, and a strong sense of community.

Camp Hidden Meadows (Bartow, WV) 

Ages: 7-16 years | Cost: $1,875-$1975 per week | Distance from DC: Approx. 3.5 hrs | General Info: Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this co-ed camp offers a personalized experience with a customizable schedule for each camper. Activities include horseback riding, archery, canoeing, drama, hiking, swimming, ziplining, tennis, and a rock wall. Known for its engaging "wow of the week" special activities.

Camp Pinnacle (Hendersonville, NC) 

Ages: 7-15 years | Cost: ~$2,500 per week | Distance from DC: Approx. 6 hrs | General Info: A co-ed camp in the Blue Ridge Mountains focusing on adventure, personal growth, and building strong relationships. Campers participate in a wide range of activities including whitewater rafting, climbing, mountain biking, and traditional camp fun, with an emphasis on creating a defining and formative experience.

YMCA Camp Greenville (Cleveland, SC) 

Ages: 5-18 years (grades rising K-12) | Cost: $1,375-$1,625 per week | Distance from DC: Approx. 6 hrs | General Info: A traditional overnight adventure camp for boys and girls in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Offers a classic camp experience with a focus on adapting to today's children and parents' needs. Activities include waterfront activities, ropes courses, arts, and outdoor adventures.

Calleva: Ages: 4-16 | Duration: One day - One week | Cost: Starting at $670-$785 per week | Locations: MD & VA, bus transportation from DC included | Some day camps include a Thursday overnight if a full-sleepaway camp is not in the cards.

iD Tech Camps: Ages: 7-17 | Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm | Cost: Starting at $1,149 per week (overnight options available) | Locations: American University, various in MD & VA

Model UN Summer Camp @ Georgetown University: Ages: 11-17 | Cost: Starting at $3,049 per week (6 nights) | Location: GU campus | Day-camp option also available

Tech Revolution Summer Camps: Ages: 6-14 | Hours: 8:30-5:00pm | Cost: Starting at $599 per week | Location: GWU Mount Vernon Campus

Camp Accomplish: Ages: 5-18 | Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm | Cost: Starting at $1100 per week | Location: Nanjemoy, MD