Day Camps in and around the DC Metro area
Where to send kids for general day camps in our area
If there is a day camp that we have missed, please email us to let us know, and we'll add it promptly. Thank you!
Steve & Kate’s Camp
Since 1980, Steve & Kate’s has put kids in charge of their own learning experience. Campers choose from a variety of activities in real-time, including sewing, coding, film, sports, and more! As kids 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.
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. If your plans change, we’ll automatically refund any unused days at summer’s end. Lunch, snacks & 8am–6pm included.
Discover the World of Communication this summer!
American University's School of Communication offers pre-college summer coursesDiscover the World of Communication offers professional pre-college summer courses for high school and rising high school students through American University’s award-winning School of Communication. All classes are taught in person by American University faculty and industry professionals on Washington, DC’s beautiful American University campus. Classes empower high school students to expand their minds and broaden their creativity in an engaging commuter program. Each session offers nine days of morning and afternoon classes.
Session One: July 1-13, with no classes on July 4-7; Session Two: July 15-25.
Classes include professional instruction, supplies, and access to cutting-edge equipment for film, photography, game design, VR, journalism, and public communication. There are no prerequisites. Contact the program at audiscover@american.edu or (202) 885-2098.
SafeSplash Swim Schools
SafeSplash Swim School is a premium provider of year-round children’s swimming and water safety instruction. From weekly lessons to weeklong summer swim camps, we offer programs for all ages and abilities. At SafeSplash water safety is not only what we teach but it’s who we are. Learning to swim is one of the most proactive safety precautions you can take for your family. Enroll today and reduce your child’s risk of drowning by 88%!
Model United Nations Institute Summer Camp
Your child can step into the shoes of global leaders, tackle pressing issues, and enhance their public speaking skills with daily personalized feedback from champion mentors. Your child will gain confidence, meet like-minded friends, and experience dynamic Model UN simulations on engaging U.S. and global topics. They will enjoy public speaking games, trivia, transformative lessons, social activities, and explore their dream campus. The MUN Institute’s vibrant atmosphere—filled with flags and positive energy—will inspire your child to debate diplomatically in our polarized society, excel at MUN, and change the world! The MUN Institute offers Online, Day, and Overnight Camps at Georgetown, Columbia, Boston University, UCLA, UC Berkeley, Dallas, and more!
Creator Camp
AS SEEN ON SHARK TANK!!! Creator Camp is coming to Washington, DC, for Summer 2025 at Templeton Academy DC (406 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004)! Our camp, featured on Shark Tank, is designed to inspire kids to become creators, not just consumers of technology. Running weekly from June 23 to August 15, we cover filmmaking, YouTube content creation, animation, music production, game design, and coding. Campers will develop hands-on skills in a fun, collaborative environment while working with industry-standard tools. Don’t miss this opportunity for your child to unleash their creativity and bring their ideas to life!
