| Kids Out and About DMV
Sun, 6/22/2025 -
Sat, 6/28/2025
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Camp Invention Summer 2025
Camp Invention: National
Inspire your child’s creativity and watch their confidence soar with our all-new Camp Invention® program, Discover! Campers in grades K-6 will team up with friends for hands-on, open-ended STEM fun. They’ll create their own claw machine, uncover the science behind optical illusions, rev up for the ultimate road trip and embark on an eco-expedition to investigate penguins in Antarctica! Each experience is designed to spark curiosity, build persistence and create an unforgettable summer. Visit invent.org/local to secure your spot! Register using CIFUN25 by 3/20 to save $25 or CIFUN15 by 5/15 to save $15 off the registration fee. Payment plans available.
Chemistry Creations
Children's Science Center Lab
Chemistry is essential- it makes up our food, air, bodies, and literally everything on Earth and beyond! We'll be in our element this summer as we explore all of the fizzing, bubbling, and color-changing thrills of chemistry at the Lab.
Imagination Stage Summer Camps
Imagination Stage, Inc.
Imagination Stage offers camps in Bethesda, Rockville, and Washington DC for ages 4-18.
Camp Twin Creeks
Camp Twin Creeks
A full sleepaway summer camp experience in 2 weeks! With nearly 200 acres in the cool Allegheny Mountains near the border of Virginia and West Virginia, 80 years of camping history, and a dedicated staff of 100, your camper can join a lifelong community at Camp Twin Creeks.
Camp Hidden Meadows
Camp Hidden Meadows
Camp Hidden Meadows is an all gender overnight camp offering 1 and 2 week sessions for campers ages 7-17 in the beautiful Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia. One or Two Weeks of Sleepaway Camp provides campers with a lifetime of community, confidence, independence, friendships, and memories.
Build & Play Camp
Art Play Learn - Bowie, MD
Duplo-loving kids! Come and build with us. Each day we will use Duplos, wooden blocks, car track and/or train tracks to make the most awesomest build in the whole wide world! Then we will use vehicles, play animals and other toys to play our pretend stories together. We may even take a break and go outside for a bit... or not. It all depends on who is with us and what we need to do to have fun.
Headfirst Summer Camp
Headfirst Summer Camps
Headfirst Summer Camps have been creating exceptional experiences for campers in the DMV region for over 25 years. We offer daily swimming options, including swimming lessons for our youngest campers, and camp starts at age 3!
Rock Band Camp
Potomac Music
Here’s your chance to be a rockstar! Your rising rocker will be inspired in our Rock Band Camp this summer. Our fun-filled camp will allow your child to jam out to their favorite songs, play in a group setting, create their own songs, and have a blast – all while developing their ensemble skills, core technique building, rhythmic and melodic dictation skills, and more! Online application required. Payment link will be sent upon approval.
Summer Camp at Oakland School
Oakland School and Camp
Skip the summer slump! Well-suited for students with diverse learning styles or those simply seeking an academic boost, our specialized summer camp combines learning with traditional summer fun, such as horseback riding, swimming, arts and crafts, and more. Secure your spot today! Overnight camper registration closes on April 1, and day camper registration closes on June 10.
Free Summer Program
Hung Tao Choy Mei Leadership Institute
Our free summer camp for DC residents ages 6-18, starts in late June 2025. This program is an opportunity for young people to immerse themselves in a variety of enriching activities and learn new skills in a fun and supportive environment.
StringTime Music Camp Summer 2025 in Burke, Alexandria, and McLean
StringTime
StringTime is a beginner violin, viola, cello, and guitar summer camp for kids ages 7-12. No prior experience is required to attend and instruments are provided. Teachers have played at The Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall. Choose from three locations: Burke, VA (Church of the Good Shepherd), Alexandria, VA (Immanuel Lutheran Church), and McLean, VA (Trinity United Methodist Church). Register by April 1 to save $100! Camps run Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-4:45 PM. Visit stringtimemusic.org for more!
iD Tech On Campus Camps- Multiple locations (2025)
ID Tech Camps- Multiple locations
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.
CURSIVE HANDWRITING + DRAWING AMERICAN HISTORY
Foundations Classical Academy
In this live online course, we improve our print and cursive handwriting through reading and writing about people and events from American history as well as drawing them. Why drawing? Drawing develops some of the same muscle groups used for handwriting. It's also lots of fun! Recommended for ages 11-18. An ADULT SECTION is also available (meeting time is different. It will start at 9:30 AM PST and end at 10:30 AM PST).
Camp Kickin' Fun
Alexandria Soccer Association
Camp Kickin' Fun is for soccer fans who are ready to explore! Each day will include a soccer session along with activities that involve nature, science, crafts, building, yard games, exploration & more.
Week-Long Day Camp - The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore offers a fun-filled and educational Zoo Camp for children entering grades 2 – 8 in the fall of 2025. Campers experience a unique, five-day camp that allows them to explore the world of animals here at the Zoo!
Music Mania 1: Rock, Pop, Country, & World Music
Accelerando Music
A week-long adventure through rock, country, world music, & pop! Learn dances, make instruments, sing karaoke, create music videos & costumes. Showcase at week's end! Sign up now!
ADAPTED CLASSICS: The Iliad, The Odyssey, and Greek History (online camp in the liberal arts)
Foundations Classical Academy
The purpose of this live ONLINE course is to spark pre-teen/early teenage students' interest in reading classic books and to teach them to engage in Socratic discussion about themes, characters, plot, etc. We will also focus on history related to the stories. Our summer 2025 readings are selections from Homer’s The Iliad and The Odyssey. The cost is $150 for 22.5 hours of instruction June 16-Aug. 13, 2025.
Camp McLean 2025: Under the Sea
McLean Community Center, VA
Our dynamic Camp McLean program provides a wide array of experiences and fun for your children. Children ages 3 to 10 can enjoy trips and performances; explore the world of fitness and much, much more! During each two-week session, our highly trained staff will lead campers on some unforgettable adventures and provide enrichment opportunities from crafts to music to just plain summer fun!
Art Camp
Art Studio Blue Giraffe
Our unique art program blends the fundamentals of academic art with exciting, hands-on creative experiments — giving kids the perfect balance of learning and fun. Our camps are thoughtfully designed for children ages 5 to 13, offering a supportive space where they can explore their creativity, build confidence, and make new friends — all while creating art they’ll be proud of.
Encore Performers Summer Camp
Encore Performers
Dance the summer away at Encore Performers! The season is packed with 13 exciting full and half-day camps for every student, from first-time dancer to pre-professional performer.
Keeper-in-Training Camp - The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
A special insider experience for grades 6 – 12! Keeper-in-Training gives the ultimate insider perspective as campers learn firsthand what it takes to meet the needs of the Zoo’s animals. Campers will experience the ins and outs of the daily life of a zookeeper through unique behind-the-scenes experiences, special animal care workshops, and visits from the Zoo’s team of ambassador animals.
Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Camp Shakespeare - McLean Community Center
McLean Community Center, VA
“Macbeth” Witches’ prophecies lead to endless tragedy for Macbeth, Lady Macbeth and all who disrupt their ambitions to be King and Queen of Scotland.
NCC Global Art Connections STEAM Summer Camp
National Children's Center (NCC)
Subsidy Vouchers Accepted! Visit Summer Camp 2025 | NCC to register, or contact Charlene Polk, Family Engagement Manager, at summercampELC@nccinc.org or (202)279-4900
Camp Winkler
NOVA Parks
A nature-themed summer camp at Winkler Botanical Preserve in Alexandria, Virginia
Young Writers Summer Camps
Lighthouse Writers Workshop
Lighthouse offers a wide array of full and half-day summer camps from June through August for young writers ages eight to 18. Whether they've got a few novels under their belt, are new but curious about poems, or are a reluctant writer, our camps offer a fun, creative, and challenging way for young people to explore and express who they are, build new friendships, and create truly beautiful works of art.
Scratch Ninja - Scratch Coding (Beginner to Advanced)
Create & Learn
Learn Scratch - the most popular kids coding platform, in small groups of 3-5 students. Create games, stories, animations and have fun!
Model United Nations Institute at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.
Model United Nations Institute by Best Delegate
Step into the shoes of global leaders, tackle pressing issues, enhance your public speaking and debate skills, get daily personalized feedback from champion mentors, gain confidence, and make like-minded friends.
Artworks Summer Camp
Artworks Fine Art Studio - MD Locations
Daily, participants delve into diverse mediums, like clay, watercolors, acrylic painting, pastels, and more, igniting their passion for artistic exploration.
Indian Dance, Theater, & Poetry - Summer Program
Sutradhar Institute of Dance and Related Arts
The summer program at Sutradhar brings an immersive four week experience to kids ages 4 to 18 years old. Started by renowned educator Nilimma Devi who said “art must nourish body and soul,” the camp includes classical Indian theater- storytelling, Kuchipudi dance, acting, martial arts, yoga, mask and prop-making, poetry, and script writing. A “fun-filled” staging of the epic Ramayana is put on by campers "Our Ramayana" - July 10th, 2025 at 1pm Free.
Scratch Junior
Create & Learn
A fun ScratchJr coding class for kindergarteners and 1st graders.
Tuolumne Family Camp
City of Berkeley, CA
Tuolumne Family Camp offers an unforgettable adventure nestled in the stunning Sierra Nevada mountains, where families can connect with nature and each other. With activities like hiking, campfire stories, and swimming in Tuolumne Meadows, it's a perfect escape for outdoor lovers of all ages. Experience the magic of the high country in a cozy, community-oriented setting that makes every moment feel special.
Falls Church Summer Camp
Artworks Fine Art Studio - MD Locations
Daily, participants delve into diverse mediums, for example clay, watercolors, acrylic painting, pastels, and more, igniting their passion for artistic exploration.
Boolean Girl Arlington Summer Camps
Boolean Girl
Boolean Girl STEM Summer Camps in Arlington for girls ages 8-13 include multiple levels of Scratch programming for elementary school students, robotics using micro:bits for grades 5 and up, and Python programming, artificial intelligence, and web development for middle schoolers.
Minecraft Modding Quest
Create & Learn
Solve puzzles, build, and create games with fun coding in Minecraft
Camp Musicfully - Willy Wonka
Musicfully - D.C. Metro Area
This summer Musicfully will be presenting the beloved Broadway Musical Willy Wonka with a final performance for campers June 23rd - June 27, 2025
Parkour Camp
MindShift Gym
Parkour camps for ages 6-8 and 9-14! Learn the basics of parkour while making friends and memories.
Alpaca Adventure Camp
Black Barn Alpacas
An unforgettable farm experience for kids ages 7 to 12! Campers will spend four days immersed in alpaca care, hands-on activities, and outdoor fun. Each camper will be assigned their own alpaca for the week, learning to care for and connect with them while also enjoying creative crafts, nature-inspired projects, and interactive farm experiences.
Summer Art Camp at CREATE Arts Center
CREATE Arts Center
Join us for amazing art adventures from June 16th through August 22nd, 2025! When school is out for the summer, art is in at CREATE! Each week of summer camp will bring new art adventures. Our experienced teaching artists inspire creativity by teaching various art-making techniques and by exploring artists’ styles to help our campers draw inspiration for their artwork. The week-long sessions allow for both multi-day and single-day projects, allowing our campers to work with various materials, including watercolor and tempera paints, clay, plaster, oil pastels, and more. At the end of the week, each child will go home with a portfolio filled with original artwork! Project types include pottery, sculpture, drawing, painting, cartooning, collage, mixed media, and more!
Brit-Am Full Day Camps
BRIT-AM SOCCER ACADEMY
Brit-Am provides half-day, full-day, and private soccer camps in Montgomery County, Maryland for kids and teens between the ages of 4-18 years old. Our summer soccer camps in Bethesda and Potomac, Maryland are great for soccer players of all levels, from beginners to advanced.
Summer Solved with Steve & Kate's Camp
Steve & Kate's Camp- DMV
Since 1980, Steve & Kate’s Camp has put kids in charge–allowing campers to choose from a variety of activities in real-time, including sewing, stop-motion animation, coding & gaming, sports & recreation, maker crafts, water play, baking, and more. As children are empowered to make their own choices at camp, they discover new reserves of confidence, resiliency, and creativity–learning to course correct and trust themselves as they go. Families can buy any number of days, to use at any time–no weekly reservations required. Or, buy a Summer Pass, which covers the whole season. Either way, any unused Passes are automatically refunded at summer’s end. Ages: 4–12 | Lunch, snacks & all hours (8am–6pm) included.
Kids Summer Yoga Camp - Capitol Hill, Michigan Park, College Park
Breathing Space - Capitol Hill, DC
Breathing Space summer camp provides children with a fun, creative, educational, and enriching experience through yoga movement classes, mindfulness activities, relaxation, games, crafts, field trips, and outdoor time. Each week-long camp is sure to create lasting memories, new friendships, and a foundation for health and well-being!
Soccer Camp (5-12 year olds)
Alexandria Soccer Association
ASA professional coaching provides all players with a chance to learn new skills and play tons of soccer in a fun camp environment. Each day will be filled with engaging soccer-based activities, technical challenges, small-sided games, and camp wide games!
Piano Express Camp
Potomac Music
Our Piano Express Summer Camps will deliver impressive results for your child across many essential areas of musical fluency. Students come out of camp a stronger listener, reader, collaborator, and all around pianist plus have renewed enthusiasm for their one-on-one or group piano lessons. Camps use the award-winning Piano Express curriculum - a gamified approach that makes learning fun!
HSA STEAM Summer Camps!
Harrison Street Academy
Summer Camp is a fabulous way to get your kids into a fun and enriching program for the summer weeks you want! Whether your little one is getting ready to start school in the Fall, or you’re looking for some fun for them while you work, our flexible summer camp model makes life easy.