Gator Camp 2026 ~ Chomp and play the Gator Camp way!

Gator Camp is a week-long camp for children ages 5-10 held at Avalon Recreation in Richmond, Virginia. Camp activities include swimming, tennis instruction with Avalon coaches, games, arts & crafts, and most of all, FUN!  Camp runs from 9am – 1pm, Monday through Friday.  Campers will need a bathing suit, towel, goggles, sunscreen, tennis racket (not required), a snack, and a bag lunch.

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Registration 2026

Registration will go live on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20 AT 8 AM in CommunityPass to members that have paid their 2026 dues.

  • Registrations are non-transferable.
  • Non-members may register on Monday, February 23rd in CommunityPass.
  • Children must be 5 years old before beginning their week at Gator Camp.
  • You may register for no more than 3 weeks per child.
  • Gator Camp weeks fill up quickly! You can choose to be added to the waitlist if the week you selected is full.  Many children on the waitlist still have the opportunity  to have fun at Gator Camp!
Register for Gator Camp 2026

2026 Schedule

Monday – Friday 9 am – 1 pm (rain or shine)

Week 1 June 8 – June 12
Week 2 June 15 – June 19
Week 3 June 22 – June 26
Week 4 June 29 – July 3
Week 5 July 6- July 10
Week 6 July 13 – July 17

Fees

  • The cost for members is $250 per week per child.
  • The cost for non-members is $270 per week per child.
  • Daily Member drop-in rate is $55/day with advance registration.
  • Daily Non-Member drop-in rate is $65/day with advance registration.
  • Drop-in availability is determined by weather and occupancy numbers.

Payment

Full payment is due by May 15th.  50% is due at the time of registration and the remaining 50% is due by May 15th.  Checks may be mailed to:

Avalon Recreation Association
ATTN: Gator Camp
PO Box 29533
Richmond, VA 23242

Credit card and electronic check payments are also accepted in our registration portal CommunityPass.

Questions?

Call the office at 804-740-8593 (during season), or contact the director at AvalonGatorCamp@gmail.com