Here are some camp ideas for your children this Summer. We will continue to add as we get more info.
Bricks 4 Kids – RICHMOND
At Bricks 4 Kidz camps, we use LEGO bricks and STEM to build amazing LEGO models in a variety of exciting themes. From mini-sculptures, to LEGO Mosaics, to motorized LEGO machines, your child will be engaged in STEM-enriched activities and making new LEGO-loving friends. Learn, Build, and Play the Bricks 4 Kidz way!
We are excited to announce our new summer camp themes and we have included some of our favorites too:
Bat League – Heroes and Villains
A Pirates Quest
Brick City Engineers
Worlds of Amusement Park
Mining and Crafting
Combo camps with Challenge Island and Young Rembrandts
MAYMONT Summer Discovery Camps
https://maymont.org/experiences/summer-camps/
Nature calls! Maymont’s wildly popular summer camps offer outdoor adventures, animal encounters, games, crafts and hands-on activities for young explorers. Your child will learn and explore with a teacher from Maymont’s discovery camps team, which includes our full-time environmental education staff and certified teachers from local schools. There’s no better place to spend summer than amongst Maymont’s giant trees, rolling hills, winding waterways, and wide open spaces. In a world full of electronic gadgets, nurture your kids with nature! Registration for members begins Tuesday, February 7 and for the general public Tuesday, February 21.
Become a Maymont member and you can sign up early for summer camps and receive a discount! Additional Maymont membership benefits include free admission to the Nature Center, discounts on programs and events, and more! Become a Maymont member.
Check out our Frequently Asked Questions page for more information, or call 804-358-7168.
The Greater Richmond ARC Camp Baker
http://www.richmondarc.org/services/developmental-services/camp-baker-services/
Greater Richmond ARC’s Camp Baker is a full-service, handicap-equipped retreat located on 22 wooded acres near Pocahontas State Park in southern Chesterfield County. Camp Baker has been serving individuals with special needs since 1929 when it was a respite for undernourished children known as W.W. Baker Summer Camp. In 1957, ownership was transferred to Chesterfield County under the care of Greater Richmond ARC and renamed Camp Baker to serve children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Over the past 50 years, Camp Baker has undergone many renovations. Today it is a barrier-free, fully accessible facility providing a rewarding “rustic” camp experience for individuals with disabilities, as well as Respite Care, Adult Day Support and Afterschool Services. State-of-the-art upgrades include the construction of a dining hall, an outdoor amphitheater and a 62-bed lodge to accommodate campers year-round.
Children ages 6 through adult with developmental disabilities receive care and supervision from our well-trained team of counselors, specialists and program directors. A low staff-to-camper ratio ensures individual attention. Beyond assistance with personal hygiene, meals, toileting and medication management, campers participate in therapeutic, recreational and social activities to achieve these goals:
Develop friendships
Build self-esteem and confidence
Achieve higher levels of independence
Make smart choices and decisions
Improve social skills
Learn the benefits of teamwork
Master new skills for community living
Have fun, fun, fun!
For camp dates and more information, go to:
http://www.richmondarc.org/services/developmental-services/camp-baker-services/
SwimRVA
SwimRVA will help your child build self-confidence through fun aquatic programming. These life skills can be used both in and out of the classroom. SwimRVA Camps incorporate our five core principles of COURAGE, PERSISTENCE, DIGNITY, TRUTHFULNESS and SUCCESS along with a variety of programming, including lessons, log rolling, splash ball, intro to CPR and Frist Aid, water polo, outdoor activities and more, to give your child a well-rounded, safe and fun lifetime experience led by top aquatic professionals in the Richmond region.
SwimRVA Summer Camp (Ages 6-12): $199
Session 1: June 19-June 23, 2017 (Monday-Friday)
Session 2: June 26-June 30, 2017 (Monday-Friday)
Session 3: July 3 & July 5-7, 2017 (Monday-Thursday: 4 Days=$160)
Session 4: July 10-July 14, 2017 (Monday-Friday)
Session 5: July 17-July 21, 2017 (Monday-Friday)
Session 6: July 31-August 4, 2017 (Monday-Friday)
Session 7: August 14-August 18, 2017 (Monday-Friday)
Session 8: August 21-August 25, 2017 (Monday-Friday)
SwimRVA Water Polo Camp (Ages 11-17): $80
Session 1: June 11, 2017 ($40)
Session 2: July 8-9, 2017
Session 3: August 19-20, 2017
Camp Site: http://swimrichmond.org/programs/summer-camp.htm
Camp Schedule: http://swimrichmond.org/programs/summer-camp/scheduleprice.htm
Registration URL: https://ops1.operations.daxko.com/Online/3135/Programs/search.mvc/programs?keyword=camp
Autism Swims (SwimRVA)
Drowning is the #1 cause of death in children with autism. The National Autism Society reports that 90% of all deaths in children with autism are due to drowning. Children with autism react to their senses and are driven by impulse. Water is a huge sensory stimulation which draws this attention. That is why it is imperative that children with autism get the proper swim instruction.
SwimRVA Autism Swims is a program, designed specifically for children with autism, and adds to our goal of creating an inclusive aquatics community in Richmond, VA. All of our instructors have been trained and educated on children with ASD.
Schedule:
Tuesday OR Thursday
3:15 PM – 3:45 PM
OR
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
OR
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Cost:
$92/month (1 class per week)
$168/month (2 classes per week)
Please call us to register today: 804-212-1480
http://www.swimrichmond.org/programs/swim-lessons/autism-swims.htm
Miracle in Motion Dance Group
http://miraclesinmotionva.org/
Summer Dance Camp – Providing Quality Dance Instruction for People with Special Needs
Week 1:July 10th-12th from 2:00-5:00 pm at School of Dance Arts, 7223 Stonewall Pkwy, Mechanicsville, VA 23111.
Week 2:July 17th-19th from 1:00-4:00 pm at Rigsby Jig, 5470 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23230.
$10 Registration Fee (Waived for 2016-2017 Season Dancers)
$150 – Camp Week 1 or 2
$250 – Both Camps
($50 Family Discount per additional dancer…must live in same household)
NORTHSTAR ACADEMY
http://www.northstaracademy.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2016-17-Northstar-Summer-Catalog.pdf
Northstar Academy is a non-profit K-12 school that serves children who have a broad range of disabilities and intellectual abilities. Founded by a group of concerned parents and professionals in 1996 with 14 students. Today, Northstar serves approximately 90 students during the school year. We promote educational excellence for students with disabilities who have academic, physical or social challenges. With a strong spirit of community, we create an atmosphere that addresses the unique needs of our students in a changing society and culminates with their becoming active citizens and responsible stewards of our world.
Northstar Academy has summer courses to meet your child’s individual needs and your family’s schedule. We offer academic programs for students ages 5 to 22, including basic core class reinforcement, social skills, and specialized reading and math instruction.
Richmond Autism Integration Network (RAIN)
http://www.richmondautism.org/after-school.html
The Summer of A Lifetime for Children With Autism (And So Much More)
Great friends, exciting activities, and an atmosphere that lets our young people be themselves are just three of the reasons why camp is so much fun! Research has shown that camp offers the kinds of experiences that are critical to adolescents eventually becoming successful, productive adults.
Camp Free2BMe is a unique summer day camp offering social skills programming combined with recreational opportunities to children ages 8 and up. Each week is focused on a specific skill and is learned through outings, art, music, themed activities, individual and group projects. Our senior camp practices their skills out in the community three to four days per week. RAIN uses an evidence based peer to peer model in all of our programs. Peer to peer support programs and inclusion of students with ASD not only contributes to positive outcomes for the campers with ASD, but can also impact a number of outcomes for peers.
VILLAGE DANCE STUDIO CAMPS
https://villagedance.wordpress.com/
Petite Ballerina Mini Camp Ages 3-5 Dancers will twirl and spin to classical ballet music, make own ballet book and tutu!
**Camps run Monday—Thursday and meet from 9am-12pm. Tuition = $165.00
Petite Ballerinas June 5-8 Mini Camp ages 3-5
Full Description (3500 Character Max) Dancers will twirl and spin to classical ballet music, make own ballet book and tutu!
**Camps run Monday—Thursday and meet from 9am-12pm. Tuition = $165.00
Ballerina Tea Party Mini Camp ages 3-6 June 12-15
Dancers will learn classical ballet vocabulary and enjoy the classical ballet stories and music from the
Nutcracker, Swan Lake and Cinderella. They will have a ballet tea party each day for snack with special guests. **Camps run Monday—Thursday and meet from 9am-12pm. Tuition = $165.00
Hip Hop Fun June 12-15 Mini Camp ages 6-9
Dancers will learn basic Hip Hop technique and will learn choreography to perform at the end of the week.
**Camps run Monday—Thursday and meet from 9am-12:00pm. Tuition = $165.00
Ballerina Tea Party July 24-27 Mini Camp ages 3-5
Dancers will learn classical ballet vocabulary and enjoy the classical ballet stories and music from the
Nutcracker, Swan Lake and Cinderella. They will have a ballet tea party each day for snack with special guests. **Camps run Monday—Thursday and meet from 9am-12pm. Tuition = $165.00
Hip Hop Fun July 24-27 Mini Camp ages 6-10 Dancers will learn basic Hip Hop technique and will learn choreography to perform at the end of the week. **Camps run Monday—Thursday and meet from 9am-12:00pm. Tuition = $165.00
Petite Ballerinas July 31- August 3 Mini Camp ages 3-5 Dancers will twirl and spin to classical ballet music, make own ballet book and tutu! **Camps run Monday—Thursday and meet from 9am-12pm. Tuition = $165.00
Princess Stories August 7-10 Mini Camp ages 3-6 Dancers will twirl and spin to classical ballet music, make their own crown and jewels and dance in the magical world of fairy tales and princesses. **Camps run Monday—Thursday and meet from 9am-12pm. Tuition = $165.00
Moving Artists August 7-10 Mini Camp ages 6-10 Dancers will study different styles of dance and art each day and create their own props, costumes and dance by the end of the week. **Camps run Monday—Thursday and meet from 9am-12:00pm. Tuition = $165.00
Ballerina Tea Party August 14-17 Mini Camp ages 3-6 Dancers will learn classical ballet vocabulary and enjoy the classical ballet stories and music from the Nutcracker, Swan Lake and Cinderella. They will have a ballet tea party each day for snack with special guests. **Camps run Monday—Thursday and meet from 9am-12pm. Tuition = $165.00
Video Dancing August 14-17 Mini Camp ages 7-10 Dancers will study different styles of dance each day and create their own dance video by the end of the week. **Camps run Monday—Thursday and meet from 9am-12:00pm. Tuition = $165.00
YOUNG CHEFS ACADEMY CAMP CAN-I-COOK
http://youngchefsacademy.com/camp-can-i-cook
Welcome, Camp Can-I-Cook Campers 2017!! It’s back to camp Can-I-Cook for another summer of cooking fun and culinary adventures. Camp opens in June with new recipes to conquer and challenges to explore! Come Taste the Adventure!
KinderCooks (ages 3 to 6):
Cupcake Insanity: June 19 to 23 from 9am to 12pm
We’re going cupcake crazy! But no worries…the insanity will be delicious.
Summer Road Trip: Summertime Hot Spots: June 26 to 30 9am to 12pm
We call “shotgun” for the front seat on this summer road trip! From the salty air of the Boardwalk to the green grass of summer festivals, our taste-buds are going on a culinary expedition.
Chock Full of Chocolate : July 5 to 7*** from 9am to 12pm
Chocolate, sjokolade,choklad, shokora, cikolata…no matter how you say the word Chocolate, you can’t deny how it makes the world a happier place.
International Kitchen : July 17 to 21 from 9am to 12pm
Cook, Taste, Dash! Our passport will be full after this international adventure! Each day, our kitchens will visit different countries across the globe. Where are we going? You’ll just have to come and see.
At Home with YCA: Farm to Table: July 31 to August 4 from 9am to 12pm
Join us for a farm-to-table experience that celebrates and reconnects us with the origins of delicious, home-grown ingredients. See you at the table.
YCA Summer Bake-Off : August 7 to 11 from 9am to 12pm
Join us for an all-new YCA Bake-Off where young chefs will learn a variety of baking techniques each day to create their very own unique tasty confections.
Best of Summer Chocolate and Cupcakes: August 21 to 25 from 9am to 12pm
We will create our favorite chocolate and cupcakes recipes.
Jr. Chefs Ages 6 to 10:
Cupcake Insanity: June 19 to 23 from 9am to 12pm
We’re going cupcake crazy! But no worries…the insanity will be delicious.
Summer Road Trip: Summertime Hot Spots: June 26 to 30 9am to 12pm
We call “shotgun” for the front seat on this summer road trip! From the salty air of the Boardwalk to the green grass of summer festivals, our taste-buds are going on a culinary expedition.
Power Up 1: June 26 to 30 from 1pm to 4pm
Happy and healthy. Smoothies, soup and salads, snacks and desserts for fueling our bodies. Delicious can be nutritious. Each Power Up camp has different menus.
Chock Full of Chocolate : July 5 to 7*** from 9am to 12pm
Chocolate, sjokolade,choklad, shokora, cikolata…no matter how you say the word Chocolate, you can’t deny how it makes the world a happier place.
Return of YCA Gets Chopped: July 10 to 14 from 9am to 12pm
Back by popular demand! We’re bringing back another season of fun an friendly culinary competition!
Power Up 2: July 10 to 14 from 1 to 4pm
Happy and healthy. Smoothies, soup and salads, snacks and desserts for fueling our bodies. Delicious can be nutritious. Each Power Up camp has different menus.
International Kitchen : July 17 to 21 from 9am to 12pm
Cook, Taste, Dash! Our passport will be full after this international adventure! Each day, our kitchens will visit different countries across the globe. Where are we going? You’ll just have to come and see.
Power Up 3 :July 17 to 21 from 1pm to 4pm
Happy and healthy. Smoothies, soup and salads, snacks and desserts for fueling our bodies. Delicious can be nutritious. Each Power Up camp has different menus.
***This is a 3 day camp.
Power Up 4: July 24 to 28 from 1pm to 4pm
Happy and healthy. Smoothies, soup and salads, snacks and desserts for fueling our bodies. Delicious can be nutritious. Each Power Up camp has different menus.
At Home with YCA: Farm to Table: July 31 to August 4 from 9am to 12pm
Join us for a farm-to-table experience that celebrates and reconnects us with the origins of delicious, home-grown ingredients. See you at the table.
Power Up 5: July 31 to August 4 from 1pm to 4pm
Happy and healthy. Smoothies, soup and salads, snacks and desserts for fueling our bodies. Delicious can be nutritious. Each Power Up camp has different menus.
YCA Summer Bake-Off August 7 to 11 from 9am to 12pm
Join us for an all-new YCA Bake-Off where young chefs will learn a variety of baking techniques each day to create their very own unique tasty confections.
Power Up 6 August 7 to 11 from 1pm to 4pm
Happy and healthy. Smoothies, soup and salads, snacks and desserts for fueling our bodies. Delicious can be nutritious. Each Power Up camp has different menus.
Return of YCA Gets ChoppedAugust 14 to 18 from 9am to 12pm
Back by popular demand! We’re bringing back another season of fun an friendly culinary competition!
Power Up 6August 14 to 18 from 1pm to 4pm
Happy and healthy. Smoothies, soup and salads, snacks and desserts for fueling our bodies. Delicious can be nutritious. Each Power Up camp has different menus.
Best of Summer Chocolate and Cupcakes August 21 to 25 from 9am to 12pm
We will create our favorite chocolate and cupcake recipes.
Sr. Chefs (ages 11 to 16)
Summer Road Trip: Summertime Hot Spots:June 26 to 30 from 1pm to 4pm We call “shotgun” for the front seat on this summer road trip! From the salty air of the Boardwalk to the green grass of summer festivals, our taste-buds are going on a culinary expedition. Return of YCA Gets Chopped July 10 to 14 from 1pm to 4pm Back by popular demand! We’re bringing back another season of fun an friendly culinary competition! International Kitchen July 17 to 21 from 1pm to 4pm Cook, Taste, Dash! Our passport will be full after this international adventure! Each day, our kitchens will visit different countries across the globe. Where are we going? You’ll just have to come and see. Cupcake Insanity July 24 to 28 from 1pm to 4pm We’re going cupcake crazy! But no worries…the insanity will be delicious At Home with YCA: Farm to Table July 31 to August 4 from 1pm to 4pm Join us for a farm-to-table experience that celebrates and reconnects us with the origins of delicious, home-grown ingredients. See you at the table. YCA Summer Bake-Off August 7 to 11 from 1pm to 4pm Join us for an all-new YCA Bake-Off where young chefs will learn a variety of baking techniques each day to create their very own unique tasty confections. Best of Summer Chocolate and Cupcakes August 21 to 25 from 1pm to 4pm We will create our favorite chocolate and cupcakes recipes. Twist Gymnastics and Young Chefs Academy have teamed up…. Spend your morning at Twist Gymnastics tumbling, bouncing and flipping while you build your gymnastics skills. Bring your lunch to enjoy at Twist. Then spend your afternoons cooking up some fun with Young Chefs Academy; with recipes designed to fuel an athlete’s body. Girls ages 6 and up.