NEXT LEVEL Summer Camp
A transformative two-week experience for foster youth ages 16–20 — packed with life skills, wellness, mentorship, and more.
Everything You Need to Know
From life-changing experiences to real-world skills — here's what makes NEXT LEVEL unlike any other camp.
Interactive Experiences
Get ready for an unforgettable summer!
Every summer, beginning the second week after school lets out, Fostering Hope RVA proudly hosts our signature Next Level Summer Camp—a one-of-a-kind experience designed exclusively for youth ages 15–18 who are ready to grow, explore, and prepare for life beyond high school.
This isn't your typical summer camp. Next Level combines exciting field trips, hands-on workshops, real-world experiences, leadership development, and meaningful connections with caring mentors who are committed to helping every teen succeed.
Throughout the two-week experience, campers will build confidence, discover new opportunities, develop lifelong friendships, and gain practical life skills that prepare them for independence—all while creating memories they'll never forget.
Led by dedicated professionals, mentors, college interns, and community partners, our team is passionate about equipping, empowering, and elevating every young person we serve.
Preparing today's teens for tomorrow's independence.
What's Covered?
Next Level Camp will cover topics such as:
- Money Management
- Housing & Independent Living
- Health & Wellness
- Healthy Relationships
- Career Exploration
- Physical & Mental Health Exercises
- Goal Setting
- Entrepreneurship
- Yoga & Wellness (Vine Health)
- And much, much more!
Our Goal to Inspire
"Everyone has a dream!"
We aim to help our campers navigate & discover their life goals and interests, nurture them, and point them in the right direction to achieve them!
We want to ensure that every camper leaves camp feeling more inspired, empowered, confident, and more hopeful for their future!
Sponsorship Packages
Our organization has a host of sponsorship packages and/or opportunities available for you or your business.
Take pride in the fact that you are helping a disadvantaged youth be afforded an opportunity to meet a variety of friendly & knowledgeable industry professionals that will provide amazing hands-on experiences that could lead to a new hobby, a skill or trade, a mentorship, and/or a job opportunity.
BE A BLESSING TO SOMEONE.
Sponsorship opportunities start at $250!
Become a SponsorMentored by Future Leaders
Our NEXT LEVEL Teen Summer Camp is proudly led by paid senior Psychology majors completing meaningful internship experiences under the guidance of our team — bridging the gap between the classroom and real life.
Throughout Camp, Our Interns Gain Invaluable Hands-On Experience By:
- ✨Learning case management principles
- ✨Observing and participating in real-life case studies
- ✨Building relationships with youth
- ✨Developing leadership and communication skills
- ✨Earning meaningful community service experience
- ✨Strengthening their preparation for graduate school and careers in social work, counseling, psychology, and human services
For Our Teens
It means being mentored by passionate young adults who are eager to learn and make a difference.
For Our Interns
It means discovering what it truly means to advocate, lead with compassion, and create lasting impact.
When we invest in both our youth and the professionals who will one day serve them, we create a cycle of hope that extends far beyond two weeks of summer camp.
Because changing lives doesn't happen by chance — it happens when a community chooses to invest in people.
Camp Moments
A glimpse into the lives we're changing — one young person at a time.
"Laughter is the best form of therapy a teen can have and luckily, there is no co-pay."
Your Gift Sends a Youth to Camp
Every dollar you give directly funds life skills programs, wellness activities, meals, and experiences for foster youth who need it most.
What Your Donation Does
Become a Camp Sponsor
Partner with us and be recognized as a community champion. Sponsorship packages start at $250 and include recognition at camp, on our social media, and across our community network.
- Brand visibility at camp events
- Social media shoutouts
- Certificate of recognition
- Direct community impact
- Network with industry professionals
Join the Waitlist
Summer Camp Registration has ended. Stay tuned for our Winter Break Camp. Join our waitlist to be the first to know when the next registration opens.