Vacation Bible Camp
Vacation Bible Camp at Nativity Catholic Church offers a faith-based day camp experience for children in kindergarten through 5th grade.
▌ Editor's read The camp is hosted by Nativity Catholic Church, indicating an owner type of 'church-synagogue-mosque' (https://nativityburke.org/cym/summercamps/). It is a day camp for children in kindergarten through 5th grade, running from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM (https://nativityburke.org/cym/summercamps/). The cost is listed as $50 per week. The website mentions that all volunteers and staff who work with children are required to be VIRTUS trained and background checked, confirming 'r_has_background_check_language_YNU' as 'Y' (https://nativityburke.org/cym/summercamps/). No ACA accreditation information was found on the provided URL. Social media handles were not explicitly listed on the camp page.
Who thrives here Ages 5–10
Vacation Bible Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given religious program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Faith-based organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Religious
- Ages: 5–10
- Hours: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
- Address: 6400 Nativity Ln, Burke, VA 22015
- Phone: (703) 455-2400
- Cost notes: $50 per camper for the 4-day program.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Vacation Bible Camp
- What ages does Vacation Bible Camp accept?
- Vacation Bible Camp is open to children ages 5–10. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Vacation Bible Camp cost?
- Vacation Bible Camp publishes $50/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Vacation Bible Camp's hours?
- Vacation Bible Camp runs 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Vacation Bible Camp?
- Vacation Bible Camp is operated by a faith-based organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Vacation Bible Camp provide lunch?
- Vacation Bible Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Vacation Bible Camp with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Vacation Bible Camp.
- StringTime Music Camp · Church of the Good Shepherd · Ages 5–18