Youth Summer Program

The Youth Summer Program is a recreational program held during the summer at elementary and middle school sites throughout Hanover County. Activities include arts & crafts, sports & games, field trips, special visitors and more. Find out more information here.

Program Dates & Fees

Camp runs Monday – Thursday, 8AM – 4:30PM. Extended Camp available at some locations, 4:30PM – 5:30PM.

Download a YSP Parent Packet Here

If your child is planning on taking any medication while attending YSP, please bring the completed Authorization and Physician’s Order Form to your child’s first day of camp.

Camp Locations

Extended Camp Locations

Extended camp will be available at the below locations each session. Extended camp will run Monday - Thursday from 4:30pm - 5:30pm.

Registration

Online, mail in and drop off registration (Hanover County residents) for all sessions and locations for Youth Summer Program will begin on April 17, 2012 at 6:00am.

Please be advised that all registrations received prior to 6am on Tuesday, April 17 via USPS mail, drop box, or fax will be processed in random order, beginning at this time. No preference will be given to date received.

*Registration for non-Hanover County residents begins May 1, 2012 as space permits.

No need to stand in line with Discover Recreation Online!

If you have registered for a Hanover Parks and Recreation program or rented a facility since 2008, you already have an Account PIN and Login ID. You may call the Parks and Recreation office at (804) 365-7150 Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., or if you have an email address on file you can use the "Forgot My Password" function, and it will immediately be emailed to you.

Financial Assistance

The department offers Fun Funds, a financial assistance program of Hanover County, with funds available to assist with the cost of the Youth Summer Program offered by Hanover County Parks and Recreation Department. Eligibility for financial assistance is based on eligibility for the USDA’s Free/Reduced Lunch Program. The deadline to apply for Fun Funds has passed and applications are no longer being accepted.

Therapeutic Recreation Aide Assistance Program

Children with disabilities who are interested in securing the assistance of a Therapeutic Recreation Aide should inquire about the Therapeutic Recreation Aide Assistance Program. Packets available here and will be received on a first come, first served basis. Please be advised that assistance from Therapeutic Recreation Aides are limited, so be sure to submit your completed packet soon.

Youth Summer Program Staff

Are you interested in being a staff member with the Youth Summer Program? Find out more details here.