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 [email protected].
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!
