Summer Programs Overview
Information and FAQ
Information & FAQs
Are Brilliant Summer camps co-ed?
Yes! Most Brilliant Summer camps are co-ed and designed with boys and girls in mind. Some of our sports camps are for girls only, and this is specified in the camp session title.
Does my child have to be enrolled at St. Catherine’s or St. Christopher to attend Brilliant Summer?
Most of our camps are open to the public! The only exceptions are: Upper School for-credit courses, Back to School classes and St. Catherine’s Robotics Team Camps. These classes are for enrolled St. Catherine’s students only.
What should my child bring/wear to camp?
We play at camp and sometimes get messy! Please have your child wear closed toe shoes and comfortable clothes that can get dirty. Pack a filled water bottle and at least one healthy snack.
What if my child has allergies or needs to take medication during camp?
Please fully complete the Camper Medical Form that is part of your Camp Brain registration. All medication (including over the counter medications) must be submitted to the camp nurse with a Medication Consent Form, signed by a physician for any prescription medications. Please contact the Brilliant Summer Director, Susan Lindsay, to discuss any specific medical needs or concerns. She will work directly with the camp nurse and instructor(s) about your child’s specific needs.
Registration
Online registration begins at noon on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Online registration is first-come, first-served and is confirmed when submitted with a down payment. You can go back online at any time to check your schedule or to add a session. After registering, all future changes in registration must be made in writing via email submitted to the Brilliant Summer office: BrilliantSummer@St.Catherines.org
Registration for camp sessions will close one week prior to the session start date. If a session is full, you may join the waitlist. We reach out to families on the waitlist in the order in which they joined the waitlist. If a spot becomes available, we will contact you with the information provided in your registration. After 48 hours, if we have not received a response, we will move to the next family on the waitlist. The Brilliant Summer Program admits students of any race, color, nationality or ethnic origin.
Tuition, Fees, Payment and Refund Information
Each student must pay a non-refundable $75 deposit for each morning and afternoon session of camp. Payment plans may be set up online. After registering, all future changes in registration must be made in writing via email submitted to the Brilliant Summer office: BrilliantSummer@St.Catherines.org. Full payment with all applicable fees is due on or before June 2. Payments by check should be made payable to Brilliant Summer at St. Catherine's. A $50 service fee will be charged on any returned checks.
Refunds will not be provided after June 2, 2025. Prior to June 2, 2025, all refund requests (minus the $75 deposit) must be submitted via email to BrilliantSummer@St.Catherines.org. Refunds will be provided in full due to a camp or class cancellation due to low enrollment numbers.
Pricing
Please see camp schedule & descriptions for individual session pricing.
Please see camp schedule & descriptions for individual session pricing.
Extended Day
Extended day is available June 16 - July 25, 2025, for those needing to extend the camp day.
7:45 - 8:45 a.m. $30/week
3:45 - 5:00 p.m. $45/week
Lunch
Lunch must be purchased for campers attending both morning and afternoon sessions.
Lunch must be purchased for campers attending both morning and afternoon sessions.
Weekly lunch (Monday-Friday) $35
Lunch is provided by Meriwether Godsey, St. Catherine's culinary partner.
Contracts
A Brilliant Summer DocuSign contract will be sent later in the spring to the parent/guardian email addresses provided during registration. All parents/guardians receiving the DocuSign are required to sign.
Photos & Videography
Brilliant Summer at St. Catherine’s School reserves the right to photograph and videotape camp and sports activities for use in publicity and promotional materials. Please notify us in writing if you do not wish for your child’s photo to be used.
Required Forms & Paperwork
All required forms & paperwork are due before your camp session starts.
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If your child will be four years old while attending camp, proof of Identity is required to comply with our religious exempt licensing. A certified copy of your child’s birth certificate, birth registration card or passport must be presented in person prior to attendance. A photocopy is not accepted. You can bring the documents to the front Desk in Bacot Hall any work day from 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Please come to 6001 Grove Avenue and enter Bacot Hall.
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This is the Standard State Health Form. We will accept this or any immunization record your Doctor's office provides. You can upload a scanned form to your Camp Brain registration account here: Brilliant Summer Account.
Current, enrolled St. Catherine’s students do not need to provide immunization forms.
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If applicable. To be completed by the child's parent/legal guardian.
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If applicable. This plan should be completed by the child’s personal diabetes health care team, including the parents/guardian.
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This form must accompany any medication brought from home, including over-the-counter medication. One form must be filled out for each medication.
2025 Brilliant Summer Contact Information
804-888-7401
BrilliantSummer@St.Catherines.org
Susan Lindsay, Director of Auxiliary Programs & Services
BrilliantSummer@St.Catherines.org
Susan Lindsay, Director of Auxiliary Programs & Services
Located in the heart of Richmond, Virginia, St. Catherine’s School is a private, all-girls pre-K, kindergarten, elementary, middle and high school. We provide a well-rounded educational experience for girls from communities across Richmond, Chesterfield, Henrico and all of central Virginia. St.Catherine’s all-girls educational experience is rooted in more than a century of history and tradition. From our revolutionary past to our dynamic present, St. Catherine’s has always focused on preparing students for a boundless future.
