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Summer camp ideas for kids in Richmond

Summer camps doesn't have to be just about camping in a tent.
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Summer is just around the corner as kids count down the last couple of months of the school year.

Sports, arts and adventure lovers, there’s a summer camp for all kids looking to fill their vacation time.

Pedalheads: Learn to cycle

Pedalheads offer summer camps at different levels for kids to learn cycling, swimming and downhill mountain biking. This gives kids a way to learn and develops skills and confidence.

Olympic Oval: Multi-sport camps

The Richmond Olympic Oval offers multi-sport camps tailored by season and age. From climbing to baseball to skating and dance, there are almost any sports available for kids to learn.

Adventure camps

The City of Richmond offers outdoor trips with crazy adventures that include a variety of activities and games each day (5 to 8 year olds).

Wilderness camp

Explore the great outdoors with beach and hiking trips. Youth leaders with outdoor education experience will lead groups during City of Richmond summer camps (11 to 16 year olds).

Learn drama skills at Gateway Theatre

Vocal and movement exploration to character-based improv, kids can learn a variety of drama skills at Gateway Theatre’s summer camps. Students can learn script work while creating a story in a group setting at acting camps or learn to sing and dance in musical theatre camps.

Bricks 4 Kids: Creating with Lego

Kids learn to get creative while using Lego at this City of Richmond program. Lego-brick building activities aim to encourage curiosity and creativity.

Code Ninjas: Create a video game

Learn to build a video game through coding or try becoming a YouTuber at a Code Ninja summer camp. A variety of summer camps are offered for kids to learn new skills in computer technology.