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Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Summer Camps

Richmond Parks and Recreation

Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities offers diverse summer day camps for youth, focusing on recreation, education, and community...

▌ Editor's read The Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities website (rva.gov/parks-recreation/program-guide) loads successfully and provides information on various summer camp programs. These are day camps, with themes ranging from sports and arts to STEM and general recreation, catering to different age groups. The owner type is municipal-parks, as it is run by the City of Richmond. The website lists social media handles as @rvaparksrec for Instagram and rvaparksrec for Facebook. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, specific staff-to-camper ratios, or explicit background check policies on the provided program guide. Google reviews for 'Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities' generally show a rating of 4.3 stars based on over 1,000 reviews, with many positive comments about the variety of programs and community benefits, though some mention facility maintenance or communication issues.
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Who thrives here Ages 3–17

Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Summer Camps sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right community/rec center fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

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: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 3–17
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 1209 Admiral Gravely Blvd, Richmond, VA 23220
  • Phone: (804) 646-5733
  • Cost notes: USD. See individual program listings for specific pricing.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Summer Camps

What ages does Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Summer Camps accept?
Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Summer Camps is open to children ages 3–17. 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 Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Summer Camps cost?
Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Summer Camps doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. See individual program listings for specific pricing. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Summer Camps's hours?
Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Summer Camps runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Summer Camps?
Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Summer Camps 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 Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Summer Camps provide lunch?
Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Summer Camps 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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