Half-Day Camps

FEATURED HALF-DAY CAMPS:

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. Our patented teaching platform gets our 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 – our students are more successful in sticking with the program while retaining the knowledge and skills they have learned.
This year we are offering 6 different weeks of themed music camps. Our students will 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. Visit our webpage for a full description of our 2023 Summer Camp offerings. https://www.schoolofrock.com/locations/midlothian/music-camps

STEAM Discovery Academy
Richmond, VA  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. Our programs are designed to spark curiosity and new ideas in our campers, no matter their level of experience.  For kids in Kindergarten through Junior High School.  

BRAINY BYTES OF CENTRAL VIRGINIA
centralvirginia@brainybytes.com
or Phone: 804.665.8596
Brainy Bytes of Central Virginia Programs at multiple locations: Chesterfield, Midlothian, and Richmond VA
Brainy Bytes of Central Virginia offers STEM/STEAM Camps, Workshops, and Classes. The program includes Hands-on/Minds-on activities for youth (K – 12) with classes in Coding, Robotics, Programming, Game Making, Movie Creation, 3D Graphics and More. Students learn valuable skills: Teamwork, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Project Management. On-site (8a – 12n/12n – 4p) or On-line (9a – 12 n).

Greater Richmond School of Music
Atlee, West End, Museum District and Southside locations. 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, Summer String Thing, and Mini Musical Theater.

Melody Magic Music Camps
Melody Magic Music Studio, 3041 Lauderdale Drive, Richmond.  Phone:  804.334.6241
Join us this summer for a class or camp your child will never forget! From Unicorn Dreams Music Camp to All Keyed Up Piano Camp, every camp will be the highlight of the summer. There will be singing. And moving. And creating. And learning. AND SO MUCH MORE. Sign up for one, sign up for them all. And let the music fill your heart! Ages 4-7 years welcome!

RoboKai
11307 Polo Place, Suite C, Midlothian, VA 23113 Phone: 804.366.7190
RoboKai is offering half-day camps at our Midlothian clubhouse for rising Kindergarten-7th grade students exploring the exciting world of robotics and coding through a variety of themes and activities, such as ocean exploration, Mars expedition, and self-driving vehicles. Each week-long camp is 3 hours per day. Some camps are morning sessions (9am-12pm) and others are afternoon sessions (1pm-4pm). Tuition is $249, and you can save 5% if you register before April 1, 2023 and use the code “RKEARLYBIRD23” during checkout. Additional discounts are available for active RoboKai members, siblings, and multiple purchases. Visit https://robokai.com/camps for details.

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 18th year! We are proud to offer a new, longer camp day for SPARCLERS Mini (ages 4 & 5) along with all of our 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. Registration is open and spots are filling quickly!

Club SciKidz / Tech Scientific
Phone: 804.548.4787 Email: supportrva@clubscikidz.com.
• Millwood School: 15100 Millwood School Ln, Midlothian, VA 23112
• St. Christopher’s School: 711 St Christopher’s Rd, Richmond, VA 23226
Club SciKidz offers Science and Technology enrichment programs, which includes Summer Camps, Science Assemblies, Workshops and In-school field trips for ages 4 to 15. Imagine a summer day camp that is designed to offer children a choice of many different science and technology themes. Themes include experiments and projects in Video Game Creation, Coding, Robotics, Veterinary Medicine, Crime Scene Investigation, Culinary Science, Paleontology, Engineering, Space, Biology, Chemistry, Oceanography, LEGO Robotics, American Doll adventures, Pokémon professor and magical mystical Harry Potter. The camps provide hands-on, minds-on activities for children ages 4-15. Camp Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. Half day 9am-1pm only for 4-5 age group. Pre camp starts at 8 am and post camp ends at 5:30 pm.

Romp n’ Roll
West End – 9677 W Broad St, Glen Allen VA 23060  Phone:  804.249.5001
Midlothian – 11541 Busy St, Richmond VA 23236  Phone: 804.893.3142
Your preschooler will enjoy 3 hours of socialization, gym time, group play, and imaginative thinking! Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9 AM to 12 PM OR 2:00pm to 5:00pm | Price: $75 per week, per child (includes both days). Ages 2-5 years old, no potty training required! Campers are split into small groups.
Exploration: Each day campers will explore the gym through independent and group play, learn artistic concepts while working on fine motor skills and get groovin’ with music and activities!
Snack: We provide a snack of Goldfish crackers. Send in a beverage with your child’s name marked on it.
Weekly Themes: Our play space is transformed each week based on an imaginative theme to encourage curiosity and broaden learning.

The Steward Summer Experience
11600 Gayton Road, Richmond, VA 23238  Phone: 804.740.3394
Camp contact: Chuck Robinson, Summer Experience Director
camps@stewardschool.org
The Steward Summer Experience is proud to offer an array of nearly 100 camps that stir the mind, fuel the imagination, and unleash the possibilities for your child. Beginning the week of June 12 and running through August 25, Steward offers a full summer for students entering grades JK-12. Our camps draw students from throughout the greater Richmond area; at least 50 percent of our campers attend other schools during the school year, and we love welcoming them to our conveniently located campus. Camp options include academics, arts, athletics, and innovation. The Steward Summer Experience offers specialty camps for students aged 4 through rising 12th grade. There are half-day and full-day options, plus early-morning drop-off (7:45 a.m.) and extended day until 6 p.m.

SwimRVA Summer Camp
Three Locations:
• SwimRVA CSAC, 5050 Ridgedale Parkway, Richmond, VA 23234
• SwimRVA Northside, 319 North Wilkinson Road, Richmond, VA 23227
Phone: 804.271.8271
• SwimRVA Meadowbrook Country Club, 3700 Cogbill Road, Richmond, VA 23234
SwimRVA offers unique camps that will give your child countless memories, a great workout, and a healthy dose of self-confidence. From log rolling to water polo to strokes-and-turns, our camps offer a wide variety of ways for your child to have a safe, well-rounded, energetic and fun experience they’ll remember. Our camps are led by the Richmond region’s top aquatics professionals. Click here to sign up

CORE KIDS ACADEMY
Quioccasin Station, 8932 Quioccasin Road, Richmond, VA 23229  Phone: 804.740.0079
Core Kids Academy is ready for summer camp! Registration opens February 1st, 2023! Camps are non-refundable & non-transferable. All camp registration will take place through the Parent Portal.
• Gymnastics Summer Camps:  Whether your child is just beginning gymnastics or has been a CORE gymnast for years, at our gymnastics camp, our certified coaches will help your child gain impressive new skills in a safe, fun, and encouraging environment! Open to ages 3+, we offer the total immersive gymnastics experience you’ve been looking for, dive-roll into 3 hours of bars, beam, tramp, floor, and more! Skills campers will work on include: cartwheels, roundoffs, handstands, aerials, back walkovers, back tucks, tramp progressions for safe flipping, amongst many others. In addition to gaining new skills, campers will also work on cardio, core strength, and stamina through challenging games and cooperative activities to build strength and endurance! Beginning May 30th. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and/or Thursdays. 9:00am-12:00pm. We give you the flexibility to sign up for 1 camp day or multiple days! Our camps will be 3-hour half day camps and registration is per camp day. You can sign up for 1, 2, or 3 days of gymnastics camp one week or one day of camp every week of the summer, whatever works best for you!
• Ninja Summer Camps: Does your child want to train like a Ninja this summer? Join us for 2.5 hours of action-packed Ninja training for ages 4+, which will consist of obstacle training, martial arts, gymnastics and freestyle movement. Ninja campers will utilize our specialized Ninja equipment to learn a variety of skills, including Ninja rolls, flips, vaults, window escapes, palm spins and ricochets!
Beginning the week of June 12th. Tuesdays and/or Thursdays. 12:30pm-3:00pm. Ninja camps fill up fast! Don’t wait to sign up! We give you the flexibility to sign up for 1 camp day or multiple days! Our camps will be 2.5-hour half day camps and registration is per camp day. You can sign up for 1 or 2 days of ninja camp one week or one day of camp every week of the summer, whatever works best for you!


NATURE and ANIMAL CAMPS:

Maymont Summer Discovery Camps
1000 Westover Road, Richmond, VA 23220  Phone: 804.358.7168
Maymont’s wildly popular summer camps offer outdoor exploration, animal encounters and historical discovery through games, crafts and hands-on activities for young explorers from pre-schoolers to eighth graders. There are many different themes to choose form.  There’s no better place to spend the summer than among Maymont’s giant trees, rolling hills, winding waterways and historic buildings. Camp teachers include Maymont educators, who have years of teaching experience, as well as enthusiastic summer staff.  

Lewis Ginter – Green Adventures Summer Camps
1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA 23228  Phone: 804.262.9887
2023 Green Adventures Summer Camps are week of camp filled with adventure, discovery, and exploration in the Garden!  Lewis Ginter has camp options starting at age 5. 


DANCE and MUSIC CAMPS:

Melody Magic Music Camps
Melody Magic Music Studio, 3041 Lauderdale Drive, Richmond.  Phone:  804.334.6241
Join us this summer for a class or camp your child will never forget! From Unicorn Dreams Music Camp to All Keyed Up Piano Camp, every camp will be the highlight of the summer. There will be singing. And moving. And creating. And learning. AND SO MUCH MORE. Sign up for one, sign up for them all. And let the music fill your heart! Ages 4-7 years welcome!

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. Our patented teaching platform gets our 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 – our students are more successful in sticking with the program while retaining the knowledge and skills they have learned.
This year we are offering 6 different weeks of themed music camps. Our students will 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. Visit our webpage for a full description of our 2023 Summer Camp offerings. https://www.schoolofrock.com/locations/midlothian/music-camps

Greater Richmond School of Music
Atlee, West End, Museum District and Southside locations. 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, Summer String Thing, and Mini Musical Theater.

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 World Tour 
Recording Arts: Pro Tools & Production 

School of Richmond Ballet DANCE CAMPS
407 E Canal St, Richmond, VA 23219  Phone: 804.344.0906
Richmond Ballet offers dance camps for kids age 5 1/2 to 14 years old.

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!

Thrive Music Academy
9102 Rutland Greens Way Suite E, Mechanicsville, VA 23116 Phone: 804.522.1711
• Rock Band Summer Camp:  Experience the thrill of being in a rock band! Your child will learn the ins and outs of playing in a band. Not only will your child have a blast playing music with other campers, but they will also gain valuable skills such as teamwork, creativity, and self-expression. Ages 8+, Beginner to intermediate musicians. Monday-Friday 9 AM – 2 PM
• Jam Band 101 Mini Camp: Jam Band 101 Mini Camp is a game-based, songwriting-centered camp that inspires collaboration and communication through music and allows kids to explore the different band instruments. From day one, your child will experience a feeling of success and accomplishment, and they will end the week jamming out with new friends! Ages 6-8, Beginner musicians. Monday-Friday 9 AM – 12 PM.


MATH, SCIENCE and ENGINEERING CAMPS:

Club SciKidz / Tech Scientific
Phone: 804.548.4787 Email: supportrva@clubscikidz.com.
• Millwood School: 15100 Millwood School Ln, Midlothian, VA 23112
• St. Christopher’s School: 711 St Christopher’s Rd, Richmond, VA 23226
Club SciKidz offers Science and Technology enrichment programs, which includes Summer Camps, Science Assemblies, Workshops and In-school field trips for ages 4 to 15. Imagine a summer day camp that is designed to offer children a choice of many different science and technology themes. Themes include experiments and projects in Video Game Creation, Coding, Robotics, Veterinary Medicine, Crime Scene Investigation, Culinary Science, Paleontology, Engineering, Space, Biology, Chemistry, Oceanography, LEGO Robotics and much more. The camps provide hands-on, minds-on activities for children ages 4-15. Camp Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. Half day 9am-1pm only for 4-5 age group. 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: Chuck Robinson, Summer Experience Director
camps@stewardschool.org
The Steward Summer Experience is proud to offer an array of nearly 100 camps that stir the mind, fuel the imagination, and unleash the possibilities for your child. Beginning the week of June 12 and running through August 25, Steward offers a full summer for students entering grades JK-12. Our camps draw students from throughout the greater Richmond area; at least 50 percent of our campers attend other schools during the school year, and we love welcoming them to our conveniently located campus. Camp options include academics, arts, athletics, and innovation. The Steward Summer Experience offers specialty camps for students aged 4 through rising 12th grade. There are half-day and full-day options, plus early-morning drop-off (7:45 a.m.) and extended day until 6 p.m.

BRAINY BYTES OF CENTRAL VIRGINIA
centralvirginia@brainybytes.com
or Phone: 804.665.8596
Brainy Bytes of Central Virginia Programs at multiple locations: Chesterfield, Midlothian, and Richmond VA
Brainy Bytes of Central Virginia offers STEM/STEAM Camps, Workshops, and Classes. The program includes Hands-on/Minds-on activities for youth (K – 12) with classes in Coding, Robotics, Programming, Game Making, Movie Creation, 3D Graphics and More. Students learn valuable skills: Teamwork, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Project Management. On-site (8a – 12n/12n – 4p) or On-line (9a – 12 n).

ENGINEERING FOR KIDS CENTRAL VA
Discovery United Methodist Church, 13000 Gayton Rd, Richmond, VA 23233 Phone: 804.293.3251
STEM camps designed to provide students with a hands-on immersive learning experience. Themes include – Interactive Engineering, Robotics, Technology and Coding, New! Esports League and New! Urban Innovations with Minecraft. Morning and afternoon sessions for children ages 5-14.

Richmond Montessori School Summer Enrichment Camps
499 N. Parham Road, Henrico, VA 23229  Phone: 804.741.0040
2023 camp details will be announced soon. 

Summer Architecture Camp
The Branch Museum of Architecture and Design, 2501 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA  Phone: 804.655.6055                
Details for 2023 have not been released yet.

MathScience Innovation Center
2401 Hartman Street, Richmond, VA 23223  Phone: 804.343.6524 and John Tyler Community College
Camp Innovation is a STEM camp for rising 4th – 8th grade students. Each week-long session has both 1/2 day and full day courses in science, biology, computer technology, engineering, and more.  Each course offers students an opportunity to dive deep into STEM subjects through engaging experiments, challenges, and field trips. 2023 details details have not been released yet.  

The Goddard School
11600 Gayton Road, Richmond, Virginia 23238  Phone: 804.740.3394
The Goddard School’s summer camp curriculum incorporates STEAM learning (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) into exciting, one-of-a-kind and fun experiences for your child every day!

Bricks 4 Kidz – Richmond Summer Camps
Camps offered at many locations in RVA.  Phone: 804.277.9718
Bricks 4 Kidz provides an opportunity for children, where we learn, we build, we play… with LEGO® Bricks. Programs are built around proprietary model plans, designed by engineers and architects, with exciting themes such as space, construction, and amusement parks.  


COOKING CAMPS:

The Steward Summer Experience
11600 Gayton Road, Richmond, VA 23238  Phone: 804.740.3394
Camp contact: Chuck Robinson, Summer Experience Director
camps@stewardschool.org
The Steward Summer Experience is proud to offer an array of nearly 100 camps that stir the mind, fuel the imagination, and unleash the possibilities for your child. Beginning the week of June 12 and running through August 25, Steward offers a full summer for students entering grades JK-12. Our camps draw students from throughout the greater Richmond area; at least 50 percent of our campers attend other schools during the school year, and we love welcoming them to our conveniently located campus. Camp options include academics, arts, athletics, and innovation. The Steward Summer Experience offers specialty camps for students aged 4 through rising 12th grade. There are half-day and full-day options, plus early-morning drop-off (7:45 a.m.) and extended day until 6 p.m.

Young Chefs Academy
2230 John Rolfe Parkway, Richmond, VA 23233 Phone: 804.360.9797
Summer is heating up at Young Chefs® Academy during each fully-immersive culinary camp experience! Each day brings sizzling new surprises and culinary delights as kids cook and bake their way through exciting tips and tricks with friendly culinary challenges to put newfound skills to the test.  For children 5-15. $250 per child, $245 sibling rate.

Camp C.H.E.F. with Edible Education
Locations at Stony Point Fashion Park and Waterford Place.  
Edible Education offers children’s cooking camps June 13th – August 19th. 


ACADEMIC CAMPS:

The Steward Summer Experience
11600 Gayton Road, Richmond, VA 23238  Phone: 804.740.3394
Camp contact: Chuck Robinson, Summer Experience Director
camps@stewardschool.org
The Steward Summer Experience is proud to offer an array of nearly 100 camps that stir the mind, fuel the imagination, and unleash the possibilities for your child. Beginning the week of June 12 and running through August 25, Steward offers a full summer for students entering grades JK-12. Our camps draw students from throughout the greater Richmond area; at least 50 percent of our campers attend other schools during the school year, and we love welcoming them to our conveniently located campus. Camp options include academics, arts, athletics, and innovation. The Steward Summer Experience offers specialty camps for students aged 4 through rising 12th grade. There are half-day and full-day options, plus early-morning drop-off (7:45 a.m.) and extended day until 6 p.m.

STEAM Discovery Academy
Richmond, VA  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. Our programs are designed to spark curiosity and new ideas in our campers, no matter their level of experience.  For kids in Kindergarten through Junior High School.  

Richmond Young Writers
2707 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221  Phone: 804.250.5022
2023 details are forthcoming.

The Center for Creative Arts
4825 Pouncey Tract Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059  Phone: 804.360.2687
The Center for Creative Arts offers some of the most popular camps in the Richmond area. Located in Richmond’s far West End, children and teens can choose from Art Camps, Robotics, Chess, and Musical Theater Camps. Students are taught in a safe and nurturing environment where small classes ensure individual attention from professional artists and musicians.
Lego Robotics: Ages 9 – 13
Preschool Under The Sea Art Camp: Ages 4 – 6
Woodland Fairies Ballet Camp: Ages 5+
Elementary Art Camps: Ages 6 – 11
Teens and Tweens Studio Art Camp: Ages 11+
Musical Theatre Camp: Disney’s Frozen Jr! Rising 2nd – Rising 8th Graders
Chess Camps: Grades K – 6th

Richmond Montessori School Summer Enrichment Camps
499 N. Parham Road, Henrico, VA 23229  Phone: 804.741.0040
2023 camp details will be announced soon. 

Collegiate School Summer Quest
103 North Mooreland Road, Richmond, VA 23229
Collegiate’s Summer Quest program provides opportunities for youth to have fun, learn and be challenged. Please note that we have implemented COVID-19 policies and protocols so that we can safely keep campers on campus.  Camps are offered int he morning, afternoon, or all-day.  Camps are for children ages 3 years to 12th grade.  

Sylvan Learning Centers
1807 Huguenot Road, Midlothian, Virginia 23113  Phone: 804. 767.3353
Sylvan Edge Camps offer innovative camps for elementary and middle school students with a focus on STEM.  Visit the website for more details.

Henricus Historical Park
Henricus Historical Park, 251 Henricus Park Rd., Chester, VA 23836  Phone: 804. 748.1611
• Camp Pocahontas – for ages 6-10 – campers will explore the environment and life of Pocahontas and the culture of the Powhatan people through demonstrations, activities, and arts and crafts.
• James River Camp – for ages 9-12 – Discover the environmental and geological features of the historic James River.

Brilliant Summer at St. Catherine’s
6001 Grove Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23226  Phone: 804.288.2804
St Catherine’s offers hundreds of camp choices for girls and boys age 3- grade 12. 
June 6 – August 12.


THEATRE CAMPS:

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 18th year! We are proud to offer a new, longer camp day for SPARCLERS Mini (ages 4 & 5) along with all of our 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. Registration is open and spots are filling quickly!

The Steward Summer Experience
11600 Gayton Road, Richmond, VA 23238  Phone: 804.740.3394
Camp contact: Chuck Robinson, Summer Experience Director
camps@stewardschool.org
The Steward Summer Experience is proud to offer an array of nearly 100 camps that stir the mind, fuel the imagination, and unleash the possibilities for your child. Beginning the week of June 12 and running through August 25, Steward offers a full summer for students entering grades JK-12. Our camps draw students from throughout the greater Richmond area; at least 50 percent of our campers attend other schools during the school year, and we love welcoming them to our conveniently located campus. Camp options include academics, arts, athletics, and innovation. The Steward Summer Experience offers specialty camps for students aged 4 through rising 12th grade. There are half-day and full-day options, plus early-morning drop-off (7:45 a.m.) and extended day until 6 p.m.

Greater Richmond School of Music
Atlee, West End, Museum District and Southside locations. 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, Summer String Thing, 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 Pre-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!

CharacterWorksMultiple 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), Middle (6th-8th), and High (9th-12th) School students. We offer 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.

The Center for Creative Arts
4825 Pouncey Tract Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059  Phone: 804.360.2687
The Center for Creative Arts offers some of the most popular camps in the Richmond area. Located in Richmond’s far West End, children and teens can choose from Art Camps, Robotics, Chess, and Musical Theater Camps. Students are taught in a safe and nurturing environment where small classes ensure individual attention from professional artists and musicians.
Lego Robotics: Ages 9 – 13
Preschool Under The Sea Art Camp: Ages 4 – 6
Woodland Fairies Ballet Camp: Ages 5+
Elementary Art Camps: Ages 6 – 11
Teens and Tweens Studio Art Camp: Ages 11+
Musical Theatre Camp: Disney’s Frozen Jr! Rising 2nd – Rising 8th Graders
Chess Camps: Grades K – 6th


ART CAMPS:

The Steward Summer Experience
11600 Gayton Road, Richmond, VA 23238  Phone: 804.740.3394
Camp contact: Chuck Robinson, Summer Experience Director
camps@stewardschool.org
The Steward Summer Experience is proud to offer an array of nearly 100 camps that stir the mind, fuel the imagination, and unleash the possibilities for your child. Beginning the week of June 12 and running through August 25, Steward offers a full summer for students entering grades JK-12. Our camps draw students from throughout the greater Richmond area; at least 50 percent of our campers attend other schools during the school year, and we love welcoming them to our conveniently located campus. Camp options include academics, arts, athletics, and innovation. The Steward Summer Experience offers specialty camps for students aged 4 through rising 12th grade. There are half-day and full-day options, plus early-morning drop-off (7:45 a.m.) and extended day until 6 p.m.

The Center for Creative Arts
4825 Pouncey Tract Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059  Phone: 804.360.2687
The Center for Creative Arts offers some of the most popular camps in the Richmond area. Located in Richmond’s far West End, children and teens can choose from Art Camps, Robotics, Chess, and Musical Theater Camps. Students are taught in a safe and nurturing environment where small classes ensure individual attention from professional artists and musicians.
Lego Robotics: Ages 9 – 13
Preschool Under The Sea Art Camp: Ages 4 – 6
Woodland Fairies Ballet Camp: Ages 5+
Elementary Art Camps: Ages 6 – 11
Teens and Tweens Studio Art Camp: Ages 11+
Musical Theatre Camp: Disney’s Frozen Jr! Rising 2nd – Rising 8th Graders
Chess Camps: Grades K – 6th

All Fired Up: Richmond’s Original Paint-Your-Own-Pottery Studio!
Two locations: 
•  Midlothian: 4668 Commonwealth Center Pkwy, Midlothian  Phone: 804.7.4-5506 
•  Short Pump: 2232 Old Brick Rd, Glen Allen   Phone: 804.360.3111 
All Fired Up will continue it’s art-intensive summer camp in 2023 offering specialized instruction and a wide variety of projects in several art media. Each week has a unique theme to allow repeat campers to have a fun and rewarding experience with each visit. Regardless of the week’s theme, every camp session allows campers to explore a variety of art media including Clay, Ceramics, Glass fusing, Drawing, Wheelthrowing, Tie-dye, Painting, and more! The standard half-day camp sessions are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. for ages 6-14.

Children’s Art Classes
10831 West Broad Street, Glen Allen, 23060, VA   Phone: 804.402.4861
CAC offers studio-based art education during the school year and is offering summer workshops for students to explore a broad range of mediums and to grow as artists. Summer workshops will be taught by our expert instructors and will allow your child to continue to unlock their creative potential. Students can sign up for 1 or more classes.  Each class lasts an hour 15 minutes and will meet Monday-Friday. 

Art Factory Play Cafe & Party Place
4810 Market Square Lane Midlothian, VA 23112  Phone: 804.716.5219
We are excited to offer week-long sessions throughout summer break that are perfect for kids 6-14 years old. Check out the different themes being offered each week and choose your favorite! Campers can expect to create all different types of arts and crafts throughout the week including tie-dye t-shirts, paper mache, clay, collage, canvas, slime, textile art, and so much more! This is an Art Camp for ages 6-14 years old. Full & Half Day options available.

STEAM Discovery Academy
Richmond, VA  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. Our programs are designed to spark curiosity and new ideas in our campers, no matter their level of experience.  For kids in Kindergarten through Junior High School.  

Richmond Montessori School Summer Enrichment Camps
499 N. Parham Road, Henrico, VA 23229  Phone: 804.741.0040
2023 camp details will be announced soon. 

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
200 N. Boulevard, Richmond, VA Phone: 804.340.1405
The VMFA’s in person summer camps are back for 2023. They offer camps for all ages – including early childhood camps for kids as young as 18 months.  Details will coming soon.

ArtVenture Summer Camp at The Visual Arts Center of Richmond
1812 West Main Street, Richmond, VA 23220   Phone:  804.353.0094
ArtVenture summer camps will be on-site and online this summer.  These camps are for kids ages 6-14. ArtVenture runs for 11 weeks, June 20 through September 2. Each class runs from Monday through Friday. On–site classes are scheduled from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. or 1-4 p.m. A supervised, socially distanced 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. Online classes are scheduled for 10 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1-3 p.m.

ArtHaus Visual Arts Studio
1811 Huguenot Road #304, Midlothian, VA 23113  Phone:  804.897.4278
2023 details have not been announced yet.


OUTDOOR, ADVENTURE & CLIMBING CAMPS:

Riverside Outfitters
A very popular camp in Richmond.  Includes activities like Tree Climbing, Zip Line, Elevator, Flying Squirrel, Cargo Net, Rope Courses, Swimming, River time, PFD’s, Rock Hopping, Rock Skipping, and much more!  Some camps are half day, others are full day.  Visit the website for more details.

Passages Adventure Camp
• Belle Isle (summer) 11421 Polo Circle, Midlothian, VA (winter) Phone: 804.897.8283 x310 
• Peak Experience’s Midlothian Climbing Center and Peak Experiences Richmond (for the 5-7 year old group). 
Peak Experiences and Passages expect to run camps as usual this summer.  These camps foster outdoor skills in a non-competitive and fun-loving atmosphere for children between 5 and 17. They offer Full and Half Day adventure programs for kids 5-16 and overnight programs for those 11 and up. Base Camp (ages 5-7) provides a great introduction to fun and adventure! Each session includes indoor rock climbing, swimming, energetic games, a bouncy house, and giant swing.  Day camp (for ages 8-16) offers a wide variety of camps featuring kayaking, rock climbing, mountain biking, stand-up paddle boarding, outdoor survival skills, and a 350′ zip line..

Virginia Outside & Fishing Adventures
Half Day, Full Day  and Overnight camps will continue in 2023. Opportunities include mountain biking, kayaking and fishing for boys and girls ages 6 and up.

Triangle Rock Club Summer Camps
4700 Thalbro St, Richmond, VA 23230  Phone:  804-215-3200 ext. 404
Triangle Rock Club offers a variety of half-day and full-day summer camps for ages 6 and up. Each camp day is filled with climbing, learning, adventure, goal setting, games, and tons of adventure-filled memories! Options include camps based at our new indoor rock climbing facility, as well as an Expedition Camp (for kids 12 and up) where campers will climb and hike outside.


SPORTS, MARTIAL ARTS, GYMNASTICS &  CHEER CAMPS:

SwimRVA Summer Camp
Three Locations:
• SwimRVA CSAC, 5050 Ridgedale Parkway, Richmond, VA 23234
• SwimRVA Northside, 319 North Wilkinson Road, Richmond, VA 23227
Phone: 804.271.8271
• SwimRVA Meadowbrook Country Club, 3700 Cogbill Road, Richmond, VA 23234
SwimRVA offers unique camps that will give your child countless memories, a great workout, and a healthy dose of self-confidence. From log rolling to water polo to strokes-and-turns, our camps offer a wide variety of ways for your child to have a safe, well-rounded, energetic and fun experience they’ll remember. Our camps are led by the Richmond region’s top aquatics professionals. Click here to sign up

CORE KIDS ACADEMY
Quioccasin Station, 8932 Quioccasin Road, Richmond, VA 23229  Phone: 804.740.0079
Core Kids Academy is ready for summer camp! Registration opens February 1st, 2023! Camps are non-refundable & non-transferable. All camp registration will take place through the Parent Portal.
• Gymnastics Summer Camps:  Whether your child is just beginning gymnastics or has been a CORE gymnast for years, at our gymnastics camp, our certified coaches will help your child gain impressive new skills in a safe, fun, and encouraging environment! Open to ages 3+, we offer the total immersive gymnastics experience you’ve been looking for, dive-roll into 3 hours of bars, beam, tramp, floor, and more! Skills campers will work on include: cartwheels, roundoffs, handstands, aerials, back walkovers, back tucks, tramp progressions for safe flipping, amongst many others. In addition to gaining new skills, campers will also work on cardio, core strength, and stamina through challenging games and cooperative activities to build strength and endurance! Beginning May 30th. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and/or Thursdays. 9:00am-12:00pm. We give you the flexibility to sign up for 1 camp day or multiple days! Our camps will be 3-hour half day camps and registration is per camp day. You can sign up for 1, 2, or 3 days of gymnastics camp one week or one day of camp every week of the summer, whatever works best for you!
• Ninja Summer Camps: Does your child want to train like a Ninja this summer? Join us for 2.5 hours of action-packed Ninja training for ages 4+, which will consist of obstacle training, martial arts, gymnastics and freestyle movement. Ninja campers will utilize our specialized Ninja equipment to learn a variety of skills, including Ninja rolls, flips, vaults, window escapes, palm spins and ricochets!
Beginning the week of June 12th. Tuesdays and/or Thursdays. 12:30pm-3:00pm. Ninja camps fill up fast! Don’t wait to sign up! We give you the flexibility to sign up for 1 camp day or multiple days! Our camps will be 2.5-hour half day camps and registration is per camp day. You can sign up for 1 or 2 days of ninja camp one week or one day of camp every week of the summer, whatever works best for you!
Kids Academy is ready for summer camp!

The Steward Summer Experience
11600 Gayton Road, Richmond, VA 23238  Phone: 804.740.3394
Camp contact: Chuck Robinson, Summer Experience Director
camps@stewardschool.org
The Steward Summer Experience is proud to offer an array of nearly 100 camps that stir the mind, fuel the imagination, and unleash the possibilities for your child. Beginning the week of June 12 and running through August 25, Steward offers a full summer for students entering grades JK-12. Our camps draw students from throughout the greater Richmond area; at least 50 percent of our campers attend other schools during the school year, and we love welcoming them to our conveniently located campus. Camp options include academics, arts, athletics, and innovation. The Steward Summer Experience offers specialty camps for students aged 4 through rising 12th grade. There are half-day and full-day options, plus early-morning drop-off (7:45 a.m.) and extended day until 6 p.m.

Martial Arts World of Glen Allen
7157 Staples Mill Road, Henrico, VA 23228  Phone: 804.501.0202
Martial Arts World Glen Allen offers multiple field trips each week; including trips to the pool, visits to the library, and outdoor time at the parks. Students will participate in daily martial arts classes, character building games and activities, arts and crafts and much, much more! Children will develop self-leadership and focus, and build confidence while having fun! Each week will be a brand-new adventure and our Summer Camp provides life learning skills and a daily regimen of fun and exciting activities. Our character enhancement program is the perfect way to help your child become one of tomorrow’s leaders! We offer a full-day camp for school-age children, that runs from 7:30am – 6pm, Monday – Friday.

i9 Sports Multi-Sport Full Day Camp
Multiple locations around Richmond  Phone:  804.214.7529
i9 Sports multi-sport full day camps bring a unique, safe and fun camp experience that offers multiple sports and popular games including basketball, flag football, soccer, lacrosse and baseball for ages 3 and up!

RockIt Sports
3001 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228  Phone: 804.477.6807
RockIt Sports offers Baseball and Basketball Camps. 2023 details coming soon.

Sports Center of Richmond (SCOR) Summer Sports Camps
1385 Overbrook Rd, Richmond, VA 23220   Phone: 804.257.7267
SCOR Summer Camps will keep your children active in high energy sports games and activities all summer long! Choose from three camp types: All Sports, Lil’ Kickers (only offered morning half-days), or Soccer Skills (only offered Mon. and Fri. morning half-days). 

Midlothian Athletic Club
10800 Center View Drive, N. Chesterfield, VA 23235  Phone: 804.330.2222
More details coming soon.

Tuckahoe Sports Training Center
2450 Little League Dr, Henrico, VA 23233   Phone: 804.360.3395
At Camp Tuckahoe each week is a new experience with it’s own unique theme. The days are jam packed with basic baseball & softball instruction, crazy games, fitness challenges and sports activities (and of course, more BASEBALL!). Through exercise and interactive play, kids can focus on fitness and fun this summer creating healthier hearts and stronger bodies!

Non-Stop Soccer
Camps held at multiple locations.
Non-Stop Soccer offers a quality camp experience for soccer players of all ability levels, ages 5-16, including recreation level, advanced player, shooting and goal keeping camp, and elite performance camp. The uniquely qualified staff is dedicated to creating a challenging, supportive, and fun environment and offers camps throughout the year including spring break, summer, and winter indoor camps.

Bob Foley’s Next Level Basketball Camps
June 27 – July 1
July 18 – 22
August 1 – 5
Each camp designed to teach all aspects of the game. Work with Coach Foley on the basic fundamentals of shooting, ball handling and passing. Play in 1 on 1, 3 on 3, and 5 on 5 tournaments. There will also be other games and contests with a chance to win great prizes.

Challenger Sports British Soccer Camps
British Soccer Camps held at various locations around Richmond.

University of Richmond Sports Camps
2023 University of Richmond Summer Camps have not been announced yet.

Richmond Kickers
Soccer Camps for kids ages 4-16.  Specific skill camps, camps for Girl’s Only, half day, full day, multiple locations.

Richmond Strikers
Summer camps and clinics for soccer, lacrosse, and field hockey organized by age and level. 2023 details still forthcoming.

SPOTLIGHT ACRO AND CHEER
6078 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, VA 23111   Phone: 804.453.ACRO (2276)
You won’t find a more active camp anywhere! Camp runs 9AM-1PM Monday- Friday. Boys and girls rising 1st-6th grade.
• TUMBLE CAMPS: Tumbling, Acrobatic Gymnastics, Cheerleading & Dance — our week-long tumble camps have it all. Kids get extra time to work on their favorite skills, improve form, increase flexibility and endurance; play, and have a blast. Whether your child loves dance, cheer, acro, or tumbling, they’ll get to experience all of the above. (Kids must have only minimal prior tumbling experience to participate in tumbling camps). Beyond all of the above, we also make time for plenty of Games, Outdoor Time, and Water Wednesday. After an amazing week of improving and learning new skills, we finish off each camp with an impressive routine for families and friends, where we showcase all we’ve learned.
• NINJA CAMP: At Spotlight, Ninjas are on the go! We’ll teach boys and girls in rising 1st-6th grade ninja skills, ninja games, ninja obstacle courses, and plenty of non-stop ninja action. These camps are filled with daily, fun challenges but also include our other great aspects of summer camps like outdoor time and Water Wednesday. No previous ninja experience is required.

Bogey’s Sports Park  Junior Camp
1675 Ashland Road, just 5 minutes West of Short Pump Town Center.  
Golf Camp for kids.

Richmond Fencing Club 
3411 1/2 Carlton Street, Richmond, VA 23230  Phone: 804. 622-3655
RFC Summer Camp is a great way for kids ages 9-18 to stay active, have fun, and enjoy the summer while learning and improving their fencing.  Camps are for for both beginner and experienced fencers alike.  Led by a number of college-age competitive fencers who keep the students active through group lessons, competition, footwork, games, technique & tactics, and fencing videos.   All necessary equipment is provided including jacket, glove, mask, and weapon.  Camps are held in a full-time, air conditioned, fencing facility.

TWIST GYMNASTICS
2130 John Rolfe Parkway, Richmond, VA 23233  Phone: 804.360.9490
Have a blast while you master your cartwheels, bounce and flip at the 1/2 day or full day camp. 

U-Turn Sports Performance Academy
2101 Maywill Street,  Richmond VA 23230  Phone: 804.358.2775
U-Turn Sports Performance Academy provides superior athletic training and sound biblical guidance to young people.  U-turn summer camp information will be available soon.

Richmond Volleyball Club
2921 Byrdhill Road, Henrico, VA 23228   Phone:  804.358.3000
Richmond Volleyball Club camps are the perfect blend of fun and fitness teaching kids the fundamentals of the game and building up their skills to help them progress and grow as a player. 

Overtime Athletics
Multiple locations.  Phone: 804.658.9876
Kickball, soccer and basketball camps.

Brilliant Summer at St. Catherine’s
6001 Grove Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23226  Phone: 804.288.2804
St Catherine’s offers hundreds of camp choices for girls and boys age 3- grade 12. 
June 6 – August 12.

M.Y. Taekwondo
–  4020 Gathering Pl , Glen Allen, VA 23060 Phone : 804.915.7033
–  11408 Belvedere Vista Lane, N. Chesterfield, VA 23235   Phone: 804. 918.2470
At the M.Y Taekwondo summer camp, kids will have fun while building strength, confidence, focus, and discipline through taekwondo training and other activities. Full day or half day camps.

Martial Arts World of West End
10454 Ridgefield Pkwy., Henrico, VA 23233   Phone: 804-673-5200
Martial Arts World has been serving Henrico County for over 22 years and whether campers are spending the day swimming, knocking down pins at a bowling alley, rock climbing, or working on their latest martial arts skill, your child will have a great experience in a positive environment.  The full day camps are focused on good constructive fun, coupled with awesome exercise! They will have a blast while building character, self-discipline, and increasing self-esteem.


DAY CAMPS:

The Steward Summer Experience
11600 Gayton Road, Richmond, VA 23238  Phone: 804.740.3394
Camp contact: Chuck Robinson, Summer Experience Director
camps@stewardschool.org
The Steward Summer Experience is proud to offer an array of nearly 100 camps that stir the mind, fuel the imagination, and unleash the possibilities for your child. Beginning the week of June 12 and running through August 25, Steward offers a full summer for students entering grades JK-12. Our camps draw students from throughout the greater Richmond area; at least 50 percent of our campers attend other schools during the school year, and we love welcoming them to our conveniently located campus. Camp options include academics, arts, athletics, and innovation. The Steward Summer Experience offers specialty camps for students aged 4 through rising 12th grade. There are half-day and full-day options, plus early-morning drop-off (7:45 a.m.) and extended day until 6 p.m.

Romp n’ Roll
West End – 9677 W Broad St, Glen Allen VA 23060  Phone:  804.249.5001
Midlothian – 11541 Busy St, Richmond VA 23236  Phone: 804.893.3142
Your preschooler will enjoy 3 hours of socialization, gym time, group play, and imaginative thinking! Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9 AM to 12 PM OR 2:00pm to 5:00pm | Price: $75 per week, per child (includes both days). Ages 2-5 years old, no potty training required! Campers are split into small groups.
Exploration: Each day campers will explore the gym through independent and group play, learn artistic concepts while working on fine motor skills and get groovin’ with music and activities!
Snack: We provide a snack of Goldfish crackers. Send in a beverage with your child’s name marked on it.
Weekly Themes: Our play space is transformed each week based on an imaginative theme to encourage curiosity and broaden learning.

acac Fitness & Wellness Centers
11621 Robious Road, Midlothian, VA 23113  Phone: 804.464.0997
Children kindergarten to 8th grade will develop friendships, explore new activities and make awesome memories in our full day camp. From daily swimming, to sports, to arts and crafts, ACAC Summer Camp is the place to be for summer fun! Camp is open to both ACAC members and non-members, Monday – Friday, 7am – 6pm. See a sample day, pricing and hear what parents have to say on the website.

Richmond Montessori School Summer Enrichment Camps
499 N. Parham Road, Henrico, VA 23229  Phone: 804.741.0040
2023 on-site and virtual camp details soon!

Brilliant Summer at St. Catherine’s
6001 Grove Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23226  Phone: 804.288.2804
St Catherine’s offers hundreds of camp choices for girls and boys age 3- grade 12. 
June 6 – August 12.

Collegiate School Summer Quest
103 North Mooreland Road, Richmond, VA 23229
Collegiate’s Summer Quest program provides opportunities for youth to have fun, learn and be challenged. Please note that we have implemented COVID-19 policies and protocols so that we can safely keep campers on campus.  Camps are offered int he morning, afternoon, or all-day.  Camps are for children ages 3 years to 12th grade.  

Camps at the YMCA of Greater Richmond
Camps available all over Richmond, Goochland, Powhatan, Ashland and Petersburg
From half to full day camps and from preschool aged to teens the YMCA of Greater Richmond has a camp to fit your needs as a parent while your child has a great summer.  Each location offers a large variety of specialty, sports, educational and arts camps.  They even offer the traditional camp experience at the Camp Thunderbird location in Chesterfield.

The Goddard School
11600 Gayton Road, Richmond, Virginia 23238  Phone: 804.740.3394
The Goddard School’s summer camp curriculum incorporates STEAM learning (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) into exciting, one-of-a-kind and fun experiences for your child every day!

Richmond Waldorf School SUMMERGARDEN
1301 Robin Hood Road, Richmond, Virginia 23227   Phone: 804.377.8024
2023 details coming soon.

Sabot Stony Point Summer Camp
3400 Stony Point Road, Richmond, Virginia 23235   Phone: 804.272.1341
Sabot Stony Point has not announced camps for 2023 – more details soon.

Weinstein JCC Summer Day Camps
5403 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA 23226  Phone: 804.545.8650
2023 Camp Ganim is for the littlest campers age 2-5.  Kids will explore the outdoors and have wonderful educational opportunities.

Hilltop Preschool
7612 Wanymala Rd, Henrico, VA 23229  Phone: 804.288.3887
Only $75/week! Hilltop Preschool has the West End’s most affordable camp!
MON-THURS. 9am-Noon. June 5-Aug.17th
Ala carte camp with 1-10 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. Open to the community! For info and enroll: www.HilltopPreschoolRVA.com.