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Summer Camp 2026

One of Norfolk's favorite events for kids is back!

Thank you for your interest in the 2026 Sheriff Joe Baron Summer Camps.
Below you will find information about this year’s two camps.

(If you scroll over the flier below before registrations open and click on a button,
you can request to be reminded by email when you can register.)

Register for Week #1

 

Register for Week #2

Register for Week #1

 

Register for Week #2

General Information:

  • The 2026 Sheriff Joe Baron Summer Camp will run for two weeks in June 2026. Each child can attend one week but can be placed on a waitlist for the additional week. The camp will be held Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. during the weeks of June 22 to June 26, 2026, and June 29 to July 2, 2026.  The camp is free for residents of Norfolk between the ages of 8 and 12.  

Location:

  • The 2026 Sheriff Joe Baron Summer Camp is held at Camp Apasus located at 8420 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23505. The camp is located directly adjacent to Forest Lawn Cemetery, in the Bay View area of the city.

What to Bring: 

  • Please send your child with socks and closed-toe shoes each day.
  • Please have your child bring a refillable water bottle each day.
  • Depending on the weather we will be having water play (water slide/slip-n-slide) each afternoon. Please send your child with a swimsuit and a towel each day. 

Food: 

  • Breakfast and lunch will be provided by Norfolk Public Schools, however your child is welcome to bring food from home if they would prefer.

Sunscreen/Bug Spray/Medication:

  • Sunscreen and bug spray is optional, but if your child will be bringing them, please pack it in their bag. They must be able to put it on themselves.
  • If your child requires medication, please pack it in their bag.  

Electronics:

  • Electronics are not permitted. Your child may bring a phone, but it must be kept in their bag.

Staff:

  • Volunteers for camp consist of Norfolk Sheriff’s Office employees. The entire staff of volunteers will be working under the direction of the Norfolk Sheriff’s Office Community Affairs Division. All volunteers are screened by the Norfolk Sheriff’s Office.

Transportation:

  • Bus transportation will be provided by the Norfolk Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with Norfolk Public Schools. The bus routes will have limited stops, which are outlined below.

BUS SCHEDULES – POTENTIAL LOCATIONS & TIMES:

Morning/Afternoon pick-up and drop-off locations

  • Booker T. Washington High School
  • Norview High School
  • Lake Taylor High School

**More information about bus schedules and timing will be sent to parents of bus riders prior to the start of camp**

PARENT DROP OFF:

Morning Arrival: 

8:45 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. 

  • Parents will enter Camp Apasus through the Granby Street camp entrance. Parents should pull up to the entrance of the camp, where you will be greeted by one of our counselors. (Please do not park your car and get out.) 

Afternoon Pick Up: 

2:15 to 2:30 p.m. 

  • Please be sure to have your ID ready at pick up to speed the process along.

IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER:

  • Should there be "scattered" rain for the day, we will host summer camp.
  • Should there be severe storms for the whole day - camp will be cancelled.
  • We will notify the campers the day before and send out messages to parents by phone.