Richmond Academy offers a variety of extracurricular activities designed to stimulate students’ intellects, creativity, and teamwork skills. The activities may vary between grades and years. Following are some of the extracurricular opportunities available to students.

Arts & Sciences

1. Art Club – Art and craft projects of various mediums to develop creativity and visual spatial skills.
2. Band I & II – Fundamental & advanced instrument and music instruction with concert performances.
3. Chimes – Bell choir instruction and performances.
4. Choir I & II – Fundamental and advanced voice and music instruction with concert performances.
5. Drama Club – Musical and dramatic performances.
6. Talent Show – Opportunity for students to develop and display individual talents.
7. Science Fair – Individual studies based on scientific principles with judging by a guest panel.
8. Social Studies Fair – Studies of cultures and historical periods prepared and presented by each classroom with an evening presentation for their families.

Spirit & Social Activities

1. Fall Festival – Carnival-style family night of games and activities.
2. Fall Field Day – Games and sport activities to foster school spirit and promote interaction between grades.
3. Grandparents’ Day – Lunch event hosting students’ grandparents.
4. Leadership Camp – Student leaders attend a three-day workshop sponsored by the Columbia Union of SDAs.
5. Pine Car Derby – Students build and race miniature cars sculpted from pine blocks, with cars judged on style and speed.
6. Spirit Week – Themed activities for building school spirit.
7. Thanksgiving Feast – Gathering of all students to promote fellowship and a spirit of gratitude.

Sports

1. Acro Stars Gymnastics Team – Tumbling and acrosport instruction with home show and touring performances.
2. Ski Program – Day trips to Massanutten ski resort with skill-appropriate lessons.
3. Sports Mini Camps – Additional training in sports activities such as basketball and volleyball.
4. Spring Field Day – Game and sporting activities to foster school spirit and promote interaction between different grades.
5. Tumble Weeds – Fundamental tumbling and pyramid building instruction with cameo performance in home show.

Travel

1. Class Trip – Day trips for activities of student interest, such as theme parks.
2. Field Trips – Trips taken throughout the year to places related to current studies, such as museums, historic sites and festivals.
3. Special Purpose Trips – Mission and cultural exploration trips to destinations such as Europe, South America, and the 48 contiguous states.