All Fired Up Art Camp is an art-intensive summer camp offering specialized instruction and a wide variety of projects in several art media. Summer camp sessions run June 22-August 28.
Each camper will have the opportunity to explore new areas of art and spend the summer in a fun and creative way!
Each week has a unique theme to allow repeat campers to have a fun and rewarding experience with each visit. Regardless of the week’s theme, every camp session allows campers to explore a variety of art media including Clay, Ceramics, Glass fusing, Drawing, Wheelthrowing, Tie-dye, Painting, and more!
Camp Options
Our standard half-day camp sessions are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. for ages 6-14. $200 plus tax. All Campers are required to bring their own lunch and drink.
All Day Camps
All Fired Up is partnering with Young Rembrandts to bring you an all day camp option! Elect to have your child stay for the afternoon and they will learn two-dimensional drawing and cartoon techniques. “All Day” camps will take place from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. during selected weeks (Sessions 1, 4 & 7) for ages 6-14. $350 + tax.
Teen Edition Camps
All Fired Up offers camp sessions specifically designed with teens in mind! Ages 12-16 are welcome to join us as we explore in-depth projects with more challenging techniques. Teen Edition camps will take place from 1-4 p.m. during selected weeks (Sessions 5 & 8). $200 + tax.
Summer Themes
Animal Planet June 22-26 (All Day Camp available)
Party in the USA June 29-July 3
Around the World July 6-10
Cruisin’ to Fun July 13-17(All Day Camp available)
Groovin ‘60s July 20-24 (Teen Edition available)
Going Green July 27-31
Up Up and Away August 3-7 (All Day Camp available)
The Sweet Spot August 10-14 (Teen Edition available)
Treasure Island August 17-21
Pet Pals August 24-28
Registration and Payment
There is a non-refundable deposit of $75 for each camper payable at registration. Standard half-day sessions are $200 plus tax. All day camps are $350 plus tax. Teen Edition camps are $200 plus tax.
Early Bird Registration: 10% off the camp fee discounted for sign up by March 31.
Sibling Discount: 10% off the camp fee discounted for additional children from the same family (e.g. 1st child @ $200 plus tax, 2nd child @ $180 plus tax for 1 standard half-day session).
Discounts cannot be combined.
Cancellation Policy: There is a non-refundable deposit of $75 for each camper payable at registration. Transfers require two weeks notice and are based on available space. If the unfortunate situation occurs that we must cancel any session that you have signed up for due to lack of enrollment, a full refund will be issued.
Register online today!!
Fun Facts About Art Camp
Art Show
We’ll host an art show on the Monday following each camp session at 6 p.m. We will display your child’s artwork and serve refreshments. Celebrate at our gallery gala and collect your projects to take home!
Art Camp Shirts
Campers will tie-dye a special Art Camp shirt! Wear the shirt after camp to receive a discount on pottery for the rest of the year!
Quality Instruction
The coordinator of our Art Camp is a licensed art teacher with the Commonwealth of Virginia. Our program is not only fun, but educational!
This article is sponsored by All Fired Up
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Find the perfect camp designed with your preschooler in mind. PreK kids can enjoy art, math, dance, theatre and outdoor adventures with these fantastic summer camps in Richmond, VA
Baseball Camp – Flying Squirrels & Jr. FUNNdamentals Camp
The Flying Squirrels offer three baseball camps throughout the 2015 season! Baseball Camps Sessions 1 and 2 are both three-day camps for boys & girls ages 7-14. Session 1 is held on June 23rd, 24th, & 25th. Session 2 is held on August 4th, 5th, & 6th. A Jr. Squirrels FUNNdamentals Camp is held on July 8th & 9th for boys & girls ages 4-8. All camps include instruction from current Flying Squirrels players and coaches, lunch each day, and 4 tickets to a Squirrels home game. Megan Angstadt at 804-359-3866 x325 megan.angstadt@
Brilliant Summer at St. Catherine’s
The campus at St. Catherine’s will be transformed into a unique experience for boys and girls from 3 year olds through rising grade 12…and even a little something for adults.
Camp Blue Sky at Rainbow Station
Camp Blue Sky is divided into three divisions according to the ages of our campers. While each division is involved in our traditional day camp program, all of our activities are designed specifically to meet the developmental needs of the campers in each division. Within each division, campers are put into small groups based on age and gender.
Charlottesville Ballet Summer Dance Camps is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit dance school that offers Summer Camps for students ages 3-10 years old and Summer Classes for ages 3-Adult. Camp classes are divided by age (4-6 yrs, 5- yrs, & 7-10yrs), which encourages each child to reach his or her highest potential and really enjoy their experience.
CommuniKids Summer Camp is a wonderful way to introduce your child to a new language or support language acquisition. Our language-Immersion summer camp for ages 2 to 10 combines traditional summer fun with an educational experience.
CORE Kids Academy
This summer kids can flip, fly, swing, roll, and laugh with CORE Kids Academy! Your child will have fun movin’ and groovin’ during fun gymnastics and movement. Camps with lots of movement and fun.
First Baptist Church Preschool
Presenting the 28th annual SUMMER SOLUTION! Our camp features veteran teaching staff, outdoor playgrounds and an indoor gym facility, representing one of the best values in the area. For children ages 9 months (by May 26, 2015) through rising kindergarteners. Please visit our website for more information.
The Goddard School®
The Goddard School’s summer camp curriculum incorporates STEAM learning (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) into exciting, one-of-a-kind and fun experiences for your child every day! We offer a broad range of programs and mini-camps to pique the interest and curiosity of every child.
The founding principle of The Goddard School’s curriculum is that children experience the deepest, most genuine learning when they are having fun. We have integrated this philosophy into every aspect of our summer camp to foster play-based learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom.
We’ve created a variety of camps so your children can find a program they will absolutely love. To discover how Goddard can make this summer your child’s best learning experience yet, call 1-800-GODDARD or visit our website.
Good Shepherd Passport to Summer Fun Camp
A new adventure awaits campers each week as they journey to the Wild West…take an African Safari…play chef for the day…take part in star-spangled parade and more during each themed week! Good Shepherd Child Development Center in Midlothian.
Good Shepherd Episcopal School Summer at Good Shepherd Episcopal School.
Jessica Morgan School of Dance
Summer Dance Camps, Intensive and More! Camp, Ages 3 – 11:Students enrolled in our 4 day dance camps will explore ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and musical theater. The final day of each camp week concludes with an in studio performance at 12:00 pm for parents to enjoy. Summer Performance “Elements”, Ages 6 and up.
Lakeside Presbyterian Preschool Summer Adventure Series
Registration is OPEN. Weekly camps.
Lewis Ginter – Green Adventures Summer Camps
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 daily activities. A week-long day camp program for children 4 yrs old – 5th grade. Register by phone at 804.262.9887.
Melody Magic Music Studio
Join us this summer for our Summer of Music! Your children will sing, play, and dance their way through our 2 months of classes! It’s so much fun, they will never realize they are learning and growing along the way! Weekly classes for ages 0-7 years.
Richmond Montessori Enrichment Summer Camp Programs
Camps for toddlers, primary camps, elementary camps, and upper/elementary-middle school camps.
Richmond Waldorf School
Our nature-based, homespun program will excite the imagination with creative explorations in baking, gardening, making music and singing, crafting, tye-dyeing and water play!! We engage in activities to stimulate the head, hands and heart, from crafting beautiful letters to performing simple plays with live music and whimsical costumes.
Romp n’ Roll
The officially-fun, officially-famous Romp n’ Roll Summer Camp will run at all Richmond locations from May 26 through September 4 AND at the Children’s Museum of Richmond Central and Chesterfield locations from June 1 through August 14. Both camps are for children ages 2 through 5 years, no potty training required. Our daily schedule is action-packed with “kid-tested, Rompy-approved” sessions including incredible gym, art and music activities! It’s like a big kids’ camp on training wheels; all the fun, learning, and excitement but without the poison ivy!
Sabot Summer
A Sabot Summer is a series of one-week camps driven by the natural curiosity of children. Each summer workshop provides children, ages 4 – 8, 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. A Sabot Summer honors the individuality of children and all their intelligences.
SPARC summer camps
The School of Performing Arts in the Richmond community – SPARC – has provided incredible performing arts experience to students in the Richmond area for over 30 years. SPARC has full-day and 
half-day camps for students ages 4 to 18. Our summer camps are filled with singing, acting, dancing, friends and fun! With camps from June to August, every student can find a camp to make them shine. Cheryl Lage of RichmondMom.com wrote in her article, ‘Fanning the SPARC’: “As a part-time (9-3:30 daily) working-in-an-office mama, the 
timing seemed ideal . . .confidence levels rose. Comfort acting, singing and dancing translates well to increased ease in presenting oral reports, speaking at assemblies, conveying the morning announcements. Thank you, SPARC. We’ll be back…probably this summer!” Voted Style Weekly’s Family Favorites Winner for 2013!
The Children’s Museum of Richmond (CMoR)
A weekly, half or full day camp, for children 2 ½ – 6 years old. Children participate in a safe, noncompetitive, nurturing experience where learning is disguised as fun.
Tuckaway Child Development Centers have plenty of fun, learning, and excitement for kids. And who doesn’t love visiting Washington DC, Mexico, France, Italy, Russia, and many more amazin destinations during summer camp?
Young Chef’s Academy
Spring camp information listed for ages 3+. Summer camp information coming soon.
All Fired Up – Each week long camp has a different artsy theme: Art Time Travelers, Unique & Useful, Great Outdoors, Sweet Soda Shoppe, Deep Sea Divers and Terrific Techniques are still to come before the summer is through!
Bricks 4 Kidz – Still has some openings for Bricks 4 GIRLZ, Mining and Crafting (for Minecraft fans) and a couple more, just a few slots available so move quick!
Romp n’ Roll- Knights, Princesses, & Dragons, Up, Up, and Away, Beach Party, Pop the Bubbles and Zoo Crew are among the camp themes for the remainder of the summer. Tuition per week includes all camp materials, a nut-free snack, and unlimited Open Gym the week your child is enrolled. Sibling discount available.
Education and Innovation Center for Children (EICC)- Figurative Language, critical writing and creative writing are all skills kids can hone in on this summer. Extended care is also available.
Engineering For Kids of Central VA – Kids can learn the Engineering of Food, Pirates, Travel, Robotics and more with these half day camps, sign up for 2 and get a $10 discount!
G-Force Karts has high octane camps for kids with a need for speed (and paintball too). Lunch and snacks included along with drinks all day and it’s practically guaranteed to leave your kids happy and exhausted.
James River Camp – Kids ages 9-12 can Learn a little bit of Virginia history, paddle a kayak and identify how the plants and animals of the river were hunted, gathered and used throughout history.
School of Rock - From beginner rockers to intermediate musicians, School of Rock can school you with LedZepplin, Green Day and more.
St. Christopher’s School Summer Enrichment- Review for the year ahead with classes for rising 1st – 3rd graders, Go to creative movement classes, ecological adventures and more! These classes are made to enrich your child’s learning in a fun and creative way.
Virginia Rep’s Dramatic Adventures – This half-day camp for preschoolers brings stories to life through process-based creative drama as kids use their bodies, voices, and imaginations to embark on a multi-sensory journey through a favorite book. Charlotte’s Web is still available.
SPARC August Adventure Jr. Just a couple of spaces left in the August Adventures Jr. camp geared toward ages 4-9. Campers will enjoy rotations of singing, dancing, arts and crafts, and acting as they collaborate to stage the beloved musical Jungle Book! Students must bring their lunch each day.
ComedySportz Summer Campsspend the summer laughing, making new friends and learning how to work as a team. Improv classes are more than just tickling your funny bone. Each class program is one week long and offers a graduation performance by the students.
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Just because summer is great time for fun doesn’t mean it isn’t an excellent time for learning as well!
With The Goddard Schools F.L.EX.℠ Learning Program, The Goddard School goes far beyond just summer camp and blends fun, adventure and learning together for an enriching summer experience your child will truly enjoy. Delight your child with our unique summer activities where play and educational opportunities abound! The Summer Program combines songs, stories, exploration, physical activities and learning adventures in a safe, nurturing environment.
Science and nature, arts and crafts, manners, computers and technology, literature and language, music and movement, sports and games, cooking and drama are all brought to life. The Goddard School ensures your children have a memorable summer all the while, preparing them for the upcoming school year.
Based on the academic research that states children experience the deepest, most genuine learning when they are having fun, The Goddard School’s F.L.EX.℠ Learning Program is structured around the following pillars help to direct and guide each activity:
Developmental Guidelines
To set the stage for individual achievement, trained teachers observe and assess your child’s developmental achievements.
Child-Focused Lesson Plans
Our professional teachers skillfully plan engaging learning activities that build upon what your child can do, encouraging exploration along the way.
Creative & Fun LEARNING Environment
Making learning fun is at the core of our program. Each day, your child selects activities and materials to explore and discover in an imaginative and creative way.
Child-Centered Teachable Moments
We intentionally guide and extend your child’s play to ensure key developmental milestones are achieved across several Learning Domains.
To find out more about The Goddard School’s Summer Program call 800-GODDARD or visit The Goddard Schools website.
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Also, be sure and take advantage of this fun offer with FREE admission for preschoolers to nearby parks. But don’t delay – this offer is only good if you grab it by May 31, 2014.
Busch Gardens® and Water Country USA® – Celebrate Childhood with this Limited-Time Pass Offer
A visit to Busch Gardens® and Water Country USA® is more affordable than ever for parents with young children using a Free 2-Park Preschool Pass. Through an online-only offer, children ages 3 to 5 can get a preschool pass this spring and enjoy unlimited admission to both Virginia parks through Sept. 1.
Busch Gardens offers more than 50 KIDsiderate® attractions, including Sesame Street® Forest of Fun™ and Land of the Dragons®, which are celebrating big anniversaries this spring. Kid-sized roller coasters like Grover’s Alpine Express at Busch Gardens and Water Country USA’s Kritter Korral™ are among the can’t miss kid-friendly attractions waiting for families to enjoy this spring.
]]>Visit www.buschgardens.com/bgwpreschoolpass before May 31, 2014 to register for a Free 2-Park Preschool Pass. Proof of the child’s age is required at the time the passes are redeemed and the passes must be redeemed at either park by May 31, 2014. Children ages 2 and younger receive complimentary admission and do not need to register.
Visit the website for complete details.
Kidz Connection & Camp Fair February 1, 2014
RICHMOND, VA (January 8, 2014) – Style Weekly will host its 15th annual camp and summer programs resource event, Kidz Connection & Camp Fair at the Science Museum of Virginia on February 1, 2014 from 12 noon to 3 p.m.
This event connects Richmond families with the resources they need to make informative decisions about kids’ activities and services; from camps and summer programs, doctors and family photographers, to entertainment for birthday parties and special events.
- Camp Fair – helping parents make decisions on summer time options for their children. Regional camps and summer programs are represented from arts, sports, day and overnight camps.
- Style Weekly Readers’ Choice for Family Favorites Winners Circle –meet Style Weekly’s Readers’ Choice for Family Favorite businesses; our readers select their favorites and we’ve invited them all to the party, from dentists to shoe stores and haircuts, these businesses are Style readers’ favs.
- Kids Parties and Events- Kidz Connection & Camp Fair will showcase the best in entertainment options for your next party. Enjoy more fun than you can handle from Jonathan Austin, Richmond’s favorite juggler with magic up his sleeve; musical performances from Studio Performance Academy (Studio P); face painting and balloon art from All About Entertainment; and meet Nutzy, the Squirrel, from Richmond Flying Squirrels Baseball and learn how to plan your next party at the diamond.
Schedule of Performances
12:30
Jonathan Austin, Richmond’s favorite juggler.12:30 – 2:30
All About Entertainment, putting on smiles all day long with free face painting and balloon art for everyone .1:00 and 2:00
Studio Performance Academy1:00 to 2:00
Special appearance from Nutzy from the Richmond Flying Squirrels1:30
Latin Ballet of Virginia2:15
Richmond Youth Jazz Orchestra
Attendance to Kidz Connection & Camp Fair in the rotunda of the Science Museum of Virginia is free to the public to attend. In past years 300+ families with kids have visited the event annually. A Kidz Connection & Camp Fair special section will publish in the January 29, 2014 issue of Style Weekly.
Kidz Connection & Camp Fair is sponsored by Style Weekly with support from
Family Favorite Winners, the Science Museum of VA and Richmondmom.com.
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Special: Enroll this week in any 5 weeks of camp and get 1 week free! Expires 5/26/13. Only valid for CMoR Camp. Cannot be combined with any other offers or discount. Enroll online and use promo code Summer5 to save!  Dates: June 10 – August 23Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
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Ages: 2-6 years (no potty training required!)
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Swift Creek Academy of the Performing Arts has a fantastic summer camp!
Want the best music, dance & drama instruction with enthusiastic and fun teachers? You belong here!
- Day Camps are from 9:30 – 3:30 Monday – Friday.
- Performing Arts Camp – Art, dance, drama, and music (showing on the last day), week of July 29th.
- Musical Theatre Camp – Create a musical production with singing, dancing and acting, week of August 5th.
- Dance Camp – Ballet, hip hop, tap, jazz and ethnic dance, week of August 12th.
- Music Camp – Guitar, piano, drums and percussion instruments, week of July 29th.
- Guitar Camp – Beginner Immersion (guitar provided for each student), week of August 5th.
There is something for everyone at Swift Creek Academy of the Performing Arts this summer. Visit the website to learn more.
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Not only are Tuckaway Child Development Centers a great place for kids to learn and have fun, but now it’s more affordable than ever to take advantage of all they have to offer. Tuckaway has a ‘Summer Special’ at select Tuckaway Schools:
- Tuckaway-Harbor (Mechanicsville): with the coupon from Tuckaway-Harbor’s Specials page, $20 off per week from now until Labor Day. Available for ALLFull Week/Full Time programs. Current parents that refer students with this coupon will receive a $200 tuition credit.
- Tuckaway-Barony (West End): with the coupon from Tuckaway-Barony’s Specials page, $10 off per week from now until Labor Day. Available for ALL Full Week/Full Time programs. Current parents that refer students with this coupon will receive a $200 tuition credit.
- Tuckaway-Innsbrook (West End): with the coupon from Tuckaway-Innsbrook’s Specials page, $10 off per week from now until Labor Day. Available forALL Full Week/Full Time programs. Current parents that refer students with this coupon will receive a $200 tuition credit.
- Tuckaway-Varina (Varina): with the coupon from Tuckaway-Varina’s Specials page, $20 off per week from now until Labor Day. Available for all SCHOOL AGE Full Week/Full Time programs. Current parents that refer students with this coupon will receive a $200 tuition credit.
Visit the websites and sign up now for big savings! Have fun all summer long at Tuckaway Summer Camp Programs with Lights, Camera, Action! Hollywood at Tuckaway too. Also, don’t forget about their Drop-In Care Last Minute When You Need It.
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It might be chilly and cool as the months of winter wane, but before we know it summer will be here and that means school is out for kids.
When school is out and the longer days of summer arrive, how do you keep kids learning?
The summer months may look like one long Saturday spread out before your children. But don’t let their minds sit idle waiting for the end of August to roll around. Summer is a great time to address academic skill gaps and help children return to school with more confidence.
Children are understandably eager to find themselves outside the classroom after a rigorous school year, yet summer can still be an excellent opportunity to learn in innovative and creative ways. And it’s not too early to start thinking about summer activities and summer learning.
There are plenty of options for summer learning, such as signing your child up for a summer course at your local community center, or enrolling for specialized summer courses at Tutoring Club.
“Tutoring Club can help parents provide children with a plan of action that will fit even the busiest summer schedules,” notes Chad Schwartz, tutoring industry expert and founder of Tutoring Club. “Whether your child needs extra help with reading, math or writing, Tutoring Club offers individualized instruction with specialized programs that guarantee your child will get ahead over the summer.”
Everyday Education
Family activities such as cards and board games are ripe with mentally stimulating challenges. When it comes to card games like rummy or speed, children are called upon to keep math skills fresh by counting their cards and tallying up scores at the end. Board games on the other hand utilize a plethora of memorization skills, stratagems, and problem solving techniques. Some lighthearted, competitive fun is always good for the mind.
Enjoying the Outdoors
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When it comes to outdoor fun that incorporates learning and responsibility, parents can’t go wrong involving their children in planting a back yard garden. Ask kids to participate in mapping out the garden plan, choosing which fruits or vegetables they’d like to include, and deciding where the individual plants will flourish best.
There is ample research involved in growing a personal garden. Having children assist with determining soil type, climate conditions, and seed varieties, as well as keeping plants watered, then picked when ripe, will ensure their minds remain alert all summer long. It can also give them a sense of pride by bringing something to fruition from start to finish.
Learning in the Kitchen
Other ways to keep your child mentally active during these free months can be as simple as baking cupcakes or routinely having them help with dinner. Parents can turn the simple act of measuring ingredients into fraction practice, or have young ones read the recipe as you do the cooking or baking. Lemonade stands are another idea to help your child manage money and take on responsibility.
Keeping your child’s mind fit and focused during the summer isn’t easy. After all, you’re competing with sunshine and seemingly endless free time. But with a little creativity and encouragement, you can turn summer learning into rewarding projects and easy endeavors.
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