In addition to Brilliant Summer's talented staff of current St. Catherine's teachers and camp counselors, we also have strong partnerships with local vendors. Read more about their impressive programs below.
arts to ALL
arts to ALL uses the Power of Play and Creativity to provide ALL children with arts enrichment opportunities in the greater Richmond area, including youth with socio-economic, physical, or emotional barriers to discovering the arts.
This summer, arts to ALL is bringing back Page to Stage and the Summer Theatre Intensive for a second year. In addition, we are excited to introduce Broadway Stars: Seussical Jr. for campers in grades 1-4.
RADAR Dance
RADAR is a modern dance company located in Richmond, Virginia. The company has been dancing together since 2006, when they were known as Z Mullins Dance Company. In the summer of 2011, they came under new direction and decided to continue creating and performing work collaboratively as RADAR.
Brilliant Summer is thrilled to offer RADAR Dance Intensive this summer. This full-day camp for grades 7-12 will include daily technical classes in Modern and Ballet, as well as supplemental classes such as Hip-Hop, Jazz, Musical Theatre and Yoga.
RVA Driving Academy
RVA Driving Academy and it’s teachers have been serving the Richmond area for over 15 years.
The mission at the RVA Driving Academy is to deliver the number one consumer rated commercial driver education program, in the Metro Richmond area, utilizing state certified curriculum and instructors in a safe, considerate, and compassionate environment
RVA Paddle Sports
Nestled in the heart of Richmond, Virginia, RVA Paddlesports is the #1 destination for outdoor adventures in the Richmond area, offering a wide variety of rafting, kayaking, climbing, and canoeing trips for adventurers of all skill levels.
This summer's camp offers daily activities on the river with an emphasis on fundamentals of river navigation and safety. There will be plenty of time for campers to cool off and swim in the river in between technical skill sessions. Join the fun of Pipeline Adventure camp and see what makes the James River such a special place.
Tech for Troops
Tech for Troops empowers the under-resourced Veterans and their families by providing sustainable lifelong digital skills backed through training, education, and technology.
Our Vision is to Improve the lives of Veterans and their families through nationwide digital services.
Formed in 2014, we are a non-partisan, non-discriminatory Veteran services organization.
This summer we are partnering with Tech for Troops to explore computer-related hardware skills. This camp will teach rising 8th-12th graders about the internal parts of a PC, how to dismantle and recycle PC components, as well as the construction of gaming PCs and components required. Camper participation may count towards volunteer hours.
Wee Wheel
WeeWheel is a cycling league & team for kids ages 2-12 years old located in Richmond, VA. From balance bikes to pedals, we work with all abilities. No matter if your kiddo is learning to ride for the first time, or is shredding big trails - there is a team for everyone.
This summer they are partnering with Brilliant Summer to offer two camps for beginning riders and those more comfortable on a bike.
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.