Summer Camp

Let’s Grow, Henrico! Summer Camp 2026

Let’s Grow, Henrico! is a free camp for Henrico residents (only).
This program is for rising 1st – 7th grade students.

Let’s Grow this summer while playing, creating, and laughing in a safe and enriching space! This recreational camp will include activities such as art projects, gym games, outside play, and special visitors. For questions related to summer camp, email [email protected]. 

Each participant can only register for (1) two-week session for the summer.
New this year: If a session/ site is full, you can enroll in the waitlist for your preferred location. 

2026 Let’s Grow, Henrico Camp Handbook

2026 Camp Dates

Camp is held from 8:00am-4:30pm.

Session I:   Mon, June 22 – Thur, July 2
Session II:  Mon, July 6 – Thur, July 16
Session III: Mon, July 20 – Thur, July 30

Camp Sites

Rising 1st – 4th Grades:

  • Deep Run Rec Center
  • Dorey Rec Center*
  • Eastern Henrico Rec Center*
  • The Springs Rec Center*
  • Twin Hickory Rec Center

Rising 5th – 7th Grades:

  • Elko Community Center*
  • Hunton Community Center
  • Hidden Creek Rec Center*

*Locations qualify for the Summer Food Service Program.

Camp Registration begins Tuesday, February 17.

Ways to Register:

1. Online Registration

Opens Tue, Feb 17 at 7am.
Sign up at connect.henricorecandparks.com
(Direct link to “Let’s Grow, Henrico” content)

  • Registering online for the first time?
    • Be sure to create your account prior to the first day of registration and add your family members too!
  • Used our online registration before?
    • Test out your login and make sure all your family information is up to date!

2. Walk-in Registration

Monday-Friday, 7am-4:30pm 

  • Deep Run Rec Center
  • Eastern Henrico Rec Center

Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm

  • Belmont Rec Center
  • Dorey Rec Center

Inclusion Services:
If your child has a disability or medical condition that requires program assistance, check yes for inclusion services when registering. Families will receive information regarding an inclusion assessment.

Emergency/Rescue Medications:
If your child requires emergency/rescue medication (for example, an inhaler or epi-pen), during our camps, check yes for medications when registering to receive a medication packet.

For questions related to inclusion or rescue medications, email [email protected] or call (804) 652-1413.