Richmond, VA – The
Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities (PRCF) continues to
take the safety and health of our patrons as a top priority. Based on current
guidelines and careful consideration, PRCF has made the decision to change the
model of programming for Summer 2020. We will not be offering traditional summer
camps this year, which includes the Great Summer Escape Day Camp, Generation Z
Teen Camp, All About Art Camp, Summer Dance Intensive, and Outdoor Adventure
Camp. However, we will be piloting the following programs below for the month
of July and continue to assess our offerings beginning in August.
PRCF will host a free “Summer Fun Pop Up” at 20 locations across the city for ages 6 to 12
years old. This free summer programming will be held entirely outdoors, include
games that have minimal contact, and operate from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday
through Friday. Children ages 18 and under would also have an opportunity to
eat breakfast and lunch through the USDA Meals for Kids Federal Food Program.
“Choose Your Own Summer Adventure” in
partnership with Richmond Public Library and other local community partners,
will offer a fun filled virtual summer of art, dance, and outdoor education
opportunities that can be completed at your convenience. While the program
itself is free, parents will have the option of registering their child for a
camp in the box pack that will include all materials for art and outdoor
education projects. Interested parents can register at https://parksandrecreation.richmondgov.com
at a cost of $25 per child per week. Those that are looking for an art only
program can also register at the above link at a cost of $50 per child, which
will include a project than can be done over multiple weeks. Age appropriate
classes will be posted on the department’s social media channels.
Both camp options will begin on Monday, July 6.
“Choose Your Own Summer Adventure” will
begin registration on Monday, June 22.
For more information about how the City of
Richmond is responding to COVID-19, please visit www.richmondgov.com/covid19.
