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2008 Summer Camp Guide

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Acting For Young People Summer Arts Camp 2008 Contact: Mary Lechter George Mason University, Performing Arts Building 4400 University Drive, Fairfax 703-307-5332; no fax number Website: www.actingforyoungpeople.com Email: [email protected]

5-17 years

Dates not available at publication. 9:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m.

Tuition not available at publication

A Class Act. Co-sponsored by The City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts and George Mason University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts. This program provides an excellent opportunity for students with any level of acting experience. All activities are designed to provide an excellent overview of a wide variety of theater disciplines and skills.

Adventure Day Camp 21498 Blue Ridge Mountain Rd., Paris, VA 20130 Pickup sites in Ashburn, Herndon, Landsdowne, The Plains, Middleburg, Leesburg, Burke, Oakton, McLean, Arlington and North Arlington (camp session dates and pickup sites vary – check website for detailed info). ALL OVERNIGHT AND EXPEDITION CAMPS START IN PARIS, VA. 800-877-0954 (Paris, VA); Fax - 540-592-3316 Website: www.adventurelinks.net Email: [email protected]

8-17 years

Weekly 6/23/8 -8/29/8 (camps vary) Day Camps: 8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Overnights: 12:00 noon on Saturday to 5:30 p.m. Saturday.

Ultimate Adventure - $405 Primitive Teachings – $410 (opt. overnight–extra $40) Summit - $460 Pinnacle Adventure – call for info Appalachian Adventure – $645 (8-10 years) $695 (11-14 years) Appalachian Odyssey – call for info Environmental - $705 Pinnacle Leadership – $710 New England - $1,850

Ultimate Adventure Day Camp (8-14 years): new adventures every day: Adventure Challenge Course, rock climbing, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, caving, shelter building, friction fire-making and games. Sites visited: Crescent Rocks near Purcellville, VA, Shenandoah River, Whiting Neck Cave in Shepherdstown, WV. Primitive Teachings Day Camp in Paris, VA (8-10 years): hands-on essential living skills, including tracking, building shelters, building small traps, stalking, fire-making, and tool-making and more. Optional campout with Michael Sotttosanti mid-week (Michael is a highly skilled woodsman who has lived in the forest with his dog and horse much of his life). Summit Adventure Day Camp -McLean, Oakton, and Arlington (11-14 years): this camp is all about trying something that might be intimidating at first glance – pedaling down muddy trails on a mountain bike, sailing, rock climbing, and outdoor survival and natural living skills. Overnight on Thursday. Pinnacle Adventure Day Camp - Herndon & Leesburg (11-14 years): designed for those returning Adventure Links campers of those who want an advance program in rock climbing, caving, mountain biking, challenge course and survival skills. Appalachian Adventure (overnight): grouped by 8-10 year olds, 11-14 year olds and 14-16 year olds. Adventure Challenge Course, cooking meals, rock climbing and caving, and hiking as well as white water rafting. Sites visited by the 8-10 year olds include: Youghiogheny River, Cooper’s Rock and the many caves in Franklin, WV. For the older kids: Shepherdstown, Cumberland, Cooper’s Rock,Youghiogheny River, and Ohiopyle State Park. Appalachian Odyssey (14-17 years) – the teen odyssey travels to renowned climbing, rafting, caving and backpacking areas of the Appalachian (New River Gorge, Cranberry Glades Wilderness, Franklin, WV), with everything they need in their backpacks. Environmental Stewardship Overnight (11-14 years): activities include rock climbing, caving, water ecology/survival skills, and a stewardship project. Pinnacle Leadership Adventure (11-14 years): leadership development integrated with adrenaline-packed adventure activities such as high challenge course, advanced kayak instruction, rock climbing, mountain biking, and day hike & survivor skills. New England Expedition (14-17 years): destinations include Casco Bay, ME (sea kayaking), Deerfield, NH (rock climbing basics), Gorham, NH (hiking), Cathedral Ledges in North Conway, NH (rock climbing intermediate-advanced), and Deerfield River in Charlemont, MA (white water rafting) with low and high challenge course in Paris VA.


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Alexandria Country Day School Summer Camp 2008 Contact – Chris Ros 2400 Russell Road, Alexandria 703-548-4804, X233; fax – 703-549-9022 Website: www.acdsnet.org Email: [email protected]

K - 8th grade

6 one-week long camps from mid-June through July 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Extended care: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Not available at publication.

ACDS summer camps offer children a chance to play, to grow, and to discover new horizons! Experienced educators share their passions in uniquely designed programs that feature low instructor-student ratios and incorporate age-appropriate writing and outdoor activities. Discover Alexandria's best-kept summer secrets, and awaken your son or daughter to the excitement and beauty of Washington, D.C.'s own backyard.

American Academy of Equestrian Sciences Summer Camp

19844 James Monroe Hwy, Leesburg 703-779-8082; fax – 703-779-8062 Website: www.aaesva.com Email: [email protected]

4+ years Weekly 6/23/8 – 8/29/8 (week varies for age groups – check website) 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Half Day – til noon Extended AM starts at 8:00 a.m.

Extended rates in parentheses 1 week - $700 ($800) 4 weeks - $2,500 (same) 6 weeks - $3,800 ($4,400) 8 weeks - $4,900 ($5,900) Half Days - $400/week

Students have the unique opportunity to further their knowledge in the fields of horsemanship, riding, and training, and round out their equestrian education with instruction in the areas of health, nutrition, exercise physiology, biomechanics, and the psychology of teaching.

The Audubon Naturalist Society Summer Camp Camp Location: Rust Nature Sanctuary 802 Children’s Center Road, Leesburg Ann Gosselin, Camp Director 703-652-9188, X15, no fax number Website: www.audubonnaturalist.org Email: [email protected]

4-16 years

Rust Sanctuary Camps - weekly 7/21/8-8/15/8 Full Day: 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. AM only 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. PM only 1:00-4:00 p.m. Extended Camp: (6+ years-afternoon & full sessions) 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Girl Scout Nature Camps Brownies: 7/14/8-7/18/8 Session 1: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Session 2: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Juniors: 8/4/8-8/8/8 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Members/Non-Members * (detailed info on website) $110/$140 (half days) $205/$265 (full days) Girl School Nature Camps $120 – Brownies $210 – Juniors Extended Camp: Full - $100/per week Half - $65/week (Week 3 - $80 and $52) * Non-members may include $50 for one year’s family membership and sign up at members’ rate.

The Rust Nature Sanctuary of the Audubon Naturalist Society includes a manor house on 68 acres of an old farm, mature woods, meadows, and a large pond. Children will explore and hike through the forest, pond and meadows and learning about the wonderful plants and animals in them. Activities also include singing songs, playing games and making crafts to enhance what they learned. They also will learn how to protect the environment and learn what it means to be a friend of the forest. Rust Sanctuary Camps (4-7 years) – 2008 themes are Web of Life∝, Friends in the Forest, Microworlds, Fantastic Flyers, and Predators and Prey∝. All are for 4-5 year olds, except those with ∝ (6-7 years). Girl Scout Nature Camps (6-8 year old Brownies and 9-11 year old Junior Girl Scouts plus Girl Scouts, ages 14-18 for community service hours as volunteers – call Julie at 703-669-0000). Brownies can earn Try-Its - Eco-Explore, Earth and Sky, Watching Wildlife, Art to Wear and Water Everywhere. Juniors can earn badges – Water Wonders, Earth Connections, Outdoor Creativity, Your Outdoor Surroundings, and Wildlife. * See MD Guide.


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The Boyd School Summer Camp 2008 Two locations: Westfield Campus, 45550 Walney Rd, Chantilly 571-321-0364 Broadlands Campus, 42945 Waxpool Rd, Ashburn 703-723-3364 Website: www.TheBoydSchool.com No email address

3-12 years Leadings in Training 13-15 yrs

Dates not available at publication 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Half day: 8:00 a.m. -12:45 p.m.


Junior Campers (3-6 years) spend their day split between outside and indoor activities such as: swimming, games and playground time, arts & crafts, and music. Senior Campers (6-12 years) have a daily schedule divided between swimming, outdoor games/sports, art projects, music, theater, and theme-based activities. Leaders in Training (13-15 years) enjoy all the fun of summer camp while providing assistance and guidance to the younger children. On the last day of camp, half the tuition is returned to the LIT as pay for the work.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington Alexandria-Olympic Branch 401 N. Payne St., Alexandria 703-549-3078; fax – 703-549-1318 Email: [email protected] Fairfax County Culmore Character Club Branch 5901 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church 703-820-5206; no fax number Website: www.characterclub.org Email: [email protected] General Heiser Branch 17565 Old Stage Coach Rd., Dumfries 703-441-0611; fax – 703-441-8171 No email address Hylton Branch 5070 Dale Blvd., Dale City 703-670-3311; fax – 703-690-4567 No email address Website for all above: www.bgcgw.org

Hylton – 6-18 years Call other branches for further information

Dates not available at publication Hylton and General Heiser: 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Culmore: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Alexandria: 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.


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Browne Summer Day Camp Contact – Jamie Simon 5917 Telegraph Road, Alexandria 703-960-3000, X1002; Fax - 703-960-7325 Website: www.browneacademy.org Email: [email protected]

Summer Camp 3-14 years Specialty Camps K-8th grades Soccer Clinic 1st-8th grades Summer Studies 6-14 years ACE 3rd-8th grades

Summer and Specialty Camps (weekly): 6/16/8 - 8/8/8 Summer Studies 6/23/8 – 8/1/8 ACE: 8/11/8 - 8/15/8 8/18/8 - 8/22/8 Half-day: 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Full day: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Extended: 7:00 a.m. -6:00 p.m.

Camps - $50 application fee Summer Studies – $20 registration fee Half Day Mini Camp (Pre-school) $235/week Week 3 - $188 Full Day Mini Camp (Pre-school), Junior Camp (K-4th Grade) and Senior Camp (5th-8th grade) - $350 Week 3 - $280 Specialty Camps $400 Summer Studies $1/min (30, 45 and 60 minute sessions) ACE I and II $500/week Soccer Clinic $100 Week 3 - $80 (1 hour/day) Extended Day $50-$100 (1 or 2 hours) Week 3 $40-$80 (1 or 2 hours) Lunch and snacks included in tuition.

Established in 1975 and is ACA accredited. Summer Camp: Daily swimming, arts and crafts, computers, sport, and dance/music as well as weekly themes. In the afternoon, campers have a variety of activities to choose from: private music lessons in piano, flute and percussion, Boy and Girl Scouts, band, chorus, handbells, dance, Tae Kwon Do, and drama. Specialty Camps (K-8th grades): Fun and hands-on learning through theme-related activities. Each day involves a field trip and bus ride to and from campus, ending in a swim on campus. Themes include Basketball, Soccer, Dance, Sports and Art & Drama. Summer Studies: enrichment or remedial programs in reading, literature, creative writing, language arts, math, and handwriting by degreed teachers. Campers are never taken for tutoring during specialist activities or swimming. ACE (3rd-8th grades): this program is designed to keep your child busy learning, discovering, and exploring through field trip packed days to locations in Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland. Counselor in Training Program (9th-10th grades) – Students will assist counselors with their groups – organizing events throughout the camp. CIT’s will receive reduced tuition, lunch, and opportunity to swim.


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Burgundy Farm Country Day School AND Burgundy Center for Wildlife Studies at Cooper’s Cove 3700 Burgundy Road, Alexandria Wildlife Center located in Capon Bridge in the Appalachians of West Virginia 703-960-3431; fax - 703-960-5056 Website: www.burgundyfarm.org Email: [email protected]

3.75 - 12 years CIT - 13-15 years Wildlife Center: Juniors: 8-10 years Seniors: 11-15 years Adult Weekend Ages 21+

Day Camp: Weekly 6/16/8 to 8/8/8 (2 week minimum) 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Extended Day: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Wildlife Studies: Seniors: Session 1 - 6/22/8-7/5/8 Session 2 - 7/8/8-7/22/8 Session 3 – 7/29/8-8/11/8 Juniors: 8/17/8-8/23/8 Adults: 7/25/8-7/27/8

$305/week (includes swimming lessons) Week 3: $240 Extended Day: AM - $75/week Week 3 - $60 PM - $115/week Week 3 - $92 Transportation: One way - $100/week Roundtrip - $150/week Discounts for multiple sessions. Center for Wildlife Studies Camps Senior Program $1,230/session Junior Program – $735 Adult Weekend - $235/single $415/couple

Established in 1952 and is ACA accredited. Traditional camp on 22 acres with a swimming pool, pond, and barnyard with animals, outdoor amphitheatre and sports fields. School also has an indoor stage, music room, gym, art and ceramic studios, photography darkroom and science and computer labs. CIT program has 2-3 year apprenticeships leading to qualification as a junior counselor and includes outings such as swimming, canoe trips, camping, rock climbing, and ropes course. Burgundy Center for Wildlife Studies at Cooper’s Cove (8-15 years and adult): A wildlife sanctuary located near Capon Bridge, WV, about 2.5 hours from Washington, DC. Each day, exploration of the natural world is interwoven with games, song, stories, arts, hiking and swimming. Campers are introduced to plant, animal and earth science, and participate in overnight trips. Site includes a spacious main lodge with all-purpose room, hearth fireplace, dining porch, field study and work areas, infirmary, bookstore, darkroom, and library. Campers sleep in two staff-supervised dorms.

Camp Calleva Office: 13015 Rileys Lock Road, Poolesville 301-216-1248; Fax – 240-414-2475 Website: www.calleva.org Email: [email protected]

Ages 6-15 CIT - Ages 15-18

Weekly: 6/9/8 - 8/29/8 (not all camps meet all 12 weeks) 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (bus leaves from 25 locations in MD, VA, and DC at 8:00 am and returns about 5:00 pm)

$100 deposit per week Explorer Camp - $475/week Sampler and Activity Camps $495/week Leadership School $895 for most $1,400 - $2,500 for trips that include airfare (Utah, Chile and British Virgin Islands) Transportation cost is included in tuition

Christian-oriented camp established in 1994. Campers are picked up in 25 locations in Montgomery County, Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia by OuterQuest vans each morning and assemble at OuterQuest Schools Outdoor Education Center in Riley's Lock, Potomac, MD. Explorer, Sample and Activity Day Camps (ages 6-15) include kayaking, rock climbing, and mountain biking. Overnights available one night each weekly camp. Also includes the CIT Program. Leadership Overnight School (ages 12-16): Leaders in Training, rock climbing, C&O biking, kayaking in West Virginia and Canada, caving, mountain biking and backpacking and Utah, horseback riding, SCUBA diving, sailing/diving in British Virgin Islands, surfing, and skiing in Chile. Trips are 5-14 days.


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Camp Excellence Highview Christian Fellowship (Mark of Excellence Preschool) 4100 Hunt Rd., Fairfax 703-323-0165; fax – 703-323-6369 Website: www.markpreschoo.com No email

6-12 years

No dates available at publication

No tuition available at publication

Small Christian camp with the following activities: reading, journaling, tech time, bi-weekly field trips (water parks, kids museums, and more), games, cooking, math fun, crafts, exploring the Word and outdoor fun.

Camp Invention Locations not available at publication National Inventors Hall of Fame Main Office in Akron, Ohio Locations not available at publication 1-800-968-IDEA (4332) Fax – 330-849-8528 Website: www.campinvention.org Email: [email protected]

2nd-6th grades

Dates not available at publication. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Not available at publication.

Established in 1990. Created by the National Inventors Hall of Fame Foundation in partnership with the United States Patent and Trademark Office with the top priority being quality enrichment in the fields of science, math, history and the arts. Campers participate in five continuous modules each day that place them in settings like a strange planet, a faraway island, or deep under the sea. Their inventive-thinking skills are put to the test as they solve problems within each module, such as how to rebuild their rocket ship, how to cross a river of hot lava, or how to gather and contain sea creatures without causing them harm. * See MD and DC Guides.


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Camp McLean Creative Arts Camp Summer Theatre Camp Camp Abrakadoodle Camp Shakespeare OFTC Teen Camp Contact: Michael Fisher, Camp Director 703-448-8336 Website: www.mcleancenter.org Email: [email protected] Camp Shakespeare Contact: Education Hotline – 202-547-5688 or www.shakespearetheatre.org Locations: McLean Community Center 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean Old Firehouse Teen Center 1440 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean

Camp McLean: 3-13 years Summer Theatre Work-shops: 2nd-6th grades Creative Art Studio: 6-11 yrs Camp Abra- Kadoodle: 3-6 years Camp Shakespeare 12 -16 years Old Firehouse Teen Center Camps: 7th-9th grades

Camp McLean Weekly from 6/30/8 – 8/8/8 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Extreme Camp until 6:00 p.m. Tots 9:00 a.m-1:00 p.m. Summer Theatre Story Theatre 6/23/8-6/27/8 Masks 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Puppets 1:00-3:00 p.m. The Actor 6/30/7-7/11/8 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Creative Arts Weekly from 6/30/8 to 8/15/8 6-8 years 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 8-11 years 1:00-3:30 p.m. Camp Abrakadoodle 7/7/8 – 8/8/8 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Camp Shakespeare 7/14/8-7/26/8 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. OFTC Teen Camp 6/30/8-8/8/8 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Payment due in full at registration (checks only, no credit cards). Rates are weekly, unless otherwise stated (Resident/Non-resident) Camp McLean Tot Camp $225/$250 Explorer and Voyager Camps $275/$325 Adventure Camp $300/$350 Extreme Camp $350/$400 Summer Theatre Masks&Puppets - $125/$160 The Actor - $400/$500 Creative Arts Studios $135/$150 per week Week 2 - $110/$125 Camp Abrakadoodle $130/$145 ($40 materials fee) Camp Shakespeare $675 (one session) OFTC Teen Camp $350/$400

Established 1981. ACA accredited. Camp McLean includes arts and crafts, non-competitive games, sports, special events, storytelling, singing, music and drama, cooking, field trips, recreational swimming and day trips for older campers. Summer Theatre Workshops: Lively and creative program that offers an opportunity to develop skills in acting, voice, movement and stagecraft. Story Theatre (2nd-4th grades) – Masks and Puppets and The Actor for 5th-6th grades. Creative Art s Studio - themes vary by week – morning or afternoon sessions include: Kaleidoscope, Wild Things, Colorburst, Modern Masters, Seeing the Natural World, Paper Creations, Flip Out, 3D Art Adventures, and Drawing, among others. Camp Abrakadoodle – these sessions focus on creating art with themes such as ZooDoodle Safari, Abrakadoodle’s Wild, Wild West, Abrakadoodle Studio 2, Kids on Canvas, and Portfolio Kids-Time Machine. Camp Shakespeare – A typical day includes acting, games, rehearsals, movement, and stage combat taught by teaching artists from the Shakespeare Theatre Company. This summer, the play will be “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Performance on Saturday, July 26, 2008. Old Firehouse Teen Center (OFTC) Teen Camp – teens will enjoy trips to fun locations, including Six Flags and the Spy Museum. Five local adventure-filled field trips each session.


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Camp Shakespeare Location: George Washington Masonic Temple, Alexandria Contact Camp Shakespeare Education Hotline- 202-547-5688 Website: www.shakespearetheatre.org No email address

12-16 years 7/28/8 – 8/9/8 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

$675 A typical day includes acting, games, rehearsals, movement, and stage combat taught by teaching artists from the Shakespeare Theatre Company. This summer, the play will be “Romeo & Juliet.” Performance on Saturday, August 9, 2008.

Campagna Kids Locations: James K Polk, 5000 Polk Ave. Patrick Henry, 4643 Taney Ave. Douglas MacArthur, 1101 Janneys Lane Charles Barrett, 1115 Martha Custis Dr. Lyles-Crouch, 530 S. St. Asaph St. Registrar – Maele Hargett 703-549-0111, X 144; no fax number Website: www.campagnacenter.org (Campagna Kids) No email address

4.5-12 years (must be City of Alexandria residents)

Dates not available at publication 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Tuition not available at publication (sliding scale based on income and number of children) Tuition includes field trip expenses, breakfast, lunch and a snack. Fee for required T-shirt for field trips.

Separate camps for English and Spanish. Call for details.

Chesapeake Academy Summer Session 5533 Industrial Drive, Springfield 703-256-1900; fax – 703-256-1923 Website: www.qualitygraduates.org Email: [email protected]

4.5 – 17 years 8 weeks of camp. Dates not available at publication 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.


“Morning Academics, Afternoon Fun” Fun and challenging programs include math, reading, study skills, life skills, art and music projects, swimming, bowling, gymnastics and field trips.

Chinquapin Summer Camps Contact: Melissa Riddy Chinquapin Park Recreation Center Alexandria Department of Recreation 3210 King Street, Alexandria 703-519-2160, X15; no fax number TTY – 703-519-2167 Website: www.ci.alexandria.va.us/recreation (camps) Email: [email protected]

3-17 years Dates available March 2008 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Extended care: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (except Tot Camp)

Tuition available March 2008 A variety of camps in various locations which can include: Traditional Day Camp, Tots Camp, Sports Camp, Performing Arts Camp, In-line/Roller Hockey, Skating Camp, Tennis Camp and Tiny Tot Tennis, Basketball Camp, Soccer Camp, and CIT.


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Classika-Synetic Theatre Summer Camp 4041 S. 28th St., Arlington 703-824-6200; fax – 703-824-4827 Website: www.classika.org/studio/camp.htm No email address

Little Stars: 4-6 years Young Artists: 7-9 years Thespians: 10-13 years Young Professionals: 14+ years

Session I (tentative pending enrollment) 6/16/8-6/27/8 Session II: 7/7/8-7/18/8 Session III: 7/21/8-8/1/8 Session IV 8/4/8-8/15/8 Session V 8/18/8-8/29/8 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Little Stars only) Extended care (7 years & up): 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Ages 4 – 6: $475/session Ages 7+: $675/session After 4/5/8: Ages 4 – 6: $525/session Ages 7+ - $725/session Extended Day: - $200/session Early Drop Off: $25/week $10/hour Art Supply Fee: $12/session (required) Lunch (optional)- see website

“Wonders of Nature” Campers will take an exciting journey through the elements of nature, facing challenges and thrills through theatrical movement, vocalizations, visual art, and fun.

Clayimagination 2008 Clay Café Studios Two locations: 101 N. Maple Ave., Falls Church 703-534-7600 13894 Metrotech Dr., Chantilly 703-817-1051 Website: www.claywire.com Email: [email protected]

7-10 years and 11-14 years

Weekly sessions 6/23/8-8/22/8 Session 10 8/25/8-8/27/8 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

$75 deposit per session One session - $260 Two sessions - $495 Three sessions - $725 Four sessions - $935 Session 10 - $156 10% off for 2nd child

Sample activity list (10-15 projects are complete each week): clay projects, ceramic painting, ceramic fusion, mosaics, paper/textile arts, glass fusing, polymer, non-fired clay, wood & acrylics, and glass painting.


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Congressional Camps 2008 Dan O’Neil, Congressional Camp, Travel Camps, Specialty Camps, Athletic Camps, X104 Cassie Piper, Great Adventures, X302 HD Baha, Enrollment, X101 3229 Sleepy Hollow Road, Falls Church 703-533-9711; Fax - 703-533-8231 Website: www.congocamp.org Email: [email protected]

3-14 years Session 1: 6/16/8-6/20/8 Session 2: 6/23/8-7/3/8 Session 3: 7/7/8-7/18/8 Session 4: 7/21/8-8/1/8 Session 5: 8/4/8-8/15/8 Session 6: 8/18/8-8/22/8 Session 7: 8/25/8-8/29/8 8:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Extended hours: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

$200 deposit; $75 registration fee 2 weeks sessions can not be split Admissions and snacks included in tuition Great Adventures – all but Session 7 $325/one-week; $650/two-weeks Primary-Senior Divisions (1st-9th grades) – all but Session 7 $345/one-week; $690/two-weeks Summer Adventures: Sessions 1, 6, 7 - $375 Sessions 2, 3 - $750 Day Trippers: Sessions 4, 5 - $750 Session 7 - $375 Teen Travel: Sessions 2, 3, 4, 5 - $750 Session 6 - $375 Sports on the Go: Session 1 and 6 - $375 Specialty Camps: Session 1, 6 - $340-$345 Session 2, 4, 5 - $690 Athletic Camps: Session 2, 3, 4,5 - $690-$850 Session 1, 6, 7 - $345-$400 Extended Hours Program (EHP): Cost not available at publication Round Trip Transportation Cost not available at publication (no one-way available; no extra charge for EHP)

Great Adventures (PK-K) - classroom-based, developmentally appropriate early childhood environment combined with all the fun and exiting activities of summer with weekly themes such as Welcome to the Jungle, It’s the Wild, Wild West, Blast Off to Outerspace and Olympics. Primary-Senior Divisions (1st-9th grades) – campers are grouped by age and grade. In addition to traditional camp activities and field trips, campers experience ropes and initiatives course with team building, archery, and a 40-foot, 3 sided free-standing climbing wall. Summer Adventures (1st-3rd grade) – a field trip everyday, including such places as the Air and Space Museum, putt-putt, Wolf Trap, the movies, and water parks. Day Trippers (4th-6thgrade) - Ten days of fun and energetic field trips are coming your way! Each morning, the bus will take you to exciting destinations including water parks, ice skating, bowling, laser tag, local parks and other hot spots in and around the Virginia area. Teen Travel (7th-9th grade) – no adventure too great, no destination too far. Sample of activities includes bowling, rafting, skating, laser tag, Kings Dominion, Medieval Times and water parks. At least one overnight trip per session. Sports on the Go (4th-6th grade) – includes indoor rock climbing, swimming, golfing, bowling and more with experienced Athletic Camp staff members leading the way. Specialty Camps (1st-9th grades - ages vary for the various options– see website) – Digital Art, Terrific Textiles, Digital Photo on the Road, Hands-On Science, Congo Camp - The Musical, Young Engineers, Clay Explorations, Congo Lab, 3D Animal Art, Movie Making, and Just Desserts. Athletic Camps (1st-9th grades - ages vary for the various options– see website) – Pony Adventure, Ropes Adventure, Equestrian Camp, Cheerleading Camp, Outdoor Adventures, Congressional Basketball Camp, Liquid Adventures Kayak School (Kayak Camp Level 1), Headfirst Soccer Camp, Headfirst Basketball Camp, * See website for details on the numerous programs.


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Country Day School Summer Camp 6418 Georgetown Pike, McLean 703-356-9165; no fax number Website: www.countryday.org Email: [email protected]

3-6 years Session I: 6/16/8-7/3/8 Session II: 7/7/8-7/25/8 Full day: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Part day offered for kids born by 3/1/5 and before 10/1/00 (AM or PM)

$70 registration fee per child (non-refundable, if placed) Levels (see description for details) Level 1 $300/session Level 2 $675/session Level 3 $700/session Level 4 $760/session 10% discount when 2 or more children from the same family are enrolled.

Facilities: Four-acre hill site with nine play yards; heated training pool, art studio; art/nature room; fitness trail designed for preschoolers; trike-ways; open fields for games and running; and children’s vegetable garden for digging, planting, weeding, watering, and eating. Vacationland is organized around a number of summer vacation spots that children might visit with their families – beach, mountains, lake, train ride or boardwalk. Activities include swimming classes, pony ride, nature studies including the butterfly garden and nature trail, cooking, art and science projects, and sing-a-longs. Special Parent Child classes for the youngest campers which meets for 90 minutes, one day a week (observation and participation with child, as well as discussions about discipline strategies and developmental issues while child has snack and activities with teachers). Level 1 – born 10/1/5-3/31/6 - 1 day/1.5 hours w/parent – AM Level 2 – born 10/1/4-9/30/5 – 4 days/2.75 hours – AM or PM Level 3 – born 10/1/3-9/30/4 – 5 days/3 hours – AM OR PM Level 4 – born 10/1/01-9/30/3 – 5 days/3.25 hours – AM or PM

Creative Cauldron Arts Adventure Camp …Where Imagination Bubbles Over! Location: Center for Spiritual Enlightenment 222 N. Washington St., Falls Church Mailing address: 2923 Johnson Road, Falls Church, VA 22042 571-239-5288; no fax number Website: www.creativecauldron.org Email: [email protected]

4-5 years (half day) 6-14 years

Arts Adventure Sampler – 6/30/8-7/3/8 Arts Adventure - 7/7/8-7/25/8 AND 7/28/8-8/15/8 Arts Adventure for Digital Kids – 8/18/8-8/29/8 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 4-5 years – Half Day 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Extended care: 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Arts Adventure Sampler – $200/full day $100/half day (4-5 years) Arts Adventure Full Day $700/session Half day (4-5 years) $375/session Arts Adventure for Digital Kids - $480 Extended Care: AM - $25/session PM - $35/session Donation to Creative Cauldron - $20 discount per camp

Arts Adventure Sampler – they will begin their days at the base location and take field trips to northern Virginia parks for special visits with the resident naturalists or just some fun hiking and exploring on the beautiful nature trails. Kids will use a designated natural theme and work with professional teaching artists to create an original performance based on that theme. On the final week, campers will be transported to a local amphitheater, where they will present a lunchtime performance for the public at the end of the week. Arts Adventure (July 7-25) - "What's That Rumbling Up Above: Tales of Thunder, Tales of Wonder" - is it Thor’s hammer… the footsteps of a giant?.....the angry outburst of an ancient Mayan god?... or the beating wings of the great thunderbird of Native American lore? From the beginning of time, human imagination has conjured up a multitude of explanations for those percussive concerts in the sky. Come explore what scientists know about this amazing natural phenomena. Arts Adventure (July 28-August 15) - "From the Seeds of Imagination: Magical, Mythical Plants" - potent herbs that bring immortality, giant beanstalks that grow from a single bean, magical fruit that casts a spell when it is eaten. Since the beginning of time, plants have provided man with food, shelter, clothing, healing and abundant seeds for magical stories. Arts Adventure for Digital Kids Taking a page from their traditional Arts Adventure Camp format, this camp will combine the tools of digital photography and video with an exploration of nature. Campers will develop a concept for a short movie, script it and storyboard it. Then campers will learn both behind the camera and on-camera techniques as they shoot their original movie. Campers will be invited to a "premiere" of final edited product in the fall.


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Curiosity Camps - Summer 2008

43135 Broadlands Center Plaza, Suite 123, Ashland 703-723-9949; fax - 703-723-2707 Websie: www.curiosityzone.com Email: [email protected]

4-12 years Volcano Island 6/23/8-6/27/8 6/30/8-7/3/8 8/18/8-8/22/8 8/25/8-8/29/8 Space Station 7/7/8-7/11/8 7/14/8-7/18/8 8/4/8-8/8/8 Whama-Blama 7/21/8-7/25/8 7/28/8-8/1/8 8/11/8-8/15/8 9:30-12:00 AND 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. (morning and afternoon classes) Extended care: 8:30-9:30 a.m. 12:00-1:30 p.m. 4:00-5:30 p.m.

Registration - $25 & $30/week 1 session $189 + materials 2 sessions $368.55 + materials 3 sessions $538.65 + materials Extended care: Please call for info

Volcano Island - this camp is like last year’s sold-out camp (Survivor Island), but with an all new island and lots of new challenges! This year, kids will also adopt a pet to care for while on the island. Kids must avoid the pirates and solve the ancient mysteries of Volcano Island while competing for prizes in races and games; building forts; searching for animals; making seashell gadgets; digging up dinosaur bones; exploring volcanos; cooking in solar ovens and lots more! This camp is all about problem-solving and invention, with a touch of geology, physics, life sciences and chemistry thrown in. Space Station Zoorp - go on a top secret mission to Space Station Zoorp! Kids become astronauts as they learn to launch rockets, program a robot, use a vapor blaster, dock a spaceship, make astronaut clothing, cook in space, identify space rocks, navigate the stars and planets, communicate in secret codes and lots more! Campers will also adopt a pet to care for during their space mission. This camp is all about imagination and invention, with a touch of engineering, life sciences, astrophysics and chemistry added in! Whama-Blama-Zama - This high-energy camp lets kids explore things that blast off & blow up, fly & fall down, and move really, really fast! Kids become mad scientists & inventors as they mix up fizzing potions, create “rocket fuel” and other sources of energy, build all kinds of weird, wacky contraptions, and compete in lots of games and races! Camp ends with the Whamablamazama – also known as the “Olympics of Crazy Inventions” – where kids put their creative inventions to the test! This camp is all about curiosity, creativity and invention, with a bit of physics, chemistry and engineering thrown in.

Cybercamps Camp Location: George Mason University Giant Campus, Inc. Main office is in Seattle, WA 1-888-904-CAMP (2267) Website: www.cybercamps.com Email: [email protected]

Day Camp: 7-18 years Residential Camp: 10-16 years

Weekly from 6/23/8 to 8/8/8 8:45 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Extended day until 6:15 p.m. Monday-Thursday only

Day Camp: $879 Lunch: $50 Extended Day: $80 Residential: $1,278.00 (includes 3 meals)

ACA accredited. Beginner to advanced programs which include Game Design, 3D Game Creation, Game Modding: Warcraft, and Game Modding: Half-Life. Also included: traditional outdoor activities and team building, scavenger hunts and ultimate Frisbee. * See DC and MD Guides


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Dayjams St. Stephens and St. Agnes School, MS Campus 4401 W. Braddock Road, Alexandria 1-800-295-5956; no fax number Website: www.dayjams.com Email: [email protected]

9-15 years

Weekly from 7/7/8-8/1/8 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Extended Hours: Call for info

$250 deposit Tuition includes registration fee, materials fee) T-shirt - $10- (optional) One week - $550 Two weeks - $1,040 Three weeks - $1,530 Four weeks - $2,020 Extended - $50/week

National Music Workshop with music in guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, and vocals. Children play in a rock band, write an original song and perform it live, record a CD, design a poster, T-shirt and CD cover for band, make a music video and participate in outdoor activities. For beginners and advanced music students. Concert for family and friends on Friday evening (typically between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m.) * See MD guide

Discovery Creek Summer Nature Adventure Camp Meadowlark Botanical Gardens 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Ct., Vienna DC Office - 202-337-5111; fax – 202-337-5344 Website: www.discoverycreek.org Email: [email protected]

4-7 years Weekly from 6/16/8-8/22/8 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Extended to 3:00 p.m.

Call for tuition rates. Tuition includes program materials, snack and T-shirt. Extended Day - $145/week

Campers investigate the outdoors, create amazing art projects and participate in nature-themes games. Live animal encounters, hiking to the creek or pond and exploring gardens are all part of this camp. Themes include Growing Up Green, Insects: The Inside Scoop, Nature Squared, Awesome Amphibians, and Seasons of Fun. * See DC and MD Guides.

Dulles Sports Plex Summer Camps 21610 Atlantic Blvd., Sterling 703-430-9966; fax – 703-430-0685 Website: www.dullessportsplex.com No email address

4-16 years (see descrip-tion for details)

See description for dates All camps are 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. unless stated otherwise in description After care available – call for info

Multi-Sport Camp (weekly) Full Day $310; Half Day - $195 (include tee and lunch) OTSA Soccer Camp $195/session All-Girls Soccer Camp $205/session Lil’ Kickers Soccer Camp $150/session Little Hands & Feet Camp $170/session Frostburg Overnight Camp $500 FSBA Basketball Camp $195/session Pee Wee Basketball Camp $150/session

Multi-Sport (ages 6-12) - flag football, soccer, wiffleball, volleyball, basketball, kickball, team handball and other. Weekly from 6/9/8-8/29/8 (except 7/21/8-7/25/8). Half Day– 9:00 a.m.-2::00 p.m.; Full Day – 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. OTSA Soccer (ages 7-14) – 6/16/8-6/20/8; 7/14/8-7/18/8; 8/11/8-8/15/8; and 8/25/8-8/29/8 All-Girls Soccer (ages 7-12) – 7/7/8-7/11/8; 8/4/8-8/8/8 Lil’ Kickers Soccer (ages 4-6) – 6/23/8-6/27/8; 7/28/8-8/1/8; 8/18/8-8/22/8 (9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.). 6/16/8-6/20/8; 7/7/8-7/11/8; 8/11/8-8/15/8 (1:00-4:00 p.m.) Little Hands & Feet (half soccer & half basketball) (ages 4-6) – 6/16/8-6/20/8; 7/21/8-7/25/8; 8/4/8-8/8/8; 8/25/8-8/29/8 – 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Frostburg Overnight Camp (ages 11-18) – for those committed to improving their soccer skills. Drop off Sunday, 7/20/8 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. and pickup 7/25/8 at Noon. FSBA Basketball (ages 7-14) 6/23/8-6/27/8; 7/21/8-7/25/8; 7/28/8-8/1/8; 8/18/8-8/22/8. Pee Wee Basketball (ages 4-6) – 7/7/8-7/11/8; 7/14/8-7/18/8; 8/11/8-8/15/8 – 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Lacrosse also available via another venue – see website for further details

Edlin School Camp Eagle 10742 Sunset Hills Road, Reston 703-438-3990; fax – 703-438-3958 Website: www.edlinschool.com Email: [email protected]

4-12 years

Dates not available at publication 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Extended care: 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.


The Summer Enrichment Program will offer an academic program in a relaxed week-by-week theme-oriented environment with field trips centered around several exciting themes that will enhance your summer fun. The 2007 themes included: Be a Good Sport, So This is Reston, You and Art, So You Want to be a Chef, Mix and Match, Performing Your Best, Surfing the Net, and Under the Sea.


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The Enrichment Centers, Inc. - Summer Programs Location: 7361 McWhorter Place, #300, Annandale Main Office - 301-229-2001; fax - 301-229-4185 Website: www.enrichmentcenters.com No email address

3-18 years Weekly sessions: 6/16/8 – 8/29/8 (not every session is available in every location) 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Morning Session: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Afternoon Session: 12:00-3:00 p.m. Extended care: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Full Day/Half Day costs per week: Summer Enrichment $235/$165 Customized Small Group Program $495/$345 Individual Tutoring: $980/$595 Extended A.M. - $30/week Extended P.M. - $80/week

Programs include: Summer Enrichment, Customized Small Group Tutoring Program (academic subjects, language immersion, empowered learning, gifted and talented, jump start back to school, creative arts & sciences, mindful learning, Singapore Math), and individual tutoring. * See MD Guide

Episcopal High School Sports Camp Director of Summer Programs – Damian Walsh 1200 N. Quaker Lane, Alexandria 22302 703-933-4140; fax – 703-933-4196 Website: www.episcopalhighschool.org Email: [email protected]

7th -9th grades (co-ed)

Dates vary – see description Day and boarding options for Sports programs (Day only for academics/arts)

$100 per week deposit Field Experiences, Young Writers, and Leadership: Boarding $750/session Day - $400/session Sports - see website

For detailed descriptions of programs - see website. Field Experiences in Environmental Science 6/23/8-6/27/8 Young Writers’ Workshop Session I - 6/15/8-6/19/8; Session II – 6/22/8-6/26/8 EHS Leadership Institute – 7/13/8-7/17/8 Hank Harris Tennis Academy – 6/9/8-8/1/8 Triple Threat Girls’ Lacrosse Camp – 6/10/8-6/13/8 & 6/15/8-6/18/8 Residential Junior Squash Camp – 6/16/8-6/20/8 & 6/23/8-6/27/8 USA Football Camp – 6/24/8-6/26/8 Maryland Boys Soccer Camp – 6/29/8-7/2/8 Northern Virginia Boys’ Basketball Camp–7/6/8-7/10/8 & 7/11/8-7/13/8 Jesse Hubbard Experience Boys’ Overnight Camp (Lacrosse) – 7/13/8-7/17/8 Virginia Soccer Centers of Excellence (girls) – 7/20/8-7/24/8

Fairfax Academy Summer Adventures 820 S. Carlin Spring Road, Arlington AND 9482 Manassas Drive, Manassas Park 703-671-5555; fax – 703-671-5558 Website: www.thefael.com Email: [email protected]

2-12 years Dates not available at publication 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.


This summer experience centers around a variety of activities which include: swimming, water fun, roller skating, team sports, nature hikes, games and rides, music, dance, pony rides, bowling, arts and crafts, picnics and much more. In addition, the older children have the opportunity to participate in optional trips. Uniforms are required!


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Fairfax County Community and Recreational Services Summer Day Camps Locations throughout the county. 703-222-4664; no fax number Website: www.co.fairfax.va.us/rec No email address

Kiddie Camps: 3-5 years Other camps: 6-18 years

Dates and hours not available at publication


Summer Fun Camps: traditional camps with activities such as arts and crafts, swimming, indoor/outdoor games and field trips. Specialized camps: multi-sports, individualized sports, cheerleading, horseback riding, sailing, adventure and excursion camps, dance, performing arts and mountain biking. There also is CIT Program and Rec-Pac CIT Program.

Fairfax County Summer SACC Located at various elementary schools throughout county 703-449-8989; no fax number Website: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ofc/SACCSummer No email address

Elementary school age

Dates not available at publication. 7:15 a.m. – 6:15 p.m.

Fees assessed on a sliding scale and are based on gross household income. The summer fee schedule will be available mid-May.

Children will have the opportunity to explore the arts, the sciences, sports & recreation, photography, nature and books. Field trips, weekly swim trips and an overnight campout (for senior campers) as well as visits to parks, museums and local events.

Falls Church, City of – Summer Camp At various locations throughout the City of Falls Church 703-248-5077

Call for age limits

Dates and hours not available at publication Extended care available at the Community Center location


Call for detailed information

Flint Hill “Summer on the Hill” Director of Special & Summer Programs – Mia Barton Flint Hill School, Oakton Upper School (9-12), 3320 Jermantown, Rd Lower/Middle School (JK-8), 10409 Academic Dr. 703-584-2392; fax – 703-584-2369 Website: www.flinthill.org Email: [email protected]

5 – 18 years 6/23/8-8/1/8 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Extended care: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.


“Summer on the Hill “ programs include Day Camps on the Hill, Creative Arts on the Hill, Enrichment on the Hill, Sports on the Hill, Academics on the Hill. Trips from the Hill : Trips overseas and within the US (past trips include Habitat for Humanity and Women Writers’ adventures,)


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George Mason University 2008 Summer Camps & Programs George Mason University, Fairfax Contacts – see description; no fax number Website: www.gmu.edu/news/summercamp No email address

4-18 years

Complete information not available at publication. See description for some camps. Check website for updates

This is just a sampling – see website for further details: Compuwrite - $595/session Creativity Camp - $400 Crest Science Camp Session 1 - $600 Session 2 - $650 Both sessions - $1,150 Debate Institute $650/wk; $1,300/2 wks Housing-$190/wk; $380/2 wks Experimental Economics $50 lab fee when accepted Leadership Camp - $400 Nursing - $150/session Radio Camp - $288/session Environmental - $400

Multitude of choices to spend the summer. The following is a sampling of what was available at publication: Compuwrite (4th-8th grade) – 7/7/8-8/1/8 at Commerce Lab (off-campus). Morning (9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.) or afternoon session (1:00-3:30 p.m.). Computer writing for students with learning disabilities with a teacher/student ratio of 1:2. Helen A. Kellar Institute for Human disAbilities, [email protected]. Creativity Camp (3rd-5th grades)–7/7/8-7/11/8–9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.-Fairfax Campus. Games, photography, art, “human puzzles,” and a variety of other activities to stimulate creative problem-solving and critical thinking. Info- [email protected]. Crest Science Camp (5th-7th grade) – 6/23/8-7/3/8 (“Exploring Space”) and 7/7/8-7/18/8 (“Watershed Mysteries”), 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.-Fairfax Campus. Center for Restructuring Education in Science and Technology, [email protected]. Debate Institute (upper Middle/HS Students) – residential - one week session – 7/7/8-7/12/8 or two week session–7/9/8-7/21/8-9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.-Fairfax Campus. Commuter options available. This camp is designed to prepare students to debate on the interscholastic debate circuit. Info- [email protected]. Experimental Economics (HS Juniors & Seniors) – 6/23/8-6/27/8, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.-Arlington Campus. Study economics in a hands-on environment using the experimental approach by Vernon L Smith, winner of the 2002 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences. Not available for University credit – must be accepted into program. [email protected]. Leadership Camp (6th-8th grade), 7/7/8-7/11/8 on Fairfax Campus, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. All activities focus on breaking down barriers between people and cultures and working against racial, ethnic and gender stereotypes with a innovative curriculum. [email protected]. Nursing Exploration (7th-9th grade), 7/7/8-7/11/8l; 7/14/8-7/18/8; 7/21/8-7/25/8, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 2990 Telestar Ct, Falls Church. Sponsored by Inova Health System in partnership with GMU, this camp gives students a first-hand, behind-the-scenes look at life as a nurse. Info-Erin Jones, 703-205-2196. WGMU Summer Radio Camp (6th-12th grade), 7/14/8-7/18/8; 7/21/8-7/25/8, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.-Fairfax Campus. Provides students hands-on training in a professional radio environment. Activities include learning how to write and produce a commercial and newscast, as well as field trips to area radio stations. [email protected]. Environmental Camp, Get Your Hands Dirty (3rd-5th grades), 7/21/8-7/25/8, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on the Fairfax Campus. Features hands-on environmental education programs, interactive lessons and dynamic outdoor activities that integrate leadership skills, esteem building, goal-setting and a “can-do” attitude into science and engineering sessions. [email protected].


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Green Hedges School Arts & Activity Camp 415 Windover Ave., NW, Vienna 703-938-8323; no fax Website: www.greenhedges.org No email

1st-6th grades

Dates not available at publication 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Extended care: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.


Each day, campers will participate in a variety of activities including Science and Nature (make a movie, take digital photos, build a volcano, go on nature walks, build a birdfeeder, perform experiments), Sports and Games (traditional team sports such as kickball, soccer, basketball as well as Frisbee golf, capture the flag, and tag), Arts and Crafts (still life drawing, puppet marking, painting, sculpture and more), Drama and Music (mime for a day, impersonations, make music, create dances), and special events such as field trips, and special on-site performances.

Harmonia School Performing Arts Camp Locations: 2942 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton 7373 McWhorter Place, Annandale Oakton - 703-938-7301; Annandale – 703-642-1711 Fax - 703-938-7303 Website: www.harmoniaschool.org Email: [email protected]

5-17 years

Art Camp: 7/7/8-7/18/8 7/21/8-8/1/8 12:30-3:30 p.m. Musical Theatre & Creative Art Camp: 6/23/8-7/3/8 7/7/8-7/18/8 7/21/8-8/1/8 8/4/8-8/15/8 Musical Theatre Performance Camp: 8/18/8-8/22/8 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Half Days – 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. or 12:30-3:30 p.m. Extended Care: 3:30- 6:00 p.m. Instrumental & Voice Lessons: 6/23/8-8/1/8 Summer Art: 7/7/8-8/15/8

Art Camp-$345/2 week session (no extended day) Musical Theatre & Creative Art Camp: Full Day - $575 Half Day - $345 Week w/July 4 – deduct $30 Musical Theatre Performance Camp: $345 (no extended day) Extended Day - $200/session Instrumental Lessons (minimum of 4 lessons): 30 minute lesson $37.00 45 minute lesson $55.00 60 minute lesson $70.00 Summer Art: Call for info

Art Camp: Creative Fun and artistic development will be the focus of this half day two week Art Camp. Students will explore different media and techniques developed and refined in the 20th century. Have fun as we explore the art of Chagall, Picasso, Matisse, Jean Miro, Andy Warhol and even Peter Max. Musical Theatre & Creative Art Camp: Take a trip back in time as we explore the 20th century through Art, Theatre, and Music. Learn about great musicians, composers, artist and performers who contributed to our present day culture through fun art projects and thrilling musical theatre performances. Musical Theatre Performance Camp: Immerse your child in Musical Theatre for one week as we explore all aspects of musical theatre such as stage make-up, set design, stage tech, choreography, costumes, props, improvisation, voice techniques, and audition tips, all culminating in a showcase at the end of the week. Private Instrumental and Voice Lessons are available throughout the summer for Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Guitar and Voice. Summer Art Classes (6 years and up): choices of acrylic painting, water color painting, clay, 3D art, charcoal and pastel, and multi-media Modern Masters class. Choose 6 classes or enroll for all 12. All classes are Tuesday-Thursday from 4:00-6:00 p.m.


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Levine Music & Arts Day Camp 2 Locations: Westover Baptist Church 1125 N. Patrick Henry Drive, Arlington Gesher Jewish Day School, Fairfax Main Office in DC - 202-686-9772, ext. 144 Fax – 202-686-9733 Website: www.levineschool.org No email address

Day Camp: 3.5 – 12 years Apprentices Grades 7-12 Special Programs: Age 8 to Adult (see description)

Music & Arts Day Camp: Session I: 6/23/8 -7/11/8 Session II: 7/14/8 - 8/1/8 Half Day: 9:30 a.m. –1:00 p.m. Full Day: 9:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m. Extended: 8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Special Programs – see website

Day Camp: Half day - $675/session Full day - $996/session Extended AM or PM- $195/session Special Programs – call for info

2008 theme – “Around the World in 80 Days” Morning Program: Preschool and kindergarten campers – program is designed to engage young children in music and arts experiences that nurture musicality and creativity. Activities include singing, arts and crafts, stories, percussion instruments, creative dramatic, instrument making, movement and dance, and all-camp sing. Opportunities to examine and have hands-on experience on several instruments that can include violin, piano, cello, flutophone, recorder, guitar, clarinet, trombone, and other brass. 1st – 6th grade campers – program offers an array of enriching music and art-related activities that challenge children while emphasizing individual artistic development, encouraging group participation and cooperation. Children are grouped by age and grade and taught by professional teachers in art, music and dance. Teen apprentices assist the teachers. Activities include Dance Class, Art Class, Music Plus Class (Orff instruments), and Percussion Class. Plus Instrument Class for Grades 1-2 includes an “Instrument Sampler” which gives students introductory lessons on a different instrument every few days. Instrument Focus for Grades 3-6 concentrates on an instrument that the student doesn’t already play. Instrument lessons offered depend on the teacher available but can include violin, cello, flute, guitar or piano. Afternoon Program: Pre-school and kindergarten campers participate in a creative multi-arts program on a new theme each week that may include: Under the Sea, In the Mountains, Going to Town, In the Desert, Up in the Air, or On the Beach. Other activities are dramatic play, arts and crafts, outdoor time, stories, singing, free play and instrument making. 1st – 6th grade campers experience an afternoon of musical theatre as well as instrument building, arts and crafts, and outdoor games and sports. Summer Teen Apprenticeships - if your child has experience in music, dance, or theater and likes working with young children, this is the place to be this summer. This program gives teens a chance to see excellent teachers in action, help plan lessons, assist in teaching, learn effective techniques for dealing with children, and perform for enthusiastic campers. Special Programs (not all programs at all locations): All for a Song (18+ years); All That Jazz Week (11-18 years), Brass Workshop (11-18 years); Chamber Music Performance Workshop (adults); Contemporary Electric Guitar Intensive (12-18 years); Fiddle Camp (6-12 years); Levine School of Rock (12-18 years; MusiKinesis (adults); String Camp (8-13 years); Strings Plus (12-18 years); Summer Percussion; and Intensive (11-18 years). * See MD and DC Guides


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Little Picasso School of Visual Arts Summer Camp Contact – June Yun 7373 McWhorter Place, Annandale 703-256-2910; no fax number Website: www.littlepicassoart.com Email: [email protected]

4-16 years

6/23/8-7/4/8 7/7/8-7/18/8 7/21/8-8/1/8 8/4/8-8/15/8 Half Days: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. OR 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Full Days – 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Extended care: 3:30 - 6:00 p.m.

$100 deposit $30 registration Full Day $580/session Half Day $290/session Extended Care: $180/session 2 or more siblings – 10% discount

Drawing, painting, clay, printmaking and multi-media. *See MD Guide.

The Madeira School Summer Camps Director of Summer & Auxiliary Programs: Kim Newsome 8328 Georgetown Pike, McLean 703-556-8200; fax – 703-556-8289 Website: www.madeira.org Emails: [email protected]

4-15 years

Little Snails: 6/9/8 - 6/13/8 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (no lunch) Camp Greenway: Session 1: 6/23/8 - 7/3/8 Session 2: 7/7/8 - 7/18/8 Session 3: 7/21/8 - 8/1/8 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. GirlsRide! (residential): 6/17/8 - 6/21/8 Riding Workshop: Weekly – 6/23/8 – 7/18/8 Girls First! (residential): 7/6/8 – 7/18/8 7/20/8 – 8/8/8 Girls Getaway! 6/13/8 – 6/15/8 Tennis Adventure Call for info .

Little Snails: $225 Camp Greenway: $825/session Girls Ride! $1,200 Riding Workshops: $500/session Opt lunch - $7.50 Girls Adventure: $1,200 Girls First! $2,495/session Girls Getaway! Call for info Tennis Adventure $825

Little Snails (Ages 4-5) - half-day in which campers use their imaginations to create amazing art, cook cool concoctions, share silly stories, and trek around the terrain of the campus as well as weekly swimming lessons and a visit to the barn. Themes include Forest Friends, Home on the Range, Icky Insects, and Pond Pals.

Camp Greenway (Co-Ed – 1st-9thgrades) – activities include: archery, arts & crafts, basketball, tennis, mad science, soccer, volleyball, swimming, singing and drama. Optional cookouts and campouts.

Girls Ride! (7th-9th grades) – themed weeks with one mounted riding lesson each morning as well as basic horse care and stable management, games and activities. Residential. Limited to 12 girls.

Riding Workshop (Co-Ed – Ages 8-15) – riding day camp open to all experience levels. Daily mounted lesson hunt seat equitation plus basic horse care and stable management skills. Limited to 25 riders/session (selected by the lottery system). Girls First! - at Madeira, they strive to empower and encourage girls to explore their interests, develop their abilities, act with self-confidence and with compassion, and assume responsibility for their actions in the global community. Call Kim Newsome for more information. Girls Getaway! – call for information. Tennis Adventure – call for information. Bus transportation available to and from established pick-up locations in Virginia.


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Mad Science Summer Camp 9 locations: Faith Lutheran Church, 3313 Arlington Blvd, Arlington Sessions 2,3,4,9,10 Emmaus Church, 900 E. Maple Ave., Vienna/Oakton Sessions 2-5 Fairfax Presbyterian Church, 10723 Main St., Fairfax Sessions 6-8 Community of Faith Church, 13224 Franklin Farm Rd., Herndon/Reston – Sessions 5-8 Burke Community Church, 9900 Old Keene Mill Rd., Burke – Sessions 9 & 10 Rose Hill ES, 6301 Rose Hill Drive, Alexandria Sessions 7 & 8 Langley School, 1411 Balls Hill Rd, McLean Sessions 1,2,4,5 M.E. Henderson MS, 7130 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church Sessions 4-6 Centreville, location TBD, Sessions 9 & 10 Contact – Greg Clark Main office: 11251 Lockwood Dr., Silver Spring, MD 301-593-4777; fax – 301-593-7062 Website: www.madscience.org/dc Email: [email protected]

6-11 years

Session 1 6/16/8-6/20/8 Session 2 6/23/8-6/27/8 Session 3 6/30/8-7/3/8 Session 4 7/7/8-7/11/8 Session 5 7/14/8-7/18/8 Session 6 7/21/8-7/25/8 Session 7 7/28/8-8/1/8 Session 8 8/4/8-8/8/8 Session 9 8/11/8-8/15/8 Session 10 8/18/8-8/22/8 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Half Day- 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. AND 1:00-4:00 p.m. Langley School and M.E. Henderson MS have their own hours

Full Day - $295/session Half Day - $175/session Week of July 4th ($220/$132) Sibling discounts - $10-$20 NOTE: Langley School and M.E. Henderson MS have their own pricing- check on-line registration system.

Red-Hot Robots - Learn about the uses of robots in the world. Spend time playing with our super cool red-hot robots. Use your skills to build your very own working robot to take home to “live” with you. Science Sleuths (formerly: Claws, Codes and Constellations) - Each day has a different theme. Use Morse code to send secret messages to your friends, learn the basics about water pollution, acid rain and the benefits of solar energy. By recycling your own garbage you will get to make your very own paper to take home! What do football players, scientists and ballet dancers have in common? As young astronauts, we will explore the mysteries of the solar system. How do astronauts live and work in space? Science In Motion - Discover how things move with science. Take apart pellets to see what an owl cannot digest! View the world through camera obscura that you make yourself. Join a team of camper engineers and build bridges, domes, cubes, and pyramids. Assemble and control pulleys, levers, catapults, and simple machines. Make you own sidewalk chalk, crystal gardens, and chromatography-dyed T-shirt! Secret Agent Camp (formerly Chemicals, Cells, and Crime) - Introduces life in the form of cells and organs and to how the science behind life can help solve a crime! Discover the secrets behind batteries and design marshmallow molecules! Conduct electricity and power a Mad Science whirligig. Experience blood pumping through the heart and air moving through the lungs. Use ooey-gooey ingredients to build a model cell & use own traits to decode & decipher DNA. NOTE: Themes vary with week and location – check website. * See MD & DC Guides

Manassas Christian School Summer Camp Principal - Linda Bare 9296 W. Carondelet Drive, Manassas 703-393-6555; fax - 703-393-6655 Website: www.manassaschristianschool.org Email: [email protected]

4-14 years

Dates not available at publication 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Extended care: 6:30 a.m. –6:30 p.m.


Junior and Senior camps as well as Specialty Camps in art, basketball, cheerleading, competitive swimming prep, theatre, golf, environment, science, dance team, baseball, computer and babysitting.


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Merritt Academy Summer Camp Contact – Diana Henderson, Summer Camp Director 9211 Arlington Blvd., Arlington 703-273-0879; fax – 703-273-8000 Website: www.merrittacademy.org Email: [email protected]

Caboose Camp K-1st grades Junior Camp 2nd-5th grades Senior Camp 6th-9th grades

Weekly 6/16/8 - 8/20/8 6:45 a.m. – 6:15 p.m.

$75 non-refundable registration fee. Tuition includes light breakfast, lunch, snack, transportation and entrance fees for field trips) Caboose Camp - $325/week Junior Camp - $325/week Senior Camp - $360/week NOTE: August 18-20 is for Merritt Academy students only

“Fun in the Sun – Island Adventures” Activities such as rock climbing/repelling, Dude Ranch, pony rides, swimming and amusement parks. 2008 themes: A Polynesian Paradise; The Amazing Outback; Olympic Dreams; The Far East; Caribbean Dreams; New Adventures in New Zealand; Rock and Roll; Birds of Paradise; British Invasion; and North Pole Adventures. Campers may sign up for extra after-camp activities (additional fee) which include: gymnastics, swimming lessons, dance, computer club, art club, and piano instruction. Bus transportation available for an additional fee within bus route of camp – call for info.

Modeling Camp Location: Westpark Hotel, 8401 Westpark Dr., McLean Main office – The Model Source, Inc. POB 1246, Fairfax, VA 1-888-757-5575; no fax Website: www.modelingcamp.com No email

Fashion Funshop: 7-10 years Fashion Workshop: 11-16 years Fashion Design 11-17 years Miss Cotillion and Modeling Workshop: 7-17 years

Weekly 6/23/8 - 8/15/8 (programs vary each week) Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Fridays – until 3:00 p.m. Extended care: 7:45 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Deposit - $150/$200 Tuition includes all activities, field trips, and lunch. Extended includes PM snack. Fashion Workshop and Fashion Funshop - $349/week Fashion Design and Miss Cotillion $399/week Modeling Workshop - $499/week Extended care: AM - $69/week PM - $89/week BOTH - $99/week Drop-In – AM - $20/day PM - $30/day BOTH - $35/day

The ideal personal development camp for young ladies. The camp includes modeling and fashion, social graces and etiquette, personal grooming and style, fashion shows, and photo shoots. Girls experience an exciting and empowering week of fashion, fun and fitness. A strong emphasis is placed on building self-esteem and developing social graces. Modeling Camp offers a variety of programs for girls of all ages to enjoy - from personal development to modeling, from fashion design to etiquette and protocol. Detailed descriptions for each program on website.


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The New School Summer 2008 9431 Silver King Court, Fairfax 703-691-3040; no fax Website: www.newschoolva.com No email

8-18 years Dates not available at publication Academics: 8:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Camps: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Tuition not available at publication 20% discount for siblings in same session (separate camps ok).

2007 Options were: Academics: Mathematics, History and English only. The New School Summer Camps are designed to give campers an enjoyable, flexible, and dynamic experience and opportunities to stretch their skills, learn new techniques and practice the creative process. We provide the materials, encouragement and knowledge to guide the camper’s unique creative process. Computer Arts Camp and Digital Arts Studio - Campers playfully explore many of the digital world’s powerful expressive tools: Music and Sound (Garage Band, Audacity), Digital Photography (Adobe Photoshop), Digital Movie Making (Apple’s IMovie) and Game Design. Fine Arts Camp and Fine Arts Studio - Campers discover and grow the visual artist inside. They will be presented with many materials and resources and an experiential, explorative process designed to draw out their visual artist. Fine Arts Studio is designed for the artist who is highly focused on a project of his/her own. Artists make use of our spacious new painting and drawing studio and expansive sculpture patio. Mediums include watercolor, acrylic paints, artist markers, oil pastels, wire, plaster tape and paper-mache, wood and stone, and more. LAN Gaming - Campers compete against each other playing video games on their very own IMac computer provided by the campGames used in past camps have included Quake, Warcraft, Starcraft and Wolfenstein.

Northern Virginia Academy of Early Learning School Age Summer Camps Burke Campus, 6215 Roberts Pkwy 703-239-0875; fax – 703-239-9637 Landsdowne Campus, 6414 Landsdowne Ctr, Alexandria 703-541-4175; fax – 703-541-4178 Lincolnia Campus, 6396 Lincolnia Rd. 703-256-7990; fax – 703-256-8272 Lorton Campus, 8931 Ox Road 703-690-1939; fax – 703-690-7478 Website for all above: www.novaearlylearning.com

5-12 years Dates not available at publication 6:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (Lincolnia until 6:00 p.m.)


Thematic, creative, recreational and outdoor activities such as music and drama, computers, swimming, and cooking as well as special visiting music groups and magic workshops, and visits to water parks.


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Northern Virginia Community College – “College for Kids” 8333 Little River Turnpike Annandale, VA 703-323-3102; no fax Website: www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/kids No email

8-18 years Info not available at publication 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Info not available at publication Camps include: Basketball Camp (co-ed), Beginning French Camp, Cyber Experience, “In Focus” Digital Photography Camp, Jazz Camp, Kookin’ with Kids, “In the News” Science & News Reporting Camp, Soccer Camp, Sports Broadcasting, “the Author Within”…A Storytelling Experience, Theater Camp, and Video Gaming Camp.

Nysmith School for the Gifted Summer Camp Contact: Karla Dao, Summer Camp Director 13625 EDS Dr., Herndon 703-713-3332, X1165; no fax number Website: www.nysmith.com No email address

3-12 years Dates not available at publication 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Extended care: 8:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Early Riser 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Early Riser/Ext. Day: 7:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Tuition not available at publication.

Traditional caring and supportive atmosphere with curriculum that blends sports, music, drama, art, foreign language, swimming, cooking, educational games, technology, and crafts. Children who are involved in the extended care have activities such as photography, visits and hikes to local nature centers, arts & crafts, games of all kinds, and visits to a retirement center.

Prince William County Park Authority Summer Camps Various locations throughout the county. 703-792-7060; fax – 703-792-4278 Website: www.pwcparks.org (camps) Email: [email protected]

6-17 years Camps start 6/23/8 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Extended: 6:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (6:00 p.m. at Dale City Rec Ctr)

Deposit - $40 per week, per child Tuition available in February 2008

Traditional camp that includes outdoor games, arts and crafts, swimming, and field trips. Specialty camps may include: gymnastics, Outdoor Adventure Camp, Totally Teens, Tot Camp, Lil’ Chefs, Karate, Tennis, Shape Up, and Theatre Experience Camp. Assisted mainstream available.

Point of Hope Camp (through Capital Hospice) Location of camp: Camp Ramblewood, Darlington, MD (about 1.5 hours from DC) Contact – Suzanne Richardson Capital Hospice Office: 9300 Lee Hwy, Suite 200, Fairfax, VA 703-538-2044 Website: www.pointofhope.org/services/camp Email: [email protected]

Children 6-10 years Teens 13-18 years Adults 19+ years


FREE (but you must register) Anyone living in DC, suburban MD, or Northern VA who has experienced a loss within the past year is invited. Participants swim, play group games, and take part in supportive discussions that help build trust, self-esteem, and coping skills, as well as comfort and relief from the isolation of grief. Each age group is housed separately and attends age-appropriate activities and support sessions. Point of Hope Day Camp for Children and Teenagers is held on Saturdays in the spring (includes work with art therapists on grief issues). Call for info. Transportation is available.


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Pinecrest School Summer Pavilion Director – Beth Hartzler 7209 Quiet Cove, Annandale 703-354-3446; fax – 703-354-0502 Website: www.pinecrestschool.org Email: [email protected]

K-6th grades

Weekly 6/23/8-8/15/8 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. AND 12:30–3:30 p.m. (full day option) Extended care: 3:30–6:00 p.m.

$150 deposit $150 per half day session Extended Care $10/hour with $85 cap/week

Over the course of the summer, a variety of program options will be offered so that children can experience a lot of fun and exciting activities, not just one. Drama, dance, art, computer, science, math, sports and many creative, themed classes will all be a part of the adventure. The camp will be divided into two half-day sessions. Anyone wishing to stay all day will choose two classes to take and will participate in a supervised lunch and play time in between the two classes.

Reston Association Camps Various locations in Reston. Office: Reston Association, 1930 Isaac Newton Square 703-435-6530; no fax number Website: www.reston.org Email: [email protected].

3-16 years CIT – 14-16 years

6/23/8 - 8/15/8 (One and two-week sessions – varies w/type of camp) 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (varies w/camp – some are ½ day) Extended care at Brown’s Chapel facility 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

$75 deposit. $7-$9 – mandatory T-shirt Reston Association Members: $150- $445/session Non-Members: $175-$470/session Extended care available for some camps – call or check website for details Scholarships available.

Fills up quickly (lottery system)!! Limits on number of sessions per summer. A vast variety of camps: Day Camp, Nature Tots, Hug-a-Tree, Sportsters, Mini Camp, Science Camp, Adventure Links, Sports Camp, Teen Camp, Guard Start and CIT. Limited transportation available.

Reston Montessori School Summer Camp 2008 1928 Isaac Newton Square West, Reston 703-481-2922; no fax Website: www.restonmontessori.com Email: [email protected]

3-11 years

Dates not available at publication 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Half day (toddlers and preschool) - 8:30-11:30 a.m. Extended: 7:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.


Preschool Fun - led by certified Montessori Teachers, the days will be filled with fun educational activities. Children work together in a multi-age environment, making crafts, singing songs and playing games. One day they may explore dinosaurs, another, go on a musical adventure! Outside water play and sprinkler fun will be enjoyed often.

Kindergarten and Elementary Camp - this camp allows children a break from academic studies and gives them the opportunity to have fun and explore other creative outlets. The children spend several days each week away from school to swim, ice skate, watch a play at Wolf Trap or participate in a number of other interesting field trips carefully chosen by the Camp Director. It offers opportunities for sporting activities on the large field, learning French, performing in a play, and getting involved in a variety of arts and crafts.


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St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School Specialty & Sports 2008 Director of Summer Programs: Andy Taibl 1000 St. Stephen's Road, Alexandria 703-212-2777; no fax number Website: www.sssas.org Email: [email protected]

Juniors Ages 3-4 SummerTimes & August Adv. K-6th Specialty & Sports K - 12th grades

Dates for camp available mid to late February 2008 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Junior – 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Extended care: 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Tuition available mid to late February 2008

Lots of options which include: Traditional Day Camps - SummerTimes Day and Junior Day Camps, as well as August Adventures. Specialty Camps in 2007 - Junior Cooking, Fun for Life!, Hello, Dolly!, Junior Fashion, Spanish Immersion, French Immersion, Art Around the World, Eco-Adventures, Junior Musical for Theatre, Culinary, Babysitting course, CSI Detectives, Band Camp, Robotics, Fencing, Adventures in Science!, Games Galore!, “Insider’s Guide” to the Civil War, Zoology, Aquatic Adventures, Photo Safari, Technology, Movie Camp, Magic Camp, and “Garage Band” Computer Music Studio, and more. Sports Camps - lacrosse for boys or girls, Diamond Mites Baseball, basketball for boys or girls, “All-Star” Youth Football Camp, golf, soccer, all-sports, co-ed volleyball, swim clinic, field hockey, and strength, speed & agility. Call for brochure or check website for details.

Special Love Camps Contact – Laura Cain 17 Youth Development Court Winchester, Virginia 1-888-930-2707 or 540-667-3774 Fax – 540-667-8144 Website: www.speciallove.org Email: [email protected]

Camp Fantastic 7-17 yrs BRASS 7-14 yrs Fantastic Friends 13-17 yrs


Camp relies on donations from the public: Tuition not available at publication

Established in 1983, Special Love, based out of Winchester, Virginia, was created to let kids be kids. The organization provides fun and exciting events for kids with cancer year round. Camp Fantastic - this camp provides children with cancer an opportunity to step back from the seriousness of their disease and enjoy the bonds of friendship with other children who share similar experiences. The camp provides classes, recreation, theme parties, campfires for children who are currently being treated or have undergone treatment for cancer in the last three years. A full medical staff from NIH is on site. BRASS (Brothers and Sisters Shine) Camp and Weekend – a weekend or entire week for the siblings of kids with cancer that sometimes don’t get the usual attention because of their sibling’s illness – a chance to have a normal weekend of talent shows, water Olympics, horseback riding, canoeing, and soccer, as well as opportunities to speak with a counselor about the ordeal their family is facing. Fantastic Friends – a weekend for the child with cancer and their best friend to have fun. Friend can learn about the ordeal their friend is facing with cancer, as well as strengthen their friend’s support system.


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Sportrock Summer Camp 2 locations: 5308 Eisenhower Ave., Alexandria 45935 Maties Rd, Sterling 703-212-7625; no fax Website: www.sportrock.com No email

9-14 years Limit of 12 campers per session

6/23/8-6/27/8 7/7/8-7/11/8 7/14/8-7/27/8 7/21/8-7/25/8 7/28/8-8/1/8 8/4/8-8/8/8 8/11/8-8/15/8 8/18/8-8/22/8 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

$150 deposit $299/session $25 sibling discount

Camp doesn't set out to make kids all-star rock climbers but rather helps kids find ways to solve problems, make good decisions, act as team players, learn respect for others, enjoy physical recreation and the outdoors, and do something healthy for their growing bodies. Sportrock's introduces children to rock climbing, both indoors and out. Our course is centered in the indoor facilities where campers spend 4 of the 5 camp days. The indoor gyms allows for better control of the climate and the terrain, thereby enhancing the learning atmosphere and ensuring that each child receives all the attention, guidance and instruction they need and deserve. On the 5th day, the camp travels outdoors to Carderock in Maryland or in Virginia. General Summer Camp and Advanced Camp.

TADA Musical Theatre Summer Performing Arts Program Steve West, Director American Music Stage Location: Northern Virginia Community College 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale 703-425-PLAY (7529); fax – same number Website: www.americanmusicstage.com Email: [email protected]

8-13 years (4-week program) 13-18 years (6-week program)

Camps start on 6/23/8 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Extended care: 8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.

$300 deposit Honk! (4 weeks) - $750 Once Upon a Mattress (6 weeks) - $950 Extra cost for costumes Extended care – call for info

This year's shows are “Once Upon a Mattress (Six Week program) and “Honk!” Performances of the shows are held at the end of each program. TADA! productions feature costumes, lights, sound and tech crews. Age exceptions can be made for actors who have had previous experience in the TADA! program. Exceptions can be made through the audition process.


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TIC Summer Camp 2008 Director : Karen Rosenbaum The Saint Luke School 7005 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 301-365-3784; 703-534-0616 Website: www.ticcamp.com Email: [email protected]

Juniors: 7-10 years Seniors: 11-16 years

Session 1: 6/16/8 – 6/27/8 Session 2: 6/30/8-7/11/8 Session 3: 7/14/8-7/25/8 Session 4: 7/28/8-8/8/8 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Extended care: 3:00-6:00 p.m.

Session 1: $750 Session 2-4: $800 Tennis: $35/session extra Drama: $20/session extra Extended Day: $150/session or $15/day

This camp is unique balance of cutting edge technology instruction and vigorous athletics as well as drama. Technology includes programming, robotics, video production, animation, web design, newspaper (Pagemaker and PhotoShop programs), graphics (Photoshop and Illustrator programs), digital music, digital photography, and media mix. Athletic choices include soccer, basketball, softball, volleyball, team handball, street hockey, flag football, ultimate Frisbee, capture the flag, games, gymnastics, and dance. Juniors play a wide variety of sports, while Seniors can focus on one sport for an hour each day. Campers may elect an extra cost option during the sports half of the day (drama, tennis or swimming). Juniors have instruction in the AM and athletics in the PM. Seniors do the opposite. * See MD Guide

Vienna, Town of – Youth Summer Camps Various locations throughout the Town of Vienna Vienna Parks and Recreation Department 703-255-6360; fax – 7003-255-6399 Website: www.viennava.gov No email address

6-18 years

Dates not available at publication Hours vary with camp – check website Extended care available for Summer Playground


Summer Playground: Activities include arts & crafts, games, special events, and field trips. Horseback Riding Camp: Children will learn all there is to know about horseback riding, horse maintenance, and stable maintenance. Transportation provided to and from Potomac Horse Center in Gaithersburg. Additional Sports Camps: Fencing Camp; Kid’s Summer Golf Camp; Kids Tennis Camps; and the 14th Annual Fundamental Basketball Camp. A Week in History Camp: Camp will be held on the grounds of Freeman Store and Museum and includes activities such as historic games and crafts, culinary arts, a town history and much more. Youth Teen Camps: Summer Cheer and Dance Camp, Teen Excursion Camp and Break It Down Dance Camp (dance Team Training Program are the choices for teens.


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Virginia Space Flight Adventure Camp 7300 Kearsage Circle, Wallops Island 866-757-7223; fax – 757-824-6207 Website: www.vaspaceflightacademy.org Email: [email protected]

11-15 years Limited to 28 students per week

Weekly residential camps from 6/15/8 - 8/15/8 Each 6-day session starts Sunday afternoon with a picnic and ends Friday after graduation that starts at 1:00 p.m.

$645/session (includes all camp activities, double occupancy housing, cafeteria meals, transportation to all activities, workbook, camp T-shirt and all materials)

Held at Wallops Flight Facility, an operational NASA installation located on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. This camp is for children interested in learning about the science and engineering of rockets and space flight. Students will have the opportunity to do some of the things that astronauts do. In past camps, they have launched a “Mission to Mars,” as well as built and launched their own model rockets. They also have explored the world of robotics using the LEGO© MindStorm system as well as engineer a simulated rocket launch in a NASA mission control room. Students will tour the many departments at the Facility and Navy Aegis Training Center, NOAA Weather Command and Data Acquisition Center, NASA and Virginia Commercial Space Flight launch facilities. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the Academy. NOTE: This camp is dependent on the support of the U.S. Navy and NASA facilities and personnel. In the event of a national emergency, camps may be cancelled and tuition refunds may be made.

Washington Sailing Marina Sail 2008 1 Marina Drive, GW Memorial Pkwy, Alexandria 703-548-9027; no fax number Website: www.washingtonsailingmarina.com (learn to sail) Email: [email protected]

9-15 years Pre-Camp 6/9/8 - 6/13/8 Weekly 6/16/8-8/15/8 (camps vary) 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (rain or shine)

Pre-Camp - $300 Basic and Intermediate Camps $300 ($240 for Week 3) Advanced and Windsurfing Camps $325 ($260 for Week 3) Junior Racing Camp $400 ($320 for Week 3) Optional textbook - $15 Bus transportation from Beth El Congregation, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda. Pickup at 8:40 a.m. and drop-off at 4:45 p.m. Email for rates

Hands-on experience with sailing 90% of the time (weather permitting). Pre-Camp – beginner course on a 19 ft Flying Scot. Basic Sailing Camp – course covers the basics of sailing, parts of the boat, steering, use of sail, capsizing and safety. Intermediate Sailing Camp (Flying Scot) – course involves on-the-water sessions with 4-5 students per boat plus instructor. Course covers boat handling, points of sail, sail trim (mainsail & jib), terminology, basic racing techniques and navigation. Advanced Sailing Camp-Hobie 16 (must have intermediate Skipper certification and be at least 12 years old and 90 lbs) – high performance which includes boat handling with hull flying, points of sail, sail trim (mainsail & jib), tuning the rig as well as adjustable jib traveler cars, dual trapeze and racing techniques with Hobies. Windsurfing Camp – must be at least 12 years old and 90 lbs. Course works on the necessary skills to maneuver a windsurfer independently around a small course in a contained area. First session will be on a simulator to “get the feel.” Junior Racing Camp (Pre-requisite - Hobie Skipper Card from our camp, or equivalent from another facility). Learn the fine art of racing on board a Flying Junior or 420. The focus will be on developing boat handling and racing skills through an array of specific drills designed to demonstrate the various elements of racing both on and off the water. The camp clinic will teach sail trim, rounding marks, starting, tactics on the downwind and upwind legs and how to approach marks properly. They will also learn the effects of hydrodynamics of the hull, rudder and keel, the aerodynamics of the sails, and how to utilize these effects in developing boat speed. MUST be 12 years or older.


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YMCA Camps Various locations throughout Metro DC – see description for Branches. 1-800-433-YMCA; no fax number Website: www.ymcawashdc.org Email: [email protected]

2-17 years

Dates not available at publication Day Camp: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Extended care: 7:30 a.m. -6:00 p.m.


Traditional and Specialty Day Camps as well as Teen Leadership program (CIT), YMCA Summer of Service (ages 12-14), and overnight programs. Specialty Camps include: gymnastics, dance, aquatics, sailing, drama, art, science and technology, computers, marital arts/Tae Kwon Do, sports and environment/nature. Metropolitan Branches: Alexandria, Arlington, Bethesda-Chevy Chase, Bowen, Calomiris, Fairfax at Reston, Mount Pleasant, National Capital, Prince George’s, Silver Spring, Upper Montgomery County and Veterans’. Residential Camp – Camp Letts, Edgewater, MD (near Annapolis) – ages 8-17. Includes sailing, canoeing, water skiing, horseback riding, high and low ropes challenge, soccer, tennis, marital arts, drama, arts & crafts, and much more!

Documents

2008 Summer Camp Guide Virginia - COPE, Inc · 2009. 7. 17. · Summer Camp Guide Virginia 3 Name of Camp Location Contact Info Age Range Dates Hours Tuition Description The Boyd