If you haven’t been to the RFM Summer Adventure Expo held at Peak Experiences yet, you really don’t want to miss it this time around!
More than 40 summer camps from the Richmond area and beyond are gearing up to provide area families with all the information they need to plan their kids’ activities this summer.
The Diggity Dudes will kick off the day with a live concert at 1:00 and the kids can get a free climb on the rock walls inside Peak Experiences!
The event is free and will be held rain or shine. Come hungry because lunch will be available for purchase from local food trucks The Boardwalk, Peace of Pizza and Gelati Celesti.
So make sure to mark your calendars for Sunday, March 29th from 1-4 at Peak Experiences Indoor Climbing, located near Robious Road and Huguenot Road, behind The Shoppes at Bellgrade, at 11421 Polo Circle in Midlothian.
Here is a list of vendors:
(Current as of March 1)
A Fantastic Voyage
A Sabot Summer
Bricks 4 Kidz-Richmond
Camp Friendship
Camp Piankatank
Chincoteague Bay Field Station
Collegiate School Summer Quest
CommuniKids
Drama Kids International
ENB Languages 4 Kidz, LLC
Eureka Workshop
Ferrum College Summer Enrichment Camp
Go Ape Freedom Park
Greater Richmond Sailing Association Sailing Camp
Luther Memorial School
Mathnasium Summer Math Camp
Maymont
Millwood School Summer Programs
Nanny Van
Own Touch Soccer/ Futsal
QUEST Summer Camp
Passages Adventure Camps
Relay Foods
Richmond Flying Squirrels
SPARC Summer Camps
Steward School
Theatre Camps with Virginia Rep
Thunderbolt Indoor Karting
TSI Training Camp/ Tuckahoe Sports, Inc.
Uptown Alley
Virginia Fishing Adventures
Weinstein JCC Summer Camps
YMCA Camp Silver Beach
Virginia 529
Dominion Harvest
Spring Break is coming up soon for Richmond area schools and there are some fun camps and events going on during the breaks. Visit our page often to see what’s happening – we’ll update this page with new information as we hear about it!.
March 13 and 14, 2013
Spirited Art Classes – Spirited Art is making it fun, easy and creative with their upcoming Spring Break classes too.
March 22 – April 6, 2013
Great Wolf Lodge – Spring Break Specials.
March 25 – April 21, 2013
RevQuest: The Lion and The Unicorn game returns to Colonial Williamsburg’s Revolutionary City for the spring break season March 25 through April 21. Participants in the alternate reality game join the Friends of Liberty while they save the American Revolution by protecting the identity of an important patriot spy. During summer 2012, more than 19,000 gamers participated in the game’s first full season.
April 1 and 4, 2013
Spirited Art Classes – Spirited Art is making it fun, easy and creative with their upcoming Spring Break classes too.
The Center for Creative Arts – Ages 5-12. Have fun and explore different art activities including drawing, painting, cartooning and clay during Spring Break Camp. Ages 5-8 from 9:00 am until noon. Ages 9-12 from 1:00 pm-4:00 pm. See the details for each day on our website or call 804-360-2687 to register.
April 1 – 5, 2013
All Fired Up – Two locations and different fun times during Spring Break at all three locations!
“Take a Break With Us!” (Short Pump location only)
“Take a Break With Us!” (Short Pump location only). Drop off the kids at our special spring break day camp from 10am-2pm on Wednesday and/or Thursday! Kids will start at Sweet Spot for a sweet treat, be walked to All Fired Up to paint a pottery piece, and finish at Spirited Art to paint a canvas painting and enjoy a pizza lunch from Ledo’s! Cost is only $65 per session! Spaces fill up fast, so register today online.
Kids FunShops (Carytown & Midlothian locations)
Have an Art-tastic spring break! Drop off the kids from 10:30am-Noon on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday (April 2nd-4th) at our Carytown or Midlothian studios for an art adventure in wet clay, pottery painting, or glass fusing! Call the studio for more details. Cost is only $35 each (or $100 for all three classes!) and pre-registration is required to attend.
Virginia Outside and Virginia Fishing Adventures – We are offering spring break camps for both fishing and fishing and biking this year the week of April 1-5. Monday, April 1st is a holiday for most private schools as well so a great day to get the kids out on the water catching some fish. Visit our weekend and holiday page to register for single days or the whole week.
Camp Tuckahoe Spring Break Camp for ages 5-12. Camp Tuckahoe is proud to present our new Fun Camp program! Each camp is a new experience with its own unique theme. The days are jam packed with crazy games, fitness challenges and sports activities that are guaranteed to bring out the athlete in every child. Click for registration link.
Maymont Park will be open all week! Spend spring break week at Maymont! Indoor exhibits including Maymont Mansion and the Nature Center will be open all week (even on Monday, when they are usually closed), and there will be something fun to do every day!
The Civil War at Dutch Gap Spring Break Camp for ages 8-12. Henricus Historical Park. Learn about the daily life of the common soldier during the Civil War and the inventions and engineering feats that the war brought to the James River area. Experience the camp and battlefield routines: building fortifications, marching drill, communications and survival techniques. A pontoon boat tour on the James River will feature the Battle of Trent’s Reach. Pre-registration required by March 25 by calling 318-8797. Cost: $180/ $160 Henricus Foundation Patrons.
Richmond Kickers Camp at Hensley Park. Ages 8-14.
2013 Spring Golf Clinic – April 1-5; One Day Clinics; and 3-week Spring Clinics; Independence Golf Club. Each session provides instruction and practical on-course experience on etiquette, rules, putting, short game, full swing and course management – all critical elements to becoming a better golfer. Golf clubs will be provided during each program. Junior Clubs and merchandise are also sold in the Independence Golf Shop.
Soccer Camp at Huguenot Park – Coed Ages 5-14 years old, 9am-12 noon. The Spring Break Camp is open to both RECREATIONAL and TRAVEL team players ages 5-14 years old. Players will be divided into groups based on their age and skill level to ensure that each participant is challenged to the best of their ability. This camp will concentrate on proper ball handling techniques through high repetition training and small sided games. Special emphasis is placed on confidence building by encouraging each player to use their imagination, take risks, and be creative while trying new skills learned.
Basketball Clinic in Henrico. April 1-4. This clinic will be a great place for young basketball players to improve their skills, work hard, make new friends, and have fun. Participants will develop skills in shooting, passing, dribbling, rebounding, and defense. Self-confidence will grow along with the skills and overall appreciation of the game. Register: 804-501-7275.
Out-of-this-World Science Camps at Virginia Aire & Space Center. Hampton VA. Grades K-1, 2-3, and 4-5. From outer space to the wild blue yonder, super summer science camps at the Virginia Air & Space Center means stellar summer fun! These educational science camps inspire young minds to pursue careers in the sciences and offer them hands-on experiences and lots of new friends! For detailed camp descriptions visit www.vasc.org.
Teen Money Camp at Twin Hickory. April 1-5 for kids 11-18 years old. This is a week long FREE Camp specifically geared toward teaching teens how to manage their money. There will be hands on learning activities and computer research. You could learn how to plan your way to becoming rich, or at least how to save enough to buy something really cool.Camp runs Monday-Friday, 1-2pm in the Twin Hickory Computer Lab.Pre-registration required. Participants must commit to the entire week! Open to all middle and high school students.Call 290-9200 x5 to register or register online at henricolibrary.org.
Heart of Virginia Council to earn Eagle required merit badges and others not offered during summer camp.
Mathnasium Multiplication Madness Spring Camp. Need some extra work on those multiplication facts? Multiplication Madness Spring Camp will focus on learning multiplication facts (0-12) in a positive, effective, and fun way. Each session is limited to first 20 students registered per location. Register by Sat, Mar 31st at www.multiplicationcamp.eventbrite.com.
Virginia Zoo Camp – April 1-4. Come explore the wild and the wonderful at the Virginia Zoo’s Spring Break Camp! For kids who love to learn about animals, these camps include up-close animal encounters, crafts, games and visits to the Zoo exhibits. Join us for a day or spend the whole week — every day is a new adventure!
SPARC ‘s Spring Break Camp for ages 9-14. SPARC camps and workshops are for young people at every age and every stage — from the first-time student to the experienced budding professional.
PAL Spring Break Camp – April 1-4, 2013. Richmond PAL is now offering its annual Spring Break. The camp will be sports centered but will also include activities such as hiking and swimming. The sports involved will be basketball, soccer, and other various activities. There also will be education field trips as well. There are 40 slots open for this camp so please register now. If you have any questions please contact Officer James Killingsworth at james.killingsworth@richmondgov.com.
Cheer Tumble Camp at Goochland Sports Complex Gym. Ages 6-15. This fun combination camp will build strength and coordination in your child. Fun arts and crafts! Make new friends while learning basic and advanced gymnastics tumbling skills as well as cheerleading techniques.
Soccer Camp in Goochland. Ages 7-13. Commonwealth Soccer Programs presents a Spring Break Camp to provide your young player a fun and developmental environment to participate in the game of soccer. Instructional topics will range from basic skills like dribbling, passing and shooting, to introductory tactics like 1v1 attacking. Before and After Care available from 8-9am and 3:305pm for an additional $20 fee. Players can take home an Adidas soccer ball for an additional $15 fee.
Lewis and Clark Leadership Camp. Camp held at Westview on the James for First Aid & CPR/AED Certification, team building, high ropes, and canoe training; as well as an overnight canoe trip on the James with camping on the river, outdoor cooking, and a “fat class II rapid” to end the trip. You’ll learn fire building skills and Leave No Trace principles.
Horseback Riding Camp. Our spring horsemanship program for beginners to advanced, provides a unique opportunity to learn more about horses while developing skills and confidence needed to get full enjoyment out of riding. Scholarships are available through Goochland County Parks, Recreation and Facilities Management. Drop off and pick up will be at the Goochland Sports Complex.
The Little Gym of Glen Allen. Kids ages 3-10 will explore the gym, play active games and make a crazy craft at this camp. Come for one day or all five.
Spring Break Bazaar Camp. Ages 5-8, and ages 9-12. We will conduct experiments and learn about how the world works.
SCOR Richmond All Sports Camp/Soccer Skills Camp.
USA Junior Olympic Gymnastics Training April 1-5. Richmond Olympiad.
Mini Soccer Camp ages 4-6 in Goochland. Commonwealth Soccer Programs presents a Spring Break Camp to provide your young player a fun and developmental environment to participate in the game of soccer. Instructional topics will range from basic skills like dribbling, passing and shooting, to introductory tactics like 1v1 attacking. Before Care available from 8-9am for an a
April 1-6, 2013
Swift Creek YMCA Lifeguard Certification. Ages 15 and up can become certified in this 6 day class. Call 804.818.1110.
April 2-4, 2013
Tuckahoe Sports Baseball Skill Builder and Speed Combine Camp for ages 8-13. Skill Builder: Wether you are an all-star or novice player, TSI’s experienced instructors will take your skills to the next level. Each camper will be put through numerous fielding, throwing, pitching, hitting, and base running drills, as well as, fast-twitch and reaction-based quickness speed & agility training. All skills will be showcased in daily competitions and games. Campers will be grouped by age and ability. Click for Registration Link.
Fun With Fairies at Lewis Ginter on April 2. Enjoy an entire enchanted day in the Children’s Garden! Discover secret trails in the forest as you gather ferns, nuts, and shells to decorate your very own fairy house. Share games, songs and a story then carry a bit of the day’s magic home in your own tiny terrarium. Click here for on-line registration.
Green Works at Lewis Ginter on April 4 for ages 8-12. Get your hiking shoes and green thumbs ready for a full day of fun in the garden! We’ll carry our critter nets and bug jars into the forest and marsh seeking tapoles, bug-eating plants, animal footprints, and underwater insects. Harvest and prepare a delicious snack from the Farm Garden then plant a pocket-garden that you can take home to watch your salad grow. Click here for on-line registration.
April 3, 4 and 5, 2013
Sur La Table: 3 Days in Italy. Learning the key techniques of cooking is important for everyone—especially kids! This spring break, bring in your little chefs for our three-day culinary camp filled with hands-on culinary exploration of the wonderful cuisine of Italy. Working side-by-side with our expert instructors and other young cooks, junior chefs will learn essential cooking techniques that are a foundation for a lifetime of fun and creativity in the kitchen.
Sur La Table: 3 Days in Italy for Teens. Unleash your teen’s kitchen creativity with this special hands-on cooking camp designed just for them. For three days your teen will learn valuable techniques essential for many years of culinary success and enjoyment. Working alongside other young chefs and our experienced instructors, teens will practice their new skills while whipping up delicious culinary creations from one of the greatest cuisines in the world: Italian.
April 5, 2013
Combo Class with Bricks4Kidz, Master Yi’s Tae Kwon Do and Spirited Art. Come on over for this unique 4 hour Spring Break Class at Spirited Art. Perfect for both the mind and body!
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Moms Rock all week long!
Lots of kids recently enjoyed their winter/spring break from school. But there are still hundreds of kids anticipating a fun spring break the week of April 8 when schools close for a week of family fun.
We’ve compiled a list of family-friendly events to help you with planning your upcoming spring break.
If you’re planning to stay in Richmond during spring break – you’re not alone – and there are lots of activities in the area. Many of them are free so check out our list. If you know of any family-friendly events going on during the week of April 8, please email us so we can continue building our Spring Break Event Listing.
And here’s a listing of summer events from 2011 but many are still available this year during spring and summer, so check them out – we’ll be updating this list over the next few weeks so let us know of other events to add.
Enjoy!
Fun – Anytime
Metro Richmond Zoo – Located at 8300 Beaver Bridge Road, more than 400 animals, some of which are endangered species displayed in spacious, naturalistic exhibits. For more information, call (804) 739-5666.
Science Museum of Virginia – Located at 2500 West Broad Street, the Science Museum is the best Richmond has to offer in the way of hands-on science. Adults and children alike will be fascinated by the exhibits, which explain the physics of aviation, the insides of a computer, or the astronomy of the night sky. Fly a flight simulator, write a computer program, grow your own crystals, or catch an Omnimax film in the planetarium. Traveling and seasonal exhibits give visitors a dynamic, current perspective on science. Enjoy Cultural events at the Museum right now.
Romp n’ Roll has a variety of classes and camps for kids from babies to 5 years. Check them out during Spring Break and tell them Richmondmom.com says “hi”!
Children’s Museum of Richmond – Fun any day of the year. Special Spring Break Camp 2012: The Sights and Sounds of Spring. 9 a.m. – 12 noon from April 9-13, 2012. For more information, call (800)659-1727. CMoR’s Springtacular! 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Children’s Museum of Richmond, Central Location. For more information call: (804) 474-7000. Enjoy the Sights and Sounds of Spring at the Children’s Museum of Richmond’s Spring Break Camp. Campers will bloom with all that springtime has to offer while learning about plants and animals, cooking, creating amazing art, reading stories and, most of all, having fun!
Multiplication Madness Spring Camp will focus on learning multiplication facts (0-12) in a positive, effective, and fun way. Each session is limited to first 20 students registered per location. Register by Sat, Mar 31st at this link. $50 per student. Mon, Apr 9th – Thurs, Apr 12th – Session 1: 9:00am – 11:00am; Session 2: 11:00am – 1:00pm – Locations: Short Pump: 3151 Lauderdale Drive – 804-364-3333 – shortpump@mathnasium.com; Midlothian: 15508 WC Commons Way – 804-378-2211 – midlothian@mathnasium.com; Mechanicsville: 9369 Atlee Rd #3103 – 804-559-0550 – mechanicsville@mathnasium.com
Great Wolf Lodge is a vacation destination!
Richmond Parks – special events listing by park location. Lots of free events and outdoor activities.
Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg – fun anytime.
Bass Pro Shop has activities for kids all the time and a large aquarium in the middle.
Sweet Spot in Short Pump has plenty of spring and Easter treats so hop in anytime! Check out their many events this week.
The James River Film Society is pleased to announce that the 19th James River Film Festival will unspool April 12-19, 2012. Confirmed guests and programs include experimental film expert, writer and educator Scott MacDonald, animator and educator Jodie Mack, Super 8/hand processing and “direct filmmaking” workshops by MONO NO AWARE (rescheduled from James River Shorts 2011), local animator Janet Scagnelli with her new film and much more. Stay tuned for more information and updates!
April 9
All week: Fishing and Mountain biking day camps with Virginia Outside, click on their calendar for schedule of Richmond day camps for spring break. For our review of one of their summer week-long fishing camps with sister company Virginia Fishing Adventures, click here.
Zula Patrol – At CMoR Short Pump Extended to May 18th! Join all of your favorite characters from the Zula patrol as you and your family explore weather phenomena at each of the interactive stations in this special exhibit, at CMoR for a limited time!
Carnival Fair at The Showplace – Rides, Games, Bingo, Fair Food, Family Fun – Thursday April 5th – Sunday April 15th. CLICK MORE to see complete listing of information. HOURS, ADMISSION, etc. Hours: Monday – Friday 5 pm – 11 pm; Saturday – Sunday noon – 11 pm.
Sweet Spot in Short Pump has plenty of spring and Easter treats so hop in anytime! Check out their many events this week and special times for kids on spring break.
FREE Petting Farm. 11 am-5 pm. Short Pump Mall, Main Plaza. Visit baby chicks, goats, bunnies, lambs, and more. Through April 14.
Hip to be Round FLASH Sale – Check Facebook for a one day sale on the 9th!
Money Camp for Teens – Virginia Credit Union Offers Free Money Camp for Teens – The camp is free and is designed to help middle and high school students make the most of their money. It will meet from 2 – 3 p.m. Monday – Friday. There will be hands-on activities, computer research time and interaction with other teens, led by financial education staff for Virginia Credit Union.
Great Gardening with Kids: Growing a Spaghetti Garden at Maymont, April 9, 9:30-10:30am, Children’s Farm. Growing vegetables with kids can be easy, fun and nutritious for the family! Come to Jack’s Vegetable Garden near the Children’s Farm to learn about growing vegetables and see how to grow a spaghetti garden in a container. Ages 5 and older; adult must accompany child. $5 per person. Space is limited; register online or on-site the day of the program. For information, call 804-358-7166, ext. 310. Just $5 per person.
Discover Magic at Enon Library with magician Mike Klee leading a magical adventure based on children’s books.
Storytime with Miss Peninsula Outstanding Teen 2012, at CMoR at 11:00 a.m.
University of Richmond Department of Music FREE Concert Series: University Jazz Ensembles, Mike Davison, Director at 7:30 p.m. – Camp Concert Hall, Booker Hall of Music. For more information call: (804) 289-8277 or visit website.
Sur la table – Learning the key techniques of cooking and baking is important for everyone—especially kids! This spring break, bring in your little chefs for our three-day culinary boot camp filled with hands-on culinary exploration. Working side-by-side with our expert instructors and other young cooks, junior chefs will learn essential cooking and baking techniques as a foundation for a lifetime of fun and creativity in the kitchen. $120 per person for 3 days – 4/9-12.
April 10
Spirited Art is offering 3 days of painting available for kids at their Short Pump studios and kids have a choice of attending one, two, or all three days (April 10-12) – it’s up to you.
Melody Magic Music has some fantastic spring-themed play dates planned for April 10 – “Bunnies, Chicks, and Sheep” – and they are JUST $8/kids.Visit the website or call 804.334.6241. They’re located at 3041 Lauderdale Drive.
Zula Patrol – At CMoR Short Pump Extended to May 18th! Join all of your favorite characters from the Zula patrol as you and your family explore weather phenomena at each of the interactive stations in this special exhibit, at CMoR for a limited time!
Sweet Spot in Short Pump has plenty of spring and Easter treats so hop in anytime! Check out their many events this week.
Brain Balance Open House – Come tour, meet the staff and learn more about Brain Balance – We are specialized achievement centers that utilize a drug-free multi-faceted approached to address the underlying issues in many of the behavior, development, and learning disorders that plague so many children today. Please RSVP to mmartin@brainbalancecenters.
Carnival Fair at The Showplace – Rides, Games, Bingo, Fair Food, Family Fun – Thursday April 5th – Sunday April 15th. CLICK MORE to see complete listing of information. HOURS, ADMISSION, etc. Hours: Monday – Friday 5 pm – 11 pm; Saturday – Sunday noon – 11 pm.
FREE Petting Farm. 11 am-5 pm. Short Pump Mall, Main Plaza. Visit baby chicks, goats, bunnies, lambs, and more. Through April 14.
Young at Art: Ancient Art and Languages. 10 am-11 am. VMFA – Preschool Program. Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each month. Check website for times and details. Al
so April 11 and 12.
Digging for Dinos at Maymont from 11 am -12 noon. How big was a T-rex tooth? Did cavemen and dinosaurs exist at the same time? Learn the answers as you explore the world of dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures. Playing the part of a paleontologist, kids will dig through sand to find fossils and learn what these artifacts can tell us of an earlier time. Ages 5-9. $8 per person/$7 members (includes admission to the Nature Center). Register online (preferred) or call 804-358-7166, ext. 333. Limited space for walk-ups.
Spring Break Nature Celebration at Three Lakes Nature Center – What better way could you spend spring break than at your local nature center? Join us for this very special opportunity as we open up our classroom doors for a behind-the-scenes look at items from our nature collections. Staff will be available each day to provide information and answer questions. Information: call 262-5055. Free for all ages.
Short Pump Pals Clubhouse Meeting. 11am. Short Pump Mall Food Court. One of Richmond’s most recognizable figures, Jonathan Austin is sure to entertain adults and kids alike with juggling, magic, comedy and unicycling all in one!
Mickey’s Magic Show at Glen Allen Library on 10501 Staples Mill Road. An afternoon of magic and fun for the entire family and meet Mickey’s assistant – Jack the Magic Bunny. It’s all FREE.
April 11
Rev up with Science! at the Science Museum of Virginia on Wednesday, April 11, 2 pm. Looking for something fun to do with the kids this spring break? Join Richmond International Raceway, Virginia 529 College Savings Plan, and the Science Museum of Virginia for a special announcement! All guests who attend the announcement will get to experience a special Mentos® Geyser Tube demonstration first hand and receive a wristband good for a discounted $5 entry to the
Museum for the afternoon.
More on April 11
Mommy & Me at Willow Lawn on April 11 features Hope Harris and the Cousins Jamboree with lots of foot-stompin’ fun! Kids and adults will love this and it’s all FREE.
Sweet Spot in Short Pump has plenty of spring and Easter treats so hop in anytime! Check out their many events this week.
No Batteries Required at Glen Allen Crump Park and Meadow Farm Museum. Fun for the whole family. Ages 5 and up can try trundle hoops, walk on stilts and experience other 19th century fun and games. Free family event.
Zula Patrol – At CMoR Short Pump Extended to May 18th! Join all of your favorite characters from the Zula patrol as you and your family explore weather phenomena at each of the interactive stations in this special exhibit, at CMoR for a limited time!
Carnival Fair at The Showplace – Rides, Games, Bingo, Fair Food, Family Fun – Thursday April 5th – Sunday April 15th. CLICK MORE to see complete listing of information. HOURS, ADMISSION, etc. Hours: Monday – Friday 5 pm – 11 pm; Saturday – Sunday noon – 11 pm
FREE Petting Farm. 11 am-5pm. Short Pump Mall, Main Plaza. Visit baby chicks, goats, bunnies, lambs, and more. Through April 14.
Spirited Art is offering 3 days of painting available for kids at their Short Pump studios and kids have a choice of attending one, two, or all three days (April 10-12) – it’s up to you.
Overtime Athletics Spring Break Sports Camp At Cool Spring Baptist Church. Don’t just sit at home during spring break – come out to camp! You’ll make friends, play games, win prizes and get MOVING. Camp will feature games like kickball, dodgeball, capture the flag and relay races. We’ll learn some basic sport skills for basketball, soccer and flag football. And you won’t want to miss out on our fun fitness events like the Exercise Scavenger Hunt. For boys and girls in grades 1-5. 9am-Noon on Wednesday April 11, Thursday April 12 and Friday April 13. www.overtimecamps.com to register.
Young at Art: Ancient Art and Languages. 10am-11am. VMFA – Preschool Program. Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each month. Check website for times and details. Also April 12.
April 12
Barnes & Noble Storytime at Short Pump Children’s Storytime: Toddlers and Preschoolers (Ages 6 and Under). Join us each Thursday for our Children’s Storytime. On the third Thursday of each month, we’ll have a special visit from Seymour and the Children’s Museum.
Spring Break Freezer Sale at Dream Dinners Woodlake. Get delicious prepared foods without ordering or creating them – they’re already prepared and waiting to go. You just heat and eat! But it’s one day only so don’t miss it.
Sweet Spot in Short Pump has plenty of spring and Easter treats so hop in anytime! Check out their many events this week.
Spirited Art is offering 3 days of painting available for kids at their Short Pump studios and kids have a choice of attending one, two, or all three days (April 10-12) – it’s up to you.
Who Goes There – From paw prints and burrows to smells and scat, animals leave many clues to their whereabouts. We’ll take a look at some of the animal signs that tell us who’s been hanging around. Participants will create their own track guidebook and practice making molds of tracks. Ages 5 and older. $8 per person/$7 members (includes admission to the Nature Center). Register online (preferred) or call 804-358-7166, ext. 324. Limited space for walk-ups.
Zula Patrol – At CMoR Short Pump Extended to May 18th! Join all of your favorite characters from the Zula patrol as you and your family explore weather phenomena at each of the interactive stations in this special exhibit, at CMoR for a limited time!
Carnival Fair at The Showplace – Rides, Games, Bingo, Fair Food, Family Fun – Thursday April 5th – Sunday April 15th. CLICK MORE to see complete listing of information. HOURS, ADMISSION, etc. Hours: Monday – Friday 5 pm – 11 pm; Saturday – Sunday noon – 11 pm
FREE Petting Farm. 11 am-5pm. Short Pump Mall, Main Plaza. Visit baby chicks, goats, bunnies, lambs, and more. Through April 14.
Overtime Athletics Spring Break Sports Camp At Cool Spring Baptist Church. Don’t just sit at home during spring break – come out to camp! You’ll make friends, play games, win prizes and get MOVING. Camp will feature games like kickball, dodgeball, capture the flag and relay races. We’ll learn some basic sport skills for basketball, soccer and flag football. And you won’t want to miss out on our fun fitness events like the Exercise Scavenger Hunt. For boys and girls in grades 1-5. 9am-Noon on Wednesday April 11, Thursday April 12 and Friday April 13. www.overtimecamps.com to register.
Samantha’s Tea Party at Maymont. The 1904 world of Samantha, a lively young American girl, comes to life during this delightful morning of old-fashioned games, crafts, exploring, manners, carriage rides, a special tea party and more. Dolls are welcome, too! Meet at Maymont’s Carriage House. Ages 7-11. $25 per person/$20 members. Registration required; for information, call 804-358-7166, ext. 329.
Little Lambs Eat Ivy For all ages. Watch as the sheep are shorn with hand-shears. Learn how the wool is processed and what it can be used for while visiting the new lambs. Information: 501-2130. Thur, Apr 12, 9:30-11:30 a.m. – Meadow Farm Museum. Free.
Young at Art: Ancient Art and Languages. 10 am-11 am. VMFA – Preschool Program. Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each month. Check website for times and details.
April 13
Scorched Earth - APR 13 – MAY 20, 2012 at WILLOW LAWN – Best-selling author (Richmond’s own) David L. Robbins has adapted his suspense-filled, compassionate thriller for the stage. A rural Virginia community is torn apart when the tiny body of a stillborn, mixed-race baby is exhumed from the graveyard, and the neighboring church is burned to the ground. See website for dates and times of all shows. NOTE: Suggested for ages 14+. Contains some profanity.
Sweet Spot in Short Pump has plenty of spring and Easter treats so hop in anytime! Check out their many events this week.
Flying Squirrels Picnic Night includes two hour all you can eat buffet (begins 1 hour before game time), a reserved Diamond Club Seat down the 3rd base line, and pregame music on the concourse. Enjoy hot dogs, hamburgers, pulled pork, BBQ chicken, Coca Cola products, garden salad, cookies and more. Fireworks after the game! To order tickets call 804.359.3866 ext. 339. Limited seating available. Game starts at 6:30 p.m. as Flying Squirrels take on Altoona Curve. Just $28 per person.
Meet the Critters For all ages. Turkeys, chickens, sheep, horses, cows, and pigs. You will find them all here at Meadow Farm. Join a costumed guide as they offer a personal introduction to the farm animals. Information: 501-2130. – Fri, Apr 13, 9:30-11:30 a.m. – Meadow Farm Museum. Free.
Zula Patrol – At CMoR Short Pump Extended to May 18th! Join all of your favorite characters from the Zula patrol as you and your family explore weather phenomena at each of the interactive stations in this special exhibit, at CMoR for a limited time!
Carnival Fair at The Showplace – Rides, Games, Bingo, Fair Food, Family Fun – Thursday April 5th – Sunday April 15th. CLICK MORE to see complete listing of information. HOURS, ADMISSION, etc. Hours: Monday – Friday 5 pm – 11 pm; Saturday – Sunday noon – 11 pm.
Overtime Athletics Spring Break Sports Camp At Cool Spring Baptist Church. Don’t just sit at home during spring break – come out to camp! You’ll make friends, play games, win prizes and get MOVING. Camp will feature games like kickball, dodge ball, capture the flag and relay races. We’ll learn some basic sport skills for basketball, soccer and flag football. And you won’t want to miss out on our fun fitness events like the Exercise Scavenger Hunt. For boys and girls in grades 1-5. 9am-Noon on Wednesday April 11, Thursday April 12 and Friday April 13. www.overtimecamps.com to register.
FREE Petting Farm. 11 am-5pm. Short Pump Mall, Main Plaza. Visit baby chicks, goats, bunnies, lambs, and more. Through April 14.
April 14
Virginia War Memorial Run Walk. Join us as we honor and remember the sacrifices of the United States military in this inaugural event. All ages invited. Online registration.
VCU Intercultural Festival: This year’s festival theme is “It’s a big world, after all.” All activities are free and open to the public. The festival includes a variety of food vendors, cultural displays and performances, fashion shows, student-produced art exhibitions, interactive booths and lessons in ethnic dance. There are also games, crafts, children’s activities, a petting zoo and door prizes to showcase the more than 30 cultural student organizations at VCU. For more information about the festival, call (804) 828-4514
Date Night at Spirited Art – Come and paint Amen Corner. The $60 price is for two people painting. Each painting will be painted on a 16×20″ canvas.
All Fired Up – GRAND opening at their Short Pump location on April 14 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Stop by and visit and enjoy some fun with Sweet Spot treats too.
Sweet Spot Welcomes All Fired Up - Sweet Spot joins the Open House fun by offering candy inspired activities from 1-4pm. Join us at 1pm for a soda tasting, ongoing raffles and prizes throughout the day, and at 3pm we’re having a Blind Candy Taste Test (how well do you know your candies?). Free event for all ages. We look forward to seeing you on the 14th.
Intercultural Festival at VCU. This is a FREE festival that brings together and supports all of the beautiful diversity that VCU and the surrounding community has to offer.Games, food, petting zoos, cultural performances, and more! The event is FREE, and is open to everyone. Bring your friends and family and immerse yourself and your mind into the various cultures found all around the world!
American Heart Association’s Richmond Heart Ball – Black-tie event supporting cardiovascular research and community education at the Science Museum of Virginia. Presenting sponsors Bon Secours Richmond Health System, Health Diagnostic Laboratories, Inc., and VCU Medical System.
Virginia War Memorial Run Walk. Join us as we honor and remember the sacrifices of the United States military in this inaugural event. All ages invited. Online registration.
102.1 The X Chili Cook-Off 2012 – Saturday, Apr 14 11:00a to 8:00p at Richmond Raceway Complex.
Beyond Barbie Celebrates Women at Holiday Inn Koger Center. Celebrating Real Women with Beyond Barbie is on April 14, 2012 from 7-9 p.m. The event takes place at the Holiday Inn Koger Conference Center, 1021 Koger Center Boulevard, Chesterfield. Admission is just $10 and advance tickets are available at 804.318.8265.
Virginia will be filled with commemorative Civil War anniversary events during the Sesquicentennial, including the Civil War and Emancipation Day on April 14, 2012. Opening remarks begin the day at 9:30 a.m. at Historic Tredegar, located at 500 Tredegar Street. Events and activities take place all over the city until 5:00 p.m. Activities include a marketplace, special exhibits, artifact washing and interacting with historic interpreters.
Scorched Earth - APR 13 – MAY 20, 2012 at WILLOW LAWN – Best-selling author (Richmond’s own) David L. Robbins has adapted his suspense-filled, compassionate thriller for the stage. A rural Virginia community is torn apart when the tiny body of a stillborn, mixed-race baby is exhumed from the graveyard, and the neighboring church is burned to the ground. See website for dates and times of all shows. NOTE: Suggested for ages 14+. Contains some profanity.
Zula Patrol – At CMoR Short Pump Extended to May 18th! Join all of your favorite characters from the Zula patrol as you and your family explore weather phenomena at each of the interactive stations in this special exhibit, at CMoR for a limited time!
Carnival Fair at The Showplace – Rides, Games, Bingo, Fair Food, Family Fun – Thursday April 5th – Sunday April 15th. CLICK MORE to see complete listing of information. HOURS, ADMISSION, etc. Hours: Monday – Friday 5 pm – 11 pm; Saturday – Sunday noon – 11 pm
FREE Petting Farm. 11 am-5pm. Short Pump Mall, Main Plaza. Visit baby chicks, goats, bunnies, lambs, and more. Through April 14.
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Jammin’ – Enjoy a special “vibe” in the Children’s Garden. The Garden rocks and rolls with the special energy that comes from listening, dancing, clapping and stomping feet to the music. Visit website for fee information.
Sunday, April 15, 2012
TAX Day is normally April 15 but it’s April 17, 2012 this year – get your taxes in on time – and you get two extra days to get it done on time!
The Richmond Craft Mafia presents Spring Bada-Bing. The Richmond Craft Mafia presents the seventh annual Spring Bada-Bing: The Boss of All Craft Shows on Sunday, April 15 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Plant Zero in South Richmond’s Manchester Art District. This year’s event will feature over 60 independent artists and designers, selling handmade wares ranging from perfume to plush and everything awesome in between. To learn more about Spring Bada-Bing, please visit www.springbadabing.com.
Beautiful Gardens: Bountiful Options at Colonial Williamsburg Garden Sympsium. April 15. Click for details. Whether you garden for beauty or for food production, there will be plenty of “food for thought” at Colonial Williamsburg’s 66th Garden Symposium. Guest speakers and Colonial Williamsburg landscape staff will offer a bounty of tips and ideas to make the best use of your time and space. Join us and discover alternative plant choices and techniques that will help you grow gardens that are beautiful and productive.
7th Annual Spring Bada Bing at Plant Zero on April 15 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Richmond Craft Mafia event is just in time for Mother’s Day (or, failing that, just buy something good for yourself—it technically makes you a job creator if you buy from the vendor directly).
Broadway at the Bird. Enjoy and afternoon of Broadway hits from the 30s and 40s through today’s hits beginning at 3:00 p.m.. Performers of all ages will entertain and amaze you with top-notch performances from previous Dogwood Dell actors and other friends of the Dell. A show for the entire family, you are guaranteed to enjoy yourself!
Scorched Earth - APR 13 – MAY 20, 2012 at WILLOW LAWN – Best-selling author (Richmond’s own) David L. Robbins has adapted his suspense-filled, compassionate thriller for the stage. A rural Virginia community is torn apart when the tiny body of a stillborn, mixed-race baby is exhumed from the graveyard, and the neighboring church is burned to the ground. See website for dates and times of all shows. NOTE: Suggested for ages 14+. Contains some profanity.
Zula Patrol – At CMoR Short Pump Extended to May 18th! Join all of your favorite characters from the Zula patrol as you and your family explore weather phenomena at each of the interactive stations in this special exhibit, at CMoR for a limited time!
Carnival Fair at The Showplace – Rides, Games, Bingo, Fair Food, Family Fun – Thursday April 5th – Sunday April 15th. CLICK MORE to see complete listing of information. HOURS, ADMISSION, etc. Hours: Monday – Friday 5 pm – 11 pm; Saturday – Sunday noon – 11 pm
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UPDATE: Visit our Richmond VA Summer Camps 2013 for an updated listing of camps. Have fun!
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Summer Camp registration has begun! Check out our listing of 2012 Richmond summer activities for kids of all ages!
We are adding information daily. Please check back often. We also encourage you to share your favorite camp or camp experience in the comments below.
Please submit your camp information to info@richmondmom.com. And be sure to check out our FREE Summer Fun and Events too.
All Fired Up Registration is OPEN. Camps run from June 18 – August 24 for ages 6 – 14. Early Bird Registration: 10% off the camp fee discounted for sign up by March 15th.
Basketball Camp – Eric Maynor and Joey Rodriguez deliver a week of skill development, performance training and basketball education for ages 10 and up; boys and girls welcome. Trinity Episcopal School, 3850 Pittaway Drive. July 16-20, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. For more information, please contact Mike at IMPACT Basketball at (941) 704-1819.
Camp Friendship Registration is OPEN. Camps run from June 17 – August 18. Ages 7 – 17. 
Camp Hanover Registration is OPEN. Camps run from June 18 – August 22. 1st through 12th grade.
Camp Motorsport Registration is OPEN. Camps run from July 1 – August 3. Ages 9 – 16.
Chess Camp: MATCH (Maurice Ashley Trains Champions) July 30-August 3 at Collegiate School.
Collegiate School Summer Quest Registration is OPEN. Camps run from June 11 – August 16. Kindergarten – 12th grade.
ComedySportz Improv Camp – Registration is OPEN. Camps are for kids 9 – 13 from June 26 – August 17.
CORE Kids Academy - Registration starts 2/20 for 2- 5 and 6+ year olds. Camps run from June 19 through August 30.
Diggin’ in the Dirt Gardening Camp Agecroft Hall 4305 Sulgrave Road Richmond and Virginia House 4301 Sulgrave Road, Richmond. Monday, August 6, 2012 – Friday, August 10 2012 (9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.). Campers will “dig” these activities: leaf identification, pressed flowers, garden stake design, Jug Heads, miniature Victory Gardens, & MORE! Sign up your gardener (ages 7-9) by calling Jill Pesesky at Agecroft Hall at 804-353-4241.
Dynamic Taekwondo- Registstration is OPEN. Early Bird super saver discount registration: Expires March 31st 2012. Mid Registration Savings: April 1st 2012 – April 30th 2012. Regular Registration: June 1st 2012 – August 31st. Camp runs from June 18th 2012 – August 31st, 2012.
Extreme Days Camp Monday, July 23rd – 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM Richmond Community Church – 11801 Nuckols Rd. You don’t want to miss Summer Day Camp at Richmond Community Church! Kids will have a blast the week of July 23-27 at Extreme Days enjoying many different classes, cool t-shirts, activities, great friendships and loads of fun! The cost is $40 per child and Extreme Days is for rising K-6th graders. For more information or to register online please visit this link.
Faith in Richmond summer camps listing includes many faith-based camps for kids of all ages. Visit the website to learn more.
Flying Squirrels Baseball Camp Registration is OPEN. For all kids ages 4-14; Session 1 is July 17th, 18th, 19th and Session 2 is August 7th, 8th,9th
HATTheatre – Registration is OPEN. Camps run June 18 – August 9. Ages 6 – 16.
ID Tech Camps - Williamsburg summer tech camps for kids and teens is a summer program where students can learn to create iPhone apps, video games, C++/Java Programs, and more at prestigious universities nationwide (held at the College of William & Mary, Princeton, Stanford, and others). Click here for more information.
James Finley Volleyball Camp (VCU Volleyball Head Coach) – Registration is OPEN. Camps for boys and girls kindergarten – 12 grades. July 13 – 22 based on program.
Jump Start Dance Studio Summer Camp (Ashland/Hanover/mechanicsville area) – Registration is OPEN for ages 3 – 18. Dates and pricing vary by age group. 10% off registration if registered before June 1st. Register anytime by Phone or Email- 804-564-2389 – Click here for Jump Start Dance Studio or email at sarah.zylstra@jumpstartstudio.com.
Key Signatures “Rock Star Camp” Registration is OPEN. Camps run June 4 – July 20. Ages 8 and up.
Lakeside Presbyterian Preschool Summer Adventure Series Registration is OPEN. Weekly camps run from June 11 – August 31 Ages 2-5
Latin Ballet of Virginia Registration is OPEN. Camps July 9 – July 20, July 23 – August 3, and August 6 – August 17, Two Locations: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen and Richmond Center Stage NEW!
“LatinSummer Richmond,” a two-week summer enrichment program that provides students in grades 2-7 a unique chance to learn about Latin and the classical world.
Luther Memorial Summer Programs Registration is OPEN. Camps run from June 11 – August 10. Ages 3yo – rising 9th grade.
Mad Science Camps – Registration is OPEN. Camps run June 18 – August 31 at 14 area locations; offering a daily combination of in-class discovery and exploration, outdoor games and physical activities and hands-on applications of the scientific principles presented. FUN and educational day camps. Voted one of the BEST in Richmond 5 years in a row!
Martial Arts World of West End Registration is OPEN.
Martial Arts Camp at Mom’s Treehouse- Half-day sessions the weeks of June 25-28 and July 23-26.
Mathnasium, The Math Learning Center – Short Pump Registration is OPEN. Camps run from June 1 – September 3. Pre-K through 12th grade.
Mathnasium, The Math Learning Center – Midlothian
Maymont Summer Discovery Camps No registration deadline (we accept registrations until camp is full) Registration begins Feb. 7 for Maymont members, Feb. 21st for non-members. Maymont’s wildly popular summer camps offer outdoor adventures, animal encounters, games, crafts and hands-on activities for young nature explorers ages 4 to 14. Plus we have a special volunteer program for teens ages 15 to 18 to help our young campers while gaining great experience in the environmental science field.
Millwood School Summer Programs Registration is OPEN. Programs run from mid-June until the end of July. 
Minnieland – CampTastic (area locations Hanover, Wellesley/Short Pump, Skipwith Academy, Pebble Creek, Huguenot and Woodlake) Registration is OPEN. Programs vary by location.
Mom’s Treehouse Summer Fitness Camps including Animal Adventure, Summer Olympics, Superheroes, Winter Olympics, Tumbles & Flips, and Beach Party.
Mountain Tae Kwon Do Kickin’ Kids Summer Camp – Registration is OPEN. Camps run from June 18 – August 31 for ages 6 and up.
Music That’s Mine Registration is OPEN. Camps run July 9 – July 27. Ages 7 – 16.
Overtime Athletics Sports Camps – Registration is Open now! Camps run June 11 – August 24 in various locations. Camps include variety sports camp, volleyball camp, soccer camp, lacrosse camp, flag football camp and ultimate Frisbee camp. Ages 6-12. Click here for more details about all of the camps in the Greater Richmond area.
Pamunkey Ridge Girl Scout Camp Registration is opens February 23 (for members). Camps run from June 18 – August 10.
Passages Adventure Camp – OPEN and on-going registration until the camps are filled. Boys & Girls – ages 5-17 – 1/2 and Full day – June 4 to August 24
Rainbow Station Amazing Races and Places summer camp runs from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm Monday-Friday.
Richmond Kickers – Registration is OPEN. June 18 – August 24. Ages 4 – 16.
Richmond Strikers – Registration coming soon. Ages 6 – 13.
Richmond Olympiad (area locations Chesterfield Airport, Hanover, Innsbrook and Trade Road). Sessions and times may vary by location.
Richmond Volleyball Club – Registration is OPEN. Dates and times vary by program. Ages 8 – 19.
Richmond Walks- Registration is OPEN. For rising 4th and 5th graders.
Richmond Young Writers – Registration is OPEN. June 18 – July 27. Ages 8 – 16.
Riverside Outfitters Camps Registration is OPEN. Camps run from June 18 – August 31. Programs for ages 6 – 15.
Romp n’ Roll – Registration begins February 20.
SCOR Summer Camps Registration OPEN. June 24 – August 31. Ages 3 – 18.
Spirited Art Registration is OPEN. Sessions available in June, July and August.
- Matisse Camp – 5 – 8 years old. Four days 10am – 12pm. Snack included. One painting per day, learn basics of color mixing. $100
- Van Gogh Camp – 7 – 12 yrs old. Three days 10am – 2pm. Bring a sack lunch. We will provide snacks. Two paintings per day. Learn basics of mixing colors and Art History. $150 -
- Free t-shirt for kids who participate in the full camp.
Tuckaway (area locations Varina, West, Barony, Innsbrook, Harbor and Ellwood House) Registration is OPEN. Camps vary by location.
Virginia Fishing Adventures Camps Registration is OPEN. Ages 6 – 14. Check out our article on our experience at Virginia Fishing Adventures for more detailed info.
Virginia Outside Camps – Registration is OPEN.
Visual Arts Center of Richmond Summer ArtVenture Camp: Week-long studio art classes in a positive, nurturing learning environment. Each class provides focused attention on a specific media, skill or subject, and each week brings a selection of unique choices. All classes are taught by a professional artist and artists-educators who will help inspire and develop individual expression. Morning studio classes (9:00am – 12:00pm) and afternoon studio classes (1:00 – 4:00pm) classes are available for all age groups. Enrollment is limited to 10 students per class to allow for individual instruction and learning. Some classes integrate teamwork or collaborative projects.
Waldorf School Summer Garden camps. Click on camps link in top left-hand of website.
No – really! Go Outside and Play!
VirginiaOutside.com is a resource that encourages kids to get outside, be active, explore, and enjoy all that the world has to offer. It’s all done under positive adult role models and includes an opportunity for kids to discover their own abilities, stimulates self-esteem, and builds character.
Tree climbing, hiking, fort building, mountain biking, and more activities are right at their finger-tips. The fishing birthday parties have beme increasingly popular over the past year with customized fishing programs kids will love and remember.
They have lots of great activities coming up, so check them out here.
- Mountain Bike Skills Clinic November 6, 2011. It’s a great time of weekend mountain biking. They meet at the shop at 1:00 p.m. and head to the James River Park to ride and be back at 4:00 p.m. Bikes and helmets are provided and boys and girls ages 8-13 years are invited. Cost is just $30.
- No School on November 8, 2011 for Richmond City, Henrico, Chesterfield and Hanover Counties. What a great time to enjoy a morning of fishing and mountain biking at a private farm. The program is from 8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. and they provide snacks and drinks. Pack a lunch and send the kids outside to play and learn. They will spend the day rotating between fishing and mountain biking, or focusing on the one they like best. Just $60 per participant and drop-off and pick-up is at the VirginiaOutside.com shop.
- Mountain Biking is an after-school program of the fall that runs through November 22. The program is from 2:15 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. and pick-up an drop-off is at Tuckahoe and Maybeury Elementary Schools. Bikes and helmets provided. Check their website for details.
Check out all that Virginia Fishing Adventures has to offer and visit the VirginiaOutside.com website to learn about these and other activities. It’s a great way to get the kids outside. Really!
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The gang on a trek at Virginia Fishing Adventures
Last summer, my (then) eight-year-old attended his first week of fishing camp with Virginia Fishing Adventures.
He had a blast.
They went to so many lakes around Richmond, and I think the chance to ride the bus and hang out with the other kids was almost as exciting as baiting the hook and dropping the line in to see what would bite.
All week, they hopped around the city seeking the friskiest fish for their lines, and each day when I picked him up he was beaming with excitement to share what they’d caught. Lunch was provided, so it was an easy drop-off and pick-up at River City Outfitters. We did the Virginia Fishing Adventures Day Camp for kids from 6-14, and there are also overnight fishing camps and weekend fishing camps to choose from.
They have a calendar of events highlighting all the cool activities they have for Richmond kids, including mountain biking clinics.
Key Randolph of Virginia Fishing Adventures
Tee Clarkson of Virginia Fishing Adventures
One of the biggest differences was the team at Virginia Fishing Adventures; Tee and Key have been teaching camps for a while and they love what they do, it really shows.
If you’re looking for a Richmond summer camp that will make a lasting impression on your Richmond kid, speaking from experience this is one of my favorites.
This year, our now six-year-old will join his big brother for all the fun, and they are counting the days until school is out and they are out on the water with the “big boys” having fun the old-fashioned way.
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