UR Summer Youth Programs

with Little Scholars

University of Richmond Summer Youth Programs

2026 SUMMER CAMPS WITH LITTLE SCHOLARS

Summer Camp Basics

IMPORTANT DATES

2026 Timeline
Wednesday, January 28Employee Information Session at 12pm Zoom Meeting Link
Monday, February 2Camp registration opens at 5:30pm
Monday, February 9Camp registration closes at 5pm
Friday April 24Deadline to withdraw from camps without penalty. See full cancellation policy below
Monday, June 1Registration for Before and After Care begins
Wednesday, June 10Parent Orientation Meeting at 12pm Zoom Meeting Link
Monday, June 15Summer Camp Begins!

Parent Orientation, June 10 at 12 pm. CLICK HERE for access to the Zoom meeting.

CAMP DATES AND DESCRIPTIONS

Camp WeekTheme
June 15-18*The Great Green Adventure- Step into the wonders of the natural world! From planting gardens and discovering fascinating bugs, embark on an adventure that celebrates our planet. Join us for an unforgettable journey where curiosity grows wild and every day is a new adventure in nature!
June 22-26Journey through the Wild- Get ready to journey across continents and dive beneath the waves as we explore animals from every corner of the globe! From real-life extreme creatures to the mysteries of the deep sea, we learn, imagine, and celebrate the incredible animals that make our world so extraordinary!
July 6-10Tinker Tank- Calling all inventors, creators, and designers! Bring your building ideas to life through imaginative challenges, design, and constructing your own creations. No experience needed—just creativity and curiosity!
July 13-17Science Palooza- Get ready to experiment, explore, and discover! Dive into the world of science through fun experiments, creative projects, and engaging investigations. From chemistry and physics to nature and engineering, campers will ask big questions, make bold predictions, and bring science to life through curiosity and teamwork. Each day is a new adventure full of discovery, creativity, and “wow” moments!
July 20-24ArtVenturers-Calling all artsy-craftsy kids! Get ready to unleash your imagination and let your creativity shine in this hands-on, D-I-Y arts and crafts camp. Campers will explore different materials and techniques, design unique masterpieces, and create treasured mementos to take home.
July 27-31Let’s Move- Get ready for nonstop action and epic fun! Let’s Move is an ultimate summer adventure including sports, backyard games, yoga, fitness challenges, and mini-Olympic events. From relay races and soccer matches to obstacle courses and team games, campers will stay active while building strength, teamwork, and confidence. Lace up your sneakers and join the fun—it’s game on!
August 3-7Back to School Bash- Get ready to kick off the new school year with energy, creativity, and fun! We’ll celebrate the end of summer with crafts, brain-boosting games, outdoor adventures, and back-to-school themed fun. Campers will make new friends, build confidence, and head into the school year feeling prepared and excited. Let’s make this the best back-to-school kickoff ever!

*Note there is no camp on Friday, June 19 due to the university’s observation of the Juneteenth holiday. There is no camp offered the week of June 29th in observation of Independence Day.

Before and After Care Registration will open in June and will remain open throughout the summer.

Little Scholars manages camp registration. Any questions regarding before and after care registration should be directed to Nicole Brown at Little Scholars or 804-447-4095.

TIME

  • Before Care: 8 a.m. – 9 a.m., M-F ($40/week per student)
  • Camp Session: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • After Care: 4 p.m. – 5:15 p.m., M-F ($45/week per student)

*Employee is responsible for the cost of before and after care. If you are enrolled in the Dependent Care FSA, you may be able to use your DCFSA funds to pay for before and after care!

Eligibility Information

  • Camps are free to full-time employees, but registration for each child is required.
  • Employees must use their own name and University email address for registration. Spouse name and/or personal email accounts cannot be processed.
  • Employee’s eligible dependents must be verified and listed in Workday  by Monday, February 9th in order to enroll in camps. Enrollment will not be processed without the required documentation.  
  • Registration is through the Little Scholars portal – URHR does not manage camp registration.
  • Employees do not need to be enrolled in a University medical plan to participate.
  • Enrollment in these programs does not use tuition remission credits.
  • Age/Grade Level
    • K: Rising Kindergarten (child must be enrolled to attend Kindergarten in Fall 2026)
    • 1-2: Rising 1st – rising 2nd grade
    • 3-4: Rising 3rd – rising 4th grade
    • 5-6: Rising 5th – rising 6th grade

CANCELLATIONS AND CANCELLATION FEES:

If your dependent is enrolled in a camp and will be unable to attend, you must notify Little Scholars as soon as possible to avoid being charged a cancellation fee.

No fee will be charged if you cancel a camp by Friday, April 24, 2026.

An administrative fee of $50 per child, per week, will be charged if you cancel a camp after Friday, April 24. This fee will be deducted from the employee’s next paycheck.

*If a participant’s guardian does not provide a cancellation notice prior to the start of each session and the participant does not attend the program, a no-show fee of $100.00 per child, per week, will be deducted from the employee’s paycheck. Exceptions will be made for a child’s illness only if a legitimate doctor’s note is provided.

This cancellation policy does not apply to Before and After Care.

Important Information:

Contacts

Programs: Nicole Brown, Program Coordinator at Little Scholars at 804-447-4095 or nbrown@littlescholarsllc.com

Logistics: Jonathan Williams, Summer Programs Coordinator, University of Richmond at 804-289-8934 or jwillia7@richmond.edu

Eligibility: URHR at 804-289-8747 or urhr@richmond.edu