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Welcome to Camp Under the Stars! Founded in 2017, Camp Under the Stars is an overnight summer camp for ages 5-17. We are located in the Prince William National Forest in Dumfries, Virginia.
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CAMP PROGRAM
Our camp program is outside in nature in the National Forest. Camp activities include art, hiking, kayaking, paddleboarding, mindfulness & yoga, waterfall walks, cooking nutritious campfire meals, library, STEM, and outdoor play.
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Throughout all our camp programming, campers learn to treat each other with kindness, use empathy, include others, and take care of the natural world.
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SUMMER 2025 INFORMATION IS HERE!
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Overnight camp (ages 5-13)
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Overnight camp for ages 5-13 is designed for first-time campers and those who have camped before. Campers live in cabins with cots and electric lights, with flush toilets very close by. Some meals take place in the dining hall and others are prepared over a campfire. More information about overnight camp.
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LIT (Leader-in-Training) & CIT (Counselor-in-Training) Programs: (ages 13-17)
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Our unique leadership programs (LIT & CIT) include learning to be a camp counselor as well as culinary education in the kitchen and over the campfire. LITs & CITs will learn about child development and positive ways to interact with younger children. In the kitchen, LITs & CITs will learn about food safety, improve their cooking and baking skills, and help to prepare and cook camp meals. There will also be time for camp fun like art, hiking, kayaking, paddleboarding, waterfall walks, yoga, and more!
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One-week overnight camp (ages 6-13)
July 6-12, $1395
July 13-19, $1395
July 27-Aug 2, $1395
Aug 3-9, $1395
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Two-night overnight camp (ages 5-9)
July 20-22, $695
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One-week Culinary LIT (ages 13-14)
July 6-12, $1195
July 13-19, $1195
Aug 3-9, $1195
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One-week Culinary CIT (ages 14-17)
July 6-12, $1195
July 27-Aug 2, $1195
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Fee schedule and refund policy
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Register here for Summer 2025 beginning on January 14th!
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Find answers to commonly asked questions in the overnight camp FAQ or contact us with any additional questions you may have.
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Learn more about what makes Camp Under the Stars unique!
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At Camp Under the Stars, we are committed to creating a safe camp environment for all campers and staff. Campers are expected to behave in ways that are safe for themselves and others (emotionally and physically).
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More information about safe behaviors at camp.
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COVID PRECAUTIONS
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At Camp Under the Stars, safety has always been our first priority. We are taking COVID-19 and the safety of our campers and volunteers very seriously.
As a micro-camp, we have the flexibility to make the necessary changes to keep campers and staff safe. Our small group sizes and increased staff to camper ratio along with many acres of outdoor space allow us to easily adapt to the most current COVID guidelines.
More information about our COVID precautions.
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Camp Under the Stars is committed to providing a camp experience to all campers, regardless of their family's ability to pay the camp fee. Apply for financial assistance.
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SUPPORT & ACCOMMODATIONS
We will work with campers to make accommodations, including but not limited to, providing nutritious food alternatives for dietary restrictions and food allergies, accommodating campers with learning disabilities, anxiety, ADHD, sensory needs, autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, and speech, hearing or visual impairments. Please contact us before registering for camp to discuss your child's needs and whether Camp Under the Stars would be a great fit.
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TRANSPORTATION
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Campers are dropped off and picked up at camp, located in Prince William National Forest in Dumfries, VA. We look forward to providing additional drop-off/pick-up locations and transportation options in future summers.
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