Astar Explorer STEM Academy is a unique and innovative space located in the Fair Oaks Mall. We believe in a hands-on approach that inspires students through impactful learning in our STEM Spring & Summer camps which offer innovative opportunities to explore and engage with MIT STEM.  Astar Explorer’s early childhood education nurtures young minds to learn today and lead tomorrow. Learn more and register for camps at Astarexplorer.com,  Info@astarexplorer.com  or call 571-619-3478.

Bach to Rock's modern music camps give kids the chance to unleash their inner rock star — even if they’ve never played an instrument before! We offer spring, winter, and summer music camps for kids and teens, including week-long, partial-week, half-day, and day camps. We teach kids how to play the music they know and love. Kids have a blast learning to play hit songs and performing with other campers! Camps are available for ages 4-17 with locations in Bethesda, Gaithersburg, McLean, Lansdowne, and South Riding. Enroll now!

Camp Hidden Meadows is an all-gender sleepaway camp for ages 7–16, offering flexible one- and two-week sessions. Our program blends independent exploration with a strong sense of community, guided by our core values: Adventure, Community, Confidence, and Respect. With 40+ activities and out-of-camp trips across West Virginia, campers grow through hands-on, unplugged experiences in a nurturing environment where they can be themselves and try new things! Older campers unlock new adventures: Earth Expeditions outdoor adventure program (Finishing 7th - 8th grade), our Counselor-In-Training program (Finishing 10th grade), and for the first time in Summer 2026, an International Earth Expeditions trip to Iceland (Finishing 9th - 10th grade)!

Camp Twin Creeks is where friendships flourish, childhood thrives, and independence grows. During two weeks of traditional overnight camp, children become part of a lifelong community. By unplugging from technology and everyday distractions, campers connect with new friends and mentors, try new things, and develop confidence and independence. Camp Twin Creeks has a stunning location in the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia. Our carefully selected staff provides endless opportunities for fun experiences. Activities span four program areas: Land Sports, Water Sports, Arts, and Adventure. For over 25 summers, our camp has been led by husband-and-wife directors. Programming, staff training, and all endeavors are guided by the four pillars of our Youth Development Philosophy.

Children's Science Center Lab's Camps offer kids an opportunity to explore STEM concepts in a fun, exciting way. Our experienced team of STEM Educators work with small groups of campers to create, design, tinker, and more.  These skills will serve as their tool kit for the future and will ignite curiosity in a truly one-of-a-kind experience!   With a new theme weekly, summer will be packed with discovery, leaving campers with an even greater love of science! We offer a variety of fun options in week-long and single day camps.  Visit our website for more details – www.childsci.org.

Spark Creativity All Summer Long! Children’s Art Classes Alexandria opens this June—and our Summer 2026 Art Workshops are now open for registration! Designed for young artists ages 3–18, our workshops explore drawing, painting, clay, watercolor, anime/manga, mixed media, and even specialty themes like Pokémon Artistic Academy. Our award winning curriculum builds confidence, creativity, and real artistic skills in a fun, supportive studio environment. Workshops run June 29–August 14 Alexandria, VA Register today: va-alexandria.childrensartclasses.com Spaces are limited—save your child’s spot for a colorful and inspiring summer!

Creator Camp is excited to return to the DMV for Summer 2026! Featured on Shark Tank, our camps are designed to inspire the next generation of digital innovators in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. We offer specialized tracks in filmmaking, YouTube content creation, animation, and game design. Our hands-on approach ensures that every camper leaves with a project they are proud of and skills that last a lifetime. With weekly sessions running from June to August, there’s no better place for your child to explore the intersection of art and technology. Sign up now for a summer of creation!

Imagination Stage Summer Camps  June 8-Aug 21 Explore, create, and collaborate with one (or more) of Imagination Stage’s many camp options in acting, musical theatre, filmmaking, and more! We have availability in several camps this summer for ages 4 and up. 4-Week Musical Production Camps for rising Gr 5-9 include Aladdin. and The Addams Family Musical  While most of our camps are in Bethesda, a few take place in Rockville and NW DC. New location this summer, Takoma ES, with camps that include Camp Access and ASL Theatre Sampler.  Financial assistance is available! Learn more and register on our website: https://imaginationstage.org/camps/ 

Independent Lake Camp is a premier overnight summer camp in the Poconos with powerful, individualized programming. For 30+ years, ILC has been making a difference in kids’ lives - supporting camper choice, creativity, and personal growth.  Campers choose from a wide range of activities: Circus, Trapeze, Sports, Fitness, Gymnastics, Archery, Go-Karts, Art, Theatre, Dance, Magic, Music, Recording Studio, Skatepark, Digital Arts, Moviemaking, RPG/D&D, Rocketry, Climbing Wall, High Ropes, Water-ski, Lake, Pool, Horseback, & Nature. ILC’s diverse community, outstanding facilities, and talented staff fosters confidence, independence, skill-building, and lasting friendships!  Check out Independentlake.com for session date options and watch their videos to learn more!

Jr. Wizards and Mystics Basketball Camps are first and foremost teaching programs; designed to emphasize fundamental instruction, individual improvement and team concepts in a fun yet structured environment. Summer camp is for ages 6-14 of various skill levels. Campers will work every day on the fundamental skills needed to become a better player in a fast paced and fun environment. Click here to register today!

Get ready for a summer of creativity and coding! Panda Programmer’s Summer Tech Camps offer hands-on projects in game development, animation, and interactive design—perfect for curious kids in grades 1–8. Campers explore real coding concepts in a fun, supportive environment led by experienced instructors. For 2026, we’re offering four convenient locations: Gaithersburg, Bethesda, Silver Spring, and Washington, DC. Register early and save—our Early Bird Discount is available through April 1, 2026. Give your child a summer filled with problem-solving, exploration, and fun with Panda Programmer. Learn more and register at www.PandaProgrammer.com.

Summer at Saint Ann is a fun and enriching camp where learning meets summer adventure! Our Literacy and Math–focused Enrichment Camp uses a hands-on, “Fun-Structional” approach to keep rising Kindergarten through 6th grade students engaged, curious, and confident. Each week blends interactive projects, creative activities, and themed experiences that make learning exciting while still feeling like summer fun. Camp Hours: 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. | Before & After Care: 8:00–9:00 a.m. and 3:00–5:00 p.m. Tuition: $450/week ($400 per sibling) Information & Registration: summercamp@stann.org.

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.

Has your child wanted to start an instrument, but you didn't know where to begin? Send them to StringTime violin, viola, and cello camps for kids ages 7-12 in Alexandria, McLean, and Burke. No prior experience is required to attend and instruments are provided. StringTime also has a continuing track for kids who already play. StringTime teachers are conservatory trained professional musicians who have performed at The Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall. At StringTime, students play in ensembles, enjoy music theory and history classes, private lessons, and faculty performances. Each week of camp ends with a concert. Students may attend one or multiple weeks. Need-based scholarships are available. Register today!

  Join WAFC this summer and discover the thrill of Ultimate Frisbee—one of the world’s fastest-growing and most exciting sports! Blending the best of soccer, basketball, and lacrosse, Ultimate is a fast-paced, team-centered game built on trust, sportsmanship, and fun. Our camps welcome all skill levels, offering expert coaching, dynamic drills, spirited scrimmages, and games that build skills and friendships alike. Campers grow in confidence, teamwork, and love for the game in an inclusive, high-energy environment. And new this year—enjoy all-day access to Trinity’s indoor gym for non-stop Frisbee action, rain or shine! Experience the ultimate summer with WAFC!

From first steps onstage to final bows, Encore’s summer camps are where creativity takes center stage! Designed for ages 3–15, camps include themes from favorite stories and characters to Broadway-style musical theatre and behind-the-scenes tech experiences. Programs range from playful Pre-K camps to performance and technical theatre camps for older students, many culminating in a final sharing or performance for familiesCamps are held in various Arlington and Alexandria VA locations. With supportive teaching artists and exciting themes, Encore’s camps bring the magic of “Theatre by Kids, for Kids” to life all summer long. Enroll online today at www.encorestage.org or call (703)548-1154.

As the Washington, D.C. area's premiere fine arts camp, Camp Levine has influenced thousands of children, inspired young musicians, established enduring friendships, and created lifelong memories for over thirty years. The exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and teen apprentices provide each child with an immersive, engaging, musical, and artistic experience that is unparalleled. Each year, Camp Levine hosts nearly one thousand campers and teen apprentices during two three-week sessions offered at four separate campuses in the metropolitan area. Grounded in the philosophy of nurturing the "total musical child," children develop skills for creative expression through singing, dancing, playing instruments, musical theatre, creating visual art, and enjoying a variety of games and activities.

Camp Hidden Meadows is an all-gender sleepaway camp for ages 7–16, offering flexible one- and two-week sessions. Our program blends independent exploration with a strong sense of community, guided by our core values: Adventure, Community, Confidence, and Respect. With 40+ activities and out-of-camp trips across West Virginia, campers grow through hands-on, unplugged experiences in a safe, nurturing environment where they can be themselves and try new things! Older campers can join our progressive programs— our Earth Expeditions outdoor adventure program (Finishing 7th - 8th grade), our Counselor-In-Training program (Finishing 10th grade), and for the first time in Summer 2026, an International Earth Expeditions trip to Iceland (Finishing 9th - 10th grade)!

Where confidence grows by design — one Headfirst Moment at a time. For 30 years, Headfirst Summer Camps has created joyful, intentionally designed experiences that help children grow in confidence, curiosity, and independence. Through purposeful play, hands-on discovery, and caring guidance, campers feel known, supported, and excited to try what’s next. With programs for ages 3–13 across DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia, Headfirst offers a premium summer experience full of friendship, learning, and unforgettable moments. We can’t wait to welcome your family.

The all-new 2026 Camp Invention® program, Spark, is coming to curious kids in your community this summer! Rising K-6 campers will collaborate with friends to tackle hands-on, open-ended challenges. They’ll team up with robotic capybaras, ride the waves of entrepreneurship, uncover the power of protecting their ideas and build a DIY space rocket! Each experience is designed to spark confidence, build persistence and create unforgettable summer memories. Visit invent.org/save/camp to secure your spot! Register using CIFUN25 by 3/31 to save $25 or CIFUN20 by 4/28 to save $20 when you register. Interest-free payment plans are available, making camp affordable for all families.

iD Tech: The World's #1 STEM Summer Camp! BattleBots® Camp? You can only get it here. Roblox Camp? We've got that and more in our Summer '26 lineup. Register today at the top-rated tech camp for 25 years and counting! iD Tech is the very best experience built around your child—their interests, their skill level, their goals for the future. Trusted by 75+ of the world’s top universities and over 1,000,000 parents, iD Tech is where kids and teens learn from the best—coding, game dev, robotics, and more. The future starts at iD Tech!  Click here for more information about your local iD Tech opportunities! Virtual camps are also available!