Summer Camps
What do parents do with their elementary school aged kids during the long hot summer, holiday breaks, and any other time that school isn’t in session? The Shepherd community has compiled this list of summer camps/summer programs and other day-off activities to help you figure that out. While these programs are not specifically endorsed by or affiliated with Shepherd, they are suggested by folks like you—parents of Shepherd students and former Shepherd students, faculty and good neighbors.
Parents, if you would like to add a summer camp to this list, or if you’re aware of updated information for any of the programs currently listed, please contact us.
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Adventure Theatre
Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo
Summer musical theatre workshop
For ages 1-15
Theatre, light saber, clowning; professional theatre for families with children
301-634-2268
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Arena Stage
Location: Georgetown Vitiation Preparatory School
1524 35th St. NW
Ages 8-15
Glee show choir, acting, rock band, filmmaking, hip-hop dance, painting, among 75 activities
202-600-4064
www.arenastage.org/camp
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Audubon Naturalist Society
Summer Nature Camps
8940 Jones Mill Rd., Chevy Chase
Spring break camps, overnight camps available
Separate camping activities for pre-K and K, grades 1-2, grades 3-4, pre-teens, teens
Costa Rica family adventure offered.
301-652-9188, ext. 15
www.auduboncamp.org
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Bach to Rock Rock Band Camp
4819 St. Elmo Ave., Bethesda
877-227-8558
B2rmusic.com
info@br2music.com
b2r@b2rmusic.com
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Barrie Camp
13500 Layhill Dr., Silver Spring
For boys and girls through teens
Arts and crafts, boating, counselor-in-training program, computers, dance, drama, field trips, hiking, horseback riding, martial arts, music, photography, sports, swimming, yoga
Overnight camping option
Sibling discount
Extended day available
Transportation option
www.barrie.org/barrie-camp
pvogdes@barrie.org
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Beauvoir Summer Program
National Cathedral Elementary School
3500 Woodley Rd. NW
For ages 3-11
Day camp for boys and girls
Arts and crafts, counselor-in-training program, drama/theatre, educational activities, field trips, music, photography, sports, swimming
Extended day available
202-537-2313
www.beauvoirschool.org
hsquire@cathedral.org
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Budding Yogis Yoga Camp
3838 Northampton St. NW
For ages 5-12
Offers kids the chance to practice mindful yoga; includes arts and crafts and games
202-686-1104
www.buddingyogis.com
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Camp Aristotle
The Auburn School
For ages 5-13
For boys and girls
Overnight camping options
Special needs accommodations
Extended day available
9545 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring
703-793-9353
www.camparistotle.org
info.silversring@camparistotle.org
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Camp Creativity
Corcoran College of Art and Design
1801 35th St. NW
For ages 5-16
Day camp for boys and girls
Arts and crafts featured
“Designing the Future,” “Art of Turkey,” “Starry Night,” “Dragons of the World,” Book Master” and more
Extended day available
202-639-1805
www.corcoran.org/campcreativity
mshannon@corcoran.org
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Camp Shakespeare
507 and 516 Eighth St. SE
For ages 9-18
Two-week day camp sessions led by Shakespeare Theatre Company teaching artists on the artistry and process of classic theatre
202-547-5688
www.shakespearetheatre.org
sjameson@shakespearetheatre.org
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Casa Italiana Language School
595 Third St. NW
Day camp for boys and girls and teens
Arts and crafts, cooking, drama/theatre, sports
202-638-1348
www.csaitalianaschool.org
casaitaliana2000@gmail.com
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CASA (Creative Arts and Summer Adventure) at Sheridan
Sheridan School
4400 36th St. NW
For ages 3-16
day camping for boys and girls
Extended day available
Arts and crafts, counselor-in-training, cooking, dance, drama/theatre, educational activities
202-507-7729
www.casaatsheridan.org
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Chess Camp
Morning, afternoon, and all-day sessions
For ages 5-16
Beginners through advanced welcome
888-652-43777
www.chesscamp.com
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CommuniKids Children’s Language Center
4719 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Co-ed day camp for ages 3-6
Instruction in Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic and Portuguese
Arts and crafts, educational activities, music, sports, yoga
Extended day available
After-school and weekend enrichment classes available
202-363-0122
www.communikids.com
www.communikidspreschool.com
dc@communikids.com
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Create Arts Center
816 Thayer Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
For ages 6-12; ages 13-14 can be Counselors in Training
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Before- and after-care available!
When school is out, art is in at Create! We offer fun, art-filled camps all summer long! Activities change from week to week, and may include different art projects such as drawing, painting, cartooning, sculpture, pottery, sewing, puppetry, plus lunchtime games and more
301-588-2787
www.createartscenter.org/art-camp/summer-camp
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DAR Museum
1776 D St. NW
Quilting, crafts, hands-on activities, tours, field trips, early-American culture
202-879-3240
www.dar.org/museum
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DC Department of Parks & Recreation
Assorted locations in all eight wards of D.C.
Day camps for boys and girls, ages 3-18
Arts and crafts, tennis, Spanish, sports, swimming, therapeutic recreation, environmental
All camps will go on at least one field trip and one swimming trip
Extended day available
202- 671-0372
www.dpr.dc.gov
summercamps@dc.gov
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D.C. Youth Orchestra Program
Eastern High School, 1700 E. Capitol St. NE
Regular program is for ages kindergarten through 12th grade
Summer camp for 5th through 9th graders and also beginners; two sessions
Registration discount available through May 1
202-698-0123
www.dcyop.org
ava@dcyop.org
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Duke Ellington School of the Arts
3500 R St. NW
For ages 10-14
Four workshops daily: dance, theatre, vocal music, visual arts
Includes building sets, costume design, script development and more
202-333-2555
www.ellingtonarts.org
info@ellingtonarts.org
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D.C. Jewish Community Center
16th and Q Streets NW
For pre-K through 12th grade
Swimming, art, music, sports, cooking, trips, ice skating, theatre
202-777-3270
www.washingtondcjcc.org/kids-and-parents/camp/
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Edmund Burke Summer Programs
Edmund Burke School
4101 Connecticut Ave. NW
For ages 7-17
Arts, sports, academics, travel
202-362-8882
www.eburke.org
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Enrichment Centers
RAP International Ministries Inc.
3553 East Capitol St. NE
and
Cavalry Baptist Church
755 Eighth St. NW
For grades K-12
Extended day available
Arts and crafts, counselor-in-training, computers, cooking, dance, drama/theatre, educational activities, field trips, photography, yoga
Sibling discounts available
301-229-8000
www.enrichmentcenters.com
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Evergreen Summer Camp
10700 Georgia Ave, Wheaton
For ages 3-12
Creative and academic activities
Before- and after-care available
Multiweek discounts available
301-942-5979
www.evergreenschool.com
camp@evergreenschool.com
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Family Dinosaur Camp
711 E St. SE, #104
One-week spring break camps available
One-week summer camp sessions
Led by paleontologist Peter M. Kranz
202-547-3326
www.dinosaurfund.org
dinosaurfund@juno.com
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GDS Summer Program
Georgetown Day School
4530 MacArthur Blvd. NW
For ages 5-18
Extended day available
Arts and crafts, dance, educational activities, sports
202-274-1687
www.gds.org/campsandclasses
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Georgetown Day School
4530 MacArthur Blvd. NW
For ages 5-18
Weekly sports, arts, dance, day camps, academic camps
202-274-1683
www.gds.org/campsandclasses
vahuja@gds.org
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Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture
7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo
Classes and camps in visual arts, festival and special concerts, environmental education, plus fully restored
1921 carousel
301-634-2222
www.glenechopark.org
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Grace Summer Program
Grace Episcopal Day School
9411 Connecticut Ave., Kensington
For ages 3-13
Before- and after-care available
General camp, academic, Spanish instruction, technology, nature, art, soccer, “About Town,” body movement, filmmaking
301-949-5860, ext. 54
www.geds.org
summercamp@geds.org
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ID Tech Camp
At American University
Massachusetts at Nebraska Avenues NW
For ages 7-18
Game design, 3-D modeling, Web design, filmmaking, programming, robotics.
Online registration offers discount with code DC23
888-709-8324
www.internaldrive.com
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Junior Thunderbolts Baseball Camp
Nolte Field
200 Denver Rd. off Dale Drive, Silver Spring
For boys and girls ages 8-15
Fundamentals, conditioning, discipline, baseball values, healthy lifestyle choices
Instruction by college players and their adult coaches
301-270-0794
www.tbolts.org/jrtbolts_web/junior_home2.htm
Tboltsbaseball@gmail.com
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Kaizen Karate
At Congregation Tifereth Israel
7701 16th St. NW
Ages 5-12
Karate instruction, outdoor sports, belt exams, swimming, swim lessons, field trips
Sibling and multiple-week discounts
Before-care, after-care offered
Early-bird discount (register by March 31) includes free before and aftercare
301-938-2711
www.kaizenkaratemd.com
info@kaizenkaratemd.com
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Kids and Culture Camp 2013 Registration Is Open
Location: Community Academy Charter School
33 Riggs Rd. NE
Ages 3-12
June 24-July 19
Weeklong focuses on Egypt, Hawaii, Mexico, India; chess, sign language, yoga
Early registration discount through April 1
Before- and aftercare available
202-643-8787
www.kidsandculture.com
info@kidsandculture.com
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Language Fundamentals Spanish Immersion Summer Camp
4823 Fairmont Ave., Bethesda
Ages 3-8
For boys and girls
Arts and crafts, educational activities, field trips, music, swimming
Extended day available
301-312-5979
www.languagefundamentals.com
info@languagefundamentals.com
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Levine School of Music
2801 Upton St. NW
For ages 3-12
Extended day available
Arts and crafts, dance, drama/theatre, educational activities, music (well, of course!), yoga
Sibling discount available
202-686-8000, ex. 1040
www.levineschool.org
camp@levineschool.org
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Living Classrooms of the National Capital Region
Discovery Creek and Discovery Adventure Camps
Locations include Gangplank Marina, Southeast Waterfront;
Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, 1550 Anacostia St. NE;
The Historic Schoolhouse, 4954 MacArthur Blvd. NW
Day camps and overnight weeklong out-of-town camps available
For ages 4-9 and 10-14
Extended day and transportation available
Arts and crafts, boating, counselor-in-training program, educational activities, field trips, hiking, photography, rock climbing, sports
202-488-0627, ext.236
www.livingclassroomsdc.org/summercamp.html
azuk@livingclassrooms.org
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Lowell Summer Programs
1640 Kalmia Rd. NW
For ages pre-K through 14
Program on 8-acre campus includes daily swimming in our indoor pool and lots of activities from which to choose including: robotics, Spanish, air-brushing, drums, computer animation, woodworking, sports and more.
202-577-2006, 202-577-2091
www.lowellschool.org/community_programs/summer.aspx
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Mad Science Summer Camps
For ages 6-11
Half- and full-day options available
One, two- and three-week camps available
301-593-4777
www.madscience.org/dc
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Math Tree
For ages 6-15
Extended day available
Educational activities featured
Sibling discount available
877-628-4987
www.mathtree.com
drshortcut@mathtree.com
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Metropolitan Nursery School
3401 Nebraska Ave. NW
For ages 3-5
Children explore, discover and make friends both indoors and outdoors
202-362-8746
www.nationalchurch.org
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National Building Museum
401 F St. NW
For ages 8-11
Extended day available
Arts and crafts, dance, educational activities, field trips, photography
202-272-2448
www.nbm.org/families-kids/summer-camp.html
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Passport to Summer
Washington International School
1690 36th St. NW
Specialty camps for ages 5-12
Language immersion in Spanish, French, Chinese and ESL for ages 4-16
August camps for ages 5-16
Extended day available
202-243-1791
www.wis.edu
summercamp@wis.edu
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PBMS Summer Program
Paint Branch Montessori School
10309 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring
301-434-0373
Ages 2-12
For boys and girls
Arts and crafts
Extended day available
www.pbmontessori.com
info@pbmontessori.com
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Princess Mhoon Dance Institute
932 Philadelphia Ave.
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-565-8151
info@princessmhoondance.com
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Quality Time Early Learning Center
8101 Georgia Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-588-3350-phone
301-588-6006-fax
www.qtelc.com
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Silver Stars Gymnastics
2701 Pittman Dr., Silver Spring
For ages 3-15
Age-appropriate skill development in the fun and safe environment of an Olympic-style gym.
Special needs help available.
Open gym and classes offered.
Birthday parties available
301-589-0938-phone
301-589-1717-fax
www.gosilverstars.com
ssgoffice@gosilverstars.com
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Smithsonian Summer Camp
S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Dr. SW, Suite 3077
Day camp for boys and girls and teens
Arts and crafts, counselor-in-training program, computers, cooking, dance, drama/theatre, educational activities, field trips, music, photography
Extended day available
202-633-3030
www.residentassociates.org/camp
tsacamp@si.edu
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St. Albans School Summer Programs
Mt. St. Alban, 3100 Wisconsin Ave. NW
For ages 4-18
Day camp for boys and girls
Extended day available
Counselor-in-training program, computers, educational activities, photography, sports, swimming
202-537-6450
www.stalbansschool.org/summer
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St. Columba’s Summer Day Camp
4201 Albemarle St. NW
Art, music, science, literature
Visiting artists featured
363-4110
www.columba.org/community/youth/daycamp.html
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St. Patrick’s
4700 Whitehaven Pkwy.
For nursery age-ninth grade
June 21-Aug. 20
Extended day available
Nature-science, reading, writing, math, soccer, swimming instruction, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, technology, cooking, outdoor adventure, overnight camping, counselor-in-training, plus an “Eco-Teach” trip to Costa Rica
202-342-2813
www.stpatsdc.org/summer_programs
summerprogram@stpatsdc.org
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Strathmore
5301 Tuckerman Ln., Bethesda
301-581-5100
www.strathmore.org/education
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Sugarfoots Performing Arts Summer Camp
Location: The Washington Ethical Society
7750 16th Street, NW
For Ages 5-13 – 7-Weeks
Closing Dinner Theatre Performance
Acting, Dance, Music, Art
Company Chef — Exquisite Kid-Friendly Meals
Early Tuition Discount for first 20 Applicants; Before 4/30 — $1,350
After 4/30 — $1,750. Special Offer Not Available on the Web
202-723-8890
www.sugarfoots.com
bwilson@sugarfoots.com
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The Little Gym
1386 Lamberton Dr., Silver Spring
Website:www.tlgofsilverspringmd.com
For 4 months-12 years
Builds motor skills and confidence in a warm and safe environment
Includes “Spring into Summer Camp” and “Anytime Summertime Kids Camp” for 3- to 8-year-olds
301-681-7005
866-485-4543
www.thelittlegym.com
tlgofsilverspringmd@thelittlegym.com
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The Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic Arts
733 Eighth St. NW
For ages 6-19
For boys and girls
Extended day available
Drama/theatre and music
202-824-0449
www.theatrelab.org
contact@theatrelab.org
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TIC Summer Camp
George Washington University
2100 Foxhall Rd. NW
For ages 7-15
Extended day available
Counselor-in-training, computers, drama/theatre, educational activities, sports
Sibling discount available
Second site at French International School, Bethesda
703-876-2868
www.ticcamp.com
emily@ticcamp.com
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Tiger Elite Basketball, Speed and Agility Camp
At Wilson High School, 3950 Chesapeake St. NW
For boys-girls ages 6-13
Five one-week camps
Morning and full-day camps
Before-and aftercare available
Multiple-sibling discounts available
Multiple-week discounts available
202-262-1634
Desdunham9@gmail.com
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Washington Animal Rescue League
71 Oglethorpe St. NW
Washington, DC 20011
Session 1, Animals & Art, open to 15 campers, ages 8-12, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., $275 ($250 by May 1)
Session 2, All About Animals: meet dogs, cats, snakes, lizards, pigs, horses, sheep and other animals (field trips and visitors), open to 15 campers, ages 9-12, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., $350 ($325 by May 1)
Session 3, Dog Training 101 –Tricks, Treats, & Tips, open to only 8 campers, ages 11-13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., $250 ($225 by July 1)
202-726-2556, ext. 247
www.warl.org
debbie@warl.org
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Washington International School
3100 Macomb St. NW
For ages 5-16
Extended day available
Counselor-in-training, educational activities
202-243-1727
www.wis.edu
summercamp@wis.edu
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Westwind Discoveries
For grades K-8
French immersion featured.
Spring break and summer camps, classes, excursions and travel
301-231-5352
www.westwinddiscoveries.com
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World Music Summer Camp
The Harbor School
7701 Bradley Blvd., Bethesda
Ages 5-12
For boys and girls
Arts and crafts, dance, educational activities, music
Sibling discount
Extended day available
301-910-1669
www.musickidsprogram.com
info@musickidsprogram.com
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YMCA of Metropolitan Washington
1112 16th St. NW, Seventh Floor
Fop ages 5-16
Residential camp and day camp options
Extended day available
Arts and crafts, boating, counselor-in-training, cooking, dance, drama/theatre, field trips, horseback riding,
martial arts, overnight camping, sports, swimming
Sibling discount available
800-473-9622
