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Winter camps and classes in and around Washington, DC

November 4, 2021

Thanksgiving camps:

Nov. 24: HoopEd
Throughout the school year, HoopEd offers special, one to five-day sports camps for children, ages 5-13, who are out of school due to Federal holidays, parent-teacher conferences, professional development days and winter/spring break. Camps are held in the gyms and playgrounds of local area schools between the hours of 9:00am and 3:00pm with after care available until 5:30pm.

Nov. 24: Silver Stars Gymnastics
Throughout camp the kids learn progressive gymnastics skills on all of the four Olympic events: vault, bars, balance beam, and floor exercise. In addition we incorporate other fun equipment: Tumble Trak, Double Mini, Olympic Competitive Trampolines, Rings, Zip Line and Rope.

Nov. 23 & Nov. 24: Squash on Fire
Designed for players of every skill level, our junior camps focus on drills, matchplay, strategy, and fitness. Your kids will make new friends while improving their squash! Thanksgiving camp will run from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm on 11/23 and 11/24 with lunch included, and participants will be broken into groups based on age and playing level. Juniors between 6 – 18 years old are welcome to participate. The cost for one day is $175 per player.

Nov. 26: My Gym Potomac
Drop your kids off for three hours of cool and nonstop fun at My Gym including games, crafts, gymnastics and sports!

Winter camps:

Dec. 20 – Dec. 31: HoopEd Sports Camp

Dec. 20 – Dec. 30: Squash on Fire

Dec. 23 & Dec. 27 – 30: Dynamite Gymnastics

Dec 23 – 31: My Gym Potomac

Dec. 23 – Dec. 31: Gymnastics Camp at Silver Stars

Dec. 27-30: Woodland Horse Center

Winter classes:

Adventure Theatre: Musical theatre classes for grades K-5 and 5-12

Anna Banana Arts & Crafts: Art classes in Glover Park for 2-10 year olds

Bach 2 Rock: Weekly music and movement classes for toddlers

Brazilian–American Cultural Center: Capoeira for youth and adults as well as Portuguese language classes, yoga, various types of Brazilian dance and youth art classes

Brit-Am Soccer Academy: Small group soccer classes and lessons starting with toddlers and going up to 2nd grade

CREATE Arts Center: CREATE offers an exciting mix of on-site art classes year-round for children ages 2-16, such as: Drawing and Painting, Mixed Media Art, Comics & Cartooning, Kids Pottery, Family Pottery and more

Creative Youth: Sewing classes for ages 7-17

Dance & Gymnastics classes can be found here

DC Soccer Club: Soccer program starting at age 3 going through high school

District Dabble Lab: Art classes for Kindergarten-grade 6 using a variety of materials and techniques

Edlavitch DCJCC: Offers child & caregiver classes as well as afternoon classes and camps

Happy Little Art Studio: Offering a variety of art classes in-person and virtual

Imagination Stage: Theme-based classes for children ages 1 – 18

International School of Music: Offering in-person and virtual music classes

Just For Kids: A variety of sports classes for ages 18months – 11 year olds

Kicks are for Kids: Small group soccer classes at various locations

Miss Amy’s Music Makers: Offering virtual music class as well as class at an outdoor park for children under the age of 6

Montgomery County Recreation Department: An enormous variety of classes for all ages (don’t have to be a Montgomery Co resident to enroll)

My Gym Potomac: Outdoor classes, sports, dance, ninja and mixed-sibling classes for kids ages 3 months – 10 years old

Red Panda Art Studio: Morning and after-school classes for ages 2-10, in-studio and outdoor workshop options

Silver Stars Gymnastics: Classes for children ages 18 months and up

Squash on Fire: Whether you are a beginner or an advanced player, the coaching staff has the talent and experience to help you improve your squash game for kids and adults

Super Soccer Stars: Soccer for kids 12 months to 6 years old

Synetic Theater: Each Saturday morning class will have a theme/focus for kids grades K-12.

Tinkergarten: Outdoor and virtual classes for kids 1.5-8 years old, refer to a previous post we wrote for more insight

Tunes 4 Tots: Music classes for kids 4 and under

Quick Feet: Soccer for 2-7 year olds in DC, MD and VA

Parent groups:
Group for first and second time Moms PACE
Returning to work after maternity leave through Mindful Return

Indoor gyms:
My Gym Bethesda & Potomac
BusyBees
Gymboree
MoCo Movement

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

October 25, 2021

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.

Day off camps and activities in and around Washington, DC

September 18, 2018

Is your child off from school and you don’t know how to keep their mind active, stay sane or be able to go to work? With a few school off-days and holidays approaching, check these places out before calling a babysitter or taking the day off. Consider asking your child’s friends to join them so they are less likely to complain at the idea. We’ll keep adding to the list as we build it– so please add your suggestions in the comments below! Most of these also host holiday and summer camps.

Mini Camp at Hoop ED
(Various locations)
Sports overload for girls and boys from 9:00am-3:00pm for $60. After care available. Many locations and dates!

Red Panda Art Studio
(Bethesda, MD)
Extended Workshops for School Days off! 9:00am-12:30pm, option to extend until 2:00pm. Ages 3 to 8. Join us for a full morning of sensory play and art activities related to the day’s theme. Please bring along a nut-free snack and lunch— and something to drink!

The St. James Ultimate Sports Camp
(Springfield, VA)
Campers will get to experience all the St. James has to offer, from basketball and rock climbing to ice skating and splashing at their Waterpark. Camp is from 9:00am-4:00pm.

The Children’s Art Studio:
(NW Washington)
Workshops meet from 9:00am-2:00pm. Workshops are for children 5 years old an up.

Little Loft Art
(Takoma Park, MD)
Come to Little Loft on school days off! Full day camps for children in grades K-3, 9:00-3:30. Aftercare available until 6:00 where noted.

Capitol Language Services
(Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church: 4900 Connecticut Ave NW, Wahington, DC 20008)
Camps during DC Public School Closing, Holidays and Federal Holidays – Sign up for the whole year and pay a non-refundable fee of $870 instead of $960. – Or sign up only for the camps you need.

DC Way Soccer
(Tyler Elementary School: 1001 G St SE, Washington, DC 20003)
At DC Way camps, the 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. The program is for anyone at any level. Even without ever playing before, they guarantee your child will enjoy our camp. They create a soccer-related environment with lots of exciting and challenging activities to ensure falling in love with soccer and sports in general. Focusing on speed, footwork, 1v1 moves, creativity, vision, confidence.

Meet the Instrument No School Day Camp at National Conservancy of Arts
(NW & SW Locations)
Give your child a full day of fun on their out of school day! This camp is active and full of challenges with music lessons, music classes, music games, and art class. This camp will welcome a guest musician, who will introduce the cello. Hands-on experiences and opportunities to sing familiar songs with each instrument are a part of the curriculum, and children begin to develop an awareness of the distinctions among instrument families. Music exploration focus on repertoire that highlights each instrument’s unique qualities, supported by group singing, movement activities and, when developmentally appropriate, an introduction to notation. Camp starts at 9 am with watercolor painting, and then musical yoga. At noon we have cheese pizza or hot dogs for lunch and recess at 12:30 pm. Morning and afternoon snacks included. 9am – 3:30pm– before and after care available

Dulles Sportsplex
(21610 Atlantic Blvd., Sterling, VA 20166)
Bring your child to the Dulles Sportsplex for a day of fun when kids have off from school. If your child is between 6-12 and enjoys sports or wants to try new sports, this is the place for them. Your child will have fun, learning and playing sports. A few sports they may try are flag football, soccer, wiffleball, volleyball, basketball, kickball, team handball and others. Costs include lunch- $45 (Full day: 9am-2pm) and $65 (Extended day: 8am-6pm)

The Player Progression Academy Camps
(Location depends on type of camp)
PPA Soccer and Hoops camps offer a great opportunity for players to continue their development and enjoy the quality coaching and environment during the summer and other school holidays that PPA offers throughout the year.

Arlington Parks and Rec Camp
(Location depends on type of camp)
Kids in grades K-5th will enjoy a variety of engaging activities including cooperative games, sports, nature fun & creative arts! Participants will choose from structured leisure activities during extended hours. Participants must bring a lunch and snacks. Various camps to choose from.

Valley Mill
(15101 Seneca Rd, Darnestown, MD 20874)
Weather permitting, we’ll do our 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, we’ll check out some indoor adventures. Tuition per day for Holiday Camp including transportation: $100 for ages 5-14. Transportation will be from pick up points in nearby Montgomery County and DC.

Calleva
(13015 Riley’s Lock Rd. Poolesville, MD. 20837)
Calleva’s Maryland camps are all of your old favorites including, Cubs, Explorers, EXPX, Adventure camp, Leaders In Training, and High Adventures. All of these camps are based out of our Riley’s Lock campus on the Potomac River. Transportation is provided for free, and buses pick up from many Maryland and D.C. locations, as well as one stop in Mclean, VA.

Urban Adventure Squad (UAS)
(Location depends on day)
Each adventure day has a unique curriculum that is aimed at engaging Squad members at their own levels. UAS researches and plans their programs very carefully to make sure that Squad members stay physically active, intellectually stimulated, and engaged with community. Squad members hike in snowy woods, meet people with amazing jobs (folk singers, chefs, environmental educators, local composers), harvest lunch from urban gardens, visit former presidents’ homes, go on scavenger hunts, create art and music masterpieces, lead service projects, and so much more!The programs run 8:45am-4:00pm each day and offer easy, drive-up pickup and drop-off. The cost is $70 per day, and all siblings are $50 per day. Cost includes snacks and transportation (Bus/Metro).

DC Department of Parks and Recreation offer Fun Day
(Various locations)
A single-day program offering fun and enriching activities (such as sports activities, arts & crafts, and more) for children ages 6 – 12 years old from 9:00am-5:00pm. DPR strives to meet the needs of District families when the District’s public schools have planned closures. 12 DPR sites will hold Fun Day. Online pre-registration is required however there is no fee or application.

Round House Theatre
(925 Wayne Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910)
A full day of theatrical fun for grades K – 5 at the Round House Theatre Education Center when Montgomery County Public Schools are closed. Round House Education invites students to collaborate with their peers to create an original play in just one day! Each “Day Off!” features a new and exciting story genre to explore as well as a unique specialty skill. Specialties will include dance, music, puppetry, movement, or unique disciplines in the performing arts. 9:00am-5:30pm for $75.

Silver Stars Gymnastics
(2701 Pittman Drive Silver Spring, Maryland 20910)
(Also locations in Bowie, MD)
Gymnastics camp is appropriate for the beginner, intermediate and advanced gymnast. Your child will be able to build an athletic foundation for all sports through the strength, flexibility and coordination that only the challenge of gymnastics can offer. Full Day: 8:30am-4:30pm, $65.00; Half Day: 9:00am-12:00pm, $50.00; Before and after care available.

Adventure Theatre School’s Out Day Camp
(7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD)
Send your kids to come play with Adventure Theatre MTC and put your hours in at the office worry free – your kids will thank you (and so will your boss)! Kids in Grades K-5 are invited to come play from 8:50am-4:00pm. A full day of theatrical activities including a showing of a performance on their main stage.

School is off but camp is on in and around Washington, DC

January 16, 2018

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Mini Camp at Hoop ED
(Various locations)
Sports overload for girls and boys from 9:00am-3:00pm for $60. After care available. Many locations and dates!

Artworks
(7740 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD, 20814 – Locations in McLean and Potomac also)
School is out, but you still have to head to the office….What do you do? Send the kids to Artworks, they will enjoy a day filled with fun, creative, and engaging activities. Drop Off: 8:50am-9:10am Pick Up: 3pm with extended day option.

My Gym
(5110 Ridgefield Rd Bethesda, MD. 20816- Potomac location also)
When school is off – My Gym Camp is on! Drop your kids off for three hours of cool and nonstop fun at My Gym; including games, crafts, gymnastics, sports and snack!

Create Arts Center
(816 Thayer AvenueSilver Spring MD 20910)
Are you looking for a fun and creative space where your child can spend their days off? CREATE Arts Center offers art-themed ‘No School Day Camp’ on more than 20 days throughout the year when school is closed, such as Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Veterans Day, teacher conference days, professional development days, and more. Our ‘No School Day Camp’ schedule aligns align with Montgomery County Public Schools and DC Public Schools, and also several local private schools and a variety of charter schools. Don’t see a date? Contact us to create a camp. Campers spend the day working on a variety of art projects, including painting, drawing, sculpture, collage, and more. Learn more about a typical day of art camp.

Meet the Instrument No School Day Camp at National Conservancy of Arts
(1810 16th Street NW, 3rd Floor, Washington DC 20009)
(900 4th Street SW, Lower Level, Washington DC 20024)
Give your child a full day of fun on their out of school day! This camp is active and full of challenges with music lessons, music classes, music games, and art class. This camp will welcome a guest musician, who will introduce the cello. Hands-on experiences and opportunities to sing familiar songs with each instrument are a part of the curriculum, and children begin to develop an awareness of the distinctions among instrument families. Music exploration focus on repertoire that highlights each instrument’s unique qualities, supported by group singing, movement activities and, when developmentally appropriate, an introduction to notation. Camp starts at 9 am with watercolor painting, and then musical yoga. At noon we have cheese pizza or hot dogs for lunch and recess at 12:30 pm. Morning and afternoon snacks included. 9am – 3:30pm– before and after care available

The Children’s Art Studio
(3172 Brandywine St NW, Washington, DC 20008)
Have your child spend the day making art! They meet from 9am-2pm. They also have half-day camp.

Zenith Community Arts Foundation (ZCAF)
(1429 Iris St NW, Washington, DC 20012)
A DC-based 501c3 that’s been around since 2000. SOAP is for week days when students do not have school, and families are looking for a full-day program to entertain and occupy their child/ren in Grades 5-8. SOAP features: a METRO location; peer to peer socializing opportunities; multicultural, cross-curricular art lessons; hands’ on projects with a variety of materials and techniques; reinforcement of self-reliance, personal responsibility, public speaking, teamwork, project management and other life skills; a low staff to participant ratio; and a safe and supportive, handicapped accessible environment.

Silver Stars Gymnastics
(2701 Pittman Drive Silver Spring, Maryland 20910 – also location in Bowie, MD)
Gymnastics camp is appropriate for the beginner, intermediate and advanced gymnast. Your child will be able to build an athletic foundation for all sports through the strength, flexibility and coordination that only the challenge of gymnastics can offer. Full Day: 8:30am-4:30pm, $65.00; Half Day: 9:00am-12:00pm, $50.00; Before and after care available.

Washington DC JCC
(1529 Sixteenth Street, NW, Washington DC 20036)
No school today Camp! Adventure. Creativity. Discovery. Friendship. Days of fun when kids are off school,
but parents have to work. Registration for our Fall No School Today Camp Programs is now open!

Weekday Adventures: Tyke hike, a Japanese Journey and The Yards Park

April 27, 2014

What a beautiful weekend! Hope you were able to enjoy the weather! Some of your children are off school on Friday, remember to check our post that outlines some places that will entertain your kids for the day! Also, remember the great theatre programs in our area. Get out and see a show performed at one of the many wonderful local stages.

Rain, rain go away!!!! Visit this DC Library link to see all of the children’s events going on this week that wll keep you dry and indoors.

Word around the playground is that The Yards Park will be turning on their water for kids to splash in come the beginning of May. A sure sign summer is on its way! This peaceful green space is just south of Capitol Hill and east of Nationals Park. There is a waterfall and canal-like water feature, an elevated overlook, an iconic bridge and light sculpture, terraced performance venue, and a riverfront boardwalk. Pack a picnic, some balls to throw around and bubbles when you go as your kids will have a blast.

Monday-

9:30am: Harambe at Bloombars
(3222 11th St NW, Washington, DC. 20010)
Think of it as your little one’s first opportunity to express his or her voice (into a microphone), dance, play a drum or percussion instrument, shout, or sing-along to songs that build character, confidence and community.

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