Summer Programs
RCPS offers a variety of summer programs for students across all grade levels.
RCPS also partners with local nonprofits and city departments to offer low-cost and free programming opportunities. Our Roanoke Summer Connect directory provides a list of these resources below.
If you are a nonprofit or governmental organization and have summer opportunities that you would like to be included, please email info@rcps.info.Filter by Program Type
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STAR Program
The STAR Program (Students Thriving and Rising) is a four-week summer learning opportunity for rising 3rd through 8th grade students on an invitation-only basis.
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High School Summer School
Credit recovery and summer enrichment opportunities are available for high school students.
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Community Builders
Community Builders is a summer and afterschool program for rising 8th graders, which provides fun, hands-on experiences outside the traditional classroom. The program helps students prepare for life in high school and beyond through college tours, career exploration, job shadowing, academic support, and much more.
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Summer Reading Program
Students who read 600 minutes over six weeks and submit a reading log receive free prizes! The Summer Reading Program is open to students in all grades.
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Summer Athletic Camps
RCPS offers athletics and fine arts programs for middle school students through the Staying Safe by Staying Connected Program.
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Summer Fine Arts Program
RCPS offers a summer stock fine arts program for middle school students through RCPS' Staying Safe by Staying Connected Program. This summer's musical is SpongeBob the Musical JYiuth Editition.
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Summer Middle School Band Camp
Roanoke City School District offers athletics and fine arts programs for middle school students through RCPS' Staying Safe by Staying Connected Program. New this year, a one-week band camp for middle school students is available.
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Career Exploration Camps
RCPS partners with Virginia Western Community College to offer free week-long career exploration camps to rising 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students. Students may participate in one camp. Visit the Virginia Western Community College website to register.
- Community Program
Alta Mons
What We Offer: Full-day and overnight camps
Cost: $350-$555, with "camperships" available for families/churches to pay only 1/3 of the cost ($117-195)
For More Information: Leah Cherry, office@altamons.org or (540) 268-2409
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Boys & Girls Clubs of SWVA
What We Offer: Full-day summer camp/feeding program
Cost: $65/week, with financial aid available. No families are turned away for inability to pay.
For More Information: Tiffany Muse, tmuse@bgcswva.org or (540) 985-8600
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City of Roanoke Dept. of Social Services
What We Offer: Child care assistance
For More Information: Holly Batista, hollis.batista@roanokeva.gov
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Community Youth Program
What We Offer: Partial-day summer program/feeding program, STEAM/Literacy or Arts programs, day camps
Cost: CYP is a free program for qualifying families (below 200% poverty level)
For More Information:
info@cyproanoke.org or (540) 580-5709
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Camp Bethel
What We Offer: Full-day and overnight camps (day and residential half-week/full week)
Cost: $280+ with full scholarships available
For More Information: Hannah Jarrett, (540) 992-2940 and campbetheloffice@gmail.com
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Dream It, Build It
Dream It, Build It (rising 8th and 9th grade students) and Dream, It, Build It, Work It (students ages 18-24 with disabilities and IEPs and/or 504 plans) provide hands-on learning experiences for students through practical projects, workplace skill development, and exposure to manufacturing environments in the manufacturing industry.
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Science Museum of Western Virginia
What We Offer: Multiple week-long day camps on a variety of STEAM topics.
Cost: $275/week for non members and $200/week for members
For More Information: Megan Hennessey-Sell, (540) 342-5721 or scheduler@smwv.org
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Taubman Museum of Art
What We Offer: Partial day camps for a variety of ages (elementary-high) on a variety of art-related topics. In addition, guided tours and other events for the public are available during the museum's open hours.
Cost: $200 for members and $250 for nonmembers (for camps). Most events/tours that take place during open hours are free.
For More Information: Mary Novick, (540) 204-4126 or mnovick@taubmanmuseum.org
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Little Leapers
What We Offer: Summer dance classes
Cost: $200/week
For More Information: Jenna, (540) 315-3136 or roanoke@littleleapers.com
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Junior Achievement of Southwest Virginia
What We Offer: Week-long Stock Market Challenge summer camp, from July 20-24, 2026 for rising 9th through 11th grade students.
Cost: Free, with lunch provided
For More Information: Dive into the world of finance at Junior Achievement’s Stock Market Challenge Summer Camp, hosted by Virginia Credit Union! Explore how the stock market works, learn smart investment strategies, and build confidence alongside new friends. Throughout the week, campers will enjoy fun, hands-on activities that bring financial concepts to life. The experience wraps up with an exciting Stock Market Challenge, where campers compete and showcase what they’ve learned!