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Full-day summer camp
with dependable hours for working families
Up to an eight-hour day of care
DAY CAMP HOURS:
8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Optional Extended Day:
until 4:30 p.m.
Not looking for a full day? Check out our half-day Specialty Camps and Summer Studies programs!
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A Sabot Summer offers a full-day, child-centered, and thoughtfully structured summer experience for children from preschool through grade 8. Across our Day Camps, Specialty Camps, and Summer Studies programs, campers spend their days on our campus and in nearby Larus Park, engaged in hands-on exploration and collaborative, creative work. Grounded in the freedom of classic summer play, the experience feels expansive, welcoming, and alive all season long.
Our programs are intentionally designed to support working families who are looking for dependable hours and a full-day option. With consistent daily rhythms and flexible scheduling across programs, A Sabot Summer balances what children need to thrive with the practical realities families navigate during the summer months.
Our Camp Experience
A Sabot Summer makes the most of our beautiful campus and its proximity to Larus Park. Our grounds offer multiple playgrounds, a soccer field, a community garden, and plenty of open green space where campers can roam, play, and spread out throughout the day.
With multiple trailheads on campus, campers also head into Larus Park regularly as part of the camp experience. The park offers rocks to climb, a creek to splash and explore, and shaded woods that stay cool on warm summer afternoons. Together, our campus and the park create a rich outdoor environment where movement, imagination, and classic summer play are part of every week.
Explore Our Camps
Open exclusively to currently enrolled Sabot preschoolers and new preschoolers who are enrolling for the 2026-2027 school year.
Students must be at least three years old by their first day of camp and fully potty trained.
Day Camp Hours & Dates
Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Optional Extended Day: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Camp Dates: June 22- July 31, 2026
- Week 1 - June 22–26
- Week 2 - June 29–July 3 (no camp on July 3)
- Week 3 - July 6–10
- Week 4 - July 13–17
- Week 5 - July 20–24
- Week 6 - July 27–31
Preschool Day Camp is designed to feel safe, familiar, and joyful for our youngest learners. With trusted teachers, consistent routines, and a play-centered approach, children experience summer days that feel closely aligned with their school-year preschool experience, while still offering the freedom and ease of the summer season.
Familiar Friends, Familiar Teachers
Preschool Day Camp is open exclusively to Sabot preschool students and is led by Sabot preschool teachers. Children spend their days with familiar peers and trusted adults who know them well, creating a strong sense of continuity between the school year and summer. This consistency helps children feel safe, known, and confident as they move through each day.
A Play-Centered, Reggio-Inspired Approach
While formal documentation pauses during the summer months, the underlying mindset remains the same. Teachers continue to observe closely, follow children’s interests, and offer materials and experiences that invite curiosity, exploration, and connection. The days are intentionally unhurried, allowing children time to play deeply, experiment with creative materials, and learn through relationships and shared discovery.
A Gentle Rhythm for Summer Days
Just like during the school year, preschoolers experience a predictable daily rhythm supported by school-day hours and familiar routines. Summer brings a slightly gentler flow, with plenty of time for outdoor play, creative work, rest, and transitions that honor the needs of young children. This balance supports independence while maintaining a sense of security and calm.
Outdoor Exploration for Young Campers
Preschoolers enjoy time across our campus and in nearby Larus Park throughout the summer. Playground time, open grassy areas, and garden spaces are woven into each day, along with walks on shaded trails and opportunities to explore near the creek. These outdoor experiences feel adventurous while remaining well suited to our youngest campers, adding joy, confidence, and a growing sense of discovery to their summer days.
Day Camp Pricing
A Sabot Summer Day Camp requires a three-week minimum for day camp enrollment. This structure allows us to form consistent cohorts and maintain a strong group rhythm. Families may choose any three to six weeks of their liking. Those who opt into all six weeks receive a 5% discount!
Day camp tuition is $440 per week, except Week 2, which is $360 due to the July 3 holiday closure. Families may choose any 3-6 weeks.
50% due at registration, with the remaining balance due May 1
Total Cost by Number of Weeks
- 3 weeks – $1,240–$1,320
- 4 weeks – $1,680–$1,760
- 5 weeks – $2,120–$2,200
- 6 weeks – $2,432 (choose all six weeks for a 5% discount)
Optional Extended Day: 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
$60 per week
Those who opt into all six weeks receive a 5% discount!
Open to rising Kindergarten through rising 5th graders from across the Richmond community
Day Camp Hours & Dates
Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Optional Extended Day: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Camp Dates: June 22- July 31, 2026
- Week 1 - June 22–26
- Week 2 - June 29–July 3 (no camp on July 3)
- Week 3 - July 6–10
- Week 4 - July 13–17
- Week 5 - July 20–24
- Week 6 - July 27–31
Not looking for a full-day experience? Our half-day specialty camps might be the perfect fit!
K–5 Day Camp is rooted in the idea of summer as it used to be. Days are full, active, and balanced, with time to create, explore, play outdoors, and build real friendships. With a dependable full-day structure and plenty of space to move, campers experience a rhythm that feels both intentional and relaxed, offering the kind of summer days that children look forward to and families can count on.
Small Groups, Strong Relationships
Because campers join us for multiweek sessions, close-knit groups naturally form over time. Campers are grouped in small cohorts led by a consistent counselor pair, with low student-to-teacher ratios that support strong relationships and dependable care. Each group has its own homeroom and designated space that serves as a familiar home base throughout the session.
A Day That Balances Structure and Play
Mornings are spent in hands-on, themed sessions designed to spark curiosity and creativity. Afternoons shift into Summer Like It Used to Be, with time for water play, field day games, large inflatables, arts and crafts, and open-ended outdoor play that feels joyful and unstructured in the best way.
Outdoor Play, Every Day
Outdoor time is a central part of the K–5 day camp experience, made possible by our expansive campus and direct access to Larus Park. Campers move between playgrounds, the soccer field, open green spaces, and the park’s trail system throughout the week. Climbing on rocks, exploring near the creek, and spending long stretches outside adds energy and variety to each day, while giving campers the freedom to move, collaborate, and play together.
Creating Together
A Sabot Summer is full of making. In addition to themed projects and daily arts and crafts, campers also collaborate on a large-scale art installation for the campus, designed in partnership with our Atelierista, Paige. This shared project grows over the course of the session and becomes a visible reflection of creativity, collaboration, and community built throughout the summer.
Day Camp Pricing
Since community is central to the experience, A Sabot Summer Day Camp requires a three-week minimum for day camp enrollment. This structure allows us to form consistent cohorts, maintain a strong group rhythm, and create meaningful friendships across the summer.
Families may choose any three to six weeks of their liking. Families may also combine three to five weeks of day camp with Specialty Camps to create a cohesive summer experience.
Day camp tuition is $440 per week, except Week 2, which is $360 due to the July 3 holiday closure. Families may choose any 3-6 weeks.
50% due at registration, with the remaining balance due May 1
Total Cost by Number of Weeks
- 3 weeks – $1,240–$1,320
- 4 weeks – $1,680–$1,760
- 5 weeks – $2,120–$2,200
- 6 weeks – $2,432
Optional Extended Day: 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
$60 per week
Those who opt into all six weeks receive a 5% discount!
Open to rising Kindergarten through rising 8th graders from across the Richmond community
Specialty Camp Hours
Half-Day Camps: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Full-Day Camps: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Families enrolled in half-day Specialty Camps can extend their child’s day by adding A Sabot Summer Afternoons. Families may also add Extended Day for additional coverage.
Optional A Sabot Summer Afternoons Add-On: 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Optional Extended Day: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Specialty Camp Pricing
Pricing varies by program; detailed rates are listed within each camp description.
50% due at registration, with the remaining balance due May 1
Full-Day Camps: $475–$675 per week
Half-Day Camps: $320–$375 per week
Optional A Sabot Summer Afternoons Add-On: $175 per week
Optional Extended Day (3:30 – 4:30 p.m.):
$60 per week
Specialty Camps offer opportunities for students to dive deeply into a specific topic or skill. These half-day and full-day programs are led by Sabot faculty and trusted community partners who bring expertise in STEM, visual arts, creative movement, outdoor adventures, and more.
Families enrolled in half-day Specialty Camps can extend their child’s day by adding
A Sabot Summer Afternoons. This is a warm, engaging afternoon block for students who want a full-day experience. Afternoon sessions run from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. and include outdoor play, open-ended projects, creative choices, and time to connect with peers.
Specialty Camp Offerings for Summer 2026
D&D: Co-Constructed Storytelling (Rising 5-8)
Dates: June 22-26, 2026
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Price: $475
Think Dungeons and Dragons meets the Oregon Trail, meets Creative Writing, meets craft!
Campers will co-construct a narrative world, including individual perspectives, co-constructed settings, physically constructed small characters and props, and elements of chance to build a story together. We will be writing, reading and using various 2D and 3D art materials to move our narrative forward.
Forest Explorers (Rising 1-3)
Dates: July 27 - 31, 2026
Hours: 8:30 a.m - 3:30 p.m.
Price: $475
Join us for a week of natural wonders and exploration on Sabot’s outdoor campus and in the beautiful surroundings of Larus Park. With multiple trailheads right on campus, we’ll spend most of our days immersed in the forests, streams, and trails of Larus Park- looking under rocks, splashing in streams, listening to birds, and identifying plants, animals, and fungi along the way.
Students will learn how to be mindful adventurers while caring for and tuning into the complex and marvelous forest ecosystem. Our curiosity and creativity will then come to life through art and hands-on projects inspired by the natural world around us.
An indoor classroom will serve as a comfortable home base for drop-off and pick-up, as well as a safe space in the event of severe weather.
Get Ready For Kindergarten! (Rising Sabot K)
Dates: July 27-31, 2026
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Price: $320
Available to Sabot School Rising Kindergarteners
Led by Sabot’s two lead kindergarten teacher-researchers, Hope and Amy, this camp is designed to help rising kindergarteners feel comfortable, capable, and excited about their first year of elementary school. Campers will spend time in real classroom spaces, become familiar with campus routines and daily flow, and explore key areas of the school as they build a sense of belonging.
Through play-based activities, stories, games, and hands-on projects, children will practice working with peers, following classroom routines, and developing independence. The emphasis is on building familiarity, ease, and joy around school, setting students up for a positive start to kindergarten.
Maker Lab: Build an Electric Car (Rising 3-8)
Dates: July 13-17, 2026
Hours: 8:30 a.m - 12:30 p.m.
Price: $320
For this Maker Lab, students will explore the engineering and mathematics behind electric vehicles. Our goal is to discover how they work by having each student design and build their own cardboard electric vehicle. Students will also compare the efficiency and sustainability of traditional internal combustion engine vehicles with electric-powered vehicles.
Mountain Bike Camp (Rising 2-5)
Dates: July 13-17, 2026
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Price: $340
Experience adventure and fitness with Endorphin Fitness through mountain biking. Participants will learn key mountain bike skills to enjoy riding in nature safely and effectively. Campers should be able to ride a bike without training wheels and have a working, safe helmet and bike.
Nature's Playground Camp (Rising K-4)
Dates: June 22-26, 2026
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Price: $340
Explore the outdoors with Endorphin Fitness through a blend of hiking, active nature-play, games, outdoor skills (fire preparation, shelter building, mapping, nature Identification of plants and animals, animal tracking, nature journaling), and unstructured play time in nature. A tech-free week of fun! Campers are required to wear weather appropriate gear in case of rain/cold.
Poetry Camp (Rising 6-8)
Dates: July 20–24, 2026
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Price: $475
“Poetry is a matter of life, not just a matter of language.” —Lucille Clifton.
In Summer Poetry Camp at Sabot, middle school students will have the opportunity to discover and nurture their inner elegist. We will read and analyze poetry spanning the history of the English language, from Shakespearean sonnets to modern works by the likes of Maya Angelou and Seamus Heaney. Students will have the opportunity to draw inspiration not only from these titans of poetry, but also from the lush natural landscape of Larus Park and Sabot’s historic campus.
After a week of writing, workshopping, and analyzing poetry, students will present their work and leave camp with a portfolio of their writing.
Skate Camp (Rising 3-5)
Dates: July 20-24, 2026
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Price: $420
Led by RVA Skate School, skate camp is here to help students become fully immersed in the world of skateboarding. Students will learn about each detail of the skate world from tricks, safety, board parts, skateboard culture, history, and more! All gear will be provided if needed - including boards, pads, and helmets. Instructor led skate camp allows students of all ages to become skateboarders, no experience required.
Skate Camp (Rising 6-8)
Dates: June 22-26, 2026
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Price: $420
Led by RVA Skate School, skate camp is here to help students become fully immersed in the world of skateboarding. Students will learn about each detail of the skate world from tricks, safety, board parts, skateboard culture, history, and more! All gear will be provided if needed - including boards, pads, and helmets. Instructor led skate camp allows students of all ages to become skateboarders, no experience required.
STARZ Ballet (Rising K-1)
Dates: July 6-10, 2026
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Price: $340
Twirl into the magical world of dance in this introduction to ballet camp where students learn basic ballet positions, movements, and across-the-floor steps while developing balance, coordination, and rhythm-building skills. Each day brings a new enchanting adventure and joyful choreography full of music, laughter, and fun. No experience needed — just come ready to dance and shine!
STARZ Cheer (Rising K-3)
Dates: July 20-24, 2026
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Price: $340
Get ready to shine in this spirited camp where students learn basic cheer motions, chants, jumps, and pom routines while developing coordination, rhythm, and team spirit. Students will transform into a Starz cheer squad as they learn new skills, practice catchy routines, and cheer for Starz! Perfect for students who love to move, perform, and be part of a team. No experience needed — just bring your enthusiasm!
Summer Shakespeare Camp (Rising 5-8)
Dates: July 27- 31, 2026
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Price: $495
In Summer Shakespeare at Sabot, students will embark on an introductory exploration of the Bard’s timeless comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream. They will read, workshop, and perform scenes of their choosing from a script adapted for newcomers to Shakespeare’s language. Along the way, we will explore Shakespeare as a person, the historical context of his writing, and the fundamentals of theater acting that he helped pioneer.
This hands-on class goes beyond performing. Students will step into the roles of director, designer, and creative collaborator. Together, we will bring scenes to life, from acting on stage to designing sets and costumes, creating a fully immersive Shakespeare experience.
The week will culminate with a performance in the Honor Hall Auditorium, open to both parents and fellow campers at Sabot. Join us this summer for an adventure in “love’s stories written in love’s richest books!”
Our Final Performance will take place at 2:00 p.m on Friday, July 31st.
Open to rising 6th - 8th graders from across the Richmond community
Summer Studies Hours
Coming Soon!
Specialty Camp Pricing
Coming Soon!
50% due at registration, with the remaining balance due May 1
Summer Studies provides focused, small-group academic opportunities designed to help students strengthen or accelerate key skills. Led by Sabot faculty, offerings include literacy, pre-algebra, portfolio preparation, STEM and maker labs, and other areas that support enrichment or additional practice. Students engage in hands-on learning and receive individualized attention that helps them maintain momentum through the summer.
Summer Studies Internships
As part of Summer Studies, rising 6-8th students may apply for a summer internship that provides meaningful leadership experience. Interns may support younger campers, assist camp program staff, contribute to general campus projects, or work alongside program directors on academic and administrative projects. All responsibilities are supervised and designed to build practical skills, confidence, and leadership experience. Internships require a formal application and acceptance. Students who are selected may pair their internship with Summer Studies sessions to create a full, enriching day that combines academic growth with real-world leadership practice.
Course Descriptions, Pricing, and Dates for Summer Studies Coming in January 2026! Registration will open in Early February!
Summer Studies Offerings 2026
Coming Soon!
Frequently Asked Questions
General Program
Who is eligible to attend Sabot Summer Day Camp, Specialty Camps, and Summer Studies?
Preschool Day Camp is open to current Sabot School preschoolers and children enrolling in the 2026–2027 preschool school year.
Our K–5 Day Camp, Specialty Camps, and Summer Studies programs are open to all students across the area, with the exception of the Welcome to Kindergarten specialty camp, which is designed specifically for Sabot School students entering kindergarten in Fall 2026.
Families of four- and five-year-old campers may be asked to verify kindergarten enrollment in order for their child to attend camp.
If your family is new to Sabot, we are delighted to welcome you to our summer programs!
Registration & PolicieS
If I’m a Sabot family, do I still have to create an account to register on CampBrain?
Yes. All families are asked to create a household account in CampBrain in order to register for summer camps. This account can be used year after year for Sabot Summer registrations.
Is there a minimum number of weeks required for Day Camp registration?
Yes. Day Camp requires a minimum enrollment of three weeks. This helps us build strong cohorts, foster meaningful relationships, and establish a consistent daily rhythm. Weeks do not need to be consecutive, and families may choose any combination of three to six weeks.
Is there a minimum number of weeks required for Specialty Camp registration?
No. Families may register for as few or as many Specialty Camps as they wish, as long as their child meets the age requirements. All half-day Specialty Camps include the option to add afternoons and Extended Day for a full-day experience.
Should I enroll my four- or five-year-old in Preschool Day Camp or Rising K–5 Day Camp?
Preschool campers are placed based on their rising grade, not their age.
- If your child will be five by September 1 and is entering kindergarten in Fall 2026, they should register for Kindergarten (Rising K–5) Day Camp.
- If your five-year-old will be enrolling in Sabot Preschool for the 2026–2027 school year, they should register for Preschool Day Camp.
- If your child is enrolling in any preschool program other than Sabot School, they are not eligible for our camps this year. We look forward to welcoming your family once your child is entering kindergarten!
If you’re unsure which option is the best fit for your child, please contact us at summer@sabotschool.org and we’ll be happy to help.
Can I switch weeks or camps after registering?
We understand that plans can change. If you need to adjust your registration, please contact summer@sabotschool.org. While we will do our best to help, changes are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.
What is your cancellation or refund policy?
A 50% non-refundable tuition deposit is due with registration. The remaining balance is due by May 1. Unfortunately, refunds are not available after May 1.
When are payments due for camp tuition?
A 50% deposit is due with registration. The remaining balance is is due May 1, 2026.
COMBINING PROGRAMS
Can I combine Day Camp and Specialty Camps?
Yes! Our programs are designed to be flexible and can be mixed and matched. For example, your child might attend Specialty Camps for two weeks and Day Camp for four weeks.
Please note that Specialty Camps do not count toward the Day Camp minimum.
Do Specialty Camps count toward the Day Camp minimum?
No. Day Camp requires three weeks of Day Camp enrollment.
Can my child extend a half-day Specialty Camp to a full day?
Yes! Students enrolled in a half-day Specialty Camp can add A Sabot Summer Afternoons add-on for $175 per week to stay through 3:30 p.m.
Families who need extra coverage can also choose the optional Extended Day until 4:30 p.m. for $60 per week.
Can Extended Day be added to any program?
Yes! All camps offer an optional Extended Day add-on from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. for $60 per week.
HEALTH & SAFETY
What health and safety protocols are in place during camp?
The safety and well-being of our campers and staff are a top priority. Sabot Summer follows established school safety procedures, including trained staff supervision, first aid and CPR–certified staff, first-aid preparedness, and clear emergency response plans. Our practices reflect current best guidance and are designed to support a safe, joyful camp experience.
How do you handle medical accommodations or dietary needs?
We aim to welcome as many children as possible to A Sabot Summer. If your child has a medical need, please contact summer@sabotschool.org to schedule a conversation before registering. Most dietary needs can be accommodated; please be sure to share all relevant information in your registration forms.
What forms or documentation are required for medications or health concerns?
Families complete all required health information through CampBrain, including medical history, emergency contacts, and permissions.
If a child has a medical condition that may require treatment, families must provide a completed and signed Medical Action Plan.
Any medications—prescription or over-the-counter—require a completed Medication Administration Authorization Form, submitted through CampBrain prior to administration.
For children who require an EpiPen, an unexpired EpiPen must be provided to camp and remain at camp for the duration of their summer programs.
DAY CAMP SPECIFIC
What is the daily schedule like for Day Camp?
A sample schedule outlining the daily flow is available here and gives a sense of how campers move through each day!
What activities can campers expect during Day Camp?
Each day includes outdoor play, time in the art studio, activity stations, and an afternoon spotlight activity. Activities rotate and are thoughtfully adapted by age group and cohort.
SNACKS, MEALS, & BELONGINGS
Are meals provided, or do campers need to bring their own food?
- Meals and snacks are not provided.
- Campers should bring a large, non-glass water bottle, a lunch, and at least two hearty snacks.
- Our campus is completely nut-free.
- We provide a daily afternoon popsicle for our Day Campers!
Are there restrictions on what foods I can pack?
Yes. To keep our community safe, our campus is entirely nut-free. Please do not send peanuts or tree nuts.
What should campers bring each day?
A detailed packing list will be shared closer to summer. In general, campers should plan to bring a large, non-glass water bottle, lunch, and snacks. Sunscreen and bug spray should be applied before arrival, with extra sent for reapplication. Campers should also bring swimsuits and towels on water days, multiple changes of clothes (we get messy!), and comfortable, ideally waterproof, walking or hiking shoes for our forest walks.
COMMUNICATION & LOGISTICS
How will I receive updates and important information after registering?
Program details and updates will be shared via email. Families are encouraged to opt in to text alerts for urgent communications such as weather updates or last-minute schedule changes.
How do I access the parent portal or CampBrain after registering?
You may log into CampBrain at any time to view your account, forms, and registration details.
Whom should I contact if I have questions about my registration or camper information?
We’re happy to help! Please reach out to summer@sabotschool.org with any questions.
When will more detailed Summer Studies information become available?
More information about Summer Studies will be shared by the end of January, with registration opening in February.
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS
What happens if a camp is canceled due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances?
While rare, if a camp must be canceled, families will receive a full refund. We will also do our best to help place your child in another suitable program.
Can campers attend only part of a week?
Campers may attend part of a week, but registration and payment are required for the full week. Because relationship-building and daily rhythms are central to our program, we encourage full-week participation whenever possible.
Other questions? We’re happy to help.
Email summer@sabotschool.org
