Summer Programs 2026

JUNE 22 – JULY 31

• Week 1: June 22 – 26
• Week 2: June 29 – July 2
  *Closed Friday, July 3
• Week 3: July 6 – July 10
• Week 4: July 13 – 17
• Week 5: July 20 – 24
• Week 6: July 27 –31

CAMP HOURS

• Full-day camp: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Half-day morning camp: 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
• Half-day afternoon camp: 11:45 to 3:00 p.m.

Our youngest campers must be at least 5 years old by September 2, 2026 in accordance with Virginia state licensing requirements.

Grade level requirements for each camp are listed in the program descriptions.

Registration

• Register through our online registration system, Campwise.
• Registrations are NOT accepted 
  Friday-Sunday prior to the session start date. 

Fees

• A $100 deposit per camp is due at the time of registration.
• The cost of programs vary and can be found on the weekly grids and in the program descriptions.
• You may opt for payment plans at the time of registration. Pay plans will be set up in equal payments to be fully paid by June 1, 2026 and charged automatically to the credit card on file. 

• If your camp balance exceeds $2,000, you will automatically be enrolled in a payment plan unless you contact the camp office to make other arrangements.

• From June 1 forward, fees must be paid in full at the time of registration. 
• Campers with an outstanding balance will not be permitted to attend Summer at the Academy.
• Visa, American Express, MasterCard, and Discover are accepted.

Refunds

• A refund will not be given unless requested in writing two weeks prior to the opening date of the sessions(s) for which your camper is enrolled.
  • Cancellations prior to May 29: 75% of the per camp deposit is non-refundable.
  • Cancellations on or after May 29:  camp deposit is non-refundable.
• No refund will be given for a camper dismissed due to disciplinary action.
• Camp fees will not be prorated for illness or other reasons a camper is unable to attend the full week(s).
• All camps and course offerings are subject to maximum and minimum enrollments and under-enrolled programs may be cancelled.

Medical Support/Medications

Please comply with these guidelines for any medication to be administered during camp.

Swimming Pool

The pool at Norfolk Academy is 4 ft. to 13 ft. with the shallow end clearly marked by a rope down the center. The pool is used for both swimming lessons and free swim periods.

• Most camps include a swim period so campers should pack a swim suit and towel daily, but please refer to the program descriptions for confirmation about swim time.
• The pool staff consists of certified lifeguards and instructors. Lifeguards will review the pool rules at the start of each week.

• Swim tests are only given to those campers that would like to swim (or dive) in the deep end. This test is not required! The swim test consists of swimming 1 length of the pool comfortably without stopping.

• We encourage all new swimmers OR swimmers that are not able to touch the bottom of the shallow end to wear a life jacket. The lifeguards will help campers secure the lifejacket before getting into the water. Parents may send in “wings” or their child’s own lifejacket. Please make sure all property is clearly marked.   

Lunch

• Lunch is included in ALL camp registrations.
• Campers may bring a bagged lunch or eat a hot lunch in our Refectory.
• Lunch service includes an entrée, side, dessert, and drink. We also have a deli bar and a fruit and yogurt bar.
• The Summer lunch menu will be available online prior to the first day of camp.
• All half-day camps eat lunch from 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
• If your child has food allergies or a specific diet, please provide that information on the health intake form during registration.

Summer 2025 Lunch Menu

Summer at the Academy Camp T-shirt

• Each camper will receive one T-shirt with his or her summer registration. Please indicate size preference on the application.

Dress requirements

• All clothes and equipment should be labeled with your camper’s name. 
• Athletic shoes are required for both indoor and outdoor activities. NO Flip flops, open-toed shoes, Crocs, and other shoes not secured to the feet, please.
• Most camps include a swim period so campers should pack a swim suit and towel daily, but please read program descriptions to confirm.

LOST & FOUND

• Found items are held for two weeks. Items remaining longer than two weeks will be donated. 
• Follow us on Instagram @NAHAPPYCAMPER. Found items will be posted weekly.
• Norfolk Academy is not responsible for any items lost while participating in summer camps.

Field Trips

Some of our programs include day trips to off-campus sites as noted in the program descriptions. By signing the online camp registration form you authorize your child to participate in sponsored field trips and to travel in Norfolk Academy owned or contracted vehicles. 

Bus Conduct Rules

• No fighting, swearing, or abusive behavior.
• Children must remain seated with seat belts (when available) at all times.
• Children must not have any part of their bodies out of the vehicle.
• No eating or drinking in the vehicles.
• Potentially dangerous actions will not be tolerated.

Half-day Camp Information: 

• All half-day campers will eat lunch at 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
• Mid-day transportation is not available.
• Only Academy Day Camp morning campers will have swim.
• Pick-ups and drop-offs will be at the Summer at the Academy Office located in front of the Lower School.
• Before and After Camp Extended Care are available as applicable.