As parents in the greater Richmond area, we understand the importance of choosing the perfect summer camp experience for your kids. That's why we've compiled this list of handpicked summer camps in the Richmond area and beyond that offer a blend of education, excitement, and unforgettable memories.
We want to help you find the ideal summer camps for your children and make this summer one they'll cherish forever.
Please note: We're adding more camps to the 2025 Richmond Summer Camp & Program Guide frequently, so check back often!
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Sponsored AR Workshop Mechanicsville
Get ready for a summer of creativity at AR Workshop! Our camps blend art, design, and STEAM concepts, offering hands-on fun as campers build confidence, learn new skills, and create DIY projects to take home.Choose from an exciting series featuring beginner sewing, trendy crafts, painting techniques, or kid-and-doll matching creations. Each day is packed with engaging activities like painting, crafting, and making personalized items.
Designed for ages 7+, camps run for five days with morning or afternoon sessions. Hosted at AR Workshop locations nationwide, space is limited—reserve your spot early!
Read MoreAlliance Française is offering a week-long summer camp for children ages 4 - 8 during which children will be immersed in the French language. The camp is at the beginning of June with two different sessions being offered, half days (9 am - noon).
Richmond, VA Read MoreDance Camps
Half and Full-day options available
Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
Elementary Grades K-5th (Ages 6-11)
Middle School Grades 6th-8th (Ages 12-14)
High School Grades 9th-12th (Ages 15-17)
Sponsored Breakthrough Basketball Camps
With 350 basketball camps in nearly every state nationwide, Breakthrough Basketball coaches firmly believe that they have a very important responsibility and an amazing opportunity to have a positive impact on their players' lives.
Score big in 2025 - at a Breakthrough Basketball Camp!
Locations Nationwide
Read MoreTheatre Camp
Full-day only
Middle School Grades 6th-8th (Ages 12-14) 600 E Grace Street , Richmond, VA Read MoreGeneral Camps
Half and full-day options available
After care available
Evening classes for teens & adults
Preschoolers (Ages 4-5)
Elementary Grades K-5th (Ages 6-11)
Middle School Grades 6th-8th (Ages 12-14)
High School Grades 9th-12th (Ages 15-17)
Sponsored Camp Blue Sky Hanover
General Day Camp
Full-day only
Before care AND after care are available
Elementary Grades K-5th (Ages 6-11)
8216 Atlee Road, Mechanicsville, VA Read MoreAdventure & Outdoor Camp
Full-day only
Traditional Camp Grades K-5
Everybuddy Camp (Ages 8-15)
Camp Edge Grades 6th-8th (Ages 12-14)
Leaders in Training Grades 9th-10th (Ages 15-16)
Sponsored Camp Twin Creeks Sleepaway Camp in West Virginia
With nearly 200 acres in the cool Allegheny Mountains near the border of Virginia and West Virginia, Camp Twin Creeks welcomes your camper to join its lifelong community of summer campers.
From arts and sports to water and adventure, Camp Twin Creeks is where friendships flourish, childhood thrives and independence grows! By unplugging from technology and the distractions of everyday life, campers are able to connect with new friends and mentors, try new things, and develop confidence and independence.
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Sponsored Club SciKidz
Science and Technology Summer Camps
Half and Full day options availableBefore & After-Care availablePreschoolers (Ages 3-5)
Elementary Grades K-5th (Ages 6-11)
Middle School Grades 6th-8th (Ages 12-14)
Sponsored Code Ninjas
Unlock your child's creativity and future potential with Code Ninjas Summer Camps! Whether they're creating in 3D, exploring robotics, or modding in Minecraft, your child will explore the exciting world of coding, game development, and tech creation—all while having an absolute blast! Guided by expert instructors, kids will enhance their creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork skills, gaining confidence that extends far beyond the screen. It’s not just about tech—it’s about preparing for the future while having an unforgettable summer with new friends.
Don’t wait—our spots fill up fast! Give your child the opportunity to think bigger, dream brighter, and code smarter. Sign up today for a summer of fun, learning, and discovery!
Multiple Locations
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Sponsored CORE Kids Academy Summer Camp
Gymnastic Camp
Half-day only
Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
Elementary Grades K-5th (Ages 6-11)
Middle School Grades 6th-8th (Ages 12-14)
Sponsored Creative Music & Art Camp
Music & Art Camp
Half and Full day options available
Before care available
Ages 4-12
9200 Center Oak Court , Mechanicsville, VA Read MoreArt & Theater Camps
Full day onlyDramarama (Ages 7-10)Chess & STEAM Camps
Full-day only
Elementary Grades K-5th (Ages 5-11)
Middle School Grades 6th-8th (Ages 12-14)
Sponsored Doodle Dynamo
Art Camp
Full day only
Elementary Grades K-5th (Ages 6-11)
Middle School Grades 6th-8th (Ages 12-14)
Sponsored Echo Hill Sleepaway Camp in Maryland
Echo Hill Camp on the Chesapeake Bay offers a unique free-choice program where children chart their own adventure, and every day brings new possibilities. Set against the backdrop of the stunning Chesapeake Bay, campers master favorites like sailing and water skiing and build essential life skills while being guided by exceptional counselors who truly understand today's youth.
Here, campers experience the kind of summer they will remember – one filled with starlit campfires, rustic living, and genuine human connections away from screens and social media. Our century-old tradition of outdoor living creates the perfect environment for kids to develop independence, resilience, and lifelong friendships. Worton, Maryland Read More
Sponsored Greater Richmond School of Music (GRSM) Summer Camps
Music Camps
Half-day only
Elementary Grades K-5th (Ages 6-11)
Middle School Grades 6th-8th (Ages 12-14)
High School Grades 9th-12th (Ages 15-17)
Public Speaking Camp
Full-day only
Middle School Grades 6th-8th (Ages 12-14)
High School Grades 9th-12th (Ages 15-17)
Sponsored Label Daddy
Label Daddy provides premium, peel and stick, customized, and washable labels to keep personal items organized and out of the Lost and Found — perfect for summer camp and beyond.
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Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Summer Camp
Go on a green adventure outdoors, learn, and have fun with Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden's Summer Camps for kids aged 5-12 .
1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA Read MoreGeneral Day Camp
Half-day and Full-day options available
Before care AND after care are available
Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
Elementary Grades K-5th (Ages 6-11)
Middle School Grades 6th-8th (Ages 12-14)
Sponsored M14Hoops Richmond West Summer Camps
Basketball Camps
Half-day and Full-day options available
3rd - 8th grade Boys and Girls
11600 Gayton Road, Richmond, VA Read More
Sponsored Mad Science
Science Camp
Half and Full day options available
Elementary Grades K-5th (Ages 6-11)
11551 Nuckols Rd Suite J , Glen Allen, VA Read More
Sponsored Mosley Music Camps
Music Camps
Half-day only
Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
Elementary Grades K-5th (Ages 6-11)
Middle School Grades 6th-8th (Ages 12-14)
High School Grades 9th-12th (Ages 15-17)
Fishing Camp
Half Day Only
Elementary Grades K-5th (Ages 6-11)
Middle School Grades 6th-8th (Ages 12-14)
High School Grades 9th-12th (Ages 15-17)
Farmer Summer Camp & Volunteer Counselor in Training Program
Full day only
Elementary Grades K-5th (Ages 6-12)
Middle School Grades 6th-8th (Ages 13-15)
Art Camp
Half-day only
Elementary Grades 1st-4th (Ages 6-10) 500 South Center Street, Ashland, VA Read MoreDebate Camp
Overnight only
Middle School Grades 6th-8th (Ages 12-14)
High School Grades 9th-12th (Ages 15-17)
Sponsored Rise Martial Arts
Adventure Camp
Full day only
Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
Elementary Grades K-5th (Ages 6-11)
STEAM Camp
Full-day only
Middle School Grade 8th (Ages 13-14)
High School Grades 9th-12th (Ages 15-17)
Sponsored RVA Paddle Sports
Outdoor Adventure Camps
Full day only
Pipeline Adventure Camp (Ages 9-14)
Junior River Guide Camp (Ages 10-15)
Snapology of Glen Allen Summer Camps
STEM Camps
Half-day and Full-day options available
Elementary Grades K-5th (Ages 6-11)Cheer & Dance Camps
Half and Full day options available
Sponsored Sports International Football Camps - Train with NFL Pros
Are you ready for some football?
Sports International Academies offers Overnight and Day Football Camps in the Winter and Summer months. Camps are staffed with elite college and high school coaches along with current and former NFL players from your favorite team.
Camps are for players ages 7-18. Players will be placed in their respective age group and broken down by position, ability and skill level. An unforgettable experience to be shared with teammates or to make lifelong friends! You WILL go back to your team as a better player.
Read MoreSummer sports and fitness camps
Half and Full day options available
Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
Elementary Grades K-5th (Ages 6-12)
Sponsored SwimRVA
Swim Camp
Full day only
Elementary Grades K-5th (Ages 6-11)
5050 Ridgedale Pkwy, Richmond, VA Read More
Sponsored The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
Join the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth this summer for rigorous, fresh, and fun in-person academic programs held at 10 locations in California, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. CTY's three-week day and residential programs for advanced learners in grades 2-12 offer 70+ courses in math, science, writing, and the humanities, plus social activities like talent shows and dances. CTY challenges students and connects them with an engaged community of learners from around the world. Residential students in grades 5-12 experience learning and living on a college campus. Before and after care is available for day students in grades 2-6 and lunch is included. Online programs in dynamic virtual classrooms are also enrolling.
Read MoreLanguage Immersive Spanish Camps
Half and Full- day options available
Elementary Grades K-5th (Ages 6-11)
Sponsored The Steward Summer Experience
General Summer Camps
Half and Full day options available
Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
Elementary Grades K-5th (Ages 6-11)
Middle School Grades 6th-8th (Ages 12-14)
High School Grades 9th-12th (Ages 15-17)
General Day Camp
Full-day option only
Before & After Care
Preschoolers (Ages 4-5)
Elementary Grades K-5th (Ages 6-12)
Martial Arts Camp
Full day only
Elementary Grades K-5th (Ages 5-12)
11367 Nuckols Rd., Glen Allen, VA Read MoreMartial Arts Camp
Full day only
Elementary Grades K-5th (Ages 5-12)
9456 Charter Gate Dr. , Ashland, VA Read More
Sponsored Virginia Rep Theater Camps!
Theatre Camps
Full day only
Before care AND after care are available
Elementary Grades K-5th (Ages 6-11)
Middle School Grades 6th-8th (Ages 12-14)
High School Grades 9th-12th (Ages 15-17)
Preschool Summer Camp
Half-day only
Preschoolers (Ages 3-6)
9000 St Martins Ln , Richmond, VA Read MoreCulinary Camps
Half-day only
Elementary Grades K-5th (Ages 6-11)
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