About
Reston Camps offers time for campers to explore nature, find new talents, try new activities, play games, and make lasting friendships. Campers who visit RA pools during their time at Reston Camps receive a swim test by a Reston Association (RA) Lifeguard on the first day of every session, and life jackets are provided for those in need at RA pools during camp. Campers attending Junior Day Camp, Sportsters, Day Camp, Adventure Camp, Mini Day Camp, and CITs are required to wear an official camp t-shirt each day.
• Schedule: Camp registration for Summer 2026 opens on Jan. 26 at 8:30 a.m. for RA Members, and registration opens for everyone on Feb. 2 at 8:30 a.m.
Founded in 1973, Reston Camps is the longest-operating camp program in its community. The program states that it helps children grow physically, emotionally, and socially with an emphasis on respect for themselves and others. Safety and supervision at Reston Camps exceed the minimum standards for child day centers required by the Virginia Department of Social Services. All staff receive extensive training in positive behavior support, child development, and child abuse training, and they are required to have certification in CPR, First Aid, and AED, along with a criminal background check and a Central Registry check.
Camp forms are collected through a software program called CampDoc. Scholarships for youth programs, including camp, are supported through funding from the Friends of Reston, which supports Reston Association. If a camp session is sold out, a waiting list is available and Reston Camps will contact families if a space becomes available. All cancellations must be in writing to the Camp Registrar, and deposits are non-refundable.
The leadership team includes Katherine Caffrey, Recreation Manager; Ireland Coffey, Camp Coordinator; Peter Lusk, Acting CEO; Ed Vroom, CFO; Cameron Adams, CMCA®, AMS®, PCAM®, Director of Covenants Administration; Cara O’Donnell, Director of Communications & Community Engagement; Laura Kowalski, Director of Recreation; Mike McNamara, Director of Maintenance & Natural Resources; and Anthony Champ, General Counsel.
Last updated July 19, 2026.
• Schedule: Camp registration for Summer 2026 opens on Jan. 26 at 8:30 a.m. for RA Members, and registration opens for everyone on Feb. 2 at 8:30 a.m.
Founded in 1973, Reston Camps is the longest-operating camp program in its community. The program states that it helps children grow physically, emotionally, and socially with an emphasis on respect for themselves and others. Safety and supervision at Reston Camps exceed the minimum standards for child day centers required by the Virginia Department of Social Services. All staff receive extensive training in positive behavior support, child development, and child abuse training, and they are required to have certification in CPR, First Aid, and AED, along with a criminal background check and a Central Registry check.
Camp forms are collected through a software program called CampDoc. Scholarships for youth programs, including camp, are supported through funding from the Friends of Reston, which supports Reston Association. If a camp session is sold out, a waiting list is available and Reston Camps will contact families if a space becomes available. All cancellations must be in writing to the Camp Registrar, and deposits are non-refundable.
The leadership team includes Katherine Caffrey, Recreation Manager; Ireland Coffey, Camp Coordinator; Peter Lusk, Acting CEO; Ed Vroom, CFO; Cameron Adams, CMCA®, AMS®, PCAM®, Director of Covenants Administration; Cara O’Donnell, Director of Communications & Community Engagement; Laura Kowalski, Director of Recreation; Mike McNamara, Director of Maintenance & Natural Resources; and Anthony Champ, General Counsel.
Last updated July 19, 2026.
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