Summer is the perfect time for curious and energetic students to try new things. In 2023, we’re offering nearly 100 full-day, half-day, and single-session summer camps (plus lunch, early drop-off, and extended-day care) for children in grades JK-12. General registration is now open!
At Steward’s Summer Experience, old favorites are back and new camps have arrived! Our selection includes academics, athletics, arts, innovation, and traditional camps. Take a look at the calendar or scroll below to see an interactive listing of all camps.
Our flexible model allows each family to plan the best possible summer for their needs. Whether morning or afternoon sessions only or full days in camp, each parent can plan an engaging and enriching schedule for their camper. We’re proud that our camps draw students from throughout the greater Richmond area; at least 50% of our campers attend other schools during the school year, and we love welcoming them to our conveniently located campus!
Afternoon Adventures is the perfect way to extend your camp day. Every Monday afternoon is spent at Steward with a variety of entertaining visitors, and field trips are taken to local places every Tuesday through Friday. This camp can be done separately or as part of an entire Summer Experience day. This is a popular afternoon offering that fills up early.
Dates: June 12-16, June 19-23, June 26-30, July 10-14, July 17-21, July 24-28, July 31-August 4, August 7-11, August 14-18; 12-4 p.m.
Students will increase coordination, balance, flexibility, strength, and self-confidence through tumbling, hopping, stretching, and conditioning. Our certified instructors will progressively help develop skills such as donkey kicks, log rolls, forward rolls, backward rolls, handstands, cartwheels, and handspring progressions using proper form and execution.
During this camp, children will practice different styles of dance, explore creative motion, and learn ballet basics and the high-energy styles of jazz and hip hop. This is the perfect way for children to learn about dance, make new friends, and get moving! All skill levels are welcome, and no dance experience is necessary.
Date and Time: June 12-16, August 7-11; (Gr. K-2) 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
This camp will be focused on learning language arts skills specifically related to the process of reading — concepts of print, vocabulary, and writing; associating letters with sounds; and blending letter sounds to form words and sentences. Campers will explore rich literature and writing through centers, individual and small group instruction, exploration of books, and play to help with reading readiness.
…in a land far, far away…! Join us as we explore timeless classics and new-age folk tales. Bring your favorite storybook characters to life in this imaginative and fantastical camp. And they’ll ride into the sunset happily ever after!
This is a school-readiness offering that will work to acclimate your camper to components of the traditional academic curriculum at an independent or public school. This is a process-oriented class that will promote essential school-readiness skills. Each week will build on information covered in the previous camp session, however, the camp is accessible for new students to join at any time. Structured play, outdoor time, and crafts will be included as essential components of this camp to help your little one learn.
Instructors: Amy Hendrick, Ashley Lenhart, Robbin Hataway, Mary Ann Taylor, Steward faculty Time: 1-4 p.m. Cost: $215
Our youngest campers will enjoy the magic of science in this camp focused on experimentation. Learn about how things fly, chemical reactions, and physical science while exploring the natural world. Building and engineering will also be designed as campers learn about what makes science work.
This high-octane combination of obstacle training, martial arts, gymnastics, and freestyle movement is designed to harness the limitless energy of young ninjas for a total body workout that builds strength, endurance, and character. Our students increase coordination, agility, strength, and self-confidence through ninja skills and obstacle course training.
Date and Time: June 19-23, July 24-28, August 7-11, 1-4 p.m.
Take a dash of engineering and a sprinkle of earth science, toss it together with some fun and games, and you have a STEAM-based camp. Our future scientists will explore different worlds of science through take-home creations. Join us for this exciting journey into the world of science.
Activities will help engage every child to develop improved handwriting and school-based skills that translate into the classroom. These groups will be FUN, but they will also be centered around improving legibility and foundational writing skills, including sensory strategies. The therapist will provide activities that are focused on preparing children for the upcoming school year and will tailor individual feedback for each child to help them to reach their goals.
Date and Time: June 19-23, July 24-28; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Hola! Campers will participate in fun, engaging, and enriching activities in Spanish. Each day is full of fun songs, games, crafts, and storytelling. Whether new to the language or experienced, we will have a great time!
This DIY class is for all the artsy-craftsy kids who love to express themselves with one-of-a-kind masterpieces. Students plan, design, and create various creations. Discover your crafty side and sharpen your creativity as we design many mementos to be treasured!
Buckle up! Campers will jump into our time machines, traveling forward and backward in time to decades such as the 1980s, 1990s, and 2050s in this exciting and innovative camp. From the baseball era of the 1920s to the disco jams of the 1970s and the futuristic art of the 3000s, your child will have a groovy, far-out time!
This is a school-readiness offering that will work to acclimate your camper to components of the traditional academic curriculum at an independent or public school. This is a process-oriented class that will promote essential school-readiness skills. Each week will build on information covered in the previous camp session, however, the camp is accessible for new students to join at any time. Structured play, outdoor time, and crafts will be included as essential components of this camp to help your little one learn.
Instructors: Amy Hendrick, Ashley Lenhart, Robbin Hataway, Mary Ann Taylor, Steward faculty
3, 2, 1…blast off! Suit up for a mission to the International Space Station or train for a landing on the moon. Campers will explore and learn as we travel through space looking for planets, black holes, aliens, and galaxies in this thrilling new camp!
This is a school-readiness offering that will work to acclimate your camper to components of the traditional academic curriculum at an independent or public school. This is a process-oriented class that will promote essential school-readiness skills. Each week will build on information covered in the previous camp session, however, the camp is accessible for new students to join at any time. Structured play, outdoor time, and crafts will be included as essential components of this camp to help your little one learn.
Instructors: Amy Hendrick, Ashley Lenhart, Robbin Hataway, Mary Ann Taylor, Steward faculty
Campers will stoke their creative passions by conducting science experiments and building various models and designs. The building phase will focus on reusing real-world materials to build existing and imaginative designs. Science experiments will focus on connecting young students with the natural world while helping to engender a lifelong love of science.
Are you ready to bug out? Explore the world of bugs as you sing songs, create crafts, and complete math and reading activities focused on the lives of these crawly creatures. We’ll learn about ladybugs, bees, spiders, and many more as we have fun getting buggy!
Students will increase coordination, balance, flexibility, strength, and self-confidence through tumbling, hopping, stretching, and conditioning. Our certified instructors will progressively help develop skills such as donkey kicks, log rolls, forward rolls, backward rolls, handstands, cartwheels, and handspring progressions using proper form and execution.
Come make a splash with us on an adventure into the world below the ocean's surface. Learn about jellyfish, sharks, eels, and more! We'll create crafts, play games, and sing songs to learn about what makes each sea creature special.
Unicorns and dragons and fairies, oh my! Come get magical with us as we learn about mythical creatures and even dream up our own. Campers will dive into books, games, and arts and crafts riddled with mermaids, ogres, and yetis!
This is a school-readiness offering that will work to acclimate your camper to components of the traditional academic curriculum at an independent or public school. This is a process-oriented class that will promote essential school-readiness skills. Each week will build on information covered in the previous camp session, however, the camp is accessible for new students to join at any time. Structured play, outdoor time, and crafts will be included as essential components of this camp to help your little one learn. Instructors: Amy Hendrick, Ashley Lenhart, Robbin Hataway, Mary Ann Taylor, Steward faculty Time: 1-4 p.m. Cost: $215
Mini-Math Brains is for all young mathematicians. Campers will learn about basic addition and subtraction, graphing, telling time, fractions, word problems, and money. Campers will have plenty of time for fun with education-based play and will develop math skills to help with future STEAM success.
Does your young athlete love sports? In this sports camp specially designed for our littlest campers, budding athletes will enjoy an action-packed week of soccer, kickball, and other favorites. Each day will have sessions in two or more different sports with an emphasis on sportsmanship and teamwork. Fundamentals will be reviewed and reinforced each day, followed by prizes and popsicles.
Our youngest campers will learn proper techniques in the kitchen, including hygiene, safety, and cooking techniques. This camp is designed to connect children to the joy of cooking and establish a love of healthy eating. Expect your camper to want to help out at home after they spend a week in this camp making delicious and healthy recipes.
Date and Time: July 17-21, July 31-August 4; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Come explore the third rock from the sun with us! From land to sea, creek to mountain, and beetle to wildebeest, campers will learn all about Mother Earth and her inhabitants, including how we can be kinder to our planet. You won’t want to miss this!
This is a school-readiness offering that will work to acclimate your camper to components of the traditional academic curriculum at an independent or public school. This is a process-oriented class that will promote essential school-readiness skills. Each week will build on information covered in the previous camp session, however, the camp is accessible for new students to join at any time. Structured play, outdoor time, and crafts will be included as essential components of this camp to help your little one learn.
Instructors: Amy Hendrick, Ashley Lenhart, Robbin Hataway, Mary Ann Taylor, Steward faculty
Saddle up, partner! Learn all about the wild west while creating fun builds.
Campers will follow model plans designed by engineers and architects as they build with LEGO® bricks. The LEGO® project kits offered will give campers the opportunity to learn STEM-based principles through fun and educational play. These camps will help children improve fine motor skills, build self-esteem, and learn important classroom lessons such as organization and following directions. Campers will also have the opportunity to explore their imaginations through free play. Date and Time: July 24-28; 1-4 p.m.
This high-octane combination of obstacle training, martial arts, gymnastics, and freestyle movement is designed to harness the limitless energy of young ninjas for a total body workout that builds strength, endurance, and character. Our students increase coordination, agility, strength, and self-confidence through ninja skills and obstacle course training.
Date and Time: June 19-23, July 24-28, August 7-11, 1-4 p.m.
Prepare for entering JK/preschool in this full-day camp that simulates the traditional JK Day. The camp is structured for any student preparing to begin their love of learning at the junior kindergarten level. Campers will experience the academic day, specials, and transitions. To simulate our class size, this camp will be limited in size.
Develop school-readiness skills and bridge the gap from JK/preschool to kindergarten at this fun camp. The activities will help students feel comfortable in a new setting while they are being introduced to the routines of kindergarten. Children will explore the classroom, meet new friends, and interact with faculty. This camp is suitable for any student preparing for kindergarten and developing the skills necessary for success in school.
Develop school-readiness skills and bridge the gap from JK/preschool to kindergarten at this fun camp. The activities will help students feel comfortable in a new setting while they are being introduced to the routines of kindergarten. Children will explore the classroom, meet new friends, and interact with faculty. This camp is suitable for any student preparing for kindergarten and developing the skills necessary for success in school.
Shoot and SCORE this summer with soccer! Each young athlete will learn new skills on the field and cultivate important values such as teamwork and good sportsmanship. Students will learn how to pass, dribble, and shoot through fun and interactive team games.
Dates and Time: July 24-28; 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Cost: $190
Our youngest campers will learn proper techniques in the kitchen, including hygiene, safety, and cooking techniques. This camp is designed to connect children to the joy of cooking and establish a love of healthy eating. Expect your camper to want to help out at home after they spend a week in this camp making delicious and healthy recipes.
Date and Time: July 17-21, July 31-August 4; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Is there a doctor in the camp? Join us as we turn camp into Mini-Med School. Our little doctors will use stuffed animal patients to take blood pressure readings, give “stitches,” put on casts, and make their own first-aid kits, all while learning about what doctors, dentists, EMTs, and other medical professionals do on a daily basis.
“Water” you doing the week of July 31?! Dive into the deep blue sea with us as we get to know many of the creatures that live in the ocean. Campers will dive into books, educational videos, and arts and crafts to learn all about the vast ocean network that is home to orcas, seahorses, and guppies. We’re “shore” your child will “reel-y” love it!
This is a school-readiness offering that will work to acclimate your camper to components of the traditional academic curriculum at an independent or public school. This is a process-oriented class that will promote essential school-readiness skills. Each week will build on information covered in the previous camp session, however, the camp is accessible for new students to join at any time. Structured play, outdoor time, and crafts will be included as essential components of this camp to help your little one learn.
Instructors: Amy Hendrick, Ashley Lenhart, Robbin Hataway, Mary Ann Taylor, Steward faculty
Now I know my ABCs, won’t you come and draw with me? Make the alphabet come to life through an exciting variety of arts and crafts activities! Alphabet Art will expose campers to learning letter-sound relationships, letter formation, and sensory experiences. M N O ordinary camp experience!
This is a school-readiness offering that will work to acclimate your camper to components of the traditional academic curriculum at an independent or public school. This is a process-oriented class that will promote essential school-readiness skills. Each week will build on information covered in the previous camp session, however, the camp is accessible for new students to join at any time. Structured play, outdoor time, and crafts will be included as essential components of this camp to help your little one learn.
Instructors: Amy Hendrick, Ashley Lenhart, Robbin Hataway, Mary Ann Taylor, Steward faculty
If you love cars and trucks, this is the camp for you. Come build your very own super-charged vehicle and become an engineer!
Campers will follow model plans designed by engineers and architects as they build with LEGO® bricks. The LEGO® project kits offered will give campers the opportunity to learn STEM-based principles through fun and educational play. These camps will help children improve fine motor skills, build self-esteem, and learn important classroom lessons such as organization and following directions. Campers will also have the opportunity to explore their imaginations through free play. Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz staff Date and Time: August 7-11; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Cost: $215
This high-octane combination of obstacle training, martial arts, gymnastics, and freestyle movement is designed to harness the limitless energy of young ninjas for a total body workout that builds strength, endurance, and character. Our students increase coordination, agility, strength, and self-confidence through ninja skills and obstacle course training.
Date and Time: June 19-23, July 24-28, August 7-11, 1-4 p.m.
During this camp, children will practice different styles of dance, explore creative motion, and learn ballet basics and the high-energy styles of jazz and hip hop. This is the perfect way for children to learn about dance, make new friends, and get moving! All skill levels are welcome, and no dance experience is necessary.
Date and Time: June 12-16, August 7-11; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
5, 4, 3, 2, 1, blast off! Your camper will be headed to a galaxy far, far away to learn about earth and the amazing solar system. Discover all things galactic, such as comets, planets, shooting stars, rockets, and more. Learn about flight and the adventures of space travel, and participate in a rocket launch!
Do you know which dinosaur was nicknamed “long neck?” Do you know which dinosaur had the biggest head? Join us for a colossal journey into the world of dinosaurs. Build a dinosaur replica and conduct an archaeological dig just like a real paleontologist. In Dino Discovery, you will have a swamp-stomping good time.
Grab your passport because we are going to take a journey around the world! Visit a new country each lesson through literature, games, art activities, geography, and history. Discover the thrills of travel without leaving school! Date and Time: Aug. 14-18; 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Cost: $215
All aboard for a week of trains, planes, boats, and automobiles! Campers will learn all about different modes of transportation and use different materials to design their own vehicles. You won’t want to miss this “wheely” fun week!
This is a school-readiness offering that will work to acclimate your camper to components of the traditional academic curriculum at an independent or public school. This is a process-oriented class that will promote essential school-readiness skills. Each week will build on information covered in the previous camp session, however, the camp is accessible for new students to join at any time. Structured play, outdoor time, and crafts will be included as essential components of this camp to help your little one learn.
Instructors: Amy Hendrick, Ashley Lenhart, Robbin Hataway, Mary Ann Taylor, Steward faculty
To close out the summer, join us for an extra-fun, week-long extravaganza of on-campus activities and off-campus field trips. Students will meet at Steward each morning and head off for full- and half-day adventures. Examples of activities include arts and crafts, trips to Fredericksburg FunLand or Go Ape ropes course, and other exciting opportunities in and around the Richmond area. This is our most popular camp.
Afternoon Adventures is the perfect way to extend your camp day. Every Monday afternoon is spent at Steward with a variety of entertaining visitors, and field trips are taken to local places every Tuesday through Friday. This camp can be done separately or as part of an entire Summer Experience day. This is a popular afternoon offering that fills up early.
Dates: June 12-16, June 19-23, June 26-30, July 10-14, July 17-21, July 24-28, July 31-August 4, August 7-11, August 14-18; 12-4 p.m.
Time to get out and explore! This camp will focus on learning about plants and wildlife, spending quality time outside, and having fun. Campers will get to play games, make crafts, and get a close-up look at the world. Featuring exciting trips to trails, the James River, and more, students will leave this camp with a new love for all the outdoors has to offer!
Date and Time: June 12-16, June 26-30, August 7-11; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Advanced Robotics: Building Sumo Bots (Gr. 2-5) - This advanced robotic camp will lean a little more towards the coding than building. Campers will use a Scratch-based program to create movement with their builds in this bot-based camp.
Campers will follow model plans designed by engineers and architects as they build with LEGO® bricks. The LEGO® project kits offered will give campers the opportunity to learn STEM-based principles through fun and educational play. These camps will help children improve fine motor skills, build self-esteem, and learn important classroom lessons such as organization and following directions. Campers will also have the opportunity to explore their imaginations through free play. Date and Time: June 12-16; 1-4 p.m.
Have your child travel back to the time when dinosaurs ruled the Earth! Campers will follow model plans designed by engineers and architects as they build with LEGO® bricks.
Campers will follow model plans designed by engineers and architects as they build with LEGO® bricks. The LEGO® project kits offered will give campers the opportunity to learn STEM-based principles through fun and educational play. These camps will help children improve fine motor skills, build self-esteem, and learn important classroom lessons such as organization and following directions. Campers will also have the opportunity to explore their imaginations through free play. Date and Time: June 12-16; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Students will increase coordination, balance, flexibility, strength, and self-confidence through tumbling, hopping, stretching, and conditioning. Our certified instructors will progressively help develop skills such as donkey kicks, log rolls, forward rolls, backward rolls, handstands, cartwheels, and handspring progressions using proper form and execution.
During this camp, children will practice different styles of dance, explore creative motion, and learn ballet basics and the high-energy styles of jazz and hip hop. This is the perfect way for children to learn about dance, make new friends, and get moving! All skill levels are welcome, and no dance experience is necessary.
Date and Time: June 12-16, August 7-11; (Gr. K-2) 9 a.m.-12 p.m.,(Gr. 3-5) 1-4 p.m.
Learn the fundamentals of field hockey in this immersive camp. Whether new to the game or have previous experience, this camp will help expose your camper to one of history’s oldest sports. The camp will take place outdoors, but campers will also learn the skills of indoor hockey to develop well-rounded skills.
Calling all wizard fans! This is like no other camp you have experienced. We will take a magical journey into the world of wizards. We will design wands, make magic potions, go on a magical creature hunt, play quidditch, and participate in activities that will astound all muggles. Date and Time: June12-16; 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Cost: $215
Your child can make multiple new projects this week, all while improving their skills and having fun. Campers will have the option to choose from several different projects. Beginner level projects will include pillows, key chains, and a tote bag. All skill levels welcome!
Does your young athlete love sports? In the on-campus morning program, campers will enjoy an action-packed week of touch football, soccer, street hockey, dodgeball, and other favorites. Each day will have sessions in two or more different sports with an emphasis on sportsmanship and teamwork. Fundamentals will be reviewed and reinforced each day during game time, followed by prizes, popsicles, and fun.
Dates and Time: June 12-16, July 10-14; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
This full-day sports camp will take place at K&L Sports in nearby Montpelier, with transportation provided to and from Steward each day. K&L Sports promotes sportsmanship and camaraderie while increasing athletic skill level, using a 6-to-1 student-to-pro ratio. Each week, the activities include tennis, basketball, baseball, horseshoes, swimming, football, soccer, whiffle ball, dodgeball, kickball, frisbee, hiking, and other field and team games.
Dates and Time: June 19-23, July 10-14; 8:20 a.m.-4:20 p.m.
Cost Per Week: $380 (includes transportation), $320 (without transportation)
Steward’s Baseball Camp focuses on fundamentals and skill development with an exciting game each day while each camper receives individualized attention and drills for continued improvement at home. The daily routine will include work on throwing, fielding, and hitting, followed by the opportunity to apply new and improved skills in the games. Each camper will leave camp a better baseball player with a focus on the fundamentals of the game.
Come build your favorite superheroes or create your own in this superpowered camp!
Campers will follow model plans designed by engineers and architects as they build with LEGO® bricks. The LEGO® project kits offered will give campers the opportunity to learn STEM-based principles through fun and educational play. These camps will help children improve fine motor skills, build self-esteem, and learn important classroom lessons such as organization and following directions. Campers will also have the opportunity to explore their imaginations through free play. Date and Time: June 12-16; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Do you have spirit? Let's hear it! Catch the spirit of cheerleading as you join The Steward School cheerleaders and coaches for a week of fun. Campers will not only learn cheers and dances, but will also work on the fundamentals of cheerleading, including basic motions, jumps, and stunts with an emphasis on safety. Campers will showcase what they learn when they perform a mini-routine for parents and guests at the week's end.
This high-octane combination of obstacle training, martial arts, gymnastics, and freestyle movement is designed to harness the limitless energy of young ninjas for a total body workout that builds strength, endurance, and character. Our students increase coordination, agility, strength, and self-confidence through ninja skills and obstacle course training.
Date and Time: June 19-23, July 24-28, August 7-11, 1-4 p.m.
Enjoy flag football skill development, contests, game situational strategy, and, most importantly, tournament-style play! Games, games, and more games is the centerpiece of our philosophy on how players can improve and increase students’ love of the sport at the same time. The proven curriculum and programming formula allows us to roll through the day weaving high-intensity and low-impact activities together so that every type of kid has their moment to shine.
Ever dream of flying a drone? From flying to rolling to jumping, this camp will teach you all about flying drones! With safety in mind, your camper will be given unique tasks and challenges to navigate through, around, and over obstacles. Communication, teamwork, and creativity will be needed! This hands-on, immersive camp will be educational and fun for your child all week long.
Activities will help engage every child to develop improved handwriting and school-based skills that translate into the classroom. These groups will be FUN, but they will also be centered around improving legibility and foundational writing skills, including sensory strategies. The therapist will provide activities that are focused on preparing children for the upcoming school year and will tailor individual feedback for each child to help them to reach their goals.
Date and Time: June 19-23, July 24-28; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Hola! Campers will participate in fun, engaging, and enriching activities in Spanish. Each day is full of fun songs, games, crafts, and storytelling. Whether new to the language or experienced, we will have a great time!
This DIY class is for all the artsy-craftsy kids who love to express themselves with one-of-a-kind masterpieces. Students plan, design, and create various creations. Discover your crafty side and sharpen your creativity as we design many mementos to be treasured!
Learn to fly a drone and all about their importance in different real-life situations! Campers will split up into teams and face off in this action-packed camp to take on the roles of a flight squad. This camp will include a lot of fun and realistic challenges where campers can creatively outsmart their opponents and solve challenging problems. Campers will learn all features of a drone and how to work with a team, take initiative, and become more confident in their skills throughout the week.
Campers will develop cooking skills, kitchen safety, food preparation, ingredient sourcing, proper food handling, and presentation. Through hands-on participation, children build life-enriching skills and experience the thrill of discovering, creating, and tasting new foods. Children eat what they create in class and take recipe copies home. Each week will feature new recipes and continue to develop skills for first-time or seasoned chefs alike!
Dates: June 19-23, June 26-30, July 10-14, July 17-21, July 24-28, August 14-18; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Tap into the incredible practice of stop-motion film production and learn the technique from the ground up. Using both stop-motion and paper animation techniques plus scripting, students can create the stories of their choosing. Stop Motion Camp contains everything students need to create their own, individual movies, including top-quality clay, fun-to-use software, cameras, and an amazing curriculum that turns anyone into a filmmaker.
Next Level Basketball camp is designed to teach all aspects of the game. Your athlete will work with Coach Foley on the basic fundamentals of shooting, ball handling, and passing and will play in 1-on-1, 3-on-3, and 5-on-5 tournaments. There will also be other games and contests with chances to win great prizes. Coach Foley’s camps are known for bringing fun and excitement to basketball.
Dates and Time: June 26-30, July 17-21, July 31-August 4; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost Per Week: $265 ($250 if paid by April 1)
To register and for more information, go to www.bobfoleybasketball.net or contact Bob Foley at (804) 387-9493 or bob@bobfoleybasketball.net. Registration must take place directly with Bob Foley Next Level Basketball and not through The Steward School.
Ready your pickaxe, design a house, or prepare a defense against a dragon. Players will work solo and in teams to create things from the world of Minecraft.
Campers will follow model plans designed by engineers and architects as they build with LEGO® bricks. The LEGO® project kits offered will give campers the opportunity to learn STEM-based principles through fun and educational play. These camps will help children improve fine motor skills, build self-esteem, and learn important classroom lessons such as organization and following directions. Campers will also have the opportunity to explore their imaginations through free play.
Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz staff
Date and Time: June 26-30; 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Cost: $215
Students will learn the basics of coding and computer science as they collaborate to program robots to complete tasks, work with emojis as they dive into the online Codemoji platform, and participate in offline unplugged coding activities and games. The Codemoji Coder program will challenge students as they advance through HTML, CS, and JS coding basics and promote the desire to continue their coding learning outside of the classroom.
Date and Time: June 26-30, July 10-14; 9 a.m.-12 p.m., August 7-11; 1-4 p.m.
Students build animation, websites, and video games; explore multiple coding languages; program robots; create STEM-based projects both on and offline; and are encouraged to share their projects on our web-based platform when they get home. Students also work with interactive circuit boards to understand the basics of currents and work with their teacher to build a handful of fun hands-on projects!
Date and Time: June 26-30, July 31-August 4; 1-4 p.m., July 17-21; 9 a.m. -12 p.m. Cost: $215
Refresh your campers’ skills in this math and science camp this summer! For one week, students will be engaged in learning both math and science, which will help prepare them for the upcoming year. This camp will include interactive games and real-life scenarios that will make learning easy and fun.
Time to get out and explore! This camp will focus on learning about plants and wildlife, spending quality time outside, and having fun. Campers will get to play games, make crafts, and get a close-up look at the world. Featuring exciting trips to trails, the James River, and more, students will leave this camp with a new love for all the outdoors has to offer!
Date and Time: June 12-16, June 26-30, August 7-11; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Designed for beginners in music, students will be able to experiment with multiple different instruments to try a variety of music styles. In-class use of piano, guitar, ukulele, and percussion will be included in this camp. Each day will focus on different instruments and different music styles so that your child will leave this camp with more knowledge and appreciation for music.
Date and Time: June 26-30, July 31-August 4; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Chess RVA teaches your child how to play chess and become a better player. Playing chess helps kids think more clearly and improves math and reading skills. Classes include both instruction and supervised play. Chess RVA offers all the tools you will need to introduce chess to beginners or guide the more experienced player toward competitive play. Other board games such as Backgammon, Blokus, Mancala, Q-bitz, and Set will be used to help expand the strategic mind.
Date and Time: June 26-30, August 7-11; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Activities will include reading for a purpose through a novel study, instruction in reading strategies, independent and small group reading with teacher coaching, and writing about reading. This will be a perfect opportunity for club members to re-engage as readers and review literacy skills before school begins. The older students will also focus on critical analysis and decoding literary themes and structures. Date and Time: June 26-30; 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Cost: $215
This one-week fishing camp is designed to spark interest in fishing and teach basic tactics as well as get our younger campers outdoors and having fun. We fish in a combination of public and private ponds and reservoirs, and will often find an hour to splash around in a local river in search of crayfish, frogs, and salamanders. Safety is our number one priority, so all campers will wear life jackets when in the water or on a boat. We maintain a 1-to-5 counselor-to-camper ratio to ensure every camper gets some one-on-one time each day to advance their skills. Virginia Outside provides all bait and tackle, rods and reels, and life jackets.
Campers will develop cooking skills, kitchen safety, food preparation, ingredient sourcing, proper food handling, and presentation. Through hands-on participation, children build life-enriching skills and experience the thrill of discovering, creating, and tasting new foods. Children eat what they create in class and take recipe copies home. Each week will feature new recipes and continue to develop skills for first-time or seasoned chefs alike!
Dates: June 19-23, June 26-30, July 10-14, July 17-21, July 24-28, August 14-18; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
This full-day sports camp will take place at K&L Sports in nearby Montpelier, with transportation provided to and from Steward each day. K&L Sports promotes sportsmanship and camaraderie while increasing athletic skill level, using a 6-to-1 student-to-pro ratio. Each week, the activities include tennis, basketball, baseball, horseshoes, swimming, football, soccer, whiffle ball, dodgeball, kickball, frisbee, hiking, and other field and team games.
Dates and Time: June 19-23, July 10-14; 8:20 a.m.-4:20 p.m.
Cost Per Week: $380 (includes transportation), $320 (without transportation)
Learn the ways of the force and create anything from the world of Star Wars.
Campers will follow model plans designed by engineers and architects as they build with LEGO® bricks. The LEGO® project kits offered will give campers the opportunity to learn STEM-based principles through fun and educational play. These camps will help children improve fine motor skills, build self-esteem, and learn important classroom lessons such as organization and following directions. Campers will also have the opportunity to explore their imaginations through free play.
Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz staff
Date and Time: July 10-14; 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Cost: $215
Students will learn the basics of coding and computer science as they collaborate to program robots to complete tasks, work with emojis as they dive into the online Codemoji platform, and participate in offline unplugged coding activities and games. The Codemoji Coder program will challenge students as they advance through HTML, CS, and JS coding basics and promote the desire to continue their coding learning outside of the classroom.
Date and Time: June 26-30, July 10-14; 9 a.m.-12 p.m., August 7-11; 1-4 p.m.
Does your third, fourth, or fifth grader love gaming? Learn to create your own game! Codemoji’s computer science programs teach students to enjoy all things related to coding and the web while building problem-solving and creative-thinking skills. We work with students to create a variety of mini-games that teach different common game concepts. Our games include things from maze designs with levels, snakes, and flappy bird-like games. Date and Time: July 10-14; 1-4 p.m., July 31-August 4, August 7-11; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Cost Per Week: $215
Students will increase coordination, balance, flexibility, strength, and self-confidence through tumbling, hopping, stretching, and conditioning. Our certified instructors will progressively help develop skills such as donkey kicks, log rolls, forward rolls, backward rolls, handstands, cartwheels, and handspring progressions using proper form and execution.
Refresh your campers’ skills in this math and science camp this summer! For one week, students will be engaged in learning both math and science that will help prepare them for the upcoming year. This camp will include interactive games and real-life scenarios that will make learning easy and fun.
Learn the fundamentals of Lacrosse with Lisa Moore, Steward’s varsity lacrosse coach. Girls will learn techniques for shooting, passing, and on and off ball movement, and will develop a love for the game of lacrosse. Campers should bring their own equipment, including stick, helmet, gloves, shoulder pads, elbow pads, cleats, and mouthguard. Limited supply of equipment will be available to new campers. Date and Time: July 10-14; 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Cost: $200
Does your young athlete love sports? In the on-campus morning program, campers will enjoy an action-packed week of touch football, soccer, street hockey, dodgeball, and other favorites. Each day will have sessions in two or more different sports with an emphasis on sportsmanship and teamwork. Fundamentals will be reviewed and reinforced each day during game time, followed by prizes, popsicles, and fun.
Dates and Time: June 12-16, July 10-14; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
This camp focuses on teaching the entire process of fishing from rigging rods, tying knots, and baiting hooks to driving boats with trolling motors, all while introducing campers to the great wealth of fishing opportunities the area has to offer. We have access to some great private ponds, where campers are assured success; the camp will split time between the ponds and the James River, where we will chase down our own river monsters (flathead and blue catfish up to 30 lbs.) right here in the city.
Date and Time: July 10-14, July 24-28; 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Open to all experience levels, this camp will focus on the basics of volleyball, including passing, setting, hitting, and serving. Instruction will include basic fundamental techniques and team building, and game play at the end of each day will give players a chance to put their new skills to use.
Date and Time: July 10-14, July 24-28; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
This full-day camp addresses the literacy needs of children at all levels of ability. Reading instruction is designed to build decoding skills, fluency, comprehension, and an understanding of how to choose appropriate reading material (“just right” books). Writing instruction is focused on the quality of storytelling and the mechanics of writing. Daily word work builds skills in phonemic awareness, phonics, spelling, and handwriting.
Campers will develop cooking skills, kitchen safety, food preparation, ingredient sourcing, proper food handling, and presentation. Through hands-on participation, children build life-enriching skills and experience the thrill of discovering, creating, and tasting new foods. Children eat what they create in class and take recipe copies home. Each week will feature new recipes and continue to develop skills for first-time or seasoned chefs alike!
Dates: June 19-23, June 26-30, July 10-14, July 17-21, July 24-28, August 14-18; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Join us for a two-week exploration into these wonderful art forms. The first week will focus on several different hand-building techniques in clay. We will also draw inspiration from famous artists to paint as students let their creativity shine through their in-depth projects.
Date and Time: TWO-WEEK CAMP July 10-14 and July 17-21, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Next Level Basketball camp is designed to teach all aspects of the game. Your athlete will work with Coach Foley on the basic fundamentals of shooting, ball handling, and passing and will play in 1-on-1, 3-on-3, and 5-on-5 tournaments. There will also be other games and contests with chances to win great prizes. Coach Foley’s camps are known for bringing fun and excitement to basketball.
Dates and Time: June 26-30, July 17-21, July 31-August 4; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost Per Week: $265 ($250 if paid by April 1)
To register and for more information, go to www.bobfoleybasketball.net or contact Bob Foley at (804) 387-9493 or bob@bobfoleybasketball.net. Registration must take place directly with Bob Foley Next Level Basketball and not through The Steward School.
The boys varsity lacrosse coach and his players will teach a range of fundamental skills in a fun, competitive atmosphere with daily games and contests on the field. This popular camp differentiates itself by providing a low player-to-coach ratio in order to dedicate greater attention to every child. Points of emphasis will include correct techniques for ground balls, throwing, catching, shooting, fast breaks, unsettled offense/defense, transition, and face-offs. Campers should bring their own equipment, including stick, helmet, gloves, shoulder pads, elbow pads, cleats, and mouthguard.
Contact Coach Tyler at jetyler1022@gmail.com with any equipment questions or to borrow (limited supply available).
This advanced robotic camp will lean a little more toward coding than building. Campers will use a Scratch-based program to create movement with their builds in this space-themed camp. Students will follow model plans designed by engineers and architects as they build with LEGO® bricks.
Campers will follow model plans designed by engineers and architects as they build with LEGO® bricks. The LEGO® project kits offered will give campers the opportunity to learn STEM-based principles through fun and educational play. These camps will help children improve fine motor skills, build self-esteem, and learn important classroom lessons such as organization and following directions. Campers will also have the opportunity to explore their imaginations through free play.
Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz staff Date and Time: July 17-21; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Cost: $215
Students build animation, websites, and video games; explore multiple coding languages; program robots; create STEM-based projects both on and offline; and are encouraged to share their projects on our web-based platform when they get home. Students also work with interactive circuit boards to understand the basics of currents and work with their teacher to build a handful of fun hands-on projects!
Date and Time: June 26-30, July 31-August 4; 1-4 p.m., July 17-21; 9 a.m. -12 p.m. Cost: $215
Does your young athlete love sports? In this sports camp specially designed for our littlest campers, budding athletes will enjoy an action-packed week of soccer, kickball, and other favorites. Each day will have sessions in two or more different sports with an emphasis on sportsmanship and teamwork. Fundamentals will be reviewed and reinforced each day, followed by prizes and popsicles.
This camp is filled with games and activities that will engage every rising first and second grader’s math brain! The best way to learn and practice math is by using concrete materials, manipulatives, and real-life situations; a fun, effective way to do this is through playing math games. At the end of the week, each camper will take home a folder full of learning games and manipulatives to continue building math confidence.
Come and learn the fundamentals of string instruments, music, and rhythm all in one week! This camp will include fun activities, practice, and introductory lessons in the ukulele. Participants will have the opportunity to learn to play songs as a group and individually. Campers will discover a new passion for music and learn the basics of rhythm and musical theory. The last day of camp will feature an informal recital.
Activities will include reading for a purpose through a novel study, instruction in reading strategies, independent and small group reading with teacher coaching, and writing about reading. This will be a perfect opportunity for club members to re-engage as readers and review literacy skills before school begins. The older students will also focus on critical analysis and decoding literary themes and structures.
Date and Time: July 17-21 (Gr. 4-5), July 31-August 4 (Gr. 4-5); 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Fishing, rock climbing, tubing, kayaking/canoeing, and looking under rocks in the river to see what’s there are just some of the activities in this awesome camp. We will explore the natural environment of the James River Park System and other area parks, creating a safe time for kids to be kids and enjoy time outside. Put on your outdoor clothes, tie your shoes tightly, and prepare for some adventure and excitement.
Date and Time: July 17-21, August 14-18; 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Campers will develop cooking skills, kitchen safety, food preparation, ingredient sourcing, proper food handling, and presentation. Through hands-on participation, children build life-enriching skills and experience the thrill of discovering, creating, and tasting new foods. Children eat what they create in class and take recipe copies home. Each week will feature new recipes and continue to develop skills for first-time or seasoned chefs alike!
Dates: June 19-23, June 26-30, July 10-14, July 17-21, July 24-28, August 14-18; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Athletes will score a great summer experience by attending the popular Steward Soccer Camp! They will learn all the important skills of the game, such as passing, shooting, trapping, and possession play. Camp will begin each day with a skill of the day, followed by technical training (fundamentals or skill games), and finally, team play.
Have your child join us on the bustling city streets paved with LEGO® bricks! Campers will follow model plans designed by engineers and architects as they build.
Campers will follow model plans designed by engineers and architects as they build with LEGO® bricks. The LEGO® project kits offered will give campers the opportunity to learn STEM-based principles through fun and educational play. These camps will help children improve fine motor skills, build self-esteem, and learn important classroom lessons such as organization and following directions. Campers will also have the opportunity to explore their imaginations through free play. Date and Time: July 24-28; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Have your child venture into the mind of a ninja in this ninja-themed camp! This camp has new designs using our expanded project kit. Campers will follow model plans designed by engineers and architects as they build with LEGO® bricks.
Campers will follow model plans designed by engineers and architects as they build with LEGO® bricks. The LEGO® project kits offered will give campers the opportunity to learn STEM-based principles through fun and educational play. These camps will help children improve fine motor skills, build self-esteem, and learn important classroom lessons such as organization and following directions. Campers will also have the opportunity to explore their imaginations through free play. Date and Time: July 24-28; 1-4 p.m.
This high-octane combination of obstacle training, martial arts, gymnastics, and freestyle movement is designed to harness the limitless energy of young ninjas for a total body workout that builds strength, endurance, and character. Our students increase coordination, agility, strength, and self-confidence through ninja skills and obstacle course training.
Date and Time: June 19-23, July 24-28, August 7-11, 1-4 p.m.
Athletes will score a great summer experience by attending the popular Steward Soccer Camp! They will learn all the important skills of the game, such as passing, shooting, trapping, and possession play. Camp will begin each day with a skill of the day, followed by technical training (fundamentals or skill games), and finally, team play.
Through loosely structured challenges and puzzles, students will practice imagining and finding solutions as they stretch their minds in new ways to build structures out of spaghetti, break secret codes, create silly inventions, and more. Take a break from technology and focus on being imaginative, silly, and scrappy: that's all you need to have fun!
Activities will help engage every child to develop improved handwriting and school-based skills that translate into the classroom. These groups will be FUN, but they will also be centered around improving legibility and foundational writing skills, including sensory strategies. The therapist will provide activities that are focused on preparing children for the upcoming school year and will tailor individual feedback for each child to help them to reach their goals.
Date and Time: June 19-23, July 24-28; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Shoot and SCORE this summer with soccer! Each young athlete will learn new skills on the field and cultivate important values such as teamwork and good sportsmanship. Students will learn how to pass, dribble, and shoot through fun and interactive team games.
Dates and Time: July 24-28; 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Cost: $190
Refresh your camper’s memory on important knowledge to gear up for the new school year! This camp will go over topics such as mathematics, grammar, and science so that students will be ready to jump right back into learning. This camp will include instruction, practice, and activities that will be educational and fun! In addition to academic instruction applied in a fun and engaging way, the campers will paint, play outside, and do other activities.
Date and Time: July 24-28, July 31-August 4, August 7-11; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
This camp focuses on teaching the entire process of fishing from rigging rods, tying knots, and baiting hooks to driving boats with trolling motors, all while introducing campers to the great wealth of fishing opportunities the area has to offer. We have access to some great private ponds, where campers are assured success; the camp will split time between the ponds and the James River, where we will chase down our own river monsters (flathead and blue catfish up to 30 lbs.) right here in the city.
Date and Time: July 10-14, July 24-28; 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Open to all experience levels, this camp will focus on the basics of volleyball, including passing, setting, hitting, and serving. Instruction will include basic fundamental techniques and team building, and game play at the end of each day will give players a chance to put their new skills to use.
Date and Time: July 10-14, July 24-28; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Campers will develop cooking skills, kitchen safety, food preparation, ingredient sourcing, proper food handling, and presentation. Through hands-on participation, children build life-enriching skills and experience the thrill of discovering, creating, and tasting new foods. Children eat what they create in class and take recipe copies home. Each week will feature new recipes and continue to develop skills for first-time or seasoned chefs alike!
Dates: June 19-23, June 26-30, July 10-14, July 17-21, July 24-28, August 14-18; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Next Level Basketball camp is designed to teach all aspects of the game. Your athlete will work with Coach Foley on the basic fundamentals of shooting, ball handling, and passing and will play in 1-on-1, 3-on-3, and 5-on-5 tournaments. There will also be other games and contests with chances to win great prizes. Coach Foley’s camps are known for bringing fun and excitement to basketball.
Dates and Time: June 26-30, July 17-21, July 31-August 4; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost Per Week: $265 ($250 if paid by April 1)
To register and for more information, go to www.bobfoleybasketball.net or contact Bob Foley at (804) 387-9493 or bob@bobfoleybasketball.net. Registration must take place directly with Bob Foley Next Level Basketball and not through The Steward School.
Ahoy mateys! Join the crew and create your own sea-worthy adventure by building your own ships, monsters, and treasures.
Campers will follow model plans designed by engineers and architects as they build with LEGO® bricks. The LEGO® project kits offered will give campers the opportunity to learn STEM-based principles through fun and educational play. These camps will help children improve fine motor skills, build self-esteem, and learn important classroom lessons such as organization and following directions. Campers will also have the opportunity to explore their imaginations through free play. Date and Time: July 31 - Aug. 4; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Students build animation, websites, and video games; explore multiple coding languages; program robots; create STEM-based projects both on and offline; and are encouraged to share their projects on our web-based platform when they get home. Students also work with interactive circuit boards to understand the basics of currents and work with their teacher to build a handful of fun hands-on projects!
Date and Time: June 26-30, July 31-August 4; 1-4 p.m., July 17-21; 9 a.m. -12 p.m. Cost Per Week: $215
Does your third, fourth, or fifth grader love gaming? Learn to create your own game! Codemoji’s computer science programs teach students to enjoy all things related to coding and the web while building problem-solving and creative-thinking skills. We work with students to create a variety of mini-games that teach different common game concepts. Our games include things from maze designs with levels, snakes, and flappy bird-like games. Date and Time: July 10-14; 1-4 p.m., July 31-August 4, August 7-11; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Cost Per Week: $215
The Budo Center uses modern karate as a vehicle to increase balance, coordination, confidence, respect, and focus, and to enhance goal-setting characteristics. This program consists of basic kicks, punches, blocks, stances, and forms, all while safely having FUN! The Budo Center's courses are designed to instill confidence and build a solid foundation in life for every student by assisting them in achieving a healthy mind, body, and spirit.
Date and Time: July 31 - August 4, August 14-18; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Join Itty Bitty Yogis for a week of yoga play and mindfulness fun at The Steward School! Your camper will spend the week balancing their bodies and brains as they discover yoga through yoga-inspired games, yoga stories, partner poses, and mindfulness crafts. This is not your typical yoga camp! Our campers will pose, run, and have some fun as they learn all about yoga and mindfulness in an engaging environment.
Date and Time: July 31-August 4, August 14-18; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Designed for beginners in music, students will be able to experiment with multiple different instruments to try a variety of music styles. In-class use of piano, guitar, ukulele, and percussion will be included in this camp. Each day will focus on different instruments and different music styles so that your child will leave this camp with more knowledge and appreciation for music.
Date and Time: June 26-30, July 31-August 4; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
This exciting new camp is designed for participants to explore a variety of paint application techniques through a series of fun projects. Campers will bring home several unique art pieces and will learn about color blending and technique. A week of pure bliss for art lovers, Painter’s Paradise is sure to make a mark this summer!
Activities will include reading for a purpose through a novel study, instruction in reading strategies, independent and small group reading with teacher coaching, and writing about reading. This will be a perfect opportunity for club members to re-engage as readers and review literacy skills before school begins. The older students will also focus on critical analysis and decoding literary themes and structures.
Date and Time: July 17-21, July 31-August 4; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Refresh your camper’s memory on important knowledge to gear up for the new school year! This camp will go over topics such as mathematics, grammar, and science so that students will be ready to jump right back into learning. This camp will include instruction, practice, and activities that will be educational and fun! In addition to academic instruction applied in a fun and engaging way, the campers will paint, play outside, and do other activities.
Date and Time: July 24-28, July 31-August 4, August 7-11; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Have your child join us as we find our adventures in brand-new builds with our expanded project kits! More bricks and more build options! Campers will follow model plans designed by engineers and architects as they build with LEGO® bricks.
Campers will follow model plans designed by engineers and architects as they build with LEGO® bricks. The LEGO® project kits offered will give campers the opportunity to learn STEM-based principles through fun and educational play. These camps will help children improve fine motor skills, build self-esteem, and learn important classroom lessons such as organization and following directions. Campers will also have the opportunity to explore their imaginations through free play. Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz staff Date and Time: August 7-11; 1-4 p.m. Cost: $215
State-champion coach Kara Bacile will lead your athlete through basic fundamentals of shooting, ball handling, and passing while focusing on individual skills as well as team play. Campers will have fun learning the technical, physical, and strategic skills of basketball in an appropriate way based on skill level. Players will work on drills and scrimmage as 2 v 2, 3 v 3, and full games. Whether new to the sport or an experienced player, campers will definitely leave as better players. Dates and Time: August 7-11; 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Cost: $190
This high-octane combination of obstacle training, martial arts, gymnastics, and freestyle movement is designed to harness the limitless energy of young ninjas for a total body workout that builds strength, endurance, and character. Our students increase coordination, agility, strength, and self-confidence through ninja skills and obstacle course training.
Date and Time: June 19-23, July 24-28, August 7-11, 1-4 p.m.
During this camp, children will practice different styles of dance, explore creative motion, and learn ballet basics and the high-energy styles of jazz and hip hop. This is the perfect way for children to learn about dance, make new friends, and get moving! All skill levels are welcome, and no dance experience is necessary.
Date and Time: June 12-16, August 7-11; (Gr. K-2) 9 a.m.-12 p.m.,(Gr. 3-5) 1-4 p.m.
Students will learn the basics of coding and computer science as they collaborate to program robots to complete tasks, work with emojis as they dive into the online Codemoji platform, and participate in offline unplugged coding activities and games. The Codemoji Coder program will challenge students as they advance through HTML, CS, and JS coding basics and promote the desire to continue their coding learning outside of the classroom.
Date and Time: June 26-30, July 10-14; 9 a.m.-12 p.m., August 7-11; 1-4 p.m.
Does your third, fourth, or fifth grader love gaming? Learn to create your own game! Codemoji’s computer science programs teach students to enjoy all things related to coding and the web while building problem-solving and creative-thinking skills. We work with students to create a variety of mini-games that teach different common game concepts. Our games include things from maze designs with levels, snakes, and flappy bird-like games. Date and Time: July 10-14; 1-4 p.m., July 31-August 4, August 7-11; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Cost Per Week: $215
During this class, students will learn how to create beautiful handmade jewelry from professional designer Kathy Karmolinski. In this beading class, students will learn jewelry-making techniques and complete several projects, including earrings, bracelets, and necklaces. All students are welcome, regardless of experience with jewelry making and crafting.
Date and Time: August 7-11; 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (Gr. 3-5), 1-4 p.m. (Gr. 6-8)
Time to get out and explore! This camp will focus on learning about plants and wildlife, spending quality time outside, and having fun. Campers will get to play games, make crafts, and get a close-up look at the world. Featuring exciting trips to trails, the James River, and more, students will leave this camp with a new love for all the outdoors has to offer!
Date and Time: June 12-16, June 26-30, August 7-11; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
What is the most dangerous animal on earth? What is the weirdest animal adaptation? What creature is resistant to venom? We’ll find out all of this and more as we learn about the world’s most extreme animals. Students will build their science and language skills as they debate and conduct experiments regarding these crazy creatures.
Refresh your camper’s memory on important knowledge to gear up for the new school year! This camp will go over topics such as mathematics, grammar, and science so that students will be ready to jump right back into learning. This camp will include instruction, practice, and activities that will be educational and fun! In addition to academic instruction applied in a fun and engaging way, the campers will paint, play outside, and do other activities.
Date and Time: July 24-28, July 31-August 4, August 7-11; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Chess RVA teaches your child how to play chess and become a better player. Playing chess helps kids think more clearly and improves math and reading skills. Classes include both instruction and supervised play. Chess RVA offers all the tools you will need to introduce chess to beginners or guide the more experienced player toward competitive play. Other board games such as Backgammon, Blokus, Mancala, Q-bitz, and Set will be used to help expand the strategic mind.
Date and Time: June 26-30, August 7-11; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Richmond has some of the best urban mountain biking trails around. Join our staff of experienced riders for a week on the trails this summer. Campers will develop beginner and intermediate mountain biking skills, including steering, shifting, hill climbing and descending, log hopping, dodging obstacles, etiquette, maintenance, safety, and more. Campers ride in the morning, take a midday break for an activity like tubing or snorkeling on the James River, then get back on the bikes in the afternoon. We provide bikes and helmets, but campers are also welcome to bring their own. Campers should know how to ride a bike before signing up for this camp.
This advanced robotic camp will lean a little more toward coding than building. Campers will use a Scratch-based program to create movement with their builds in this Force-infused camp. Students will follow model plans designed by engineers and architects as they build with LEGO® bricks.
Campers will follow model plans designed by engineers and architects as they build with LEGO® bricks. The LEGO® project kits offered will give campers the opportunity to learn STEM-based principles through fun and educational play. These camps will help children improve fine motor skills, build self-esteem, and learn important classroom lessons such as organization and following directions. Campers will also have the opportunity to explore their imaginations through free play. Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz staff Date and Time: August 14-18; 1-4 p.m. Cost: $215
There’s a mystery afoot! Have your child help solve our LEGO® mystery by building, finding clues, and solving riddles! Campers will go through a story and discover clues each day as they build and learn. Campers will follow model plans designed by engineers and architects as they build with LEGO® bricks.
Campers will follow model plans designed by engineers and architects as they build with LEGO® bricks. The LEGO® project kits offered will give campers the opportunity to learn STEM-based principles through fun and educational play. These camps will help children improve fine motor skills, build self-esteem, and learn important classroom lessons such as organization and following directions. Campers will also have the opportunity to explore their imaginations through free play. Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz staff Date and Time: August 14-18; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Cost: $215
The Budo Center uses modern karate as a vehicle to increase balance, coordination, confidence, respect, and focus, and to enhance goal-setting characteristics. This program consists of basic kicks, punches, blocks, stances, and forms, all while safely having FUN! The Budo Center's courses are designed to instill confidence and build a solid foundation in life for every student by assisting them in achieving a healthy mind, body, and spirit.
Date and Time: July 31 - August 4, August 14-18; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Join Itty Bitty Yogis for a week of yoga play and mindfulness fun at The Steward School! Your camper will spend the week balancing their bodies and brains as they discover yoga through yoga-inspired games, yoga stories, partner poses, and mindfulness crafts. This is not your typical yoga camp! Our campers will pose, run, and have some fun as they learn all about yoga and mindfulness in an engaging environment.
Date and Time: July 31-August 4, August 14-18; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Come join us as we explore the world of comics. We will learn about the different styles of cartooning, create new characters, and build a portfolio. Our camps are perfect for JK through 5th Graders who have big imaginations and love to play. What sets us apart is our unique appeal to students who enjoy academic adventures like solving puzzles, creating structures, building with LEGO® bricks, unraveling mysteries, drawing comics, and having fun using their minds. Our classes are crafted and delivered by credentialed teachers to ensure a quality experience for each child—all the fun of camp with an educational twist!
Fishing, rock climbing, tubing, kayaking/canoeing, and looking under rocks in the river to see what’s there are just some of the activities in this awesome camp. We will explore the natural environment of the James River Park System and other area parks, creating a safe time for kids to be kids and enjoy time outside. Put on your outdoor clothes, tie your shoes tightly, and prepare for some adventure and excitement.
Date and Time: July 17-21, August 14-18; 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Campers will develop cooking skills, kitchen safety, food preparation, ingredient sourcing, proper food handling, and presentation. Through hands-on participation, children build life-enriching skills and experience the thrill of discovering, creating, and tasting new foods. Children eat what they create in class and take recipe copies home. Each week will feature new recipes and continue to develop skills for first-time or seasoned chefs alike!
Dates: June 19-23, June 26-30, July 10-14, July 17-21, July 24-28, August 14-18; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
To close out the summer, join us for an extra-fun, week-long extravaganza of on-campus activities and off-campus field trips. Students will meet at Steward each morning and head off for full- and half-day adventures. Examples of activities include arts and crafts, trips to Fredericksburg FunLand or Go Ape ropes course, and other exciting opportunities in and around the Richmond area. This is our most popular camp.
Afternoon Adventures is the perfect way to extend your camp day. Every Monday afternoon is spent at Steward with a variety of entertaining visitors, and field trips are taken to local places every Tuesday through Friday. This camp can be done separately or as part of an entire Summer Experience day. This is a popular afternoon offering that fills up early.
Dates: June 12-16, June 19-23, June 26-30, July 10-14, July 17-21, July 24-28, July 31-August 4, August 7-11, August 14-18; 12-4 p.m.
Join us in the makerspace lab for a week of exploring equipment through various fun, hands-on projects! Campers will get up close and personal with our Glowforge and FlashForge 3D printers, using a variety of materials and mediums to graft and create. Hands-on design through innovation, creativity, and technology.
Learn the fundamentals of field hockey in this immersive camp. Whether new to the game or have previous experience, this camp will help expose your camper to one of history’s oldest sports. The camp will take place outdoors, but campers will also learn the skills of indoor hockey to develop well-rounded skills.
Testing… 1, 2, 3. Mic check! Join us in the recording studio for a fun-filled week of designing and recording our very own podcast. We’ll take it from inception to creation, as we learn the start-to-finish process of creating strategies for ideation, production, planning and interviewing, and promoting the finished product.
Does your young athlete love sports? In the on-campus morning program, campers will enjoy an action-packed week of touch football, soccer, street hockey, dodgeball, and other favorites. Each day will have sessions in two or more different sports with an emphasis on sportsmanship and teamwork. Fundamentals will be reviewed and reinforced each day during game time, followed by prizes, popsicles, and fun.
Dates and Time: June 12-16, July 10-14; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
This full-day sports camp will take place at K&L Sports in nearby Montpelier, with transportation provided to and from Steward each day. K&L Sports promotes sportsmanship and camaraderie while increasing athletic skill level, using a 6-to-1 student-to-pro ratio. Each week, the activities include tennis, basketball, baseball, horseshoes, swimming, football, soccer, whiffle ball, dodgeball, kickball, frisbee, hiking, and other field and team games.
Dates and Time: June 19-23, July 10-14; 8:20 a.m.-4:20 p.m.
Cost Per Week: $380 (includes transportation), $320 (without transportation)
Steward’s Baseball Camp focuses on fundamentals and skill development with an exciting game each day while each camper receives individualized attention and drills for continued improvement at home. The daily routine will include work on throwing, fielding, and hitting, followed by the opportunity to apply new and improved skills in the games. Each camper will leave camp a better baseball player with a focus on the fundamentals of the game.
Do you have spirit? Let's hear it! Catch the spirit of cheerleading as you join The Steward School cheerleaders and coaches for a week of fun. Campers will not only learn cheers and dances, but will also work on the fundamentals of cheerleading, including basic motions, jumps, and stunts with an emphasis on safety. Campers will showcase what they learn when they perform a mini-routine for parents and guests at the week's end.
Immerse yourself in the basics of graphic design and web page design. Campers will engage in creative suite applications and learn coding, software, and design fundamentals. Create compelling web pages sure to engage others.
Campers will develop cooking skills, kitchen safety, food preparation, ingredient sourcing, proper food handling, and presentation. Through hands-on participation, children build life-enriching skills and experience the thrill of discovering, creating, and tasting new foods. Children eat what they create in class and take recipe copies home. Each week will feature new recipes and continue to develop skills for first-time or seasoned chefs alike!
Dates: June 19-23, June 26-30, July 10-14, July 17-21, July 24-28, August 14-18; 1-4 p.m.
During this camp, each day is filled with engaging performing arts activities such as acting workshops, musical theatre training, audition skill building, creative movement, and artistic collaborations. Each week of camp includes opportunities to share your creativity as well as an original musical theatre production at the end of camp. No camp on June 19 or July 4.
Date and Time: TWO-WEEK CAMP June 20-23 and June 26-30; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
OR July 3-7 and July 10-14; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $605
Early Arrival and Extended Day available: Early Arrival 8:15-9 a.m. ($76 additional), Extended Afternoon: 3-4:30 p.m. ($152 additional)
For more information, contact Paul Major at pmajor@sparcrichmond.org, and to register, visit www.sparcrichmond.org. Registration must take place directly with SPARC and not through The Steward School.
Students will safely learn the basics of archery, from range safety, shooting form, parts of the bow, and sportsmanship. During this camp, they will be able to practice with a variety of bows and learn different types of archery, all while improving their technique. Instruction is provided by the VA Archery Center, and all equipment will be provided.
Dates and Time: June 26-30, July 24-28; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Next Level Basketball camp is designed to teach all aspects of the game. Your athlete will work with Coach Foley on the basic fundamentals of shooting, ball handling, and passing and will play in 1-on-1, 3-on-3, and 5-on-5 tournaments. There will also be other games and contests with chances to win great prizes. Coach Foley’s camps are known for bringing fun and excitement to basketball.
Dates and Time: June 26-30, July 17-21, July 31-August 4; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost Per Week: $265 ($250 if paid by April 1)
To register and for more information, go to www.bobfoleybasketball.net or contact Bob Foley at (804) 387-9493 or bob@bobfoleybasketball.net. Registration must take place directly with Bob Foley Next Level Basketball and not through The Steward School.
Grab some dice and join your friends as we delve into dark dungeons and face off against horrifying monsters. Join us to learn to play Dungeons and Dragons, then choose a character and take part in telling an epic cooperative story of high fantasy. We’ll use creativity, strategy, and teamwork to solve puzzles, explore mazes, battle dragons, save the day, and steal the treasure. Both new and experienced players are welcome, and all necessary materials will be provided.
Activities will include reading for a purpose through a novel study, instruction in reading strategies, independent and small group reading with teacher coaching, and writing about reading. This will be a perfect opportunity for club members to re-engage as readers and review literacy skills before school begins. The older students will also focus on critical analysis and decoding literary themes and structures.
Date and Time: June 26-30 (Gr. 6-8); 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
New players, regardless of age, will be given beginning instruction, while experienced campers will be grouped with others who are striving to be competitive. Players will focus on performing drills, developing championship skills, and improving their knowledge of the sport of tennis.
Date and Time: June 26-30, July 17-21; 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Campers will develop cooking skills, kitchen safety, food preparation, ingredient sourcing, proper food handling, and presentation. Through hands-on participation, children build life-enriching skills and experience the thrill of discovering, creating, and tasting new foods. Children eat what they create in class and take recipe copies home. Each week will feature new recipes and continue to develop skills for first-time or seasoned chefs alike!
Dates: June 19-23, June 26-30, July 10-14, July 17-21, July 24-28, August 14-18; 1-4 p.m.
During this camp, each day is filled with engaging performing arts activities such as acting workshops, musical theatre training, audition skill building, creative movement, and artistic collaborations. Each week of camp includes opportunities to share your creativity as well as an original musical theatre production at the end of camp. No camp on June 19 or July 4.
Date and Time: TWO-WEEK CAMP June 20-23 and June 26-30; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
OR July 3-7 and July 10-14; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $605
Early Arrival and Extended Day available: Early Arrival 8:15-9 a.m. ($76 additional), Extended Afternoon: 3-4:30 p.m. ($152 additional)
For more information, contact Paul Major at pmajor@sparcrichmond.org, and to register, visit www.sparcrichmond.org. Registration must take place directly with SPARC and not through The Steward School.
This full-day sports camp will take place at K&L Sports in nearby Montpelier, with transportation provided to and from Steward each day. K&L Sports promotes sportsmanship and camaraderie while increasing athletic skill level, using a 6-to-1 student-to-pro ratio. Each week, the activities include tennis, basketball, baseball, horseshoes, swimming, football, soccer, whiffle ball, dodgeball, kickball, frisbee, hiking, and other field and team games.
Dates and Time: June 19-23, July 10-14; 8:20 a.m.-4:20 p.m.
Cost Per Week: $380 (includes transportation), $320 (without transportation)
Learn the fundamentals of Lacrosse with Lisa Moore, Steward’s varsity lacrosse coach. Girls will learn techniques for shooting, passing, and on and off ball movement, and will develop a love for the game of lacrosse. Campers should bring their own equipment, including stick, helmet, gloves, shoulder pads, elbow pads, cleats, and mouthguard. Limited supply of equipment will be available to new campers. Date and Time: July 10-14; 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Cost: $200
Aspiring shutterbugs will learn about the exposure triangle, white balance, resolution, and megapixels. We’ll discuss how to capture an image that speaks a thousand words. Daily adventures coupled with in-class discussions will help you master your camera settings and develop a creative eye. Students should bring a digital camera with manual adjustment capacities and a camera manual to class. Camera must be a DSLR or mirrorless camera that shoots in manual mode.
Does your young athlete love sports? In the on-campus morning program, campers will enjoy an action-packed week of touch football, soccer, street hockey, dodgeball, and other favorites. Each day will have sessions in two or more different sports with an emphasis on sportsmanship and teamwork. Fundamentals will be reviewed and reinforced each day during game time, followed by prizes, popsicles, and fun.
Dates and Time: June 12-16, July 10-14; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
This camp focuses on teaching the entire process of fishing from rigging rods, tying knots, and baiting hooks to driving boats with trolling motors, all while introducing campers to the great wealth of fishing opportunities the area has to offer. We have access to some great private ponds, where campers are assured success; the camp will split time between the ponds and the James River, where we will chase down our own river monsters (flathead and blue catfish up to 30 lbs.) right here in the city.
Date and Time: July 10-14, July 24-28; 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Open to all experience levels, this camp will focus on the basics of volleyball, including passing, setting, hitting, and serving. Instruction will include basic fundamental techniques and team building, and game play at the end of each day will give players a chance to put their new skills to use.
Date and Time: July 10-14, July 24-28; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Campers will develop cooking skills, kitchen safety, food preparation, ingredient sourcing, proper food handling, and presentation. Through hands-on participation, children build life-enriching skills and experience the thrill of discovering, creating, and tasting new foods. Children eat what they create in class and take recipe copies home. Each week will feature new recipes and continue to develop skills for first-time or seasoned chefs alike!
Dates: June 19-23, June 26-30, July 10-14, July 17-21, July 24-28, August 14-18; 1-4 p.m.
Join us for a two-week exploration into these wonderful art forms. The first week will focus on several different hand-building techniques in clay. We will also draw inspiration from famous artists to paint as students let their creativity shine through their in-depth projects.
Date and Time: TWO-WEEK CAMP July 10-14 and July 17-21, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Next Level Basketball camp is designed to teach all aspects of the game. Your athlete will work with Coach Foley on the basic fundamentals of shooting, ball handling, and passing and will play in 1-on-1, 3-on-3, and 5-on-5 tournaments. There will also be other games and contests with chances to win great prizes. Coach Foley’s camps are known for bringing fun and excitement to basketball.
Dates and Time: June 26-30, July 17-21, July 31-August 4; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost Per Week: $265 ($250 if paid by April 1)
To register and for more information, go to www.bobfoleybasketball.net or contact Bob Foley at (804) 387-9493 or bob@bobfoleybasketball.net. Registration must take place directly with Bob Foley Next Level Basketball and not through The Steward School.
Calling all budding musicians! Bring an instrument or two of your choice and contribute to the circle. 1-2 years of experience on your instrument is preferred. Through guidance from one of our beloved music teachers, campers will discover a new passion for music and learn the basics of rhythm and musical theory.
The boys varsity lacrosse coach and his players will teach a range of fundamental skills in a fun, competitive atmosphere with daily games and contests on the field. This popular camp differentiates itself by providing a low player-to-coach ratio in order to dedicate greater attention to every child. Points of emphasis will include correct techniques for ground balls, throwing, catching, shooting, fast breaks, unsettled offense/defense, transition, and face-offs. Campers should bring their own equipment, including stick, helmet, gloves, shoulder pads, elbow pads, cleats, and mouthguard.
Contact Coach Tyler at jetyler1022@gmail.com with any equipment questions or to borrow (limited supply available).
Come spend a week in our state-of-the-art makerspace and get creative with Tinkercad and Thingiverse to create a 3-D print! We will also dive into Silhouette Cameo software to create custom vinyl stickers, sewing machines to make a fabric bookmark, Canva, and the button maker to create custom buttons, and LEGO® bricks and cardboard to create a stop-motion movie! You won’t want to miss this project-heavy experience.
Students will complete different types of short and fun writing assignments, including descriptive, narrative, expository, and persuasive! Students will also learn how to use rubrics, review parts of speech, how to compose an email to a teacher, and practice their individual grammar skills with no red ink. Over the course of the week, each camper will create a book in Book Creator to collect their creations, which they can share with you at home! Date and Time: July 17-21; 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Cost: $215
New players, regardless of age, will be given beginning instruction, while experienced campers will be grouped with others who are striving to be competitive. Players will focus on performing drills, developing championship skills, and improving their knowledge of the sport of tennis.
Date and Time: June 26-30, July 17-21; 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Fishing, rock climbing, tubing, kayaking/canoeing, and looking under rocks in the river to see what’s there are just some of the activities in this awesome camp. We will explore the natural environment of the James River Park System and other area parks, creating a safe time for kids to be kids and enjoy time outside. Put on your outdoor clothes, tie your shoes tightly, and prepare for some adventure and excitement.
Date and Time: July 17-21, August 14-18; 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Campers will develop cooking skills, kitchen safety, food preparation, ingredient sourcing, proper food handling, and presentation. Through hands-on participation, children build life-enriching skills and experience the thrill of discovering, creating, and tasting new foods. Children eat what they create in class and take recipe copies home. Each week will feature new recipes and continue to develop skills for first-time or seasoned chefs alike!
Dates: June 19-23, June 26-30, July 10-14, July 17-21, July 24-28, August 14-18; 1-4 p.m.
Students will safely learn the basics of archery, from range safety, shooting form, parts of the bow, and sportsmanship. During this camp, they will be able to practice with a variety of bows and learn different types of archery, all while improving their technique. Instruction is provided by the VA Archery Center, and all equipment will be provided.
Dates and Time: June 26-30, July 24-28; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Athletes will score a great summer experience by attending the popular Steward Soccer Camp! They will learn all the important skills of the game, such as passing, shooting, trapping, and possession play. Camp will begin each day with a skill of the day, followed by technical training (fundamentals or skill games), and finally, team play.
Part of being a good steward in the community is contributing to projects that help others. This week of service will include time spent with multiple organizations that make a significant impact on many lives. Each morning, the Steward bus will depart campus with a team of young volunteers and Steward faculty who will spend the day putting themselves to work in a meaningful way. Hours can be applied to school-required community service credit.
Athletes will score a great summer experience by attending the popular Steward Soccer Camp! They will learn all the important skills of the game, such as passing, shooting, trapping, and possession play. Camp will begin each day with a skill of the day, followed by technical training (fundamentals or skill games), and finally, team play.
Regardless of what level of math class your child is entering, we have a math camp that will suit their needs — one class will focus on general math, and another will be geared toward students who are entering Pre-Algebra and Algebra I. Students who want to complete their school-provided math packets should explore the Math Packet Lunch Hour supplementary session.
This option is a popular opportunity for your student to work on their school-assigned summer math packets with teacher support. This is an add-on session for middle school students to receive focused attention on their summer math requirements. Open to students from all schools; a comprehensive math packet will be provided for those who do not have school-provided summer math exercises.
Date and Time: July 24-28; 12-1 p.m.
Cost: $25 for Middle School Math camp participants, $35 for non-camp participants
Through loosely structured challenges and puzzles, students will practice imagining and finding solutions as they stretch their minds in new ways to build structures out of spaghetti, break secret codes, create silly inventions, and more. Take a break from technology and focus on being imaginative, silly, and scrappy: that's all you need to have fun!
This camp focuses on teaching the entire process of fishing from rigging rods, tying knots, and baiting hooks to driving boats with trolling motors, all while introducing campers to the great wealth of fishing opportunities the area has to offer. We have access to some great private ponds, where campers are assured success; the camp will split time between the ponds and the James River, where we will chase down our own river monsters (flathead and blue catfish up to 30 lbs.) right here in the city.
Date and Time: July 10-14, July 24-28; 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Open to all experience levels, this camp will focus on the basics of volleyball, including passing, setting, hitting, and serving. Instruction will include basic fundamental techniques and team building, and game play at the end of each day will give players a chance to put their new skills to use.
Date and Time: July 10-14, July 24-28; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Campers will develop cooking skills, kitchen safety, food preparation, ingredient sourcing, proper food handling, and presentation. Through hands-on participation, children build life-enriching skills and experience the thrill of discovering, creating, and tasting new foods. Children eat what they create in class and take recipe copies home. Each week will feature new recipes and continue to develop skills for first-time or seasoned chefs alike!
Dates: June 19-23, June 26-30, July 10-14, July 17-21, July 24-28, August 14-18; 1-4 p.m.
Join us for the Global Issues Summit and prepare to engage in a week of playful collaboration and critical thinking. Throughout the week, students will explore global issues, enhance public speaking skills and learn to negotiate and compromise like a real-world leader. This enriching week will culminate with a summit where students will represent a country and simulate diplomatic discussions while offering solutions to address our world’s most pressing issues.
Get out your magnifying glasses and detective hat as we have clues to decipher and crimes to solve. We’ll put our critical-thinking skills and STEM knowledge to the test and get to the bottom of mysteries by learning the tricks real investigators use to solve cases. While experimenting with simple detection techniques, your reasoning skills will grow and your problem-solving skills will become better than those of a CSI agent. Date and Time: July 24-28; 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Cost: $215
Campers in this session will learn the basics of financial literacy through math and play-based lessons, simulating real-life situations. Students will learn budgeting, fundamentals of economics, managing finances, and opening their own businesses. Campers will manage their own portfolios and budgets throughout the week.
Date and Time: July 31- August 4; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Students will learn skills such as communicating with peers and instructors, time management and organization, note-taking and test preparation. Instruction will also focus on reading strategies and applying them to different types of texts. In addition, there will be instruction about developing good organizational habits, efficient management of individual classes, and communication techniques.
Next Level Basketball camp is designed to teach all aspects of the game. Your athlete will work with Coach Foley on the basic fundamentals of shooting, ball handling, and passing and will play in 1-on-1, 3-on-3, and 5-on-5 tournaments. There will also be other games and contests with chances to win great prizes. Coach Foley’s camps are known for bringing fun and excitement to basketball.
Dates and Time: June 26-30, July 17-21, July 31-August 4; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost Per Week: $265 ($250 if paid by April 1)
To register and for more information, go to www.bobfoleybasketball.net or contact Bob Foley at (804) 387-9493 or bob@bobfoleybasketball.net. Registration must take place directly with Bob Foley Next Level Basketball and not through The Steward School.
Students explore the basics of coding and programming language to create script, carry out commands, and have interactive fun. The camp will complete a weeklong challenge, working on data analysis and manipulation while exploring math concepts. Previous experience with block coding or basic text coding is preferred.
Instructors: Joe Hardcastle and Karen Hudson, Steward faculty
An immersive science-based camp offering an in-depth and fun look at science from the ground up. Campers will learn about geology, chemistry, forces of motion and flight, and astronomy. They will explore the cosmos as well as our campus, expanding upon their love of science and its impact upon our world.
In our Sports Conditioning Camp, campers will work on strength training, speed and agility training, flexibility training, and injury prevention, all while playing different sports. They will learn the basic science behind training, how training translates into sports, and how to exercise properly. And we will have fun doing it!
State-champion coach Kara Bacile will lead your athlete through basic fundamentals of shooting, ball handling, and passing while focusing on individual skills as well as team play. Campers will have fun learning the technical, physical, and strategic skills of basketball in an appropriate way based on skill level. Players will work on drills and scrimmage as 2 v 2, 3 v 3, and full games. Whether new to the sport or an experienced player, campers will definitely leave as better players. Dates and Time: August 7-11; 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Cost: $190
During this class, students will learn how to create beautiful handmade jewelry from professional designer Kathy Karmolinski. In this beading class, students will learn jewelry-making techniques and complete several projects, including earrings, bracelets, and necklaces. All students are welcome, regardless of experience with jewelry making and crafting.
Richmond has some of the best urban mountain biking trails around. Join our staff of experienced riders for a week on the trails this summer. Campers will develop beginner and intermediate mountain biking skills, including steering, shifting, hill climbing and descending, log hopping, dodging obstacles, etiquette, maintenance, safety, and more. Campers ride in the morning, take a midday break for an activity like tubing or snorkeling on the James River, then get back on the bikes in the afternoon. We provide bikes and helmets, but campers are also welcome to bring their own. Campers should know how to ride a bike before signing up for this camp.
Fishing, rock climbing, tubing, kayaking/canoeing, and looking under rocks in the river to see what’s there are just some of the activities in this awesome camp. We will explore the natural environment of the James River Park System and other area parks, creating a safe time for kids to be kids and enjoy time outside. Put on your outdoor clothes, tie your shoes tightly, and prepare for some adventure and excitement.
Date and Time: July 17-21, August 14-18; 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Campers will develop cooking skills, kitchen safety, food preparation, ingredient sourcing, proper food handling, and presentation. Through hands-on participation, children build life-enriching skills and experience the thrill of discovering, creating, and tasting new foods. Children eat what they create in class and take recipe copies home. Each week will feature new recipes and continue to develop skills for first-time or seasoned chefs alike!
Dates: June 19-23, June 26-30, July 10-14, July 17-21, July 24-28, August 14-18; 1-4 p.m.
To close out the summer, join us for an extra-fun, week-long extravaganza of on-campus activities and off-campus field trips. Students will meet at Steward each morning and head off for full- and half-day adventures. Examples of activities include arts and crafts, trips to Fredericksburg FunLand or Go Ape ropes course, and other exciting opportunities in and around the Richmond area. This is our most popular camp.
RVA Driving Academy instructors will guide soon-to-be drivers through the classroom portion of driver’s education for nine days in June. Students may choose to register for the classroom session only and/or behind-the-wheel instruction. The classroom curriculum will include the Virginia Department of Education certified 10-module driver’s education curriculum. Attendance at all sessions is mandatory. The seven required behind-the-wheel sessions will be scheduled once classes begin. Behind-the-Wheel scheduling and payment will be coordinated with RVA Driving Academy at the conclusion of the classroom sessions.
Dates and Time: Classroom Session: June 8-11 and June 12-16, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
RVA Driving Academy instructors will guide soon-to-be drivers through the classroom portion of driver’s education for nine days in June. Students may choose to register for the classroom session only and/or behind-the-wheel instruction. The classroom curriculum will include the Virginia Department of Education certified 10-module driver’s education curriculum. Attendance at all sessions is mandatory. The seven required behind-the-wheel sessions will be scheduled once classes begin. Behind-the-Wheel scheduling and payment will be coordinated with RVA Driving Academy at the conclusion of the classroom sessions.
Dates and Time: Classroom Session: June 8-11 and June 12-16, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
This challenging, contemporary, non-audition-based program will train company members in skills like acting, music, dance, and script writing. Members of Bravo Summer Company will work collaboratively to form an ensemble and use their skills to devise an original musical theatre-based piece! Carefully curated workshops and master classes taught by industry professionals round out this dynamic summer experience. Your final day will culminate with a performance of the original work that you helped to create! No camp on June 19 or July 4.
Date and Time: TWO-WEEK CAMP June 20-23 and June 26-30; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
OR July 3-7 and July 10-14; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $605
Early Arrival and Extended Day available: Early Arrival 8:15-9 a.m. ($76 additional), Extended Afternoon: 3-4:30 p.m. ($152 additional)
For more information, contact Paul Major at pmajor@sparcrichmond.org, and to register, visit www.sparcrichmond.org. Registration must take place directly with SPARC and not through The Steward School.
Students will safely learn the basics of archery, from range safety, shooting form, parts of the bow, and sportsmanship. During this camp, they will be able to practice with a variety of bows and learn different types of archery, all while improving their technique. Instruction is provided by the VA Archery Center, and all equipment will be provided.
Dates and Time: June 26-30, July 24-28; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Next Level Basketball camp is designed to teach all aspects of the game. Your athlete will work with Coach Foley on the basic fundamentals of shooting, ball handling, and passing and will play in 1-on-1, 3-on-3, and 5-on-5 tournaments. There will also be other games and contests with chances to win great prizes. Coach Foley’s camps are known for bringing fun and excitement to basketball.
Dates and Time: June 26-30, July 17-21, July 31-August 4; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost Per Week: $265 ($250 if paid by April 1)
To register and for more information, go to www.bobfoleybasketball.net or contact Bob Foley at (804) 387-9493 or bob@bobfoleybasketball.net. Registration must take place directly with Bob Foley Next Level Basketball and not through The Steward School.
Grab some dice and join your friends as we delve into dark dungeons and face off against horrifying monsters. Join us to learn to play Dungeons and Dragons, then choose a character and take part in telling an epic cooperative story of high fantasy. We’ll use creativity, strategy, and teamwork to solve puzzles, explore mazes, battle dragons, save the day, and steal the treasure. Both new and experienced players are welcome, and all necessary materials will be provided.
New players, regardless of age, will be given beginning instruction, while experienced campers will be grouped with others who are striving to be competitive. Players will focus on performing drills, developing championship skills, and improving their knowledge of the sport of tennis.
Date and Time: June 26-30, July 17-21; 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
This challenging, contemporary, non-audition-based program will train company members in skills like acting, music, dance, and script writing. Members of Bravo Summer Company will work collaboratively to form an ensemble and use their skills to devise an original musical theatre-based piece! Carefully curated workshops and master classes taught by industry professionals round out this dynamic summer experience. Your final day will culminate with a performance of the original work that you helped to create! No camp on June 19 or July 4.
Date and Time: TWO-WEEK CAMP June 20-23 and June 26-30; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
OR July 3-7 and July 10-14; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $605
Early Arrival and Extended Day available: Early Arrival 8:15-9 a.m. ($76 additional), Extended Afternoon: 3-4:30 p.m. ($152 additional)
For more information, contact Paul Major at pmajor@sparcrichmond.org, and to register, visit www.sparcrichmond.org. Registration must take place directly with SPARC and not through The Steward School.
Open to all experience levels, this camp will focus on the basics of volleyball, including passing, setting, hitting, and serving. Instruction will include basic fundamental techniques and team building, and game play at the end of each day will give players a chance to put their new skills to use.
Date and Time: July 10-14, July 24-28; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Aspiring shutterbugs will learn about the exposure triangle, white balance, resolution, and megapixels. We’ll discuss how to capture an image that speaks a thousand words. Daily adventures coupled with in-class discussions will help you master your camera settings and develop a creative eye. Students should bring a digital camera with manual adjustment capacities and a camera manual to class. Camera must be a DSLR or mirrorless camera that shoots in manual mode.
Next Level Basketball camp is designed to teach all aspects of the game. Your athlete will work with Coach Foley on the basic fundamentals of shooting, ball handling, and passing and will play in 1-on-1, 3-on-3, and 5-on-5 tournaments. There will also be other games and contests with chances to win great prizes. Coach Foley’s camps are known for bringing fun and excitement to basketball.
Dates and Time: June 26-30, July 17-21, July 31-August 4; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost Per Week: $265 ($250 if paid by April 1)
To register and for more information, go to www.bobfoleybasketball.net or contact Bob Foley at (804) 387-9493 or bob@bobfoleybasketball.net. Registration must take place directly with Bob Foley Next Level Basketball and not through The Steward School.
New players, regardless of age, will be given beginning instruction, while experienced campers will be grouped with others who are striving to be competitive. Players will focus on performing drills, developing championship skills, and improving their knowledge of the sport of tennis.
Date and Time: June 26-30, July 17-21; 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Students will safely learn the basics of archery, from range safety, shooting form, parts of the bow, and sportsmanship. During this camp, they will be able to practice with a variety of bows and learn different types of archery, all while improving their technique. Instruction is provided by the VA Archery Center, and all equipment will be provided.
Dates and Time: June 26-30, July 24-28; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Athletes will score a great summer experience by attending the popular Steward Soccer Camp! They will learn all the important skills of the game, such as passing, shooting, trapping, and possession play. Camp will begin each day with a skill of the day, followed by technical training (fundamentals or skill games), and finally, team play.
Part of being a good steward in the community is contributing to projects that help others. This week of service will include time spent with multiple organizations that make a significant impact on many lives. Each morning, the Steward bus will depart campus with a team of young volunteers and Steward faculty who will spend the day putting themselves to work in a meaningful way. Hours can be applied to school-required community service credit.
Athletes will score a great summer experience by attending the popular Steward Soccer Camp! They will learn all the important skills of the game, such as passing, shooting, trapping, and possession play. Camp will begin each day with a skill of the day, followed by technical training (fundamentals or skill games), and finally, team play.
Open to all experience levels, this camp will focus on the basics of volleyball, including passing, setting, hitting, and serving. Instruction will include basic fundamental techniques and team building, and game play at the end of each day will give players a chance to put their new skills to use.
Date and Time: July 10-14, July 24-28; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Topics will switch each day, and may include but are not limited to solving equations, linear functions, factoring, inequalities, and radicals. Prior exposure to these topics in an Algebra 1 class is required. The class will be formatted to include direct instruction, practice, and activities that support the day’s focus.
Next Level Basketball camp is designed to teach all aspects of the game. Your athlete will work with Coach Foley on the basic fundamentals of shooting, ball handling, and passing and will play in 1-on-1, 3-on-3, and 5-on-5 tournaments. There will also be other games and contests with chances to win great prizes. Coach Foley’s camps are known for bringing fun and excitement to basketball.
Dates and Time: June 26-30, July 17-21, July 31-August 4; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost Per Week: $265 ($250 if paid by April 1)
To register and for more information, go to www.bobfoleybasketball.net or contact Bob Foley at (804) 387-9493 or bob@bobfoleybasketball.net. Registration must take place directly with Bob Foley Next Level Basketball and not through The Steward School.
Students explore the basics of coding and programming language to create script, carry out commands, and have interactive fun. The camp will complete a weeklong challenge, working on data analysis and manipulation while exploring math concepts. Previous experience with block coding or basic text coding is preferred.
Instructors: Joe Hardcastle and Karen Hudson, Steward faculty
During this class, students will focus on academic writing in addition to completing several five-paragraph essays. They will explore the writing process, complete multiple drafts of their writing, and learn the skills of editing and revising. Basic mechanical, grammatical, and usage rules will be reviewed. This class is intended for beginning writing students, those who need extra help with writing, or those new to Steward’s Upper School.
In our Sports Conditioning Camp, campers will work on strength training, speed and agility training, flexibility training, and injury prevention, all while playing different sports. They will learn the basic science behind training, how training translates into sports, and how to exercise properly. And we will have fun doing it!
Creative Writing Workshop is geared toward developing skills you can apply to writing and critiquing literary works in any genre. Students will spend time indoors and outdoors writing about their imaginative and physical landscapes, using exercises that incorporate spoken word, visual media, scriptwriting, and collage, as well as traditional challenges like formal poetry and flash fiction.
All areas of the SAT test are covered in this class. Verbal instruction will focus on techniques for achievement in both the language and critical reading sections, while also strengthening writing and editing skills. Math instruction will review mathematical skills, including number sense, algebra, geometry, probability, and statistics, while learning how to approach multi-layer questions.
Date and Time: August 7-11; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Cost: $300 (includes up-to-date SAT Prep and Practice Book with practice tests)
The Summer Experience offers many choices for families who want half-day or full-day camp options at a convenient location. In addition to top-notch academic camps, we are proud to offer unusual art camps, at which campers create high-quality pieces; innovation camps in the Bryan Innovation Lab, which is a unique facility in itself; and athletic camps that focus on both fundamentals of the game and good sportsmanship. Our camps are designed to mirror the personal experience of our educational philosophy by providing individual connections with each camper, and our overall summer programming provides a multitude of social, academic, athletic, and artistic opportunities that align with your child’s interests.
Our camp schedule is customizable with a variety of morning, afternoon, and full-day options. This model allows each family to plan the best summer for their child.
For those who need additional coverage, early drop-off is available as early as 7:45 a.m., and extended day is available until 6 p.m. Please select "early drop-off" and/or “extended day” during the registration process.
Yes! Steward camps feature a wide range of students from throughout the metro Richmond area and surrounding counties. In the past our camps have attracted approximately 50% non-Steward students.
All online summer camp registrations before June 1, 2023, require a non-refundable $50 deposit per camp with a credit card. After June 1, 2023, deposits will no longer be refundable. Should a conflict occur, registrations may be transferred to an alternate week. Balances may be paid by credit card. Unfortunately, we are not able to process camp registrations through the student account program.
Camps that are full will display “Add to Waitlist” once you enter the registration portal. A camper will not be charged or required to submit a deposit for the waitlist. Should space become available, summer staff will contact you via email, and you will have the option to join the camp or remove your camper from the waitlist.
Many families find it helpful to register for a second choice if the primary choice is full. You will have the option to choose which camp your camper attends should space become available. Please reach out to Camps@stewardschool.org with questions regarding the waitlist.
You will need to complete a profile for each child. If they were a Summer Experience camper in previous summers, your information should be available in your CampBrain account. You are encouraged to review the camper and medical information to ensure that they are up-to-date. Please email camps@stewardschool.org if you are having trouble accessing your account.