Armed Services YMCA
Private
The Armed Services YMCA of Hampton Roads runs Operation Summer Camp for military children ages 5-12 in Virginia Beach, held Monday-Friday roughly 6:45am-5:45pm from late June through mid-August. The STEAM-based program includes weekly themes, weekly field trips, weekly swimming and daily snacks, with subsidies and scholarships available for military families.
The practical details
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Armed Services YMCA directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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Powered by GoogleI have had my son in the Operation Little Learners program since he was 1.5 years old. He has learned so much and made so many friends. And, it is amazing to see what new things he learns. The teachers and coordinators are all absolutely amazing. They helped give me the tools to teach my son. They also helped me to connect with other military spouses.
We love our ASYMCA ♡ so fortunate that we are able to utilize their offerings, we came from another base (which had an asymca branch also) but didn't realize all the opportunities and different services they provide. Moving to this new area has been hard, operation little learners has been an absolute blessing. My little one was missing friends- this has not only been an amazing outlet for friends for our littles, but also to socialize with other adults and find a community. The ticketed events ('field trips'), crafting, food pantry etc have also been great too! It can be challenging as a military spouse and mother to make friends or sometimes even get out of the house. But this allows us a safe place to do both. We also lucked out and have an amazing teacher in our OLL class!
We LOVE this preschool! We have tried a couple different schools and this is by FAR the best!! They have so many resources for military families. My daughter has learned so much and they do a lot of fun activities. They had a petting zoo, different community helpers come and a military band perform a private concert. Truly the best preschool!!
Our family absolutely loves the ASYMCA program here in the Hampton Roads! We’re beyond grateful for the grant program that made it possible for our daughter to attend this amazing school. She has learned so much, gained so many friendships & has been apart of a great class this year! We recommend this school to everyone we meet, as we know the impact it has made on our lives. We know the importance of safety and care in school and can say the ASYMCA does a great job of keeping this kids & staff safe at all times while providing excellent care for our children. The teachers love our littles like their own and we will forever have a place in our hearts for them!
The ASYMCA of Hampton Roads has been an absolute blessing for our family. The impact this program has had on my daughter is truly incredible. She has grown not only academically, but also socially and emotionally. The supportive environment and dedicated staff have helped her build confidence, develop strong values, and excel in all aspects of her life. She’s become more responsible, motivated, and resilient, and I can clearly see how much she enjoys being part of such a positive community. I’m beyond grateful for everything the ASYMCA has done for her and would highly recommend this program to any family looking to give their child a strong foundation for success.



