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Southwest Virginia Governor’s School Science and Creativity in Motion Summer Camp

For rising 5th, 6th, and 7th graders June 17-21st. Immerse students in hands on activities in science and other fields. Enrollment is still open.

Camp Corral

Sponsored by Golden Corral, this one week free camp open to ages 8-15 for children of families with fallen, wounded, or disabled veterans or service members.

Math Science Innovation Center: Camp Innovation / Richmond VA

Summer programs for rising 4th -9th graders! 2013 Programs will be held July 15-19, July 22-26, and July 29-August 2. Also Camp Innovation for Rising 4th and 5th Graders at Harrowgate in Chester will be held during the same dates.

Children’s Museum of Richmond Summer Camps

Experience the arts, science, reading, music and more for these ½ day camps geared for ages 4-6 years old. Now in Richmond and Short Pump.

Children’s Museum of Richmond Art Workshops

Children ages 4-9 and an adult (free for members, $10 fee for non-members); explore art throughout the summer the 2nd Saturday of each month including printmaking, plaster sculpture, outside art, & Michelangelo.

Metro Richmond Zoo: Summer Safari 1 Day Summer Adventure

Summer Safari 1 Day Summer Adventure for Children ages 6-13! Take a behind the scenes look at the zoo, hands on animal encounters, and take home a project!

Mad Science of Central Virginia

Explore how science affects the world around us through in-class discovery, exploration, outdoor games and physical activity, and hands-on applications of scientific principles! Check out the 5 unique camp themes for 2013; open to grades 1-6.

Virginia Space Flight Academy

Space Flight Adventure Camps include 6 day, 5 night residential camps for ages 11-15 located on near the Wallops Flight Facility (NASA) near Chincoteague Island. 2013 Camp Dates available July through August.

Virginia Zoo in Norfolk: 2013 Summer Safari Camp at the Zoo!

Weekly five day sessions starting June 24h through the week of August 19th for ages 4 up to 12 years old. Summer Group Programs too!

YMCA Summer Day Camp Programs

Click on the area closest to you to learn more about the exciting programs offered for ages 2 and up or type in your zip code here to find the Y near you!

Check out the 4-H programs in your area, from camps to education and research.

4-H provides activities for ages 5-19. Take a look at what is offered in your area.

4-H Horse Camps

Available throughout Virginia

Virginia Museum Camps

Check out the camps located at these museums across Virginia!

College Camps

Check out these camps offered at Virginia’s Universities.

National Wildlife Federation Photo Contest

Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest

Visit the Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest for a self guided driving tour provided by the VA Department of Forestry. Or learn more about Virginia Forests through these activities and materials for Kids and Families.

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

Set up a backyard conservation area with help from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. From creating a backyard pond, planting trees, and creating a wildlife habitat, these activity sheets get you involved in nature. Conservation guide pages 1-14; pages 15-28.

Virginia Air and Space Center

Visit the Virginia Air and Space Center for special summer exhibits from NASA including the Orion Test Vehicle and Live Science Every Saturday 1-3 PM and Math Madness Every Sunday 1-3pm or join the Cosmic Kids Club and attend meetings throughout the year for great science fun. Learn more about the exhibits with the new Space Quest Gallery!

Virginia State Parks Programs

Explore what is happening at your favorite Virginia State Park from photography and papermaking to building a bird or bat house. Check out what is happening near you.

NASA Kids Club

Play games about space and more with this great site!