DANCE and MUSIC CAMPS:
Thrive Creative Arts
9200 Center Oak Court, Mechanicsville, VA 23116 Phone: 804.522.1711 (call or text)
Create & Thrive Summer Camp is a music-based, arts-rich summer experience for rising 1st–6th graders who love to imagine, create, and play. Each week features a new creative theme where kids explore songwriting, rhythm, visual art, and storytelling in a joyful, supportive environment. With small group sizes and caring teachers, campers build confidence, collaboration skills, and a genuine love of creative expression — all while having an absolute blast. https://www.thrive-arts.com/programs/summer-camps
Greater Richmond School of Music
Multiple locations in the Greater Richmond Area. Phone: 804.442.6158
GRSM offers music summer camps for Grades JK-12th, for Beginners to Advanced students all summer long. Summer Camps Offered: Instrument Sampler, Piano Adventure, Guitar Fundamentals, Uke ‘n’ Roll, Choral Odyssey, Summer Jam, Mother Goose Musical, Rhythm Explorers, Storytelling through Sound, and Mini Musical Theater.
Bella Ballerina Chesterfield
13924 Hull Street Road Phone: 804.601.6993
Watch your child blossom over the course of the week as they make adorable friendships and become immersed in their camp theme. No matter what the theme kids come home talking about all of the amazing things they did that day. And don’t worry – you’ll get to check out everything they’ve been working on in a show at the end of the week! These half-day specialized camps are developed for kids ages 3-8 are a perfect way to spend the summer!
Melody Magic Camp
Melody Magic Music Studio, 3041 Lauderdale Drive, Richmond Phone: 804.412.8098
2026 camps are designed for ages 4-10 years and themes include Jam Camp, Enchanted Music Camp, and Creative Beats Camp.
School of Rock Midlothian
4830 Commonwealth Center Parkway, Midlothian VA 23112 Phone: 804.905.7625
School of Rock prides itself on being the premiere performance music education provider. Their patented teaching platform gets students engaged and loving music from the lesson room to the stage! Combining both the necessary time during individual instruction to practical application in group rehearsals as a band – students are more successful in sticking with the program while retaining the knowledge and skills they have learned. This year they are offering 6 different weeks of themed music camps. Students start at 9am and finish the day at 3pm. The week’s session will culminate with a live demonstration of what the students learned in a live demonstration on our in-house stage.
Bach to Rock Midlothian
11400 W. Huguenot Rd., #105, Midlothian, VA 23113 Phone: 804.537.2271
Give your child the rock star experience! Camp sessions meet Monday-Friday with full day (9am-4pm) and half day (AM or PM) options available. Several different music camps are available based on age groups, and no experience is necessary. Below is the full list of camps:
Rock Band
Glee Club
Rock City
Beat Making
Richmond Academy of Ballet
413 Branchway Road, Suite C, North Chesterfield, VA 23236 Phone: 804-601-3024
Richmond Academy of Ballet offers a variety of day camps, ballet intensives, and summer evening classes for ages 3 and up; Story Book Ballet Camp (ages 3-5) captures your young one’s imagination with an engaging weekly theme. Ballet Arts Camp (ages 6-10) explores a variety of Performing Arts! These camps are designed to build self-confidence and self-expression. For the more experienced dancer, they offer Intensives in Classical Ballet and Contemporary Dance.
School of Richmond Ballet DANCE CAMPS
407 E Canal St, Richmond, VA 23219 Phone: 804.344.0906
Richmond Ballet offers dance camps and summer intensives for kids age 4 to 14 years old.
Bella Ballerina Chesterfield
13924 Hull Street Road Phone: 804.601.6993
Watch your child blossom over the course of the week as they make adorable friendships and become immersed in their camp theme. No matter what the theme kids come home talking about all of the amazing things they did that day. And don’t worry – you’ll get to check out everything they’ve been working on in a show at the end of the week! These specialized camps are developed for kids ages 3-8 are a perfect way to spend the summer!
School of Rock Short Pump
4300 Pouncey Tract Road, Suite G, Glen Allen, VA 23060 Phone: 804. 212.3900
School of Rock offers so many different camps – Rock 101, Classic Rock, Songs of the 90’s, Songwriting, Rookie Camp for children ages 5 and up, and more!
Music Explorers
6435 Chesterfield Meadows Dr. Chesterfield, VA 23832 Phone: 434.987.3192
2026 enrollment information id coming soon!
THEATRE CAMPS:
The Steward Summer Experience
11600 Gayton Road, Richmond, VA 23238 Phone: 804.740.3394
Camp contact:camps@stewardschool.org
Summer is the perfect time for curious and energetic students to try new things. In 2026, the Steward Summer Experience is offering more than 150 full-day, half-day, and single-session summer camps (plus lunch, early drop-off, and extended-day care) for children in grades JK-12. Old favorites are back and new camps have arrived! Our selection includes academics, athletics, arts, innovation, and traditional camps. Shoot hoops with a state championship coach, whip up your favorite culinary creation in our professional teaching kitchen, or design jewelry with a professional artist! Explore the interactive calendar on our website to find your camper’s favorite summer adventures. Our flexible model allows each family to plan the best possible summer for their needs. Whether morning or afternoon sessions only or full days in camp, each parent can plan an engaging and enriching schedule for their camper. We’re proud that our camps draw students from throughout the greater Richmond area; at least 50% of our campers attend other schools during the school year, and we love welcoming them to our conveniently located campus!
Greater Richmond School of Music
Multiple locations in the Greater Richmond Area. Phone: 804.442.6158
GRSM offers music summer camps for Grades JK-12th, for Beginners to Advanced students all summer long. Summer Camps Offered: Instrument Sampler, Piano Adventure, Guitar Fundamentals, Uke ‘n’ Roll, Choral Odyssey, Summer Jam, Mother Goose Musical, Rhythm Explorers, Storytelling through Sound, and Mini Musical Theater.
Virginia Repertory Theatre
114 W Broad St., Richmond, VA 23220 Phone: 804.282.2620
Virginia Rep’s fun-filled camps are full of creative exploration and imaginative play. These theatre camps provide exciting performance opportunities for students from K – 12th grade. They are designed with the novice and seasoned performer in mind. With instruction by some of Virginia’s finest theatre artists and educators, your dramatic student will have a theatrical experience like no other.
CharacterWorks
A very popular camp with multiple locations in RVA. At CWorks’ musical theater camps, students ages 6-18 can sing, play, dance, create, act, and grow.
Camp ComedySportz
8906-H West Broad St. Richmond, VA 23294 Phone: 804.266.9377
Camp ComedySportz® offers day camps for Elementary (rising 2nd-5th) and Middle (6th-8th) School students. A fun, engaging, and interactive performing arts camp where students get to learn (or build on their) improv skills and make each other laugh. They’ll walk away with critical skills that will benefit them their entire lives: confidence, listening, teamwork, creative problem solving, and the ability to overcome obstacles, though they may be too distracted by the fun and laughing to notice that they are learning too.
SPARC
2106 North Hamilton Street, Richmond, Virginia 23230 Phone: 804.353.3393
SPARC’s award-winning summer camps are back with exciting new themes and shows for the 19th year! They now offer a longer camp day for SPARCLERS Mini (ages 4 & 5) along with all of the other exceptional programming for youth ages 4 to 18. All camps will host in-person final sharing performances at the end of each camp so your camper will have the opportunity to shine in front of their family and friends. Whether a young person is new to the performing arts or on a path toward a performing career, there are opportunities for all. And, with programs from June to August at several different locations throughout the region, you’re sure to find something that fits your schedule and interests.
The Center for Creative Arts
4825 Pouncey Tract Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059 Phone: 804.360.2687
Join the fun at the Center for Creative Arts popular West End summer camps! Kids can choose between Art, Chess, Dance and Musical Theatre Camps. Visit the website for details.
ART CAMPS:
Doodle Dynamo
Phone: 804.256.3545 , Email: support@doodledynamo.com
• Millwood School: 15100 Millwood School Ln, Midlothian, VA 23112
Doodle Dynamo offers art camps that are unique and adventurous for every age category. Some of the themes are Magical Wonderland, Nature Artist, Animal Explorer, Christmas in July, Jr. Fashion Designer and Mixed Media Fun. Our full day summer camps introduce kids ages 6-15 (Grades 1-8) to basic art, contemporary art and new age digital art. Summer Camp Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. Pre camp starts at 8 am and post camp ends at 5:30 pm.
The Steward Summer Experience
11600 Gayton Road, Richmond, VA 23238 Phone: 804.740.3394
Camp contact: camps@stewardschool.org
Summer is the perfect time for curious and energetic students to try new things. In 2026, the Steward Summer Experience is offering more than 150 full-day, half-day, and single-session summer camps (plus lunch, early drop-off, and extended-day care) for children in grades JK-12. Old favorites are back and new camps have arrived! Our selection includes academics, athletics, arts, innovation, and traditional camps. Shoot hoops with a state championship coach, whip up your favorite culinary creation in our professional teaching kitchen, or design jewelry with a professional artist! Explore the interactive calendar on our website to find your camper’s favorite summer adventures. Our flexible model allows each family to plan the best possible summer for their needs. Whether morning or afternoon sessions only or full days in camp, each parent can plan an engaging and enriching schedule for their camper. We’re proud that our camps draw students from throughout the greater Richmond area; at least 50% of our campers attend other schools during the school year, and we love welcoming them to our conveniently located campus!
Thrive Creative Arts
9200 Center Oak Court, Mechanicsville, VA 23116 Phone: 804.522.1711 (call or text)
Create & Thrive Summer Camp is a music-based, arts-rich summer experience for rising 1st–6th graders who love to imagine, create, and play. Each week features a new creative theme where kids explore songwriting, rhythm, visual art, and storytelling in a joyful, supportive environment. With small group sizes and caring teachers, campers build confidence, collaboration skills, and a genuine love of creative expression — all while having an absolute blast. https://www.thrive-arts.com/programs/summer-camps
Children’s Art Classes
10831 West Broad Street, Glen Allen, 23060, VA Phone: 804.402.4861
Children’s Art Classes offers lots of summer art camps. Mediums include drawing, working with clay, watercolors, stained glass, pastels, digital drawing and more! Morning and afternoon options are available for kids 5 – 18.
The Center for Creative Arts
4825 Pouncey Tract Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059 Phone: 804.360.2687
Join the fun at the Center for Creative Arts popular West End summer camps! Kids can choose between Art, Chess, Dance and Musical Theatre Camps. Visit the website for details.
All Fired Up: Richmond’s Original Paint-Your-Own-Pottery Studio
Short Pump: 2232 Old Brick Rd, Glen Allen Phone: 804.360.3111
All Fired Up Art Camp is an art-intensive summer camp offering specialized instruction and a wide variety of projects in several art media: Wet Clay, Ceramics, Glass Fusing, Drawing, Tie Dye, Painting, Wheel Throwing & More! Each session is Monday – Friday 9am-1pm for kids 6-12.
Art Factory & Party Place
4810 Market Square Lane Midlothian, VA 23112 Phone: 804.716.5219
Art Factory & Party Place art camps are perfect for kids ages 6-13 years old. 5 year olds that are rising 1st graders may also participate. Each day kids create various types of arts and crafts including a Creative Canvas class! Art Factory’s primary aim is to introduce the kids to a wide variety of artistic mediums and tools, nurturing their exploration and enable them to discover their artistic preferences early on. Full Day(9am-4pm) and Half Day(9am-12pm or 1-4pm) options are available. You must register online.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
200 N. Boulevard, Richmond, VA Phone: 804.340.1405
The VMFA offers camps for all ages – including early childhood camps for kids as young as 3 years old. Themes include sewing, animal art, drawing, pet portraits, sculpture, art quest, oil on canvas, wheel throwing, and more.
ArtVenture Summer Camp at The Visual Arts Center of Richmond
1812 West Main Street, Richmond, VA 23220 Phone: 804.353.0094
Close to 1,000 youth attend this ten-week-long summer camp program centered around art-making and community. With teaching artists leading youth in professional art-making environments, ArtVenture provides a truly creative summer experience. They offer each week for young people ages 5 – 14. We also offer classes for teens ages 15 – 18. runs for 10 weeks during the summer. Each class runs from Monday through Friday. On–site classes are scheduled from 9am – 12pm or 1 – 4 pm. A supervised lunch hour is included if you’re signed up for on-site classes in both the morning and afternoon. Campers should bring their own lunches. In observance of Juneteenth and Independence Day, classes are 4 days a week and have a reduced price during those weeks.
ArtHaus Visual Arts Studio
1811 Huguenot Road #304, Midlothian, VA 23113 Phone: 804.897.4278
ArtHaus Visual Arts Studio offer art classes for kids preschool age, elementary, tween and teens, and adults.
STEAM Discovery Academy
St Edward Epiphany School, 10701 W. Huguenot Rd., Richmond, VA 23235 Phone: 804.944.0929
STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) programs challenge students to think on their feet, evaluate challenges, and experiment their way to solutions in a fun, safe environment that combines entertainment and education. STEAM offers week-long, full-day camps packed with hands-on science, creativity, and innovation. Each themed week inspires students to explore, build, and discover while having an unforgettable summer of learning and
