ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
| Summer Camps
Nature calls! Maymont's wildly popular summer camps offer outdoor adventures, animal encounters, games, crafts and hands-on activities for young nature explorers. These camps fill up fast, so register early. Become a Maymont Member to receive a discount.
To register online, click on your selected camp date and time below.
A 50% non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required for registration. Separate registration is required for each child.
GROWING UP GREEN
Ages 4-5
Tails and Tales
Stories about animals have been around for thousands of years. Listen to stories new and old, and discover the real animals behind the story characters. You’ll even create a tale of your own!
$116 / $96 members
Tuesday-Friday, Children’s Farm Classroom
June 1-4, 9am-12pm *This program is full
June 8-11, 9am-12pm
July 6-9, 9am-12pm
July 6-9, 1-4pm *This program is full
Senses and Defenses
Turtle, what a big shell you have! The better to protect myself, my dear. From large eyes and noses to stinky skunks and tough shells, learn how animals sense the world around them and protect themselves.
$144 / $120 members
Monday-Friday, Children’s Farm Classroom
June 14-18, 9am-12pm
June 21-25, 9am-12pm *This program is full
July 19-23, 9am-12pm
July 19-23, 1-4pm
Who’s Home?
Animals need a safe place to call home, just like us. From snakes in the swamp to mice in the meadow, discover the different places plants and animals call home.
$144 / $120 members
Monday-Friday, Nature Center
June 14-18, 9am-12pm
June 28-July 2, 9am-12pm *This program is full
July 26-30, 9am-12pm *This program is full
July 26-30, 1-4pm *This program is full
August 2-6, 9am-12pm *This program is full
August 2-6, 1-4pm
YOUNG NATURALIST
Rising 1st-3rd Graders
Animal Antics
How do webbed feet help otters catch food? Why does a snake sleep all winter? Learn about animal adaptations and how they are designed to fit in their environment.
$144 / $120 members
Monday-Friday, Nature Center
June 21-25, 9am-12pm *This program is full
July 19-23, 9am-12pm *This program is full
July 19-23, 1-4pm *This program is full
July 26-30, 9am-12pm *This program is full
July 26-30, 1-4pm *This program is full
August 9-13, 9am-12pm *This program is full
Natural Wonders
How does lava turn into rock? How does a caterpillar change into a butterfly? Discover the magnificent changes in nature, from fossil formations to metamorphosis and more!
$144 / $120 members.
Monday-Friday, Children’s Farm Classroom
June 28-July 2, 9am-12pm
June 28-July 2, 1-4pm *This program is full
July 12-16, 9am-12pm * This program is full
August 2-6, 9am-12pm *This program is full
August 2-6, 1-4pm
That’s Gross!
Think your table manners are bad? Check out some animals and the disgusting things they do to survive. We’ll study owl “puke,” icky insects, and other tricks animals use on the nasty side of nature.
$116 / $96 members.
Tuesday-Friday, Nature Center
July 6-9, 9am-12pm *This program is full
July 6-9, 1-4pm *This program is full
ARTISTS & EXPLORERS
Rising 4-6th Graders
Naturally Artistic
Maymont provides the perfect setting to find your inner artist and creative side! Sculpt, sketch and paint the natural side of Maymont.
$138 / $118 members (includes all art materials)
Tuesday-Friday, Nature Center
July 6-9, 9am-12pm
July 6-9, 1-4pm *This program is full
Maymont Explorers
Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and get dirty? Step into the shoes of an animal keeper to find out how to care for Maymont’s animals, and explore the grounds to learn about Richmond’s native wildlife.
$244 / $210 members
Monday-Friday, Nature Center
July 12-16, 9am-3pm *This program is full
August 2-6, 9am-3pm *This program is full
August 9-13, 9am-3pm
WILD ABOUT RICHMOND
Rising 7-9th Graders
Maymont and the James River Association are teaming up to introduce campers to the natural side of Richmond! Explore the James River by canoe, fish for aquatic creatures, hike through natural habitats, soak up some of Richmond’s unique history, enjoy an overnight adventure on Presquille Island and more!
$344 / $310 members
Monday-Friday, Nature Center
July 12-16, 9am-3pm *This program is full
For questions, call Maymont's environmental educators at 804-358-7166, ext. 324 or 333.
2010 Summer Camps Brochure
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