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Creative Expression Summer Camp (Resident, Ages 12-12)

Hickory Hill Community Center · $75/week

The Creative Expression Summer Camp, offered by Richmond Parks and Recreation, provides a day camp experience for 12-year-olds at the Hickory Hill Community ...

▌ Editor's read The Creative Expression Summer Camp is a day camp for 12-year-olds, offered by the City of Richmond Parks and Recreation department at the Hickory Hill Community Center. The camp costs $75 per week. The provided URL leads to a general activity search portal for Richmond Parks and Recreation, not a specific camp website, which limits the availability of detailed information such as program specifics, staff qualifications, or facility details. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies on the activity listing. Google reviews for 'Hickory Hill Community Center' show a 4.3-star rating based on 103 reviews, with comments generally positive about the facility and staff, but not specifically about this camp program.
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Who thrives here Age 12

Creative Expression Summer Camp (Resident, Ages 12-12) is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. arts programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

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

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Details

  • Category: Arts
  • Ages: 12–12
  • Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Address: 3000 E Belt Blvd, Richmond, VA 23234
  • Phone: (804) 646-8515
  • Cost notes: $75.00 per week (Resident)

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Creative Expression Summer Camp (Resident, Ages 12-12)

What ages does Creative Expression Summer Camp (Resident, Ages 12-12) accept?
Creative Expression Summer Camp (Resident, Ages 12-12) is open to children age 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 Creative Expression Summer Camp (Resident, Ages 12-12) cost?
Creative Expression Summer Camp (Resident, Ages 12-12) publishes $75/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Creative Expression Summer Camp (Resident, Ages 12-12)'s hours?
Creative Expression Summer Camp (Resident, Ages 12-12) runs 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Creative Expression Summer Camp (Resident, Ages 12-12)?
Creative Expression Summer Camp (Resident, Ages 12-12) 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 Creative Expression Summer Camp (Resident, Ages 12-12) provide lunch?
Creative Expression Summer Camp (Resident, Ages 12-12) 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.
How does Creative Expression Summer Camp (Resident, Ages 12-12) compare to other arts camps in Richmond?
Creative Expression Summer Camp (Resident, Ages 12-12) is one of 8 arts camps in Richmond that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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