Summer Dance Intensive (Resident, Ages 8-16)
This Summer Dance Intensive offers resident dance training for ages 8-16, focusing on various dance styles within a municipal parks and recreation setting.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL directs to the Richmond Parks and Recreation WebTrac search page, not a specific page for the 'Summer Dance Intensive' (https://parksandrecreation.richmondgov.com/webtrac/web/search.html?display=detail&module=AR). As a result, detailed information about the camp, such as its curriculum, daily schedule, staff qualifications, safety policies, or specific residency details, could not be found. The camp is listed as a 'Resident' program for ages 8-16, indicating an overnight format. The owner type is identified as 'municipal-parks' based on the domain. Without direct access to the camp's specific listing or brochure, it's impossible to determine ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or whether background check language is present. Further investigation would require navigating the WebTrac system or contacting Richmond Parks and Recreation directly to locate the specific program details.
Who thrives here Ages 8–16
Summer Dance Intensive (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
- Overnight 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: 400 E. Broad St., Richmond, VA 23219
- 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 8-16)
- What ages does Summer Dance Intensive (Resident, Ages 8-16) accept?
- Summer Dance Intensive (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 (Resident, Ages 8-16) cost?
- Summer Dance Intensive (Resident, Ages 8-16) 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 8-16)'s hours?
- Summer Dance Intensive (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 (Resident, Ages 8-16)?
- Summer Dance Intensive (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 (Resident, Ages 8-16) provide lunch?
- Summer Dance Intensive (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 (Resident, Ages 8-16) compare to other dance camps in Richmond?
- Summer Dance Intensive (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
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Summer Dance Intensive (Resident, Ages 8-16) with other camps.
- 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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