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 Forest National Park in Dumfries, Virginia.
CAMP PROGRAM
Our camp program is outside in nature in the National Park. Camp activities include art, hiking, kayaking, paddleboarding, mindfulness & yoga, waterfall walks, cooking nutritious campfire meals, library, STEM, and outdoor play.
Throughout all our camp programming, campers learn to treat each other with kindness, use empathy, include others, and take care of the natural world.
SUMMER 2023
Overnight camp (ages 5-14)
Overnight camp for ages 5-14 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.
Culinary LIT (Leader-in-Training) & Culinary CIT (Counselor-in-Training) Programs: (ages 12-17)
Our unique leadership programs (Culinary 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!
One-week overnight camp (ages 6-14)
July 9-15, ages 6-12, $1195
July 16-22, ages 7-14, $1195
July 30-Aug 5, ages 6-12, $1195
Aug 6-12, ages 6-12, $1195
Two-night overnight camp (ages 5-11)
July 23-25, ages 5-11, $595
One-week Culinary LIT (ages 12-14)
Aug 6-12, ages 12-14, $1095
One-week Culinary CIT (ages 14-17)
July 16-22, ages 14-17, $595
July 30-Aug 5, ages 14-17, $595
Fee schedule and refund policy
Registration for Summer 2023 opens on January 24, 2023.
Find answers to commonly asked questions in the overnight camp FAQ or contact us with any additional questions you may have.
Learn more about what makes Camp Under the Stars unique!
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).
More information about safe behaviors at camp.
COVID PRECAUTIONS
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.
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 partial or full financial assistance.
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.
TRANSPORTATION
Campers are dropped off and picked up at camp, located in Prince William Forest National Park in Dumfries, VA. We look forward to providing additional drop-off/pick-up locations and transportation options in future summers.
