Is your child obsessed with K-Pop, Harry Potter, or Stranger Things? What if their summer camp was built around it — with music, creativity, and real-world adventures? Not their thing? No problem — we also offer rock bands, world music, musical theater, PreK music play, dance, and creative camps for every kind of kid.

A summer camp for children in Kindergarten through rising 6th grade, offering weekly programs with various themes, field trips, and age-appropriate activities.

The Animal Welfare League of Arlington offers a variety of youth camps focused on animal welfare education. Their programs include 1-Day Camps and Summer Camps, providing hands-on experiences with shelter animals, guest speakers, arts and crafts, and behind-the-scenes learning. Campers engage in activities like dog and cat interactions, enrichment preparation, and learning about shelter operations.

Various summer camps and programs offered by Arlington County Government, including sports, arts, and educational camps for children of different age groups.

Therapeutic recreation adapted summer camps are designed for individuals with disabilities, ages 6 - 21. Recommended for campers who benefit from close supervision and moderate to maximum support with personal care, recreation participation, and/or social skills.

The Arlington First Responder Co-Ed Summer Basketball Camp offers rising 6th–8th graders a unique opportunity to build their basketball skills while learning from and connecting with Arlington County police officers, firefighters and sheriff’s deputies. This week-long camp combines high-quality basketball instruction with positive mentorship, allowing campers to gain insight from first responders who model leadership, teamwork and resilience both on and off the court.

Offers a variety of soccer camps for different age groups and skill levels, including half-day and full-day camps, as well as mini-soccer camps.

Terrific morning and afternoon summer camps for ages 5-15.

Offers a variety of summer camps across Northern Virginia, including programs in Sports and PE, Science, STEM, Arts and Crafts, and Performance. The 2026 Summer Camps list is expected to be available in February 2026.

Our camps focus on skill development, leadership, and personal growth, all while creating a fun and supportive environment. With engaging field hockey instruction and our Play Beyond the Game curriculum, athletes will develop skills, build confidence, and gain leadership tools that translate to school, home and friendships. Whether your athlete is a beginner or a seasoned player, we have a camp tailored for them.

Boolean Girl is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2014 to educate girls and other underrepresented students to code, build, invent, and animate. They offer girls-only and co-ed classes, camps, and online education, aiming to reverse the trend and diversify the industries of tomorrow by teaching underrepresented groups and low-income kids how to code and build engineering projects.

Calleva offers a variety of outdoor adventure camps in the DMV area, including paddle sports, sailing, and rock climbing at their McLean, VA location.

Camp Arena Stage is a full-day, multi-arts summer camp, for young people, ages 8-15. A place to explore, discover, and create with the encouragement and guidance of professional artists and educators.

School’s out, but the learning and fun don’t have to stop! Summer Camp at The Merit School makes it easy for parents to keep their routines by providing an exciting, safe, activity-driven place for their kids when school isn’t happening. We also have a winter and spring camps for other long school holidays!

Camp Kesher (Camp Connection) is an exciting summer day camp opportunity for neurodiverse teens and young adults to build friendships and gain independence skills.

Camp Kids Place offers a variety of themed camps throughout the summer, including Super Camp, Time-Travel Camp, Survivor Camp, Studio Camp, Rodeo Camp, Spy Camp, Space Camp, and Spotlight Camp. Each week features a different theme, providing children with diverse and engaging activities.

Camp Kinhaven is an extension of Kinhaven School, a parent-governed independent program located in the heart of Arlington’s Ballston-Virginia Square neighborhood, combining the staff, environment, and philosophy of Kinhaven School with a healthy dose of good old-fashioned summertime fun and friendship!

Camp Levine is a 3-week summer day camp that provides an engaging, fun-filled artistic experience for children of all musical backgrounds and levels of ability! 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. From morning sings to final performances, campers learn new skills, gain confidence, and create lasting friendships – all while enjoying the bliss of summer. Only at Levine can children unleash their creativity through top-notch arts instruction in a safe, joy-filled, and collaborative environment.

This summer Musicfully will be presenting the beloved Broadway Musical Frozen with a final performance for campers June 22th-26th. Every day at Camp Musicfully will be packed full of fun and learning. Campers will spend their mornings in rehearsals and the afternoons in fun classes with activities aimed at enhancing their performance skills.

Nature-themed camp at Potomac Overlook Regional Park, offering activities like live animal interactions, nature hikes, team games, survival skills, scavenger hunts, nature crafts, and field trips to other parks.

Camp Santos: Rec n’ Read is a supportive, dynamic summer camp for elementary students, including children who need extra help with reading and writing. What makes Camp Santos unique is our blend of structured English and Spanish literacy instruction, hands-on cultural exploration, and fun recreation, all designed to help kids grow as confident readers, writers, and community members. We deliver literacy instruction that supports English-speaking, Spanish-speaking, and emerging bilinguals.

Camp Sarraka is dedicated to getting kids outside, running around, being creative, and working together in an inclusive environment that makes every camper feel special. Each day is packed with sports, art projects, and fun activities that inspire teamwork, sportsmanship, and kindness. They also offer a Counselor In Training (CIT) program for teens aged 13-15 to develop leadership skills.

Give your kiddo an unforgettable summer adventure. Our outdoor day camp combines nature exploration, hands-on activities, and kid-favorite field trips* that get campers moving and making memories.

In-person chess programs for kids in the Baltimore-Washington Metro Area, and an Online Chess Academy for kids all over the world.

Small, thoughtfully designed summer camp experience — calm, engaging, and perfectly suited for younger children.

CLAYMAGINATION© is an art-intensive summer camp offering specialized instruction and a variety of projects in a small group setting for coed, ages 6 and above. Even though we use similar mediums, the projects change each week so that repeat campers have a varied curriculum.

Transform your child's love for technology into an exciting learning adventure. Guided by our team of Code Senseis, Code Ninjas Camps empower kids to gain valuable tech skills and make new friends. It's an unforgettably fun learning experience!

Our summer camps offer full immersion in Spanish, French, or Mandarin for children 18 months - 6 years (depending on location) through a new and exciting "Around The World" experience.

An adventure-focused day camp offering a variety of activities such as sports, horseback riding, archery, arts, ziplining, and taekwondo. Campers swim daily in newly renovated pools equipped with a diving board, slide, and splash pad. Programs are available for campers aged 4 to 14.

Cookology offers a variety of cooking classes and camps for children aged 3-18, focusing on hands-on culinary experiences. Their summer camps are designed to teach kids essential cooking skills, from basic techniques to more advanced culinary arts, fostering a love for cooking and healthy eating habits.

We offer a week-long camps letting your child take advantage of all the space we have to offer in a low-intensity, fun camp. Your kids can play around with their friends in a safe and engaging environment.

Creative Cauldron’s Spring & Summer Camps incorporate drama, music, movement and visual art following designated themes, including musical theater. Campers work with professional teaching artists with extensive experience in their fields and each camp session culminates with a final performance and an art display of camper’s work.

Animation, filmmaking, content creation, music production, entrepreneurship, engineering and game development for kids ages 5-13.

At D.C. United Summer Camps powered by Headfirst, our goal is simple: ignite your child’s love of the game. With small-group instruction and fast-paced competition, players build and reinforce core soccer skills—whether they’re new to the game or already playing club.

Try out our summer camps with unique and exciting themes for every dancer!

Offers a full-day camp from Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with weekly themes. The camp is priced at $500 per week, with a $100 deposit required upon registration. Early drop-off and late pick-up are not available, and a $25 late fee applies for every 15-minute increment after class ends. Campers should bring a water bottle, lunch, two snacks, and are encouraged to bring their own games or books for after snacks and lunch. Electronics are not permitted.

Summer camps are where imagination takes center stage! ETC camps offer a fun, supportive environment to explore acting, storytelling, improvisation, filmmaking, and more. Guided by professional Teaching Artists, campers build confidence, foster creativity, and form lasting friendships.

emPOWER kids is more than a fitness program. We are dedicated to building strong bodies, minds and hearts. Our curriculum focuses on overall physical well-being, mindfulness, and social-emotional connections with peers.

From first steps onstage to final bows, Encore’s summer camps are where creativity takes center stage. Ages 3–15 explore theatre through imaginative play, performance, collaboration, ending with a final sharing. Kids build confidence, make friends, and shine onstage, backstage, and beyond—all in a fun, supportive, “theatre by kids, for kids” environment!

Therapeutic Recreation Services (TRS) offers affordable summer camp experiences for individuals with developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, physical disabilities, emotional disabilities, learning disabilities, and/or attention deficit disorders. The summer will be packed full of special events, art activities, sensory play, games, sports, outdoor play, music activities and more.

Fish and Explore is a experiential learning leader dedicated to developing programs that are well suited for all ages. Our focus is on youth programs, which are structured around elements that naturally excite children – Animals, Water, and a little Dirt! Our programs build confidence in a natural way, by providing guided instruction to introduce anyone to the outdoors while allowing them to explore their abilities. Be it through fishing, exploring, or both, we will engage all explorers in the wonders of the great outdoors in a safe and fun environment.

The French Academy offers Summer Camps in French immersion for children between 5 and 12 years old.

Fun Bot Lab is dedicated to fostering global learning and growth for children through LEGO robotics. The organization aims to create environments that inspire creativity and educational exploration. In 2023, Fun Bot Lab partnered with Play Well Africa and Kuyamba Ministries to ship LEGO robotics to Kampala, Uganda, providing underprivileged children with access to 21st-century skills education.

Interested in trying out the sport of rowing? Consider W-L’s Summer 2026 Learn-to-Row camps. Rowing is a lifelong sport that anyone can learn quickly. Each session will be staffed by experienced coaches who will teach the fundamentals of rowing, along with equipment care and maintenance.

The ultimate summer experience for girls ages 8–13, combining the empowering mission of Girls on the Run with nonstop fun and adventure at The St. James

Summer 2026 will feature a variety of camps in locations throughout Northern Virginia, including Arlington County and the Town of Vienna. We'll offer half-day camps and morning Lil' Boots programs outdoors, plus full-day camps that feature indoor AND outdoor facilities. And as always, we also offer weekly training classes and customizable camps on demand, where you gather friends/neighbors/teammates and determine the days, times, and location to suit your needs.

Highlands is excited to offer our members and their guests a summer camp experience with exciting themes, fun-filled activities, and lasting friendships made! Don’t miss out on the fun this summer!

Hillary's Dance Company offers dance classes in ballet, pre-pointe, pointe, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical, and contemporary dance for students ages 3-18. They hold in-class performances and a formal company production each season. Advanced dancers are invited to compete in regional dance competitions between April and June.

Looking to help your athlete level up their game in a safe, high-energy environment? Our i9 Sports Volleyball Camps are open for registration. These camps are designed to build skills, confidence, and a love for the game in a fun, supportive setting. All camps are led and taught by trained i9 Sports instructors who focus on fundamentals, positive coaching and sportsmanship.

Our Arlington camps strike the perfect balance between STEM skill development and summer fun, allowing kids and teens to experience a week at a nationally-recognized university.

This summer, give your child an unforgettable experience where learning happens outdoors, through movement, laughter, and adventure — 100% in Spanish. At Isabella & Ferdinand Academia de Español, we believe language is learned best when it’s lived. Our Summer Camp 2026 brings Spanish to life through sports, hiking, creative workshops, and real communication, while continuing to build strong grammar and pronunciation skills through daily practice.

Official Youth Basketball programs of the Washington Wizards, Washington Mystics, Capital City Go-Go. The goal of the Jr. Wizards program is to encourage the growth and development of the game of basketball in the DMV through instructional programming and memorable experiences for parents, coaches, and players of all skill levels.

JTR Summer Day Camp offers children ages 6–12 a structured, active, and enriching summer experience. Each week blends traditional martial arts training, games, creative activities, swimming, field trips, and leadership development in a safe, values-based environment. Campers build confidence, discipline, focus, teamwork, and resilience while staying physically active and engaged.

Our camp days are packed with games, sports, and hands-on arts & crafts, all designed to keep young children moving, creating, laughing, and making friends. From energetic group games to creative projects and playful sports, every day is thoughtfully planned to support confidence, teamwork, and joyful learning in a warm, nurturing environment.

Specializing in children's art classes, camps and art themed birthday parties, Kidcreate Studio-Alexandria is an art studio just for kids. At Kidcreate Studio-Alexandria, your child will create fridge-worthy masterpieces, learn art concepts, and experiment with many different art materials.

GagaSmash is the format of KidRealm's most popular summer camp! It combines GagaBall and Nintendo's Super Smash Bros game with lots of other fun unique activities!

Over five incredible weeks, 52 young anglers joined us on the docks and aboard our boats to learn the art of fishing, explore the Potomac River, and build friendships that will last far beyond the summer. From the thrill of reeling in a monster Blue Catfish to the quiet moments of casting from the docks, our campers got a taste of what makes life on the water so special.

During Summer Volunteer Camp, children ages 6 to 12 will participate in enjoyable service activities appropriate for their age group. The week will be filled with opportunities to give back to the community, and they will return home inspired to do even more.

The Knights of Columbus Summer Fun Camp in Arlington, Virginia, offers a variety of activities for children aged 5 to 12. Each week features different themes, with activities including arts, sports, swimming, and music. The camp emphasizes building relationships with campers and creating a safe and welcoming environment.

LCF Kids is a children’s gym that focuses on skills such as gross motor skills, fine motor skills, motor planning, dynamic and static balancing, visual spatial awareness, tracking, kinesthetic awareness, proprioception, sensory processing disorder, social skills, adaptive sports skills, upper and lower body strength, cardiovascular endurance, sports fundamentals skills, physical education, coordination, mid-line, weight management and camps.

Empower your child’s growth and foster essential social skills with our social skills summer camp! We have programs designed to help neurodiverse children with autism, ADHD, and learning differences build social and behavioral skills outside of the school setting.

Spend a week of soccer during the summer with LTB Summer camps, learn a different move every day to specialize 5 moves by the end of the week. We will have access to the school building during for water breaks, lunch breaks and time in the afternoon to cool off.

Mad Science Camps offer hands-on discovery and exploration of scientific principles. Your child will be able to touch, see, hear, and smell what science is really all about! Campers create a variety of take-home projects while exploring how science affects the world around

Madeira Camps have been a home for laughter, fun, exploration, and friendship for over 50 years and we intend to continue making memories for years to come. With 2 high-quality summer camps to choose from and nearly 400 acres of land, there is something for everyone at Madeira Camps.

The DMV's Best Lacrosse Camps since 1996! Our coaches have a main goal to make it a memorable and fun experience for your child(ren). Our Elite Camps will challenge even the best campers! We've been running camps since 1996 and understand how to make it a memorable experience no matter the experience level.

Sports camps at Marymount University in Arlington, VA, offering a safe, fun, and educational environment for campers, led by Marymount coaching staff and players.

Weekly themed camps where campers can discover and explore a different art medium, make new friendships, and create artworks for friends and family to enjoy.

Regardless of one's level of play, our camp counselors are trained to provide safe, challenging, and a FUN focused way of improving your player’s abilities. MYS offers something for everyone, and we look forward to you taking advantage of our outstanding staff and programs.

Summer Hockey Camps options from beginner to experienced players!

Mini Bump is a premium, all-in-one basketball academy in Arlington, VA. We provide a consistent, fun, high-frequency environment where skill development and competitive play live under one roof, giving families back their time and athletes a real path to mastery.

Ready for a rockin’ camp experience? At our summer camps, kids develop confidence in themselves through rock climbing and other inclusive activities. By forming a connection with themselves, peers, and coaches—kids shine brighter.

Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington offers a wonderful and wide range of creative summer camps for your creative students! Camps are offered for kids starting at age 5 and up to teens ages 18. Campers will go on an artistic journey and explore the visual arts through exciting projects in 2D and 3D media while learning about new and different artistic techniques and contemporary artists working in the world today! MoCA’s camps will be offered either at MoCA Arlington or Marymount University’s main campus. Campers at MoCA may even get the chance to tour the museum’s galleries and create works inspired by what they see. Campers at Marymount University will get to create art in the collegiate fine art and ceramic studios.

Splash Day Camps are scheduled on days when students may be out of school, such as teacher workdays. Swimmers are grouped by skill level and participate in swimming and water safety instruction, as well as other aquatic activities such as Water Polo, Diving, SKWIM, and Log Rolling. There will be opportunities for field games, crafts and free swim.

Arlington County DPR Break Camps & Trips offer full-day programs, early release options, and weekend trips for children on APS teacher workdays, parent-teacher conference days, and school holidays. Programs include cooking, basketball, flag football, tennis, music, STEM, arts & crafts, and business camps. Fee reductions and inclusion/therapeutic recreation support are available for qualifying families; camp forms are collected via ePACT.

Designed for recreational, ADP, and travel-level players, this camp combines fun with player development. Experienced coaches lead age-appropriate training focused on technical skills, ball mastery, decision-making, and confidence through small-sided games, high-energy drills, and exciting team-building activities.

1-day camps designed for children to learn about animal welfare through hands-on activities, engaging lessons, and animal interactions.

Recreational cooking classes where children learn to measure, mix, and roll, while older students learn essential culinary techniques.

Join our daily gymnastics camps! Packed with fun activities like trampoline bouncing, rope climb, and tumbling.

Drama Days offer a unique experience for students to participate in a day of the arts including workshops in drama, movement, music, and visual arts.

Children can burn off energy jumping on a trampoline, learning to do a cartwheel and acquiring new ninja skills, then cool down with a little mindfulness to end the day.

Holiday mini camps where kids up to grade 2 learn about theater through games, crafts, and storytelling, while students in grades 3-5 create a play in one day based on popular children's movies and stories.

Day camp programming focused on physical activity and empowerment for girls.

Highlands Swim & Tennis Club offers various recreational activities including swimming and tennis. While they host summer programs and clinics, specific 'No School Day' camp programming is not currently detailed on their primary site.

Love the Ball provides soccer camps for children, focusing on skill development, ball mastery, and fun. They offer half-day and full-day options at various locations throughout Arlington County.

Pentagon MMA offers Spring and Summer camps that provide structure and stimulation for kids when school is out. The program includes martial arts instruction, themed activities, and weekly adventures.

Full-day and half-day camp options during most school breaks featuring dance class, snack, craft, and a game.

An enriching environment focusing on manners, etiquette, and fun activities during school closings, teacher workdays, and snow days.

Half-day camps focusing on sewing and creative skills for youth.

Day-off camps featuring indoor tumbling, balancing, and purposeful play to help kids exercise their muscles and imaginations.

Ultimate Sports & Adventure School's Out Day Camp at The St. James. When school is out, camp is in! Campers explore a wide range of sports and activities throughout The St. James and Super, Awesome & Amazing, including soccer, rock climbing, swimming, ice hockey, waterpark, and gaming. Lunches prepared on-site at Vim & Victor. Counselor-to-camper ratio approximately 7:1.

Half-day themed dance camps (9am-12pm) on Arlington Public Schools closure days and federal holidays. Each camp day includes a dance class, themed craft, snack time, and choreography. Themes include K-Pop Demon Hunters, Descendants, Halloween Hip Hop, Nutcracker Magic, Pop Star Diva, Princess for a Day, American Girl Adventures, Frozen, Bluey, Hip Hop Dance Party, and Mermaid Magic. Camp tuition is non-refundable.

Cheerleading clinic for students.

A youth soccer clinic hosted at Yorktown High School, typically organized as a fundraiser, featuring soccer training and activities.

A youth soccer clinic hosted at Yorktown High School, typically organized as a fundraiser, featuring soccer training and activities.

Spin a lightsaber, wield a sword, and shoot a bow and arrow at our amazing summer camps. We teach two great Olympic sports at one fun camp. Split your time between Archery, Fencing and traditional camp fun and games. Learn Archery from our great instructors using the USA Archery, Explore Archery program. Our experienced fencing coaches will teach core foundational skills like advance, retreat, thrust and lunge as you learn to fence. At the end of the week, we wrap up with a fencing and archery Robin Hood Team Tournament, using electric fencing equipment. The experience isn't complete until you play Ga-Ga Ball. No experience needed and all equipment is provided. Our 20,000 square foot fencing gym and indoor archery range is located in Falls Church near the border of Arlington and West Alexandria. We are an American Camp Association member camp.

Onekick Summer Camps are SAFE, Exciting, Fun-Filled and Educational. In addition to great exercise throughout the day with various sports, constructive games and a daily martial arts class including planned field trips. Plus, Indoor Character building activities. Also, we will provide a Pizza or Sub for lunch every Mondays. Of course, children and parents love our summer camps.

It's time to get pedaling! Pedalheads has been helping kids discover the joy of biking since 1995. We're experts in teaching children how to transition from training wheels to independent riding, and we're ready to help your child too!

Pentagon MMA’s Spring and Summer Camp gives kids more than just physical activity. It’s also a place for mental growth and character development. We believe that structure doesn’t stop during the summer. Instead, it shifts into a new, engaging format where learning feels fun.

Our summer camps offer a fun and welcoming experience for dancers of all levels. Each camp includes themed dances, games, a craft, snack time, and an end-of-week performance for family and friends.

PlayDCgolf offers junior golf camps designed to ignite a passion for golf while providing a supportive environment for players of all levels. Their camps focus on learning fundamental skills, fostering athletic movement, and nurturing a love for healthy competition. Camps are available at multiple locations, including East Potomac Golf Links, Langston Golf Course, and Rock Creek Park Golf.

Top Rated Sports Camps in the Washington, DC + Bethesda Region.

Pro's Youth Tennis Camp offers tennis programs for children and adults, including summer camps, junior clinics, and adult clinics. Their summer camp runs from June 16 to August 29 at Mount Vernon Park Association in Alexandria, VA.

Send your kid to the ultimate summer music experience at School of Rock Alexandria. Summer music camps are the perfect way to spend your summer break, where students learn to play songs through live performances like real musicians.

STEM-focused summer camps in the Arlington area, offering programs in coding, robotics, and other STEM fields for children.

Play with a purpose @ SOTH in the summer! The wide range of activities and experiences offered with Summer Groups at SOTH empower your child to get out of their comfort zone and learn something new. Our special staff and incredible facilities mean everyone gets the chance to exercise their brains and their bodies. Browse our site or contact us to find out more about what we offer.

Our online chess mini-camps are a fun way to spend a day without school! Camps have a mixture of live lessons, practice games, and puzzles. Campers are divided by skill or age so that everyone gets useful lessons and fair games.

Are your kids going stir crazy? Are you ready to drop them off at Cookology to get them out of the house, learn to cook and bring home treats?

emPOWER kids provides Joyful Movement programs to children and adults in the Northern Virginia/DC area.

Another snow day? Parents need time off and we're happy to help! Send kids to our mini midday camp Monday from 11:30am-2:30pm. Pre-registration is required and seats are going fast!

Our Snow Day Camp is the perfect way to turn a snowy day into a magical one filled with fun, friends, and cozy camp activities. If your child does not have a reserved spot yet, don’t wait — Snow Camp spots fill up quickly. Snow Camp this Monday, and we would love to welcome your child for a day of wintery fun, creativity, and joyful memories.

Keep kids active and having fun—while you keep your day on track. Join us for School’s Out Day Camps this week at The St. James in Springfield!

Looking for a daily therapeutic summer program for your son or daughter this summer? Look no further! Splish S.P.L.O.S.H. (Speech, Play, Language, Occupational Therapy, Social Skills, and Having Fun) is a 4 week, 5 day summer program that is designed to support your child’s language, fine motor, and sensory motor development.

It is no secret interaction with peers is a key component to a well-rounded education and upbringing. This small camp environment allows children to enjoy the merits of a comfortable and safe setting for social interaction, hosted by caring staff. Manners Camp is an on-going skill building program, encouraging positive behaviors, responsibility and good old-fashioned fun. Lessons in etiquette and social graces along with arts, crafts and creative play for every age is a staple to each day.

Everyone has a story to tell and ETC is here to help you tell yours! Students will gain and strengthen their acting tools to be a master storyteller. Students will work together to use their voices, bodies, and imaginations as they create unique characters and act out original stories. Families and friends will be invited to attend a final sharing on the last day of camp.

When school's off, Encore's on...onstage, that is! While school is on a short vacation, Encore will take its students on a vacation of a lifetime–into popular films/stories and literary destinations!

We provide both day camps and week-long camps which provides the perfect environment for your child, giving families flexible, reliable care whenever school is out. Our camp days are packed with games, sports, and hands-on arts & crafts, all designed to keep young children moving, creating, laughing, and making friends. From energetic group games to creative projects and playful sports, every day is thoughtfully planned to support confidence, teamwork, and joyful learning in a warm, nurturing environment.

Making a mess is best! Themes include masters on canvas, tiny treats, Mario mushroom, and space glow. Single day drop-in available.

Whether your children are joining us for a single week or the whole summer, our goal is for them to become the best version of themselves. Our core character traits or "Pentagon Powers" are Courage, Honesty, Empathy, Respect, and Discipline, which we will be practicing throughout each week.

Aspiring KidSpy® recruits will hone their tradecraft, learn from real spies, and hit the streets of DC to run training missions. Develop a disguise for cover, make and break codes, discover escape and evasion techniques, create and use spy gadgets, and uncover the science behind spying — all of this and more awaits young recruits!

Steve & Kate's Camp offers a flexible, unstructured environment where children can explore a variety of activities, including baking, sewing, coding, and more. The camp provides extended hours and includes all meals during the day.

No prior experience is required and instruments provided. Teachers have performed at The Kennedy Center & Carnegie Hall. Scholarships available

A “Best Summer Camp” Finalist with Washington City Paper, Step Afrika!’s week-long summer camp for rising 4th to 12th graders will return to Arena Stage in 2026. Led by the multi-talented artists of Step Afrika!, our annual camp combines core Step Afrika! values of teamwork, commitment, discipline, and academic achievement with excellent performance. Immersing students in stepping through the creation of their own Step Show performance, Summer Steps with Step Afrika! is not to be missed!

Summer@Potomac provides children in grades K–10 with enriching, fun-filled opportunities to explore, discover, create, and learn on a 90+ acre campus. The program offers traditional day camps, sports camps, and specialty programs in robotics, nature science, financial literacy, musical theater, sewing, and more. Camp dates for 2025 are June 16 – August 1, with 3-week session camps and weekly camps available.

Discover a summer camp like no other! Synetic Theater’s award-winning physical theater company brings its signature blend of movement, storytelling, and creativity to young artists ages 7–13. No previous experience is required—just curiosity, energy, and a willingness to leap into the fun.

Provides a camp based on Fairfax, Arlington, and Falls Church school calendars, offering daily activities including arts & crafts, games, treasure hunts, exercise, and dance, all while incorporating the importance of everyday manners. The camp is open to children aged 4 (or potty trained) through 12 years, with a Counselor-in-Training program for children 12 and older. Optional add-ons include extra care from 8-9 AM and 3-5 PM, and catered lunch. Pricing begins at $127 for the day (9 AM-3 PM) or $535 for the week. Extra care is available from 8 AM-5 PM.

Learn new skills and foster creativity. Have your children learn weekly basic sewing skills. Anyone and everyone are welcome to any of our kids’ classes anytime! No experience necessary!

Our curriculum incorporates a mix of culture, grammar and intrigue in a real life immersion setting in each camp. Students will learn about the country through projects inspired by each culture. They will get to experience a little bit, of what is like to travel to each of these desirable areas, learning about their music, food, entertainment and more.

A combination of the most popular camps providing both tennis and fitness fun!

Your child will have nonstop fun at our Adventure, Sports, and STEAM camps—awarded Best Summer Camp in the DMV 4 years running.

Leap into the magic of musical theater this summer. Young artists in grades 2–9 will spend the day singing, dancing, acting, and making friends. Each session will culminate with a performance for families and friends.

TIC Summer Camp strives to create an inclusive and encouraging environment that fosters a healthy mind and body balance through collaboration, creativity, and growth.

Traveling Players acting day camps offer the perfect opportunity for young actors to expand their imaginations -- building confidence and performance skills while sparking new friendships.

Largest band camp in Northern Virginia! Open to rising 4th to 9th graders.

Virginia Dance Conservatory provides safe, effective and nurturing instruction to students of all ages and interest levels. We pride ourselves in being a leader within dance education and strive to continually improve curriculum and offerings to suit all dancers. Our team of professional instructors are leaders in their field and present classes in a safe and energetic environment.

Welcome to YMCA Arlington Summer Camp 2026 where we offer Traditional camp, Specialty camp, sports camp, Gymnastics camp and more! We look forward to providing your child with the Best. Summer. Ever. To learn more about the different types of camp experiences that are available for your child, please visit our website and click on the orange button below for the camp category that is of interest to you for your child.

At YMCA Arlington Tennis & Pickleball Center, your child can have an incredible camp experience in the court sport or their choice: tennis or pickleball! Tennis camp instruction is led by the pros from Pass Academy. Campers learn to improve their tennis skills on-court, while creating lasting friendships and memories. Your child will learn the fundamentals of the game through drills, games, and friendly competition adapted to age and skill level while practicing sportsmanship in a safe and fun environment. Pickleball camp instruction is led by the pros from ProsToYou. Campers enjoy an action-packed summer of fun and pickleball at the Y! Designed for kids of all skill levels to learn the game, develop new skills, and enjoy the camaraderie of team sports in a welcoming environment.

The YMCA Arlington Woodmont Gymnastics Center offers a Summer Gymnastics Training Academy designed to provide a full gymnastics experience. Emphasis is placed on skill development in all events, enhanced through dance, trampoline, strength training, nutrition, and sports psychology instruction. The facility is fully equipped with AAI equipment and more. Camp weeks for 2025 are June 23 – August 22.