Summer Camps 2012 for DC also see Spring Break Camps | ACA's Camp Finder Tool | Events and Calendars Summer Camps 2012 Here are some blank printable calendars to plot your summer schedule: June July August or plot your camp schedule out completely online. Day Camps (DC) | Day Camps (MD) | Day Camps (VA) | Family Camps | Residential Camps | Fairs $= $0-150 weekly, $$= $150+ weekly, $$$= $300+ weekly, $$$$= $500+ weekly Ratings: ****Great, ***Very Good, **Good, *Fair/Just Okay (Ratings are from parents general conversations, not specific feedback. There are some camps without a buzz, therefore no ratings, but that doesn't mean they're good/bad necessarily.) Jump to camp listings with complete descriptions Jump by name: A-C, D-F, G-L, M-R, S-Z Spring Break Camps 2012(DC or DC pickup) Capitol Hill Arts Workshop 4/2 - 4/6 DC Player Development Academy Soccer 4/2 - 4/6 Discovery Creek 4/2 - 4/6 (Ages 4-6) Georgetown Day School 3/26 - 3/30, **Also has 1 day holiday (school's out) camps** Homerun Baseball Camp 4/2 - 4/6 HoopEd 3/26- 3/30, 4/2 - 4/6, 4/9 - 4/13 **Also has 1 day camps** I.C.E. Camp at FDIA 4/2 - 4/6, 4/9 - 4/13 **Also has 1 day camps** Lowell School 3/26-3/30, Valley Mill w/DC pickup 3/26- 3/30, 4/2 - 4/6, 4/9 - 4/13 Spotlight: Valley Mill Camps by interest (links go to camp Web sites): Academic GW Pre-College Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth Architecture National Building Museum - Artful Architecture Summer Camp Chess USA Chess Camp Cultural Arts Capitol Hill Arts Workshop CommuniKids DAR Museum Summer Camp Dumbarton House - Georgetown History Weeks for Children Barrie Day School Camp Burgundy Farm Summer Day Camp Capitol Hill Day School CASA at Sheridan School Davette's Edmund Burke School Fillmore Arts Center Georgetown Day School Headfirst Kids & Culture Camp KidSpace Lowell School Summer Programs Mr. Havner National Cathedral School - Summer at Beauvoir National Presbyterian School - Summer Horizons Potomac School Summer Programs St. Albans Sidwell Summer Smithsonian Summer Camp Summer at St. Patrick's Washington DCJCC Washington International School Yates Field House - Georgetown University Gifted and Talented Programs (directories and databases) Connecting Young Thinkers Around the World Institute for Educational Advancement National Association for Gifted Children Talent Search Programs Golf Capital City Golf School Horsemanship Rock Creek Park Horse Center Ice Skating Fort Dupont Summer I.C.E. Camp Language CommuniKids The French Maternal School Math MathTree Music DC Youth Orchestra Georgetown University - Musical Theater Girls Rock! DC Levine School of Music Camp Jam Outdoors Calleva Valley Mill Camp Rowing/Sailing GW Rowing Camp Kids Set Sail Science/Nature Discovery Creek Summer Nature Adventure Camp Family Dinosaur Camp International Spy Museum - KidSpy Summer Day Camp Mad Science of Washington National Zoo - Summer Safari Sports British Soccer Camp Camp Olympia DC Player Development Academy Home Run Baseball Camp HoopEd Karl Hobbs Basketball Academy Nike Sports Camps (various) **NEW** Revolution Field Hockey Camp Sports on the Hill (basketball and lacrosse) Technology Camp Invention Digital Media Academy at GW Game Builder Camp iDTech Camp - American University TIC (Computer) Wonder-Space Theater Arena Stage Camp Atlas Performing Arts Center - Adventure Theater Children's Theatre Workshop Shakespeare Theater Company's Camp Shakespeare The Theater Lab Visual Arts Corcoran College of Art & Design Camp Creativity Back to top Day Camps (DC) Arena Stage Camp ($$$) --- [see reviews] http://www.arenastage.org/education/camp-arena-stage/ Ages 8 - 15 June 25 - August 3, 2012 Camp Arena Stage empowers young people to express themselves more fully through art by encouraging them to make art that speaks with their voices. Campers create their schedules, choosing from a host of classes in theater, music, dance, media and visual art. They can try unfamiliar art forms and/or pursue current artistic interests: it's up to them. Before and aftercare available. [[Registration online 4-Week Intensive: June 25-July 20, 2012 ]] [[Registration online 2-Week Session: July 23-August 3, 2012]] [[Registration online Both weeks]] Back to top Atlas Performing Arts Center - Adventure Theatre ($$$) --- [see reviews] https://www.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?w=583e2e9c110a5dccc337a0e714e084ca&t=tix Ages 6 - 12 July 2 - July 27, 2012 Be a part of Adventure Theatre�s musical theatre world at the Atlas Performing Arts Center in a camp complete with choreography, acting and singing! Each two-week workshop concludes with two full-scale productions with costumes and props on stage at the Atlas! The productions are Mulan Jr. and Tom Sawyer. Children will be assigned to a play after camp begins. Camp is weekdays from 9:00 AM � 4:00 PM. Aftercare will be provided from 4:00 PM � 6:00 PM at an additional cost. [[ Registration Form ]] Back to top British Soccer Camp Rating:*** ($$) --- [see reviews] http://www.challengersports.com/camps/british_soccer.shtml Ages 3 - 18 July 16 - July 27, 2012 As in previous years, Soccer on the Hill (http://sportsonthehill.com/soccer.aspx), in conjunction with Challenger Sports, will be providing our annual British Soccer camp here on Capitol Hill at Tyler Elementary. British Soccer Camps provide players of all ages and abilities with the rare opportunity to receive high-level soccer coaching from a team of international experts. Each day includes individual foot skills, technical drills, tactical practices, small-sided games, coached scrimmages, and a daily tournament. Equally important, the Challenger coaching staff provides your child with lessons in respect, responsibility, integrity, sportsmanship and leadership. Camp programs include a free ball and shirt and a free British Soccer jersey for on line registrations 45 days prior to camp! [[Registration form Week 1 - Tyler ]] [[Registration form Week 2 - Tyler]] Back to top Camp Invention at National Presbyterian ($$$) --- [see reviews] http://www.nps-dc.org/summer/specialty-camps/index.aspx Grades 1-6 June 18 - June 22, 2012 August 20 - August 24, 2012 The Camp Invention program is a nationally acclaimed weeklong summer enrichment day experience for children entering in grades one through six that is free to schools and organizations nationwide. The top priority of the Camp Invention program is to provide quality enrichment programming in the fields of science, mathematics, history, and the arts. Local schools host the program and the week's, hands-on activities are led by local teachers to ensure a safe learning environment. The staff to child ratio is 1:8! The Camp Invention program enhances a child's ability to learn through teamwork and subject immersion while cultivating a new appreciation for discovery -- learning disguised as fun! [[ Registration ]] Back to top Capital City Golf School http://www2.cybergolf.com/sites/courses/layout11.asp?id=699&page=42765 Ages 5 - 15 Personalized professional instruction for junior golfers. 8:1 Student to Pro ratio. Use of Golf Clubs and Balls Included. Welcome Pack with Rule Book, Handouts & shirt. Certificate of Completion and Special Awards. Individual and team Skills Games & Contests. Snacks and drinks are provided. Note: At Langston Golf Course, additional value is bundled for all Camps including a "Junior Play Pass" for golf rounds and additional Range Balls for practice! Also spring break camps. Three Washington, DC locations: East Potomac, Langston, and Rock Creek. Pee-Wee FUNdamentals (Ages 5 to 8): An ideal starting point to expose young kids to the game. This program covers putting, chipping and full swing mechanics. Kids enjoy lots of fun games that reinforce swing fundamentals, safety and golf etiquette. Junior FUNdamentals (Ages 9 to 15):This popular beginner camp introduces juniors to the short game, full swing and the course so they are ready to play golf! Junior SKILLS Camp (Ages 9 to 15):Go beyond the basics and prepare to play. Emphasis is on building skills through more advanced drills, games and on-course experience. Junior PLAYERS Camp (Ages 9 to 15):For Juniors with some on-course experience and a desire to improve their playing ability. Back to top Capitol Hill Arts Workshop Rating:*** ($$$) --- [see reviews] http://chaw.org/index.php/register/app/ Ages 5 - 13 June 18 - August 10, 2012 Experience the art and artistry of Japan, Alaska, Ethiopia, and Brazil in our morning Cultural Arts Adventure Camps for grades K-6. Choose from afternoon adventures including Recreation Camp or a Creative Artist Adventure camp that focuses on Photography, Visual Arts, Dance, Theater, Rock & Roll, or Musical Theater. Younger campers ages 4-6 can participate in Junior Arts Adventures. Before and aftercare available. Camp brochure [[ Registration Form ]] Back to top Capitol Hill Day School Rating:*** ($$$) --- [see reviews] http://www.chds.org/podium/default.aspx?t=204&nid=605113 Ages 4 - 14 June 25 - August 10, 2012 The fundamental ingredients of the Summer Camp come from the School's academic program. Because of its commitment to field education as an integral part of the curriculum, Capitol Hill Day School has buses, the staff who drive them all over the metropolitan area, and educators who think creatively about how the resources of a city can enhance any subject, whether it's academic or summer fun. Each day begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. Extended care is available from 8 to 9 a.m. and from 4 to 6 p.m. Instructors are teachers (many from Capitol Hill Day School), members of the School�s After School Program staff, and other invited professionals. Two adults are with each group, and each camp is limited to 12, 15, or 20 children, depending on the program. Back to top CASA at Sheridan School Rating:*** ($$$) --- [see reviews] http://www.casaatsheridan.org/ Ages 3 - 18 June 25 - August 17, 2012 CASA at Sheridan School is a quality, stimulation rich, child-centered summer program delivered in a warm, supportive, highly interactive environment. Each day begins and ends in a clubhouse grouped by grade. Led by group leaders with the help of specialists, campers share their day, play games, socialize and prepare for the start and end of the day in their clubhouse. Try your hand at painting, drawing or montage. Test-drive a new sport. Find your voice on stage, on paper, or on a keyboard. Make new friends. Cultivate hidden talents. Ignite your imagination. CASA Summer is your blank canvas: paint it with abandon! Before and aftercare available. Click here for class descriptions (PDF). [[ Register online]] Children's Theatre Workshop ($$$) http://www.performingartstrainingstudio.com/TCTW_Summer_Camp.php Ages 5 - 16 June 18 - July 6, 2012 TCTW is open to all children who are motivated to learn, grow, and explore the world through creativity, theatre, leadership and the arts. We're looking for students who have enthusiasm, open mindedness and a desire to explore their creativity. The first pre-requisite isn't just talent, but the courage to share your self with the world. Character Development -- strengthening self esteem, confidence, public speaking, courage, leadership skills and how to become a team player. Acting -- students learn through imaginative play, group acting games, introduction to simple props and costumes. There is special emphasis on building self confidence while learning the skills of live performance. Musical theatre/singing -- the students participate in primarily chorus style singing while exploring their individual voice range and exploration of different musical genres and formal and informal presentations of music. Dance -- awakening the young body's potential for graceful and controlled movement as well as structured improvisation, students learn self-expression and body awareness through simple dance combinations and warm ups using music and stories. Spots still open: Ages 5-6 has 5 spots left Ages 7-8, 9-10,11-12, and 13-16 has 8 are all FULL. Please DO NOT register for a different age group. Your payment will be returned minus the paypal fee (to join the waiting list email [email protected]) [[ Pre-register now]] Back to top CommuniKids ($$$) --- [see reviews] http://www.communikids.com/our-programs-/summer-programs Ages 2.5 - 6 July 16 - August 24, 2012 CommuniKids offers children the opportunity to learn and play while being immersed in the sounds of another language during the summer months. Whether your child attends enrichment classes at Communikids, participates in a language program at school, or is just starting to learn a new language, immersion is the gold standard for promoting language learning. Our theme for summer camp is "Exploring Nature." Campers will explore and discover the world around them as they play with their ideas in Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese or Arabic. Half and full-day options and before/after-care available. [[ Registration Form]] Back to top Corcoran College of Art & Design Camp Creativity Rating:*** ($$$) http://www.corcoran.org/family/camp_creativity.php Ages 5 - 16 June 18 - August 10, 2012 Camp Creativity is divided into four age groups. Studio A (ages 5-7) and Studio B (ages 8-10) meet at the Georgetown campus, while Studio C (ages 11-13) and Studio D (ages 14-16) meet at our downtown campus. Student may sign up for only one week or as many as eight weeks. The schedule for each Camp Creativity age group (or �Studio�) includes a variety of age-appropriate thematic classes. Inspired by the work of artists from different time periods and around the world, your child will find new avenues of self-expression and gain an understanding of his or her creative potential. Morning, afternoon, and full-day sessions are available and a link to camp descriptions follows. Full-day campers will attend a supervised lunch and outdoor activity from 12-1pm before attending their afternoon session that begins at 1pm. Morning, afternoon, and full-day sessions are available. [[ Registration Form ]] Back to top DAR Museum Summer Camp ($$-$$$) http://www.dar.org/museum/edprogrms.cfm Ages 8 - 17 July 16 - August 3, 2012 Step back in time for a "Revolutionary" experience at the DAR Museum's eleventh annual Colonial Camp. During this one-week long camp, campers will wear historically accurate costumes and explore colonial-American life through food, song, dance, crafts, stitchery, and a field trip. Camp cost includes field trip expenses, snacks, and costume. Boys receive a shirt, waistcoat, haversack, and Tricorne hat. Girls receive a shift, gown, apron, and cap. Registration begins February 1st. Camp brochure Back to top Davette's Rating:* ($) 7AM - 6PM Archery, swimming, fishing, tumbling, roller-skating, camping, go-carts, sports, movies, arts/crafts, water parks, horseback riding, etc. Pickup in front of Peabody and Watkins Elementary schools. For more information contact Mark/Davette at 202-422-3275 or 202-270-3987. **Editor's note: Probably best suited for kids aged 6 and younger.**Back to top DC Player Development Academy Rating:*** ($$) http://www.dcpda.net/ Ages 6 - 18 All camps provide half day and full day programs for campers 7 years of age and up. Campers will still participate in small-sided games, full field scrimmages, soccer tennis, futvolley (soccer volleyball) and other activities at camp. Back to top DC Youth Orchestra ($$) --- [see reviews] http://dcyop.org/program.jsp?pageId=2092510601681295476557294 Ages 6 - 18 Come join the excitement at Summer Camp and Classes at DCYOP! There are three opportunities for children to participate with the DCYOP in Summer 2011: Band camp, string camp, and beginner classes! All classes will be held at the gorgeous, newly remodeled Eastern Senior High School on Capitol Hill! Camp Brochure Back to top Digital Media Academy at GW ($$$$) http://www.digitalmediaacademy.org/locations/kids-teens-locations/george-washington-university/ Ages 6 - 18 July 9 - August 10, 2012 View open slots Teens, pre-teens and kids can choose from an amazing variety of camps, including action sports filmmaking, programming with C++, game design, role playing games, art and digital photography, or robotics. Beyond the computer lab, teens and kids can explore the nation�s capital with their fellow campers during DMA-organized group excursions. Register by 2/13/12 and save $75 per course. Refer a friend and receive a $60 gift certificate. Your friend will receive a $50 gift certificate. [[ Register Online]] Back to top Discovery Creek Summer Nature Adventure Camp Rating:**** ($$$) --- [see reviews] http://www.livingclassroomsdc.org/SummerCamp.html Ages 4 - 12 June 18 - August 24, 2012 Discovery Creek's Summer Nature Adventure encourages all children to experience, appreciate, and become stewards of the natural environment. Whether it's coming face to face with a Tiger Salamander, tromping through creeks to investigate aquatic invertebrates, climbing over boulders and scaling rock faces, or discovering new adventures and making new friends. [[ Registration Form ]]Back to top Dumbarton House - Georgetown History Weeks for Children ($$) http://www.dumbartonhouse.org/summer.htm Ages 3 - 8 Georgetown's Summer History Weeks offer a fun approach to American history. Children help cook and sample snacks and drinks of times past, try on period clothing, experience the historic garden, plant their own garden, play historic games, paint watercolor landscapes, go on an archaeological expedition and much more! The week ends with an early American "parlor party" that children host for family and friends. Snack provided. Children bring bagged lunch for the full day camps. Before and after care available. Before and aftercare available. Back to top Fillmore Arts Center ($$$) --- [see reviews] http://www.fillmoreartscenter.org/campsummerarts.shtml Ages: 6-14 Ceramics, Painting, Fabric Art, Public Art/Murals, Sculpture, Mixed Media Calligraphy, Collage, Computer Arts, Digital Photography, Animation, Rock & Roll Band, Filmmaking, Improvisation, Acting Scene Work, Musical Theater Jewelry & Beading Design, Dance, Tennis, Basketball, Field Games, Yoga 1&2, Creative Writing, Rock n' Roll Band, World Music Chorus and Guitar Intro to Piano, or Violin, Swimming and more!!! Summer is a time for making discoveries, trying new things, for having fun! Fillmore Arts Camp offers quality arts instruction at a reasonable price, combining a relaxed learning environment with artistic challenges. Our newly renovated space is beautiful! We encourage you to visit us before camp begins and see our new space on the third floor of the Fillmore/Hardy Building. Back to top Fort Dupont Summer I.C.E. Camp Rating:**** ($) --- [see reviews] http://fdia.org/content/dc-inner-city-excellence-ice-camps Ages: 6-13 9AM - 3PM, Before and Aftercare available Olympic Values: Respect, Excellence, Friendship. Skating!!! 3 hours of ice & in-line skating, daily! Eastern Arts: yoga, tai chi, karate & kung fu. Arts & Crafts: dance, drumming & eco-arts. Academics: sign language, chess, science. Outdoor Ed: in Fort Dupont & Anacostia Park. Fridays: Anacostia Skating Pavilion & Pool. Lunch & equipment provided. Transportation provided for an extra charge. Back to top Edmund Burke ($$$) --- [see reviews] http://www.eburke.org/summer Grades: 6-12 We offer many courses in the humanities, sciences and mathematics, the ever popular Band Camp, athletics camps, as well as travel and adventure programs. Many of these courses may be taken for academic credit and all can be seen as providing an enriching yet fun summer educational experience. For more information, contact: [email protected] French Maternal School ($$$) --- [see reviews] http://frenchmaternalschool.com/?page_id=14 The summer camp is an excellent way for students to keep their French skills current during the summer. It is also a great way to make new friends and introduce the French Maternal School program to newcomers! Being immersed in a French speaking environment every day for an entire week or more makes students progress quickly in their speaking and understanding skills. Activities include: arts and crafts, nature projects, cooking, field trips to neighborhood parks, picnics, reading and writing workshops for older students, sport competitions and games, puppet theater, story playing and much more! Back to top Game Builder Camp (part of USA Chess Camp) Rating:*** ($$) http://www.gamebuildercamp.com/video.htm Ages 8 - 15 August 13 - August 17, 2012 Learn to Fly and Fashion Design simulator camps. At this camp your child will actually design, develop and create a one of a kind video game. This program was developed to not just teach introductory programming skills but to also encourage creative thinking and to blend these into an exceptional experience. New: Create and Program Your Own Car Racing Video Game and Computer Animation Story Camp! DC locations: National Cathedral and Two Rivers Public Charter School. This camp can be combined with chess camp to create a full day camp, or you can choose two different game builder camp options to create a full day. [[ Register online]] Back to top Georgetown Day School ($$$) --- [see reviews] http://www.gds.org/podium/default.aspx?t=123711 Grades PreK - 12th (Fall 2012) June 11 - August 20, 2012 Day Camps * Sports and Outdoors Camps * Arts Programs * Dance Programs * Academic and Enrichment Programs * Extended Day. New this year: Playwell Lego Camps [[ Register Online ]] Back to top Georgetown Musical Theater Camp ($$$$) http://www.usperformingarts.com/dc-musicalcamp.php Ages 12 - 18 June 24 - July 13, 2012 This premiere program offers daily workshops in the three essential components of musical theater - acting, singing and dancing. Curriculum will include improvisation, scene study, vocal instruction, audition techniques, and dance workshops for all levels - from beginner to advanced. Evening programs for students include a backstage tour of the Kennedy Center and access to exciting events in and around the nation's capital. [[ Registration Form ]] Back to top Girls Rock! DC ($$$) http://www.girlsrockdc.org/ Ages 8 - 18 With a base in music education, Girls Rock! DC aims to create a supportive, inclusive and creative space for girls to develop their self-confidence, build community, stand up and rock out! During the week, campers receive small-group instruction on electric guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, turntables, digital music, or vocals; form bands, and collaborate to write an original song or DJ set, which they perform at a showcase at the end of the week. Campers also learn about the history of women in rock, gender and cultural identity, band merchandise and promotion, conflict resolution and other skills young women need to take over the world of music! Significant financial aid is available. Back to top Headfirst Rating:**** ($$$) --- [see reviews] http://www.playheadfirst.com/sports_summer_camps.jsp Ages 3.5 - 13 June 13 - August 20, 2012 Headfirst's award-winning day camps for children ages 3-13 include a wide variety of summer camps for every interest from cooking, science, movie making and magic to swimming, sports, arts and crafts and games. Our premier facilities, top-notch staff, approach to learning and dedication to making a difference in the lives of young campers have earned us the reputation as the best summer camps in Washington DC, Bethesda MD and McLean VA. Roundtrip bus service provided from Eastern Market to St. Albans campus. JUST ADDED: Bus transportation for the weeks of August 8th and August 15th. Enroll before February 21, 2012 and receive up to 15% off each camp week. Take advantage of this offer by enrolling in multiple programs in the same transaction. Use coupon code �earlybird12� Save 5%: Enroll the same participant in 2 weeks of camp and receive 5% off each week. Save 10%: Enroll the same participant in 3, 4, 5 or 6 weeks of camp and receive 10% off each week. Save 15%: Enroll the same participant in 7 or more weeks of camp and receive 15% off each week. ***Editor's note: The St. Albans Campus requires that campers who will be swimming to swim the entire length of the pool. If they cannot do this, they have to wear a life jacket to enter the pool. [[ Register Online ]] Back to top HoopEd ($$) --- [see reviews] http://www.hoopeducation.com/hooped_programs.html?programType=SC Ages 6 - 13 June 21 - August 24, 2012 DC locations: St. John's, Blessed Sacrament, Lafayette, Murch, Mann, St. Ann's and St. John's. Hoop Education facilitates year-round youth basketball and sports programs in the Washington, DC area, and runs programs for school downtime -- spring break, holidays, and summer -- and also offers fundamental clinics, after school programs, and special events on a year-round basis. [[ Register online ]] Back to top Home Run Baseball Camp ($$) --- [see reviews] http://www.homerunbaseballcamp.com/camps/summer-schedule/ Ages 4 - 12 June 4 - August 31, 2012 This camp is designed for boys and girls who enjoy baseball and want to improve their skills. The camp focuses on developing a player's overall attitude, confidence, sportsmanship, treatment of teammates, respect for umpires and opponents, history of the game, hustle, composure, how to deal with the slumps and failures of the game, as well as other "intangibles. Players are grouped by age, not ability. The only exceptions will be for campers who are physically too strong for their age group. Includes base running, pitching, defense, bunting, outfield play, infield play, batting practice and other hitting drills. There will also be many team skill exercises and games. The players will all get a chance to play the different positions. The talent will be divided up as evenly as possible each week to ensure close, exciting matches. Locations at AU Park, Capitol Hill and Wilson High School. [[ Register online ]]Back to top iDTech Camp - American University($$$$) --- [see reviews] http://www.internaldrive.com/locations/dc-summer-camps-washington-dc-computer-camps/american-university-georgetown-area/ Ages 7 - 17 June 18 - August 10, 2011 Our summer kids camps and teen camps at American University are designed for beginner to advanced learners. We offer a variety of cutting edge summer camp courses for kids and teens including video game design, Flash animation, programming, video editing, and more — using the best brand name products from Adobe, Apple, Autodesk, Microsoft and beyond. [[ Online Registration ]] Back to top International Spy Museum - KidSpy Summer Day Camp ($$$) http://spymuseum.org/events/operation-beat-heat Ages 10 - 13 Each day at Spy Camp is filled with top secret briefings and activities that will put spy skills and street smarts to the test. Aspiring KidSpy recruits will hone their tradecraft, learn from real spies, and hit the streets to run training missions. Develop a disguise for cover, make and break codes, discover escape and evasion techniques, create and use spy gadgets, uncover the science behind spying -- all of this and more awaits young recruits! To register contact Laura Hicken at 202-654-0932. Back to top John Hopkins Center for Talented Youth ($$$) --- [see reviews] http://cty.jhu.edu/summer/summer-programs.html Grades 2 - 12 June 24 - August 3, 2012 Like students with talent in athletics or the arts, students with academic talent deserve the opportunity to develop their skills to highest possible level. Our summer programs offer eligible students from all over the country and around the world the opportunity to engage in challenging academic work in the company of peers who share their exceptional abilities and love of learning. While the focus is on rigorous academics and learning, the social experience that results from bringing these students together is an integral part of the program. [[ Online application ]] Back to top Karl Hobbs Basketball Academy ($$) http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/gewa/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/KarlHobbsCamp2011.pdf Ages 10 - 14 Daily Coaching from GW Men's Basketball Staff. Individual Instruction During Free Time. Contest - Trophies and Awards. Camp T-Shirt. Lunch Provided Daily. Snack Bar and Canteen with Camp Souvenirs. Adult Supervision All Day. Athletic Trainer, Lifeguards, & Security On-site. During each five-day session, campers are exposed to a high level of instruction that will help beginners and experienced players alike improve their game. Back to top Kids & Culture Camp ($) https://mykidsandculture.com/ Ages 3 - 12 June 25 - July 20, 2012 Each week campers will embark on a cultural journey that includes the exploration of nature, music, foreign languages, sports, dramatic play, art, exercise, science, math, history, literature and field trips. Session 1: June 25-June 29 Perusing Panama's Passage, Session 2: July 2-July 6 Idyllic Islands of Africa, Session 3: July 9-13 China's Challenging Great Wall, Session 4: July 16-20 Ethiopia's Extraordinary Empire. Before and aftercare available. [[ Register Online ]] Back to top KidSpace at The Hill Preschool Rating:*** ($$) Ages 4 - 5 The Hill Preschool opens its doors to summer students. The top-notchteaching staff infuses the preschool's play-based curriculm with summeradventure. Each week kids explore a special theme as well as fun placeson the many field trips. Sign up for the whole summer or just one two-week session. Email: [email protected] Back to top Kids Set Sail Rating:**** ($$) http://www.dcsail.org/youth-kss Ages 7-14 July 2 - August 6, 2012 Kids Set Sail offers beginner and intermediate courses for 7-14 year olds over the course of 8 one-week sessions throughout the summer. Beginner students will learn basic small boat sailing and have the opportunity to become US Sailing Small Boat Level One certified. Intermediate students will learn race techniques and build up their navigational skills, with the opportunity to become US Sailing Small Boat Level Two Certified. To register, click one of the sessions listed. Scholarships available. Back to top Levine School of Music --- [see reviews] http://www.levineschool.org/instruction/summer/music-a-arts-day-camp Ages 3 1/2 - 12 (entering 6th grade) June 25 - August 3, 2012 Camp is taught by Levine faculty and area elementary school teachers with support offered through the Teen Apprentice Program. Classes are 12 max (10 in PK and K classes) with each having two dedicated Teen Apprentices and at least one teacher at all times. Campers in 3rd grade and above have a lesson on an instrument of their choice (provided) every day with one of the Levine faculty and perform in the end of camp show. Campers in 1st and 2nd grade have a sampler program and have lessons with Levine Faculty every day for two days each on a different instrument. Tuition assistance, and before and aftercare available. [[ Register online ]] Back to top Lowell School Summer Programs Rating:*** ($$$) http://www.lowellschool.org/community_programs/summer.aspx Ages 3 - 14 June 18 - July 27, 2012 At our eight-acre campus bordering Rock Creek Park, Lowell School welcomes campers to participate in a variety of fun, creative, and exploratory activities. Our expansive campus with fields, surrounded by towering trees, provides generous space for games, sports, exercise, and water play. Our four-lane indoor pool, our fully equipped technology center, three art workshops, our library, and our large gymnasium are available to campers. Open house: 3/11/2012 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM. 2012 brochure [[ Register online ]] Back to top Mad Science of Washington ($$) http://www.madscience.org/locations/dc/ScheduleLocations2.aspx?sm=106171 Ages 5 to rising 6th grade Mad Science camps are designed for exciting fun hands-on science activities. Your child will become a junior scientist for the week, having the opportunity to experience a variety of science adventures. We use an inquiry-based technique that allows even the youngest camper to enjoy learning. Children will design, create, build and assemble a variety of interesting projects and will take at least one project home every day. We will provide everything your child will need. A snack and a non-carbonated drink (like Kool-aide) will be provided. Children should dress comfortably and come ready to have some fun! DC location: St. Albans School and DC JCC. [[Registration form]] Back to top MathTree Rating:*** ($$$) --- [see reviews] http://www.mathtree.com/ Ages: 6 - 15 August 6 - August 17, 2012 Kids explore intriguing math ideas, get lively instruction in small, half-day camps, develop skills at their own pace, play math games, learn "tricks" and solve puzzles. To register, click on the session you're interested in first. [[ Register online ]] Back to top Mr. Havner Rating:**** ($$) Ages: 4 by start of camp - 10 Location: St. James church, 222 8th st, Mass and 8, NE 8AM - 6PM every day You may sign up for one, two, three, up to five weeks. You may pick up kids early and drop off late (just by 9:30, please!)activities: 1. Sports and health: soccer, street hockey, baseball, yoga, results twice weekly, playground time -- Stanton, Lincoln, and Garfield Parks -- football, running, stretching, basketball, and nutrition--no Lunchables! 2. Reading and writing: daily journaling, word of the day, Spanish and music notes. Much chess strategy and history! Game day every Friday (role playing introduction, Risk, Scrabble, etc.) 3. Arts and crafts, manis and pedis, collage, Jackson Pollack T-shirts, arts lessons with Ms. Keira. 4. Getting to know our city -- weekly trips out and about. 5. Swimming--once per week to Eastern Market pool To register, call: 202-316-6336 Back to top National Building Museum - Artful Architecture Summer Camp Rating:**** ($$$) http://www.nbm.org/Education/Summer/SummerPrograms.html Ages: Rising 3rd - 5th graders July 9 - August 17, 2012 Two-week sessions for campers entering grades 3-5 in fall 2012. Experience the world we build for ourselves in new ways�through the building, visual, and performing arts! Attend one, two, or three unique sessions of two week, full-day summer camp at the National Building Museum. Enjoy design challenges, crafts, field trips, and more! Early drop off and extended care available. [[ Register online ]] Back to top National Cathedral School - Summer at Beauvoir Rating:** ($$$) http://summer.beauvoirschool.org/ Ages 3 - 16 June 18 - August 3, 2012 Our youngest campers participate in Fireflies or Camp Adventures. Our more experienced campers can choose from the Summer Select Program and/or a foreign language class, both of which offer an opportunity for a variety of engaging, experiences. For our oldest campers, Beauvoir offers exciting museum-based studies. Every camper at Beauvoir has the opportunity to swim in Beauvoir's on-site pool, where children are closely supervised by certified life guards and swim instructors. A well-balanced lunch is provided each day, as well as a morning snack. Before and aftercare is available. [[Registration online]] Back to top National Presbyterian School - Summer Horizons http://www.nps-dc.org/summer/welcome/index.aspx Ages 3 - Grade 6 June 18 - August 31, 2012 Most campers participate in our traditional day camp which runs throughout the summer and this year will include updated class offerings and a new field trip program to offer campers a chance to explore fun activities around DC. Swimming lessons at a local pool will continue to be a favorite and highlighted camp offering for our older campers as well. If science is your thing, Camp Invention is the program for you, and this year we are also offering a new Pottery Camp during the same weeks as Camp Invention. And if you are looking for a camp at the end of August, try our new Endless Summer Camp or our new Soccer Camp. Before and aftercare available. We offer an early registration discount of 5% for those who sign up by March 1, 2012.[[Registration form]] Back to top National Zoo - Summer Safari ($$) --- [see reviews] http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Education/Camps/DayCamp/default.cfm Rising K - 7 June 18 - August 10, 2012 Summer Safari campers at the National Zoo explore the lives, habitats, and conservation of animals around the world. Weeklong sessions include exciting hands-on activities, craft projects, science experiments, and walks through the Zoo (but there is never direct contact with the animals). [[Register Online]] Back to top Nike Sports Camps ($$$) http://www.ussportscamps.com/ Various ages Varies 2012 The experienced, positive and passionate US Sport Camps coaches at over 400 camps will help you become a better, more inspired athlete. And you'll have the best time of your life as you gain new skills and make new friends. Select from either: tennis, golf, volleyball, basketball, soccer, field hockey, swim, lacrosse, softball, running, baseball, football, water polo and international camps, then select your location. Back to top North East Stars Rating: *** http://www.nestars.net/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9&Itemid=8 Ages 24 months - 6 yrs June 18 - August 24, 2012 Campers will explore the culture, wildlife, and geography of Antarctica, Europe, South America, Africa, and Asia through cooking, arts and crafts, music and hands-on science projects. The fun doesn't end there, we have water play once a week as well as daily journeys to the playground. Summer brochure Back to top Camp Jam ($$$$) http://www.campjam.com/dc-area.html Ages 7 - 17 Camp Jam�s multi-level curriculum schools students in every aspect of playing in a real rock and roll band. From playing techniques, plenty of band rehearsal, song writing, to stage presence, Camp Jam�s variety of classes will turn the player into a bona fide rock star. Not only do you learn from a rock legend, you get to take the big stage on Friday. If your child is ages 7 to 10, why not have them spend a week of fun jammin' out in their very own rock band, designing their own marketing packet, and participating in team building activities - all while learning from the best professional musicians in your area. That's what Camp Jam Kidz is all about bunch of kidz, having a good time while learning how to rock out! [[ Registration Form ]] Back to top Revolution Field Hockey Camp (Residential) ($$$$) http://www.fhcamps.com/Catholic.html Ages 10 - 18 July 25 - July 28, 2012 Campers will enjoy training on the turf stadium, comfortable air conditioned accommodations and outstanding staff. To maximize growth, campers will be placed in appropriate groups according to ability, experience, age and camp composition. Each Revolution Camp incorporates the core components of hockey with advanced skills, as well as specific goalie training. Our staff will motivate campers to train at game speed and work to meet their goals. Stations, drills and small games will help each camper get better this summer! Camp is held at Catholic University. Brochure [[ Online Registration ]] Back to top Rock Creek Park Horse Center ($$$$) http://www.rockcreekhorsecenter.com/summer_camp.htm Ages 4 - Adult June 18 - August 24, 2012 From the beginner to the more experienced, our campers learn to ride and care for horses at all levels of accomplishment. Each session includes instruction, lectures on horsemanship theory and safety, as well as trail rides, picnics and games. Preschooler, teen and adult camps available in the evenings. [[ Online Registration ]] Back to top Saint Albans ($$$$) http://www.stalbansschool.org/summer Ages 3.5 - 13 June 11 - August 24, 2012 We offer a number of camps and classes designed for children of various ages and interests, which foster both intellectual and physical development. Our diverse curriculum consists of core academic classes, as well as specialty courses in such fields as technology and study skills.Our St. Albans Sports Camps are directed by our own championship winning Varsity coaches; and are expertly designed for campers of all experience levels. See also Headfirst. [[ Register form ]] Back to top Shakespeare Theater Company's Camp Shakespeare Rating:*** ($$$) http://www.shakespearetheatre.org/education/schools/camp_shakespeare/index.aspx Ages 9 - 18 July 2 - August 10, 2012 This two-week day camp invites young people to investigate the artistry and process of classic theatre in performance under the guidance of Shakespeare Theatre Company artists. Each summer the faculty creates a unique curriculum aimed at optimizing students' physical, intellectual and artistic development. Students will explore an array of characters from a Shakespeare play, culminating in a performance for friends and family. Scholarships are available by application for students in need of financial aid. [[ Register online ]] Back to top Sidwell Summer Rating:**** ($$$) --- [see reviews] http://classic.sidwell.edu/summer/index.html Grades Pre-K through 12 June 13 - August 24, 2012 (various camps) Sidwell Summer offers 15 programs for children's ages 3 1/2 to 18. You can explore our offerings by selecting the appropriate type of program from the list - Day Programs, Overnight Programs & Trips, Summer Studies, or search by Age or Topic. Before and aftercare available. [[ Register online]] Back to top Smithsonian Summer Camp Rating:*** ($$$) --- [see reviews] https://residentassociates.org/camp/ Rising K through 8th grade campers June 18 - August 17, 2012 Camp focuses run the gamut from traditional arts and crafts to playwriting to science to dioramas. Sessions are one week long, and campers may register for one or more sessions. Half-day and full-day camps are offered. The After-Camp Program runs from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Call (202) 633-3030. Register Back to top Sports on the Hill (basketball, lacrosse, and soccer) Rating:*** ($$) http://sportsonthehill.com/default.aspx Ages 4 -13 SOTH partners with: Washington Soccer Club, Premier Sports, Challenger Sports, HoopEd, Sticks Lacrosse. As in previous years, Soccer on the Hill, in conjunction with Challenger Sports, will be providing our annual British Soccer camp here on Capitol Hill. This day camp provides a great chance for our soccer players to learn new skills, sharpen the ones they have, and spend time with coaches from England, Scotland, and Wales. The morning session runs from 9am to Noon, the afternoon from 1pm to 4pm, with a supervised lunch break for the full-day campers. Each session (morning and afternoon) begins with fun, skill-building drills, and then moves on to round-robin competition, each team representing a different country. Back to top Summer at St. Patrick's http://www.stpatsdc.org/summer_programs/index.aspx Ages 3 - Grade 9 July 11 - August 17, 2012 Summer at St. Patrick's takes pride in offering an array of interesting, exciting, child-centered activities for children ages three through fourteen. Located at St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School in Northwest Washington, DC, Summer at St. Patrick's has use of the school's fabulous facilities, which include well-equipped classrooms, technology and science labs, an athletic field, a full-sized gymnasium, art studios, and three wonderfully designed and shaded playgrounds. Students swim in the outdoor pool at George Washington University's Mount Vernon Campus, located across the street. [[ Registration form ]] Back to top The Theater Lab ($$) http://www.theatrelab.org/youth.asp Ages 6 - 19 June 18 - August 24, 2012 The Theatre Lab's Summer Acting Camp for Kids is a fun, high-energy program that allows young people to fully engage their imagination as they experience the thrill of creating live theatre. From learning the basic techniques of acting for the stage, to developing improvisation and physical comedy skills, to putting it all together in a public performance, it's a summer your child will never forget. Before and aftercare available. The Theatre Lab's Summer Acting Institute for Teens is designed to immerse young adults in the art of acting -- from mastering the essential principles of the craft to participating in a public performance of The Laramie Project at the end of the four weeks. Various camps: Summer Drama Camp for Kids and Tweens (ages 5-13), The Summer Acting Institute for Teens (ages 13-19), The Musical Theatre Institute for Teens (ages 13-19) Back to top TIC Summer Camp ($$$) --- [see reviews] http://www.ticcamp.com/index.html Ages 7 - 16 June 18 - August 17, 2012 Includes technology instruction and vigorous athletics; individual exploration, where kids learn what interests them, guided by smart, caring counselors; creative projects with professional programming languages and multimedia software; and a sports program that provides exciting competition while teaching social skills and good sportsmanship. Transportation provided from DC to the Bethesda campus. Before and aftercare available. [[ Register online ]] Back to top USA Chess Camp Rating:*** ($$$ full-day), ($$ - half day) --- [see reviews] http://chesscamp.com/?p=services_camps_2012 Ages 5 - 16 June 4 - August 24, 2012 For AM and PM campers, the typical day consists of two classroom lessons lasting an hour each, with an hour break in between for practice and snack. All-day campers follow the same schedule, with an hour-long lunch break for lunch and recess. Campers stay with the same teacher and group for the entire week. The final day of camp is Graduation Day. The graduation events commence with a short informational presentation and Q & A session. Then the campers will receive a trophy, certificate of achievement, chess board and pieces and a work folder full of work completed and concepts explained throughout the week. DC locations: National Cathedral School, Sidwell Friends School, and Two Rivers Public Charter School. This camp can be combined with game builder camp to create a full day camp. [[ Register Online ]] Back to top Washington DCJCC http://washingtondcjcc.org/kids-and-parents/camp/ Ages 4 - 18 June 18 - August 31, 2012 Ruach (Spirit), specialty and teen camps. Before and aftercare available. Camp brochure [[Registration form]] Back to top Washington International School Rating:**** ($$$) --- [see reviews] http://www.wis.edu/schoollife/summer/index.asp Ages 3 - 16 June 18 - August 10, 2012 From Art to International Cooking, language immersion to games from around the world, we encourage campers to discover and appreciate other cultures. In the Specialty Camps, longer daily sessions will afford campers a richer and fuller experience. Extended day and bus transportation available between campuses and the World Bank. Brochure [[Registration form]] Back to top Wonder-Space ($$$$) http://wstechcamp.com/locations/washingtondc// Ages 7 - 18 June 19 - August 10, 2012 Working with other electrical engineers and computer scientists, the directors of Wonder-Space have developed challenging project-based curriculums to intellectually excite our campers. Each course is custom tailored to a specific camper's needs and abilities. In addition each counselor edits the curriculum to fit his or her personal teaching style. This way, we can guarantee that all of our campers will receive a personal, unique, experience at Wonder-Space. Choose one course per week from a range of project-based Wonder-Space courses. Register for multiple weeks to explore different courses or concentrate on the same topic and learn advanced skills. No experience is necessary, but please take a look at our suggested pre-requisites and come to camp prepared. All campers are grouped by age level. Please check the registration bulletin to find out specific dates for each course. Located at American University. [[ Register online ]] Back to top Yates Field House - Georgetown University ($$$) http://yates.georgetown.edu/summer/ Ages 6 - 10 The Day Camp, in its 28th year, is a comprehensive day long camp centered at the Yates Field House and Kehoe Field. Children ages 6 to 10 enjoy daily activities including arts & crafts, indoor and outdoor games, swimming and talent shows. There's a half day camp for 4-5 yr olds. Aftercare is also available.Parents may print and return this flyer to the Yates Main Office to register. For any additional information, call us at (202) 687-2400. Back to top Day Camps (MD) Barrie Day School Camp ($$$) --- [see reviews] http://www.barrie.org/barrie-camp/day-camp/index.aspx Ages 4 through 8th grade June 18 - August 10, 2012 The program includes a wide range of activities, all of which can be done on site. They include swimming, riding, ponies, sports, nature, arts and crafts, dance, music, dramatics, canoeing, archery, karate, cooperative games, outdoor living skills, and morning Flagpole. For our older age groups, field trips, overnights, and the counselor-in-training program are also included. Additionally, we include some programs that are less traditional, like Indoor Cooperative Games - an interpersonal skills program; Sign Language; and Explorers - hands-on activities from around the world. Then, in order to make each camp season unique and special, we always add some new programs to the schedule. Finally, our full-blown Special Event Days are a huge feature of the camp program and highly anticipated by campers. Campers often decide to attend camp based on the dates of their favorite special event days. Transportation to and from DC is provided. Information and Registration Back to top Calleva Rating:**** ($$$) --- [see reviews] http://calleva.org/ ** OPEN SLOTS ** Ages 6 - 16 June 4 - August 31, 2012 We challenge campers to develop a sense of group participation and individual stewardship, instilling confidence in each camper. These goals, combined with a challenging and fun-filled atmosphere, summarize our commitment to provide campers with a unique summer experience. Experiences include: horseback riding, kayaking, climbing, canoeing, caving, sailing, fishing, Adventure Island, river ecology, backpacking and mountain biking. Transportation from NW DC included in cost. Available weeks [[ Registration ]] Back to top Camp Olympia ($$$) --- [see reviews] http://www.camp-olympia.com/summer-camp.aspx Ages 3.5 - 15 June 13 - August 24, 2012 Some of our sports include: horseback riding, swimming, soccer, basketball, gymnastics, tennis, and track and field events, etc. The Camp offers lots of open space for playing and plenty of beautiful shade trees for relaxing. All facilities are located at the Camp and include: year-round riding stable with several riding rings including indoor arena, beginner ring, sand ring, dressage field, and jumping field, two swimming pools with dressing rooms, basketball courts, tennis court, multiple athletic fields, gymnastic area, exercise shelter, playground, year-round nursery school and kindergarten, volleyball courts. Minimum registration of two-weeks per child. (Can begin any Monday). Before and aftercare available. Pickup from upper NW and upper NE DC. Open houses: May 14 and June 4. at 3:30pm. Registration form Back to top Valley Mill Camp Rating:**** ($$$$) --- [see reviews] http://valleymill.com/category/general-information/camp-information Ages: 4 - 14 June 18 - August 24, 2012 Activities include: archery, canoeing and kayaking, Native American crafts and games, rock climbing, horse back riding, pony rides and swimming. Valley Mill Camp combines the closeness to home with the atmosphere of an away camp. Sixty acres of deep woods, surrounding a spring-fed lake, provide a delightfully cool headquarters for a vigorous camp program. Coed camp for ages 4 and 5 year olds. Separate boys/girls camps ages 6+. Transportation from Capitol Hill and NW included in the fee. [[ Registration Info ]] Back to top Day Camps (VA) Burgundy Farm Summer Day Camp Rating:****($$) --- [see reviews] http://www.burgundyfarm.org/summer_programs/summercamp.aspx Ages 3 3/4 - 12 June 18 - August 10, 2012 The Burgundy Farm Summer Day Camp (BFSDC) provides a wonderful and enriching program of developmentally appropriate activities and games, sports, science, computers, performing arts and visual arts for Washington area children. Before and aftercare available. Transportation to and from campus, as well as other Arlington and Alexandria locations. 2012 Open Houses: March 10, April 7, and May 12 from 10am-12pm, no reservations required.[[Registration form]] Back to top Potomac School Summer Programs Rating:**** ($$$) --- [see reviews] http://www.potomacschool.org/summer/index.aspx 3 years - 12th grade June 25 - August 10, 2012 A variety of camps are offered in 3 week sessions by age or interest including: indoor and outdoor play and structured activities such as music, art, nature and daily swim lessons, cooking, science, in-class art, computer, cooking, French, library, music, nature, sports, surprise, and daily swim lessons, robotics, language arts, laboratory science, nature science; visit to museums, outdoor venues, etc. New camps for 2012: Mummies, Gods and Galdiators; Chef John's Kitchen Fundamentals; Pop Culture Dancing; Handworks and Machine Sewing; Save Room for Desserts; Red Cross Life Guard Training; Digital Photography; Encaustic Wax Painting; Art of Stone Sculpture; Soccer Camp with Marcelo Valencia; College Essay Writing; and Study Skills for the older student. The camp offers free bus transportation from several locations in DC. Registration open now for returning campers--contact program for early registration link. ***Editor's note: This camp fills up fast! Camp brochure [[ Registration Form ]] Back to top Family Camps Family Dinosaur Camp Rating:* http://terpconnect.umd.edu/~gdouglas/dfund/index.html#summer All Ages Weeks of 4/2, 4/9, 6/18, 6/25, 7/9, 7/30, 8/13, and 8/27/12. Here's your chance to find a dinosaur yourself. At camp you and your family and friends will meet a real paleontologist, learn how to hunt for dinosaurs, and take home real fossils you've found yourself. The camp meets for a week, five days Monday through Friday. A responsible adult must accompany children. You must have your own transportation or arrange to share a ride with other participants. The program is suitable for all ages, young children through adult. Special arrangements can be made for persons with special physical needs in most cases. During the camp we will visit a zoo, bone halls, and dinosaur exhibits. Participants will also hunt for and dig for dinosaurs. You will learn how paleontologists have discovered the facts about dinosaurs. To register, contact: [email protected] or (202) 547-3326. Back to top Medomak Family Camp ($$$$) http://medomakcamp.com/ All Ages June 17 - September 3, 2012 Family Camp is a special place where adults and children alike can enjoy activities such as canoeing, archery, fishing, arts and crafts, and campfires. Many campers say that their week at Medomak is a hybrid between a traditional New England summer camp and a fun filled, memory making family vacation. Medomak creates a unique oasis for adults and children alike. Parents can choose to participate in activities or just relax and read a good book. Kids learn new skills, share new experiences with their families, make new friends and develop an appreciation for the outdoors. At Medomak we have capacity for 11-12 families and the size of our staff is proportional to our enrollment. It is small, but we like it that way. It gives families the ability to get to know one another and interact on a personal level. Each week we are proud of the camp community that is built and the lasting friendships that develop. Since opening family camp in 1995 our camper retention rate has stayed at 50 percent. In fact, we are happy to put you in contact with past campers to hear for yourself why Medomak is considered their summer home. We hope you will consider joining us this summer and see why so many families return to Medomak Family Camp year after year. [[ Online Registration ]] Back to top Residential Camps Camp Hidden Meadows (West Virginia) --- [see reviews] Camp Hidden Meadows is committed to providing young people with a fun, safe, and positive summer camp experience where they can learn about themselves, others, and the environment. The design of each program is based on the belief that learning comes most naturally in a fun, supportive, and non-competitive environment. .... Backpack trips into the mountains, climbing a bold rock face, painting a scene in nature, white water rafting, pottery, sailing, organic farming, horseback riding, gaining confidence through new skills. Building friendships that last a lifetime. Netop Summer Camp (Maine) Netop is located in Maine's Sebago Lake Region, less than an hour outside of Portland. Established in 1955, the camp surrounds secluded Birch Pond on a beautiful rustic 100-acre property at the base of 1035 foot Rattlesnake Mountain. With about 100 campers from the U.S. and Europe, Netop's small community creates a unique atmosphere of fun and friendship. Indeed, the word "Netop" (pronounced nee-tope) derives from a Native American term that means "friend". Camp Pinehurst (Maine) Facing the sunset on the sandy shore of Crescent Lake in the Sebago Lake region of Maine,Camp Pinehurst remains as one of the few original director owned and operated summer camps. Founded in 1946 by Mr. and Mrs. George Hartley Curtis, Camp Pinehurst is designed to offer a premium summer camping experience to children at an affordable price. FREE and $100 or less per week camps ACHIEVE Youth Triathalon Summer Camp - 6/18 - 7/27/12 Camp Ernest Brown -- 6/27 - 8/8/12 DC Dept of Recreation - 6/18 - 8/17/12 Rating:** DC Community-based Emerging Scholars Program - current 4th graders only! Metropolitan Police Dept Summer of Saftey Robotics in DC Rock Creek Park Junior Ranger Camp - Enrollment begins 5/1/12 - Activity Book Rating:*** SISTER - Summer Institute in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Research - 7/9 -7/13/12 Washington DC Youth Rugby YMCA Camp Letts <<Back to top>> Summer Camp Fairs Tips on Trips and Camps Fairs (202) 337-3451 or (703) 345-0722 Events and Calendars Star Gazing Farm Annual Sheep Shearing Day April 7, 11am - 2pm (rain or shine) Farmer Annie will be conducting educational demonstrations of humane sheep and llama shearing of her own animals, and farm volunteers will demonstrate various stages of working with the wool (washing, dyeing, carding, spinning). The event is free and open to the public (but leave your pets at home). USA Science & Engineering Festival April 28-29 Don�t miss the largest celebration of science in the US: the 2nd USA Science & Engineering Festival will feature over 3,000 fun, interactive exhibits, more than 100 stage shows and 33 author presentations. Create your own personalized schedule of events here. Cultural Events Find the best of DC, Maryland and Virginia theatres, performing arts, museums and galleries. Search here by date, range of dates, locality and interest and choose from among 300 presenters throughout Metro DC. There are even categories for Free and Family & Kids! Last updated: 3/22/12 at 4:00 PM. Check back often for a list of camps (that have been recommended by other parents), fees, and links to registration forms. If you'd like to recommend any of these camps, or another not listed, or correct information on this page, please contact . You can find more camps not listed above at Washington Parent and Washington Families.