Little Scholars Mermaids and Pirates

by Collegiate School · 103 North Mooreland Road, Richmond, VA 23229

Offered by Collegiate School

Ages 4–6

For ages 4–6
Where
103 North Mooreland Road, Richmond, VA 23229
Registration open
You register directly with Collegiate School.

Set sail for adventure in this imaginative camp where young learners explore the exciting worlds of mermaids and pirates! Through hands-on activities, storytelling, crafts, and creative play, campers will discover ocean life, pirate legends, and mermaid tales. Children will engage in themed art projects, dramatic play, science experiments related to water and sea creatures, and cooperative games. The camp encourages creativity, social interaction, and early learning skills while immersing children in a fun nautical theme. Each day brings new adventures as campers create treasure maps, design mermaid tails, learn about ocean animals, and participate in pirate-themed challenges.

What kids do here

ocean sciencepirate craftsmermaid art projectsstorytellingdramatic playtreasure huntscooperative gamesEnrichment

Facilities

Main campus on Mooreland Road
Robins Campus on Blair Road
Collegiate School Aquatics Center off Ironbridge Road
Hunter Hall (Summer Quest office location)
Watt/Hunter Hall
High ropes course
Athletic fields
Gymnasiums
Cafeteria
Art studios
Science labs
Outdoor spaces and gardens
Tennis courts
Swimming pools

What’s included

Instruction from Collegiate faculty, staff, and coaches
All camp materials and supplies
Transportation between Mooreland and Robins campuses (for camps at Robins Campus)
Access to facilities
Carpool service for drop-off and pick-up

What to bring

water bottle
snack
clothes that can get messy

Packing list

Required

water bottle
comfortable play clothes

Optional

pirate or mermaid costume for dress-up

Provided by the camp

craft supplies
ocean-themed materials
snacks during activities

Reminders

Label all items with camper name
Wear clothes suitable for messy art projects

Getting there

New carpool service available for all students arriving and departing campus.

Drop-off: 9:00-9:30 AM and 12:45-1:00 PMPick-up: 12:00-12:15 PM and 3:30-3:45 PMRegistered families will be emailed additional carpool details

Fees:

Questions parents ask

When does registration open?: Registration for Summer Quest 2026—including for new families—opens on Thursday, February 5 at 12 p.m. Priority registration for returning families and the Collegiate community will be sent via email with a personalized registration link before this date.; Source: Summer Quest main page
What is the deposit policy?: Prior to May 15, each participant must submit a non-refundable, 50% deposit for each camp. The deposit is nonrefundable unless your child does not get placed in a camp because it is already full. The remaining balance for all camps is due by May 15 in order to hold your child's spot in that camp.; Source: Registration Information PDF
What is the minimum age requirement?: The minimum age of a camper to attend our programs must be four years old by August 31 and fully potty trained. Students must be able to use the bathroom independently without assistance.; Source: Registration Information PDF

Things to know

Requirements

Minimum age of 4 years old by August 31
Fully potty trained
Students must be able to use bathroom independently without assistance
Completed registration form
50% non-refundable deposit per camp (prior to May 15)
Full payment by May 15
Parents must apply sunscreen before camp
Campers must be able to apply and reapply their own sunscreen
Sunscreen must be in sealed plastic bag labeled with child's name
No outstanding balance on account to participate

Contact Collegiate School

(804) 665-1750 summerquest@collegiate-va.org Visit website