Best Virginia Art Camps Summer 2025 Directory

CAMP FACILITIES: We have one cozy cabin that sleeps 12 with bunk bed accommodations, 3 bathrooms and hot water showers, outdoor swimming pool, 2 large riding arenas, a cross country course, wooded trails, and close by to local restaurants/drive in movie theaters, and state parks for field trips.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We are a family run farm that specializes in keeping our program small in order to provide excellent instruction in riding and horsemanship from beginner to advanced levels. We strive to teach all levels of riders to become knowledgeable horseman in a safe, friendly, and fun environment. Fox Pointe Farm offers a range of camp opportunities for riders of all levels beginner to advanced. We have overnight camps, which are exclusively for girls, and we also offer co-ed day camps. Our riding lessons are organized in small ability-based groups. Riding instruction is supplemented with on-the-ground horsemanship and barn management training.

Head Coach: Colleen Seely is active in the industry through coaching at AA and VHSA horse shows, as well as coaching a Zone 3 Interscholastic Equestrian Association team since 2005. She is also an active USEF/USHJA/VHSA member and judges local VHSA horse shows. Colleen has 16 years of experience teaching and managing successful summer equestrian camp programs. She has a BA in Education from Lourdes College.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We offer 1 and 2 week long camps.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Established in 2005,Fox Pointe Farm LLC is a family run equestrian business with 19 years' experience in horse care, training quality horses and developing successful riders. We are a full service boarding, showing and training facility, specializing in hunter/jumpers and equitation. Horse training and riding lessons provided by Colleen Seely. Nestled between Richmond and historic Williamsburg the facility is easily accessed from New Kent, Hanover, Richmond, Williamsburg, and West Point.

Fox Pointe Farm has become well-known among the local and regional equestrian community. Fox Pointe Farm programs are tailored to meet the needs of all ages and riding levels from beginning learner riders to accomplished riders. Show coaching at local and rated competition. Fox Pointe Farm also hosts a VHSA/BHSA show series in addition to clinics and special events.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Fox Pointe Farm offers boarding, lessons, show coaching, and sales year-round, not just a summer camp. We also host a VHSA show series, and many exciting clinics each year.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit us on-line for camp dates

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 3 cabins with bunk bed accomodations, 2 bathhouses with hot water showers, outdoor swimming pool, arts & crafts center, leisure center, 2 large riding arenas, a cross country course, wooded trails with foxhunting jumps, and close by to local restaurants/drive in movie theaters, and state parks for field trips.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We are a family run riding camp that specializes in keeping our program small in order to provide excellent instruction in riding and horsemanship from beginner to advanced levels. Many of our students have gone on to become equine professionals and even run their own barns and competed at the grand prix level.

We strive to teach all levels of riders to become knowledgable horsemen and women in a safe, friendly, and fun environment.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: CIT program available to veteran campers age 16 & 17.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: There is a scholarship program offered, the Nan Scholarship Fund. Information on how to apply is available on our website.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Riding lessons, trail rides, and weekend vacations are available at New Meadow year round by appointment.

OTHER CAMP INFO: New Meadow is a working horse farm all year round, not just a summer camp. There are lessons & trail rides, a training program, and boarding opportunities at our facility.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
We run an 8 week program, with a 4 week, 3 week, 1 week, 7 or 8 week sessions.

CAMP FACILITIES: Housed within a state of the art 23,000 square foot facility that is open six days a week during the school year and weekdays during the summer. The Center offers dance, art, theater, after school programs and recreation. It is internet friendly and has become known as the "place to be" for special events including weddings, receptions, bar mitzvahs, baby showers, dinners and many other quaint social happenings.

There is always something to do at Pine Camp!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Take A Bow Theater Camp begins June 27 - August 19, 2016 8:30am - 5:30pm, includes Breakfast and Lunch and weekly field trips. The summer camp is divided into 2 weeks sessions that focus on a specific artistic form, tailored to meet each age group: 8 - 12yrs.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Mayor's Youth Academy Counselors in Training programs.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships contact Danita Green 804-646-3674

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Pine Camp Arts & Community Center offers Visual Arts, Performance Art, Spotlight Gallery docent-led tours for school/church/group-home field trips. This can be found in the Program Guide: Our Camp Website Link: www.richmondgov.com

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 27 - August 19, 2016 $395 City residents and $415 non-residents, includes breakfast and lunch.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Pine Camp Entrepreneurial Art Program: Seeking Art & Drama Graduates or teachers. Contact Danita Green, 804-646-3674

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Campers work together to create, write, stage, and perform their own showcase under the supervision of professional theatre artists.

1- week sessions from 9am-3pm at Lanier Middle School & Truro Anglican Church, Fairfax. Aftercare available from 3pm-5pm.

Join us July 20-24, July 27-31, August 3-7, August 10-14

Visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.fairfaxcitytheatre.org

Camp is sponsored in partnership with Truro Anglican Church.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Discounts available for children enrolling in multiple sessions or for siblings enrolled in the same camp.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
See website for specific dates and fees.

CAMP FACILITIES: Camp facilities vary base on location.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our secular, co-ed summer camp programs are the synergy of our commitment to provide a learning experience grounded in science, ethics, philosophy, and nature.

Camp Quest campers come as unique individuals, learn and share in educational and inquisitive adventures, and leave as enriched individuals, confident in making an impact and passing on their humanist values in their own home communities.

Together we seek to Question, Understand, Explore, Search and Test

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Camp Quest Inc is committed to ensuring camp is assessible to all. Financial assistance and payment plans are available.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Camp Quest Inc., is an educational non-profit that supports a network of independently owned summer camps, as well as, operates camps under the National umbrella, across North America.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For dates and fees, please go to our website for complete information:

Our Camp Website Link: campquest.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Join Our Team!  Camp Quest Inc is hiring program leaders and group counselors.

To apply, visit Our Camp Website Link: campquest.formstack.com

CAMP FACILITIES: We have a large, shaded playground and access to multiple outdoor pools and soccer fields.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We also offer before and after school care for grades K-6.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Breakfast and lunch are included except for field trip days when campers must bring a bagged lunch.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:

Camp runs in weekly sessions from 6/27/16 to 8/31/16. Campers can sign up for one or multiple sessions or for the whole summer. Cost is 274$ a week with a 10% discount if signing up for the whole summer.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We have openings for summer camp counselors. Please contact Chelly Manalastas at director[AT]commongroundchildcare.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:

*June 18-22 – Fantasy and Superheroes Camp*
Ages 5-11
At Brambleton Corner Clubhouse
42255 Palladian Blue Terr., Brambleton, VA 20148
$295 for Full-Day Camp (9:00-4:00), $180 for Half-Day Camp (9:00-12:30)

*June 25-29 – Mystery Playhouse Camp*
Ages 5-11
At Windmill Community Center
21400 Windmill Dr., Ashburn, VA 20147
$295 for Full-Day Camp (9:00-4:00), $180 for Half-Day Camp (9:00-12:30)

*July 2-6 (NO Camp on July 4) – Comedy and Improv Camp*
Ages 5-11
At Brambleton Corner Clubhouse
42255 Palladian Blue Terr., Brambleton, VA 20148
$236 for Full-Day Camp (9:00-4:00), $144 for Half-Day Camp (9:00-12:30)

*July 9-13 – Fables and Fairytales Camp*
Ages 5-11
At Brambleton Corner Clubhouse
42255 Palladian Blue Terr., Brambleton, VA 20148
$295 for Full-Day Camp (9:00-4:00), $180 for Half-Day Camp (9:00-12:30)

*July 16-20 – Fantasy and Superheroes Camp*
Ages 5-11
At St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church
201 E. Frederick Dr., Sterling, VA 20164
$295 for Full-Day Camp (9:00-4:00), $180 for Half-Day Camp (9:00-12:30)

*July 30-August 3– Comedy and Improv Camp*
Ages 5-11
At Windmill Community Center
21400 Windmill Dr., Ashburn, VA 20147
$295 for Full-Day Camp, $180 for Half-Day Camp (9:00-12:30)

*August 14-18, 9:00-3:30 – Comedy and Improv Camp*
Ages 6-12
At Loudoun Country Day School
20600 Red Cedar Dr., Leesburg, VA 20175
$350 for Full-Day Camp

To register for this camp, visit Our Camp Website Link: www.LCDS.org

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 20 modern builidings as a home base for the children and many programs. Most of our programming is outside and we interact and learn about our environment, how to be a better friend and grow character!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Team Building/Ropes Course, Facility Rental, Nature and Science with Green Adventure Project.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Dates and rates at: Our Camp Website Link: www.tripleccamp.com.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Staff must have at least a year of college to their credit and loads of experience working with children.  We have high expectations, however are very fair to our staff family that are the key to the success of the camp.

No better summer job ANYWHERE!

CAMP FACILITIES: We have both online art camps/workshops and in-person camps for our 2021 summer art program. Go to Our Camp Website Link: IchenArtAcademy.com for more information.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Becoming an Ichen Art Academy student means that you have the opportunity to learn from the best art school with a long proven record of success to develop your creativity, foundational skills and artistic talents that will propel you to reach your full potential.

Best Quality Art Program
Since its inception in 1997 (formerly known as Ichen Art Studio), Ichen Art Academy has been putting relentless focus on developing high-quality art programs, reflected through its students’ artworks and measured by its students’ achievements. Many of its art-major students have now gone on to renowned art colleges and most prestigious majors such as CalArt’s Character Animation, ArtCenter’s Entertainment Design and Rhode Island School of Design. Some art-major students from early years have found employments in high-tech companies such as Google, Facebook and Netflix. Similarly, its non-art-major students have been accepted by nation’s top universities such as Harvard, Stanford, Princeton and MIT with the help of submission of a strong supplemental art portfolio. By consistently winning large numbers of national level awards in art competitions, Ichen Art Academy students’ skill levels and artworks are among the best in every age group.

Systematic and Comprehensive K-12 Art Education
Ichen Art Academy offers systematic and comprehensive art education to K-12 students and adults. All of its instructors are highly accomplished artists with many years of teaching and industry experience. Currently the following programs are offered
(Click the respective link to view students' artworks from that age group):

--Children’s Creative Art (Ages 5 to 8)
--Chinese Painting and Calligraphy (Ages 8+)
--Drawing and Sketch Level 1-Basic (Ages 8 to 10) Level 1 (Ages 10-11), 2 and 3 (Ages 12+)
--Oil Painting and Watercolor (Ages 12+)
--Digital Art for Beginner (Ages 9+), Intermediate and Advanced Levels (Ages 12+)
--Cartoon, Manga and Character Design (Ages 11+)
--AP Art Prep (Ages 14+)

Art Consultation Service for College Applications
The art counselor team at Ichen Art Academy specializes in helping art-major students prepare strong college art portfolios and apply for top art colleges and majors in the US. The team is also responsible for helping non-art-major students develop robust supplemental art portfolios for applying top private universities.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We partner with Youth Art Foundation, a non-profit organization to help our students develop leadership and utilize their art talents and skills to make positive contributions to their communities.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Ichen Art Academy provides comprehensive and systematic art education for K-12 students on a yearly basis. Please check our curriculum webpage for a detailed description:

Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com

OTHER CAMP INFO: Oil Painting, watercolor, Portrait/Figure Drawing, Illustration, Chinese Painting, Drawing and Sketching, AP Art Boot Camp, Open Studio, Fashion Design, UI/UX Design, Architectural and Interior Design, Animation and Game Design, Digital Art, Creative Comic Books, Manga and Anime, Cartoon and Character Design, Perspective Drawing, Graphic Design, 3D Modeling and much more.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Art Camps for kids ages 5-9:
Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com

Digital Illustration Art Camp for ages 9+:
Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com

Summer Art Workshops for ages 11+:
Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Lopez Studios, Inc. Performing Arts School has been offering premium arts related programs to the community for 21 years. We have had over 2500 students enter our doors to participate in our Music and Theater programs. In addition, hundreds of students have made Lopez Studios, Inc. a major part of their Summer Recreation. Our tradition of excellence through quality instruction, character education, attention to detail, and qualified staff has made us a trusted partner in providing arts related programs for the community.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Lopez Studios, Inc. offers a LIMITED number of Summer Camp Scholarships based on Financial Need and Talent Potential. Selected recipients may receive up to 30% off of their total Summer Camp Tuition. Only 20 Scholarships are awarded per summer. Deadline to apply is May 1.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Lopez Studios, Inc. Performing Arts Preparatory School is an Award Winning Performing Arts School in Reston, VA offering premium programs in Acting, Piano, and Voice. For 18 Years and counting, our programs have integrated four basic principles of development that capitalize on the skill-building qualities inherent to arts instruction. Through instruction at Lopez Studios, Inc. students are encouraged to develop the facets of Character, Integrity, Discipline and Service through interactive instruction, practice, sharing, and performance.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.lopezstudiosinc.com

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Lopez Studios, Inc. is excited to offer Summer Employment and Intern opportunities for high school and college students. We offer an array of performing arts summer camps to suit every interest. If you are interested in applying to work or intern at any one of our Summer Camps, please COMPLETE OUR ONLINE APPLICATION by March 31, 2018. 

Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.lopezstudiosinc.com

CAMP PROGRAM INFO:
The Handwork Studio LLC is a kids' needle arts and fashion studio and camp. Our purpose is to pass down the tradition of teaching practical arts such as knitting, crocheting, hand and machine sewing, embroidery, quilting, fashion and crafts in a fun and relaxed environment.

Our staff is comprised of professional artists, instructors and skilled teachers, dedicated to making each student feel special. Our teaching philosophy is one that focuses on the students’ accomplishments. We will never criticize the student's work, but praise his or her efforts.

The Handwork Studio is designed to…
nurture its students
in a positive social environment
with a "Can Do" attitude
that fosters creativity
while learning lifetime skills.

The Result:
Making really cool projects with new friends while having Fun! Fun! Fun!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our CIT Leadership Program started Summer 2016! Learn more here Our Camp Website Link: www.thehandworkstudio.com.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
If you believe a job is to inspire and create, smiles are a part of the uniform and don't mind occasionally getting tangled in thread we need to talk! The Handwork Studio is on the search for that ‘needle in a haystack’ to help us forge ahead on our mission to educate children in the needle-arts.

Qualified Candidates Must:
-- Be passionate, warm, caring and ultimately a happy person that will bring excitement to the classroom
-- Be high energy; able to sit on the floor and/or stand for an extended period of time
-- Enjoy crafting in one or more of the following skills: knitting, crocheting, machine and hand sewing, embroidery, etc. You do not need to be an expert. We will train you on our methods.
-- Enjoy working with children between the ages of 5-16 years
-- Possess infinite patience
-- Be neat and organized
-- Be willing to work generally Monday-Fridays (approx. 8:30-3:30) during the months of June, July and August. This schedule can vary slightly based on program and geographic location.

To be considered, interested applicants MUST complete an online application at Our Camp Website Link: www.thehandworkstudio.com. Here you will find more details about our counselor positions and their applications.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Check out our exciting classes!

Clay with Claire!
In this course, our young artists will learn how to build amazing clay pieces using hand building and slab building techniques to sculpt the clay. Our young artists will learn how to use clay tools to create dimensionality in the clay and carve intricate details. Once the sculpting is complete, the clay will be fired and students will then learn glazing techniques to create details and contrast in their sculptures.

Weaving Fiber Art with Taleah!
In this course, our young artists will learn the weaving techniques to create beautiful woven artwork. Our young artists will start by building their very own loom and planning out dynamic compositions before starting the weaving process. Our young artists will then learn the intricacies of this ancient art process and discover ways to incorporate their unique style into their artwork by using traditional and nontraditional weaving materials.

Painting Imaginative Landscapes with Taleah!
In this course, our young artists will create their own imaginative landscapes by designing compositions from reference images that they will then learn how to paint onto canvases using acrylic paint. Our young artists will learn how to create dynamic compositions that incorporate proportion, perspective, and color theory to bring their landscapes to life. In the development of their unique landscapes, our young artists will learn how to tell a story with their artwork that brings out their artistic voice.

Mixed Media Artistic Journaling with Alessandra!
In this course, our young artists will learn how to combine narrative and art to create their own unique style of mixed media artistic journaling. By experimenting with 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional supplies such as oil pastel, watercolors, mixed papers, and natural & found materials, our young artists will discover their own artistic voice and develop their visual storytelling skills through free-form expression. Our young artists will begin their journaling process by reflecting on daily prompts to inspire their creativity and explore materials and techniques to answer that prompt. At the end of the week, our young artists will walk away with the beginnings of their very own artistic journal!

Printmaking with Heather!
In this course, our young artists will learn how to make their very own print of their unique designs through printmaking! Printmaking is a type of artform that allows our young artists to easily draw and carve their designs onto a board that they then paint and print multiple times in different colors. Our young artists will learn how to make eye-grabbing designs by exploring art fundamentals such as line quality, texture, detail, and color theory. At the end of this week-long course, our young artists will walk away with their very own foam print plate and an exciting series of art prints!

Painting Color Study with Michela!
Color Study camp program is designed to introduce students to the Studio Incamminati 23 color palette and explore the world of colors through a series of engaging painting exercises. Students will learn how to utilize colored light and work with bright, simple objects to create stunning artworks. Through the exploration of intense light and its effects on the local color of still life objects, students will develop a deep understanding of how different light
arrangements can fundamentally change the color relationships of objects in their artwork. With a focus on value versus color saturation, students will complete one canvas per day, allowing for a dialogue centered on artistic expression and technique. using painting knives and brushes, students will practice paint handling in preparation for longer studies.

Classical Drawing Level I with Michela!
In this progressively oriented beginner drawing course, our objective is to develop drawing and seeing skills in serious young artists.New students will learn the three important parts of starting a drawing:

1). the envelope
2). the separation of light from shadow, and
3). the five-value scale.

Through the use of simple still life objects, students will practice perspective and proportion under a single light source. With charcoal on toned paper, participants will learn how to see and successfully articulate monumental shapes of light and shadow, create the illusion of depth, and fully realize tonal relationships.

Classical Drawing Level II with Michela!
This course is designed to develop drawing and observational skills in serious young artists. Through the use of complex still life objects such as casts from antiquity, students will practice perspective and proportion under a single light source. Using charcoal on toned paper, participants will learn how to see and successfully articulate monumental shapes of light and shadow, creating the illusion of depth and fully realizing tonal relationships. Throughout the week, we will also introduce the Charles Bargue Drawing Course to further enhance students' mastery of skills. These skills include:

1). successfully launching an envelope around the
compositional elements,
2). determining correct tilts and angles, describing
perspective,
3). consistently separating true light from true shadow, and
4). calibrating the value of the overall still life arrangement.

Paper Mache with Michela!
This camp is all about exploring the world of three-dimensional artwork through the medium of papier-mâché. Known as the "poor man's clay," papier-mâché allows students to create sculptures and bring their imagination to life. One of the key skills learned in this camp is engineering, as students are required to construct an armature that can support the weight of their sculpture. To do this, they study the skeletal structure of animals or other subjects they wish to recreate, enabling them to engineer a strong armature as a foundation for their sculpture. The materials used to form the sculpture are simple, including wire, balloons, recycling newspaper, boxes, white printing paper, a soluble solution of methyl cellulose, Elmer's glue and hot glue. After preparing the sculpture with a white primer, students are invited to paint it using water-based tempera paints. This camp offers a skill-based learning process where students have a lot of fun creating their own unique sculptures.

Anime Drawing with Michela!
Welcome to our Japanese Style Figure Drawing Summer Camp! This camp offers students the unique opportunity to study the art of Japanese-style figure drawing and explore the creation of narratives through their artwork. Japanese-style drawing is renowned for its realistic interpretation, especially in graphic novels. Throughout the week, students will focus on different aspects of drawing skills, dedicating each day to a specific area of study. They will spend time
mastering the intricacies of drawing heads and hairstyles, bodies and body types, hands and feet, as well as perspective and backgrounds. On the final day, students will have the freedom to choose their own adventure by creating and illustrating their own short story.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please check out our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.artsofgreatfalls.org
for more information about summer camp schedules.

CAMP FACILITIES: Ours in not a camp per se - we just do special 4 week summer classes for all ages in June and July.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our teacher is Cheryl Felicia Rhoads who is pictured at left below in her Mother Goose costume in the 1990s. Cheryl earned her B.A. in Theatre Arts from the University of Iowa. After college, Cheryl's further formal training included studies with Josephine Forsberg at The Players Workshop of The Second City and with co-founder and Artistic Director Jeff Perry at the Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago. Cheryl was also a member of The Second City National Touring Company. She worked for 20 years in Hollywood as a professional actress, comedy coach, assistant voice casting agent, voice-over artist, director, and producer of comedy shows. In the 1990s, Cheryl's comedy classes for kids and teens were rated as "Best in L.A." by the alternative news weekly New Times Los Angeles.

Cheryl is also an individual acting coach who offers private lessons for actors who need help to prepare for auditions. She also teaches beginners and advanced actors practical advice about monologues, scene study, and improvisation with an emphasis on how to practice good diction and non-verbal communication skills that can often make an audition more effective and memorable.

Since 1995, Cheryl has taught acting to about 6,200 children, teens, and adults in both California and Virginia. When Cheryl worked in Chicago, she was nominated for a local Emmy Award and won a Joseph Jefferson Award for best actress in a revue. She also won a Drama Logue Theater Award for her performance in a revue in Los Angeles.

Cheryl was known to thousands of children in the 1990s for her starring role as Mother Goose in The Mother Goose Video Treasury. The musical nursery rhyme shows with puppets and live actors were very popular and favorably reviewed by Parents Magazine and are still sold today in the DVD format.

Cheryl also appeared on several network TV programs including as a series regular in the NBC show Against the Grain in 1993. She was also both a regular actor and a writer for The Motown Revue Starring Smokey Robinson in 1985. After re-locating from LA to Virginia In 2007, she started her own small acting school in the city of Falls Church for students from northern Virginia. But students also come from as far away as Baltimore, Frederick, Annapolis, Richmond, Haymarket, and Leesburg. Her school features small classes, private lessons, and audition-preparation coaching for advanced students who need as much individual time and attention as possible. Cheryl designs her classes and monolgues for all ages including adults without previous acting experience. Her students have been in films, won parts in school and community theater productions, and have filmed commercials and public service announcements.

Our new air-conditioned classroom offers ample free parking in front of a deluxe apartment complex club house that is located in a safe residential neighborhood near to the East Falls Church Orange Line Metro Stop and to major highways. Cheryl Rhoads is a proud member of the acting profession. See links below left to learn more about The Actors' Equity Association (AEA), FICORE in The Screen Actors Guild (SAG/AFTRA), The American Federation of Screen Actors and American Television and Radio Artists, The Writers' Guild of America (WGA), The Producers Guild of America (PGA), the Directors Guild of America (DGA) , and other fine organizations that support America's entertainment industry.

Thank you for visiting our site. You can see Cheryl's own acting demo below as a clip on You Tube or you may CLICK HERE to see her demo in a higher quality video but Quicktime 7 is needed to see it for best results.

Some of Cheryl's major film and TV credits can be found on her page on the Inernet Movie Database if you CLICK HERE.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: This is a private school.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We have classes for ages 8 to 80.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We have classes year round. See testimonials at Our Camp Website Link: www.cherylrhoads.com

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our Camp Website Link: www.cherylrhoads.com or call our office at 703-536-5786

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are a year round acting school.

CAMP FACILITIES: Oakcrest's beautiful 23-acre permanent campus features a magnificent chapel, light-filled academic spaces, state-of-the-art science labs, and athletic fields.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: This summer, Oakcrest School will offer young women a variety of top quality programs that reflect our mission and highlight our excellent faculty and 23-acre campus.

Some of the programs Oakcrest is offering include:

Soccer
Volleyball
STEM
Musical Theatre
SAT Prep
College Essays Workshop
Harp for Beginners
Branding & Graphic Design

We have been successfully offering in-person learning five days a week in the 2020-2021 school year, and we look forward to offering in-person Summer Programs in 2021. We will continue to follow the guidelines from the CDC, the Governor of Virginia, and the Virginia Council for Private Education (VCPE).

Oakcrest, an independent school, educates the whole person. Guided by the teachings of the Catholic Church and the spirituality of Opus Dei, we weave together a rich liberal arts curriculum, one-on-one mentoring, character development, and service to create a vibrant environment that graduates confident women who will make a difference in all they choose to do.

Founded in 1976, Oakcrest is one of eight schools with similar missions in the United States and one of over 250 schools and universities throughout the world. In 2017, Oakcrest opened its 23-acre permanent campus in Vienna, Virginia, which features a magnificent chapel, light-filled academic spaces, and athletic fields.

Oakcrest is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS/CASI), a division of Cognia. Oakcrest is a member of the Virginia Council for Private Education (VCPE).

OTHER CAMP INFO: Athletics: Softball Camp, Team Sports Camp

Academics: College Essays Workshop, SAT Prep, Study Skills, Catholic Doctrine, Classical Arts & Culture

Outdoor: Best of Summer Day Camp

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Oakcrest's Summer Programs run from June 14-July 26, 2021. Check out our website for complete information on dates and fees: Our Camp Website Link: www.oakcrest.org.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: In Person and Virtual Camp - for students all across the U.S. and other parts of the world.

6 exciting tracks to choose from:

Foundation: Data Science
Master: AI Model building with code
Full Immersion: AI Model and Research
Design Thinking and AI
AI in Business and Entrepreneurship
Beginner: AI with low code/ no code
STEAM in AI Students have the opportunity to work on exciting AI Projects across Industries, Domains and Careers mentored by AI/ ML Engineers and Data Scientists from the Industry.

Exciting News!! STEAM in AI Intensive is coming to Santa Clara University in the Bay Area this Summer. Get a taste of Silicon Valley, Learn AI and do Research. Check out the Commuter and Residential Programs.

STEAM in AI is Developed by former Stanford and UC Berkeley Adjunct Professor, MIT Mentor $100K Entrepreneurship Competition, Data and AI Ethics thought leader from Silicon Valley, Generative AI Ethics Keynote Speaker for the U.S. Military and the California Department of Education.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Students may apply for a need based scholarship. Scholarship is based on a lot of factors including availability of funds. Application does not guarantee a scholarship. Eligibility Criteria: Must be a student living in the U.S., must have a copy of the most recent U.S. IRS Tax Return. Preference will be given to student recommendations by Partner Schools. Our Nonprofit DataEthics4All 501(c)(3) EIN 85-3148963 provides need based Scholarships to Students to participate in the STEAM in AI Program based on the availability of funds.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Start a STEAM in AI Chapter to find all year round opportunities for students to learn artificial intelligence and ethics, leadership and volunteering. Volunteers can even accrue those hours towards the Presidential Volunteer Service Award. Learn More: Our Camp Website Link: steaminai.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit the Website: Our Camp Website Link: STEAMinAI.org for complete information

CAMP FACILITIES: Participants in DC have the opportunity to perform their culminating show on STC stages in the Lansburgh Theatre or at Sidney Harman Hall. Satellite camps also feature beautiful theatre facilities that are ideal for our camp programming.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Each summer, Camp Shakespeare Teaching Artists create a unique curriculum aimed at optimizing students’ physical, intellectual and artistic development. All Teaching Artists are classically trained professional actors and educators. A typical day begins with a movement class during which students do a vocal and physical warm up and explore techniques for creating characters and visual storytelling. The morning continues with acting class, during which students explore improvisation and scene work followed by Text Analysis class, which provides strategies for understanding and communicating Shakespeare’s language. After lunch students safely train in the art of stage combat. The rest of the afternoon is dedicated to applying what they have learned in rehearsal.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: To apply for a scholarship to Camp Shakespeare, please submit the following items to the Shakespeare Theatre Company Education Department.

-A completed scholarship application form filled out by the parent or legal guardian of the student
-A 500-word typed essay, written by the student that answers this question:
Why do you want to attend Camp Shakespeare and what do you hope to gain from the experience?
-A copy of applicant’s 2013 tax return for proof of income or documentation proving your qualification for free or reduced school lunch.

Applications are due by May 1, 2014. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Sessions are scheduled in June, July and August.
One-week sessions for Poppets, Ages 7-8
Two-week sessions for Groundlings, Young Players and King's Company, Ages 9-18
Three-week Advanced Camps for Ages 13-15 and 15-18
Please see our website for details.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: The Pickwick Players present two full staged musical each year. Auditons for these show are open to children through adults, ages 8 and older. To receive updates regarding upcoming auditions and other programs, please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.thepickwickplayers.com.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
This year's camp will be held August 6 through August 16th, with a performance of our mini-musical the evening of the 16th for family and friends.

For more information, please contact us through our email at thepickwickplayers[AT]gmail.com.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We always welcome teens age 13 and older who have and love theater experience, to act as counselors for the camp.  Please contact us through our email if you are interested in helping.

CAMP FACILITIES: Our locations vary throughout the county, including Community Centers, schools, and church-sites.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We currently run over 15 different camps: Shakespeare Classics, Musical Revue, Camp Comedy Studios Teen Film, Shakespeare's Shorts, Improvisation and Physical Comedy, Sketch Comedy and Performance, Page to Stage, Creative Drama, and theme-focused preschool camps (ETC Beginnings).

OTHER CAMP INFO: The Educational Theatre Company (ETC) is a group of professional theater artists who seek to change the world by helping to unlock the creative and collaborative potential of children and adults by sharing with them our passion for theater arts through school and community based programs in the National Capital Area.

ETC's programs focus on discovering and fostering the creative impulse of each individual. We provide a safe and structured environment where students can explore their own creativity, take risks and conquer challenges.

ETC is committed to nurturing the next generation of theatre artists and educating future theatre patrons about the joys of live theatre. The company's teaching models instill self-confidence and build important life-skills as well as educating students in acting and drama techniques.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camps run throughout the summer: June 24-August 23. Please refer to our website for specific camp session information.

CAMP FACILITIES: Home Art studio

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see the website for the complete information

CAMP FACILITIES: Housed within a state of the art 23,000 square foot facility that is open six days a week during the school year and weekdays during the summer. The Center offers dance, art, theater, after school programs and recreation. It is internet friendly and has become known as the "place to be" for special events including weddings, receptions, bar mitzvahs, baby showers, dinners and many other quaint social happenings.

There is always something to do at Pine Camp!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Summer Art Intensive Day Camp begins June 27 - August 19, 2016 8:30am - 4:30pm, includes Breakfast and Lunch and weekly field trips. The summer camp is divided into 2 weeks sessions that focus on a specific artistic form, tailored to meet each age group: 6 -8 yrs, 9 -11yrs, 12-14yrs.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Mayor's Youth Academy Counselors in Training programs.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships contact Danita Green 804-646-3674

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Pine Camp Arts & Community Center offers Visual Arts, Performance Art, Spotlight Gallery docent-led tours for school/church/group-home field trips. This can be found in the Program Guide: Our Camp Website Link: www.richmondgov.com

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 27 - August 19, 2016 $350 City residents and $370 non-residents, includes breakfast and lunch.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Pine Camp Entrepreneurial Art Program: Seeking Art & Drama Graduates or teachers. Contact Danita Green, 804-646-3674

CAMP FACILITIES: We lease private schools with upscale facilities including a gymnasium, athletic field, classrooms, and cafeteria. All 4 of our sites are excellently maintained and are some of the areas best locations. For more information on our locations check out Our Camp Website Link: ticcamp.com

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: At TIC, campers choose between one of the following: Programming, Filmmaking, Digital Music, Graphic Design, Digital Photography, Robotics, and Animation. Over the course of a two week session, campers create a project in their chosen option.

In addition to technology, campers at TIC participate in a half day of athletics. They get 3-4 hour long periods a day ranging in a variety of traditional and non traditional sports.
At TIC, we believe in the balance of mind and body!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: TIC offers stellar CIT, Leadership Training and Staff Assistant programs! For more information, check out Our Camp Website Link: ticcamp.com

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer partial tuition assistance to eligible families. For more information, please email jared[AT]ticcamp.com

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For complete summer camp information, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: ticcamp.com.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
You can apply for a summer job here: Our Camp Website Link: ticcamp.com

If you have any questions about the hiring process or the status of your application, please contact Dan Morais at dan[AT]ticcamp.com.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have dormitories for students who choose the overnight option, an outdoor pool, a recreation/dining hall, outdoor basketball courts, a sports field, classrooms, a 16-stall barn, and more.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Oakland School is a small, co-ed day school and day and sleepaway camp for young children, ages 6-high school (9-15 for boarding) who need help reaching their academic potential. This includes those who may have learning differences, organizational and study skills difficulties, or gifted child have a special area of interest they wish to hone. Thanks to a success-oriented environment and time-tested methods, hundreds of students have successfully completed their time at Oakland and returned to mainstream education (Part of Oakland's mission) since the school's founding in 1950.

Oakland School is located on the site of a former farm with 450 acres of rolling countryside in central Virginia, just eleven miles east of beautiful Charlottesville. Oakland's peaceful country setting and nurturing environment allow for a truly remarkable learning and lifelong friendships to occur.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer financial aid. Email information[AT]oaklandschool.net or call 434.293.9059 for more information.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: During the rest of the year, Oakland School operates as a co-ed day school for bright young children, ages 6-highschool, including those who may have learning differences, or organizational and study skills difficulties.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Register today!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
The 2024 summer camp session is from June 24 to July 24! Visit our website for more information.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: "Kids On Broadway 2016" is specially designed for our younger performers. We select key scenes from Broadway's Best Musicals and weave them together to best highlight the skills and talents of the participants. Every camper will be on stage and perform in one or more scenes. Campers also learn all aspects of musical theater.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Call about scholarships.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Performance dates July 1-3, 2016. All families encouraged to attend.

OTHER CAMP INFO: This is a 2-week, five days per week, 8 hours per day - 8:30AM - 4:30PM - Theater Summer Camp for performers ages 6-12.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Auditions are June 3-4, 2015 with Call-Backs on June 5, 2016. You must be registered to audition.

Camp Dates: June 20 - July 1, 2016

Performance Dates: July 1-3, 2016

Early tuition is $375.00 per performer for registrations submitted between January 1, 2016 and February 29, 2016. Open tuition is $425.00 per performer for registrations submitted between March 1, 2016 and June 10, 2016. Late tuition is $475.00 per performer for registrations submitted between June 11, 2016 and June 19, 2016.

Complete information and registration at our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.theatrixproductions.com

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: All camps are run by Ignite Learning Academy, a fully accredited online private school serving students in preschool through grade 12. Camp leaders include faculty, administration, and external experts in the areas they will be teaching.

Around the World Camp
Art Camp: Arts & Crafts with Found Objects
Art Camp: Drawing
Art Camp: Painting
Cooking Camp
DIY/Pinterest Camp
Hawaiian Hullabaloo Camp
JavaScript Coding Camp
Leading Ladies Camp
LEGO Camp
Mad Science Camp
Outdoor Explorers Camp
Scratch Coding Camp
Wizards & Magic Camp
Storytime & Craft Camp

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.ignitelearningacademy.com to view the dates associated with each individual camp.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Dates: June 22, 2020 - August 28, 2020
Sessions: We offer daily, half-day sessions
Morning Session: 8:30am - 12:30
Afternoon Session: 1:30pm - 5:30pm

Please visit our website for specific details about fees

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
For anyone interested in working with our summer camp or before/after school program, they should email their resume to educationdept[AT]dwps.us

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Our Camp Website Link: steveandkatescamp.com

CAMP FACILITIES: We at Camp Carysbrook have proudly and deliberately kept our facilities rustic and simple. Girls live in cabins located near the bathhouse. There is a centrally located dining hall for family style meals. Activities make use of the beautiful landscape including a lake for swimming, canoeing and nature study as well as the Little River for canoeing and tubing trips.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Carysbrook is accredited by the ACA and offers a variety of activities including but not limited to English horseback riding, swimming, caving, rock climbing, rappelling, hiking, canoeing, archery, riflery, canoeing, fencing, arts & crafts, drama, dance, music, tennis, tumbling, synchronized swimming, team sports, recreational sports as well as nature study and ecology. Please see our website for more info.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: CIT Leadership program.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Because summer is about a simpler way of life... Step outside. Adventures await. Horseback riding, archery, canoeing... Unplug. Slow Down. Relax. Count the stars. Try something you always dreamed of or never imagined. Discover your own resilience. Build lifelong friendships. Make this a summer to remember. Camp Carysbrook since 1923.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Carysbrook offers a range of sessions from 1-7 weeks. For updated session and payment information, please check our website: Our Camp Website Link: www.campcarysbrook.com

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Camp Carysbrook for Girls is hiring staff for the upcoming summer. If you are a female age 17+ with experience in the activities we offer and a passion for working with girls and empowering them with life skills for the future, please check the jobs posted on our website for the opportunity to make a real difference in the life of young girls while enjoying the best summer of your life.

Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.campcarysbrook.com or contact the office at info[AT]campcarysbrook.com.

CAMP FACILITIES: 32 cabins; outdoor junior olympic sized swimming pool; recreation/dining hall; outdoor basketball court; volleyball court; GA-GA pit; tether ball; low and high ropes course; zip lines; rustic amphitheater; river for swimming, sailing, canoeing, and kayaking; aquaglide inflatable river slide; archery range.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Chanco offers swimming in our pool and in the James River, high and low elements Ropes Course for team building and challenging oneself, archery, arts and crafts, nature education, canoeing and kayaking, zip lines, sailing, skits, singing and competitions, chaplain program. Through a wonderfully diverse program schedule, the counselors help campers develop self-esteem, a sense of independence, make new friends, learn new skills, and have fun in one of the most beautiful spots in Virginia.

Chanco is ACA (American Camp Association) accredited and earned the distinction of "Best Summer Camp" in eastern Virginia in the May 2012 "Best Of" edition of Virginia Living Magazine. Chanco on the James is a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia and welcomes all campers and staff of any race, creed or religion.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: CIT program for individuals ages 16-17.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Yes, email hospitality[AT]chanco.org to inquire.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Camp offers campers of all ages a chance to attend Camp Chanco together. Come enjoy the beautiful grounds, hearty meals, and delightful community. A sampling of favorite camp activities such as archery, boating, crafts and zip lines will be offered along with daily worship and singing. Choose to stay active all day or simply enjoy the rest, relaxation and quiet time in God’s beautiful creation in the woods along the banks of the James River. Family Camp is a perfect way to spend quality time as a family without the distractions of electronic gadgets and is a very affordable way to get away without the expense of a major vacation.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Year-round retreat facilities for youth and adult groups.

OTHER CAMP INFO: We host an open house free of charge to the public each spring. Come meet our Executive Director, staff, take a tour of the property and fly along a zip line if you dare! We hope to see you there! Call 1-888-7CHANCO with any questions. Easy on line registration for Camp Chanco can be found at our website Our Camp Website Link: www.chanco.org. We also have a Facebook page with plenty of photos and updates at Our Camp Website Link: www.facebook.com. We hope to see you this summer!

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Chanco on the James is a fun and rewarding work environment. A commitment to the summer staff begins with a training week in mid June and extends through mid August. If you feel a summer position at Chanco is good fit for you, apply today.

Download the application and email it to director[AT]chanco.org, fax it to 757-294-0727 or mail it to 394 Floods Dr Spring Grove, Virginia 23881. Preference will be given to applications received before March 15th.

Camp Chanco staff members serve as mentors in counselor and instructor positions. These staff positions are the foundation for the entire camping program. A positive and enthusiastic camp staff is essential for a fun and rewarding camper experience. All staff positions will meet American Camp Association (ACA) standards and include a full professional background check. Camper safety is our number one priority and this goal depends on a diligent and competent staff.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our camp staff is a well-rounded group including: special education teachers, behavior specialists, Autism specialists, those trained in Speech and Language and Occupational Therapy, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and fine arts backgrounds among many others! Most importantly, we all love working with and learning with kids!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We also offer year-round social skills groups on Saturdays!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session 1 – June 29-July 10
Session 2 – July 13-24
Session 3 – July 27-August 7

Camp Hours are 9AM-3PM
Before-care 8AM-9AM (additional $50 week) limited spaces!
After-care 3PM-5PM (additional $100 week)
Session fee is $1450 per session; 5% discount offered if you sign up for ALL sessions.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We could always use reliable substitutes! Please email or call if interested!

socialskillsforlife2018[AT]gmail.com
703.712.9960