From keeping food at the right temperature to powering TV's, electricity is an important part of life! Explore energy and how it powers our lives.

Imagination Stage offers 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-week long Summer Camps for ages 4 – 18 at our headquarters in Bethesda and at locations in Rockville and Northwest DC. Camp registration for summer 2024 is now open! Imagination Stage provides equitable access to all summer programming with added inclusion supports in order to provide the most successful experience for each student. When registering, please share with us how we can make your child’s experience as accessible as possible, or reach out to an Access team member at least two weeks ahead of time to share your child’s support needs. We want your child’s summer with Imagination Stage to be a great one!

Join a band, play hit songs, and get coaching from pro musicians in Rock Band Camp — even if you’ve never played an instrument before! Half day and full day options available!

Unleash the power of your imagination and transform your dream project into reality! We begin with fundamentals of animation, work our way through simple character animations, and then end the term on a mini short film! When we are all done, students should have a firm grasp on the animation process and be able to take what they learned to create animations on their own.

Rock City World Tour introduces young campers to music with a mix of play, story time, and instrument exploration!

Empower your child with essential coding skills at our Roblox Bootcamp, designed for kids and teens. Dive into the exciting world of technology with hands-on projects in Roblox. Our expert instructors provide a comprehensive learning experience, boosting creativity, problem-solving, and technical knowledge. Each student receives a certificate upon completion, celebrating their achievements and new skills. Register today and watch your child thrive in the digital age!

Learn how to mix, scratch, and match beats from industry pros in Beat Refinery® DJ camp!

In this class, students will dive into the world of unscripted, spontaneous storytelling, allowing them to gain confidence and further develop their skills as actors while having fun and taking risks. Students will engage in various activities, learning how to create fascinating characters and stories all while remembering how valuable teamwork can be!

It is no secret interaction with peers is a key component to a well-rounded education. By becoming part of this small camp environment, your child will enjoy the merits of a comfortable and safe setting for social interaction, hosted by caring staff. Manners Camp is an ongoing skill building program, encouraging positive behaviors, responsibility and good old-fashioned fun. Lessons in etiquette and social graces along with arts, crafts and creative play for every age is a staple to each day.

This intensive program is designed to help students develop their acting skills, focusing on script analysis, character development, and stage presence. Activities will include a variety of warm-ups and exercises, as well as scene work and monologues.

Train like the pros! Real Madrid, the best soccer club in Europe and one of the biggest ones in the world, come to select cities in the U.S. and Canada each summer to train with boys and girls 6-17 years old and have an amazing week of soccer and fun. Coaches fly in from Spain and select and invite players to travel to Madrid for an amazing experience. Check our website for more information and the different locations available! Use the coupon code "KOAA" for a discount!

The kids work together to care for the animals (feed, water, grooming) and cleaning up the barn, etc. Then they get to hang out with the animals as they choose. During the week they will also get to ride a horse. They'll learn more about the animals and what they need from us and what they offer to us. They definitely will get dirty and tired but in a good way.

In this introductory camp, students will explore character creation and storytelling which is at the heart of acting for the stage. They will experience a wide variety of activities focused on introducing basic theater concepts such as ensemble, actor's tools, sharing the stage, dialogue, and action! This class introduces the young actor to a variety of techniques within the world of theater.

Explore the joy of movement this summer at ADF!

Multiple camps for children of all ages! Explore drama, dance, art, music, and so much more at Arts Adventure Camps!

Register today for camps held at 75+ inspiring universities! Your child will walk the halls of their dream campus, bond with friends and mentors over legendary iD traditions, and experience the magic that’s made us the world’s #1 tech camp for 23+ years! Summer Fun on Your Child’s Dream Campus This is more than a camp. It’s a chance for your child to come face-to-face with friends and mentors who share their interests, all in an inspiring setting that excites them for the future. Between sessions of hands-on STEM fun, they’ll get the ultimate taste of collegiate life, from campus exploration and iconic architecture to meals in the dining halls and sweet dreams in the dorms. You get more. A LOT more. iD Tech is the very best experience built around your child—their interests, their skill level, their goals for the future. Our on-campus programs include an exclusive package designed for maximum inspiration and long-term success.

Arts on the Block presents the Youth Arts Movement (YAM) Summer Program for middle schoolers. This 8-week on-site program runs from June 24 to August 16, offering a range of art activities designed to inspire creativity. With experienced instructors, each week explores a different art form, providing hands-on learning and new opportunities for young artists to explore and create.

Sandwiches, salads, entrees, desserts! Learn how to cook by cooking. The exact menu will be determined by the dietary and allergy needs of the enrolled campers.