Richmond Area Half-Day Summer Camps 2024 :: Completely Kids Richmond

CORE KIDS ACADEMY
Quioccasin Station, 8932 Quioccasin Road, Richmond, VA 23229 Phone: 804.740.0079
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. Or would your child like to train like a Ninja? Join us for an 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! 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!

Thrive Music Academy
9102 Rutland Greens Way Suite E Mechanicsville, VA 23116 Phone: 804.522.1711 (call or text)
With options for ages 4-12, our summer camps are carefully crafted to ignite a passion for music in every young heart. From introductions to instruments and collaborative songwriting to rock band experiences, each camp offers a unique musical journey. Explore the fusion of music and science, dive into the world of musical theater, or take a tour through the rich history of music. Enroll today for a summer of collaboration, creativity, and lifelong friendships! Half-day camps with ability to stay full-day.

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.

The Steward Summer Experience
11600 Gayton Road, Richmond, VA 23238 Phone: 804.740.3394
Camp contact: 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 North, 319 North Wilkinson Road, Richmond, VA 23227
Phone: 804.271.8271
• SwimRVA Meadowbrook, 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.

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, Summer String Thing, Summer Beats, Guitar Pro, Pre-Band, Concert Band and Mini Musical Theater.

Children’s Art Classes
10831 West Broad Street, Glen Allen, 23060, VA Phone: 804.402.4861
Embark on a summer adventure with our engaging workshops designed for kids aged 5-18. Running for one week, Monday through Friday, from June 10 to July 22, these workshops offer daily 2-hour sessions, providing flexibility for consecutive enrollments. Priced at $205 per week, our diverse range of activities ensures an enriching and fun-filled experience for every child, with accommodations available for those under the age limit.

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
Summer fun alert at Romp n’ Roll! Enroll your little ones in our fantastic Kids’ Summer Camp program! Available on Tuesdays and Thursdays with options for 9am-12 Noon or 2-5pm adventure sessions. Perfect for 2-5 year-olds, our camp offers a world of fun in our gym, creative crafts, and non-stop entertainment! Our camp is only $75 per week, per child and includes both days of camp. Your little ones will be engaged and delighted for three hours, exploring new activities, making friends, and creating joyful memories. With a new theme each week, every camp is a unique and exciting journey! We’ve got the snacks covered, and pottery training is not necessary. Don’t miss out on this summer’s best adventure at Romp n’ Roll, register your child and let the fun begin!
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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
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.

The Riding School at James River Equestrian Center
414 Huguenot Trail, Midlothian, VA 23113 Phone: 804.240.3215
The Riding School offers Summer Riding Day Camp for children ages six (6) and older. Beginner and intermediate riders enjoy an hour of instructed riding each day, horse related crafts and games, learning proper horse care, and stable management. Camp begins promptly at 9:00am and ends each day at 1:00pm Monday through Thursday. Session 1: June 10th-13th, Session 2: June 24th-27th, Session 3: July 8th-11th, Session 4: July 22nd-25th, Session 5: August 5th-8th. Camp days and hours are Monday-Thursday 9:00am-1:00pm. Each session is $425.00 per camper.

DANCE and MUSIC 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, Summer String Thing, Summer Beats, Guitar Pro, Pre-Band, Concert Band and Mini Musical Theater.

Thrive Music Academy
9102 Rutland Greens Way Suite E Mechanicsville, VA 23116 Phone: 804.522.1711 (call or text)
With options for ages 4-12, our summer camps are carefully crafted to ignite a passion for music in every young heart. From introductions to instruments and collaborative songwriting to rock band experiences, each camp offers a unique musical journey. Explore the fusion of music and science, dive into the world of musical theater, or take a tour through the rich history of music. Enroll today for a summer of collaboration, creativity, and lifelong friendships! Half-day camps with ability to stay full-day.

Melody Magic Unicorn Dreams Music Camp
Melody Magic Music Studio, 3041 Lauderdale Drive, Richmond Phone: 804.412.8098
Welcome to the enchanting world of the Unicorn Dreams Music Camp, where the magic of music and the whimsy of unicorns come together to create an unforgettable experience for young music enthusiasts! This unique camp is designed for kids aged 4 to 8 who have a passion for both music and the mythical world of unicorns. Set against a backdrop of vibrant rainbow colors and glittering unicorn decorations, the Unicorn Dreams Music Camp promises a week filled with musical exploration, creative expression, and, of course, a touch of magic. Throughout the camp, talented and enthusiastic music instructors guide the young participants on a magical journey through various musical activities. From learning to play instruments like the piano and ukulele to engaging in lively sing-alongs with unicorn-inspired lyrics and creating unicorn-themed crafts, every moment is infused with joy and creativity.

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 Summer Camp offerings. https://www.schoolofrock.com/locations/midlothian/music-camps

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

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! Our camps are designed to build self-confidence and self-expression. For the more experienced dancer, we 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 for kids age 5 1/2 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 at Bella Ballerina Chesterfield! Whether it’s Blue Puppy Paradise, In My Dance Era, Put Your Hair in the Air, Island Princess, or Rainbow Unicorn, they’ll 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 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
• Hawaiian Ukulele Camp June 10th-14th 9am-12pm
All of our music camps are created to foster the love of summer while teaching a new instrument and musical skills. Hawaiian Ukulele Camp teaches the basics and fundamentals of ukulele through games, dances, singing, and lots of activities. All camps have craft and snack time included and snacks provided! Ages 6-12
• Drumming Adventure Camp July 8th-12th 12:30pm-3:30pm
Drumming Adventure Camp teaches strong rhythm fundamentals using hand drums, mallets, xylophones, bucket drumming and more! All camps have craft and snack time included and snacks provided! Ages 5-10

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: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.

Summer Architecture Camp
The Branch Museum of Architecture and Design, 2501 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA Phone: 804.655.6055
Details for 2024 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. 2024 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.

Snapology of Glen Allen
Camps at various locations in Glen Allen. Phone : 804.596.5553
• Bricks & Minifigs Richmond : 10953 W Broad St, Glen Allen, VA 23060
• Tuckahoe Sports Inc : 2450 Little League Dr, Henrico, VA 23233
Kids will have a blast making new friends and tackling STEAM projects with Snapology. Our camps keep kids brains engaged and active all summer, but shhh don’t tell them it’s educational! With popular program themes like RoboPets, GameBots Robotics, Robot Olympics, Amusement Park Adventures Engineering, Super structures, Brick Art & Design plus super fun themed classes like Pokemania, Mining & Building, and Superheroes, there’s something for everyone. We offer half day morning and afternoon camp sessions. Every week is a different curriculum covering different age ranges. Sign up for one week or for multiple sessions. Camps run from June 10th through August 19th.

CodeVA
300 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219 Phone: 804.727.9817
Explore the cosmos in Galactic Creations, where your student will engage in character design, animation, and craft modeling with applications like Procreate and Scratch. Join the thrill of innovation at STEAM Olympics, where students will use Finch robots and other tools in competitions! Experience the enchantment of nighttime coding at Coding in the Dark, a tech camp with LED lights, lasers, and even LASER TAG! We’re offering these classes and SO MUCH MORE! Secure your child’s spot for a summer of pure joy and adventure in the world of computer science! Middle School and Elementary School camps. Whole and half-day camps, as well as week-long camps. Check the listings for more information.

COOKING CAMPS:

The Steward Summer Experience
11600 Gayton Road, Richmond, VA 23238 Phone: 804.740.3394
Camp contact: 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:

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
2024 details are forthcoming.

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! Studio Art camps for Teens & Tweens, and Elementary School students are taught by professional artists who nurture individual creativity. Chess students learn the basics and discover new strategies! Robotics campers design, build and program robots to compete in a challenge. Young dancers, taught by a professional ballerina, perform for family. Our Willie Wonka! Musical Theater camps end in a full production on Friday night! Visit our website for details!

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:

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!

CharacterWorks
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), 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.

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!

ART CAMPS:

Children’s Art Classes
10831 West Broad Street, Glen Allen, 23060, VA Phone: 804.402.4861
Embark on a summer adventure with our engaging workshops designed for kids aged 5-18. Running for one week, Monday through Friday, from June 10 to July 22, these workshops offer daily 2-hour sessions, providing flexibility for consecutive enrollments. Priced at $205 per week, our diverse range of activities ensures an enriching and fun-filled experience for every child, with accommodations available for those under the age limit.

Art Works and RVA Thriving Artists
320 Hull Street Phone Phone: 804 291.1400
Art Works and RVA Thriving Artists bring you the triumphant return of their Summer Art Camps for students. We have six different camp sessions all covering an array of skills. Whether you have an aspiring jewelry maker or the next Picasso in your home, we have a camp session to ignite their imagination! Camps run Monday-Thursday from 8:00am-12:00pm and are led by professional working artists with extensive teaching experience. Topics include: felting, jewelry making, basic art skills, clay, and printmaking. Art Works has been a pillar of the Richmond art community for over 20 years and RVA Thriving Artists is incredibly excited to pick up their Summer Art Camps! Classes start at $250 and are recommended for ages 6-12! For more information and camp registration please visit https://artworksrva.com/events/thriving-artists-opportunities-2/

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 will continue it’s art-intensive summer camp in 2024 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.

Art Factory & Party Place
4810 Market Square Lane Midlothian, VA 23112 Phone: 804.716.5219
We are excited to offer 10 week long camp sessions full of fun and creativity this summer. As always, we will have both full and half day options available. Our summer camp program is a week long session, Monday through Friday with a gallery at the end to show you what we’ve worked on all week. Full Day (9am-4pm) $365. Half Day $250. Morning Session: 9am-12pm. Afternoon Session: 1-4pm.

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 18 months. Details will be 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. 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
2024 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 2024. 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
ThreeLocations:
• SwimRVA CSAC, 5050 Ridgedale Parkway, Richmond, VA 23234
• SwimRVA North, 319 North Wilkinson Road, Richmond, VA 23227
Phone: 804.271.8271
• SwimRVA Meadowbrook, 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
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. Or would your child like to train like a Ninja? Join us for an 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! 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!

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. 2024 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
Baseball and Softball Camps.

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
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
2024 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. 2024 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 and Ninja Camps. Visit the website for more details.

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.

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.

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.

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: 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
Summer fun alert at Romp n’ Roll! Enroll your little ones in our fantastic Kids’ Summer Camp program! Available on Tuesdays and Thursdays with options for 9am-12 Noon or 2-5pm adventure sessions. Perfect for 2-5 year-olds, our camp offers a world of fun in our gym, creative crafts, and non-stop entertainment! Our camp is only $75 per week, per child and includes both days of camp. Your little ones will be engaged and delighted for three hours, exploring new activities, making friends, and creating joyful memories. With a new theme each week, every camp is a unique and exciting journey! We’ve got the snacks covered, and pottery training is not necessary. Don’t miss out on this summer’s best adventure at Romp n’ Roll, register your child and let the fun begin!

acac Fitness & Wellness Centers
11621 Robious Road, Midlothian, VA 23113 Phone: 804.464.0997
From swimming, to sports, to arts and crafts, ACAC Summer Camp is the place to be for summer fun! Our full day camp is open to rising Kindergarten to 8^th graders and is open every week of the summer (based on Chesterfield County Public Schools calendar). Camp days include indoor and outdoor activities and a weekly field trip.

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.

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. 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.

Richmond Waldorf School SUMMERGARDEN
1301 Robin Hood Road, Richmond, Virginia 23227 Phone: 804.377.8024
2024 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 2024 – more details soon.

Weinstein JCC Summer Day Camps
5403 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA 23226 Phone: 804.545.8650
2024 Camp Ganim is for the littlest campers age 2-5. Kids will explore the outdoors and have wonderful educational opportunities.

Half-Day Camps