We believe every student is a very important person. Our mission is to provide a safe, enriching environment where your child can stay active, spark new interests, and build lasting friendships.

Led by the experts from FCPS Middle School After-School Programsand Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services, our campers enjoy a dynamic mix of sports and games, fitness, creative arts, STEM activities.

🗓️ Program Essentials

• Who:Rising 7th, 8th graders residing in Fairfax County (and rising 6th grade students at Glasgow, Holmes and Poe MS).
• Where:Held at five convenient FCPS Middle School sites.  These are the sites for July 2026.
  • Eastern VIP Camp at Whitman MS
    • This camp welcomes students from the Hayfield, Key, Sandburg, Twain and Whitman middle school neighborhoods.
  • Central VIP Camp at Glasgow
    • This camp welcomes students from the Glasgow, Holmes, Jackson, Kilmer, Poe, and Thoreau middle school neighborhoods.
  • North VIP Camp at Carson MS
    • This camp welcomes students from the Carson, Cooper, Herndon, Hughes, and Longfellow middle school neighborhoods.
  • Southern VIP Camp at South County MS
    • This camp welcomes students from the Frost, Lake Braddock, Irving, Robinson, and South County middle school neighborhoods.
  • Western VIP Camp at Liberty MS
    • This camp welcomes students from the Franklin, Johnson, Liberty, Rocky Run, and Stone middle school neighborhoods.
• Dates:Wednesday, July 1 to Thursday, July 30 (Closed Friday, July 3).
• Hours:9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ( Early drop-off available at 8 a.m. ).

🚌 Transportation

Buses will be provided to/from camp from various feeder schools.  Your camp site will share those routes and times in June.  

🎒 Field Trips

Campers will have the opportunity to attend 3-5 exciting field trips!

• Cost:Additional fees apply to cover admission and transportation (averaging $20-40 per trip).
• Payment:Paid via MySchoolBucks or Cash in advance (no day-of payments).
• Note:Participation in field trips is optional. However, there is no on-site alternate programming available on field trip days. Students not attending trips must make alternate plans for that day.

💳 Fees and Paperwork

• Cost:$100 per camper, plus Field Trip fees.
• Financial Aid:Scholarships are available for families experiencing financial hardship. Please contact your school’s After-School Specialist for details.
• Payment Methods:We accept MySchoolBucks, Cash, or Money Orders.
• Important:Failure to complete paperwork and payment by the deadline will result in the spot being offered to the next student on the waitlist.

📝 How to Register

Space is limited. To ensure a balanced camp experience, participants are selected based on a variety of factors (including school representation, grade level, and registration timing).

The 5-Step Process:

1. Review Information Packet:Camp policies and procedures are outlined in the packet linked below.
2. Submit Application :Complete the online registration form opening March 17, 2026, at 6 p.m.
3. Status Notification:Watch for an email in mid-April regarding acceptance or waitlist status.
4. Secure Your Spot:Complete all required paperwork and submit the $100 payment.
5. Attend Meeting:Join us for the mandatory Parent/Guardian Meeting.  Details will be sent in acceptance email.