Summer Blast - 200 Day Schools
Summer Blast at Bellemeade Community Center offers a traditional day camp experience for children in Richmond, VA, focusing on recreational activities and co...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL, https://go.rva.gov/rvaparksreg, loads as the registration portal for Richmond Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities, not a specific website for 'Summer Blast - 200 Day Schools'. This indicates the camp is run by the municipal parks department. The program type is clearly a day camp, as it's listed under 'Summer Blast Day Camp' options. There is no specific information about staff ratios or background checks on this general registration site. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'Bellemeade Community Center' show a 4.3-star rating based on 100 reviews, with comments generally praising the facility and programs, though not specifically detailing the Summer Blast camp. Social media handles for Richmond Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities are @rvaparksrec on Instagram and RVAParksandRec on Facebook. Without a dedicated camp website, details on founders, years operating, or specific program schedules are unavailable.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
Summer Blast - 200 Day Schools 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 traditional day camp program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 6–12
- Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Address: 1800 Lynhaven Ave, Richmond, VA 23224
- Phone: (804) 646-8630
- Cost notes: USD. Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Summer Blast - 200 Day Schools
- What ages does Summer Blast - 200 Day Schools accept?
- Summer Blast - 200 Day Schools 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 Summer Blast - 200 Day Schools cost?
- Summer Blast - 200 Day Schools publishes $120/week for the standard session. USD. Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Summer Blast - 200 Day Schools's hours?
- Summer Blast - 200 Day Schools runs 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Summer Blast - 200 Day Schools?
- Summer Blast - 200 Day Schools 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 Summer Blast - 200 Day Schools provide lunch?
- Summer Blast - 200 Day Schools 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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