CITY of FREDERICKSBURG
parks& recreation
A camp for every kid!
Camp Registration Begins: April 16th for City Residents April 23rd for Non-City Residents
Fredericksburg Parks and Recreation Department is home to over 25 camps for children and teens, ages 3 to 18. For the past 16 years, campers have enjoyed expert and caring instructors, and the most exciting curriculum available, without ever leaving the city! Important Camp Information • Register for all camps at the Dorothy Hart Community Center at 408 Canal St. • A Special Registration Form is required for ALL camps. • Copy of Birth Certificate is needed for new campers and where noted. • Online registration is not permitted for camp sign-ups. Registration Begins: April 16th City Residents Non-City Residents April 23rd This year the Parks and Recreation Dept. is giving away one free week of camp to one of our lucky Facebook fans! “Like” us on Facebook for a chance to win!! Search “Fredericksburg Parks and Recreation Dept.”
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Sports Camps Pee Wee Sports Camp This camp program features activities designed to promote skill development in a variety of sports, sportsmanship, and a whole lot of fun for your 4-6 year old. No age waivers. $10 late fee begins June 11.
Dates June 24-28 July 15-19
Ages 4-6 4-6
Days M-F M-F
Time 9am-12pm 9am-12pm
Location New Walker Grant Middle School New Walker Grant Middle School
Fee (R/NR) $40/$60 $40/$60
Field Hockey Camp Learn stick handling, strategy, defensive positioning, and goal keeping skills from top area coaches and players. Campers are encouraged to wear loose fitting clothes and bring a water bottle to camp each day. $10 late fee begins June 11.
Dates June 24-28
Ages 8-15
Days M-F
Time 1pm-4pm
Location Fee (R/NR) New Walker Grant Middle School $40/$60
Youth Tennis Camp Our summer clinics offer opportunities for everyone - basics for beginners, repetition for advanced beginners, strategy and competition for intermediates, and challenging drills and mental concepts for the advanced. Clinics meet for 3 weeks of instruction, followed by three optional days of tournament play. $10 Late fee begins one week prior to camp start date.
Dates Ages June 17-July 3 7-15 July 8-25 7-15
Days M-F M-F
Time 9am-12pm 9am-12pm
Location Kenmore Tennis Courts Kenmore Tennis Courts
Fee (R/NR) $55/$75 $55/$75
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Sports Camps
Soccer Camp The campers get a chance to work on dribbling, passing, shooting, and game strategy while having lots of fun. Campers are encouraged to wear loose fitting clothes and bring a water bottle to camp each day. $10 late fee begins June 11.
Dates Ages June 24-28 7-15
Days M-F
Time 9am-12pm
Location Dixon Park
Fee (R/NR) $40/$60
Baseball / Softball Camp Learn detailed skills from our excellent staff and enjoy the last week of summer vacation playing ball. Players need to bring a baseball cap, glove and water bottle every day. Special registration form required.
Dates Ages June 24-28 7-15
Days M-F
Time 1pm-4pm
Location Sunshine Ball Park
Fee (R/NR) $40/$60
All Sports Camp Participants will have an opportunity to learn soccer, baseball, basketball, volleyball, football, kickball, field hockey, and lawn games during this week long camp. Campers will spend time inside and outdoors so please dress appropriately. $10 late fee begins June 18.
Dates July 8-12
Ages 8-15
Days M-F
Time 9am-12pm
Location New Walker Grant Middle School
Fee (R/NR) $40/$60
Volleyball Camp Learn a skill, play the sport, have fun! This camp will teach the basic skills of volleyball. You will also learn some game strategy and have fun playing the game of volleyball. $10 late fee begins June 11.
Dates July 8-12
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Ages 8-15
Days M-F
Time 1pm-4pm
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Location New Walker Grant Middle School
Fee (R/NR) $40/$60
Sports Camps
Red Zone Football Camp Learn the basic skills prior to the season while having a GREAT TIME!!! Campers are encouraged to wear loose fitting clothes and bring a water bottle to camp each day. Camp will be held at James Monroe High School. $10 late fee begins July 2.
Dates July 15-19
Ages 7-15
Days M-F
Time 5pm-7pm
Location James Monroe High School
Fee (R/NR) $40/$60
Sky High Basketball Camp The Sky High basketball camp is five days of basketball designed to increase a player’s skills and court knowledge in a fun and non-competitive environment. Whether your child is a beginner or one who has been playing since they could walk, this camp is a great way to begin or improve one’s skills. $10 late fee begins June 18.
Dates July 15-19
Ages 7-15
Days M-F
Time 1pm-4pm
Location New Walker Grant Middle School
Fee (R/NR) $40/$60
Fencing Camp Our trained instructors teach you the fundamentals of this sophisticated sport. Learn stances and how to foil. For those that have taken beginning foil, try something new: learn saber or epee. Try fast-paced speed & power of saber or the precision and tactics of epee. Equipment fee of $20 needs to be paid to instructor on first day of class. $10 Late fee begins one week prior to camp start date.
Dates Ages June 24-28 8-16 July 15-19 8-16
Days M-F M-F
Time 9am-12pm 9am-12pm
Location Dorothy Hart Community Center Dorothy Hart Community Center
Fee (R/NR) $80/$85 $80/$85
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Kids Engineering Survivor: Engineer’s Cove Stranded on an abandoned island - surrounded by darkness, cold temperatures, wild animals, and other dangers. Students in this camp will join tribes and compete in various engineering-related challenges against other tribes to survive and eventually escape the harsh island conditions. Join us in the first ever Engineering for Kids® Survivor challenge!
Dates Ages June 24-28 7-12
Days M-F
Time 9am-12pm
Location Dorothy Hart Community Center
Fee (R/NR) $165/$165
Lego® Rescue Robots During the LEGO® Rescue Robots camp, students design and program robots to respond to simulated disaster situations such as moving rubble and retrieving targets.
Dates Ages June 24-28 7-12
Days M-F
Time 9am-12pm
Location Dorothy Hart Community Center
Fee (R/NR) $165/$165
Electronic Game Design- Racing Games Students will use Multimedia Fusion 2® to create their own video game. Students design a racetrack, race cars and an environment in which their cars compete. Students take home a copy of the game they create.
Dates Aug 5-8
Ages 7-12
Days M-F
Time 9am-12pm
Location Dorothy Hart Community Center
Fee (R/NR) $165/$165
Momentum Madness - Zero to Sixty! Zero to sixty in two seconds?! How fast can an object go without compromising safety? Students in this camp will work with their Pit Crew to design and build vehicles, such as dragsters and hovering levitrons, which should able to withstand astonishing speeds. Fasten your seat belt, the race has begun!
Dates Aug 5-8
Ages 7-12
Days M-F
Time 9am-12pm
Location Dorothy Hart Community Center
Fee (R/NR) $165/$165
Horseback Riding Camp White Buffalo Horse Farm is providing a horse camp for boys and girls ages 6 to 18, regardless of their riding experience. We will be getting on a horse everyday, working on trail riding skills and horse showing techniques including Western and English style of riding. General horse care and grooming will also be covered. Culminating demonstration will be exhibited on the last day of camp.
Dates June 24-28 July 8-12 Aug 5-9
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Ages 6-18 6-18 6-18
Days M-F M-F M-F
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Time 9am-12pm 9am-12pm 9am-12pm
Location White Buffalo Horse Farm White Buffalo Horse Farm White Buffalo Horse Farm
Fee (R/NR) $275/$300 $275/$300 $275/$300
Nature and Survivor Camps Important Information • Birth Certificate Required! Please register for the appropriate age/grade. • Cancellation policy – Cancellation must be confirmed TWO weeks prior to camp start date for FULL refund; ONE week required for 50% refund. • Campers may attend only ONE session. • Special Needs campers must provide personal assistant. Camp Hideaway This beloved day camp is filled with adventure! Designed for kids entering Kindergarten or 1st grade in the fall, each themed morning is packed with nature crafts, hiking, discovery, games, story, snack time, and friends! We safely explore, splash in the creek, and get up-close and hands-on with the natural world. Space is limited, but quality is guaranteed…so sign up early! A detailed letter will be sent to all registered campers. (Campers may register for one week only.)
Dates July 8-12 July 15-19 July 22-26 July 29-Aug 2
Ages 5-6 5-6 5-6 5-6
Days M-F M-F M-F M-F
Time 9:15am-12pm 9:15am-12pm 9:15am-12pm 9:15am-12pm
Location Alum Spring Pavilion Alum Spring Pavilion Alum Spring Pavilion Alum Spring Pavilion
Fee (R/NR) $75/$90 $75/$90 $75/$90 $75/$90
Camp Wildwood Celebrate TWENTY years of our popular nature day camp! Come “over the river and through the woods” to the shore of Motts Run Reservoir for a wild week immersed in the natural world. Each day will be filled with canoeing, hiking, nature crafts, super snacks, friends, and outdoor skills like fire-building. We’ll explore, learn about wildlife, and much more. Don’t miss out on a great week of discovery! A detailed letter will be sent to all registered campers. (For kids currently in grades 1-6 – see individual sessions. Campers may register for one week only.)
Dates June 10-14 June 17-21 July 8-12 July 15-19 July 22-26 July 29-Aug 2
Grades 1-3 1-3 2-4 4-6 1-3 4-6
Days M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F
Time 9am-3pm 9am-3pm 9am-3pm 9am-3pm 9am-3pm 9am-3pm
Location Motts Run Nature Center Motts Run Nature Center Motts Run Nature Center Motts Run Nature Center Motts Run Nature Center Motts Run Nature Center
Fee (R/NR) $125/$150 $125/$150 $125/$150 $125/$150 $125/$150 $125/$150
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Nature and Survivor Camps Teen Adventure Camp Teens – unplug and jump in to the natural world! We’ll spend two days at Motts Run Reservoir where we’ll learn canoeing skills (including swamping and rescue), and outdoor skills like fire-building and map and compass, enjoy team-building activities, hiking, nature crafts and more. The other two days will find us on the Rappahannock River, canoeing for the day or tubing through the Falmouth Rapids (a much shorter trip than last year!) with a picnic at Old Mill Park. Designed for teens currently in grades 7-9…don’t miss out on a week you won’t forget!
Dates June 24-27
Grades Days 7-9 M-Th
Time 9am-3pm
Location Motts Run Reservoir
Fee (R/NR) $130/$150
Fishing Adventures Fishing Adventures! is a popular 2-day camp offered at Motts Run Reservoir. Sponsored by Virginia Fishing Adventures (www.virginiafishingadventures.com), this introduction to freshwater fishing promises to teach eager kids to fish! Campers will learn the basics of casting, knot tying, baiting hooks, choosing lures, and understanding fish and their habitat. Of course some serious fishing at Motts Run will also occur! All equipment and tackle provided. A letter including what to bring, directions to Motts Run, and a health form will be sent at a later date to all registered campers. For kids aged 7-12 only.
Dates July 11-12
Ages 7-12
Days Th-F
Time 9am-12pm
Location Motts Run Reservoir
Fee (R/NR) $60/$70
Survivor Camp Do you have what it takes to Survive? Challenge yourself mentally and physically in the water, in the air, and on the ground. Participants will learn rock climbing, canoeing, ropes course skills, and much more during this week long team building camp. $10 late fee begins July 9.
Dates July 15-19 July 15-19
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Ages 11-15 11-15
Days M-F M-F
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Time 9am-12pm 1pm-4pm
Location Various Sites Various Sites
Fee (R/NR) $100/$140 $100/$140
Nature and Survivor Camps Adventure Fishing Camp The Adventure Day Camp is a week-long fishing camp for 7-14 year-olds. Sponsored by Virginia Fishing Adventures (www.virginiafishingadventures.com), the camp is designed to teach the entire process of fishing from rigging rods, tying knots, canoeing, and baiting hooks, all while introducing campers to the great wealth of fishing opportunities in the area. Campers will meet at the Virginia Outdoor Center, then load into vans and head to a mixture of private ponds or the Rappahannock and Rapidan Rivers—for several nice river floats during the week. All equipment provided, and Scouts may earn their fishing merit badge. A letter including what to bring, directions, and a health form will be sent at a later date to all registered campers. (Registration will begin Feb.1)
Dates July 29-Aug 2
Ages 7-14
Days M-F
Time 8:30am-4pm
Location Virginia Outdoor Center
Fee (R/NR) $450/$450
Music / Theatre Camps Up with the Arts - Kindergarten In this age group we will be singing songs, learning poems, making puppets, and lots of other fun activities. We will also perform at the “grand finale,” but we emphasize fun.
Dates June 17-28
Ages 4-5
Days M-F
Time 9am-12pm
Location Alum Springs
Fee (R/NR) $75/$85
Up with the Arts - Grades 1-2 Using their imaginations, props, costumes, and sets they design, this age group will travel through their imagination, acting out short plays and skits. Your child will perform in the grand finale production. We’ll also have plenty of time for hands-on arts and crafts, stories, and just plain fun.
Dates June 17-28
Ages 6-7
Days M-F
Time 9am-12pm
Location Alum Springs
Fee (R/NR) $75/$85
Up with the Arts - Grades 3-6 Our older group will produce a small play from start to finish - selecting parts, designing sets and simple costumes, rehearsal, and the final production! Lots of fun for everyone! The children will be exposed to music, drama, and lots of creative play, as well as some of the support work (such as costume and set design) that brings such a production together. They will also have art projects that compliment their dramatic work, and plenty of time for exploring the park, and free play. Everyone participates, gains a sense of accomplishment, and has lots of fun.
Dates June 17-28
Ages 8-12
Days M-F
Time 9am-12pm
Location Alum Springs
Fee (R/NR) $75/$85
*Up with the Arts requires a special registration form and no registrations will be accepted after 7th.
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Dance and Cheer Camps Starfires Mighty Prep Camp This is exciting chance to learn high-spirited dance and cheer routines, while developing poise, coordination, and showmanship! Learn motions, kicks, jumps, leaps, turns, cheers, chants, and a variety of dance styles to great music! This class is a chance to prepare for high school tryouts, as well as perform in local parades, shows, and competitions! Join the award-winning, team-spirited Starfires and bring a friend with you! No experience necessary!
Dates Aug. 6-8
Ages 5-10
Days Tu-Th
Time 5:30pm-7pm
Location Dorothy Hart Center
Fee (R/NR) $30/$55
Starfires Junior Hot Ice & Extreme Dance Camp Anyone age 12-18 (6th-12th) is welcome to learn the exciting dance and pom routines from our experienced instructors, in this fast-paced, 3-night workshop. Learn the moves, chants and cheers the pros use! New routines and cheers this year, will keep the energy high! We’ll keep you busy and you’ll learn a lot-- but most importantly, you’ll have a great time! Bring a snack and water bottle. Wear shorts and tennis shoes. No experience necessary.
Dates Aug. 6-8
Ages 10-18
Days Tu-Th
Time 7pm-8:30pm
Location Dorothy Hart Center
Fee (R/NR) $30/$35
Fairy-tale Mini Dance Calling all Princes and Princesses! Experience the magical world of dance in our Fairy tale mini summer dance camp. Each day will be filled with fairytale-themed dance classes, story time, crafts and activities for girls and boys ages 3 to 7. On the last day of class students will perform for family and friends and leave with their own special crown. Please provide a snack each day for your child!
Dates July 23-25
Ages 3-7
Days Tu-Th
Time 10am-12pm
Location Dorothy Hart Center
Fee (R/NR) $75/$85
Explosion Cheer and Dance Camp Calling all Cheerleaders, Dancers, or anyone wanting to have a blast while learning something new! During this camp students will experience chants, cheers, dance technique, gymnastics, and basic stunts to improve their cheerleading and dance skills. This class is designed to increase self-confidence and friendships while keeping your child actively engaged over the summer. All family and friends will be invited to watch their child perform on the last day of our workshop.
Dates July 23-25
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Ages 6-12
Days Tu-Th
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Time 2pm-4pm
Location Dorothy Hart Center
Fee (R/NR) $75/$85
Dance and Cheer Camps Rock Star/Diva Dance Camp Calling all Rock Stars! Experience the world of dance in our rock and roll mini summer dance camp. Each day will be filled with creative movement/hip hop dance, story time, crafts and activities for girls and boys ages 3 to 7. On the last day of class students will perform for family and friends. Please provide a snack each day for your child!
Dates July 23-25
Ages 3-7
Days Tu-Th
Time 2pm-4pm
Location Dorothy Hart Center
Fee (R/NR) $75/$85
Creative Movement/Hip Hop Dance Camp Calling all Divas! Experience the world of dance in our mini hip hop summer dance camp. Each day will be filled with creative movement/hip hop dance, story time, crafts and activities for girls and boys ages 3 to 7. On the last day of class students will perform for family and friends. Please provide a snack each day for your child!
Dates July 23-25
Ages 3-7
Days Tu-Th
Time 9am-10am
Location Dorothy Hart Center
Fee (R/NR) $45/$55
Aquatic Camps Camp A.I.M (Aquatics in Motion) Beginner to Intermediate This camp is designed for swimmers who have little or no prior competitive experience or lack a substantial training background. Not a beginner swim lesson program! The specific focus of the camp is on stroke technique, mental discipline, race strategy, and strengthening exercises, while also emphasizing respect, cooperation, and most importantly, the element of having fun while swimming. Beginner: Must have some swimming experience! Swimmers must be able to complete at least 25 yards of freestyle. Intermediate: Swimmers must be able to swim 50 yards of freestyle and backstroke and should have basic knowledge of all general strokes.
Dates June 24-28
Ages 7-15
Days M-F
Time 9:05-9:35am
Location Dixon Pool
Fee (R/NR) $75/$75
Camp A.I.M (Aquatics in Motion) Advanced The specific focus of the camp is on stroke technique, mental discipline, race strategy, and strengthening exercises, while also emphasizing respect, cooperation, and most importantly, the element of having fun while swimming. Advanced: It is expected that swimmers can complete at least 100 yards of freestyle and has basic knowledge of all general strokes. The emphasis of this level will be on improving the technique of all four strokes, starts and turns.
Dates June 24-28
Ages 10-18
Days M-F
Time 8:30am-9am
Location Dixon Pool
Fee (R/NR) $75/$75
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Summer Fun Festival Important Information • • • • •
Special Registration Form Required Birth Certificate Required Multiple Child Discount Registration is ONLY accepted at the Dorothy Hart Community Center No registrations will be accepted after June 21, 2013.
Pee Wee A wonderful 2 weeks for your child who will enter pre-school in the Fall of 2013 (must be 4 years old by September 30, 2013 - birth certificate required. We’ve got ten days full of stimulating activities: arts & crafts, play movement, games, stories and cooking. Group size limited.
Dates July 8-19
Age 3-4
Days M-F
Time 9am-12pm
Location Hugh Mercer Elementary
Fee (R/NR) $90/$95
Preschool An exciting 2 weeks for your children who will enter Kindergarten in the Fall of 2013 (must be 5 years old by September 30, 2013) - birth certificate required. Your child will play games, sing songs, hear stories, tumble, do arts & crafts, and even cooking! Group size is limited.
Dates July 8-19
Age 5
Days M-F
Time 9am-12pm
Location Hugh Mercer Elementary
Fee (R/NR) $90/$95
Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd, 3rd & 4th Children register for this program using their current school grade (2012-2013 year). Each child chooses a tract containing six (three each week) fun classes from the list for his-her ages group. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. We do our best to give each child as many of his-her first tract choice as possible. The children attend three classes throughout the morning, so they experience a variety of activities. With everything from Cooking to Sports, Arts and Crafts to Science Experiments, your child will have a great time exploring the topics of his/her choice. And no matter what the choices, your chid will have a ton of fun!
Dates July 8-19 July 8-19 July 8-19
Grade K 1-2 3-4
Days M-F M-F M-F
Time 9am-12pm 9am-12pm 9am-12pm
Location Hugh Mercer Elementary Hugh Mercer Elementary Hugh Mercer Elementary
For questions please call (540) 372-1086 or visit us on the web at www.fredericksburgva.gov. 12
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Fee (R/NR) $90/$95 $90/$95 $90/$95