Summer Camp Finder

Academic and atletic summer programs at University of Virginia for students aged 10-17 since 1975. Our academic camps incluse intensive SAT Prep; The College Advantage- helping students achieve the perfect college match; and Enrichmond Classes, all are designed and led by distinguished educators to prepare students for the next level. Our renowned Golf and Tennis camps, led by certified profesionals, college coaches and players, feature low student/teacher ratios, video analysis, and match play. Or choose from among or popular “PLUS” programs combining a 1/2 day of academics, golf or tennis with soccer, basketball, fitness or fine arts workshops.

A summer of learning celebrations.

Each day of the week is filled with fun and exciting activities in Art, Music, Science, Technology, Physical Education, Spanish, Chess, and Creative Writing instructed by AAE’s own teaching professionals.

A number of summer programs including camps for guitar, harp, choir, chamber music and general music exploration.

Week-long day camp devoted to exploring culture and history through the performing arts. Each day of the camp offers a different historic site and a diverse perspective of the world in which we live – and the world in which we act.

Secluded in a natural wooded setting where youth enjoy nature.

Creative camp featuring, clay, ceramic painting, glass fusing, tie-dye and more.

Piano studies and performance for beginner to experienced students at Richmond Piano.

Baseball camp at Huguenot Little League complex. The objective of the Local League (HLL) shall be to implant firmly in the children of the community the ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courage, and respect for authority so that they may be well adjusted, stronger and happier children and will grow up to be good, decent, healthy and trustworthy citizens.

Clay, Draw & Paint in EVERY camp. EVERY camp is different, so sign up for more than one for a whole summer of creative FUN!

2013 Summer Camps will be held at ACAC (11621 Robious Rd Midlothian, VA 23113). Camps meet for one hour each day for five days in a row. (Monday-Friday) All Art supplies are included.

We teach one to one so ALL ages and ALL skill levels are welcome in any camp.

Mixed media exploration for ages 3-17

The one week classes for age 5-16 give kids a unique opportunity to work directly with professional artists who will teach new skills and encourage individual expression. Morning and afternoon classes available, bring a lunch and stay for both. Check out cartooning, animation, digital drawing, fiber monsters, photography, art lab, creature feature, digital 3D worlds, T-shirt design, stained glass, painting, zines, and more.

This camp is designed for beginners and beyond. Learn the fundamental skills, improve on existing skills, and grow your advanced skills. Proper technique, advanced moves, and endurance will be focused on, not to mention just swimming and having a blast on the water. Minimum age is 12.

A typical day at camp

Morning: stretching, footwork, ball handling, shooting, skill contests and games.

Afternoon: 1 on 1, 3 on 3, games, Kickball, Bob’s Bag, Money Game.
Other fun games: Knockout tournament, Staff Challenge, Camper vs. Staff all star game.

Golf lessons for all levels of golfers. Whether you are just starting out, or need a quick tune-up before your next tournament, Bogeys’ qualified instructors can help you with any aspect of your game from putting, bunker play and short game, to irons, woods and drivers. Our instructors can put your swing on our JCVideo computer instruction system to show you exactly which aspects of your game are working and which ones need improvement. Private and Group lessons are available for ages 6 and up and junior camps are available for ages 6-13.

LEGO building camp runs for ages 5 and up at multiple locations around Richmond.

Coed, includes Cat’s CAP creative arts program, academics, sports, dance, lifeguard training and more for ages 3 and up.

Full day programs with field trips, daily swimming, and sports lessons.

Girls 8-16 enjoy the outdoors with 11 different activities, located in West Virginia’s Alleghany Mountains.

Boys stomp in cold mountain streams, bike across rugged dirt trails, play games on sunlit grassy meadows in North Carolina.

Camp Baker Services, a 22-acre facility providing year-round programs including summer sessions for campers ages 6 and up with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

550 acres, co-ed camp with lots of outdoor activities including archery and model rocketry. Affiliated with the Seventh Day Adventist Church.

Camp Blue Sky is a fast and furious summer camp program where kids can do all they want and learn all the things you want them to learn. Led by highly trained, experienced, and committed counselors, our programs provide a carefully designed summer long growth experience. Our campers will make new friends, learn to respect the strengths and differences of their peers, and together with our staff, develop leadership skills and pride for their community. Camp Blue is your choice this summer for an away camp experience in a day camp setting. CampBlueSky@RainbowStation.org (Multiple locations)
804-747-5900

Each site offers unique programming that introduces your child to a week of cooking, farming, exercise and friends – for a lifetime of healthy guidelines.

Cooking camps at Young Chefs Academy.

Overnight Summer Camp in Virginia for Girls 6-16
and the Oldest Sleepaway Camp in VA

Located in the New River Valley just south of Roanoke, Virginia, Carysbrook is a traditional overnight camp for girls.

Horseback Riding, Archery, Rockclimbing, Canoeing and More…

Camp Carysbrook offers a variety of activities including but not limited to English horseback riding, swimming, caving, rock climbing, rappelling, hiking, canoeing, archery, riflery, canoeing, fencing, arts & crafts, drama, dance, music, tennis, tumbling, synchronized swimming, team sports, recreational sports as well as nature study and ecology.

Camp Courage is a seven-week summer day camp for rising juniors, seniors and recent high school graduates with Asperger’s Syndrome or high-functioning autism. The camp helps students develop social skills and expand their job skills.

“Those with Asperger’s Syndrome struggle with social skills such as learning body language, knowing when to start and stop a conversation and understanding the nuances and interpretations of speech,” said Sasha Yazdegerdi, Associate Clinical Director of Educational Services at Charterhouse School. “Things like Camp Courage give these teens a chance to practice these social skills and to make friends with others who have similar interests.”

The camp begins on June 24 and runs through August 8, Monday through Thursday.

A life-changing experience is designed to help teen and pre-teen African-American girls gain personal power and self-confidence, and balance the mind, body, and spirit, while creating and developing deep and lasting friendships and memories.

Designed to offer children and adults with disabilities the opportunity to enjoy fun and challenging activities in a supportive and cooperative atmosphere.

Camp Free2BMe is designed specifically for children ages 8 to 18, who have a primary diagnosis of Aspergers Syndrome, Autism or Developmental Delay.

Weight loss camp for girls. Guaranteed to lose 7-14% in 6 weeks. Build self-esteem while having fun and making new friends. Stacey Halprin, Oprah’s weight loss guest national spokesperson will be teaching workshops this summer in Williamsburg. Tremendous references. Beginning our 11th year.

Camp Friendship is a residential summer camp in Virginia, nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains on 520 acres of rolling hills and scenic woods. Since 1966 Camp Friendship has offered boys and girls, ages 7-16, an opportunity to experience the best summer possible. Increased self-esteem, making new friendships and gaining social competence, learning to work as part of a team, responsibility and building positive values are just some of the life skills gained from participating in Camp Friendship programs… and it’s fun! Summer Activities and Year Round Programs ranging from equestrian camp, Sports Clinics, field trips, and teen camp offer our camp families a well- rounded summer camp experience. Camp Friendship has been privately owned by the Ackenbom family since its founding.

For children ages 2-5
Camp Ganim at the Weinstein JCC is a well-regarded, long-standing, accredited preschool summer day camp. For more than thirty years, this program has treated thousands of enthusiastic campers (and parents) to some of the best moments of the summer.

Daily Swim instruction in one of our beautiful indoor pools is a major source of fun for the toilet-trained children three to five years old. The two year olds have water play outdoors everyday too! Art, music, creative movement, field games and more are made available, often with specialists in each area. Other activities which include flag raising, puppet shows and special performances by guest artists and musicians. Counselors work directly with campers to help them learn the socialization skills necessary for success in a preschool setting. All this is done in the fun, active and mostly outdoor environment of “summer camp” for little ones.

Learning skills for a lifetime of service and caring. Grades 2-12.

Goals of Camp Hanover’s summer residential and day camping program are to:

Challenge each camper to explore, grow in, and act on her/his Christian faith.
Strive to build a Christ-centered community.
Live in and care for God’s Creation.
Develop skills in outdoor living.
Understand and practiceservant leadership.

Co-ed for ages 7-16 in the Alleghany Mountains. Rafting, zip line, rock climbing, arts, horses.

Camp Hidden Meadows is committed to providing young people with a fun, safe, and positive summer camp experience where they can learn about themselves, others, and the environment. The design of each program is based on the belief that learning comes most naturally in a fun, supportive, and non-competitive environment.

The Weinstein JCC’s Camp Hilbert is one of few local summer day camps that offer canoeing, archery, swim lessons, arts & crafts, pottery, 8 different sports, along with field trips, overnights, camping trips, and special performers every session. Camp Hilbert resides on a peaceful 110 acres in a rustic camp setting. We have a beautiful lake for canoeing, an archery range, hiking trails, and a sparkling pool for lessons and free swim. Camp Hilbert is an established camp with great camp traditions and an outstanding staff. Visit us just once, and you will wish you had brought your tent!

Camp Hilbert prides itself on safety and quality programming. Our child-to-staff ratio is 8:1, and our staff are CPR and First-Aid certified through the American Red Cross. In addition, our pool and lake are under the direction of a certified Water Safety Instructor who supervises our lifeguards. If that’s not enough, we also have a full-time EMT on staff who is always on campus to take care of all of our little bumps, bites and bruises. Furthermore, Camp Hilbert provides transportation at no additional cost. Parents love the convenience of our “pick-up spots” across Richmond, Southside and the West End. We will take their children directly to and from Camp Hilbert daily. Nowhere else in Richmond can you find such outstanding daily programming, special events, special performers, and a trained staff with our level of energy, enthusiasm, and passion.

Every summer, campers come back and look forward to improving their archery skills, taking a relaxing canoe trip on beautiful Lake Rosalie, creating arts and crafts, learning about nature on our hiking trails, and competing in our structured athletic program that teaches skill development, sportsmanship, and team participation.

Summer program for children with chronic health problems.

Since 1973, Camp Holiday Trails has been committed to
providinga positive camp experience for children with special
medical needs and chronic illnesses and their families.

Among our offerings:
SUMMER
1 and 2-week residential summer camp sessions
SPRING & FALL
3 and 4-day family camp weekends for parents and caregivers
respite and networking opportunities for families and caregivers
experiential learning opportunities for future healthcare professionals

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Camp Horizons is a coed residential summer camp in Virginia for boys and girls ages 6-17 years old. Located just outside of Harrisonburg in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, Camp Horizons is one of the best residential summer camps in Virginia. Our overnight sleep-away camp provides campers a safe, supportive community in which they can feel comfortable trying new things, learning about themselves and their peers, and developing camp friendships that last a lifetime. Camp Horizons campers and staff are a diverse group of people from around the region and the world. Our VA summer camp is just a short drive from Charlottesville, northern Virginia, and Washington D.C. Sleepaway camp activities include aquatics, sports, outdoors, adventure, campfires, equestrian/horseback, performing arts, visual arts, and more. We are an American Camp Association (ACA) accredited camp.

Traditional camp activities offered for children who are deaf, blind or have other special needs.

MISSION: “Our summer camp programs promote the education, creative expression and social growth of special needs youth. Lions Camp Merrick fosters friendships between children facing similar challenges and provides the community and Lions with opportunities for service, philanthropy and leadership.”

The camp has provided thousands of youth with special needs a loving and caring environment where everyone can participate. The children participate in outdoor activities such as canoeing, a challenge course, archery, fishing, nature walks, swimming, story telling by the campfire, basketball, baseball/softball and various arts and crafts. A staff of specially trained counselors and medical personnel are always available at the camp during the camping season. Most children have over a hundred camps to choose from in Maryland, however, there is only one such camp for these special children, Lions Camp Merrick. The children that attend the camp come mostly from Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia but several come from other States. The camp also annually hosts, at the end of the camping season, a special camp for blind adults.

Go karts, driving, and racecars for ages 8-16 at VA International Raceway in Danville.

This is as close to driving a real race car as you can get – our cars are sized for kids and teens. At Camp Motorsport, you get to drive yourself, and drive every day. Drive a 1/2 scale race car, dirt kart, and racing go-kart yourself…and then top your day off with a ride in the awesome Vexton Mark 1 Ride Car on a real racetrack! Then, just when you didn’t think camp could get any better, head off to your next cool camp activity, like taking a dip in the pool, fishing, playing sports & games…and a whole lot more.

Camp Motorsport is a unique sports specialty camp where campers participate in hands-on driving education at a real racetrack, as well as enjoy all of the fun of a traditional summer camp!

Camp Motorsport is for girls & boys at ALL driving experience levels, from never-evers to those with many hours behind the wheel, including kids who are competitive drivers. No drivers license or prior experience is required. Campers are placed on age level teams so that driving activities are appropriate for each driver.

Multiple Richmond-area locations provide camps that build active minds and healthy bodies.

With new explorations every day, this summer is full of fun and excitement. Passport to Adventure!, offers a new theme for Explorers to enjoy each week! Schools offer various activities, guest speakers and field trips based on local attractions and resources. From the great outdoors to science and food fun, Camp Primrose has something for everyone. Customize your adventure by selecting specific camp weeks or join us for a whole summer of fun! Find a school near you to learn about specific weekly themes and register for camp. At Camp Primrose, we give you the passport to fun!

General Camp is recommended for girls going into 2nd through 11th grades who want a well-rounded program. Activities offered in our General Camp include Sports, Horseback Riding, Aquatics, Performing Arts, Arts and Crafts and Other Activities.

Camp in the Blue Ridge Mountains, activities include canoeing, hiking, field games, zip line, and climbing tower.

Nestled on a peninsula on the shores of the Charleston Creek and Wicomico River is a little piece of heaven called Camp St. Charles. Our rustic cabins provide the ideal setting for personal growth, connecting with God and His Creation and unplugging from the busyness of modern life. Camp St. Charles is a place to take a break from cell phones and other electronics and get dirty in the great outdoors!

Camp St. Charles, sponsored by the Society of the Divine Savior (Salvatorians) a Roman Catholic order, was established in 1952 as a summer camp for boys. Over the years, some things have changed. We’ve added cabins, built a pool, began a horseback riding program, added a ropes course and girls were invited to join the adventure. Through the changes, the values and mission of Camp St. Charles remain unchanged. Our goal is to create an environment, which expresses Christian values in how we treat each other in our everyday activities.

Camp Sandy Cove has a long history of offering exciting, life-changing programs for our campers. We offer many program elements that make us thrilling, unique and effective…great day trips, unique activities, weekly cookouts, awesome cabin nights, and incredible theme week programs. Most of all, Jesus Christ is the focus of our program. We have chapels, cabin Bible studies, and all-camp times of worship, singing and spiritual growth. It’s awesome!

Camp Sandy Cove is a non-profit, non-denominational, Christian camp for boys and girls between the ages of 7 and 15 – dedicated to sharing the message of salvation through Jesus Christ and to helping young people develop a relationship with their Creator. Located 25 minutes west of Winchester, Virginia in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of West Virginia, Camp Sandy Cove is proud of our tradition of offering “Christian camping at its best.” Our accreditation by the American Camp Association (ACA) and our membership with the Christian Camp and Conference Association (CCCA) demonstrate our commitment to excellence. Camp Sandy Cove welcomes all children, regardless of race, religion or national origin.

Camp Sandy Cove is the youth camp of Sandy Cove Ministries.

Campers become more confident by being away from home at an overnight camp; it’s an opportunity to learn and grow.

At Camp Sea Gull for boys & Camp Seafarer for girls, we provide a well-supervised setting for campers to make choices and meet new friends, to try new activities and get better at others. We place an emphasis on hiring excellent role models, so that your child will have a positive, safe and fun experience while at Camp.

Our days are structured so that campers come together for meals, cabin time and campwide events. The rest of the day, campers are free to choose their own activities – and the choices are seemingly endless!

Seamanship is our focus. We offer an extensive fleet of sailboats and powerboats to teach campers of all ages and boating experience. Our other water activities include swimming, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, waterskiing, tubing, wakeboarding and windsurfing.

Land activities are abundant at both Camp Sea Gull & Camp Seafarer. Campers enjoy golf, tennis, archery, climbing, volleyball, soccer, basketball, softball/ baseball and creative arts. Camp Sea Gull features an 18-hole golf course, and Camp Seafarer offers horseback riding.

We strive to go beyond skill development and have a positive influence on each camper’s character development. We hope the Camp adventure will be marked by growth in self-confidence and independence, consideration of others, heightened respect for a fragile environment, and a spirit of cooperation that can make the world a better place. Such an attitude is the mark of a Camp Sea Gull & Camp Seafarer “Good Sport.”

Williamsburg Girl Scout camp, day and resident programs.

We serve over 16,000 girls throughout southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. With the guidance of more than 6,500 dedicated and trained volunteers, girls discover the fun, friendship, and power of girls together. From exploring science, technology and the environment to learning about healthy living, anti-bullying and financial literacy, girls are given opportunities to be challenged and learn new skills. Girl Scouting has been helping girls develop personal leadership skills for generations.

Girls ages 6-17 participate in riding, drama, outdoor activities, music and dance.

Camp Strawderman is about riding horseback, swimming in fresh water streams and hiking on mountain trails. It’s about belly laughs and Indian stories, sitting by roaring campfires and igniting lifelong friendships. It’s about cuddling with four-legged friends, climbing mountains, and singing at the top of your lungs. It’s about being who you are and liking who that is. Camp Strawderman is a place you look forward to going every summer and once you visit, your heart never leaves.

See for yourself. Take a leisurely hike through our site and you’ll start to understand why Camp Strawderman is such a special place. You’ll see why we love it so much and why so many of our mothers, grandmothers and great grandmothers loved it when they came as young girls. If you’re already a Strawderman girl, be sure to check out the photo section. You’re certain to see a few familiar faces and we should warn you, there might even be a few embarrassing ones of yourself.

For boys and girls ages 7 to 16 (grades 1-10), Camp Tall Timbers is the perfect opportunity to enjoy life on their own. For parents, it is the worry-free answer to the question, “How will I entertain them all summer long?”

Camp Tall Timbers, located in High View, West Virginia, is truly a family affair. Founded in 1970 by Executive Director Jerry Smith, today, his son Glenn serves as Camp Director and manages all aspects of the operation year round. Together they bring over 50 years of camp experience to Camp Tall Timbers.

Accredited by the American Camp Association, Camp Tall Timbers is picky about the quality of its counselors. We are extremely proud of our 4 to 1 camper to staff ratio always focusing on your child’s diet, health and well being.

Most of all, we’re here to have fun. Because that’s what summer camp should be!

Camp Willow Run is an interdenominational Christian camp located on Lake Gaston in northeastern North Carolina. The camp is built on a unique railroad theme using actual boxcars that have been converted into heated and air-conditioned dormitories. An authentic 1911 steam engine and caboose complete the train.

The three-fold purpose of Camp Willow Run is to win youth to Christ, help mature those who are already Christians and demonstrate that you can be a Christian and have fun. Every effort is made to ensure a safe, action-filled experience for each camper. The Christian lifestyle is demonstrated by a carefully selected staff and taught through Bible study, devotions, music, and times of personal interaction.

Our program is available to rising 3rd grade through 12th grade students without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, limited disabilities, or religious preference.

Looking for a summer camp your children will love? It is easy at Canterbury’s Camp Sunshine with 8 weeks of exciting camps to choose from. Campers will explore a new theme each week through art, movement, water play, music and much more. We strive to help children grow in all aspects of their development through the power of play. We help each child develop a positive self-image, and independence. During our 5-day camps children will build on their fine and gross motor skills and develop higher-level thinking skills. Camps are designed especially for children ages 3 to 5 1/2 years old.

Each session of camp will include art, music, science, and water play. Campers should bring a nutritious lunch and drink each day. A mid-morning snack will be provided.

Afternoon Enrichment will be provided from 12:30 – 2 or 12:30 – 4:00

The Center Summer Camp, ages 8-16, all day fun, special outings, and activities with a positive spin.  Locations:  West End of Richmond and South Hill, VA

Located in Richmond’s far West End, children and teens can choose from Dance Camps, Art Camps, Robotics Camps,Chess Camps, and Musical Theatre Camps. Most camps are half-day camps in a safe and nurturing environment where small classes ensure individual attention from professional artists and musicians. Camps fill up early.

Camp Chanco is about making friends, having fun and trying new things in a safe environment. During residential camp, boys and girls will enjoy activities such as:

Swimming

Ropes Course (including a NEW 32 foot high rock wall)
Chaplain Program
Golf
Archery
Arts & Crafts
Canoeing – kayaking
Zip line
Sailing
Nature Education
Singing, skits, games and bonfires

Campers live in rustic cabins in the woods. Resident campers live in campsites with up to six campers per cabin. Two counselors per group live with the campers in their campsite. Many of our counselors were previous campers themselves. Some even travel from abroad to spend the summer at Camp Chanco.


Chess is a learning tool for the development of the mind that also happens to be a fun game. A week of learning about this fascinating game of strategy. Chess instruction using a workbook format is supported by video coaching and chess logic puzzles to promote cognitive skills. Camp will include instruction, guided play, and tournaments. Grades 2 – 5. Held at Tuckahoe YMCA.

Camp Zone® turns summer into a time of exploring, discovering, making new friends and learning new skills for children 4-14. Led by our friendly, enthusiastic staff, and featuring convenient, extended hours, Camp Zone is perfect for parents and children alike.

Multiple outdoor and indoor camp options, including camp on the Appomattox River.

Summer Camp at Chesterfield Learning Center is comprised a variety of learning activities in arts and crafts as well as in academic areas.

Theme-based curriculum featuring music, movement, art, sports, science, and more, all led by Romp n’ Roll-trained instructors. Each camp day will begin with 30 minutes of exploratory-play in the museum where campers will have the entire space to themselves.

Southside and Central locations Only

Sports, dance, cultural arts, cheerleading, swimming.

Ages 8 and up. Immerses participants in the life of a Civil War soldier at Pamplin Historical Park.

Travel back in time to the 1860s and enter the world of a Civil War soldier. As a newly enlisted private, you will don your uniform, shoulder your musket, and march off to a new adventure!

Your Civil War Adventure Camp experience offers an authentic and unique hands-on adventure for groups, families, and individuals alike! Supported by a variety of programming venues, Camps are customized based on the skills and knowledge levels of each group.

When school is OUT…Summer Quest is on! Summer Quest is all about providing opportunities for kids of all ages to have fun, learn and be challenged over the summer months. Our beautiful campuses provide the perfect setting for a wide variety of programs ranging from academics, arts and enrichment to sports and much more. With 40 years expeience, Summer Quest knows what it takes to create summer memories that will last a lifetime. Registration has begun, call 804-741-9714.

What was it like to be a kid in 18th century colonial Virginia? Spend 5 days with us to find out! Tour Wilton House Museum to see how you would have dressed, played, and lived in colonial Virginia. Learn to decorate a floor cloth, make a wig, play games, and have fun like an 18th century Virginians!

Advanced reservations are required. Grades rising-4 and rising-5.

ComedySportz Imrov Camp for kids ages 9-13 is an amazing half day camp for your child to get wacky, meet some new friends and grow in confidence. Each week the kids meet with a certified ComedySportz instructor who teaches them the basics of improvisation. Improv uses a lot of teamwork, trust, accepting of others and a “Yes, and…” attitude. These skills not only apply to lif, but also build character and skills that your childen will use as they grow up. Classes typically run from 9am – 12 noon and are Tuesday-Friday during the summer months.

Comfort Zone Camp offers free, child-focused grief and resilience training programs that provide children with:
A strong, supportive network of peers that personally understands their loss experience

Age-appropriate coping skills that will help them manage their grief in their day-to-day lives

Age-appropriate grief counseling administered by trained grief professionals

A volunteer mentor (Big Buddy) who will attend camp with your child and has been extensively screened and matched to support your child’s individual strengths and needs

Self-esteem building and confidence building activities

Games, songs, skits and other opportunities to have fun, play, laugh and connect with their peers

The ability to return to camp every year until they graduate high school

The opportunity to volunteer as a junior counselor after the age of 15

Gymnastics and fitness programs. This summer, flip, fly, swing, roll, and laugh with CORE Kids Academy! Your child will have fun movin’ and groovin’ during fun gymnastics and movement activities.

A variety of arts programs.

Week-long musical theater camp that includes team competitions, drama, dance, music, and craft workshops, and a Broadway style showcase for family and friends on the last day.

Offering music classes to fit any child at any level of experience. Da Capo offers musical training in a community based, passion driven approach via choruses, private instruction, coaching, small ensembles and public performances.

Weekly, themed all-day program for children 5-22 with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

Discovery is a fun, challenging and creative program offering a variety of in-depth experiences in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Health Sciences while experiencing a college setting. Each full-day, weeklong camp is designed to challenge rising 6th – 8th graders to inquire and create as they investigate the world around them. Classes are taught by VCU faculty members, university students and local professionals in university classrooms and laboratories on VCU’s Monroe Park and Medical Campuses.

Discovery
Dream • Explore • Investigate

Uses an investigative approach to real-world problems
Supports in-depth exploration and skill development
Promotes healthy lifestyles and life-long physical activity opportunities
Fosters collaborative activities and deeper levels or inquiry – “Beyond the SOLs”

A greater-Richmond chess camp designed specifically for rising third- through ninth-grade students. Learn what every beginning and intermediate chess player needs to know to play better chess in a fun and nurturing setting!

Drama Kids International summer camps – When school is out – Drama is IN! We offer half day and full day summer camps for ages ranging 3-17; include a wide variety of fun drama and improvisation activities. Campers always deliver a great performance for family and friends at the end of the week. Choose between our Playhouse, An Island Tour, or our Kinderkids summer camps.

Drama Wow presents an energetic, fun-filled Drama Camp for children, grades 2^nd-8^th! Our acting program will help strengthen, support, & develop: creativity • self-confidence • presentation  • performance skills  • self-expression• teamwork. During our exciting camp, students will be immersed in acting exercises that support character development, the elements of story, and ensemble work. Students will be physically and dramatically active each day of camp! Drama camp ends with the students performing a short play, their Grand Finale. The Drama Wow program provides children with an unforgettable, educational, acting experience that is super fun. Drama Wow T-shirt included.

Swimming, archery, fishing, arts & crafts, speed stacks, soccer, basketball, rifle range, paddle boating,horseshoes, ga ga pen, volleyball,miniature golf as well as many other activities.

Woodmen of the World has sponsored camp for its youth members each summer since 1947. Youth camps are open to members from ages 8 – 15. Camps offer boys and girls the opportunity to expand their interests and skills, and learn about teamwork and leadership. Activities at camp include nature study, citizenship, drama, arts and crafts, swimming, fishing, games, hiking, sports and many others. Last year, more than 6,000 youth members attended a camp in their area.

Woodmen of the World camps have built a tradition of being fun and adventurous. Parents can be assured that the trained staff at each camp has the safety of each camper as their first priority. All Woodmen of the World camps are members of the American Camp Association and most are ACA accredited.

Woodmen of the World has earned an outstanding reputation in the camping community because of our commitment to safety and respect for campers. We’ve been perfecting our summer camp operations since 1947.

Inspiring the next generation of engineers. Engineering For Kids brings science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), to kids ages 4 to 14 in a fun and challenging way through classes, camps, clubs, and parties. We are proud to inspire children to build on their natural curiosity by teaching engineering concepts through hands-on learning. Engineering is, after all, one of the fastest growing industries in the world! Call 540-538-3306 for locations and programs in your area.

The ELNS Summer Camp program is a 1/2 day camp from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
offered for a week in June and a week in August.  A snack will be offered
each day and the children should pack a lunch.  Each week will have its own
theme with different activities each day centered around the themes.  For
more information and registration forms, please visit
www.epiphanylutherannurseryschool.com.  ELNS promotes a nut-free
environment

Interactive seminars for children and teens will assist them in developing the skills and confidence necessary to easily navigate everyday encounters. These important tools build good leadership and social skills, while developing positive attitudes that last a lifetime.

Students also learn the importance of basic financial responsibility and money management. Knowledge of solid money management practices will instill invaluable lifetime skills. Starting young people on the right path to wealth is one of the greatest gifts of all.

NFL Pro Bowl running back Michael Robinson of the Seattle Seahawks and his Excel 2 Excellence Foundation, Inc will host its 3^rd annual football camp on May 26, 2012. Robinsons’ foundation events will include a full day of community games and activities along with an on field football camp at Dorey Park, 7200 Dorey Park Dr, Richmond, VA 23231.

The football camp is free and limited to the first 500 boys and girls between the ages of 10-18.  Camp check in is from 9AM – 10:00AM and the camp itself will be from 10:00AM – 3:00PM with lunch provided. In addition to fun activities with various other NFL players, campers will receive autographed items such as footballs, t-shirts, and photos.

Michael Robinson, born in Richmond, Virginia, was drafted in the 4th round (100th overall) by the 49ers in the 2006 NFL Draft. He played quarterback and wide receiver at Penn State University and led the team to a Big Ten Conference title and an Orange Bowl Championship title in 2005. He finished 5th in the Heisman voting that year.

Excel 2 Excellence Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization established to develop underprivileged youths with leadership, team work, and life skills.

Age 5-12

Recreational tree climbing with Riverside Outfitters, nature art classes, fishing, canoeing, geocaching, games, hikes, interacting with live animals, and more.
For more information or registration forms, please contact Krista Weatherford, krista.weatherford@dcr.virginia.gov

Summer Program
Extended school year summer program for individuals with autism spectrum disorders ages 2-21.

Melvin Adams, former Harlem Globetrotter, brings his high energy, humor and loving spirit

to the FCA Hoop It Up Basketball Camp. Drills, contests and 5on5 games each day.

Melvin will share lessons that will impact Campers’ lives – on and off the court.

FCA Hoop It Up Camp Bon Air Baptist Church

7-10 year old & 11-14 year old Divisions

August 5-9 8:30a-12:30p All-Star Celebration Lunch on Friday – details provided at Camp

Classes involve ACTIVE PARTICIPATION with a variety of daily projects and group activities. Instructors are specially chosen for their unique abilities to make learning come alive. Average class size is 15 participants. Campers are enrolled in four classes. Choose from:

Adobe Photoshop
And the Grammy Goes To . . .
Chess
Cooking 101
Engineering: Rise to New Heights!
Explore the World of Radio
GeoTECH
Hogwarts Academy I: O.W.L.
Hogwarts Academy II: N.E.W.T.
Is It Easy Being Green?
Living, 1800 Style
Movie Making “Family Style”
Summer Theater
The Ferrum Challenge

Join the Flying Squirrels for a 3-Day Baseball Camp!
Each Camper Receives:

Instruction from the Flying Squirrels Players and Coaches
Four tickets to Flying Squirrels game on last camp day of session
Baseball Camp T-shirt
Lunch at the end of each day
Daily autograph session
Times: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM at The Diamond
Ages: 4-14 years old

804-359-3866 x325 or megan.angstadt@squirrelsbaseball.com

Daily Schedule
7:30-8:00–Early Drop Off
8-8:15—Stretching
8:15-8:30—Camp Begins with Dynamic Warm Up
8:30-9:30—Ball Handling, Offensive Moves and Footwork
9:30-10:30—Games
10:30-11:30—Game Review (Man to Man, 2/3 Zone, Defense etc)
11:30-12:30—Lunch
12:30-1:30—Study Time
1:30-2:30- 5:5 Games (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
2:30-3:30—Shooting Technique, Shooting Drills and Free Throws
3:30-4:00—Defensive drills, rebounding, boxing out, post moves and 50/50 plays
4:00—End of Camp; Open Gym; Late Pick Up

Daily study time
Seminars
Guest speakers and much more

Contact Coach David for registration details and more information (804) 614-5070; ddanderson23@yahoo.com

Two-week French immersion camp, fun and games with an Animals of the World theme.

Summer basketball camp for Kg – 4th grade at Second Baptist Church.

Give and Go Sports is a ministry program built to encourage, teach, and support children in their athletic growth while giving them a safe and fun environment where they can make new friends, learn new skills, and learn how to enjoy all sports. Not only do we want children to have fun, but to also understand the life skills of teamwork and sportsmanship.

Rising grades 3-8 will get individualized instruction from the coach of Glen Allen HS (and a VA Lottery Super Teacher winner), play games and have contests. Email rtstein@henrico.k12.va.us for more information.

2013 Summer Camp Details
- Monday – Thursday (7.22.13 – 7.25.13)
- 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- Drop off begins at 8:30 AM
- Players must bring their own lunch and snack
- Campers do not need to bring a water bottle
- We have lower baskets (8 ft) for our youngest division
- We will have a camp store with treats and pizza
- Do NOT bring a basketball to camp. We have plenty

Payment:
- Camper Fee: $135 for each camper.
- All camp payments must be paid on the first day of camp, July 22. We will NOT accept payments before July 22.
- All checks should be made out to Glen Allen High School
- Cash is accepted on July 22.

We are only taking the first 120 campers that register online. We are expecting this camp to fill up quickly!

* If you are registering more than one child, you must register each child separately
* You will receive an email confirmation within 48 hours after your registration.

Skateboarding camps and lessons for ages 4-14 at Pole Green Skate Park and other locations throughout Richmond.  Our classes teach safety, foot placement, balance, and how to do tricks.  Bring a skateboard, helmet, elbow pads, knee pads, and get ready for a ride!  Equipment is available for rent and purchase.  Sessions start at $47.50 and up.  For more info go to www.goskate.com or call 800-403-2405.

The Greater Richmond Sailing Association’s Sail Camp  has successfully taught hundreds of children to sail for over 20 years on the the Swift Creek Reservoir.  US Sailing certified instructors will teach seamanship and the fundamentals of sailing small sailboats for beginner, intermediate and advanced students.  Demonstrated swimming ability is required. Campers will be required to complete an unaided swim test of approximately 150 feet.  A well fitting Coast Guard approved Type III PFD must be worn at all times.  Program information is available at GRSA.ORG.  Register through Chesterfield County Parks & Rec.  Camp location:  4304 Woolridge Road.\

804-748-1623

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden offers programs for preschool-grade 7.

Join us every summer for Green Adventures, our week-long day camp programs for children. Each week campers explore the Garden to learn more about the plant kingdom and their connection to it. Keepsake crafts, field studies, garden games, and botanical snacks are all part of the daily activities.

Each group is made up of 3-6 students with similar playing ability. During the session week each group learns to play 2-3 “Classic Hits” which they then perform in an outdoor mini-concert at Guitar Works. For more information visit Guitar Works website or call 804-350-9723.

Arts and crafts, sports, games, field trips at multiple Hanover locations.

Take literacy skills to the next level. This one-of-a-kind camp blends what’s best about books with all that we love about summer camp. Campers will be assessed for reading and writing skills and will get a customized plan of study. In addition to literacy, students will play games, sing songs, and perform reader’s theater on the Barksdale stage. All instruction is overseen by a reading specialist. Plus, campers will meet “living characters” from American history. For kids 4-16, one or two weeks: June 17-21 and/or June 24-28.

Harris Education presents Voyager Summer Day Camp, a thematic experiential learning summer camp for school aged children, rising K-8th grades. Your student will engage in the world outside the classroom with our exciting, multisensory program. Students will apply their academic knowledge to real-world situations based on our weekly theme. Throughout our adventures, we will take field trips to various attractions in and around the Richmond area. We will also travel to multiple parks for daily recreation. Our voyagers will paint, draw, perform, problem solve and analyze information. Register for camp weekly or the entire summer. Call 804-539-5816 or visit www.harriseducation.com

Variety of programs in week-long sessions ending with a performance. Ages 5 – 16.

A variety of of camps available, including the popular Kiddie Kollege.

Ages 10-19 who live for horses will enjoy 4 rides a day.

During their stay at Hidden Creek Farm, campers will experience and improve on their horse skills, including horsemanship, training practices, horse showing, farm management, horse care including health, feeding (and why), cleaning and bedding. We assess the strengths of each student and teach them skills which will stay with them their entire lives.

Treat your kids to an exceptional experience at Pamplin Historical Park’s History Day Camps. We offer 3-day camps for boys and girls ages 8-12.

Campers experience first hand the lives of Civil War-era Virginians, both as soldiers and civilians. They will learn to till the fields of their farm and conduct chores familiar to 19th century farm dwellers. Campers will be mustered into military service and be schooled in the ways of the Civil War soldier before conducting a reconnaissance on our historic Civil War battlefield that will not be forgotten.

Camp Classes & Descriptions

Archery -Shooters to the Line!

This is an introductory course teaching the fundamentals of archery with an emphasis on safety. Students in this class will also have the opportunity to sign up for an exciting 3D archery session at our wilderness archery circuit that will take place during one of the afternoon recreation periods (limited space available).
This class is instructed by a Certified Archery Instructor.

Canoeing
Grab a paddle and a PFD and have fun learning the basics of canoeing and watercraft safety. Participants must pass the swim test to take this class.
Campers age 12 and up may participate in an off-site canoe trip down the James River which will be offered during the Thursday afternoon recreation period. (Signed parental consent form required)

Nature & Forestry
Venture out into woods for an exciting and hands on experience. Campers will have the opportunity to collect specimens from the creek, learn about and touch reptiles and amphibians, and dig through the dirt looking for various critters while learning about the natural wonders of the world!.

Nature Crafts
In this class campers will have the opportunity to participate in lots of hands-on nature related crafts while also learning about animals and the environment. Some activities include track making, birdfeeders, painting, and lots more. Make sure to turn your imagination on for this class, because we will be using our surroundings for inspiration!

Low ropes
In this fun and physically active course, campers will put their skills to the test to complete challenging tasks and negotiate the obstacles and elements of the low challenge course. Through a series of teambuilding activities participants will gain self confidence, learn valuable cooperation and communication skills, and most importantly have fun! Closed-Toe shoes required for this course (no sandals or flip-flops)

High Challenge or Climbing Tower
Participants will learn safety techniques, belaying skills, develop self confidence and teambuilding skills, all while climbing to new heights. Campers will have the opportunity to learn the techniques of rock climbing at the Climbing Tower or traverse the 7-station High Ropes Course and travel down the zip line at a height of nearly 30 feet. Participants must be 12 years of age by the start of camp to enroll. This course is offered twice daily and is limited to 12 participants. Closed-Toe shoes and long pants required for this course.

Outdoor Living Skills
This course is an introduction to the basic principles of outdoor living and camping skills. Through fun and hands-on activities campers will cover topics such as how to pitch a tent, animal tracking, shelter building, planning a day hike or overnight camping trip, and basic orienteering. Participants will also have the opportunity to participate in an on-site over night wilderness camping trip on Thursday night

Riflery
Ready, Aim, Fire. Campers in this class will learn the fundamentals of firearms safety and basic rifle marksmanship including aiming, shooting positions and proper firing techniques using .22 caliber rim-fire rifles.
This class is instructed by a Certified Rifle Instructor.

Beginning Swimming
In this class campers will gain confidence and learn to feel comfortable in the water. Campers will first learn how to float and enjoy the water and then gradually begin to develop basic swimming skills and learn their first strokes. This class is full of water games and fun activities focused on developing and advancing the skill level of all beginner swimmers!

Intermediate / Advanced Swimming
The goal of this class is to build upon campers basic swimming skills by providing additional guided practice. To enter this level students must be able to swim 15 yards independently. In this class students will learn to coordinate the front and back crawl strokes, begin orientation to deep water, refine key strokes, and be introduced to the butterfly stroke, open turns and diving. And don’t forget the games!

Theatrical Arts
Lights, Camera, Action! Show your dramatic side while learning techniques of the performing arts including costuming, improvisation, and the use of props. Develop your skills and talents in this class designed to increase self-confidence as well as positive group interaction. And did we mention its fun! Campers will have the opportunity to participate in a weekly talent show! .

Leather Craft
Hammer, stamp, stain and be creative! Leather craft gives you the opportunity to use leather to create just about whatever you want from wallets to bookmarks and key chains to belts. This highly active and creative crafts class lets campers use their imagination to develop skills and possibly a hobby to last a lifetime. Fun for all ages!

Teen Life or CIT
This class is designed especially for teens and will be structured as a discussion group led by one of the Camp Program Staff. It will focus on current events and topics such as “Life after high school”, “Peer relationships”, “Becoming a leader”, and other teen related issues.

Computer camps for ages 7-17 at William & Mary and UVA. Day and resident programs.

Celebrating our 15th season in 2013, we are proud to be the World’s #1 Tech Camp. Find out why more students choose iD Tech Camps over any other summer computer camp. Our independent, family-owned company is recognized as the best technology summer camp – and one of the top overall summer camps – due to our dedication and true desire to continually lead the pack. As a result, we’ve become the largest, most recommended program of our kind. Our commitment to staying on top is something we are proud of and something you can count on.

dance camp will give your dancer a taste of both group and solo Irish dancing. Camp meets Mon-Thurs for 2 hours each day, so in one week your dancer will receive the equivalent of 8 weeks of classes. Sessions for ages 6-11 and 12+.

Swimming, sports, music, crafts and more for ages 2-14.

Camp Accomplish is a fully inclusive program for youth and teens aged 5-18. Campers enjoy a variety of different activities including swimming, climbing wall and ropes courses, archery, creative arts, sports, canoeing, horseback riding, campfires, talent shows, and much more. Camp Accomplish offers options for day and overnight camp in addition to a two-week teen program. Activities and schedules are designed in a way that all campers get to spend extra time doing what is most interesting and exciting to them. Coupled with a qualified and person-centered group of staff members, a summer at Camp Accomplish will surely be nonstop fun in the sun!

Our primary goal is to provide learning in an exciting and interesting format. We strongly believe in the arts’ ability to inspire a child’s creative self-expression and intellectual growth. Students develop notable self-confidence, a sense of discipline and the joy of sharing skills; discovering a greater regard for dance and connecting dance forms to specific language and culture

Our “Arts in Education Summer Day Camp” is for children ages 5-16, held Mondays Through Fridays from 9 AM to 4 PM, at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen and at Richmond Center Stage. Each camp is held for two weeks, and includes classes that explore various techniques including ballet, Latin, modern, hip-hop, dance history, drums and percussion, arts and crafts, technology/video and much more.

Our unique program is taught by professional dancers and musicians, who have years of performance and teaching experience to share with each student. Classes are held in professional studios. Every two-week session culminates with a final performance by the students, based on international legends and myths.

Level Green welcomes your children ages 7 to 16 to our Spring and Summer day camp riding program. We accept children who have never ridden to advanced riders. Camp hours are from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Transportation on the Level Green bus is provided from 2 locations in Chesterfield county if needed. Our program includes:

An amazing trip and travel camp offering middle and high school-age youth the opportunity to learn outdoor survival skills and leadership lessons based out our nation’s historical leaders. Camps include Spring Break Camp, Beach Camp, Harpers Ferry Camp, and New River Camp. Have amazing adventures, hone essential leadership skills, and learn important life lessons based on our nation’s historical leaders. Based out of Westview on the James

The Villa’s Day Support Services provide center-based and in-home care to children challenged by autism, intellectual disabilities and multiple learning, developmental and physical disabilities. These services also provide a summer camp experience during the summer months, when school is not in session.

Educational and exploratory programs that engage and nurture the child mind, body and spirit. Students in preschool through 9th grade are welcome to join our program. Preschool and elementary particiants are offered the opportunity to learn and play in an environment that is filled with discovery. Middle school participants are challenged and encouraged through experiences that broaden their creative abilities. Our theater productions have a 16 year history of developing and inspiring student’s artistic gifts. The school offers a program utilizing education and artisan teachers who value the success of each student and bring to the community a wealth of knowledge and experience.

Science programs for grades 1-6 at locations throughout the metro area.

Field hockey skills camp for beginners age 11 and up.

2 or three day mini-camps with hemed adventures designed for young children of all experience levels.

Makemie Woods offers a great summer camping program for kids entering first grade through Sr Hi, teaching essential life skills in a FUN and radically accepting Christian community. Many parents and campers continue to tell us about how their lives have been affected and changed by the camp experience.

The Making of a Champion Sports Camps are committed to building champions in mind, body and spirit, on and off the court, one child at a time. Learn the fundamentals in an atmosphere of fun, sportsmanship, teamwork and commitment to excellence.

These co-ed camps offer a wonderful opportunity for players of all skill levels to learn the game of basketball. Learn the fundamentals in an atmosphere of fun, sportsmanship, teamwork and commitment to excellence. Shooting, passing, dribbling, ball handling, defense, offensive moves, rules and team concepts will be taught in an encouraging environment with proven and fun-filled teaching techniques.

Summer Programs at the Marine Science Consortium give campers the opportunity to investigate beaches, marshes, and mud flats as they explore the amazing variety of life in and around the Chesapeake Bay.  At Ocean Adventures Summer Camp campers connect to nature and the sea while making new friends and exploring new places!  We have great counselors with a low camper/staff ratio to assure safety and personal attention. The residential summer camp program is a perfect blend of nature and adventure for 4th to 12th graders. Along with educational marine-based lessons and activities, campers participate in a variety of arts and crafts, games, and many other traditional camp activities.

Six area locations with a character driven curriculum.

Grades K-8 learn chess from Grandmaster Maurice Ashley.

Mathnasium Summer Math Camp is a great way to give your child (Pre-K to 12th grades) fun activities to do while meeting their educational needs.

Innovative half-day programs in math, science, robotics, biology, technology. Grades 4-9

Outdoor summer camps in the beautiful setting of Maymont Park.
Nature calls! Maymont’s wildly popular summer camps offer outdoor adventures, animal encounters, games, crafts and hands-on activities for nature explorers ages 3-18. These camps fill up fast, so register early

Mercersburg Summer is all about fun.  Nestled in the mountains of south central Pennsylvania, our beautiful campus provides the perfect settingfor a wide range of opportunities for learning, personal growth, and most importantly, fun.  Each summer, participants take part in an array of programs, ranging from the Adventure Camp series, Mercersburg’s Summer Dance and Theatre Workshops, Young Writers Camp and Swim Clinics. Our Campus features over 300 acres of expansive athletic fields, wildlife habitat areas, farmland and state-of-the-art academic facilities. Mercersburg Summer programs are safe, supportive camps that focus on engaging campers on every level and challenging them to broaden their horizons, make new friends and create unforgettable memories

This exciting adventure is open to all children from all neighborhoods and makes use of the excellent facilities of Millwood School, including the gym if the weather is wet or too hot.  Our program runs from mid-June to the end of July. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Extended day care (7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.) is also available.

Surrounded by the spectacular setting of Monticello, children imagine
themselves in the world of Thomas Jefferson. Activities take participants
both indoors and outdoors and include exploring the gardens, cooking
historic foods, hiking the grounds,solving puzzles, building and creating,
playing games, and a special tour ofthe Monticello mansion. Specific
activities vary with each camp; for descriptions, visit
www.monticello.org/camp.

Performing arts camp, generous sibling discounts. There is no other workshop like it in Richmond! Don’t miss this action packed, theatrical, team building, totally terrific workshops.

*pending for 2013, call 804-745-8360

Ages 4-5 discover habitats, craft, and hike in Chesterfield’s Rockwood Park.

New York Film Academy Acting Camp  offers 1 – 4 week basic workshops as well as 6 week advanced acting programs. The program is perfect for kids who wish to explore the possibility or pursuing an acting career.The acting camp is safe and the students are encouraged to polish their talent.  212-674-4300

A Christian service camp that seeks to guide, instruct, and inspire all who attend any of its activities.

Oak Hill Christian Service Camp is a non-profit organization, incorporated under the laws of the State of Virginia. It exists to serve Christian churches by developing camping facilities and programs. The Camp is sponsored by Christian Churches/Churches of Christ in the Central Virginia area. It achieves its support from camper registration fees and donations from individuals. Registration fees pay less than half of the money needed to operate the Camp.

Oak Hill is unique in its purpose. It seeks to guide, instruct, and inspire all who attend any of its activities. With the influence of godly men and women who come from our churches to help in every capacity of camp life, everyone who attends receives a rich experience in living together, growing together, and worshipping together in the Spirit of the Lord Jesus Christ. The curriculum is designed to be challenging and pertinent to each age group. A camper who attends 9 years will receive at least 27 different subjects.

unior Golf Camp Ages 6 to14

Oasis will offer Junior camp again this year on the following dates:

Session#1 June 17,18,19

Session#2 June 24,25,26

Session#3 August 12, 13, 14

Session#4 August 19,20 ,21

All camps are from 9:00am to 1:00pm and include lunch.

Enrollment now OPEN for children on The Lockhart Family Farm’s summer On-Farm Summer Camp program in July and August. Children will have the opportunity to explore animals, forestry, gardening, farm to plate cooking and much more. Each week has a specific theme. $180 per week, scholarships may be available for children whose families are on government assistance or are military. The farm is located near Ladysmith, halfway between Richmond and Fredericksburg very near I-95 and Route 1.

Tree climbing, ropes course, snorkeling, orienteering, naturalist education and river play with the pros at Riverside Outfitters.
804-560-0068

Multiple national and international experiences for 5^th grade and up.

Passages Adventure Camps teach boys and girls ages 5-17 the fun of outdoor adventure, offering several types of programs, as well as a variety of kayaking, climbing, and mountain biking instructional sessions. We’ve designed the “Rock and River Master Program”, which confidently teaches campers fundamentals to advanced methods of kayaking, rock climbing and rappelling. The new “Dirt and Air Program” teaches the fundamentals of mountain biking. The one week sessions also includes a 5 mile river trip. The cost includes all gear, snacks, drinks and lunches. Come join us this summer, you’ll be glad you did!

Base Camp – at Peak Experience’s Indoor Rock Climbing Center in Midlothian – provides a great introduction to fun and adventure through rock climbing. Each session is Monday through Friday and offer full-day or half-day options. Activities include indoor rock climbing, swimming, energetic games, a sweet bouncy house, and our giant swing. Each camper will learn the basic skills of rock climbing and teamwork and build valuable relationships with both kids and staff alike. We provide all lunches, snacks, drinks, gear and a 5:1 camper to counselor ratio. ages 5 – 7

Baseball camp at Petersburg sports complex.

Inflatable fun in Hanover and Midlothian.

Each week will provide a different mini-course recreating a well-known time in history where campers can experience everything from the time period’s food to its arts, scientific discoveries and sports.

Overnight program focusing on skill development.

A fun and interactive camp to help children understand and control their feelings, by building coping skills and resolving emotions conflicts, so that they can become better scholars. Through enjoyable stories, creative art and peer engagement, children will establish an improved outlook on their academic future; decrease negative behaviors and enhance decision making skills; and develop an improved self-concept. (Chesterfield)
804-516-4684

Baseball camp for ages 7-14, focuses on skill development.

Baseball camp that focuses on skill development. West End, Rockville, Goochland locations.

Campers 8 through 18 learn proper vocal technique, advanced sight singing skills, leadership, and elements of advanced musicianship.

Richmond Fencing Club camps are a great way for kids 9 and up to stay active, have fun, and enjoy the summer while learning and improving their fencing. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never fenced before or you’ve been fencing for years; we happily accomodate all experience levels. Camps are led by a number of our college-age fencers who keep studenats active through group lessons, competition, footwork, games, techique and tactics, and fencing videos. All nesessary equipment is provided, all you need to do is bring lunch and lots of energy.

Beginner ice skating camps include lessons, on ice games and skate rental.  Students will perform a skating program to display the skills they learn in camp.  Camps will be held from 9:00 am to noon.

Professional soccer camps for players ages 4-16 with all skill levels.

Gymnastics camps offered at this Junior Olympic training center with multiple Richmond-area locations.

Give your child the opportunity to find the joy of studying and performing in a Shakespeare play in the low-pressure atmosphere of a camp. At the same time as they grapple with Shakespeare’s words and plots, they will gain an appreciation of the greatest dramatist in the English language.

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A camp for serious high school actors looking for serious fun. Daily sessions in stage combat, acting Shakespeare, and voice for performance will be taught by the experts at Richmond Shakespeare.

Soccer camps for beginner and more advanced players.

Ages 8 to 18 can improve their volleyball skills at this indoor facility.

A summer experience for children ages 4 through rising 3rd grade.

Remember the carefree, old-fashioned summer days of childhood? We do! Getting dirty and wet, gardening, simple games, singing, and plenty of unstructured play are the cornerstones of Summergarden! Expect to pick up your child wet, dirty, tired and happy! Our summer program is open to all; your child does not need to be enrolled at RWS to attend.

Morning and afternoon sessions for ages 10-17 with guest authors and fun of creative writing through a variety of imagination-stimulating prompts, journaling, brainstorming, and people-watching.

Riverside Outfitters is the world’s first tree climbing based summer camp right here in Richmond. Offering adventure, education, and confidence-building that is truly unique. Campers will get to climb trees, walk limbs, try various high-ropes elements, go fishing, have team building challenges, environmental education, games, knot-tying and much more. Program is designed by Camp Director and ISA Climber Specialist Scott Ross (MA-5192T) with the help of expert arborists at True Timber Tree Service.

Independence Golf Club

All campers will receive a camp shirt, hat, golf balls, junior instruction booklet and end of camp favor. Parents are encouraged to attend the awards presentation at the conclusion of the last day of camp. One instructor per six campers will assure everyone gets the individual attention needed to be a better golfer. Lunch and snacks will be provided for full day camps and a snack is provided for all half day camps.

Boarding Camps
Check in will take place on the Sunday prior to the first day of camp from 5:30- 6:00 p.m., pick up after the awards ceremony which starts at 4:00 p.m. on the last day of camp. Campers will reside at on site dormitory each night. Linens, pillows, towels, meals and snacks will be provided. Counselors stay on site in Frable Hall, Holden Hall or Haley Hall at Independence Golf Club.

Romp n’ Roll Summer Camp is like a big kids’ camp on training wheels; all the fun, learning and excitement without the poison ivy. Camp is open to children ages two through five. Our little campers are led through a variety of “kid-tested, Rompy approved” gym, art and music activities by a team of nurturing and energetic instructors. Each week we introduce a new theme designed to broaden a child’s learning and experiences and keep camp fresh and exciting the whole summer long. Romp n’ Roll Summer Camp runs weekly June 4 through August 31.

A Sabot Summer is a series of one-week and one day workshops driven by the natural curiosity of children. Each summer workshop provides children with engaging opportunities for exploring and developing skills, sparking new ideas and interests as well as fostering imagination and enthusiasm for the world around them. For ages 4 – 8. Camps include: Like Summers Used to Be, Tinkering Camp, Forest camp and SPARK – one day workshops.

Science activities and exploration provided by Mad Science

Sports camps that are fun and educational, centrally located near the Arthur Ashe Center.

SCUBA certification for ages 10 – 15.

Encouraging high self-esteem and a lifelong love of fitness and nutrition through fun, high-quality basketball instruction, ans games. In addition to new healtier lunch options, each participant receives a camp basketball, t-shirt, and backpack. For grades 3 – 12.

Learn about the natural world, living in nature, and treating the earth gently.

Indoor hockey and sports camp.

Ages 11-15 learn how and why rockets and spaceships fly, aerodynamics, astronaut training, microgravity, robotics, rocket launching, extraterrestrial travel, and the role of radar and weather.

SPARC offers a graduated curriculum for beginners, experienced students and advanced young actors. A student can enter our program and work toward conservatory or college level study, or just experience the joy of performing and build valuable life skills along the way.

The fall semester focuses on process – mastering the performance techniques. In the spring, process work continues, but there is more emphasis on performance as all but the very youngest students prepare for a Showcase. Students are welcome to enroll in their first class at the start of any term — fall, spring, or summer. Summer camps and workshops are a perfect time to explore the performing arts and build skills for the stage and for life!

Ages 8-13 can get experience in App building and more. Offerings include:

App Adventures! The Next Level
App Attack! Make Your First Game App
FX: Learn The Science Behind Special Effects
I-Rock: Create Digital Music Video, Songs, And Podcast!
Junkyard Warriors
LEGO Films & Stop Animation
LEGO Video Games
LEGO YOUniverse! Make Your Own Adventure!
Lightz! Camera! Action!
Make Your First Video Game
Make Your First 3-D Video Game
Video Game Animation
Virtual Worlds And Future Cities

Popular Lego robotics camp, as well as sports, and “exlplosion lab”. Programs for 5-8th graders.

Join the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond for our free, annual Summer Camp Challenge at The Fed Experience. Campers will experience fun and games as they use reasoning to solve puzzles, crack clues, and answer riddles about resources, innovation, entrepreneurship and prices.

Camps are held from 10 – 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 – 3:00 p.m., Monday – Friday, July 1 through August 8, 2013.

Beat the heat and have fun while learning. Engaging age-based activities and games will have your campers asking for more! Camps are scheduled according to students’ rising grade level as follows:

K-2 Productive Resources
3-5 Innovation Investigators
6-8 Fortune Hunters

We are currently accepting reservations. Call to reserve your date today (804) 697-8110.
**The Fed Experience will be closed on July 4, 2013.

For more than 15 years, Summer Camps on the River has provided campers with fun, engaging, and enriching programs that cultivate the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our campers. During the summer months Christchurch School transforms into a state of the art summer camp. With access to our pristine waterfront and 125+ acre facility to offer campers the opportunity to explore sailing, marine science and fishing while growing as individuals and learning through new experiences.

Summer Camps on the River also offers an innovative adventure program for teens 14-16 years old. These are specialty camps designed to encourage peer teamwork and collaboration via adventure experiences at unique and engaging locations.

For complete information on our Summer Programs for children ages 8-17 contact Isaac Clark Summer Camps on the River Director (804-758-2306 ext 177.)

Now in their seventeenth year, the Summer Music Institutes at the Academy of Music provide multifaceted opportunities for artistic growth for musicians of all ages.  Through intensive Institutes focused on Harp, Chamber Music, Guitar, Choir, Piano and Musical Theater, SMI offers unparalleled opportunities in music performance and instruction.  At the same time, we are proud to provide all of the fun and camaraderie of a summer music camp, where students form new friendships that will last a lifetime.

We’re looking forward once again to working with 1st through 5th graders, learning about how to be a good soccer player and also about the God who made us. All “campers” will be divided into small teams, with each evening’s session featuring skill-building drills, scrimmages, lessons on good sportsmanship, and fun! Plus the answer the question, “Does God care about soccer?” The final evening’s session will include a celebration time.

Broadway Bound (musical theatre), Arts & Nature, Stomp the Street (hip hop/tap intensive), Ballet Intensive, Guitar & Violin camps and a music theory & compostion camp.

*call to verify 2013 program offering

Weekly camp for grades K-12 that explores painting, drawing and sculpture.

Half-day themed programs incorporate gymnastics, crafts, and fitness activities for ages 3-10.

With a fun-filled selection of camps for all ages, Steward offers a wide variety of academic and nonacademic opportunities to explore, expand, and excel. Your child is sure to find the perfect way to spend summer days.

Returning to this year’s Summer Experience are our sports camps. Be prepared to take your game to the next level with one of our dynamic sports camps for boys and girls ages 6-14. USA Chess, Video Game Creation, and Young Rembrandts camps are offered on the Steward campus and are sure to capture the imagination of all who attend. Our academic camps provide a mixture of fun and review with Steward teachers sure to be a perfect fit for those who seek to keep their brains moving in the summer months. Kindergarten camps offer the youngest campers an introduction to Steward, as well as summer camping in general.

We promise it will be a Summer Experience to remember.

Toddlers & Tennis is excited to begin their very first Summer Camp! We will
do 45 minutes of tennis, a tennis themed craft, snack time, games, and much
more. Each child will receive a t-shirt and a prize the last day of camp. All
your child needs to bring is a water bottle. All other equipment is supplied.
Ages 2 ½ – 5 years old welcome.

Sports, music, academics, college-prep.

Camps that cover hitting, fielding, base running, team play and more.

Six locations with large playgrounds and private pools. Summer long or weekly programs available. Field trips, clubs and swimming lessons included. Weekly themes throughout the summer.

Twist Gymnastics provides quality training and lots of fun for kids ages 6 – 14 in its ½ day summer camps offered Tues thru Friday from 9 – 12. Trained and enthusiastic staff provide encouragement and positive reinforcement while fostering teamwork and individual growth. Availability is limited, 804-360-9490.

U-TURN’s mission sits at the intersection of youth, sports, and ministry. We aspire to create a place where young people can come together for athletic, social, and recreational opportunities that build performance, character and a sense of community centered around Christian principles. U-Turn’s current program services include: individual and team athletic training in basketball, football, tennis, soccer and volleyball; 10 AAU basketball teams; 4 USPAV girls’ volleyball teams; seasonal camps; community outreach and physcial education support services for diverse populations including homeschool, special and behavioral needs students.

Options include:
Baseball
Boys’ Basketball
Girls’ Basketball
Field Hockey
Football
Boys’ Golf
Girls’ Golf
Boys’ Lacrosse
Girls’ Lacrosse
Girls’ Soccer
Swimming & Diving
Boys’ Tennis
Girls’ Tennis
Track & Field

Half or full day chess camp for ages 5-16.

Learn and improve baseball skills; for boys ages 7-11. Led by Head VCU Baseball coach Paul Keyes

This is a four-day camp that allows players to receive a great deal of instruction from college coaches. Campers will learn the basic fundamentals of the game.

camp held in Glen Allen

The VCU Orchestra Project, a joint venture between VCU Music and the Richmond Symphony, is a unique orchestra camp. Staffed entirely by some of the most talented players and teachers in Richmond — VCU professors and full-time musicians from the Richmond Symphony — it is designed to immerse young players in the magic of great music making. The mission of the VCU Orchestra Project is to bring about transformative growth in young musicians in one week’s time.

The VCU Orchestra Project offers the following programs, with both dorm and day options available:

String Intensive: an advanced and focused week for high school string players where we dig deep into chamber music, string orchestra, and workshops. Auditions are held in the spring. Come immerse yourself at Intensive.

String Odyssey: for the burgeoning string player, third through ninth grade. We dig into a whirlwind of repertoire and have fun with electives as well. Two years playing experience required – surprise yourself at Odyssey.

The VCU Rice Center offers two exciting summer field courses for rising 6th through 9th graders. Go Fish! teaches students about fish biology through the fascinating art of angling. In Aquatic Ecology, join our team of scientists in exploring our lakes, streams and rivers.

Three week rigorous arts program for high school students.
VCUarts Summer Intensive residency program offers high school students an opportunity to explore their interests in the fine arts, design arts or performing arts; promotes cross-disciplinary approaches to creative activity; and imparts practical knowledge and skills to prepare performing artists for college auditions and visual artists for the creation of their application portfolios.

VCUarts is ranked #1 among public art schools in America by US News & World Report.

Just like every parent, you want the best for your child. While you want your child to be healthy and enjoy participating in sports, you may also have concerns about their abilities and possible injuries. This is where Velocity Sports Performance can help.

Whether your child wants to be the star of the team, or just wants a little more playing time, we can help them reach their goals. Our coaches will push athletes to their limits, but not beyond them. They will use positive reinforcement to ensure that your child feels good about his or her accomplishments. And at the completion of the first program, you’ll see the improvement in your child’s athletic performance and a boost in self-confidence from what they’ve achieved.

Along the way, our coaches will meet with you and your child to go over the program, your child’s performance, and answer any questions that you might have.

At a time when the childhood obesity rate is higher than ever before, it’s important to ensure that children are physically active and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Studies have also shown that children who are physically active or involved in sports are more likely to have higher self-esteem, perform better in the classroom, and have better social skills.

Half day program with dance, arts and crafts, storytelling and more.

Virginia Fishing Adventures offers day and overnight conventional and fly fishing camps from the mountains of Virginia to the Chesapeake Bay.

Virginia Outside offers mountain bike camps and outdoor adventures of all sorts.

Full day camps offering, history, nature and exploration of Virginia House.

REACH Social Skills Camp
REACH is designed for children with difficulties displaying appropriate social and problem solving skills.

Eight weeks of excitement, VMFA’s more than forty Summer Art Adventuresinclude Camps, Connect-A-Camp, and our new program for the blind and visually impaired, Within Reach. Carefully tailored to specific age groups and providing access to quality materials and a world-renowned art collection, this exciting program encourages children to create, learn, grow, imagine, make friends, build self-confidence, and have fun!

Registration for summer classes begins April 10.*

Stage Explorers Camp at the Children’s Theatre at Willow Lawn In just two weeks your child will learn everything it takes to put on a show in a professional theatre. From singing, acting and dancing, to lights, sound and sets, and everything in between!

Campers will gain an exciting and comprehensive understanding from some of Virginia’s finest theatre artists and educators. At the end of Camp, campers will produce and perform in a Stage Explorers Showcase for all of their friends and family. No audition is necessary for this fun-filled camp, full of exploration, investigation and imagination

Three week environmental stewardship program. A structured program of conservation and park projects while providing learning that fosters teamwork, self-esteem, social responsibility and respect for the environment.

Volley Tots VA is excited to introduce volleyball to preschoolers! Our fun and energetic staff will introduce your child to fundamental basic volleyball skills and age appropriate movement games. Mini-camps run in June at multiple locations. Please call (804) 647-4280, email volleytotsva@gmail.com or check our website www.volleytotsva.com for registration information as times and prices vary by location.

A variety of weeklong day camps including sports, art, dance, and cheerleading.

A variety of dance camps including Princess Camp and Nutcracker Camp.

Fun and friendship in an atmosphere of Christian love on the James River.

Choose from Classic Adventure or Overnight Discovery, overnight camping and backpacking in age appropriate wilderness experiences.

Half and full day programs for ages 7-17. Accommodates golfers with varying skill levels.

Traditional and extreme summer day camps and clinics for teenagers interested in sports, arts and education.

It may look like just plain fun, but there’s a lot more going on at Camp Silver Beach. With loads of activities packed on 151 beautiful acres of forest, field and wetlands, and 1,200 feet of pristine Chesapeake Bay beachfront, we provide opportunities for campers to build confidence, learn sportsmanship, find potential, grow friendships and develop a healthy independence from family. Lessons about respect and honesty come packaged in water adventures, woodland walks, and campfire sing-a-longs. We maintain a 4-to-1 camper-to-staff ratio with counselors who are highly trained, positive, and enthusiastic role models.

established in 1966, YMCA Camp Thunderbird boasts breathtaking natural beauty while providing a structured camp environment full of all the amenities a camper could ever want. One hundred acres of pristine woods encompass six-acre Lake George and many camp attractions including swimming pools, rustic cabins, trails, and more!

For nearly a century, the YMCA has led the way as the nation’s largest and most respected provider of summertime activities for youth. Based on our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, YMCA day camps allow your child to grow in a fun, nurturing environment. With 15 branches throughout the Greater Richmond and Petersburg area offering day camps, specialty camps, sports camps and summer child care, we have a camp for you!

Living Yoga everyday through hatha yoga, songs, stories, science, crafts, art, cooperative non-competitive play and lots of outdoor exploration.

Rising 7-10th graders will get professional opportunities to dive deep into theatrical performance and design. At The Children’s Theatre of VA at Willow Lawn.

Hanover Co. high school students have the opportunity to attend a five-day academy to learn about the law enforcement agency.

Calling all young singers, guitarists, pianists, and songwriters ages 8-15.  Write songs, form a band, perform live, and bring home DVD of performance.