The VCUarts Department of Art Education is offering the Creative Arts Day Camp for children rising into grades K-9. Classes are taught by graduate and undergraduate art education students on the VCU campus. Classes are divided by age groups and four classes are offered each session. The camp will provide opportunities for students to explore a variety of media such as digital media, painting, drawing, printmaking, bookmaking, fibers, and more.

Age Groups

  • K-2
  • 3-4
  • 5-6
  • 7-9

Class Size: 20

Per the legal Code of Virginia, all children who attend Creative Arts Day Camp must be at least six years of age by the start of attending camp (e.g. born on or before June 16th, 2019 if attending the first week of camp). Creative Arts Day Camp still offers enrollment for rising grades K-9.

2025 Session Dates 

  • Session 1: June 16th-20th
  • Session 2: June 23rd-27th
  • Session 3: July 7th-11th
  • Session 4: July 14th-18th
  • Session 5: July 21st-25th
  • Session 6: July 28th-August 1st

*CADC will take a break from June 30th-July 4th*

Lessons will change on a weekly basis. Participants are encouraged to sign up for more than one session.

Camp Days, Time, and Venue

Camp runs from Monday-Thursday from 9AM to 4PM and 9AM to 5PM on Friday for our weekly art show.

Drop-off runs from 8:40 AM to 9:15AM
Pick up 3:50 – 4:20 PM

Venue: Murry DePillars Building, 1000 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220

2025 Tuition Rates (per session)

  • Tuition – $280 per child
  • Extended Care & Pick-Up – $50 per child 

Applications are processed on a first-come, first-serve basis until sessions are full. We are only able to secure spots in a session once both payment and an enrollment application are received. Enrollment confirmation and payment receipts will be sent by email.

This year, we are incorporating an extended care option to accommodate families who could not meet our original cut-off time of 4:30 pm! This is an optional add-on for families to select during the registration process. CADC’s extended-care will include extended supervision and an activity until 6:00 pm, with pick-up ending at 6:30 pm. The fee is $50/child in addition to the registration fee for one week of camp.

Please note: this new addition does not replace our original pick-up time of 4:30, but is a paid add-on for families who could benefit from picking their students up at a later time!

Additional Discounts

A 5% discount will be applied to your total bill if you meet any one of the following criteria:

  • VCU employee or student (for children or legal dependents of VCU employees or students only)
  • Enroll more than one child at Creative Arts Day Camp
  • Enroll your child in multiple camp sessions

Enrollment

Camp enrollment opens on February 10th. More info will be coming soon!

Scholarships

Apply for a need-based scholarship here. Applications close Friday, May 2nd.

Volunteering

Creative Arts Day Camp offers the opportunity for High School students to receive volunteer hours with our program. Students will have the chance to directly assist teachers in the classroom with a variety of tasks. Interested candidates are expected to maintain a level of responsibility and take initiative in their role as they will be working closely with K-9 students. Please apply here. Applications close Friday, April 25th.

Questions?

Contact the camp at artedcadc@vcu.edu

Mailing address:
P.O. Box 843084 Richmond, VA 23284