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Richmond's summer camp scene perfectly blends urban adventure with natural exploration, offering an impressive variety of programs that showcase the city's rich cultural and environmental assets. From hands-on art experiences at the prestigious Virginia Museum of Fine Arts to outdoor adventures along the James River with RVA Paddlesports, there's something here for every young explorer. Nature enthusiasts particularly love the unique opportunities at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, where kids can dig into gardening and environmental science while surrounded by 50 acres of stunning gardens.
What makes Richmond's camp landscape special is how it leverages the city's distinctive features – its river, its museums, its gardens, and its history – to create experiences you simply won't find elsewhere. With most programs ranging from $200-400 per week, these camps remain reasonably accessible to many families while delivering high-quality programming.
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The average summer camp costs $295. We found that 176 camps cost under $200, 186 camps are between $201-$400, and 129 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Variety, Sports, Arts. Variety camps make up 30% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 7 and 13 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 43 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 97 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 236 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 94 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 919 sessions, Full-Day camps have 438 sessions, Half-Day camps have 295 sessions.
Yes! 45 camps (5% of all camps) offer special needs accommodations.
The most popular months for camps are June, July, August. The average camp session runs for 22 days.