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Summer Camp COVID-19 Updates

Updated June 16th

By Beth Bell, Publisher May 17, 2020

We've been keeping in close contact with area summer camp providers and will update this article and share with you on social media as we continue to receive updates.   

So far, the following camps plan to be open this summer.


Camps for Elementary Aged Children



Camp Eagle Virginia Click to learn more! 

NEW! Parkway Kids Summer Camps 2020 is offering a full-day summer camp program rising 1st-6th grade kids. This on-site day camp with small group sizes is perfect for working parents in need of fun activities for their school-aged child. Learn More.

NEW! Summer Art Day Camp 5 weeks of creative, fun, and stimulating art explorations for children ages 6-12, lead by experienced art teachers. Learn More.

NEW! Summer Camps at the Science Museum of Western Virginia encourage hypothesis testing, problem solving, and teamwork to complete hands-on science challenges.Learn More

NEW! Summer Camps at the Making Foundation are on! Get the details and register.

Honeytree Early Learning Center plans to proceed with with Summer Camps as planned, beginning on June 1st.  Jammin through the Decades is for kids ages 1st grade to 12 years.   Field trips will not begin until mid-June or later, depending on COVID-19 related updates. Learn More here. 

The YMCA will continue with camps as planned, with the suggested guidelines from social services. In addition, they are offering a Virtual Clubhouse. Find Your Best Summer Here

Kinderdance Roanoke is now offering a virtual camp , Beach Week for ages 3-5, June 22-26. kinderdance.com to register

Roanoke Children's Theatre plans to start on June 22nd with their Moana, Jr Camp for 3rd-8th graders.  Please visit their page to see the new summer schedule. 

Celebrate Kids will open on May 26th with limited enrollment and adherence to the governor and CDC guidelines.  Learn more and register here. 

First Baptist's VBS has been moved online. Get the scoop here! 

Mill Mountain Theatre Virtual Camps. Learn More.

Mill Mountain Zoo has summer camps and many other fun programs planned. Details and Registration Here! 

Kids Square has Summer Camps to Go! Check out these fun camps here! 

Bricks 4 Kidz camps start this week! Great for ages 5-13.  Bricks for Kidz Registration

Learning camps and programming by Goodspeed Learning Consultants  Learn More.

 


Camps for Tweens & Teens


Camp Eagle Virginia Click to learn more! 

NEW! Summer Camps at the Science Museum of Western Virginia encourage hypothesis testing, problem solving, and teamwork to complete hands-on science challenges.

NEW! Summer Camps at the Making Foundation are on! Get the details and register.

Build Smart Institute is planning to offer an adjusted Summer Enrichment Program which includes (3) One week sessions, as follows:

·        Session One, July 13 to July 17th for 11 and 12 year olds

·        Session Two, July 20th to July 24th for 13 and 14 year olds

·        Session Three, July 27th to July 31st for 15-17 year olds

Learn more about Build Smart Institute Here. 

Roanoke Children's Theatre plans to start on June 22nd with their Moana, Jr Camp for 3rd-8th graders. 

Mill Mountain Theatre Virtual Camps. Learn More.

Virginia Outside will be hosting private fishing camps. Virginia Outside Fishing Camps

Camp Alta Mons Camp at Home


Camps that have been cancelled


RVSPCA Pre-Veterinary Camps

Crowder Ridge Overnight Camp

The Taubman Museum of art has cancelled all summer camps but are offering lots of fantastic programming on their web site, including hands-on art projects, exhibition spotlights, and more. Check it out here:  http://www.taubmanmuseum.org/virtual

Camp Alta Mons has canceled but is offering free virtual camps and alternative camping arrangements at their site. We'll have more information next week!


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