Category Archives: Kids Rec

Summer Reading Picks from Eliza Kinkz

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Shenandoah University Children’s Literature Conference, presenter and [...]

two school age kids dressed in shorts and backpacks walking to camp at edge of trees
Free Summer Packing Lists & Printables for Virginia Families

Sending your child to summer camp for the first time? Wondering what to pack, when [...]

Empowering Youth Mountain Biking in Charlottesville with 3 Cats Racing

Explore mountain biking for young athletes

lavender farm
Top Family-Friendly Charlottesville Events in June 2026

What to do around town in June

children playing with hula hoops outside at VMFA family day
Top Family-Friendly Charlottesville Events in May 2026

What to do around town in May

Children picking tulips at Chiles Orchard Tulip Days
Top Family-Friendly Charlottesville Events in April 2026

What to do around town in April

STEAm spring break camp featuring child with robotics and car model
Charlottesville Spring Break Camps

Spring break camps are where fun & learning happen!

Young Boy Having Fun In Garden Chasing And Bursting Bubbles
Best Preschool Summer Camps in Charlottesville

Summer fun and learning for the youngest campers

teens canoe at camp
The Guide to Sleepaway Summer Camps for Virginia Kids

Sleepaway Summer Camp Fun!

kids doing a sack race at summer camp in Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville Summer Camps: The Ultimate Guide by Local Experts

Find all your favorite summer camps from horseback riding and sleepaway programs to arts & [...]

Two young boys kayaking down a beautiful river. Smiling and having fun together on a warm day at summer camp
Best Summer Camps in Charlottesville for Elementary School Kids

Find a camp to explore a new interest or perfect a favorite passion

Children jumping off a raft at Camp Twin Creeks West Virginia
Summer Adventures at Camp Twin Creeks

Explore a sleepaway camp in West Virginia that's a favorite with Charlottesville families