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Winter Break Camps & Activities in Richmond, Hanover & Henrico

December 2, 2024

Looking for winter camps and activities for the kids? Here's a few options from Richmond, Henrico and Hanover that can keep the kids entertained during the winter break downtime! We'll be updating regularly, so check back often!


Richmond

SPCA Winter Camps (December 23rd- January 3rd) 

Address: Richmond SPCA, 2519 Hermitage Road, Richmond, VA 23220

Activities: Kids in grades K-5 can participate in three different full day camps: Happy Howlidays, Paw Solutions and Shelters for Frosty Paws.

More information: SPCA Winter Camps 


SwimRVA's Winter Camps (Session 1: December 23rd, 26th, & 27th; Session 2: December 30th, 31st, & January 2nd-3rd)

Address: SwimRVA, 5050 Ridgedale Pkwy Richmond, VA 23234

Activities: Kids get to build self-confidence while learning the importance of water safety.

More information: SwimRVA Winter Camps


M14 Hoops Winter Break Camps (Session 1: December 27th) 

Address: 410 Westhampton Way, Richmond, VA 23173 (Building #361 Weinstein Center for Recreation, Court #3)

Activities: Ball Handling & Shooting Clinic

More information: 2024/5 Winter Break Camps: M14Hoops - Richmond West


University of Richmond Single Day Clinic - Go Fast! (starts, turns, and speed) (December 22nd) 

Address: 365 College Rd., Richmond, VA 23173 (Building #361 Weinstein Center for Recreation, Court #3)

Activities: Train our starts, turns, and underwater kicking for power and speed. Ages 11 and older.

More information: Richmond Spiders Swim


The Mt. Everest Base Camp Winter Break Camp (December 23rd, 26th-27th, 30th-31st) 

Address: Discovery Center at Stony Point, 9200 Stony Point Pkwy, 192A, Richmond, VA 23235

Activities: Creative "Make-and-Take" projects, Icy experiments and engineering challenges, Optional ice-skating adventures for added fun, Age-appropriate movies and documentaries tied to daily themes, Shared activities like hot cocoa jars and cookie decorating. Ages: 5–7 & 8–12. 

More information: REGISTER — Discovery Center at Stony Point




Henrico

Winter Camp @ Eastern Henrico (December 30th-31st)

Address: Eastern Henrico Recreation Center, 1440 N. Laburnum Ave. Henrico VA 23223

Activities: Two jam-packed days of sports, games, fitness, crafts and more!

More information: Winter Camp @ Eastern Henrico 


Winter Wonders @ Deep Run (January 3rd)

Address: Deep Run Park & Recreation Center, 9900 Ridgefield Pkwy, Henrico, VA 23233 

Activities: A day full of activities that can include sports, games, fitness, crafts, and more!

More information: Winter Wonders @ Deep Run


Bella Ballerina Dance Camp (Short Pump - Dec 23rd, 26th, & 27th; Chesterfield - Dec 30th & Jan 2nd & 3rd)

Address: Bella Ballerina Short Pump, 3411 Cox Road, Henrico, VA 23233; Bella Ballerina Chesterfield, 13924 Hull Street Road
Midlothian, VA 23112

Activities: Offering three different winter camps: Ice Queen Camp, Snow Princess Camp & Silly Snowman Camp. 

More information: Bella Ballerina Camps


CORE Kids Academy Winter Camps (December: 23rd, 27th, 30th, 31st & January 2nd- 3rd)

Address: CORE Kids Academy, 8932 Quioccasin Rd, Richmond, VA 23229 

Activities: Offering full day gymnastics and ninja camps. 

More information: Gymnastics Camp /  Ninja Camps


Winter Wonderland: Holiday Arts & Crafts Workshops (December 30th - 31st & January 2nd)

Address: Center for Creative Arts, 4825 Pouncey Tract Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060 

Activities: Each day will feature unique projects including watercolors, mixed media collage, mini sculptures with clay, printmaking, & acrylic painting on canvas.

More information: Center for Creative Arts


Code Ninja Camps (December 26th - January 3rd)

Address: Code Ninja, 10811 W Broad St. Suite 17, Glen Allen, VA 23060

Activities: Code Ninja is offering a Minecraft & Roblox 2-day camp and an Artificial Intelligence Explorers 2-day camp. 

More information: Coding Camps For Kids in - Glen Allen (Glen Allen) | Code Ninjas


M14 Hoops Winter Break Camps (January 2nd-3rd) 

Address: 1 All Star Boulevard, Glen Allen, VA 23059 (Court #5)

Activities: Shooting & Defense Camp

More information: 2024/5 Winter Break Camps: M14Hoops - Richmond West


Martial Arts of West End's Winter Break Camps 2024 (December 23rd - 24th; 30th - 31st & January 2nd - 3rd) 

Address: Martial Arts of West End, 10454 Ridgefield Pkwy, Henrico, VA  23233

Activities: You can pick 1 or all days. 

More information: member-site.net/VIP/default.aspx?PR--bbPJJM


Young Chefs Academy Culinary Winter Camps (December 26th - 27th; 30th - 31st & January 2nd - 3rd) 

Address: Young Chefs Academy, 2230 John Rolfe Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23233

Activities: Young chefs put their culinary skills to the test to produce their own mouth-watering SWEET and SAVORY creations. Every day is a new curriculum (so no two days are alike). Sign up for one day or all 6-days of Winter Camp. There's also a TEAMED Camp option.

More information: Kids Culinary Camps | Young Chefs Academy




Hanover

Winter Break @ Air Park Kids Zone (December 23rd - January 3rd)

Address: Airpark Kids Zone, 11169 Air Park Rd, Ashland, VA 23005

Activities: Crafts, relay games, fort building and more!

More information: Winter Break @ Air Park Kids Zone


Camp Hanover Winter Camp (December 28th - December 30th)

Address: Camp Hanover, 3163 Parsleys Mill Rd, Mechanicsville, VA 23111

Activities: Two-night mini camp featuring archery, a climbing wall, and crafts. Cookouts, hikes, annual bonfire and songs around a campfire.

More information: Winter Camp - Camp Hanover


Winter Play Days Montpelier Recreation Center (December 26th & 27th; January 2nd & 3rd)

Address: Montpelier Recreation Center and Library, 15302 Clazemont Rd, Montpelier, VA 23192

Activities: Full day sports & games; arts & crafts, dance parties & more! Ages 6-10. Pre-registration required. 

More information: Winter Play Days


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