Quick Links:
Camp Registration Day: Saturday, March 13
(First day to register for all camps, including Summer Blast and Preschool Camps.)
To download a Camp Registration Form (PDF), click here.
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Additional Ways to Register:
General Walk-In Registration
Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Begins Mon, Mar 15)
Available at: Recreation and Parks Administrative Office, Belmont Recreation Center, Confederate Hills Recreation Center, Deep Run Recreation Center, and Dorey Recreation Center
Mail & Fax : Forms will be processed beginning Mon, Mar 15.
Mail completed form and payment, if applicable (check, money order, or Discover card) to:
Program Registration
Henrico Recreation and Parks
PO Box 90775, Henrico, VA 23273-0775
Fax completed registration form and Discover payment, if applicable, to:
(804) 501-5284, Attention: Program Registration.
Registration forms received on or before March 5 will be returned. Forms received after March 5 will be processed March 15.
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Payment Options:
Camp Registration Notes:
Summer Blast Registration Notes:
Special Accommodations Due to a Disability
If the participant has a disability and will need assistance or special accommodations, check the box on the registration form and call Therapeutic Recreation at 501-5135. An inclusion packet will need to be completed and returned by May 14.
Medications
If your child requires medication(s) during camp hours (including an inhaler or epi-pen), check the box on the registration form and call Therapeutic Recreation at 501-5135. A medication form will be required and must be completed and signed by a parent/legal guardian and physician.
Scholarships
The Division of Recreation and Parks is pleased to offer limited financial assistance to Henrico County residents who may qualify based on financial considerations. Information: 501-5101.
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Registration Questions? Call 501-5102.
Camp Questions? Contact the Coordinator listed at the end of the camp description.
See the Summer Blast page for camp details!
June 28-August 17, 2010 (Two-week sessions)
Monday–Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Free and open to Henrico County residents only. Programs are available for youth who have completed grades K-4 and teens that have completed grades 5-8 during the 2009-10 school year. Registration is required in advance.
A "Summer Camp" flyer with locations and details will be available at the end of February. Flyers will be sent home Henrico County elementary school students and available at Henrico County middle schools, recreation centers, and public libraries. For more information, call 501-5096.
Activities will include canoeing, fishing, archery, arts and crafts, rock wall climbing, recreational tree climbing, swimming, and nature activities for sessions I, II, and III. Activities for session IV will include most of the activities listed above, plus kayaking and a day at a ropes course. An overnight campout will be held on the second Wednesday or Thursday of each camp session. Camp Henrico hours are Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
The fee is $200 per session for the first child and $150 for each additional child in the immediate family. Non-residents will be charged an additional $20 per child. The fee includes all admissions plus a camp t-shirt and water bottle. Payment is due in full at time of registration. Information: Dee Donnelly, 501-5147 or Hallie Boisseau, 501-5807.
Camp Henrico East: Dorey Park
1MJ.029600 East Session I: Ages 8-10. June 28-July 9. (No camp July 5.)
1MJ.029601 East Session II: Ages 11-13. July 12-23.
1MJ.029602 East Session III: Ages 8-10. July 26-Aug 6.
1MJ.029603 East Session IV: Ages 11-15. Aug 9-20.
Camp Henrico West: Meadow Farm Museum/Crump Park
1MJ.029604 West Session I: Ages 10-12. June 28-July 9. (No camp July 5.)
1MJ.029605 West Session II: Ages 8-9. July 12-23.
1MJ.029606 West Session III: Ages 10-12. July 26-Aug 6.
1MJ.029607 West Session IV: Ages 13-15. Aug 9-20.
Enjoy a performing arts camp for youth presented at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen. This camp will offer workshops and training in areas of theatre, dance, and music, including sessions in acting, improvisation, choreography, makeup, set painting, costuming, special effects, auditioning for the camera, and more. Camp hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
The fee is $200 per session for the first child and $150 for each additional child in the immediate family. Non-residents will be charged an additional $20 per child. Payment is due in full at the time of registration. Information: Amy Perdue, 501-5138.
1MH.146010 Session I: For ages 8-9. June 28-July 9. No camp July 5.
1MH.146011 Session II: For ages 10-12. July 12-23.
1MH.146012 Session III: For ages 13-15. July 26-Aug 6.
1MH.146013 Session IV: For ages 10-12. Aug 9-20.
For ages 10-12. Travel back to the Civil War! Experience what itw as like to join the army and serve as a soldier. Learn about Civil War sites and individuals like General R.E. Lee and African-American soldier Christian Fleetwood who passed through Henrico County during the war. Space is limited. Information: 652-3411.
1MF.197001 Mon-Fri, June 28-July 2, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Dabbs House Museum.
$65 for each Henrico County resident.
$85 for each non-county resident.
For ages 10-12. From early Native American life to 20th century luxuries, experience 500 years of culture in five days. During this jam-packed, hands-on program, participants will learn how our ancestors cultivated crops, cooked over an open fire, and wove cloth. Test your skills with an atlatl, construct a yahakin, and chink a log building on your journey through time. Information: Anna Truong, 501-2130.
1MF.095025 Mon-Fri, June 21-25, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Meadow Farm Museum.
$65 for each Henrico County resident.
$85 for each non-county resident.
For ages 8-10. Does one week of nature discovery sound exciting to you? Each morning campers will go on a quest and develop an awareness of nature as they learn about insects, turtles, frogs, and more. Games, crafts, and activities round out this program to make it a fun-filled adventure for all. Information: Bekky Monroe, 262-5055.
1MJ.114016 Mon-Fri, June 21-25, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Three Lakes Nature Center.
$65 for each Henrico County resident.
$85 for each non-county resident.
For ages 7-17. Basic Basketball Camp is designed to develop basketball skills through instruction of the fundamentals of the game. Both individual and team concepts will be taught. Participants will be assigned to teaching groups and teams based upon the player’s age, size, and ability. No on-site registration; however, registration will be accepted at Recreation and Parks' main office through the first day of camp. Information: Willie Harper, 501-5111.
Individual/Team Offense
1MK.022001 Mon-Thur, July 12-15, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Byrd Middle School.
1MK.022003 Mon-Thur, July 26-29, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Brookland Middle School.
Individual/Team Defense
1MK.022002 Mon-Thur, July 19-22, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Byrd Middle School.
1MK.022004 Mon-Thur, Aug 2-5, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Brookland Middle School.
$35 per week for each Henrico County resident.
$55 per week for each non-county resident.
For ages 8-15. This clinic will include instruction in many important aspects of basketball. A combination of five goals will lead participants toward being able to engage skillfully in the aspects of the game. Participants must bring a lunch, snack and drink. Instructor: Alan Worrell. Information: Elbert Grinnell, 501-5808.
1MK.022401 Mon-Thur, June 21-July 15, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
New Bridge School. $160 for each Henrico County resident. $180 for each non-county resident.
For ages 8-14. Participants will learn the game of golf at this week-long camp. The week culminates in playing several holes of golf on Friday with an adult. In addition to instruction, each participant will receive a starter set of clubs, golf bag, and other golf accessories. On your registration form, please indicate: your child’s/children’s height; whether your child/children play golf right or left handed; and the participant’s and adult participant’s shirt size (adult sizes only). Information: Willie Harper, 501-5111.
1MK.022000 Mon-Fri, July 19-23, 8-10 a.m.
Glen Allen Golf and Belmont Golf Course.
$150 for each Henrico County resident.
$170 for each non-county resident.
Registration ends June 18.
These camps offer opportunities for peer interaction and development of social and life skills and a positive self-image through a variety of activities. Participants will be divided into age-appropriate groupings. Registration will not be accepted without a completed packet. Information and registration packet: Lizz Bapp, 501-7489.
Camp Excel
For ages 6-17. Open to individuals with A.D.D., A.D.H.D., Mild M.R., or Asperger’s Syndrome who meet minimum eligibility requirements. Minimum eligibility requirements are based on age requirements, behavioral issues that compromise safety, and certain medical needs. Participants are expected to function with a maximum staffing support ratio of 1:4 and require minimal support in the areas of interaction and personal care.
1MN.117000
Mon-Fri, June 28-July 22, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
No camp July 5. Location TBA.
$110 for each Henrico County resident.
$130 for each non-county resident.
Camp Pocahontas, Pamunkey, and Mattaponi
Open to individuals with developmental and/or multiple disabilities who meet minimum eligibility requirements. Minimum eligibility requirements are based on age requirements, behavioral issues that compromise safety, and certain medical needs. Participants are expected to function with a maximum staffing support ratio of 1:3.
1MN.117003 Mon-Fri, July 27-Aug 19, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Location TBA.
$110 for each Henrico County resident.
$130 for each non-county resident.
Kiddie Kamp & Kinder Kamp
These camps are based on learning by doing and targeted specifically for three, four, and five-year olds. Each session includes experiences in math, science, social studies, and language. Our programs are designed around the premise that children learn best when they engage in hands-on activities rather than simple routine tasks. Be ready for new and exciting experiences ahead! Information: Eman Shaban, 501-5809.
Registration Note: Henrico residents may register for only one (1) summer preschool camp through May 14. Registration for additional sessions will open to everyone beginning May 15, if space is available.
Kiddie Kamp
For ages 3-5 (must be potty-trained).
Mon-Fri, June 28-July 9, 9 a.m.-noon. No camp July 5.
1MZ.168109 Belmont Recreation Center.
1MZ.168110 Twin Hickory Recreation Center.
1MZ.168111 Deep Run Recreation Center.
1MZ.168112 Dorey Recreation Center.
$27 per session for each Henrico County resident.
$47 per session for each non-county resident.
Mon-Fri, July 26-Aug 6, 9 a.m.-noon.
1MZ.168117 Belmont Recreation Center.
1MZ.168118 Twin Hickory Recreation Center.
1MZ.168119 Deep Run Recreation Center.
1MZ.168120 Dorey Recreation Center.
$30 per session for each Henrico County resident.
$50 per session for each non-county resident.
Kinder Kamp
For children 4 ½-5 years old entering school in the fall.
Mon-Fri, Aug 9-20, 9 a.m.-noon.
1MZ.168121 Belmont Recreation Center.
1MZ.168122 Twin Hickory Recreation Center.
1MZ.168123 Deep Run Recreation Center.
1MZ.168124 Dorey Recreation Center.
$30 per session for each Henrico County resident.
$50 per session for each non-county resident.
Nature Preschool Camp
For ages 3-5 (must be potty-trained). Ants, plants, snails, and trails! Investigate and examine the world we live in with activities such as nature crafts, stories, songs, and games. Information: Eman Shaban, 501-5809.
Mon-Fri, July 12-23, 9 a.m.-noon.
1MZ.168113 Belmont Recreation Center.
1MZ.168114 Twin Hickory Recreation Center.
1MZ.168115 Deep Run Recreation Center.
1MZ.168116 Dorey Recreation Center.
$30 per session for each Henrico County resident.
$50 per session for each non-county resident.