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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–12

Let’s Grow, Henrico!

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Let's Grow, Henrico! offers free summer day camp programs for Henrico County youth, focusing on recreation, education, and community engagement.

▌ Editor's read The 'Let's Grow, Henrico!' summer camp is a day program offered by Henrico County Recreation & Parks, as evidenced by the URL henrico.gov/rec/summer-camp/. The program is explicitly stated to be free for Henrico County youth, indicating a municipal-parks ownership model and a commitment to community service. The camp focuses on recreation, education, and community engagement, with activities like field trips, swimming, and arts and crafts mentioned on the program page. While the website provides general information about registration and program dates, it does not specify staff-to-camper ratios or detailed information regarding staff background checks. The program is not ACA accredited, which is common for municipal programs. Social media presence is maintained through the Henrico Recreation & Parks accounts on Instagram (@henricorecandparks) and Facebook (henricorecandparks), which regularly post updates and photos related to their various programs, including summer camps.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Let’s Grow, Henrico! fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given community/rec center program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not accredited or not found
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm
  • Address: 4301 East Parham Road, Henrico, VA 23228
  • Phone: (804) 501-7275
  • Cost notes: Free for Henrico residents. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Let’s Grow, Henrico!

What ages does Let’s Grow, Henrico! accept?
Let’s Grow, Henrico! is open to children ages 6–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Let’s Grow, Henrico! cost?
Let’s Grow, Henrico! doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Free for Henrico residents. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Let’s Grow, Henrico!'s hours?
Let’s Grow, Henrico! runs 8:00am-4:30pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Let’s Grow, Henrico!?
Let’s Grow, Henrico! is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Let’s Grow, Henrico! provide lunch?
Let’s Grow, Henrico! does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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