Great Summer Camps in the Richmond Metro Area

The City of Richmond and its neighboring counties has a number of summer camps for kids. The selection ranges from specialty camps to traditional camps. And, parents of children of all abilities have great choices for their children. If you are looking for some fun, enriching activities for your child this summer, check out this list of "hot" options for the long break from school.

ACAC Summer Camp

Sports and fitness is not all this camp has to offer. ACAC Summer Camp is an indoor and outdoor summer camp. Activities include arts & crafts, computer labs, drama/skits, martial arts, music, swimming, and tennis. They camps offer field games and has programs for pre-schoolers. For more information, check out the camp flyer at http://richmond.acac.com/images/SummerCampWelcome.pdf .

Camp Baker

Camp Baker has a long history serving child with special needs. Since 1929, this camp has provided extraordinary support to child with disabilities. The camp, located in rustic Chesterfield County, offers a unique care and recreation experience. Campers, from ages six to adulthood, can hike, camp, horse back ride, dance as well as participate in arts, crafts and music activities. For more information, please contact CampBaker@RichmondARC.org .

Camp Comfort Zone

Everyone deals with loss and its especially hard for young people. For that reason, Camp Comfort Zone was created. Comfort Zone focuses on the needs of grieving children up to age 17. The camp, part of one of the largest of its kind in the nation, creates an environment in which children can have fun, but also learnvaluable coping skills for their daily lives. Activities include challenge courses and healing time activities. For more information, check out the camps website at http://www.comfortzonecamp.org/ .

Camp Jordan

Camp Jordan is a unique camp for kids with diabetes. This camp offers fun and exciting activities for children, who are learning to manage their condition. The world renown Medical College of Virginia, Children's Hospital and West Central Richmond Optimists' Club are all sponsors of this camp. The camp, established in 1966, is staffed by doctors, nurses, and trained counselors and is accredited by the American Camping Association. The camp is geared toward empowering young people and offers tons of fun activities. For more information, check out their flyer at http://www.makwoods.org/pub/CampJordan2010Brochure.pdf . And, to register go to www.makwoods.org/cjordan, call Karen Broughman: 800.566.1496, or email Karen: makwoods@makwoods.org

Easy Does It Ranch and Riding Academy

Easy Does It Ranch and Riding Academy is a camp that offers many worthwhile experiences.As indicated by its name offers western riding lessons as well as a horse rescue and rehabilitation program. The camp also offers arts, swimming, horse skills, games, and credits. Check out our website for more information: www.easydoesitranch.net

James River Adventures: Leadership Canoe Camp

Leadership Canoe Camp is an extraordinary program geared for high school students. For those youth interested in the environment and the challenge of being "green" leaders of the future, this is a wonderful summer experience. Campers spend sevens canoeing the James River and sleeping along its backs at night. Lead by an expert, the youth learn about conservation issues and solutions, responsible living and community leadership. For more information, calll (804) 788-8811 ext 205 or 214.

Richmond Parks and Recreation- Summer Camp Adventures

In Richmond, the City, through its Parks and Recreation Division also offer many camps for children in the area. These camps offer many fun activities, including swimming, crafts and cultural arts. For more information on this http://www.richmondgov.com/Parks/index.aspx

Westview On The James Camp & Retreat Center

This great camp is accredited by American Camping Association and was established in 1966. This camp offers many standard attractions such as archery, music, canoeing and rock climbing, but also offers bible study and its United Methodist Overnight Camp. For more information contact the camp at 1231 West View Road, Goochland, VA 23063 and call at 804-457-4210.

Wild About Richmond Summer Day Camp

Two leaders in environmental advocacies the James River Association (JRA) and Maymont Park team up to offer this camp geared toward teens. The team of JRA and Maymont introduce campers to Richmond's natural side. Campers explorer the founding river, the James,. The campers also fish, canoe, hike, and learn about the funs facts about Richmond's natural habitat. Campers also get to have an overnight excursion on the Presquile National Wildlife Refuge. Register Online at www.Maymont.org or call (804) 358-7166 ext 324.

Summer is almost here and a great place to spend it is in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The capital city as much to offer for families and a wide variety of camps can make summer super for your child! For more information on other camps near Richmond or throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia, check out the following websites:

http://www.summer-camps.virginia.cc/

http://www.richmondkids.com/SummertimesCalling/SummerTimesCalling.asp