9-12 years | Kids Out and About DMV

Children's Science Center Lab

The Children’s Science Center Lab is Northern Virginia’s first interactive museum where children, families, and school groups can explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) concepts through fun, engaging hands-on exhibits, activities, and programs. The mission is to instill a love of learning STEM by providing unique opportunities to explore and create. The Lab has four experience zones (Experiment Bar, Tinker Shop, Discovery Zone, and Inspiration Hub) that change exhibits and activities monthly. The Lab’s “Garage” is a flex-space in our center for camps, classes, workshops, parties, and mini expositions to showcase regional STEM talent in-action among area youth and families. Celebrate your child’s birthday party at the Children’s Science Center Lab! Your party will include STEM educators, hands-on activities, and a whole bunch of exploration, inspiration, and fun! The Lab now offers three timed entry sessions as followed: Tickets are available for purchase now! Save $2 per ticket when reserving online at childsci.org/tickets.
11948 Fair Oaks Mall
Fairfax , VA , 22033
Phone: (703) 648-3130
38° 51' 53.8812" N, 77° 21' 29.6496" W

Children's Entrepreneur Market - Washington, DC

The Children’s Entrepreneur Market is an award-winning program that teaches young people about the power of entrepreneurship, innovation and leadership through experiential learning. The markets started in Utah and sold out for five years straight, helping nearly 10,000 kids before expanding to 24 additional states.
Main Street
Washington , DC , 20001 27° 39' 53.3772" N, 81° 30' 56.7144" W

Imagination Stage, Inc.

Imagination Stage is the DMV’s leader in positive youth development through the arts, serving about 70,000 children and families per year. Beyond the acclaimed theatre arts classes, camps, and professional productions for young audiences at their Bethesda location, Imagination Stage brings programming into the community through partnerships with Montgomery County Public Schools, DC Public Schools, and many other organizations. IStage is driven to build a generation of creative, compassionate, collaborative young people who are capable of changing the world.
4908 Auburn Ave
Bethesda , MD , 20814
Phone: 3019616060
38° 59' 22.3692" N, 77° 5' 58.9308" W

Camp Hidden Meadows

Camp Hidden Meadows offers 1 & 2-week sleepaway camp sessions for children of all genders ages 6-17. Our four core values are Confidence, Community, Adventure & Respect. Activities include archery, pottery, organic farming, cooking, horseback riding, ziplining, whitewater rafting, fly fishing, rock climbing, soccer, and more!
17739 Potomac Highland Trail
Bartow , WV , 24920
Phone: 800-600-4752
38° 32' 0.5244" N, 79° 46' 23.7936" W

Camp Twin Creeks

Camp Twin Creeks is where friendships flourish, childhood thrives and independence grows! During two weeks of traditional co-ed overnight camp, kids will become a part of a lifelong community. By unplugging from technology and the distractions of everyday life, campers are able to connect with new friends and mentors, try new things, and develop confidence and independence.
9235 Huntersville Road
Marlinton , WV , 24945
Phone: 1-800-451-8806
38° 11' 33.2376" N, 80° 0' 46.548" W

Creator Camp - DMV

In a world where technology grows at an unprecedented speed, children are often drawn into screens without direction or purpose. At Creator Camp, we believe in showing them a different path—one where technology is a tool for creativity and self-expression. We show them how to take control of their digital experience and use it to fuel their dreams.
Various Locations in DMV
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Creator Camp - Texas

Creator Camp is the #1 Creative-Tech summer camp in Texas! Immerse yourself in a world of creativity and technology where you'll have the chance to make amazing films, animations, YouTube videos, Minecraft mods, custom Roblox games, and more! Our in-person, hands-on camps are designed specifically for students aged 6-13, offering them a unique opportunity to learn from industry-level instructors and create their very own projects in real-time.
Various Locations in TX
. , TX , 78745
Phone: (713) 417-9025
30° 12' 55.3932" N, 97° 47' 45.6432" W

StringTime

StringTime is a beginner violin, viola, cello, and guitar camp in Northern Virginia taught by some of the best young adult musicians in the country. No prior experience is required to attend and instruments are provided.
Alexandria, McLean
Burke , VA , 22015 38° 47' 19.1256" N, 77° 16' 43.968" W

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! Experience dynamic MUN simulations on engaging U.S. and Global topics, public speaking and improv games, trivia, transformative lessons, social activities, and explore your dream campus. The MUN Institute’s vibrant atmosphere, filled with flags and positive energy, will bring out the best in you, inspiring you to debate diplomatically in our polarized society, excel at MUN, and change the world! On the final day, students take part in a thrilling simulation on a current global issue. They'll represent a new country, deliver a compelling opening speech, engage in dynamic debates, & collaborate with peers to draft a resolution. Parents are welcome to observe the final simulation!
Multiple Locations in USA
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Camp Invention: National

Energize your kid’s creativity and confidence with our new Camp Invention® program, Recharge! Campers in grades K-6 will collaborate with friends in hands-on, open-ended STEM challenges. They’ll take apart a microphone to explore its inner workings, build and test a device to launch rubber ducks, and design morphing vehicles for the Super Road Rally! Each activity is designed to inspire curiosity, spark imaginations and give your young innovator the best summer ever. This year, our local camps are being offered in person and at home so your child can experience the fun of Camp Invention no matter where they are! Visit invent.org/local to secure your spot and save!
Various Locations Enter zip code on website to see closest locations
. , NY , .
Phone: 800.968.4332
39° 57' 40.2336" N, 82° 59' 55.6584" W

Steve & Kate's Camp- DMV

When you trust kids, they trust themselves. Since 1980, Steve & Kate’s has put kids in charge of their own learning experience. As they try, fail, and learn on their own, they learn to trust their own judgment, and tackle the challenges of an ever changing world with creativity and confidence. Now in multiple DMV Locations- Northwest, Chevy Chase, Potomac and Alexandria
Visit our website to see our DMV Area Locations
Washington , DC , 20003
Phone: 415-389-5437
38° 52' 54.3432" N, 76° 59' 40.092" W

Organization:

Leesburg Animal Park

Location:

19246 James Monroe Highway
Leesburg, VA, 20175
United States

Phone:

(703)433-0002

25th Annual Easter Egg Hunts at Leesburg Animal Park

Dates: 
04/12/2025
04/13/2025
04/19/2025
Time: 
AM and PM Hunts available - see website

Location:

Clearwater Nature Center - MD
11401 Thrift Rd
Clinton, MD, 20735
United States

Phone:

301-699-2255

Animal Encounters at Clearwater Nature Center

Dates: 
05/03/2025
06/07/2025
07/06/2025
Time: 
1 pm - 1:45 pm

Location:

Blackwater Falls State Park
Blackwater Falls Rd
Davis, WV, 26260
United States

Phone:

717-873-7509

Appalachian Expeditions Advanced Adventure Day Camp

Dates: 
07/07/2025
07/08/2025
07/09/2025
Time: 
8:30AM-5:00PM

Location:

Blackwater Falls State Park
Blackwater Falls Rd
Davis, WV, 26260
United States

Phone:

717-873-7509

Appalachian Expeditions Adventure Day Camp

Dates: 
05/26/2025
05/27/2025
05/28/2025
Time: 
8:30AM-5:00PM

Organization:

Location:

7350 Georgia Avenue NW
Washington, DC, 20012
United States

Arts & Crafts Summer Camp

Dates: 
07/28/2025
07/29/2025
07/30/2025
Time: 
9:00AM

Location:

Artworks Potomac Summer Camp
10020 Falls Road
Potomac, MD, 20854
United States

Phone:

3016560044

Artworks Summer Camp

Dates: 
06/16/2025
06/23/2025
06/30/2025
Time: 
9am-3pm

Organization:

Location:

1300 Piccar Dr Suite 107
Rockville, MD, 20850
United States

Phone:

(301) 656-2636

Brit-Am Full Day Camps

Dates: 
06/16/2025
06/17/2025
06/18/2025
Time: 
9-3pm

Organization:

Location:

1300 Piccar Dr Suite 107
Rockville, MD, 20850
United States

Phone:

(301) 656-2636

Brit-Am Sleep Away Soccer Camp (Residential)

Dates: 
07/13/2025
07/14/2025
07/15/2025
Time: 
8am

Organization:

Potomac Music

Location:

9020-G Lorton Station Blvd
Lorton, VA, 22079
United States

Phone:

7036009590

Camerata Full Orchestra Camp

Dates: 
07/28/2025
07/29/2025
07/30/2025
Time: 
10AM - 2PM

Location:

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens
9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court Vienna
VA, VA, 22182
United States

Phone:

703-359-4601

Camp Grow

Dates: 
06/16/2025
08/15/2025
Time: 
9:00 AM-4:00 PM

Location:

1108 Jefferson Street
Alexandria, VA, 22314
United States

Phone:

(703) 684-5425

Camp Kickin' Fun

Dates: 
06/16/2025
06/17/2025
06/18/2025
Time: 
9:00am - 4:00pm

Location:

1234 Ingleside Ave
McLean, VA, 22101
United States

Phone:

(703) 790-0123

Camp McLean 2025: Under the Sea

Dates: 
06/23/2025
06/24/2025
06/25/2025
Time: 
Times vary depending on age

Location:

Walker Chapel United Methodist Church
4102 N Glebe Rd
ARLINGTON, VA, 22207
United States

Phone:

(571) 310-1881

Camp Musicfully - Willy Wonka

Dates: 
06/23/2025
06/24/2025
06/25/2025
Time: 
9:00AM

Location:

Potomac Overlook Regional Park
2845 N. Marcey Road
Arlington, VA, 22207
United States

Phone:

703-359-4601

Camp Overlook

Dates: 
06/16/2025
08/15/2025
Time: 
9:00am-4:00pm

Location:

Winkler Botanical Preserve
5400 Roanoke Ave
Alexandria, VA, 22311
United States

Phone:

703-359-4601

Camp Winkler

Dates: 
06/23/2025
08/15/2025
Time: 
9:00am-4:00pm

Organization:

Winged Canvas

Location:

Winged Canvas P.O. Box 10043 Williamstown P.O.
Markham, ON, L3P 0B7
Canada

Phone:

905-205-1231

Cartooning & Anime - March & Spring Break Art Camp for Kids

Dates: 
03/10/2025
03/11/2025
03/12/2025
Time: 
10:30AM - 12:00PM ET

Location:

Open House
2970 Bronson Road
Fairfield, CT, 06824
United States

Phone:

(206) 452-0030

CCAT (Canadian Cognitive Abilities) Test Prep

Dates: 
03/03/2025
03/04/2025
03/05/2025
Time: 
9:00 AM

Organization:

Winged Canvas

Location:

Winged Canvas P.O. Box 10043 Williamstown P.O.
Markham, ON, L3P 0B7
Canada

Phone:

905-205-1231

Digital Art - March & Spring Break Art Camp for Kids

Dates: 
03/10/2025
03/11/2025
03/12/2025
Time: 
3:00PM - 4:30PM ET

Location:

ONLINE ONLY

Digital Art Studio: Architects in Action

Dates: 
03/19/2025
Time: 
4:00PM - 6:00PM

Organization:

Location:

7350 Georgia Avenue NW
Washington, DC, 20012
United States

DIY Dollhouse Spring Break Camp

Dates: 
04/14/2025
04/15/2025
04/16/2025
Time: 
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Organization:

Location:

35 Market Place
Baltimore, MD, 21202
United States

Phone:

410-727-8120

Dream Big, Play More! Summer Camp at Port Discovery

Dates: 
07/28/2025
07/29/2025
07/30/2025
Time: 
Camp Hours: 9am – 4pm Drop off: 8:45am – 9:00am Pick up: 4:00pm-4:15pm *There is a $50 daily late fee for pick-up after 4:15pm.

Organization:

Location:

4299 Henninger Court
Chantilly, VA, 20151
United States

Phone:

703-222-5511

Encore Performers Summer Camp

Dates: 
06/14/2025
06/15/2025
06/16/2025
Time: 
9:30am-12:30pm and 1:00-4:00pm

Location:

Benilde-St. Margaret's
2501 Highway 100
St. Louis Park, MN, 55416
United States

Phone:

651-243-2221

ExplorSchool

Dates: 
06/16/2025
06/17/2025
06/18/2025
Time: 
8:45 AM - 3:45 PM

Location:

Artworks Falls Church Summer Camp
819 w Broad street
Falls Church, VA, 22046
United States

Phone:

301-656 0044

Falls Church Summer Camp

Dates: 
06/09/2025
06/16/2025
06/23/2025
Time: 
9am-3pm

Location:

ONLINE ONLY

Free Consultation Spring Tutoring

Dates: 
03/03/2025
03/04/2025
03/05/2025
Time: 
9:00AM

Organization:

Location:

1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC, 20004
United States

Girl Scout Day at National Children’s Museum

Dates: 
03/08/2025
Time: 
9:30 am – 4:30 pm

Organization:

Location:

1400 16th St Suite 720
Washington, DC, 20036
United States

Phone:

202-625-1921

Headfirst Summer Camp

Dates: 
06/16/2025
06/17/2025
06/18/2025
Time: 
8:30AM-3PM

Organization:

Location:

7350 Georgia Avenue NW
Washington, DC, 20012
United States

Heirloom Camp Session 2 (ages 5-10)

Dates: 
06/09/2025
06/13/2025
Time: 
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Organization:

Location:

7350 Georgia Avenue NW
Washington, DC, 20012
United States

Heirloom Summer Camp (Ages 5-10)

Dates: 
06/02/2025
06/06/2025
Time: 
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Organization:

Location:

6563 Springfield Mall Suite 12004
Springfield, VA, 22150
United States

Phone:

571-506-4322

Homeschool Weeks

Dates: 
03/03/2025
03/04/2025
03/05/2025
Time: 
10:00 AM

Location:

1525 Forest Glen Road
Silver Spring, MD, 20910
United States

Phone:

301-593-2664

Indian Dance, Theater, & Poetry - Summer Program

Dates: 
06/16/2025
06/17/2025
06/18/2025
Time: 
9am

Organization:

Leesburg Animal Park

Location:

19246 James Monroe Highway
Leesburg, VA, 20175
United States

Phone:

(703)433-0002

Jr. ZooKeeper 1-Day Camps - Leesburg Animal Park

Dates: 
03/31/2025
04/07/2025
Time: 
9 am - 4 pm

Location:

One Safari Place
Baltimore, MD, 21217
United States

Phone:

410-396-7102

Keeper-in-Training Camp - The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

Dates: 
06/24/2025
06/25/2025
06/26/2025
Time: 
Keeper-in-Training runs from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Tuesday through Thursday

Location:

ONLINE ONLY

Learn to DJ Workshop * Live Online Group Classes for Youth

Dates: 
03/04/2025
03/11/2025
03/18/2025
Time: 
6:00 PM MST

Location:

ONLINE ONLY

Learn to DJ Workshop * Live Online Group Classes for Youth

Dates: 
03/08/2025
03/15/2025
03/22/2025
Time: 
11:00AM - NOON MST

Organization:

Leesburg Animal Park

Location:

19246 James Monroe Highway
Leesburg, VA, 20175
United States

Phone:

(703)433-0002

Leesburg Animal Park Summer Camps

Dates: 
06/16/2025
06/17/2025
06/18/2025
Time: 
9 am - 4 pm

Organization:

Location:

6563 Springfield Mall Suite 12004
Springfield, VA, 22150
United States

Phone:

571-506-4322

LEGO® F1® - themed ‘Build the Thrill Event’

Dates: 
03/06/2025
03/07/2025
03/08/2025
Time: 
10:00 AM

Organization:

Falling Creek Camp

Location:

816 Falling Creek Camp Rd.
Zirconia, NC, 28790
United States

Phone:

828-692-0262

May Father/Son Weekend 2 at Falling Creek Camp

Dates: 
05/23/2025
05/24/2025
05/25/2025
Time: 
8:00AM

Location:

ONLINE ONLY

Minecraft Studio: Architecture Adventures

Dates: 
03/05/2025
Time: 
4:00 PM- 6:00PM

Organization:

Potomac Music

Location:

9020-G Lorton Station Blvd
Lorton, VA, 22079
United States

Phone:

7036009590

Musical Theatre Camp

Dates: 
07/21/2025
07/22/2025
07/23/2025
Time: 
9AM - 3PM

Location:

Clearwater Nature Center - MD
11401 Thrift Rd
Clinton, MD, 20735
United States

Phone:

301-699-2255

Nature Knowledge at Clearwater Nature Center (Age: 9-14)

Dates: 
03/07/2025
04/04/2025
05/02/2025
Time: 
1 pm - 2:30 pm

Organization:

Location:

11501 Sunset Hills Rd
Reston, VA, 20190
United States

Phone:

855-646-5271

Parkour Camp

Dates: 
06/23/2025
06/24/2025
06/25/2025
Time: 
9:00AM-1:00PM

Organization:

Location:

7300 MacArthur Blvd.
Glen Echo, MD, 20812
United States

Phone:

301-634-5380

Peter and the Wolf

Dates: 
03/06/2025
03/07/2025
03/08/2025
Time: 
11:30 AM

Location:

7701 Royce Street
Annandale, VA, 22003
United States

Phone:

703-941-1065

Pi Day Celebration at Hidden Oaks Nature Center

Dates: 
03/14/2025
Time: 
5:30 pm

Organization:

Potomac Music

Location:

9020-G Lorton Station Blvd
Lorton, VA, 22079
United States

Phone:

7036009590

Piano Express Camp

Dates: 
06/16/2025
06/17/2025
06/18/2025
Time: 
9AM - 3PM

Location:

ONLINE ONLY

Ready Set Code!

Dates: 
03/08/2025
03/15/2025
03/22/2025
Time: 
1:00-3:00pm

Organization:

Potomac Music

Location:

9020-G Lorton Station Blvd
Lorton, VA, 22079
United States

Phone:

7036009590

Rock Band Camp

Dates: 
06/23/2025
06/24/2025
06/25/2025
Time: 
10AM - 2PM

Location:

1985 Corporal Frank Scott Drive
College Park, MD, 20740
United States

Phone:

301-864-6029

Saturday STEAM Hour

Dates: 
03/22/2025
Time: 
10:30 am-11:30 am

Location:

1985 Corporal Frank Scott Drive
College Park, MD, 20740
United States

Phone:

301-864-6029

Saturday STEAM Hour

Dates: 
04/26/2025
Time: 
10:30 am-11:30 am

Location:

1985 Corporal Frank Scott Drive
College Park, MD, 20740
United States

Phone:

301-864-6029

Saturday STEAM Hour

Dates: 
05/24/2025
Time: 
10:30 am-11:30 am

Location:

901 W Pratt St
Baltimore, MD, 21223
United States

Phone:

(410) 752-2490

Sensory Friendly Easter Egg Hunt at B&O Railroad Museum

Dates: 
04/18/2025
Time: 
9 am - 10 pm

Organization:

Location:

6563 Springfield Mall Suite 12004
Springfield, VA, 22150
United States

Phone:

571-506-4322

Sensory Friendly Mornings at LEGO Discovery Center Washington, D.C.

Dates: 
03/05/2025
04/02/2025
05/07/2025
Time: 
10:00 AM

Location:

1234 Ingleside Ave
McLean, VA, 22101
United States

Phone:

(703) 790-0123

Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Camp Shakespeare - McLean Community Center

Dates: 
06/23/2025
06/24/2025
06/25/2025
Time: 
10 am - 4 pm

Location:

3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, VA, 22121
United States

Phone:

(703) 780-2000

Location:

7701 Royce Street
Annandale, VA, 22003
United States

Phone:

703-941-1065

St. Patrick's Day Science at Hidden Oaks Nature Center

Dates: 
03/16/2025
Time: 
Sessions start at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. 7:00PM - 8:00PM

Location:

401 F Street NW
Washington, DC, 20001
United States

Phone:

202.272.2448

STEAM Saturday at National Building Museum

Dates: 
03/08/2025
04/12/2025
05/10/2025
Time: 
1 pm - 3 pm

Location:

60 Main Street
Farmington, CT, 06032
United States

Summer in Farmington: Overnight Program for Girls

Dates: 
07/06/2025
07/07/2025
07/08/2025
Time: 
All day

Location:

ONLINE ONLY

Virtual Enrichment Writing and Public Speaking Program for Grades 2-8

Dates: 
03/05/2025
03/26/2025
04/02/2025
Time: 
5:00PM

Location:

One Safari Place
Baltimore, MD, 21217
United States

Phone:

410-396-7102

Week-Long Day Camp - The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

Dates: 
06/16/2025
06/17/2025
06/18/2025
Time: 
9 am - 3 pm An optional aftercare is offered M-F from 3 pm – 4 pm

Organization:

Constellations

Location:

30 Cold Spring Rd.
Rock Hill, CT, 06067
United States

Location:

Clearwater Nature Center - MD
11401 Thrift Rd
Clinton, MD, 20735
United States

Phone:

301-699-2255

Wild Reading at Clearwater Nature Center

Dates: 
03/19/2025
04/16/2025
05/21/2025
Time: 
11 am - 12 pm

Location:

7701 Royce Street
Annandale, VA, 22003
United States

Phone:

703-941-1065

Woodland Wildlife Egg Hunt at Hidden Oaks Nature Center

Dates: 
05/04/2025
Time: 
Sessions starting at 2 pm and 3 pm

Organization:

Gallery B612

Location:

1915 1st Ave South
Seattle , WA, 98104
United States

Phone:

9715333902

Young Artists' Camp!

Dates: 
08/18/2025
08/19/2025
08/20/2025
Time: 
9:00AM-1:00PM

Organization:

Location:

3844 York St.
Denver, CO, 80205
United States

Phone:

303-297-1185

Young Writers Summer Camps

Dates: 
06/16/2025
08/11/2025
Time: 
9:30 am-4:00 pm