Beltway Bambinos

(re) discover Washington DC through the eyes of your children

Send your kids to Camp KidJam this summer

Camp KidJam is for rising 2nd- 5th graders created to encourage growth for kids in
their relationship with God and one another. Camp KidJam is excited to partner with
National Community Church for a unique Day Camp Experience. We’re bringing all of
the creative, engaging elements of CKJ to DC in July!

There will be compelling Bible stories, impactful small groups, fun track activities,
crazy team cheers, and of course, unforgettable games.

Learn more here!

Dates: July 25-28, 2023

Time: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Location: National Community Church, 700 M Street SE, Washington, DC 20003

Cost: $250.00 per person

Includes: Programming, activities, supplies, and t-shirt
Does Not Include: Meals and transportation

DCPS mid-winter break camps

District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) has a mid-winter break; February 21-25, 2022. Don’t fret if you didn’t plan to take an exotic vacation or have time to take off work that week. There are a variety of camps you can sign your child up for whether it be just for President’s Day or for the entire week. 

Week long camps

Capitol Language Services

Confetti

CREATE Arts Center

DC-Ice

Easy Spanish 123

Hoop Ed

Little Ivies is hosting a storybook camp for children ages 4-8years. Please email for more info.

Silver Stars Gymnastics

President’s Day camp– February 21, 2022

Anna Banana Art: Half-day

Breathing Space Yoga: Full-day

Related post:
Summer camp guide for 2022

Guide to 2022 summer camps in the Washington, DC Metro area


We are grateful to our 2022 summer camp partners; Camp Arena Stage, Red Panda Art Studio, Pedalheads and Imagination Stage. Registrations have started at most camps so enjoy finding the one best for your Bambino and register soon. We have noted if there are any camps that will be virtual or hybrid this summer.

Camp Arena Stage is the official sponsor of this 2022 summer camp guide.

Camp Arena Stage is where community and art make magic! This summer, Camp Arena Stage returns in person to the campus of Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School for 2- and 3-week sessions beginning in July. Campers ages 8 to 16 choose their own schedules from activities in theater, music, visual arts, dance, filmmaking, writing and more, such as acting for the camera, hip-hop dance, musical theater, publishing the Camp Arena Stage newspaper, filming movie trailers and painting – all taught by professional artists and educators.  

The skilled staff at Camp Arena Stage is dedicated to seeing, recognizing and appreciating each individual for who they are and the art only they can make. It’s the perfect place to try something for the first time or take current skills to the next level. 

At the daily Noontime Show, campers can share their art as an individual, group or class. Whether it’s a musical theater song, an original hip-hop dance, a trumpet solo, hula hooping or showing a Lego creation, campers can expect the most supportive audience ever! If your young artist doesn’t love the spotlight, that’s okay too. No one has to perform at Camp Arena Stage. There are many ways to be an artist. 

Campers and staff alike enjoy Camp Arena Stage because it brings together a diverse group of people who share a love of the arts to create a joyful community – hear what they have to say. Visit the Camp Arena Stage website to learn more and register today!

Building, coding, STEM & technology camps:

Apple Camp: Locations throughout DMV- TBD
ClubSciKidz: Montgomery County- In-person
Code Ninjas: Locations throughout DMV- In-person
Code WizardsHQ: Virtual
Digital Media Academy Tech Camp: Virtual
idTech: Hybrid
KID Museum: Bethesda, MD- In-person
Lavern Camp: George Washington University Foxhall Campus- In-person
Mad Science Summer Camp: Locations throughout DMV- In-person
Summer Institute for the Gifted: Bethesda, MD- In-person

Sports camps:

Don’t break your back – let the folks at Pedalheads help your kids learn to ride a bike! One of the more unique summer camps you will find, this week-long day camp specializes in helping kids as young as 3 get off training wheels and ride on their own – often within one week!

Helping even the most tentative of kids, Pedalheads will focus on safety, fun, and skills. More than anything, they want to build confidence and a love of biking within their campers! For those with kids already riding on two wheels, Pedalheads also offers advanced levels that focus on road riding skills and safety. Camp options include half-day, all-day, and 1.5-hr tots level programs.

In the time of COVID-19, try a camp that is inherently safer and lower risk as they operate outdoors with lots of open space. They also have various protocols in place to ensure the health and safety of all camp participants. Let Pedalheads take out the yelling and frustration of teaching a kid to ride a bike and enjoy the benefits of enjoyable family rides afterwards. With over 25+ years’ experience, put your trust in this popular, parent program staple.

Bethesda Big Train Baseball: Bethesda, MD- In-person
Boating is Fun Camp: Key Bridge Boathouse
Breathing Space Kids Yoga: Capitol Hill, DC- In-person
Brit-Am Soccer: Bethesda, MD- In-person
Camp Olympia: Rockville, MD- In-person
Circle Yoga: NW, DC- In-person
CP Basketball Academy: Olney & Colesville, MD- In-person
Dance & Gymnastics camps
DC Fencers Club: Silver Spring, MD- In-person
DC Way: SE & NE, DC- In-person
Flag Star Football: Locations throughout DMV- In-person
Home Run Baseball Camp: NW, DC- In-person
HoopEd: Locations throughout DMV- In-person
Kids Elite Sports Camp: NW, DC- In-person
Koa: Bethesda, MD- In-person
Nationals Baseball/Softball Day & Overnight Camp: Locations throughout DMV- In-person
Next Level Lacrosse: Bethesda, MD- In-person
Nike Tennis Camp: GW University- In-person
Pedalheads: Locations throughout DC- In-person
PPA: NW, DC & Bethesda, MD- In-person
Squash on Fire: NW, DC- In-person
The St. James: Northern, VA- In-person
TopGolf: National Harbor, MD & Gaithersburg, MD- In-person
Trapeze School: SE, DC- In-person
Urban Evolution: Alexandria, VA- In-person
Virginia Outside/Fishing Adventures: Alexandria, VA- In-person

Music & theatre camps:

Summers are cool and creative at Imagination Stage! Enroll your child in our 1-, 2-, 3-, or 4-week long camps in acting and musical theatre skills and performance, dance, or filmmaking. Trusted for over 41 years, our camps for ages 3.5-18 nurture and empower young people of all abilities in a fun and inclusive environment. Summer at Imagination Stage is a great time to make new friends, explore new interests and delve deeper into existing ones. Convenient locations in Bethesda, Rockville, and Northwest DC. Register and learn about our COVID safety protocols here.

Adventure Theatre Camps: Glen Echo, MD- In-person
Bach 2 Rock: Locations throughout DMV- Hybrid
Camp Arena Stage: NW, DC- In-person
Camp Levine: NW, DC, Bethesda, MD & Arlington, VA- In-person
Camp Shakespeare: NW, DC- In-person
Dance & Gymnastics camps
Encore Stage: Arlington, VA- In-person
Imagination Stage: Bethesda, MD- Hybrid
Keegan Theatre: NW, DC- In-person
The Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic Arts: NW, DC- In-person
Traveling Players Ensemble: Tysons, VA- In-person
Young Artists of America: Bethesda, MD- In-person

Art camps:

Red Panda Art Studio is back at the Little House at Westmoreland Hills Park for camp this summer! Join us for a week (or more) filled with art adventures! Each week includes a variety of projects inspired by the weekly theme. Projects are designed with a wide range of ages and interests in mind. We place the emphasis on open-ended exploration— and let our campers creativity run wild. We also take full advantage of the wonderful playground at the Westmoreland Hills Park! Please see our website for the full summer lineup and more information! Use code BELTWAY to take $25 off camp registration for your Bambino!

All Fired Up: Bethesda, MD & NW, DC- In-person
Anna Banana Arts & Crafts: NW, DC- In-person
Children’s Art Studio: NW, DC- Virtual
Creative Youth Sewing: Bethesda, MD- In-person
District Architecture Kids Camp: TBD
Red Panda Art Studio: Bethesda, MD- Bethesda, MD
Strathmore Art Camp: Bethesda, MD- In-person
The Loft Collective: Takoma Park, MD- In-person

Multi-interest camps:

Adventure Links Day & Overnight Camp: Northern VA- In-person
Adventures on the Hill: Capitol Hill, DC & Takoma Park, DC- In-person
Aiden’s Village of Choice Summer: NW, DC- In-person
Arcadia Farm Camp: Alexandra, VA- In-person
Audubon Naturalist Society: Chevy Chase, MD- In-person
Beauvoir Summer: NW, DC- In-person
Calleva Outdoor Adventure Camp: Poolesville, MD- In-person
Camp Aristotle at The Auburn School: Silver Spring, MD & Chantilly, VA- In-person
Camp Sonshine: Silver Spring & Germantown, MD- In-person
CASA at Sheridan School: NW, DC- In-person
CCBC (Camp starting at age 2): NW, DC- In-person
Clara Barton Center for Children (Camp for ages 2-5): Cabin John, MD- In-person
Cleveland Park Club: NW, DC- In-person
CommuniKids Language Immersion: (Camp starting at age 2.5)- NW, DC & Falls Church, VA- In-person
Concord Hill School Preschool Camp: Chevy Chase, MD, Hybrid
Confetti: NW, DC- In-person
Congressional Camp: Falls Church, VA- In-person
Creative Summer at Holtan Arms: Bethesda, MD- In-person
Edlavitch DCJCC Camp: NW, DC- In-person
Headfirst Summer Camp: NW & NE, DC, Bethesda, MD, & VA- In-person
Henry’s Sweet Retreat: Bethesda, MD – In-person
Landon Summer: Bethesda, MD- In-person
Little Burgundy Farm Horse Camp: Alexandria, VA- In-person
Lowell School Camp: NW, DC- In-person
Meadowbrook Stables: Chevy Chase, MD- In-person
Potomac School: McLean, VA- In-person
Rock Creek Park Horse Center: NW, DC- In-person
Sidwell Summer: NW, DC & Bethesda, MD- In-person
Smithsonian Summer Camp: Hybrid
Steve and Kates Camp: Capitol Hill, NW DC, Alexandria , VA & Arlington, VA- In-person
Summer at Burke (6th-12th grade): NW, DC- In-person
Summer at Georgetown Day School: NW DC- In-person
Summer at Norwood: Bethesda, MD- In-person
Summer at Sandy Spring: Sandy Spring, MD- In-person
Summer Horizons Day Camp at NPS: NW, DC- In-person
Summertimes: Alexandria, VA- In-person
Urban Adventure Squad: NW, DC- In-person
Valley Mill Camp: Germantown, MD- In-person
Washington Episcopal School: Bethesda, MD- In-person
Woodland Horse Center: Silver Spring, MD- In-person
YMCA Camps Day camp and overnight options: Locations throughout DMV- In-person

County camps:

Arlington County Summer Camps– In-person
Fairfax County Park Authority Summer Camps – In-person
Montgomery County Parks & Recreation Summer Camps – In-person
Washington, DC Parks & Recreation Summer Camps – In-person

Day off camps for November 2, 4, 5, 11

November 2, 8:30am-3:30pm: The Loft Collective
November 4, 8:30am-3:30pm: The Loft Collective
November 5, 8:30am-3:30pm: The Loft Collective
If your child follows the DCPS traditional school calendar, sign up with us on these upcoming school days off: They’ll have art programming and outside play for grades K-5. See sample schedule and registration info in the link above.

November 2, 8:45am-4:00pm: Nature Up Close: Using Microscopes
November 5, 8:45am-4:00pm: Examining and Mapping Seed Dispersal
November 11, 8:45am-4:00pm: Find Your Niche! Local Food Webs and Ecological Niches
Urban Adventure Squad (UAS) is a Washington, D.C.-based 501(c)(3) non-profit education organization. They support schools and school communities with neighborhood-based, hands-on learning programs that focus on the outdoors. They also offer full-day programs during out-of-school time, such as on professional development days and federal holidays, as well as during school breaks. Location: Christ Lutheran Church, 5101 16th St. NW

November 2, 9:00am-3:00pm: CityDance
November 5, 9:00am-3:00pm: CityDance
November 11, 9:00am-3:00pm: CityDance
No School Day Camps for Pre-K through 2nd graders. Have a fun day dancing, crafting and learning a little dance appreciation. A capacity is 15 students. Virtual camp is an option as is aftercare.

November 2, 9:00am-3:00pm: Mini Camp at Hoop ED
November 5, 9:00am-3:00pm: Mini Camp at Hoop ED
November 11, 9:00am-3:00pm: Mini Camp at Hoop ED
Sports overload for girls and boys ages 5–13 with option for after care. Various locations.

November 2, 9:00am-3:00pm: Soccer camp with DC Way
November 5, 9:00am-3:00pm: Soccer camp with DC Way
November 11, 9:00am-3:00pm: Soccer camp with DC Way
DC Way is excited to start One Day Camps every Wednesday, short holidays, and most teacher workdays during your child’s day off of school! DC Way’s camps provide a fun, positive, safe, and competitive environment for all players. Their philosophy is that players learn best when they are having fun. They use simple and engaging games to challenge players and teach them essential skills. They develop both physical and cognitive skills through fast-paced fun drills and games.

November 4, 9:30am-3:00pm: Guitar & Ukulele with the National Conservatory of Arts
November 5, 9:30am-3:00pm: Guitar & Ukulele with the National Conservatory of Arts
Offering year around music and art camps for ages 6 thru 14, the National Conservatory of Arts has no-school/out of school camps, winter camps, and spring break camps. Camps feature real music instruction, as well as arts and crafts.

November 4, 8:45am-5:00pm: Audubon Naturalist Society
Do you want your children to be outside in nature learning and having fun on their day off from school? Then send them to School’s Out Camp! They’ll explore the Woodend Nature Sanctuary, get muddy in the pond, build forts, and play games. REGISTER HERE for Days Off Camps for grades K-5.

November 4, 8:30am-4:30pm: Silver Stars Gymnastics
Gymnastics camp is appropriate for the beginner, intermediate and advanced gymnast.

November 5, 9:00am-3:00pm: CREATE Arts Center
November 11, 9:00am-3:00pm: CREATE Arts Center
Campers spend the day working on a variety of art projects, including painting, drawing, sculpture, collage, and more!

November 11, 9:00am-3:00pm: DC Soccer Club (formerly known as DC Stoddert)
Camp will be run by professional soccer coaches who focus on creative dribbling and attacking, shooting, defending with confidence, and physical fitness.  Veterans Day Camp is open to players in 1st through 6th grade with all levels of experience. It will be held at Alice Deal Middle School with both half-day and full-day options available. 

November 11, 9:30am-1:30pm: Red Panda Art Studio
School is out, art is on! Join us on 11/11 for an all outdoors magical creatures-inspired art workshop at Westmoreland Hills Park! They will have access to the Little House for bathroom use. Workshop is weather dependent. Masks are required and distancing procedures will be in place. Ages 5-10.

November 11, 9:00am-3:00pm: The Lane
Schools closed for Veterans Day but The Lane is open! If you still need to work, they’ve got you covered. Send them to The Lane for a full day of fun including open play and structured activities. Kids must be potty trained to participate. Please send lunch, snack and a water bottle. Masks are required, as always. Sign up here.

Camp options for October 7, 8 & 11

October 7: Mini-chess camp at Chevy Chase Community Center
The DC State Chess Federation is offering a FREE (donations accepted) mini-chess camp, for children K-12, who are beginners and advanced players. The mini-camp is from 9am-12pm on Thursday October 7, 2021, at the tables outside of the Chevy Chase Community Center (next to the Chevy Chase Library), located at 5601 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015. Space is limited to 12 participants so please register early. To register, please send an email.

October 7 & 8: Urban Adventure Squad- Tree Science & Creative Writing
This is a two-day program; you’re registering for both days for DCPS Conference Day and Professional Development Day. Urban Adventure Squad (UAS) is a Washington, D.C.-based 501(c)(3) non-profit education organization. They support schools and school communities with neighborhood-based, hands-on learning programs that focus on the outdoors. They also offer full-day programs during out-of-school time, such as on professional development days and federal holidays, as well as during school breaks. 

October 7, 8 & 11: CityDance
No School Day Camps for Pre-K through 2nd graders. Have a fun day dancing, crafting and learning a little dance appreciation. Camp is from 9am-3pm with a capacity of 15.

October 7, 8 & 11: Mini Camp at Hoop ED
Sports overload for girls and boys ages 5 – 13 from 9:00am-3:00pm with option for after care.

October 7, 8 & 11: Soccer camp with DC Way
DC Way is excited to start One Day Camps every Wednesday, short holidays, and most teacher workdays during your child’s day off of school! DC Way’s camps provide a fun, positive, safe, and competitive environment for all players. Our philosophy is that players learn best when they are having fun. We use simple and engaging games to challenge players and teach them essential skills. We develop both physical and cognitive skills through fast-paced fun drills and games.

October 8: Red Panda Art Studio
School is out, art is on! Join on 10/8 for an all outdoors slime lab and messy art-inspired workshop from 9:30am-1:30pm at Westmoreland Hills Park! There will be access to the Little House for bathroom use. Workshop is weather dependent. Masks are required and distancing procedures will be in place. Ages 5-10.

October 11: Urban Adventure Squad- Hiking through History Exploring the Nacotchtank American Indians
Urban Adventure Squad (UAS) is a Washington, D.C.-based 501(c)(3) non-profit education organization. They support schools and school communities with neighborhood-based, hands-on learning programs that focus on the outdoors. They also offer full-day programs during out-of-school time, such as on professional development days and federal holidays, as well as during school breaks. 

October 11: Guitar & Ukulele with the National Conservatory of Arts
Offering year around music and art camps for ages 6 thru 14, the National Conservatory of Arts has no-school/out of school camps, winter camps, and spring break camps. Camps feature real music instruction, as well as arts and crafts.

October 11: Soccer camp with DC Soccer Club
DC Soccer Club, formerly known as DC Stoddert, is holding a Fall Break Camp. Fall Break Camp is open to players in 1st-6th grade and all levels of soccer experience. The camp will be run by professional coaches and will focus on fast footwork, defending with confidence, agility, and more. Fall Break Camp will be held on October 11th at Jelleff Rec Center, with half-day and full-day offerings.

October 11: Busy Bees Chevy Chase & Falls Church
If your child is under 48″ this is the place for them to get their wiggles out!

Updated from previous post

Virtual summer camp options

While you can expect the summer to look much different than previous ones, you can count on most camps to have gone to a virtual option. Here is our 2020 summer camp guide where you can most likely click on a camp and see what their virtual offerings are. Below we have highlighted a few smaller organizations definitely worth supporting!

Anna Banana Arts & Crafts will be offering Art in the Park!  Meet at Montrose Park in Georgetown. Tuesday, June 16th or 23rd.  4-5 yr. olds from 9:30am-10:30.  A parent or caregiver must be present. Camp options at this point are Thursday, June 18th or 25th. 6-8 yr. olds from 9:30am-10:30. Only groups of 6 children. All will have been isolating and free of the virus. Bring your own art supplies, drink and snack. Social distancing and hand sanitizing will be strictly enforced. Masks are required for everyone. Please take into consideration that the restroom at Montrose Park is a public facility. There will be a teacher and a helper. Cost is $30

Arts on the Horizon has moved June summer camps online. Each weekly session has a different theme that will be explored through music, movement, stories, games, crafts, and more. Now you can explore in your own home! Camp will run Monday – Friday ​10am-10:45am. June 15 – 19, 2020 for ages 3-6: All the Places You Can Go and June 22 – 26, 2020 for ages 3-6: Musical Wonders. $65 Per Child Per Session (includes supply kit)

Secret Agent Society (SAS) is a breakthrough social skills approach for 8 to 12-year-old children, with a range of different social and emotional challenges. SAS has fun, espionage-themed resources and program that helps children learn how to feel happier, calmer and braver. It also teaches them how to make friends and keep them. This camp is designed for kids who identify with High functioning Autism / Asperger’s Syndrome, Anxiety Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Anger management difficulties. Other general challenges with friendships, team work, conversations or staying calm.

In YogArt, kids 5 and up have the opportunity to express themselves through movement and art. Join Dayna Heater for a class that includes breathing, yoga poses, games and mindful activities. Then, in collaboration with All Fired Up, kids will paint a piece of pottery related to that week’s theme which include: Ocean Life, Space Exploration, Going on Safari and Enchanted and Spellbound. This four-week series takes place via Zoom on Mondays June 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 10:00-11:00 and costs $130. The fee includes a set of brushes, paints, each week’s piece of pottery and having the piece glazed and fired. Art kits can be picked up at either Past Tense or the Cleveland Park location of All Fired Up on Sunday afternoon. After your kiddo paints their pottery, you can drop it off at All Fired Up and you’ll get a call when it’s ready for pick up. Please note: Pre-registration is required by June 6.

Healthy Cooking Camp Goes Virtual!
Taught by Natasha Nadel, Cookbook Author, Middle School Food Appreciation Teacher and Mom. Register now to receive art materials before camp starts, and to receive grocery/equipment list/menu 7-10 days before camp begins. Monday – Friday, 2pm-5pm [On Zoom] $195 per camper and a $75 Sibling rate. Campers will cook both a dinner and dessert every day and create fun art projects. You will receive an ingredient list approximately 7 days before camp begins. You will need to buy the groceries, but I will supply any difficult to find ingredients and the art project materials. It is important to register as early as possible so that I may order and deliver your art supplies. I apologize for the relatively short registration window, due to the continually changing situation. A note about allergies– We may be using peanuts, tree nuts, and sesame. All recipes will be plant-based.

Miss Amy’s Music Makers is offering a 6 week online Music Together summer session via Zoom and Facebook Live for you and your little ones featuring the Kazoo collection starting June 30! With Music Together Online, Miss Amy will bring music class to your living room. Like all our classes, the program is designed to teach the way young children learn: through play! Your whole family will have a blast singing, dancing, and jamming along to Kazoo collection songs during our weekly classes. Digital family resources, including recordings and bonus activities through our award-winning Hello Everybody app, plus a hard copy songbook, and CD that will be mailed directly to you and will inspire you to make music all day.  We will offer two weekly zoom and face book live classes a week plus a prerecorded video weekly to play whenever and wherever you choose!  Facebook live or zoom on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings! Private group invites sent after enrollment! ENROLL HERE

Join the Confetti Play Adventure Camp, Virtual Edition, with a thrilling all-day adventure in week long camps that offer fun, socialization, physical activity, creativity, problem solving, play, and learning! There are puzzles to solve, clues to find, and information to learn as campers move through adventures at exciting locations throughout the world, learning and playing as they go!  Camps meet virtually from 10am-4:30pm Monday-Friday starting June 8 and are lead by an engaging Confetti camp counselor, who is available (virtually) to your child during the full camp hours. There will be independent hands-on work away from the computer and physical activity. See more details on the daily schedule available on our website. A supply list of minimal, readily available materials will be provided so your child can have all they need for the week of exploration! This camp is best suited for children who have a comfort-level with reading independently. Younger campers can participate, but will require assistance from someone at home to engage in the activities. They also offer Confetti Explorer Kits (Summer Camp-in-a-Box!) Enrich your child’s summer and spark their curiosity with our unique Explorer Kits. Offering a range of themes, Explorer Kits offer a curated set of activities, games, experiments, cooking and crafts to engage your child – think of it as summer camp in a box! Weekly themes for the Virtual Edition are:

  • Adventure at the Smithsonian: June 8-12
  • Adventure on Mt. Everest: June 15-19
  • Adventure to Egypt: June 22-26
  • Adventure at the Louvre: June 29-July 3
  • Adventure to Ancient Greece: July 6-July 10
  • Adventure for the Quill of Beethoven: July 13-17
  • Adventure with the Ivory Queen: July 20-24
  • Adventure at the Library: July 27-31

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Spring break camps in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC

Maryland

Red Panda Art Studio– TBA
(5110 Ridgefield Rd, Bethesda, MD 20816)
Join a full session of sensory play and art activities related to the day’s theme. Join for one day or all week! Camp is for kids ages 3-8.

Brit-Am Soccer– April 6-10, 2020
(Next Level: 5420 Butler Rd, Bethesda, MD 20816)
This camp is great for every soccer player in Kindergarten-grade 6, experienced or beginner. Each day starts with a full camp activity which consists of energetic games to get them excited and ready for play. The players are then divided into groups, where they will work on their individual skills and play lots of fun small sided games. Each morning of camp will finish off with the World Cup Competition which is a small tournament with prizes for the winners. During the week we also hold mini competitions to find the “Best Dressed Soccer Uniform” and “Crazy Soccer Hat”. The afternoons are all about scoring goals with shooting games and small group and individual competitions. Campers play their favorite games such as power finesse, swedish fish and penalty shoot outs. After-care option is available.

My Gym– April 6-10 & April 13, 2020
(Bethesda & Potomac locations)
When school is off, My Gym camp is on! Drop your kids ages 3-9 off for three hours of cool and nonstop fun at My Gym including themed games, crafts, gymnastics, sports and snack! Potty Independent please.

Dance Exchange– April 6-10, 2020
(7117 Maple Ave Takoma Park, MD 20912)
Keep your young mover active during breaks as they explore dance in many forms—and create their own choreography. In these week-long camps, youth ages 6-10 move and make alongside Dance Exchange artists and guest artists to explore dance from tango to hip hop, classical to contemporary. Youth will explore what dance and creativity is and can do—both in the studio and out in the world. Camps end with youth blending what they learn into original choreography. 

KOA Multisport Camp– April 6-10, 2020
(4960 Boiling Brook Parkway North Bethesda, MD 20852)
Spring Break means school’s out, so lets’s play! Join Koa Sports for our Multisport Spring Break Camp at Koa HQ. This camp is for kids in PreK- grade 8 looking to be active and have fun while school is out for the week. They have access to outdoor fields at Jewish Day Upper School & swimming will take place at Kids First Swim School (under Koa HQ). This program does have limited registration, so sign up now to reserve your spot!

CREATE Arts Center– April 6-10 & April 13-17, 2020
(914 Silver Spring Ave Silver Spring, MD 20910)
Campers ages 6-12 spend each day working on a variety of art projects, including painting, drawing, sculpture, collage, and more! Flexible day-by-day registration is available as is before and after-care.

Badlands– April 6-10, 2020
(5200 Randolph Road, Rockville, MD 20852)
Due to popular demand, Badlands is launching their first ever Spring Break Camp. Join for five days of themed activities and learning. From Disney day to wacky hair day… EVERY day will be an adventure.

Imagination Stage– April 6-10, 2020
(4908 Auburn Avenue Bethesda, MD 20814)
Imagination Stage offers week-long Spring Break camps jam-packed with acting, dance, musical theatre, and creative drama for students in grades K-12 to enjoy during their days off of school.

MSA– April 6-10, 2020
(Hoover MS, 8810 Postoak Rd, Potomac, MD 20854)
Spring Break multi-sports and enrichment camp is designed by sports champions to help young athletes realize their optimal performance in their favorite sports. MSA offers a spectacular multi-sport & enrichment camp providing a well-rounded experience combining learning and fun, to build fond memories that will last a lifetime. Before and after-care available.

Dynamite Gymnastics– April 6-10 & April 13, 2020
(4956 Boiling Brook Pkwy, North Bethesda, MD 20852)
(16814 Oakmont Ave. Gaithersburg, MD 20877)
Need a safe, fun place for your kids to get their energy out? Never fear, Dynamite offers “School’s Out” day camps! Kids will enjoy a variety of activities including hours of gymnastics instruction, free play, arts and crafts, and games! 

Bolt Parkour– April 6-10 & April 13, 2020
(4950 Boiling Brook Pkwy. North Bethesda, MD 20852)
Need a place for your kids to get all that energy out during vacation and days off from school? Bring them to Bolt for an awesome camp experience including parkour instruction, races, games, and free play! Bolt offers day camp programs for kids and teens ages 6 and up.

The Agility Center– April 6-10 & April 13, 2020
(4990 Boiling Brook Pkwy. North Bethesda, MD 20852)
Need a safe, fun place for your kids to get their energy out? Never fear, send them to “school’s out” day camps! Kids will enjoy a variety of activities including hours of obstacle course, trampoline and tumbling instruction, practice/play time, arts and crafts, and games. Offering different options: full day, half day morning or afternoon, with or without lunch, and before and after care.

Glen Echo Aquarium– April 6-10, 2020
(7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812)
The Glen Echo Park Aquarium (GEPA) offers spring break camps (single day) for children ages 4-7 and 8-12. These are 6 hour long camps that include exploring the outdoors, discovering the aquatic and terrestrial world, performing science experiments, and creating art and crafts to enhance learning.

Valley Mill– April 6-10 & April 13-17, 2020
(15101 Seneca Rd Germantown, MD 20874)
Valley Mill Camp offers a Spring Break Camp for children ages 5 to 14.
Weather permitting, they do their usual fun activities at camp: kayaking and canoeing, archery & air rifle, rock climbing, group games, playing in the creek, and hikes. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, campers check out indoor adventures. Transportation will be from pick up points in nearby Montgomery County and DC.

Silver Stars Gymnastics– April 6-18, 2020
(2701 Pittman Dr. Silver Spring, MD 20910)
(14201 Woodcliff Ct. Bowie, MD 20720)
Choose one day or all week, half day or full day. They offer three camps for kids 3.5-15 at both locations.

Adventure Theatre– April 6-10, 2020
(7300 MacArthur Blvd. Glen Echo, MD 20812)
Send your kids to come play with Adventure Theatre MTC where they will have a full day of theatrical activities, afternoon snack.  You can choose one day or the full week.  Camp is for children in grades K-5.

The Children’s Art Studio– April 6-9, 2020
(Bethesda Elementary School: 7600 Arlington Rd Bethesda, MD 20814)
Over the course of each week, kids ages 5-10 will work on drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, and printing. Your child will have a blast and bring home beautiful, artwork made with a wide range of high-quality materials. Time will be spent each day playing outside, reading, quietly drawing and looking at illustrated books and art history monographs. The bulk of the day will be spent making art, however. Children will receive instructive lessons on technique and have time to work on open-ended projects, all in an upbeat, supportive environment.

Virginia

The St. James– April 6-10, 2020
(6805 Industrial Rd Springfield, VA 22151)
All sports, all day. From basketball and flag football to dance, gymnastics, swimming and lacrosse, these camps are designed for the ultimate sports enthusiast. They are offering 5 different camps! Experience a state of the art facility and expert instruction. Full day and half day options.

Tea with Mrs. B– April 6-10, 2020
(136 W Jefferson St. Falls Church, VA 22046)
They offer a one of a kind camp experience for kids ages 4-12. Daily activities include: high tea with healthy snacks, crafts and games, exercise at the local park, dance and dress up. They also always afford time for good-old fashioned play, too. By becoming part of the camp, your child will be entitled to an on-going skill building program, honing good manners, proper etiquette and social graces. Broaden your child’s experiences by giving them the gift of comportment while having fun.

Congressional Camp: An Adventure a Day– April 6-9, 2020
(3229 Sleepy Hollow Rd Falls Church, VA 22042)
–Vacation Club: Come join the fun with our Great Adventures team! Children in PreK – grade 2 will love hanging out with their friends and exploring everything our campus has to offer, including our playgrounds, computer labs, and creek walks. Each day, campers will do a fun art, science, or cooking project led by our creative staff who are known for developing a safe, nurturing environment.
–Spring Explorers: Do you enjoy taking adventurous field trips with friends? Each day, children in grade 1-9th grade will visit a different destination in the Greater D.C. area. Exciting trips in the past have included places like local parks, the National Air and Space Museum, putt-putt, Wolf Trap, and water parks, just to name a few. Come experience this spring edition of our popular travel camp programs!
–Colonials & Coasters: Join a 4 day, 3 night Spring Break trip! Campers in grads 3-9 will start by visiting the Williamsburg area to go to historic Williamsburg to explore how Colonial Americans lived and worked before starting the Coasters portion of our trip by spending a full day at Busch Gardens. The group will end its trip by traveling to Kings Dominion to tackling the many Coasters there.

Robot Works– April 6-10, 2020
(8992 Fern Park Drive, Burke, VA 22015)
Let’s build robots during Spring Break! Design, build, and program robots each day. Learn robot design, construction and programming using Mindstorms EV3 or the Arduino microcontroller, including mechanical structure, motors, gears, power, sensors, and much more. Before and after-care available.

Ever Wonder Camp– April 6-10, 2020 & April 13, 2020
(Mount Olivet United Methodist Church: 1500 North Glebe Road Arlington, VA)
Your children in PreK-grade 5 will jump into a time machine and travel back in time to “dig through the decades.”  In this awesome camp they’ll explore the science, technology, engineering, art and math behind the decades.  They’ll twist, shout, doo-wop and be-bop through the 1950’s, create the fashions of the hippies in the 1960’s, love the lava lamp through the 1970’s, “Phone home” in the 1980’s, make your own gadgets in the 1990’s and so much more! Before and after-care option available.
–Backyard Bash Camp on April 13 is the camp’s tradition to celebrate the last day of our school-year camps and this year it is going to be a backyard bash!
There will be a photo booth, a moonbounce, s’mores and play lots of minute to win it games.  This you do not want to miss!

Arts on the Horizon: Stories Come to Life: Under the Big Top– April 6-10, 2020
(1801 N. Quaker Ln. Alexandria, VA 22302)
Step right up and join the greatest show on Earth! Will you become a clown? Will you tame the lions? Maybe you’ll stand in the center as the ringleader! In this creative drama camp, you will use your actor tools (body, voice, and imagination) to bring the Circus to your town! Camp is for children ages 3-6.

Mason Community Arts Academy– April 6-10, 2020
(4260 Chain Bridge Rd Fairfax, VA 22030)
Taught by Acting for Young People faculty, young actors ages 5-12 will experience a variety of games, activities, and projects from our regular theater curriculum of acting, voice, and movement. Various workshops may include improvisation, musical theater, writing a short play – and much more! 

Browne Summer Camp– March 23-27, 2020
(5917 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22310)
Warmer weather is just around the corner! Campers in PreK- grade 6 will indulge in one week of fun with a variety of indoor and outdoor activities and field trips. Before and after-care options available.

Ashburn Ice House– April 6-10, 2020
(21595 Smith Switch Rd Ashburn, VA 20147)
Learn to Skate USA Camp. Perfect for beginners or intermediate skaters. Campers will enjoy a daily lesson, ice activities and time to practice their skills. Half and full-day options.

Encore Stage and Studio- April 6-10 & April 13-17, 2020
(4000 Lorcom Ln Arlington, VA 22207)
Journey with Encore as they explore the exciting music, movement, and madness of popular stories! Each day they focus on a new theme. Students in grade Kindergarten – 2nd grade will enjoy a day of theatre games, crafts, creative activities, and storytelling in a safe and supportive environment. Students in 3rd – 5th grade will work together to create a brand new play in just one camp day! Using their imaginations, students will develop the script and story, create the setting, and star in the show. This never before seen production will be performed at the end of the day for family and friends.

Mount Vernon Community Children’s Theatre: May The Force Be With You– April 6-10, 2020
(Heritage Presbyterian Church: 8503 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria VA 22308)
Join a galaxy far, far away as they bring the world of Star Wars to life through theatre games, crafts, and the creation of their own Star Wars play!  Channel your inner Princess Leia, Darth Vader, Rey or Yoda to bring to life the strong, dynamic characters of this galactic series.  Learn how to communicate with others, work as a team, develop story-telling skills, and expand your actor’s toolbox in this fun filled spring break experience.  K-8th Grades.  Camps are led by professional teaching artists experienced in working with kids and teens.

SkateQuest– April 6-10, 2020
(1800 Michael Faraday Ct., Reston, VA 20190)
For the child who can’t get enough of the ice. Camp includes ice skating lessons, ice painting, broom ball and an end of camp show. Ages 4.5-12. Friday is a half-day for all, before and after-care available Mon-Thur only.

Spring Break Camp at Dulles SportsPlex– April 6-10, 2020
(21610 Atlantic Blvd. Sterling, VA 20166)
Bring your child ages 4-13, to The Michael & Son Sportsplex At Dulles for a week of fun this spring break camp. If your child enjoys sports or wants to try new sports, this is the camp for you. Your child will have a week of fun, learning and playing sports that might include flag football, soccer, wiffleball, volleyball, basketball, kickball, team handball and others. Drop-in’s are welcome, half day and full day options are available.

Washington, DC

The Children’s Art Studio– April 13-17, 2020
(Capital Memorial Church: 3150 Chesapeake St NW
Washington, DC 20008)
Over the course of each week, kids ages 5-10 will work on drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, and printing. Your child will have a blast and bring home beautiful, artwork made with a wide range of high-quality materials. Time will be spent each day playing outside, reading, quietly drawing and looking at illustrated books and art history monographs. The bulk of the day will be spent making art, however. Children will receive instructive lessons on technique and have time to work on open-ended projects, all in an upbeat, supportive environment.

DC Way Soccer Camp– April 13-17, 2020
(Tyler Elementary School: 1001 G Street SE, 20003)
(RFK Fields: 401 Oklahoma Ave NE, 20002)
Spring into soccer with DC Way’s Spring Break Camp! DC Way’s camp provides players the opportunity to work on technical soccer skills as well as participate in fun games. The DC Way team leads energetic games that combine learning and fun! Your kid will get the most out of their spring break while developing both soccer and cognitive skills in just a few days! Half day, full day, before and after-care options!

HoopEd– March 23-27, 2020 & April 13-17, 2020
(Various locations)
Basketball and all sports camp for kids ages 5-13. After-care is available. 

Spring Safari Day Camp at The National Zoo– April 6-10 & April 13-17, 2020
(3001 Connecticut Ave, NW Washington, DC 20008)
Spring is in the air, but flowers aren’t the only things blooming. So are new programs at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo! This spring break, sign your child up for FONZ’s Spring Safari Day Camp! Each of the Spring Safari programs explores the lives, habitats and conservation of animals around the world. Week-long sessions include exciting hands-on activities, lessons, craft projects, science experiments and walks through the Zoo. There’s no better way to spend your spring break than with Friends of the National Zoo! Before and after-care option available.

Anna Banana Art– April 13-17, 2020
(3207 S Street, NW Washington, DC 20007)
Camp begins with an inspired art project  such as Monet or van Gogh. A break for snack, and weather permitting, we take it outside for some fresh air, blowing giant bubbles, running around and games at the Jelleff field across the street.  Back to the studio to complete projects or free choice with clay, drawing with pens, pencils or markers. Camp is for 4 -8 year olds and runs from 9:30am-12:30pm. 

The Theatre Lab– April 13-17, 2020
(733 8th Street NW. Washington, DC 20001)
Spring Break Camps, modeled on The Theatre Lab’s award-winning Summer Acting Camps for Kids, are perfect for children grades 1-6, who enjoy being creative and making new friends, and are designed to be fun for novices as well as kids who have already been bitten by the drama bug. Before and after-care option available.

Home Run Baseball Camp– April 13-17, 2020
(Friendship Park Recreation Center: 4500 Van Ness St NW, Washington, DC 20016)
Coach Julia Heimstra and an experienced co-ed staff will lead a high energy camp with the same format as the summer camp at AU Park in NW, Washington, DC. Full ground ball and fly ball square drill, over one hundred swings in batting practice, and two full games per day. Groups will be broken up by age and teams will be fair and games will be competitive. Full and half day options for kids ages 4-12.

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