Valley Mill Camp is a popular and well-loved camp in the DC area, with a strong reputation for providing fun and meaningful experiences for children. Many families send their kids here year after year, enjoying activities such as rock climbing, kayaking, archery, rifle shooting, and traditional sports like basketball and soccer. The camp emphasizes skill-building, as children learn to swim, often passing their deep end test with the help of caring staff. Campers also engage in native crafts and develop responsibility, manners, and tidiness. The friendly and helpful staff, including counselors and lifeguards, make sure children have a safe and enjoyable time, even accommodating special schedules and transportation needs. Kids come home tired, dirty, and happy, with many forming lifelong friendships. Valley Mill Camp is considered an institution, creating some of the best memories for generations of families.
Our girls love spending time here over spring break and summer vacation! They love rock climbing, kayaking, archery and all the camp has to offer!
September 2023
Send our kids here every year (for over six years now) for several weeks to the entire summer. They have a blast! We love that they get swim lessons and spend the whole day outside engaged in activities. They come home dirty and tired. The staff is always friendly and helpful. Highly recommend the camp!
August 2023
This camp has an amazing team. kids have a blast. Admin are terrific about making things work out for transportation, fit us in with our weird schedule and buddy needs. Thank you for an amazing time for the kids.
