Roanoke Parks and Recreation hosts summer camps between June and August each year. The dates vary based on the Roanoke City Schools calendar. See below for the latest information about camps for Summer 2026.
Outdoor Exploration Camp
MONDAY-FRIDAY| 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M.
(8-11) Get outside this summer with Roanoke Parks and Recreation Outdoor Exploration Camp! This camp is designed to keep your child engaged outside with nature activities from wilderness survival, nature crafts, and river ecology to outdoor recreation like hiking, ropes course, Zipline, caving, climbing, water sports (canoeing, kayaking, tubing or Stand Up Paddle Boarding), archery, slackline, rock climbing, and so much more! We will meet at Fishburn Park and travel each day to a new adventure.
Date: June 22-26, July 20-24, August 3-7
Time: 8am – 5pm
Price: $295
Register: https://www.playroanoke.com/summer-camps/
Big Adventure Camp
MONDAY-FRIDAY| 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M.
(Ages 12-14) Get outside this summer with Roanoke Parks and Recreation Big Adventure Camp! We’ve created a new summer camp experience geared toward different, more challenging excursions for older youth. While similar to Outdoor Exploration Camp, we’ll be exploring different venues and building various adventure skills for a new engaging experience.
If you are not familiar with our summer camp program, don’t fret! First-time participants are certainly welcome. Our activities include but are not limited to hiking, caving, water sports (canoeing, kayaking, tubing or Stand-Up Paddle Boarding), rope course, archery, zipline, slackline and rock climbing. We will meet at Fishburn Park and travel each day to a new adventure.
Date: July 6-10
Time 8am – 5pm
Price: $310
Fundamentals of Mountain Biking Summer Camp
MONDAY-FRIDAY| 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M.
(Ages 8 -10) We’ve partnered with Star City Cycling to create a fast-paced, adventure-filled week designed for campers who love exploring the outdoors on their bike. Roanoke is known as the mountain biking capital of the East, with more than 400 miles of rideable trails, making it the perfect place to introduce young riders to the incredible terrain our region has to offer. Mountain biking is an exciting way to experience nature and allows us to travel farther and faster than we can on foot.
For safety reasons, participants should already feel comfortable riding on paved surfaces before signing up. This means campers should be able to balance confidently, maintain steady momentum, know how to brake properly and ride without frequent stops.
This camp is designed for riders who want to learn the basic fundamentals of mountain biking. Throughout the week, campers will develop beginner and early intermediate skills such as cornering on tighter trails, shifting at the right moments, climbing and descending hills, navigating obstacles, practicing trail etiquette, performing basic bike maintenance, and understanding general ride safety.
Each day begins with warm-ups followed by an extended trail ride to different locations around the region. Daily schedules will include roughly half a day of mountain biking and half a day of traditional outdoor camp activities such as kayaking, swimming, environmental education, and more.
Date: June 8-June 12
Time 8am – 5pm
Price $365
All-Day Summer P.L.A.Y. Day Camp
(K-5th grade only; must have completed Kindergarten) Join us for a summer packed full of activities! With convenient weekly sessions at three locations, this summer all-day version of our After School P.L.A.Y. program includes sports and games, speakers/instructors, arts and crafts, and various field trips, all with a focus on overall youth development. Qualified, trained, and experienced staff will initiate fun and interactive activities for all participants.
Dates: June 16 - July 31, 2026
Time: Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (excluding holidays)
Price: $150/per week (Breakfast, Lunch, and Snack provided)
Participants can register weekly, or for the entire summer
To register for this camp, visit our offices at 215 Church Ave, SW, Suite 303, or at Preston, Eureka, and Grandin during the after school program. Please call 540-853-2236 for more information. Space is limited and this is contingent upon RCPS school schedule.
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