Some private schools also have fun summer programs that make life easier for parents whose work continues year round. Cape Henry Collegiate School, Norfolk Academy, Norfolk Christian School and Norfolk Collegiate School are among those with elaborate summer offerings. Day Camps Savvy parents start exploring the summer day-camp option no later than early March since programs fill up quickly. One of the most popular ways to fill long summer weeks for elementary students is with the Zoo Camp run by the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk. There are six one-week sessions.
Campers explore such topics as endangered species and animal care.
Also gaining a following are marine camps sponsored by the Virginia Marine Science Museum in Virginia Beach. For information call 437-4949. The Norfolk Botanical Garden sponsors several weeklong day camps that let young botanists learn about plants while having fun exploring the Garden's vast acreage. Old Dominion University is home base for several excellent summer camps for students. The most popular ones are marine science camps for students ages 6 through 19.