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Building Connections that Strengthen Futures

Offered June 22-August 14 in Virginia Beach. Operation Camp provides opportunities for military children ages 5 (rising first graders) -12 years old to make meaningful connections.

Operation Summer Camp Hours: 6:45 AM-5:45 PM Monday-Friday

Location: Bayside Church 5025 Shell Road, Virginia Beach, VA, 23455

Cost: $250 Weekly includes weekly field trips, weekly swimming, and two snacks per day. Subsidies and scholarships available.

Active-Duty Registration: February 25, 2026

Veteran Families: May 11, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Operation Camp provides opportunities for military children ages 5-12 to make meaningful connections. For military children, who may face moving to a new city, state, and school every two to three years, these friendships, support networks, and memories last a lifetime.

Operation Camp focuses on:

  • Building confidence and enhancing self-image
  • Improving social skills that reflect age-appropriate behavior
  • Teaching conflict resolution and the healthy management and expression of anger
  • Increasing bonds with family and friends
  • Equipping military children and families with tools and resources to cope with the challenges of military life

A child’s formative years aren’t just based on the typical school-year calendar. We engage military children in a focused, but fun environment of childhood education. Socialization skills and healthy living behaviors are gained through our licensed Summer Camp.

Open 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM, our camp includes:

  • Licensed facility and trained staff;
  • Field trips;
  • Fitness & Crafts;
  • Healthy Snacks;
  • Weekly STREAM and Enrichment Activities;
  • FREE Camp T-Shirt

6:45–9:00 AM Arrival/Student-Choice Activities/Outdoor Play*
9:00–9:30 AM Morning Snack & Opening Ceremonies*
9:30–11:30 AM Outdoor Play/ STREAM Activities / Team Building Activities
11:30-12:00 PM Music and Movement
12:00-12:45 PM Lunch / Camper “Chill Time”
12:45-3:30 PM Outdoor Playground / Teambuilding
3:30-4:00 PM:  Snack and Chat
4:00-4:30 PM: DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) / Daily Log / Literacy Activities
4:30-4:50 PM: Yoga / Zumba / Dance / Movement
4:50-5:30 PM: Camper’s Choice
5:30-5:45 PM: Closing Ceremonies / Next Day Prep

 

*EXCEPTION is SWIM DAYSCampers MUST arrive by 8:20 AM to enjoy breakfast and prep for the pool.

 

 

Operation Summer Camp Hours:
6:45am- 5:45pm, Monday – Friday
Cost: $250/Week

A one-time $50 registration fee (per family) and the first week of tuition is DUE when completing the Summer Camp Registration Process.

Parents are encouraged to apply for subsidies. If families do not qualify, in-house scholarships are available.

All campers must have an enrollment form, ALL required documents, as well as the registration fee and first week of camp tuition for your child(ren) paid before they may attend camp. 

Enrollment Resources

Summer Camp Handbook

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Enrollment Form

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