While kids everywhere are getting excited about the imminent arrival of Spring Break, parents are starting to feel the stress. With a full week off of school, not only will the kids need a safe place to be while you work or meet other scheduling demands, but they’ll also need to be entertained! Fortunately, spring break camps are here to help.
Many of our favorite local sports, theater, music, art, and academic organizations are hosting special spring break camps that will offer your kids a chance to explore new skills, improve old ones, and have fun all week long. And to help you find spring break camps that suit your needs, we’ve put together a list of some of the best camps in the area.
From swimming to singing, there’s truly something for everyone in our latest Spring Break Camps Guide. Take a look at our list and let us know if you have a camp to add or if you’re a camp administrator interested in a sponsorship of your spring break camps on our page! Drop us a line anytime at [email protected].
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Art Factory and Party Place Spring Break Workshops
April 1-5, 2019
Spend Spring Break at the Art Factory! They will be offering week filled with crafts and canvas painting perfect for kids 6-14 years old.
Each day will have different projects, ranging from String Art and Slime to Canvas Painting and Sock Bunnies! There will be time for a snack break. All campers are required to bring their own nut-free, labeled snack in addition to packing a lunch (full day only) as well as a water bottle. Refrigerator access is available.
FULL DAY 9am-4pm: $59 *Please pack a lunch*
HALF DAY 9am-12pm: $35
Sibling discounts are available. Call for more information.
Contact:
4818 Market Square Lane, Midlothian VA 23112
(804) 716-5219
[email protected]
Online Registration
ArtVenture Spring Break Camp
April 1-5, 2019
At the Visual Arts Center of Richmond, kids make real art with the help of some of Richmond’s most prominent professional artists. Spring Break ArtVenture is a one-week art camp timed to coincide with the spring break holiday in area public schools. Options include:
- Art Explorers (ages 5-6)
- Art Media Exploration (ages 7-8)
- Art Media Exploration (ages 7-8)
- Sewing for the First Time (ages 7-8)
- Hand Building with Clay (ages 9-10)
- The Altered Image: Photographic Collage and Transfer (ages 9-10)
- Stained Glass (ages 11-12)
- Graphic Novels (ages 11-12)
- Portrait Photography with Film (ages 13-14)
- Foam Fantasy Props (ages 13-14)
Camps include morning (9am – 12pm) or afternoon sessions (1pm – 4pm), as well as extended day options.
Contact:
1812 West Main Street, Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 353-0094
[email protected]
Online Registration
Back to Rock Midlothian Spring Break Camps
Designed for students of all levels, from beginners to seasoned artists, Bach to Rock offers Spring Break Camps that are fun, instructional, and fun for all ages. Choose from camps including:
Rock Band (Ages 7+)
Glee Club (Ages 7+)
Rock City World Tour (Preschool – 1st Grade)
Record a Studio Demo (Ages 7+)
Recording Arts: Pro Tools & Production (Ages 10+)
Visit Bach to Rock online to learn more!
Contact:
11400 West Huguenot Road, #105, Midlothian, VA 23113
(804) 537-2271
[email protected]
Camp Friendship Spring Break Camps
April 1-5, 2019
Camp Friendship Spring Break Camps are the perfect way to give overnight camp a try. With both traditional and equestrian camps available, campers will get to explore and create new interests or practice activities they know and love. Campers from both programs come together for meals and evening activities.
Equestrian campers ride twice a day and get to experience Hunter/Jumper ring lessons, trail rides and other camp related activities with a horsey twist.
Traditional campers can hone their orienteering skills, try their hand at archery or mountain boarding and canoe their hearts out!
Both Traditional and Equestrian Spring Break campers are housed in Hutmaster’s Lodge located in the Equestrian Village. The lodge is equipped with heat, bunk beds and en-suite bathrooms. Campers are separated by gender on opposite sides of the lodge and live with counselors.
Contact:
573 Friendship Way, Palmyra, VA 22963
1-(800) 873-3223 or (434) 589-8950
[email protected]
Online Registration
Camp T. Brady Saunders Boy Scouts’ Spring Break Camp
April 1-5, 2019
Spring Break Camp is a great way to get out of the house and enjoy a week of camp in the Spring. Many different merit badges are offered, including many eagle required badges. Spring Break Camp operates on a block system, allowing Scouts to have a relaxed atmosphere while earning merit badges. There will be a Polar Bear plunge in Lake Dillon on Friday morning. Bring your swim gear if you would like to participate!
Contact:
1723 Maidens Road, Maidens, VA 23102
Mic Mullins: (804) 204-2625
[email protected]
Online Registration
Chesterbrook Academy Spring Break Camps
April 1-5, 2019
Spring Break camps at Chesterbrook Academy offer fun-filled programs for children ages 5-12. Each week, campers jump into action, participating in exciting sports programs, exploring nature, becoming involved in performing and creative arts, playing a part in group activities and attending special events. They offer flexible schedules for parents and engaging activities for school-age children.
Contact:
3039 Stony Point Road, Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-1234
Engineering for Kids of Central Virginia Spring Break Camps
April 1-5, 2019
This year’s Spring Break Camp theme is Minecraft: Traveling Into the Future. Campers will enter an apocalyptic future, one where the Earth has been ravaged by a series of natural disasters. Each day, students will rely on the engineering design process to solve a series of challenges such as building a city on a series of islands, escaping from a bunker on Mt. Everest, and even building a rocket to land on the moon! Through application of engineering principles, students solve numerous challenges as they make their virtual world of Minecraft a safe place for humanity once again. To find the latest camp information, click here.
Spring Break Camp will be held at:
Pump It Up of Hanover, 9555 Kings Charter Dr, Ashland, VA 23060
Contact:
(804) 404-3355
[email protected]
Online Registration
Henrico County Recreation and Parks Spring Break Day Camps
April 1-5, 2019
Henrico County offers a variety of single day camps for children between the ages of 6 and 12. Locations and themes vary. To view the full online program guide, click here.
Cooking Camp
Ages 6-8. Create your own kitchen style, right down to your own
personalized apron and chef hat! We will be creating easy-to-make
recipes and even our own lunch! In the midst of all the fun, you will
also be generating an original cookbook, with your favorite recipes.
Information: [email protected]
Outdoor Camp
Ages 6-8. Join us for a great outdoor experience! The day will include
canoeing, archery, hiking, fishing, and exploring the various nature
activities in the park! Participants must bring their own lunch, snack,
and a drink. Information: [email protected]
Art Camp: Mix it Up!
Ages 9-12. Acrylics and Woodburning and Clay! Oh Yeah! Spring
break should be about fun, creativity and more fun. Spend the
day with us and dive into hours of awe-inspiring and artful action.
Participants must bring their own lunch, snack, and a drink.
Information: [email protected]
Sports Camp
Ages 9-12. A full day of all things sports! Pick up some new skills
playing non-traditional games like pickleball, disc golf, and handball,
as well as classic favorites. Participants must bring their own lunch,
snack, and a drink. Information: [email protected]
Spring Break Fun Day
Ages 7-15. Open to individuals with disabilities who meet minimum
eligibility requirements. Want to have a day filled with fun, games,
sports and crafts over Spring Break? Come meet new friends and
spend time working on social skills and being active. Information:
[email protected]
Henricus Historical Park Spring Break Camps
April 1-5, 2019
Beat the winter doldrums and celebrate Spring Break with the living history
museum of Henricus! Five single-day camp topics – attend one, multiple, or all.
Hands-on, interactive, and immersive camps for your kids.
Daily themes:
April 1 – Archaeology at Henricus
April 2 – Science in the 17 th Century
April 3 – Follow That Fish: the James River Environment
April 4 – Sir Thomas Dale’s Colony
April 5 – Indian Summer
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
Registration Deadlines: March 28
Cost: $40/1 day/child; $36/each multiple day; Henricus Patrons $33/day/child
Contact:
251 Henricus Park Road, Chester, VA 23836
Call (804) 318-8797 or email [email protected] for questions or to register.
Jamestown 4-H Center Spring Break Day Camp
April 1-5, 2019
Give your children something fun to do during Spring Break with the Jamestown 4-H Center Spring Break Day Camp. Each day is filled with some of our traditional camp programs and is a preview of our summer day camp! Activities will include: nature, creative
arts, athletics, group games, teambuilding, archery, campfires, and more. Camp includes breakfast, a hot lunch, and an afternoon snack. $50/day. Register online here.
Contact:
3751 4-H Club Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 253-4931
Online Registration
Martial Arts of West End
April 1- 5, 2019
Get an idea what our Summer Camp program is like and spend Spring Break with us at Martial Arts of West End! This week gives campers a taste of our adventure camp with themes that change every day, including Hawaiian Day, Medieval Adventures, Circus Day, Under the Sea, and Nature Day! You can be sure your child will have a great experience in a positive safe environment that has been serving Henrico County for 22 years. Our camp is focused on good constructive fun, coupled with awesome exercise.
Spring Break Camp is $169, but is free for those who already participate in our After-School Program. Camp costs include all field trips and activities – you’ll only need to pack a lunch and two snacks! Camps run from 9 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. but we provide extended care from 7:15 am and ending at 6:00 p.m. at no additional cost.
Contact:
1054 Ridgefield Parkway, Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 673-5200
Online Registration
Martial Arts World of Glen Allen
April 1 – 5, 2019
Join us for an Amazing Spring Break at Martial Arts World of Glen Allen. Full day programs beginning at 7:30am and continuing through 6pm daily. Days will be filled with team building games and activities, martial arts classes, arts and crafts, field trips and soooo much more! Our programs help students build discipline, self-leadership and focus, respect and life success. Please contact us for further details.
Contact:
9175 Staples Mill Road
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 501-0202
[email protected]
Maymont Spring Break Programs
April 1-5, 2019
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! Most programs require advance registration. Go to our event calendar to register online.
Themes for 2019 include Adventures in Storytime, Adventures in Vegetable Growing, Farm Animal Encounters, Family Scavenger Hunt, Wildlife Encounters, A Rabbit on the Cabinet, Mini-Ventures at Maymont, The Secret Life of a Victorian House, Birds of Prey, and Fairy Chase.
Contact:
1700 Hampton Street, Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 358-7166
Online Registration
Midlothian Athletic Club (MAC) Spring Break Camps
April 1-5, 2019
Midlothian Athletic Club’s Spring Break Camps keeps kids ages 5-13 active, engaged, and happy with all kinds of cool activities. Campers will experience golf, swimming, tennis, basketball, hockey, and wiffleball. Plus, your children will have fitness classes specifically designed for them, creative thinking activities, woodworking, and a special trip to SKY ZONE Trampoline Park! Half day, full day, and extended day options are available with special discounts for members.
Contact:
10800 Center View Drive, Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 330-2222
[email protected]
Online Registration
Multiplication Madness Camp at Mathnasium
April 1-4, 2019
Multiplication Madness will focus on learning multiplication facts (0-12) in a positive, effective, and fun way! Each day will be packed with games and activities to help your child learn or review their multiplication skills. Watch as your children begin to learn their multiplication facts in a matter of days! Camp is geared towards 2nd to 5th graders, but all grades are welcome, and previous multiplication experience isn’t necessary.
Contact:
Multiplication Madness Camp is available at the following Richmond area locations:
Chester: 10416 Iron Bridge Road – 804-706-4321 – [email protected]
Mechanicsville: 9369 Atlee Rd #3103 – 804-559-0550 – [email protected]
Midlothian: 15604 WC Commons Way – 804-378-2211 – [email protected]
Short Pump: 11628 West Broad St – 804-364-3333 – [email protected]
Tuckahoe: 7110 Patterson Ave, Suite B – 804-282-3805 – [email protected]
Woodlake: 7212 Hancock Village Dr – 804-621-0909- [email protected]
Online Registration
Nitya Living: Spring Break Yoga Camp
April 1-5, 2019
Spring Break Yoga Camp is back and we are loving this yummy little week of yoga, meditation, outdoor play, arts and crafts, and fun!
This year’s theme is The Fairy Garden – we will be making flower crowns, butterfly wings, fairy houses and fairies to live inside, and there will be a tea party. Miss Nitya is so excited to be offering this very special program and hopes to have lots of little friends to share it with!
Classes are for ages 5- 9 and will be held daily from 8:30am – 4:30pm.
Location: Unity of Richmond, 800 Blanton Ave., Richmond, VA 23221
Contact:
(804) 678-8568
[email protected]
Pine Crest Farm Horse Back Riding Spring Break Camps
March 6-9 or April 3-6, 2019
Pine Crest Farm LLC’s Spring Break Camp is open to horse and pony loving boys and girls of all ages! This year, camps will be offered March 6-9 or April 3-6, from 9 am to 2pm. Campers will learn all about horses from the ground up. We accept beginners through advanced riders, ages 5+. No experience necessary! Camps are $350 with a $100 Non-refundable deposit required for each rider. Discounts are available for signing up for multiple weeks or multiple children. Space is limited and spots fill up quickly, so sign up today!
Contact:
1542 Manakin Road
Manakin-Sabot, VA 23103
To register, call the farm office at (804) 784-1939 or email [email protected].
Richmond Police Athletic League (PAL) Spring Break Camp
April 1-4, 2019
Richmond PAL’s Spring Break Camp allows 40 children from 8-13 years old to preview PAL’s Summer Camp. Campers will meet at Henderson Middle School (4819 Old Brook Road) at 8am before departing for their daily activities. Pick-up will be at 4:30pm. Some activities include anti-bullying classes, sports camps, fishing, chess, hiking, and more. Contact them for more details!
Location: Henderson Middle School, 4319 Old Brook Rd, Richmond, VA 23227
Contact:
804-646-1832
[email protected] .
Online Registration
Richmond Strikers Spring Break Soccer Camp
April 1-5, 2019
Are you looking for a fun-filled week of soccer activity? If so, sign up now! This camp is for ages 5-12. Richmond Strikers’ energetic staff can’t wait to start this week-long soccer PARTY! This camp will teach the basic FUNdamentals of soccer through game-like activities & individual/team competitions. This camp promises to be loads of fun. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the best Spring Break soccer camp around RVA. Camps are from 8:30am until 12pm.
Location: Striker Park, 4801 Pouncey Tract Rd., Glen Allen, VA 23059
Contact:
(804) 288-4625
Online Registration
RISE Baseball Three-Day Spring Break Camp
April 2-4, 2019
Baseball Three-Day Spring Break Camp is full of hitting, fielding and pitching instruction from some of the most renowned coaches in the Richmond, Midlothian and Chesterfield area. This camp includes baseball games on indoor fields, Home Run Derby, and the Home Plate Pitching machine at RISE Baseball’s indoor facility. This camp will not only be full of fun activity but emphasizes a focus on baseball fundamentals and the development of every player. Lunch and FREE RISE Baseball gear is included. The Spring Break Camp is for players aged 7 to 14 and runs from 8am until 4pm. Special discounts are available for RISE Baseball members.
Contact:
2300 Oak Lake Blvd., Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 405-7338
[email protected]
Online Registration
Romp N’ Roll Spring Break Camps
April 2 and 4, 2019
This spring, give your little one the ultimate indoor-playground camp experience! Our team of energetic instructors leads fun, action-packed activities full of music, art, movement, and more. Kids ages 2 through 5 are welcome, and no potty-training is required! Healthy, nut-free snack and water is provided each day. Classes can be selected on a day-by-day basis and Romp n’ Roll membership is not required. If you are new to Romp n’ Roll, you can also book a free introductory class for you and your child to experience our facilities prior to camp. Spring Camps are available at both the Midlothian and West End locations on Tuesday, April 2 and Thursday, April 4 from 9am-12pm for $70 (includes both days)
Contact:
Romp N’ Roll – Midlothian
11541 Busy Street
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 463-5192
Romp N’ Roll – West End
9677 W Broad Street
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 409-9933
Sports Center of Richmond (SCOR) Spring Break Camps
April 1-5, 2019
Get in the game with our spring break camps at SCOR! SCOR offers full-day camps (9am – 5pm) that will offer your kids a healthy, safe way to spend their spring break. Camps are intended to support a wide range of skills and interests while offering your kids a way to stay active on their days off. Call (804) 257-7267 to learn more!
Contact:
1365 Overbrook Road, Richmond, 23220
(804) 257-7267
[email protected]
Online Registration
SwimRVA Spring Break Camps
April 1-5, 2019
You don’t need to leave Richmond to enjoy the water this year during spring break. SwimRVA has a great spring break swim and activity camp for kids ages 6-12 years old. The SwimRVA Spring Break Camp includes land and water activities with games, swim instruction, snacks and a full day of events. The camp goes from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. If you’re ready to sign your kids up for a fun, engaging spring camp that promises fun, but teaches them valuable skill at the same time, then click here!
Contact:
5050 Ridgedale Parkway, Richmond, Virginia 23234 (located at the Collegiate School Aquatics Center)
(804) 271-8271
Online Registration
Triangle Rock Club Spring Break Camp
April 1- 5, 2019
Need something for the kids to do over Spring Break? Look no further than Triangle Rock Club! Our Spring Break Camp combines lots of climbing with games and basic climbing safety in a full-day program. Join us for a week filled with adventure!
Contact:
4700 Thalbro St, Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 215-3200
Online Registration
Tuckahoe Sports’ Baseball and Softball Spring Break Camps
April 2-5, 2018
Baseball Spring Break Camp
This all skills camp focuses on improving fundamental skills and knowledge of all aspects of both individual and team baseball competition. The camp is designed to provide players with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and focus a tremendous amount of time on developing good baseball mechanics. All players will develop an understanding of the type of player he needs to be as he prepares to compete at more advanced levels of competition. Available for ages 6-12
Softball Spring Break Camp
This camp will provide girls with the chance to learn new techniques and improve their softball skills. Campers will be instructed in fundamentals including: throwing, catching, fielding, hitting, pitching, base running, and sliding. Games will emphasize techniques learned in daily instruction. All players will have an opportunity to have their throwing and exit speed velocity checked. Available for ages 7-12.
Contact:
450 Little League Drive, Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 360-3395
Online Registration
Virginia Outside Spring Break Day Camps
April 1-5, 2019
Does your child love the outdoors? If so, they’ll love Virginia Outside’s Spring Break activities. These camps offer day-by-day options so that you can choose the activities that work best for your schedule. Choose from a selection of camps and locations. Click here to learn more.
April 1, 3, and 5 (M, W, F): Fish on a private pond. We provide all the equipment. No experience needed. Boys and girls ages 7-15. Times 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Cost $75. Camp meets at Forest Hill Park.
Tues April 2 and 4 (T, Th): Fish the James River for shad and striped bass, plus hit the mountain bike trails. We will spend the day both fishing and biking within the city limits. We provide all the equipment. No experience needed. Boys and girls ages 8-15. Times 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Cost $75. Camp meets at Forest Hill Park.
Contact:
Virginia Outside
Online Registration
Virginia Rep Spring Break Theater Camps
April 1-5, 2019
Each day, campers will rotate through creative drama, music, dance and arts and crafts courses, taught by Virginia Rep’s professional educators. Campers will navigate classes and activities in a group of their own peers, based on age and grade level. The experience will encourage and support both the novice and the seasoned performer. On the last day of camp, campers will perform songs and scenes for family and friends on the Willow Lawn stage! Camps are for current kindergartners through fifth grade. Extended day options are available.
Contact:
The Children’s Theatre at Willow Lawn
1601 Willow Lawn Drive, Suite 301 E, Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 282-2620
Online Registration
Weinstein JCC Spring Break Camps
April 1-5, 2019
Even when school is out, the fun continues down in Kids’ Place! For our spring break camp, there will be trips planned for the classes and several vendors coming to our program to entertain the kids and keep them active and having fun. In addition to the trips and vendors, kids will have plenty of opportunities to explore their artistic and musical side, as well as working together on several group projects with their classes. If you have any questions about these programs, please contact Stephen Reynolds at 804-545-8630 or [email protected]. Space is limited, so please call ahead in order to have a spot in the programs!
Contact:
5403 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA 23236
Stephen Reynolds: 804-545-8630
[email protected]
Online Registration