Summer Dance Intensive (Resident, Ages 7-7)
The Summer Dance Intensive is a resident camp for 7-year-olds, offered by Richmond Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities, focusing on dance.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a general search page for Richmond Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities. Searching for 'Summer Dance Intensive' reveals a program listed as 'Resident' for ages 7-7, with a cost of $51.43. This extremely low price for a resident camp, especially for such a young age group, raises significant questions about the nature of the program. It is highly unusual for a 7-year-old to attend an overnight camp, and the price suggests it might not be a full-week, all-inclusive resident program as typically understood. Further investigation would be required to confirm if this is truly an overnight camp or if 'Resident' refers to something else, such as being a resident of Richmond. No information regarding staff-to-camper ratios, background checks, or specific dance curriculum is available on the provided page.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Age 7
Summer Dance Intensive (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
- Overnight 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: 2900 Seminary Ave, Richmond, VA 23227
- Phone: (804) 646-5733
- Cost notes: $360.00 for 7 weeks (Resident)
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Summer Dance Intensive (Resident, Ages 7-7)
- What ages does Summer Dance Intensive (Resident, Ages 7-7) accept?
- Summer Dance Intensive (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 (Resident, Ages 7-7) cost?
- Summer Dance Intensive (Resident, Ages 7-7) publishes $51/week for the standard session. $360.00 for 7 weeks (Resident) Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Summer Dance Intensive (Resident, Ages 7-7)'s hours?
- Summer Dance Intensive (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 (Resident, Ages 7-7)?
- Summer Dance Intensive (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 (Resident, Ages 7-7) provide lunch?
- Summer Dance Intensive (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 (Resident, Ages 7-7) compare to other dance camps in Richmond?
- Summer Dance Intensive (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
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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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