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Summer 2027 registration: overnight camps open December 1, 2026 · day camps open January 1, 2027.
Virginia Outside Register

Richmond / Summer Camps

Fish N’ Fun

Ages 6–9 · Mon–Fri 9am–3pm

Price
$603.98 Includes fees
Ages
6–9 Boys & Girls
Skill level
All skill levels
Hours
9am–3pm Mon–Fri

For over 20 years, Virginia Outside has been running summer camps, teaching youth about the great outdoors and creating lifelong memories for both campers and staff members. Our Fish n Fun Camp for 6-9-year-olds is a great introduction to the basics of fishing for those who still may be a little hesitant or for those who have just gotten into fishing and want to build their skills before heading off to Adventure Fishing Camp! 

This one-week fishing camp is designed to spark interest in fishing while also allowing for free play and exploration. Our main goal is to get our younger campers outdoors and having fun. This camp allows our new young anglers to practice handling fishing rods, casting, holding fish, and more! Campers will also participate in interactive outdoor games and make nature crafts! 

We will fish a combination of public and private ponds and lakes. At these locations we often catch Sunfish, Bass, and Crappie. We will find time throughout the week to splash around in our local river in search of fun creatures like crayfish, frogs, and salamanders. The river is a great way to cool off during the summer and we totally take advantage of it! 

Our programs provide meaningful experiences in the outdoors where kids learn, play, and grow their confidence!


Safety is our number one priority, so all campers will wear life jackets when in the water or on a boat. We maintain a 1-to-6 counselor-to-camper ratio to ensure every camper gets some one on one time throughout the week to advance his or her skills. Please keep in mind that for safety reasons, daily activities offered are dependent on safe weather and river conditions and are subject to change based on the camp director and staff discretion.

Virginia Outside provides all supplies and gear needed to participate in our daily activities. This includes all bait and tackle, fishing rods, life jackets, and good times! (Campers are welcome to bring personal rods, but please be cognizant of the risks in bringing items on the river and on boats in deep lakes or ponds) *Virginia Outside is not responsible for any lost or broken personal items brought to camp*

Pre-Camp Emails will be sent out to parents one week prior to the start date of the camp you registered for. This email will confirm camp type, time, meeting location, what to bring/what to wear, and more! 

Post-Camp Emails, within two weeks of completion of camp, will be sent with links to any photos taken by our staff of the week’s activities

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2027 dates will be posted when registration opens January 1, 2027.

Summer 2026 sessions

Virginia Outside Camps

Registration through Virginia Outside

Meeting location: Forest Hill Park, 4021 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond. In the rear of the South of James Farmer's market parking lot.

  • June 1–5 Due to popular demand, we opened up another section! Open
  • June 8–12 Full
  • June 29–July 2 New pro-rated session added! (Mon–Thurs only) Open
  • July 6–10 Full
  • July 13–17 Open
  • August 10–14 One spot left! Open

Steward Camps

Registration through The Steward School

Meeting location: The Steward Lower School

  • June 15–19 Open
  • July 20–24 Open
  • August 3–7 Open

Collegiate Camps

Registration through Collegiate Summer Quest

Meeting location: The Collegiate School, Hershey Center Parking Lot

  • June 8–12 Open
  • June 22–26 Open
  • July 27–31 Open

Please download and read through carefully, it is very important that your camper comes prepared!

Forest Hill Park

Forest Hill Park, 4021 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond. In the rear of the South of James Farmer's market parking lot.

Drop-off & pick-up: Mon–Fri · 9:00am–3:00pm

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All deposits for camps and any programs or trips are non-refundable.

We understand that things happen and we do make exceptions in cases of physical injury that will not allow a camper to attend camp. A doctor's notes will be required, processing fees apply. When working with our partner programs, we adhere to their refund policies.

Please contact us directly if you need to withdraw from any camp, program, or trip.

$603.98 Includes fees
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