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Richmond area summer camps

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Dina Weinstein

It’s never too early to plan for your child’s summer. There’s a wide variety of Richmond-area summer camps around Richmond every summer. Games, gardening, sports, arts, cooking, river sports, writing, science activities and swimming are some of the programming being offered at area camps in an effort to keep children engaged, busy and safe. Check out the summer camp options around Richmond from the growing listing below. And send more camp information to include to: news@rvaonthecheap.com 

Ceramics projects at All Fired Up

Ceramics projects at All Fired Up are a way to have fun and exercise creativity. Photo credit: All Fired Up / Facebook

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Richmond-area summer camps

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•Register kids for Richmond Parks and Recreation’s Summer Play or Pine Camp Outdoor Adventure Camp at parksandrecreation.richmondgov.com and click on Summer Camps.

•Henrico Recreation & Parks Is partnering with several community organizations to offer Henrico Police Athletic League (PAL) and Camp Henrico, First Tee Golf Camp and Creative Arts Theater Camp and Studio (Arts) Camp. More information: https://henrico.us/rec/summer-camps/

•Chesterfield Parks & Recreation is offering a variety of camps including Kids on the Move Camp, History Camps, James River Camp, Outdoor Adventure Camp, Henricus Summer Camps, Sail Camps. More information: https://www.chesterfield.gov/940/Program-Guide

•Goochland Parks & Recreation – Campers can choose from Art, Tennis, Football, Preschool, Basketball, and other favorites! New this year, Goochland County Sheriff’s office will be hosting a Junior Deputy Academy Camp at no cost. Register early as space is limited. Unless otherwise noted, all camps will take place at the Central High Complex (2748 Dogtown Road). More information: https://www.goochlandva.us/236/Parks-Recreation

•Hanover Parks & Recreation. More information at https://www.hanovercounty.gov/149/Parks-Recreation

•Visual Arts Center of Richmond: https://www.visarts.org/classes-camps/adult-classes/

•YMCA of Greater Richmond – includes Camp Thunderbird, Chester Camps, Manchester Camps, Midlothian Camps, Northside Camps, Patrick Henry Camps, Petersburg Camps, Shady Grove Camps and Tuckahoe Camps. More information at https://www.ymcarichmond.org/child-care-camps/summer-camps/

•Weinstein Jewish Community Center (JCC) offers Camp Ganim onsite, Camp Hilbert in Goochland, Specialty Camps, Kids’ Place Camps, Teen Opportunities, instructional swim and Voices Together for children on the autism spectrum.

•SPARC – performing arts camps for pre-K through 12th grade

•NEW The VCU Summer Camp in Philosophy is a day camp for high school students interested in asking big questions, learning about new perspectives, and seeing the world in a new way. The camp is organized and led by faculty members from VCU’s Department of Philosophy, and is held in person at VCU’s beautiful Richmond campus. For students in grades 9-12. Dates: July 18-22, 2022, 9 AM to 4 PM daily. Cost: $100 (scholarships available) Deadline to apply: May 16, 2022

More information about the Visual Arts Center of Richmond at http://visarts.org/

 

Many outdoor camps in Richmond teach teens kayaking skills. Photo credit: Riverside Outfitters

 

Summer camp options around Richmond.

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  • All Fired Up Midlothian & Short pump (1/2 days) Clay, Ceramics, Glass fusing, Drawing, Wheelthrowing, Tie-dye, Painting
  • American Colleges of Jiu Jitsu and Karate
  • AR Workshop Mechanicsville, 7362 Bell Creek Road Mechanicsville, VA 23111  This DIY home decor craft studio is offering tie dye camps
  • Art Factory Play Café (4810 Market Square Lane, Midlothian, VA 23112)
  • Camp Hanover  (3163 Parsleys Mill Rd, Mechanicsville, VA 23111)
  • Camp Thunderbird – YMCA of Richmond keeps campers primarily outside. Other YMCA summer camp locations in Chester, Manchester, Midlothian, Swift Creek, Downtown and Northside
  • Camp Innovate at La Petite in Glen Allen has camps with flexible schedules with fun activities and projects.
  • CampVentures inspires imagination through hands-on activities, field trips and themed events, while balancing individual needs and interests. For tennis lessons? 🎾 Kiddie Academy of West Creek will be offering tennis lessons during CampVentures Summer Program.
  • ChessRVA
  • Club Sci Kids – various STEM-themed camps http://richmond.clubscikidz.com/
  • Comfort Zone Camp (6606 W Broad St #401, Richmond, VA 23230) “Comfort Zone Camp is a nonprofit 501(c)3 bereavement organization that transforms the lives of children who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, or primary caregiver. Our programs are free of charge and include confidence building activities and age-based support groups that break the emotional isolation grief often brings. The camp’s missions is to empower children experiencing grief to fully realize their capacity to heal, grow, and lead more fulfilling lives.”
  • CREATIVE ARTS DAY CAMP, Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Art Education. The VCUarts Department of Art Education is offering the Creative Arts Day Camp for children rising into grades K-9. Classes are taught by graduate and undergraduate art education students on the VCU campus. Classes are divided by age groups and four classes are offered each session. The camp will provide opportunities for students to explore a variety of media such as digital media, painting, drawing, printmaking, bookmaking, fibers, and more.
  • Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen–Visual Arts Camps & Theatre Arts Camps
  • DiazFlute Summer Camps, at All Saints Episcopal Church, 8787 River Rd, Richmond, VA 23229. Activities: Private and group flute lessons, music games, and recital performances.  Cost: $190.00 Dates: Session 1 July 12–30, Session 2 August 9–27 Summer flute camps for all different ages and levels! All camps include 1 group lesson and 1 private lesson each week. The Beginner Flute Camp is for ages 5-10 and for students with little or no music experience. All beginner campers will play on beginner instruments and learn the fundamentals of playing the flute and music. The Movie Music Flute Camp is for intermediate players, ages 11–14 with one year of experience. Movie music campers will learn their favorite movie tune and work on a duet. All campers will perform at the end of camp recital. The New Music Flute Camp is for advanced players ages 15–18. New Music campers will play music by living composers and work on advanced techniques on the flute. All campers will perform at the end of camp recital  www.diazflute.com/summercamps
  • Edible Education (13566 Waterford Pl, Midlothian, VA 23112)
  • Ginter Botanical Garden (1800 Lakeside Ave Richmond, VA 23228)  Green Adventure Summer Camp is completely outside focusing on nature – plants, animals and more.
  • Grace Arts Dance Studio
  • Grove Christian School summer camp
  • Hilltop Preschool runs an annual non-profit summer camp to give back to the community each year. June 6- Aug. 11. At only $75 week. MON-THURS. 9am-Noon. Ala carte camp with 1-9 exciting weeks of different themes, activities, crafts, outdoor and water play for little campers ages 3-6 years of age. Must be potty-trained. Choose any number of weeks. 
  • Latin Ballet of Virginia dance camp
  • Mad Science (11551 Nuckols Rd. Suite J, Glen Allen, VA 23059) half and full day options
  • Midlothian Montessori We Outie outdoor program
  • Passages Adventure Camps – rock, river, mountain biking
  • Play’n Away camps with Hanover County Parks and Recreation 
  • Podium writing programs for high school students
  • Richmond Ballet summer camp
  • XL Sports (2300 Oak Lake Blvd Midlothian, VA 23112)

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Summer enrichment classes for kids in the Richmond area:

  • Richmond Kickers soccer: For boys and girls ages 8 to 14. Location: City Stadium (3201 Maplewood Ave) or Ukrop Park (5300 Ridgedale Pkwy)
  • Outschool has online classes for three year olds on Outschool. Anything from art, music, movement, to preschool stuff.
  • Kids can register for a variety of Richmond Symphony School of Music courses happening in July, including composition, jazz music history, chamber music, and more. Register Now: richmondsymphonysom.com/classes/
  • RVA Paddlesports Youth Kayaking program offers focused coaching sessions up to 3 times a week in the summer. The river is full of life lessons for those willing to listen. Both beginner and intermediate open enrollment.

There may be more summer camps for your children this year. The Completely Kids Richmond website.shows a number of other options. But don’t wait too long. Many local RVA camp registrations fill up fast.

Related post: Virtual Classes for Teens and Tweens

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About Dina Weinstein

Dina Weinstein is a Richmond, Virginia based award-winning journalist who reports for numerous local and national outlets. Weinstein moved north from Miami, Florida where she worked mentoring young journalists as an advisor at the Miami Dade College student newspaper The Reporter. She is a Boston native and a proud graduate of Boston University School for the Arts and Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.

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  1. Brian Garbera says

    Can you please include our chess camp offerings on your list for summer camps and/or enrichment both in person and online classes in chess are offered.

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