In accordance with the health and safety guidelines of state, national and camp officials during the COVID-19 pandemic, Arlington County has canceled summer camps for 2020.
This difficult decision was reached after County staff considered many options to determine if camps could be held with proper social distancing, appropriate cleaning protocols and other safety measures. The health and safety of campers and staff is the County’s number one priority, and ultimately, the County was not confident all campers and staff would be able to safely enjoy an even modified camp experience.
Canceling summer camps was primarily based on guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Camp Association (ACA), as well as Virginia’s guidelines for summer camps. Given the number of unknown variables still present, the risks of bringing our community together, in-person, for a traditional camp season are far too great.
If you registered for an Arlington County Department of Parks and Recreation camp, you will receive a full refund. If you signed up for a camp with one of the County’s contractors, contact the contractor directly regarding their refund policy. The 2020 Guide to Summer Camps in Arlington County lists all County camps, along with information for contractor camps.
To learn more about summer camps and refunds visit the Summer Camp FAQs for more information and details.
For more information on refunds, contact our registration office at 703-228-4747, weekdays 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. or you can email us at registration@arlingtonva.us.
For more camp Information, email us at camps@arlingtonva.us.