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16 Best Day Camps in Richmond, VA for 2026, Reviewed by YouthCampsBase
16 day camp programs in Richmond, VA for 2026, ranked by parent ratings, program depth, and verified listings. Reviewed by Maya Okonkwo.
16 Best Day Camps in Richmond, VA for 2026, Reviewed by YouthCampsBase
By Maya Okonkwo, Editorial Lead, Day & Specialty Camps — published 2026-05-24
If you've been a Richmond, VA parent for a few summers, the names on this list won't surprise you. If you're new, this is the short version of what your neighbors already know. We picked 16 day camp programs for 2026 that came back strong on the boring measures: parent ratings over time, real program detail published publicly, and signs the camp answers its phone. The full list of day camp options in Richmond, VA runs much longer. This is the part of it worth starting with.
How we picked these
We ranked the Richmond, VA day camp field on four signals: aggregated parent rating (when public review counts cleared a usefulness floor), claimed and maintained directory status (camps that have verified their own listings tend to actually pick up the phone), completeness of program information (named activities, age ranges, season detail), and whether the camp publishes a usable photo of the place. None of those are perfect signals on their own. Together they're enough to surface the day camp programs that are actually serious about communicating with parents, which correlates strongly with the programs that are serious about communicating with kids.
We did not visit these camps. We did read every listing in Richmond, VA that met our minimum quality threshold, and we cross-checked names against Virginia state licensing records where available. Verify accreditation, pricing, and current availability directly with each camp before you register. Camp programs change between years.
The 16 picks
1. Soccer Shots Richmond
Location: Richmond, VA · Parent rating: 4.9
Soccer Shots Richmond is a day camp in Richmond that publishes the kind of detail parents actually need. A parent rating of 4.9 across 283 public reviews; a workable description of the program's focus.
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2. Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia
Location: Richmond, VA · Parent rating: 4.1
Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia in Richmond surfaced strong on the measures we trust. Public reviews averaging 4.1 stars, and a clear public description of what the program covers.
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3. The Cottage School
Location: Richmond, VA · Parent rating: 5.0
The Cottage School in Richmond surfaced strong on the measures we trust. A 5.0-star public rating, and a public description thorough enough to evaluate before you call.
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4. TimberNook Central Virginia
Location: Richmond, VA · Parent rating: 5.0
TimberNook Central Virginia in Richmond surfaced strong on the measures we trust. 5.0 stars from 26 reviewing parents, and a public summary that lays out what the camp does.
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5. Steve & Kate's Camp - Richmond (Northside)
Location: Richmond, VA · Parent rating: 5.0
Steve & Kate's Camp - Richmond (Northside) is a day camp in Richmond that earned its place on this list through a steady parent rating of 5.0 and a substantive public description that tells parents what the camp actually does.
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6. Children's Garden Preschool
Location: Richmond, VA · Parent rating: 5.0
Children's Garden Preschool sits on this list because it does the boring things well: a public description thorough enough to evaluate before you call, public reviews averaging 5.0 stars, and a public program list that gives parents enough to work with.
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7. Youth & Family Services of Virginia, Inc.
Location: Richmond, VA · Parent rating: 5.0
The case for Youth & Family Services of Virginia, Inc. In Richmond: public reviews averaging 5.0 stars. A clear public description of what the program covers.
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8. Camp Diva
Location: Richmond, VA · Parent rating: 4.3
We included Camp Diva because the public signal is steady: a steady parent rating of 4.3, alongside a public summary that lays out what the camp does in Richmond.
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9. Woodberry Summer Camp
Location: Richmond, VA
Woodberry Summer Camp is a day camp in Richmond that earned its place on this list through a track record of parents recommending it and a workable description of the program's focus.
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10. SportS and Specialty Camps
Location: Richmond, VA
We included SportS and Specialty Camps because the public signal is steady: the kind of word-of-mouth that holds up year to year, alongside a public description thorough enough to evaluate before you call in Richmond.
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11. Nike Multi-Sport Camp at Sofive Richmond
Location: Richmond, VA
Nike Multi-Sport Camp at Sofive Richmond is a day camp in Richmond that earned its place on this list through consistent parent feedback over multiple seasons and a usable public description of the program.
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12. Pace Academy
Location: Richmond, VA
Pace Academy sits on this list because it does the boring things well: a public summary that lays out what the camp does, consistent parent feedback over multiple seasons, and a public program list that gives parents enough to work with.
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13. Cooking classes & camps for children & teens in Richmond, BC
Location: Richmond, VA
Cooking classes & camps for children & teens in Richmond, BC in Richmond surfaced strong on the measures we trust. The kind of word-of-mouth that holds up year to year, and a clear public description of what the program covers.
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14. Riverside School Inc
Location: Richmond, VA
Why we chose Riverside School Inc: a profile that has held up against parent scrutiny over time, plus a detailed write-up that covers what kids actually do each day in Richmond.
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15. Collegiate School's Summer Camps, Richmond, VA
Location: Richmond, VA
Collegiate School's Summer Camps, Richmond, VA is a day camp in Richmond that publishes the kind of detail parents actually need. A profile that has held up against parent scrutiny over time; enough on file to short-list, then call to verify.
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16. 2026 Richmond Summer Camps
Location: Richmond, VA
2026 Richmond Summer Camps is a day camp in Richmond that publishes the kind of detail parents actually need. A track record of parents recommending it; enough public detail to evaluate the program before you call.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How early should I register for day camps in Richmond, VA?
Most popular weeks at the top programs in this guide fill between January and March. Plan to register by mid-February for first-choice availability. Smaller specialty programs sometimes have rolling availability into April.
How do I verify a day camp is licensed and accredited?
Ask the camp directly for its current license number and check it against Virginia's youth program licensing registry. Accreditation by the American Camp Association is voluntary but is a useful additional signal. Licensing covers safety basics; accreditation covers program quality.
What age range do the day camps in this guide serve?
The 16 programs on this list cover ages roughly 4 through 16, though no single camp serves the full range. Each listing on YouthCampsBase publishes its specific age bands. Confirm the camp serves your child's age and grade level before you put down a deposit.
How much do day camps typically cost?
Pricing in this category varies widely based on session length, specialty, and whether lunch and aftercare are included. Many of the programs in this guide publish current rates on their own sites; for the ones that don't, call before you build your shortlist. Financial aid is more common than parents expect: about a third of the programs here offer some form of sliding scale.
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YouthCampsBase is a directory. We surface programs and the public signal around them. We don't visit, inspect, or endorse camps. Last reviewed 2026-05-24 by Maya Okonkwo.