Maymont Summer Camps Connect Children with Nature and History through Hands-On Games and Activities

Maymont invites children to seek adventure this summer in its popular summer camps for preschoolers through eighth graders. Online registration opens on January 21 for a varied program of week-long sessions that offer outdoor exploration, animal encounters and historical discovery through games, crafts and engaging activities. Each camp is led by experienced staff and takes full advantage of Maymont’s expansive grounds and facilities.

New sessions this year cater to children’s imagination with themes like “Dragons and Donkeys” and “Creatures of Legend,” which involve captivating tales and treasure hunts to uncover the secrets behind urban legends and animal folklore.

Ever-popular camps like “Rhythm & Rhyme,” “That’s Gross!” and “Life on the Wild Side” tap into children’s natural curiosity about animal life cycles, plant adaptations and natural mysteries. “Tales From the 100-Acre Wood” connects young children’s love for the fictional Winnie-the-Pooh characters with real-life encounters with bears, pigs, owls and donkeys.

“Our camps take full advantage of Maymont’s rolling hills, winding waterways and historic buildings to keep children engaged in both fun and learning,” said Krista Weatherford, Director of Programming and Community Engagement. “This year’s line-up has expanded with new themes based on children’s interests, as well as additional sessions for the most popular age groups.”

Camp sessions are either half- or full-day, with shorter sessions for younger campers and longer sessions for older campers. Maymont members starting at the Family level enjoy first dibs on camp registration, starting January 14, along with discounted enrollment. Membership details are here.

Parents seeking more information can visit maymont.org/camps, or call 804-358-7166, ext. 304.

About Maymont

Maymont, located in the heart of Richmond, Virginia, is a well-preserved 100 acres where all are welcome to connect with history, nature, wildlife and each other. Built as a Gilded Age estate overlooking the James River, Maymont opened to the public in 1926 and today offers free admission to explore its miles of walking paths through rolling hills, beautiful landscaped gardens, a petting farm and the Virginia Wildlife Trail with habitats for rescued native animals. In addition, Maymont offers guided and self-guided tours of the 1893 Maymont Mansion*, historic estate buildings and gardens, plus the immersive “Run of the River” experience highlighting the remarkable ecology of the James River in The Robins Nature Center. Since 1975, the nonprofit Maymont Foundation has been entrusted to care for this unique place, galvanizing community support around its mission to delight, educate and inspire all who visit. Maymont annually welcomes over 800,000 guests and is consistently ranked among the region’s top attractions by travelers and locals alike.

*The Mansion is currently closed for a roof restoration project, and portions of the Virginia Wildlife Trail are undergoing an enhancement and expansion project. Learn more here.