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2015
Summer
Camp
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Alexandria PTA Council
P.O. Box 16465
Alexandria, VA 22302
http://www.acps.k12.va.us/ptac
Alexandria
PTA Council
Email:
[email protected]
Facebook: Alexandria PTAC Summer
Camp Fair
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Alexandria PTA Council Summer Camp Directory 2015
The Alexandria PTA Council (PTAC) conducts the Summer Camp Fair as a service to the community and as a fundraiser (camps pay a fee to participate). The PTAC does not endorse
any particular camp. The Camp Fair provides an opportunity to personally meet camp representatives, ask for references, and ask questions appropriate to your individual needs.
We are always looking for ways to improve the Camp Fair. Please send suggestions to [email protected]
Some things to consider when choosing a camp:
Ø What type of camp? Same-sex or coed? Overnight or day camp?
Ø Should you consider a specialty camp that offers a focused curriculum, such
as basketball, or a special-needs camp designed for specific physical or
medical disability?
Ø How long a session? A child may attend camp for a week or two – or an
entire summer.
Ø Is the staff trained in safety, supervision, counseling, problem solving, and
other issues important to working with young children?
Ø Is the price all-inclusive or do extra charges apply for transportation, food
service, group pictures, t-shirts, special skills instruction such as horseback
riding, and other items?
Ø Are discounts or scholarships available?
Ø For day camps, if before and after care is offered to accommodate working
parents, who will be supervising children and what activities take place?
Ø Is lunch and/or a snack served, or do campers bring their own?
Ø If swimming is offered, are lessons included, or is swimming only
recreational?
Ø Does one counselor stay with a group all day? Or are campers free to roam
from one activity to another? How is adequate supervision assured?
Ø Are parents allowed to drop by for visits at any time?
Other Resources
Washington Family Magazine
www.washingtonfamily.com
Washington FAMILY Magazine is a regional parenting publication distributed throughout the
Washington, DC area, including Maryland and Northern Virginia.
American Camp Association
www.acacamps.org
The American Camp Association is a not-for-profit educational body that accredits all types of
camps throughout the United States.
Frost’s Summer Camp Guide
www.gocamps.com
This website has articles for kids and parents and also has a discount summer camp page.
Visitors can customize searches by region or camp specialty. Publishes an annual magazine
listing summer camps.
Camp Page Guide to Summer Camps
www.camppage.com
This website is a national resource guide for traditional summer camps in the United States and
Canada with comprehensive camp lists and descriptions of camps by state.
As an additional consideration, camps accredited by the American Camp Association
(ACA) comply with nationally recognized health, safety, and program quality standards,
including these requirements: emergency transportation; first aid facilities and training;
aquatic programs supervised by staff who are certified lifeguards; health histories,
including immunizations, for all campers and staff; emergency exits from second-floor
sleeping quarters.
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Alexandria PTA Council Summer Camp Directory 2015
Camp Name
All Saints Episcopal Montessori Atrium
Arcadia Farm Camp
Art League School
Baroody Camps
Bishop Ireton Cardinals Camps (no exhibit)
Blessed Sacrament Summer Camp
British Soccer Camp
Browne Summer Camp
Building Momentum
Burgundy Farm Summer
Camp Arena Stage (no exhibit)
Camp Carysbrook
Camp Hidden Meadows
Camp Horizons
Camp Kids Summer Camp
Camp Med-O-Lark
Camp Rim Rock
Camp Shakespeare
Camp St. Charles
Campagna Center 21st Century Camp
Campagna Center Summer Safari
City of Alexandria / Chinquapin
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Commonwealth Academy
Congressional Camp
Creative Cauldron
Creative Play School
Del Ray Artisans Camp
Easter Seals Camp Fairlee (no exhibit)
Educational Theatre Company
Encore Stage and Studio
Eye Level Learning Center
Fairfax Academy
Fairfax Collegiate
Ferrum College
Fun Bot Lab
Georgetown Day School
Hameau Farm in the Big Valley
The Handwork Studio
Infamous Robotics (no exhibit)
Jane Franklin Dance
Khary Stockton Soccer
KidSpanish
Language Stars
Levine’s Summer Music & Arts
Little Theatre of Alexandria
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Mad Science
New Meadow Farm Riding Camp
NOVA Alexandria Music Camp (no exhibit)
NVRPA-Carlyle, Meadowbrook, Potomac
Play-Well TEKnologies
Renaissance Lego Robotics
Science Camp Watonka
SewLab, LLC
Skyline Sport & Health Tennis Camp
Sportrock Climbing Centers
Summer @ Potomac
Summer at St. Patrick’s
Theatre Lab
Timber Ridge Camps
Traveling Players Ensemble
UpCycle’s Fun with Junk
Urban Evolution
Virginia Outside / Fishing Adventures
Washington Sailing Marina
YMCA / APYC Camp Kekoka (no exhibit)
YMCA Camp Silver Beach
YMCA of Metropolitan Washington
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Alexandria PTA Council Summer Camp Directory 2015
Camp Name & Contact Info
Location
Type / Theme
Ages/
Grades
Sessions
Cost per
Session
1 week
sessions:
6/15 – 8/14
$250/wk
Sibling disc
Early Bird:
$225/wk
Description
COED DAY
All Saints Episcopal Montessori
Atrium Camp
Alexandria
Montessori
Atrium
Davette Himes
[email protected]
703-960-4224
www.sharonchapel.org/camp
Arcadia Farm Camp
Ages 18 – 36
mo (with
parent)
Grades K – 3
Ages 3 – 9
Schol &
Financial Aid
may be avail
Alexandria
Farming, food &
cooking
Morgan Maloney
[email protected]
Ages 6 - 11
*must be 6 by
first day of
camp
www.arcadiafood.org/arcadia-farm-camp
The Art League Summer Camp
Alexandria
Fine Art
Ages 5 – 17
Joann Liu
[email protected]
703-683-2323
[email protected]
Baroody Camps
Peter Baroody
[email protected]
703-864-2318
www.baroodycamps.com
Half Day
Alexandria,
Falls Church,
Springfield
Traditional
Ages 5 – 17
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1 week
sessions:
7/6 – 7/31
Transp avail
from Old
Town ($)
$335
$310 Early
bird discount
before 2/23
Multi-session
Sibling
discounts
1 week
sessions:
6/22– 8/21
Basic Art:
$155 Halfday
$345 Fullday
Half- and
Full-Day
Specialty
Camps vary
1 week
sessions:
6/15 – 8/17
$299+
Incorporating the philosophy of Montessori Atrium,
fostering wonder in the gifts and stewardship of the
natural world, children garden, bake, create handwork in
a variety of media - drawing, painting, modeling
beeswax/clay – utilizing indoor and outdoor
environments. Narnia Club for grades 1-3 explores the
beauty and aesthetic of Cathedral architecture,
gargoyles, bookmaking and more culminating in a joyful
celebration at the end of each week.
At Arcadia Farm Camp, campers joyfully discover where
their food comes from through hands-on farming,
cooking and eating experiences. Through interactive,
cooperative and empowering activities, we create the
next generation of sustainable farmers, chefs and eaters
. . . all while having fun! Weekly themes all incorporate
farming, food and fun (tend veggies, care for chickens,
harvest, and play).
Art Camp provides a wonderful way of introducing
children to several forms of visual art. In our basic camp,
each day brings a new project. In specialty camps, the
focus is on immersing the children in one media. Camps
come in whole and half day sessions. Tuition for full day
camp includes a supervised lunch hour. See our catalog
for a complete listing of options.
Baroody Camps is proud to offer programs that provide
enrichment in everything from academics to athletics
and so much more!
Alexandria PTA Council Summer Camp Directory 2015
Camp Name & Contact Info
Bishop Ireton Cardinals Camps
Location
Alexandria
Type / Theme
Sports
Theater
Ages/
Grades
Rising 1st –
12th graders
Peter Hamer
[email protected]
703-212-5190
www.bishopireton.org
Blessed Sacrament School Summer
Camp – Summer of Dr. Seuss
Multi-camp
discount
Bishop Ireton Camps offer the opportunity to participate
in sports and theater while developing individual and
group skills and fostering a love of the activity. Each
camp is conducted by a high-school certified coach/
director -- with the help of student counselors –
providing individual and small group instruction with
constant supervision. Lunch is included in full-day
camps.
Creative thinking and wacky ideas to discover with
emphasis on Dr. Seuss! Weekly swim outing. Week 2
includes roller skating and laser tag. Week 3 is Drama
Camp – learn the basics of acting, singing, set design
and costuming through the stories of Dr. Seuss.
Rising K – 6th
1 week
sessions:
6/17 – 6/26;
7/6 – 7/10
Wk 1: $180
Wk 2 & 3:
$280
Alexandria
Soccer
Ages 2 – 16
Check
website
Check
website
Programs for each age. Curriculum includes a variety of
foot skills, technical drills, tactical practices, freestyle
soccer, small-sided games, coached scrimmages and a
mini-tournament.
1 week
sessions:
6/15 – 8/21
$410
Browne Summer Camp is more than a camp; it is a
family. With counselors and friends cheering them on,
campers are excited to try new activities. Love and
support from staff bolsters their confidence for the
Grand Finale with an audience of over 500! We offer an
exciting array of age- and developmentally appropriate
activities that will capture the interest of every camper!
1 week
sessions:
6/24 – 8/14
$795 $1,450
Includes all
parts,
components,
filament,
electronics,
welding
materials
Half and Full
Day
Alexandria
Traditional
Ages 3 - 13
teenUP: 14 –
15
Steve Marshall
[email protected]
703-960-3000
Sibling
discount
www.browneacademy.org/summer_camp
Building Momentum
Description
Traditional
Theater
877-439-9195
www.challengersports.com
Browne Summer Camp
1 week
sessions:
6/22 – 7/31
Cost per
Session
$150 - $315
Alexandria
Carrie Conques
703-998-4170
[email protected]
British Soccer Camp
Sessions
Arlington
Science
Engineering
Ages 14+
Brad Halsey
[email protected]
www.buidlingmomentum.us
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Art/Design & Technology: create a work of art using
metal, plastic and electronics! Add a 3D printed part
(CAD design). Blend artistry and technology!
Competition Robot Design Challenge: design & build a
robot that can meet multiple challenges! Camp
culminates in robot tournament or race!
Design & Build Your Own 3D Printer: fundamentals of
3D printing, electrical test & measurement theory,
software/firmware manipulation and CAD design.
Alexandria PTA Council Summer Camp Directory 2015
Camp Name & Contact Info
Burgundy Farm Summer Day Camp
Location
Alexandria
Type / Theme
Traditional
CIT: 13 – 16
Hugh Squire
[email protected]
703-842-0480
www.burgundyfarm.org
Camp Arena Stage
Ages/
Grades
Ages 3¾ - 12
Brent Stansell
[email protected]
202-547-3230 x2107
www.shakespearetheatre.org
Campagna Center 21st Century
Summer Program
Dana Taylor
[email protected]
703-414-9641
www.campagnacenter.org
8 week
discount
Description
Burgundy Summer Day Camp offers daily swim, animal
encounters, group games and activities, and a chance
to enjoy nature. Get both nature and nurture at
Burgundy this summer!
Washington,
DC
Multi-Arts
Ages 8 – 15
as of 7/1/15
2 week
session:
7/20 – 7/31
4 week
session:
6/22 – 7/17
9am – 4pm
4 week:
$1,700
2 week:
$950
Campers choose their own schedules from over 75
activities taught by professionals in theater, music,
visual arts, dance, filmmaking and writing. Daily
performances. Extended hours available for a fee.
Explore, discover and create your art in a supportive
and joyful community.
Alexandria
Traditional
Ages 5 – 12
Session 1:
6/29 – 7/31
Session 2:
8/3 – 8/28
Sliding scale
fee for Alex
residents
“Operation Exploration” at Campagna Kids summer
camp features playful and engaging activities centered
on weekly themes. Campers will also travel to local
water parks, sports events and outdoor attractions.
K – Rising 6th
(12 yrs or
younger)
Davy Fearon, Jr
[email protected]
703-232-4334
www.campagnacenter.org
Camp Shakespeare
1&2 week
sessions:
6/15 – 8/7
Cost per
Session
$375/week
Ext Day
Transport.
Anita Maynard-Losh
[email protected]
202-600-4064
www.arenastage.org/camp
Camp Kids Summer Camp
Sessions
Or Weeklly
Non-Res:
$265/wk
DC,
Alexandria,
McLean
Performance
Intensives in
Shakespeare
Ages 7 - 18
2 week
sessions:
6/15 – 8/8
$350 - $1100
Sibling &
multiple
session
discounts
Young actors dive headfirst into the world of the greatest
playwright in history. Under the guidance of theatre
professionals, participants unravel his plays with text
analysis, transform into his characters through voice,
movement and improvisation, wage battles with stage
combat, all using classical theatre techniques. Our
ensembles culminate with a public performance!
JeffersonHouston
School
21st Century
Skills
Rising 6th –
8th graders at
JeffersonHouston
School
5 week
session: 7/6
– 8/6
FREE
21st Century Summer at Jefferson-Houston includes
Peer Mentoring, Job Shadowing, Life Skills, Leadership
Activities and Field Trips.
Youth and family must attend program orientation prior
to start of camp.
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9:30am –
4:30pm
Alexandria PTA Council Summer Camp Directory 2015
Camp Name & Contact Info
Campagna Center Summer Safari
Leslie Yamnicky
[email protected]
703-549-0111 x107
www.campagnacenter.org
City of Alexandria Summer Camps
Senai Beyen
[email protected]
703-746-5570
www.alexandriava.gov/recreation
Commonwealth Academy
Location
Type / Theme
Alexandria
(GW Middle
School)
Traditional
Ages/
Grades
Ages 3 – 5
Alexandria
Traditional
Ages 6 - 16
CIT: 13 - 17
Sessions
Session 1:
6/29 – 7/31
Session 2:
8/3 – 8/28
Cost per
Session
Session 1:
$1,200
Session 2:
$900
Or $300/wk
$75 Reg Fee
$95 - $185
Alex Fun Day Camp: Weekly field trips and daily swim!
Alex Fun Sports Camp: Mornings spent on Sport of the
Week; afternoons for “camper’s choice” and swimming.
Alex Fun Gap Camp: Finish the summer with a bang!
Alex Fun CIT: Learn new skills under supervision of
experienced counselor.
Bring lunch, snack, water bottle and swim gear daily.
Summer math courses for credit, designed for high
school students with a variety of learning styles are a
great way to shore up skills or accelerate studies. Small
class size and deep expertise working with ADHD,
dyslexia and other learning differences. Courses taught
at grade level with compensatory strategies, reflecting
our mission to teach personal responsibility for learning,
encourage academic risk-taking and social success.
Congressional Camp is an ACA accredited coed day
camp located on a beautiful 40-acre campus. Our
diverse programs include day, travel, academic and
specialty camps that offer a summer of new challenges,
old traditions, friends and boundless FUN!
Academic
Rising 9th –
12th graders
5 week
session: 7/7
– 8/13
8am – Noon
$1,250 per
credit course
Falls Church,
VA
Traditional
Travel
Preschool
Academic
Specialty
Athletic
Ages 3 – 14
1 & 2 week
sessions:
6/22-8/24
$375+
Falls Church,
VA
Performing &
Visual Arts
Ages 4 – 14
1, 2, 3 week
sessions:
6/29 – 9/4
$285 - $855
[email protected]
703-548-6912
www.commonwealthacademy.org
Congressional Camp
Dan O’Neil
[email protected]
703-533-9711
www.congocamp.org
Creative Cauldron
Preschool –
rising 9th
grade
Amanda Lovins
[email protected]
703-436-9948 x102
www.creativecauldron.org
Ext Day
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Different theme every week, including: Culinary, Sports,
Science, Fashion, Character (super hero/fairy tale),
Dance, Camping, Safari.
1 week
sessions:
6/22 – 9/4
Alexandria
John Pignone
Description
Arts Adventure Camps use a theme-based approach to
explore performing and visual arts, including nature,
myths and folklore. Professional teaching artists
incorporate drama, music, dance and visual art through
daily treks to local parks (and afternoon swims at local
pools). The result is an original show presented to the
public in lunchtime performances at ArtSpace Falls
Church.
Alexandria PTA Council Summer Camp Directory 2015
Camp Name & Contact Info
Creative Play School
Location
Alexandria
Type / Theme
Traditional
Ages/
Grades
Ages 6 – 10
Kris Solberg
[email protected]
703-836-7090
www.creativeplayschool.biz
Del Ray Artisans Art Camp
Ashley Hammond
703-271-0222
[email protected]
www.educationaltheatrecompany.org
Encore Stage & Studio
Alexandria
Art
Rising 3rd –
9th graders
Fairlington,
Arlington,
Falls Church
Theater & Film
Ages 5 – 18
1 week
sessions:
7/20 – 7/31
9am – 4pm
$275
1 – 3 week
sessions:
6/24 – 8/20
$210 – 740
Ext Day
Arlington
Theatre
Ages 4 – 15
[email protected]
703-548-1154
www.encorestage.org
Eye Level Learning Center
2 week
sessions:
6/22 – 7/31
Cost per
Session
$400
Description
Traditional camp taught by professional staff. Activities
include arts and crafts, drama, group games and
activities, science and engineering. Two week sessions.
8am-5pm
After-care
until 6pm
703-838-4827
http://TheDelRayArtisans.org
Educational Theatre Company
Sessions
1, 2 & 3
week
sessions:
6/22 – 9/4
Scholarships
may be
available.
Sibling
discount
Academic
Ages 3 - 15
Kiersten Weissinger
[email protected]
703-535-3330
www.eyelevelalexandria.com
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Ongoing
1 or more
times / wk
ETC has a camp for all dramatic interests and ages!
Preschoolers learn basic acting skills to create exciting
characters. Older campers experience 1- or 2-week
camps focused on music, comedy film and stage. Teens
in 3-week camp will deepen understanding of classical
text in a staff-directed Shakespeare production,
including training in directing younger campers at the
Potluck Performance on July 11!
$325 – 840
Join us this summer for an exciting theatre adventure! In
It’s Elementary, teaching artists will channel energy and
imagination through story drama and character creation.
Scenes for Tweens emphasizes character study,
improvisation & movement. Stage Door and Tech Camp
campers create a fully staged production. In Summer
Story, campers turn favorite stories into memorable
scenes and skits (brand new!). Internships available.
Varies by
program
Eye Level helps children strengthen and build math,
reading and writing skills in a fun and interactive
environment. The program is individualized to meet the
needs of each child while targeting specific strengths
and weaknesses. Our curriculum focuses on facts and
memorizing as well as critical thinking, problem solving
and reading comprehension. Low student-teacher ratios
help children master and apply skills at their own pace,
while building confidence at the same time!
Ext Day &
Spring
Break
Alexandria
Campers will have the opportunity to experience art
media through varied fun and creative art projects
taught by experienced artists and teachers. Lunch is
provided. Gallery show following each session. One
session limit for each camper, unless space is available.
Alexandria PTA Council Summer Camp Directory 2015
Camp Name & Contact Info
Fairfax Academy
Location
Arlington
Type / Theme
Traditional
Ages/
Grades
Ages 2 – 6th
grade
Brandon Dukstein
[email protected]
703-671-5555
Sessions
On-going
6:30am –
6:30pm
Cost per
Session
Program:
$235/wk
Camp:
$240/wk w/2
wk minimum
Sibling disc
Fairfax Collegiate
Steven Nossal
[email protected]
703-481-3080
www.fairfaxcollegiate.com
Fun Bot Lab
Alexandria +
10 other
NoVA
locations
Academic
Enrichment:
over 80 courses
in 13 subjects
Ages 8 - 14
McLean, VA
Robotics &
Media:
LEGO
Mindstorms,
Stop Motion
movies, NXT,
EV3
Rising K - 8th
graders
Traditional,
Sports, Typing,
Service,
Debate, Dance,
Science
Ages 5 – 18
Art
Ages 3 – 16
Timothy Burns
[email protected]
774-310-1859
www.funbotlab.com
Georgetown Day School Summer
Programs
Washington,
DC
Gregory Henderson
[email protected]
202-295-6179
www.gds.org/campsandclasses
The Handwork Studio
Julia Yosen
[email protected]
610-660-9600
www.thehandworkstudio.com
Alexandria
and other
locations in
CT, DC, DE,
MD, NJ, NY,
PA, VA
2 week
sessions:
6/22-8/28
Half Day
Full Day
Ext Day
1 week (K)
and 2 week
sessions:
6/22 – 8/14
Ext Day
1 week
sessions:
6/15 – 8/21
$465 -$760
Sibling &
early regis
discounts
1 wk: 420
2 wk: $840
Early
registration &
Sibling
discounts
Average is
$425/week
Extended
day
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1 week
sessions
vary by
location
$206 - $600
Description
Dedicated to the concept of academics with fun, fitness
and fantasy. Schedules and activities help young
children grow at their own pace in mind and body. Enjoy
water fun, team sports, nature hikes, games, rides,
music, dance, bowling, arts/crafts, picnics and more.
Lunch & snack included. Breakfast & optional trips extra.
Program: ages 2 – 5. Camp: K – 6th grade.
Fairfax Collegiate is Northern Virginia’s largest
enrichment program, serving over 3,500 students in
2014. Subjects include writing, reading, math, science,
public speaking, test prep, engineering, robotics,
programming, art, design, filmmaking and songwriting.
At Fun Bot Lab, the rhythms of your child’s technical and
creative potential will be harnessed for maximum growth
in a technology camp experience they will never forget!
We use LEGO robotics that excite and motivate kids to
grasp programming and engineering concepts, and
place equal emphasis on digital arts and creativity, with
fun themes. Creative expression and problem solving
have never been this fun!
Younger campers participate in Hopper Day Camp with
specialties like math, touch typing, dance & more.
Middle Schoolers enjoy Debate and Math & Science of
Roller Coasters. High Schoolers choose among 5
service-learning programs, college workshop, and
Dance Intensive (6th – 9th grade) led by Dana Tai Soon
Burgess & Company.
The Handwork Studio, LLC is a kids’ needle arts and
fashion studio. Our purpose is to pass down the tradition
of practical arts like knitting, crocheting, hand and
machine sewing, embroidery, quilting, fashion and crafts
in a fun and relaxed environment.
Alexandria PTA Council Summer Camp Directory 2015
Camp Name & Contact Info
Infamous Robotics
Location
Fairfax (GMU)
Type / Theme
Robotics
Engineering
Ages/
Grades
Ages 7 – 12
Anthony Nunez
[email protected]
www.infamousrobotics.com
Jane Franklin Dance Camp
Jane Franklin
[email protected]
703-933-1111
www.janefranklin.com
Khary Stockton Soccer / The Soccer
Pros
Arlington
Dance/
Theatre
Ages 5 – 10
Leo Soto
[email protected]
571-970-2106
www.languagestars.com
1 week
sessions:
7/13 – 8/14
$300
Sibling
Discount
Description
RE1&2: Prototyping electrical circuits, circuit layout,
testing and applications in robotics from an inventor
point of view.
RE3&4: Programming in the C language, getting
information from the world your robot works in and
coding intelligence into your robot.
Complete both levels and join the Robotics Inventors
Club – invent a robot to solve real world problems.
Daily schedule of theatre games, creative movement
and dance technique, rehearsals and visual arts.
Campers work on a dance theatre performance and
practice speaking roles, learn & create movement, and
make brilliant art projects. Come stretch your muscles
while using your imagination. End-of-week performance
for family and friends.
DC Metro
Traditional
Soccer
Before & After
School
Ages 2 – 17
1 week
sessions
Daily
sessions
$159 - $395
Khary Stockton Soccer promotes well-being through
performing arts, scholastic, creative arts and sports &
movement. Classes and camps develop motor skills,
promote physical fitness and build self-confidence.
The Soccer Pros specialize in soccer instruction &
games. From fundamental skills to games, challenges
and team-building competitions. Also enjoy celebrity
appearances, tumbling, Nerf fencing, basketball,
cheerleading, dance & gymnastics.
Alexandria
Spanish
Immersion
K – 6th grade
1 week
sessions:
6/22 – 7/17
$350
Fun, interactive Spanish camp filled with hands-on
activities to enrich acquisition and production of
Spanish. Instruction will review basic vocabulary and
build production of the language. Students will learn
culture, create crafts and play games. It will be like
travelling to Latin America without leaving home.
Larissa Giacoman
[email protected]
703-212-8908
www.KidSpanish.org
Language Stars
1 week
sessions:
6/22 – 8/13
Cost per
Session
Varies by
level
Sibling &
Military
Discounts
[email protected]
[email protected]
202-679-1389
www.kharystocktonsoccer.com
KidSpanish Summer Immersion
Sessions
Sibling
Discount
Ext Day no extra $
Alexandria
Spanish,
French,
Mandarin,
Arabic
Ages 1 – 10
1 week
sessions:
6/22 – 8/30
HalfDay
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Varies by
option
Prepay and
sibling
discounts
Fun Foreign Language for Kids! We teach foreign
language in the same way they learned their first
language – through full immersion and play! Interacting
with our native-speaking teachers with art, games, and
songs, your child will naturally pick up any of our
languages! Summer options include week-long half-day
camps and weekly classes.
Alexandria PTA Council Summer Camp Directory 2015
Camp Name & Contact Info
Levine’s Summer Music & Arts
Sally Mennel
[email protected]
202-686-8000 ext 1040
www.levinemusic.org
The Little Theatre of Alexandria
Michael Page or Virginia Lacey
[email protected]
[email protected]
703-683-5778
www.thelittletheatre.com
Mad Science
703-536-9897
[email protected]
http://dc.madscience.org/
NOVA Alexandria Summer Music
Camp
Location
Arlington,
American U,
N Bethesda
Type / Theme
Music & Arts
“Fairy Tales &
Folklore – Music
& Magic”
Ages/
Grades
Ages 3½ - 11
Apprentices:
12 - 18
Sessions
3 week
sessions:
6/22 – 7/31
9:30 – 1 or
3:30pm
Ext Day
Description
General Music & Arts Day Camp featuring singing,
dance, arts & crafts, instrument classes, music theater,
instrument building, games/sports/yoga, special guests,
final performances. Each summer a different theme
provides a focus for music, dance, stories, traditions and
art.
Alexandria
Theatre, Dance,
Singing
Ages 3 – 12th
grade
3-day to 2
week
sessions:
5/26 – 8/21
$100 - $660
At LTA, we have a variety of quality theatrical and
performing camps to suit many different interests. We
welcome students at all levels of performing experience!
Alexandria,
Arlington,
Fairfax,
Vienna
Science
Rising 2nd –
6th graders
1 week
sessions:
6/22 – 9/4
$325 full-day
$190 halfday
Ext Day
Sibling
discount
Mad Science offers daily combination of in-class
discovery and exploration, outdoor games and physical
activities, and hands-on applications of the scientific
principles presented. Eight different options to choose
from.
1 week
session:
7/6 – 10
$375 prior to
6/15
$450 after
6/15
$125 for Ext
Day Jazz
Camp
Alexandria
Instrumental
Music
Lisa Eckstein
[email protected]
703-845-6252
Ages 11 -15
with 9mo
experience
on instrument
www.alexandriaban-band.org/summer-camp
NVRPA at Carlyle House, Meadowlark Gardens, Potomac Overlook &
Temple Hall Farm
[email protected]
703-528-5406
www.nvrpa.org/park/potomac_overlook
Cost per
Session
Full Day:
$1200
Half Day:
$830
Extended
am/ pm:
$230 each
Concert Band, String Orchestra, Harp Camp! In addition
to playing in band or orchestra, students will have group
lessons and choose fun elective classes. Space is
limited . . . register early. End-of-camp concert on
Friday, July 10 at 2pm.
Sibling Disc
Alexandria,
Arlington,
Vienna,
Leesburg
Nature
History
Ages 4 - 14
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1 week
sessions:
6/22 – 8/23
$300
Some
discounts
The Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority offers
summer camps at four regional parks. Camp themes
include environmental education, history, civil war
history, and botany.
Alexandria PTA Council Summer Camp Directory 2015
Camp Name & Contact Info
Play-Well TEKnologies
Ian Phillips
[email protected]
919-805-4462
www.play-well.org
Renaissance Lego Robotics &
Technology Camps
Location
Type / Theme
Ages/
Grades
Ages 5 – 12
Sessions
1 week
sessions:
6/15 – 9/4
Cost per
Session
$200 - 225
Alexandria,
Fairfax,
Vienna,
Oakton,
McLean,
Leesburg,
Reston,
Chantilly
Alexandria
Engineering
Lego /
Technology
Ages 5 – 11
1 week
sessions:
6/22 – 8/21
$225 - $400
Alexandria
Machine
sewing,
STEM Arts
Ages 7 – 17,
2nd – 12th
grade
1 week
sessions:
7/7 – 8/22
(2 hrs/day)
or
7 wks of 1.5
hrs/week
$250/week
$262.50 for 7
wks
1 & 2 week
sessions:
6/8 – 8/28
Member:
$199 - $579
Non
Member:
$269 - $699
Linda Klages
[email protected]
703-244-0585
SewLab, LLC
Pamella Shaw
[email protected]
703-646-1428
www.sewlab.net
Skyline Sport and Health Junior
Tennis Camp
Falls Church
Tennis
Ages 4 – 17
Carol de Ocampo
703-820-4100
[email protected]
Sportrock Rock Climbing Camp
9am – 5pm
9am – noon
2pm – 5pm
Alexandria,
Sterling
Rock Climbing
Ages 6 – 16
Sean Taft-Morales
[email protected]
703-212-7625
www.sportrock.com/summercamp
1 week
sessions:
6/22 – 9/4
Ext Day
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$50 regis fee
Day: $70;
Approach:
$350; First
Ascent: $400
Summit:
$450
Description
Kids are naturally gifted creators. They receive added
inspiration from our specially trained instructors while
diving into our massive collections of LEGO®. While
they build elaborate objects, structures and vehicles,
they explore fundamental principles of engineering and
physics, collaborating and creating without fear of
mistakes – joyful with long-lasting impact. Not affililated
with LEGO Group.
Engineering, Robotics, Programming, Electronic Game
Design, Creative Arts! STEM education – Lifetime Skills
– Building A Foundation!
Mix detailed instruction and inventive building to strike a
fun balance between creativity & structure. Experience
Robotics program designed by MIT & Carnegie Mellon.
Develop critical thinking while enjoying sun & fun in the
park or playground!
Learn to machine sew at your own pace in a creative,
encouraging environment with your own pattern packet
and workbook. Classes meet 2 hrs/day for 1 week, or
1.5 hrs/wk for 7 weeks. Max five students per class.
Sewing develops eye-hand coordination, attention to
detail, math & reading skills, self-esteem and creativity.
Embellish each project with unique design elements.
An unforgettable tennis experience, no matter what age
or skill level. Campers hit tons of balls, meet new friends
and enhance their tennis skills in a positive environment!
We build on strengths, correct weaknesses and help
players move to the next level. Camp includes 3-6 hours
of drills, condition exercises, singles/doubles strategies,
competitive match play and games. Quick Start Method
is used for 10 and under players.
Sportrock Rock Climbing Camp is the perfect way for
Quickchild
Starttomethod
used
for of
10climbing.
and under.
your
exploreisthe
world
Kids learn a
Additional
activitiestechniques
– swimming,
soccer,
variety
of climbing
in abasketball,
fun and supportive
dodge ball, football,
karate,
dance
more!
environment
with plenty
of time
for and
playing
games and
participating in team building activities. Camps for a
range of ages and experience levels!
Alexandria PTA Council Summer Camp Directory 2015
Camp Name & Contact Info
Summer @ Potomac
Location
Type / Theme
McLean, VA
Traditional &
Specialty
DC
Traditional
Ages/
Grades
Ages 3.5 – 17
Sessions
6/15 – 8/7
Cost per
Session
Varies by
camp
Wendy Smith
[email protected]
703-749-6317
www.potomacschool.org/summer/index.aspx
Summer at St. Patrick’s
Nursery – 9th
grade
Holli Kitching
[email protected]
202-295-6476
www.stpatsdc.org/summer_programs
Theatre Lab Summer Acting Camp
Jeanne Harrison
[email protected]
703-987-1712
www.travelingplayers.com
For more than 50 years, children have come to Summer
@ Potomac for fun and enrichment and left with
memorable, life-changing experiences. This summer, we
have more than 45 programs that encourage campers to
explore, create and discover. Summer@Potomac
provides friendly, convenient and safe bus service to
neighborhoods throughout the Metro area, included in
camp fees.
$240 - $650
Engage in new and favorite activities; wonder about the
world, create a vision of summer bliss. We are pleased
to partner with GWU coaches for soccer and tennis.
Academic offerings include speech & language, book
club, private tutoring, Mandarin-immersion. Academic
enrichment, artistic opportunities, sports challenges, or
an expert blend of all three – we’ve made a place for
every child to join us this summer!
Ext Day
Washington,
DC
Theatre Arts
Rising 1st –
12th grades
2 week
sessions:
6/22 – 8/14
1 week
session:
8/17 – 8/21
Ext Day
$625 2 wk
$315 1 wk
$985 Musical
$800-985
teen institute
Scholarships
available
The Theatre Lab’s camps are fun, high-energy programs
that allow campers to fully engage their imaginations as
they experience the thrill of creating live theatre.
Campers learn basic techniques for the stage and
develop improv and physical comedy skills for public
performance. Programs include Musical Theatre for Kids
and Teens and Summer Acting Institute for Teens.
Lake Fairfax
Park, Reston
(transp from
Bailey’s
Crossroads
included)
Theatre
performed in the
great outdoors.
Ages 10 – 18
Rising 4th –
12th graders
1 – 7 week
sessions:
6/22 - 8/21
$475 – 4,900
“Little known summer gem for the budding actor.” –The
Washington Post
Beginning, intermediate and advanced training in small
supportive groups of 13 actors. Campers receive
professional direction and designs for their shows.
Faculty to student ratio is 1:4. Selected by National
Endowment for the Arts as 1 of 25 model summer arts
programs!
Terah Herman
[email protected]
202-824-0449
www.theatrelab.org
Traveling Players Ensemble
1 week
sessions:
6/15 – 8/7
Description
Campouts /
backpacking
trips.
Sibling &
Early bird
discounts
Scholarships
available
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Alexandria PTA Council Summer Camp Directory 2015
Camp Name & Contact Info
UpCycle’s Fun With Junk Camp
Location
Type / Theme
Ages/
Grades
Ages 3 – 14
Alexandria
Visual Arts
Alexandria,
Manassas &
Baltimore
Tumbling
Gymnastics
Ninja Warrior
Parkour
Ages 6 - 15
Sailing
Ages 9 - 15
Kelley Organek
[email protected]
703-861-8705
www.upcyclecrc.org
Urban Evolution: Parkour and
Freerunning Summer Camp
Malikah Lakhani
[email protected]
1-855-NINJAS1
www.urbanevo.com
Washington Sailing Marina
Alexandria
Sessions
1 week
sessions:
6/1 – 8/28
Preschool
Elem
Middle
1 week
sessions
1pm - 6pm
Ext Day
after 6pm
Amy Zang
[email protected]
703-505-9353
www.washingtonsailingmarina.com
1 week
sessions:
6/1 – 8/21
Cost per
Session
$240
$400/week
Sibling/friend
discount:
$100 off
each
attendee
$395+
Sibling &
multi-session
discounts
Description
At UpCycle’s Fun With Junk camp, children participate
in art experiences with reusable materials. Our creative
camps provide hands-on explorations and project work,
using a variety of media and art supplies. We’ll be
tinkering, sculpting, painting, sewing and working in
mixed media. Activities vary each session. Campers
bring a water bottle, snack and lunch.
Parkour is the art of moving through the environment in
efficient and interesting ways! Freerunning is Urban
Acrobatics incorporating Parkour movements alongside
aesthetically impressive skills. Each session includes
one day of outdoor training. Our 4,200sf facility
emulating an urban setting is designed to offer a sense
of adventure while emphasizing safety and discipline.
Four days in our facility and one day travelling to Great
Falls and other outdoor training sites.
Summer fun Along the Potomac River – join us in a
great adventure of learning to sail in a fun, safe
environment. We are a hands-on sailing camp – learning
by doing is the best way to enjoy this wonderful sport.
COED DAY / OVERNIGHT
Virginia Outside / Virginia Fishing
Adventures
Tee Clarkson
[email protected]
804-272-6362
http://virginiaoutside.com/
Northern VA,
Stafford,
Richmond,
Charlottesville
Fishing,
Mountain
Biking,
Kayaking
Ages 6 - 16
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1 week
sessions:
6/16 – 9/3
$425 - 550
Virginia Outside / Virginia Fishing Adventures overnight
fishing and fly fishing camps. We also offer mountain
bike, kayak touring and fishing day camps.
Alexandria PTA Council Summer Camp Directory 2015
Camp Name & Contact Info
YMCA of Metropolitan Washington
Paloma Jimenez
[email protected]
703-838-8085
www.ymcadc.org
Location
Alexandria,
Arlington,
Edgewater,
MD
Type / Theme
Traditional
Ages/
Grades
Ages 3 - 17
CIT: 13 -15
Sessions
1 & 2 week
sessions:
6/22 – 9/3
Cost per
Session
Varies by
camp
Description
The YMCA of Metro Washington offers day, overnight
and specialty camps! Special interests include cooking,
theater, water sports, science, rock climbing, animals
and paintball/laser tag!
COED OVERNIGHT
Camp Hidden Meadows
Tom Bryant
[email protected]
800-600-4752
www.camphiddenmeadows.com
Camp Horizons
Allegheny
Mountains,
WV
Traditional,
Adventure,
Farming, Arts,
Rafting, Horseback Riding,
Rock Climbing
Ages 7 – 16
1 – 4 week
sessions:
6/14 – 8/15
$855/wk
Harrisonburg,
VA
Traditional
Ages 7 – 17
1 & 2 week
sessions
$1,200 –
$2,950
Camp Horizons is located on 300 acres in the
Shenandoah Valley and features high/low ropes,
climbing wall, sports, aquatics, and specialty camps in
Adventure, Equestrian, Leadership and Mountain Biking.
We can’t wait to welcome your camper to their best
summer ever and their new home away from home.
Washington,
ME
Arts
Ages 8 – 16
2, 4, 6, 8 wk
sessions:
6/26 – 8/19
$3,300 $8,900
Founded in 1967 on Washington Lake, ME. Noncompetitive atmosphere focused on art. Over 50 activity
choices (all elective schedule) in an enriching, diverse
community. Cabins with hot-water bathrooms. Buffetstyle meals.
1 & 2 week
sessions:
6/21 - 8/15
$775/wk
$1,355/2 wks
Camp St. Charles provides sessions full of a wide range
of activities including boating, ropes, horseback riding,
swim lessons, archery, riflery and more! Try out the
program during our Spring parent-child weekend or visit
an Open House on March 9, April 12 or May 17!
Early regis &
multi-week
discounts
Martin Brennan
[email protected]
540-896-7600
www.camphorizonsva.com
Camp Med-O-Lark
Rising 4th –
11th grade
Scott Weinstein
[email protected]
207-845-2555
www.medolark.com
Camp St. Charles
Laura Hall
[email protected]
301-934-8799
www.campstcharles.org
Newburg, MD
Catholic
Traditional
Ages 6 – 15
Mentors: 14
– 15
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Sibling
discount
Spectacular location, great staff, quality program!
Horseback riding, arts & crafts, whitewater rafting, wall &
rock climbing, sailing, mountain boarding and biking,
organic gardening, farm animals, canoeing,
backpacking, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, zip-line &
high ropes, fishing, swimming. ACA accredited. Shuttle
from N. Virginia.
Alexandria PTA Council Summer Camp Directory 2015
Camp Name & Contact Info
Easter Seals Camp Fairlee
Location
Type / Theme
Chestertown,
MD
Special Needs &
all types of
disabilities
Ferrum, VA
Academic
Sallie Price
[email protected]
410-778-0566
www.de.easterseals.com/fairlee
Ferrum College Summer Enrichment
Camp
Chip Phillips
[email protected]
888-508-7822
www.ferrum.edu/fcsec
Timber Ridge Camps
High View,
WV
Traditional
Marcus Downey
[email protected]
571-221-4828
www.ymcacampkekoka.org
YMCA Camp Silver Beach
Kimberly Cross
[email protected]
757-442-4634 / 877-231-2012
www.campsilverbeach.org
Ages 9 – 13
Ages 6 – 16
CIT: Age 16
Jill Goden
[email protected]
410-833-4080
www.cacaponrivercamps.com
YMCA / APYC Camp Kekoka
Ages/
Grades
Ages 6 – 21
Kilmarnock,
VA (Northern
Neck)
Traditional
Jamesville,
VA (Eastern
Shore)
Traditional
Ages 9 – 15
CIT: 15 – 16
Ages 8 - 16
TAC: rising
9th-11th
LDP: rising
10th & 11th
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Sessions
6 day and
12 day
sessions,
June –
August
Cost per
Session
Avg $1,200
per session
Description
Traditional, residential, fully accessible camp experience
for children with all types of disabilities including DD,
CP, MD, Autism. Staff-to-camper ratio is 1:3 (autism
1:1). Climbing tower, zip line, ropes, horseback riding,
canoeing, swimming, arts/crafts, fishing, nature. Near
Chesapeake Bay. Dietary needs accommodated. New
cabins, health center and activity center in 2015. Also
weeks for adults over 21.
1 week
sessions:
7/12 – 7/25
$675
2, 3, 4, 7
week
sessions:
6/18 – 8/7
$3,400 –
$8,900
Since 1955, Timber Ridge Camps have provided
amazing summer experiences. Our free choice
programming includes state-of-the-art Wake Board Park
and Circus Trapeze. Modern cabins with full bathrooms
provide many comforts. Our Longest Tradition: New
Friendships.
1 week
sessions:
6/28 – 8/7
$500/week
Camp Kekoka is built around an awesome relationship
between the Peninsula Metropolitan YMCA and the
Alexandria Police Youth Camp. Our staff includes the
best YMCA counselors and Alexandria police officers,
for the safest, most fun camp experience! Nearly 100
acres of bayfront property provides tubing, kayaking,
water skiing, basketball, archery, cooking, and more!
1 week
sessions:
6/14 – 6/20,
6/28– 8/8
TAC: 6/287/18
LDP: 7/19 –
8/8
$870 / week
TAC & LDP:
$2625
Located on the Chesapeake Bay with 1200 ft. of pristine
shoreline. Our 151 acres include an Alpine II Challenge
Course, zip line, swimming pools, sailing, kayaking,
water slide, air-conditioned cottages, bay-front dining,
tennis courts, and skate park. Our well-trained summer
staff comes from all over the world.
TAC: Teen Adventure Camp
LDP: Leadership Development Program
Sibling
discount
Y Member,
Sib/Friend,
Multi-week
Discounts
Hands-on, interactive learning on a college campus with
a variety of fun activities and challenging projects!
Classes include: engineering, French, writing, music,
cooking, drawing, chess, CSI, living 1800-style, theater,
The Ferrum Challenge and Hogwarts Academy. A
variety of social and recreational activities to promote
personal growth, team-building and appreciation for
individuality. Attitude of “I CAN DO IT” reinforced daily.
Alexandria PTA Council Summer Camp Directory 2015
Camp Name & Contact Info
Location
Type / Theme
Ages/
Grades
Sessions
Cost per
Session
Description
BOYS OVERNIGHT
New Meadow Farm Riding Camp
Steeles
Tavern, VA
Riding
Ages 7 - 13
6/14 – 6/20
8/9 – 8/15
$1,630
New Meadow Farm in the Shenandoah Valley is a
haven for horse lovers. We are a family-owned and
operated camp that only takes 30 campers at a time,
maintaining the family atmosphere and allowing us to
pay personal attention to each camper. We have daily
lessons and trails, a cross-country course, opportunities
to compete in shows and clinics run by nationally
recognized professionals.
Hawley, PA
Science, Sports,
Adventure,
Waterfront, Dirt
Bikes
Ages 8 - 16
2 – 8 week
sessions:
beginning
6/27
$2700 (2 wk)
$4600 (4 wk)
Science, Sports and Adventure with a full range of
waterfront, craft, dirt-bike, marksmanship and archery
activities. Facilities include modern cabins, science
buildings, great sports areas, private lake and one of the
most extensive ropes adventure courses in the North
East. ACA accredited and a Money Back Guarantee for
first timers; we are the best choice for your summer.
[email protected]
610-825-9838
www.newmeadowcamp.com
Science Camp Watonka
[email protected]
570-226-4779
www.watonka.com
Discounts
available
GIRLS OVERNIGHT
Camp Carysbrook
Riner, VA
Traditional
Ages 6 - 16
1 & 2 week
sessions:
6/22 – 8/10
$925 - $1820
Our 92nd Season! Camp Carysbrook is a 200-acre camp
nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains just south of
Roanoke. Traditional girls’ summer camping includes
English horseback riding, synchronized swimming,
caving, rock climbing, drama, dance, tennis, tumbling,
team sports, ecology. A summer to remember where
girls schedule their activities, learn independence and
discover their unique abilities.
Yellow Spring,
WV
Traditional
Ages 6 - 15
2 week
sessions:
6/28 – 8/8
1 wk minisessions
1 wk riding
(Jun & Aug)
$2,550
Horseback riding, aquatics, sports, performing arts, arts
and crafts, FUN evening programs and more!
Colleen Hagan Egl
[email protected]
540-382-1670
www.campcarysbrook.com
Camp Rim Rock
Joe Greitzer
[email protected]
347-746-7625
www.camprimrock.com
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Sibling
discount
Alexandria PTA Council Summer Camp Directory 2015
Camp Name & Contact Info
Hameau Farm in the Big Valley
Location
Belleville, PA
Type / Theme
Cow Camp
Ages/
Grades
Ages 8 – 14
Audrey Gay Rodgers
[email protected]
717-667-3731
www.hameaufarm.com
New Meadow Farm Riding Camp
Steeles
Tavern, VA
Riding
Ages 7 – 17
[email protected]
610-825-9838
www.newmeadowcamp.com
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Sessions
2 week
sessions:
6/28 – 8/7
1, 3, 4, 7
week
sessions:
6/21 – 8/15
Cost per
Session
$2,225
Sibling
discount
$1,630 – 10,
470
Description
Hameau Farm in the Big Valley opens its barn doors for
an opportunity to explore and grow in a picturesque
dairy farm setting. Mornings -- discover with carefully
chosen, nurturing counselors, the soft wet nose of a
newborn calf or the cry of a hungry baby goat. Afternoons and evenings are equally active with your choice
of activities. Optional overnight canoe adventure
explores one of Pennsylvania’s historic, scenic rivers.
“The experience will mooove you!”
New Meadow Farm in the Shenandoah Valley is a
haven for horse lovers. We are a family-owned and
operated camp that only takes 30 campers at a time,
maintaining the family atmosphere and allowing us to
pay personal attention to each camper. We have daily
lessons and trails, a cross-country course, opportunities
to compete in shows and clinics run by nationally
recognized professionals.