Affordable Summer Camps in Falls Church (Under $200/Week)
Ten weeks of summer camp can easily top $3,000 — and that's before aftercare. The good news: Falls Church City has real options for families watching their budget. Camp Columbia at Columbia Baptist Church is completely free. The city's own Summer Fun Playground Camp runs under $150 per week with full-day hours. FCCPS Summer Day Camp is another strong value with the trust of the school district behind it. Even some of the Baroody-operated specialty camps come in under $200 when you factor in the full-day schedule. Below are all the Falls Church camps that cost $200 per week or less, sorted so you can compare what you actually get for the price — hours, aftercare, age range, and week availability.
Quick Comparison
| Camp | Provider | Ages | Price | Weeks | Full Day | Aftercare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Fun Playground Camp | City of Falls Church | 6-12 | $200/week | 8 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blast Into the Past | Cherry Hill Farmhouse | 6-12 | $200/week | 3 | ✓ | — |
| Counselor-in-Training (CIT) | City of Falls Church | 13-15 | Free | 8 | ✓ | — |
| FCCPS Summer Day Camp | FCCPS | 5-12 | $200/week | 8 | ✓ | ✓ |
| STEAMCRAFT: Minecraft Science | Baroody / Play-Well | 7-14 | $150/week | 3 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minecraft: Creative Adventures | Baroody / Play-Well | 7-14 | $150/week | 3 | ✓ | ✓ |
| LEGO SPIKE Prime Robotics | Baroody / Play-Well | 7-14 | $150/week | 3 | ✓ | ✓ |
| LEGO Robotics WeDo 2.0 | Baroody / Play-Well | 5-7 | $150/week | 3 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mustang Coed Soccer | Baroody Camps | 6-14 | $150/week | 3 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mustang Girls Volleyball | Baroody Camps | 8-14 | $100/week | 3 | — | — |
| Sports & PE Games | Baroody Camps | 6-14 | $150/week | 4 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Survival Camp | Baroody Camps | 8-14 | $150/week | 3 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pickleball for Kids | Baroody Camps | 7-14 | $100/week | 3 | — | — |
| Science: Make It or Break It! | Baroody / Mad Science | 6-12 | $150/week | 2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Camp Columbia | Columbia Church | 6-13 | $175/week | 7 | ✓ | — |
Camp Details
Summer Fun Playground Camp
City-run day camp at Cherry Hill Park — themed weeks with sports, arts & crafts, games, special events, and a weekly field trip. The classic Falls Chu...
Blast Into the Past
Step back in time at the Cherry Hill Farmhouse — 19th-century crafts, old-fashioned games, amateur archaeology, and learning the diverse history of Fa...
Counselor-in-Training (CIT)
Youth volunteer program paired with counselors in the Summer Fun Playground Camp. Build leadership skills and earn community service hours. Applicatio...
FCCPS Summer Day Camp
Full-day program at Oak Street & Mount Daniel Elementary. Snacks provided, bring lunch. $75 registration fee, then weekly charges.
STEAMCRAFT: Minecraft Science
Explore science through Minecraft — build, code, and experiment in a block-based world. Full-day camp via Baroody & Play-Well TEKnologies.
Minecraft: Creative Adventures
Design and build in Minecraft with guided challenges and creative free-play. Full-day camp via Baroody & Play-Well TEKnologies.
LEGO SPIKE Prime Robotics
Build and program LEGO robots with sensors and motors. Full-day STEM camp via Baroody & Play-Well TEKnologies.
LEGO Robotics WeDo 2.0
Intro robotics for younger builders — motorized LEGO models and simple coding. Full-day camp via Baroody & Play-Well.
Mustang Coed Soccer
Soccer training and games for all skill levels. Full-day camp with coaching from local staff.
Mustang Girls Volleyball
Volleyball fundamentals, drills, and match play. Half-day morning camp.
Sports & PE Games
A different sport or PE game every day — dodgeball, capture the flag, relay races, and more. Full-day camp.
Survival Camp
Outdoor survival skills — shelter building, fire safety, navigation, knot tying. Full-day camp.
Pickleball for Kids
Learn the fastest-growing sport — serves, volleys, scoring, and match play. Half-day morning camp.
Science: Make It or Break It!
Hands-on experiments — chemical reactions, building challenges, and messy science fun. Full-day camp via Baroody & Mad Science.
Camp Columbia
Gospel-centered day camp with themed weeks — art, cooking, sports, science, and more. Includes lunch, snacks, and a t-shirt.