Summer Dance Intensive (Non-Resident, Ages 8-16)
A non-resident summer dance intensive for ages 8-16 offered by Richmond Parks and Recreation, focusing on various dance styles.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL (https://parksandrecreation.richmondgov.com/webtrac/web/search.html?display=detail&module=AR) leads to a general search page for Richmond Parks and Recreation activities. While it mentions 'Summer Dance Intensive (Non-Resident, Ages 8-16)', specific details about the program, such as curriculum, staff, safety protocols, or daily schedule, are not directly accessible from this link. The owner type is identified as municipal-parks based on the domain and context. There is no information regarding ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies on the accessible page. Further navigation or a direct link to the program's dedicated page would be necessary to gather more comprehensive information.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 8–16
Summer Dance Intensive (Non-Resident, Ages 8-16) is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. dance 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
Details
- Category: Dance
- Ages: 8–16
- 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 8-16)
- What ages does Summer Dance Intensive (Non-Resident, Ages 8-16) accept?
- Summer Dance Intensive (Non-Resident, Ages 8-16) is open to children ages 8–16. 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 8-16) cost?
- Summer Dance Intensive (Non-Resident, Ages 8-16) 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 8-16)'s hours?
- Summer Dance Intensive (Non-Resident, Ages 8-16) 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 8-16)?
- Summer Dance Intensive (Non-Resident, Ages 8-16) 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 8-16) provide lunch?
- Summer Dance Intensive (Non-Resident, Ages 8-16) 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 8-16) compare to other dance camps in Richmond?
- Summer Dance Intensive (Non-Resident, Ages 8-16) 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
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- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
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- 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.
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