Romp n’ Roll Camp

The officially-fun, officially-famous Romp n’ Roll Summer Camp will run weekly May 26 through September 4 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!

Camp will be offered at all Richmond Romp n’ Roll locations in the following sessions:

Tuesday and Thursday 9am – noon

Tuesday and Thursday 2pm – 5pm (not offered at Mechanicsville)

Camp Registration Fee is $70 per 2-day week and includes a nut-free snack and drink each day. Register before May 31st and the registration fee is only $65.

A discount of 15% applies to additional siblings registered for the same week of camp, and if you register for four weeks or more you will also receive 10 free visits to Open Gym!

Choose one week, a few weeks or the whole summer, but register quickly; Romp n’ Roll Summer Camp will fill fast, and you don’t want to miss out on Richmond’s best summer camp!

Register online at or call (804) 364-6363 to enroll.

Romp n’ Roll Summer Camp at the Children’s Museum of Richmond

The officially-fun, officially-famous Romp n’ Roll Summer Camp is coming back to the Children’s Museum of Richmond!

Camp will run weekly June 1 through August 14 at the Central and Chesterfield locations for children ages 2 through 5 years, no potty training required. We start every day with supervised exploratory play in the museum, where our lucky campers have the entire place to themselves, and then move on to action-packed music, movement and art activities!

Camp will be offered in the following sessions at both locations:

5-Day Option: Monday through Friday, 9am – 12pm

3-Day Option: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9am – 12pm

2-Day Option: Tuesday and Thursday, 9am – 12pm

Camp also has flexible 15 minute pick-up and drop-off windows each day to accommodate busy summer schedules!

Camp Registration Fee is $175 for the 5-Day Option, $105 for the 3-Day Option and $70 for the 2-Day Option, which includes a nut-free snack and drink each day.

Choose one week, a few weeks, or the whole summer, but the earlier you book, the more you’ll save!

Register by May 31^st and the fees are only $165 for the 5-Day Option, $100 for the 3-Day Option and $65 for the 2-Day Option.  A discount of 15% applies to additional siblings registered for the same week of camp, and if you register for four weeks or more you will also receive 10 free visits to Open Gym at Romp n’ Roll!

Register online now.

This article is sponsored by Romp n’ Roll

During the summer, most parents default to enrolling their child in a general summer camp or sports clinic, but what if there was an option for kids to explore an academic interest and build a competitive edge in the classroom? 

The Sylvan Learning Center of Richmond is introducing Math Edge — a new activity this summer for kids to build math skills and avoid summer learning loss.

Designed for kids in grades one through five, Math Edge helps nurture students’ natural math ability and builds on core math concepts in a fun, kid-friendly learning environment alongside other kids with similar interests. Well-trained teachers manage the small sessions of 12 students or less and offer encouragement, motivation and rewards in an effort to foster independent learning and encourage students to set personal goals. Math Edge is a unique learning experience that also allows students to build camaraderie with a small group of their peers. 

“There are few opportunities for young students to cultivate their passion for math outside of the classroom, particularly in the younger grades. With a growing demand for students interested in pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), it’s important to get them engaged now, our goal with Math Edge is to help foster a love of math when kids are young, helping to lay the foundation for a competitive edge in middle school and even beyond to a potential job in a STEM-related field.”

Steve Green, owner, Sylvan Learning Center of Richmond

Students interested in the Math Edge program need to take a qualifying assessment at the Richmond Sylvan Center to ensure that they are performing at grade level. The assessment will also provide students with an accurate starting point to begin the Math Edge program. From there, students will advance through the program track, which aligns to Common Core standards, in a low-stress setting at their own pace.

Math Edge will be offered in Richmond Sylvan Center at least three days a week initially during afternoon and evening hours. The program starts at $149 per month with two sessions per week and unlimited access to games and premium educational content through Sylvan’s online portal, mySylvan.

For more information on Richmond Sylvan’s Math Edge enrichment program, please contact Lisa Branner Stickley at 804-744-8002, email address sylvansouthside@gmail.com, or visit the Sylvan website.

This article is sponsored by Richmond Sylvan Learning Center

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!

Click here to register today!

This article is sponsored by All Fired Up

Have a kickin’ summer camp with Martial Arts World!

Our program has been serving Henrico County for over 18 years and is designed to meet each child’s needs based on age appropriate and self-confidence building activities.  We call our camp an adventure camp, because your child will get to experience so many things during their summer with us!  We will have multiple field trips each week, such as bowling, swimming and skating, as well as, motivational Martial Arts Classes every day.  In addition, we will have exciting theme days that let your child get creative with arts and crafts, music, indoor rock climbing and other sports and interests.  They will be having lots of fun, while building character, self-discipline, and increasing their self-esteem. Most importantly they will develop a “Yes I Can” positive attitude!

The Weekly All Inclusive Fee for Camp is $189.00 per week for 1-5 weeks of camp, and $169 for 6+ weeks of camp, which includes all of our field trips and activities and two healthy snacks per day.  We offer a 10% sibling discount for families and $40 off 4^th of July week.   You can choose to sign up for 1 week of camp or all 12 weeks of summer.

Come see our new expanded facility at 10454 Ridgfield Pkwy, Henrico, 23233.  Contact us at info@mawwestend.com for an immediate info packet and summer calendar or register online at Martial Arts World or call 673-5200.  Early Bird Discount ends March 31^st!

This article is sponsored by Martial Arts World.

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. With camps from June to August, every student can find a camp to help 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 2014!

Camps for Pre-K through Rising 3^rd Graders

SPARCLERS Jr. Ages 4+ (Pre-K – Rising K) and SPARCLERS (Rising 1^st – 3^rd Graders)
NEW in 2015: SPARCLERS Camps are now one week sessions. Three exciting themes have been created so campers can participate in multiple sessions and have a unique experience each time.
Journey with us through the world of performing arts in just one week! SPARC’s youngest campers will learn the building blocks of performance – acting, singing, and dancing – as they work together to create a final show for family and friends.

Frozen Follies
June 15 – June 19 | Epiphany Lutheran Church
July 6 – July 10 | Bon Air United Methodist Church
July 20 – July 24 | Randolph Elementary School (*New Goochland Location*)

Imagination Explorers
June 22 – June 26 | Epiphany Lutheran Church
July 13 – July 17 | Bon Air United Methodist Church

Dragons and Damsels
June 29 – July 3 | Epiphany Lutheran Church
July 20 – July 24 | Bon Air United Methodist Church

August Adventure Jr. – Annie Kids (Pre-K – Rising 1^st)
Half Day from 9:00am to 1:00pm for Ages 4+
In partnership, SPARC and Cadence Theatre Company present Disney’s Annie Kids, an abbreviated version of the beloved Broadway show. Students will learn about the rehearsal and performance process while improving their musical theatre skills with new friends. Camp will end with a final performance for friends and family. Half day students will attend from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., with optional after-care available from 1:00-3:00 p.m.
August 3 – 14 | Choose one of three locations: St. Mary’s, St. Cat’s, or Tuckahoe Pres.

August Adventure Jr. – Annie Kids (Rising 2^nd – 4^th Graders)
Full Day from 9:00am to 3:00pm
In partnership, SPARC and Cadence Theatre Company present Disney’s Annie Kids, an abbreviated version of the beloved Broadway show. Students will learn about the rehearsal and performance process while improving their musical theatre skills with new friends. Camp will end with a final performance for friends and family.
August 3 – 14 | Choose one of three locations: St. Mary’s, St. Cat’s, or Tuckahoe Pres.

Camps for Rising 4^th through Rising 8^th Graders

BRAVO JR.! (Rising 4th-5th Graders)
This engaging summer camp offers a daily rotation of creative performing arts training taught by some of Richmond’s leading professional artists! The camp ends with the debut of an original show created by the campers and lead staff. Extended care hours are available.
June 15 – July 10 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm | Tuckahoe Presbyterian

BRAVO! (Rising 6th-8th Graders)
Each day is filled with engaging performance arts activities such as; acting workshops, musical theatre training, audition skill building, creative movement and artistic collaborations. Students work with professional guest artists to learn about visual arts, stage combat, stage make-up and much more! The camp ends with the debut of an original show created by the campers and lead staff. Extended care hours are available.
June 15 – July 10 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm | Collegiate School

SummerStarz Touring Ensemble (By Audition Only) (Rising 4th-8th Graders)
Each summer, SPARC’s SummerStarz performing ensemble brings a free, family-friendly performance to over 1,000 people in the community. In 2015, SummerStarz will perform the brand new, award winning musical The Grunch. Summerstarz rehearses for five weeks and then tours the Metro Richmond area for several performances, from July 20-24, 2015.
June 15 – July 24 | Choose one of three locations: St. Mary’s, St. Cat’s, or Tuckahoe Pres.

SPARC Performing Arts Camp (Rising 5^th – 8^th Graders)
This one-week camp focuses on acting, singing, and dance. Students will learn age-appropriate games, exercises and performance material that will be showcased for friends and family on the last day of camp.
July 27 – July 31 | Randolph Elementary School (*New Goochland Location*)

August Adventure Jr. – Annie Kids (Rising 2^nd – 4^th Graders)
Full Day from 9:00am to 3:00pm
In partnership, SPARC and Cadence Theatre Company present Disney’s Annie Kids, an abbreviated version of the beloved Broadway show. Students will learn about the rehearsal and performance process while improving their musical theatre skills with new friends. Camp will end with a final performance for friends and family.
August 3 – August 14 | Choose one of three locations: St. Mary’s, St. Cat’s, or Tuckahoe Pres.

August Adventure – High School Musical 2 Jr.(Rising 5th – 8th Graders)
9:00am to 3:00pm
This smash hit musical comes to life on our stage in Disney’s High School Musical 2 Jr.! SPARC, in partnership with Cadence Theatre Company, will work with campers on all aspects of performance; acting, singing, dancing, props design, set design, costume design and more as they work together to stage the popular show. Camp will end with a final performance for friends and family.
August 3 – August 14 | Choose one of three locations: St. Mary’s, St. Cat’s, or Tuckahoe Pres.

Camps for Rising 9^th through 12^th Graders

ADVANCED BRAVO! (Rising 9th – 12^th Graders)
Designed for the upper level teen who wants to dive into the world of acting, comedy and script writing. Elements of comedy improv, acting and scene work will be the focus, but students will enjoy additional workshops on music, dance, visual arts, combat, and many other exciting theatrical techniques. The camp ends with the debut of an original show created by the campers and lead staff. Extended care hours are available.
June 15 – July 10 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm | Collegiate School

Summer Acting Studio (Rising 9th – 12th Graders)
Learning to audition well is not easy! Students will focus on monologue selections, character development and audition management practices under the guidance of experienced professionals. Students will also receive the rare opportunity to have professional directors critique their audition pieces at the end of the session!
August 3- August 7 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | Richmond Triangle Players

SummerStock (Audition ONLY) (Rising 9th – High School Graduate 18 and under)
SPARC’s Summer stock ensemble allows students to perform in either a straight play or a musical. In 2015, student will perform in either You Can’t Take It With You or Hairspray.
June 15 – July 26 | 1:00 – 5:00 pm | SPARC Center

SummerStock Tech for Teens (Rising 8th – 12th Graders)
Students will get hands on instruction from theater professionals in all basic areas of technical theater: set design and construction, costumes, lighting, sound, and stage management. At the conclusion of the program, students will be assigned to work as part of the technical crew for one of our Summer Stock productions.
June 15 – July 17 | 9:00 – 1:00 pm | SPARC Center

SUMMER REGISTRATION: Begins on February 2^nd. Register online at www.sparconline.org.
For registration questions contact Adriana Green at (804) 353-3393 ex 221 or agreen@sparconline.org.

This article was sponsored by SPARC.

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For more than 26 years, The Goddard School^® has been a trusted name among parents and families. Its classrooms are safe, nurturing environments for children six weeks to six years, offering age-appropriate opportunities to explore and discover.

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! The Goddard School offers a broad range of programs and mini-camps to pique the interest and curiosity of every child; it has something for everybody!

Introducing STEAM concepts early on helps children develop a strong foundation for their future education and a passion for STEAM learning. Integrating the arts into all of the summer camp activities allows children to have fun while developing essential creativity and innovation skills as well as the abilities to collaborate, communicate and think critically.

Summer camp also provides ample opportunities for fun and learning both inside and outside the classroom. The Goddard School has created engaging activities that will allow your child to venture outdoors and take advantage of the beautiful weather. Safe playground facilities offer the perfect environment for children to get out in the sunshine and play.

The Goddard School focuses on academic, social, creative and physical development to provide a well-rounded experience and ensure children become respectful, confident and joyful learners. Its F.L.EX.^® Learning Program (Fun, Learning Experience) is based on accepted research that shows children experience the deepest, most genuine learning when they are having fun.

For more information, please visit The Goddard School online or call 1-800-GODDARD.

This article is sponsored by The Goddard School

Little fans ages 4-14 will get instruction from the talented and FUNN Flying Squirrels players and coaches for an extra special experience.

Campers receive four tickets to a Flying Squirrels Game, special camp gift, lunch and autograph session.  Participants will also have the opportunity to participate in an on-field pre-game parade around the warning track on their last day of camp.

Camps start in July so hurry up and sign up your future Squirrel!

FUNNdamentals Camp for Boys & Girls Ages 4-8 

August 20th & 21st
Times: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM at The Diamond
Cost: $125 ($115 for second child)

Fundamentals and FUNN camp covering the game of baseball’s rules, positions and basic skills

 Instruction from current Flying Squirrels players and coaches, fun games and a tour of The Diamond

Baseball Camp for Boys & Girls Ages 7-14

Session I: July 8th, 9th and 10th
Session II: August 5th, 6th and 7th
Times: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM at The Diamond
Cost: $175 ($150 for second child and $150 per camp if participating in both sessions)

On-field instruction from Flying Squirrels players and coaches with a focus on advancing basic skills, practicing techniques and game-like situational drills

Use of indoor batting cages and opportunity for specialized position-specific instruction

For more information visit
the Richmond Squirrels website
Or contact Megan Angstadt
804-359-3866 x325 or megan.angstadt@squirrelsbaseball.com

Our summer 2014 summer camps listing is sponsored by
The Richmond Flying Squirrels