This year we are offering five different day camps, which allow your kids to participate in educational experiences in a theme park environment. With so many things to do, from behind the scenes and animal interactions to STEM and art activities, they are sure to have an amazing adventure this summer.
Virginia Day Camps for Kids
All camps offer a fun, quality educational experience with superior safety standards and low counselor-to-camper ratios. Experiences include
- • Things to do for kids, such as reading stories, singing songs and playing games.
- • Interactive labs, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) and art projects.
- • Discussions about animal care, animal training, husbandry and rescue efforts (rehabilitation & release).
- • 1 day spent at Water Country USA learning about operations while allowing time for play (Camps ages 10+).
All campers will receive one (1) Busch Gardens Camp shirt and one (1) water bottle with holder for the week. Two (2) snacks are provided daily.
It's One Week of Kid-Friendly Summer Fun
Camp for Ages 6 - 7 S-Curve Card
Building Wonders
Week-long day camp, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Campers will learn about the arts like artisan specialties, stage performances and culinary creations. They will have the opportunity to create arts/crafts related to experiences in the park.
2024 Dates available:- • June 24 - 28
- • July 1 - 5
- • July 15 - 19
- • July 29 - August 2
- • August 5 - 9
Camp for Ages 8 - 9
European Explorer
Week-long day camp, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Campers will learn about the different European countries that are showcased at our park and explore their culture, history and language.
2024 Dates available:- • June 24 - 28
- • July 1 - 5
- • July 8 - 12
- • July 15 - 19
- • July 22 - 26
- • July 29 - August 2
- • August 5 - 9
- • August 12 - 16
Camp for Ages 10 - 11
Daring Discoveries
Week-long day camp, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Campers will get exclusive behind-the-scenes tours of some of our top attractions, learn about the physics of our rides during our Roller Coasters 101 experience, meet and greet with some of our animals and so much more.
No matter what your camper's passion, there will be an activity for them to enjoy from math and science to culinary and art.
2024 Dates available:- • June 24 - 28
- • July 1 - 5
- • July 8 - 12
- • July 15 - 19
- • July 22 - 26
- • July 29 - August 2
- • August 5 - 9
- • August 12 - 16
Camp for Ages 12 - 13
Theme Park Creator!
Week-long day camp, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Explore and interact with the specialized departments that help make our theme park a success. Campers will also have the opportunity to participate in a creative project, where they will design their own theme park.
2024 Dates available:- • June 24 -28
- • July 1 - 5
- • July 8 - 12
- • July 15 - 19
- • July 22 - 26
- • July 29 - August 2
- • August 5 - 9
- • August 12 - 16
Camp for Ages 14 - 16
Amazing Careers!
Week-long day camp, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Meet the teams behind Busch Gardens and learn about all of the amazing career opportunities a theme park has to offer.
Representatives from our Culinary, Entertainment, Landscape, Merchandise, Ride Operations and Zoological departments will speak with campers about their specialized areas.
2024 Dates available:- • July 8 - 12
- • July 22 - 26
Camp Extended Care
If you aren't able to drop off your camper between 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. or pick-up your camper at 4 p.m., don't worry. Camp counselors will watch and interact with the campers as they engage in activities, games & movies. We offer before camp care* from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. and after camp care* in the evenings until 6 p.m. You may purchase camp care for one day or the entire week.
- • Before Camp Care: Mon 8:00-9:00 a.m. and Tues-Fri 7:30-9:00 a.m.
- • After Camp Care: Mon-Fri 4:00-6:00 p.m.
* Additional fee each day or for all week. Camp Extended Care is only available for campers during the week they are participating in one of our camp programs. Does not provide any additional educational learning experiences.
Youth & Educational Programs
Explore one-of-a-kind educational experiences for students, teachers, and youth groups at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. There’s something for everyone from graduation celebrations, physics programs, sleep overs, music festivals, and more.