Summer Dance Intensive (Non-Resident, Ages 7-7)
The Summer Dance Intensive is a non-resident day camp for ages 7-17, offered by Richmond Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities, focusing on dance.
▌ Editor's read The Summer Dance Intensive is a day camp program offered by Richmond Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities, as indicated by the URL. It is designed for non-resident participants aged 7-17. The cost is listed as $54.29 per week, making it a very affordable option. No information regarding ACA accreditation, specific staff ratios, or background check policies for staff was found on the provided page. The camp is clearly operated by a municipal entity, suggesting a focus on community access and affordability. The program type is explicitly stated as 'Non-Resident', confirming it is a day camp.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Age 7
Summer Dance Intensive (Non-Resident, Ages 7-7) is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. dance content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.
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: Dance
- Ages: 7–7
- Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Address: 3215 Chamberlayne Ave, Richmond, VA 23227
- Phone: (804) 646-5733
- Cost notes: $380.00 for 7 weeks (Non-Resident)
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Summer Dance Intensive (Non-Resident, Ages 7-7)
- What ages does Summer Dance Intensive (Non-Resident, Ages 7-7) accept?
- Summer Dance Intensive (Non-Resident, Ages 7-7) is open to children age 7. 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 Dance Intensive (Non-Resident, Ages 7-7) cost?
- Summer Dance Intensive (Non-Resident, Ages 7-7) publishes $54/week for the standard session. $380.00 for 7 weeks (Non-Resident) Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Summer Dance Intensive (Non-Resident, Ages 7-7)'s hours?
- Summer Dance Intensive (Non-Resident, Ages 7-7) 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 Summer Dance Intensive (Non-Resident, Ages 7-7)?
- Summer Dance Intensive (Non-Resident, Ages 7-7) 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 Dance Intensive (Non-Resident, Ages 7-7) provide lunch?
- Summer Dance Intensive (Non-Resident, Ages 7-7) 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 Summer Dance Intensive (Non-Resident, Ages 7-7) compare to other dance camps in Richmond?
- Summer Dance Intensive (Non-Resident, Ages 7-7) is one of 6 dance 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Summer Dance Intensive (Non-Resident, Ages 7-7) with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Arts and performing arts camps guide · Compare portfolio, rehearsal, show, and creative fit.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Summer Dance Intensive (Non-Resident, Ages 7-7).
- Comfort Zone Camp · Comfort Zone Camp · Ages 7–21
- Creative Expression Summer Camp (Non-Resident, Ages 6-7) · Hickory Hill Community Center · Ages 6–7 · $95/week
- Creative Expression Summer Camp (Resident, Ages 6-7) · Hickory Hill Community Center · Ages 6–7 · $75/week
- Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Summer Camps · Richmond Parks and Recreation · Ages 3–17
- Summer Blast · TB Smith Community Center, 1300 Jahnke Road, Richmond, VA · Ages 6–12 · $97/week
- Summer Pop-In Camp · Whitcomb Community Center, 2302 Carmine St, Richmond, VA · Ages 6–12
- The Salvation Army Central Virginia - Red Shield Youth Center Summer Camp · Central Virginia · Ages 5–12 · $75/week
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