Best Virginia Summer Camps 2023 Directory

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
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CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Join us this summer for an exciting theatre adventure! In this two-week camp, Teaching Artists will channel the energy and imagination of campers ages 4-9 through story drama and character creation. Students will explore their creativity through movement, crafts, and theatre games during this two-week camp. Students ages 6 and up will experiment with scripted drama. Each session will feature a unique theme and final performance. Staff to participant ratio 1:7.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: To ensure the participation of all interested students, Encore Stage & Studio offers a limited number of full and partial scholarships for all of our classes and camps. To apply for a scholarship, please fill out the Scholarship Application Form and mail it to the attention of our Registrar, Leigh Troutman, at Encore Stage & Studio, PO Box 969, Arlington VA 22216.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: “Theater by kids, for kids!” Encore Stage & Studio has been serving children and their families in Arlington for 47 years. Their mission is to build life-long appreciation for live theater by involving young people in all aspects of theater arts — onstage, backstage, in the classroom, and in the audience. Encore achieves this through two primary avenues: high quality, developmentally appropriate theatrical productions that are by and for young people, and enriching, curriculum-enhancing educational classes, workshops and summer programs. Encore Stage will perform and offer an activity featuring theatre and improv games for children and families, run by their performers (ages 9–18) and supervised by their Director.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Encore Stage & Studio's mission is to build life-long appreciation for live theater by involving young people in all aspects of theater arts — onstage, backstage, in the classroom, and in the audience.

Encore Stage & Studio is the artistic home for young people in the Washington, DC area, and a national leader in children’s theatre. We are an incubator of young talent providing challenging and diverse opportunities in the arts.

We Love Theatre. Theatre has the unique power to enrich the lives of young people by using imagination to explore big ideas. We strive to be an ambassador for the arts in our community, by providing wholesome, family entertainment at affordable prices. We are cultivating the next generation of artists and patrons.

Kids Come First. Children are at the heart of our mission, and we believe they have a vital role to play in the larger artistic community. Encore empowers, respects, and mentors children, offering them opportunities for artistic expression and growth in a safe and nurturing environment.

We Expect Excellence. We are professionals onstage and off. Encore acts with integrity and produces quality productions and classes. We expect 110% from everyone, every time. We teach our participants the life skills they need to succeed as citizens.

We Encourage Inclusiveness. We value unique perspectives and believe that an artistic community is enhanced through diversity of all types. Encore is a safe place where children can express themselves.

We Connect Communities. We are a hub of excitement with the goal of connecting our participants and our audiences with the community at large. Alliances with other organizations strengthen the fabric of our community.

Education Empowers. Theatre is the medium we use to foster creativity and promote reading and critical thinking. We believe our classes and productions complement and enrich in-school learning.

We Build Leaders. We know that leadership makes a difference. We give our participants the poise and confidence to develop as leaders, while encouraging peer mentorship and teamwork.

Our History
Encore Stage & Studio was incorporated as The Children’s Theatre of Arlington in 1967. To date, we have produced over 175 shows. Last season, over 200 young people participated as cast or crew members and almost 9,000 people enjoyed Encore’s performances.

Today, Encore has grown to include our production season and school year education classes and summer programs. Encore presents five fully realized productions each year under the guidance and direction of experienced theater professionals. Encore is unique in offering dramatic productions in which every actor and every behind–the-scenes technician is a young person under 18 years of age. Our summer production program, casts youth ages 15 and older, as well as college students and adult community members. Encore’s multi-age structure encourages mentoring and role modeling between older and younger participants. Our production opportunities are provided to participants at no cost.

In conjunction with, and as a foundation for, our on-stage productions, Encore offers a year-round series of theater classes, workshops, and summer camps. Stage Door, Scenes for Tweens, and It’s Elementary. Literacy and playwriting have become an important focus within our educational programming through Encore’s “Play-Ground” for middle school students.

In addition, we have recently started a number of creative programs designed to expand our reach in the community and our offerings for our students. These include the Musical Theatre Intensive, for singers in the 8th grade and older; the Encore Traveling Theatre Club, through which Encore participants attend plays at other theaters in the area, including Arena Stage, The Roundhouse Theatre, and Signature Theatre; and Evenings with the Pros, in which Encore participants take acting workshops from local professional actors.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session 1: June 23 – July 3, 2014 (Williamsburg Middle School)
Theme: Clowning Around

Session 2: July 7 – July 18, 2014 (Williamsburg Middle School)This session is currently full. E-mail info[AT]encorestage.org if you’d like to be on the waiting list.
Theme: Fairytales

Session 3: July 21 – August 1, 2014 (Williamsburg Middle School)
Theme: Mystery Theatre

Session 4: August 4 – August 15, 2014 (Theatre On the Run Shirlington)
Theme: Adventures of My Favorite Hero

Session 5: August 18 – August 29, 2014 (Theatre On the Run Shirlington)
Theme: Fables of Friendship

Fees: $730 Full day $365 Half day

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Camp Aides:
Camp Aides are vital to making all of Encore’s summer camp programs run smoothly. Aides’ responsibilities differ slightly for each camp, but may include assisting with the set-up and clean-up of camp spaces, leading short theatre games or warm-up activities, helping to supervise extended hours, working on the final camp production, and modeling good behavior for the campers. Previous experience with theatre is a plus, and an affinity for working with younger children is a must.
Aides for It’s Elementary and Scenes for Tweens must be at least 14 years old. Aides for Stage Door must be at least 16. Any Aide under age 16 must have a valid work permit, which can obtained from his or her school. All aides are paid a stipend for their work. Visit This Website Link to download an application.

Technical Theatre Intern
Job Summary: The Stage Management/Technical Theatre Intern will have the opportunity to work with theatre professionals and theatre students as part of Encore’s production and education team. This internship includes two primary responsibilities: stage managing Encore’s summer production and teaching at Encore’s Tech Camp.

As the stage manager for Once Upon a Mattress, the intern will work with Encore’s production staff to deliver a fully-staged musical. This includes helping to supervise a primarily high-school aged run crew and ASMs, as well as a cast made up of high schoolers, college students, and adults.
As the lead teaching artist with Encore’s Tech Camp, the intern will develop and implement engaging lesson plans focused on a variety of aspects of technical theatre, and will supervise a small group of students ages 11-15 as they serve as the run crew for Stage Door’s production of Peter Pan Jr.

Qualifications: The intern must be a current undergraduate student or recent college graduate. The intern should possess demonstrable knowledge of technical theatre and a strong affinity for working with middle and high school students. The intern should have a professional demeanor, excellent organizational skills, a willingness to be flexible, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team of artists and educators. Previous experience in stage management is required. Previous experience in teaching is highly recommended.

Commitment: Approximately nine weeks between the end of May and the end of July 2014. Must be available weekdays, evenings, and weekends.

Peter Pan Jr.: Tech Camp begins June 30 and runs through July 11. Performances will take place on the evening of July 10 and the afternoon on July 11.

Once Upon a Mattress: Auditions are scheduled for May 27 and 28, with callbacks on May 29. Performances will take place July 18—27, 2014. This position requires primarily afternoon, evening, and weekend work, as dictated by rehearsal calendar.

Location: Encore’s offices are located at 3700 South Four Mile Run Drive in Arlington. Camps are held at locations throughout Arlington. Transportation is the responsibility of the Intern.
Stipend: $1500 for the summer.

To Apply: Please send cover letter and resume no later than Friday, March 14, 2014 to Caroline Schreiber, Programs Manager, Encore Stage & Studio, PO Box 969, Arlington, VA 22216 or email to caroline.schreiber[AT]encorestage.org with the subject line “Technical Theatre Internship.”

Teaching Artist for It’s Elementary:
Encore Stage & Studio seeks energetic, imaginative, and organized Teaching Artists for It’s Elementary, our summer camp program for children ages 4—9.

Applicants must have a college degree and previous teaching experience. Desired skills include strong interpersonal skills, excellent classroom management, creativity, flexibility, and a passion for working with elementary school children. Teaching Artists must be responsible individuals who are able to work independently and as part of a team of educators to foster creative expression in students. Successful applicants will have experience in designing age-appropriate curriculum around a provided camp theme.

Each session of It’s Elementary runs for two weeks, with the entire program spanning all 10 weeks of summer. This is a contracted position; please indicate your availability in your cover letter. Encore offers competitive pay. Teaching Artists will be required to submit to a background check before beginning employment with Encore.

To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and a sample lesson plan to Caroline Schreiber, Programs Manager, at caroline.schreiber[AT]encorestage.org with the subject line, “It’s Elementary teaching application.”

CAMP FACILITIES: We are on a 100 acre horse farm in northern Virginia. We have a large outdoor riding arena with jumps and a dressage arena, a cross country course and miles of trails. There are two barns, a lawn where camp games are held, and a cottage with a kitchen for inclement weather activities.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The summer camp at Middleburg Riding is run by two of the areas most experienced instructors. Teresa Pilegaard is a specialist in teaching beginning riders and is certified to teach therapeutic riding by the PATH Foundation. Jennifer Lee competed at the Olympic level across Europe, and is now conveying her knowledge to her students in the US. Both instructors are patient, kind, and enjoy teaching. They are supported by counsellors who share the same attitudes and philosophy.

The year-round and camp program follows a levels system in which students can easily track their progress and understand what they need to do to progress. With Middleburg Riding's levels system, goal setting is built in to the lessons, both on and off the horse.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Middleburg Riding offers year-round riding lessons in hunter/jumper riding at our beautiful facility. We also host:
- In-house horse shows
- A levels progression system so you know exactly how your knowledge is increasing
- Clinics with experts in various fields training horses
- Local rated and regional nationally rated showing
- Boarding and training
- Horses for lease and sale

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 12-16 Horse Show Camp
June 19-23 Breyer Camp
June 26-30 Overnight Camp
July 10-14 Games and Horse Sports Camp
July 17-21 Horse Sports in the Olympics Camp
July 24-28 Intro to Horse Ownership Camp

Please refer to the Middleburg Riding website for more information: Our Camp Website Link: www.middleburgriding.com

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We have paid Senior Counselor (18+) and Junior Counselor (15-17) positions available on a beautiful horse farm in northern Virginia. A positive, welcoming environment with top class instructors and a great group of campers.

CAMP FACILITIES: In each of our labs (Programming, Building, and Digital Media), each camper will have a computer and LEGO building kit. This one-to-one ratio allows for campers to take ownership over their projects, or collaborate with other campers on more elaborate endeavors.

Fun Bot Lab uses LEGO WeDo, NXT, and EV3 building kits with Mindstorms and Scratch programming software. Our Digital Media lab is set up with iPads for campers to make their own stop motion movies.

Each campus ample space for daily outdoor games and adventures. This includes special equipment for water activities, including a large inflatable slip&slide so our campers can take a break from computers and cool off in summer sun!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Fun Bot Lab is the place where the rhythms of your child’s technical and creative potential will be harnessed for maximum growth in a technology camp experience they will never forget!

We use LEGO® Robotics for their unique ability to excite and motivate kids to grasp programming and engineering concepts, and place equal emphasis on celebrating the digital arts and creativity, all with fun themes like LEGO® Star Wars and LEGO® Super Heroes.

Fun Bot Lab is a Child Day Center licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services, which means we adhere to the highest standards of childcare set by the Code of Virginia. Fun Bot Lab is also accredited by the American Camp Association.

We keep our facility clean and safe, and train our staff to safely administer medication and First Aid. If necessary, we make all necessary preparations for emergencies. We want you to feel secure knowing that your camper(s) are in good hands when they're in our care!

OTHER CAMP INFO: Fun Bot Lab has three program groups in 2016:

Micro Bots (rising K-1st grades)

Our youngest campers have a special program just for them, with a nurturing environment and tons of fun activities to promote programming and engineering skills, and foster creativity and storytelling!

Fun Bots - Mini Bots (rising 2nd grade) Big Bots (rising 3rd grade), Mega Bots (rising 4th Grade), and Giga Bots (rising 5th-8th Grade)

This is a great place for campers to explore a huge range of robotics and digital media activities and meet lots of new friends! Our skilled, welcoming, fun-loving staff can't wait to greet campers new and returning for another summer of Fun Bot Lab!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
2-Week (10-Day) Sessions - $950
1-Week (5-Day) Sessions - $475
Monday-Friday - 8am-3pm
Extended Day is available 7:30am-6:00pm

Multiple Session & Sibling Discounts apply.
Space is limited.

Annandale: June 26-July 21
Arlington: June 26-August 11
McLean: June 26-August 18

CAMP FACILITIES: Home Art studio

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see the website for the complete information

CAMP FACILITIES: Housed within a state of the art 23,000 square foot facility that is open six days a week during the school year and weekdays during the summer. The Center offers dance, art, theater, after school programs and recreation. It is internet friendly and has become known as the "place to be" for special events including weddings, receptions, bar mitzvahs, baby showers, dinners and many other quaint social happenings.

There is always something to do at Pine Camp!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Take A Bow Theater Camp begins June 27 - August 19, 2016 8:30am - 5:30pm, includes Breakfast and Lunch and weekly field trips. The summer camp is divided into 2 weeks sessions that focus on a specific artistic form, tailored to meet each age group: 8 - 12yrs.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Mayor's Youth Academy Counselors in Training programs.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships contact Danita Green 804-646-3674

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Pine Camp Arts & Community Center offers Visual Arts, Performance Art, Spotlight Gallery docent-led tours for school/church/group-home field trips. This can be found in the Program Guide: Our Camp Website Link: www.richmondgov.com

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 27 - August 19, 2016 $395 City residents and $415 non-residents, includes breakfast and lunch.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Pine Camp Entrepreneurial Art Program: Seeking Art & Drama Graduates or teachers. Contact Danita Green, 804-646-3674

CAMP FACILITIES: Our on campus fields are beautiful well manacured bermuda grass fields

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The primary goal of the Victory Soccer Academy at George Mason is to provide a challenging yet enjoyable week of soccer instruction. This will be achieved in an environment of positive reinforcement, motivating field sessions, innovative teaching, fun games and contest, and a first class staff. Our staff is comprised of committed soccer teachers who share their passion and knowledge of the game in a very energetic way. At the Victory Soccer Academy we do everything first class. Our facilities are first rate, the curriculum updated annually and our Awards ceremony is very unique.

Our curriculum has been carefully developed to be pertinent to each age group and level that we are working with. Our ultimate goal is to fuel the passion within each Academy participant and have them leave our Academy with the tools to be successful soccer players. We have been achieving that goal for over 30 years.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Family and Team discounts are available.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Victory Soccer Academy Features

· Quality Staff, specialized instruction
· Awards Ceremony
· Free t-shirt
· Written Evaluation
· Fantastic facility-Held on the campus of George Mason
· Additional details will be sent upon acceptance into the Victory Soccer Academy

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Two Sessions are available:

Sr. and Jr. Academy
July 9th-13th
9:00am-3:00pm Friday 9:00 am- Noon
Ages 10-18
Cost Includes T-Shirt & Awards Ceremony

Sr.and Jr. Academy and Future Stars
July 16th-July 20th
9:00 am to 3:00pm Friday 9:00-12:00pm
Ages 6-13,
Cost Includes T-Shirt & Awards Ceremony

College ID Residential Academy
July 13-15
Ages -High School players with College Aspirations
Cost: Residents, $450.00, commuters $350.00

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our Camp Website Link: thenextitgirl.org

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Our Camp Website Link: thenextitgirl.org

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Our Camp Website Link: thenextitgirl.org

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Our Camp Website Link: thenextitgirl.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our Camp Website Link: thenextitgirl.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Tech Lead - curriculum instructors
Non-Tech Lead - tech lead assistant
Community Lead - brand ambassador
Logistics Lead - logistics, packing lead

www.thenextitgirl.org/volunteers

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 10 cabins, outdoor pool, dining hall, outdoor basketball court, outdoor stage, and a big top tent.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We offer a unique, practical, hands-on leadership training program that is a blend of dynamic workshops and summer fun activities. Participants from around the world take discussion-based workshops in dialogue/peace building, global issues, environmental action and public health and learn about how they can 'BE the change'. We also offer the opportunity to try new foods, and enjoy traditional summer fun activities like swimming, ping pong, pottery, rock climbing etc. It's so much fun to live and learn with teens from around the world!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We offer a unique, practical, hands-on leadership training program that is a blend of dynamic workshops and summer fun activities.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.globalyouthvillage.org for more information.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
2016 Dates
Session One: July 13 - 26
Session Two: July 31 - August 13

More information at Our Camp Website Link: www.globalyouthvillage.org.

CAMP FACILITIES: "We have modern cabins, some with air conditioning, an outdoor pool, recreation/dining hall, outdoor basketball courts, indoor meeting lodge, and a pristine lake for paddle boating and swimming. Brethren Woods is an American Camp Association accredited camp, holding them to the highest standard of quality.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Virginia Bible Camp is run by a group of local Christian volunteers, comprised of parents and counselors (mostly college students or recent graduates) who are dedicated to the spiritual growth and development of our campers. In 2006, the current camps administrators began operating another camp as part of a larger camp organization. Since 2016, we are no longer affiliated with that organization and are now operating as an independent, non-denominational camp, overseen by members of the church of Christ.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our Counselor-in-Training program allows our campers to return as counselors once they reach the age limitation as campers. CIT is open to high school juniors and seniors.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial aid is offered on an individual basis according to need. Preference is given to lower income families whenever possible.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We offer a fall retreat called Virginia Bible Retreat and a Spring picnic called Virginia Bible Camp Picnic. Please call for more info on these programs.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp is one week per summer. This year camp runs July 2nd to 8th, 2017.

CAMP FACILITIES: Fauquier High School Fields - one turf and one grass.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Champions Camps are for serious soccer players who wish to improve their individual skills and knowledge of the game while experiencing the total camp adventure. Soccer Academy has conducted Champion Camps for nearly twenty years and has tailored its programs to meet the needs of the individual player and team. The Champions Camp is a five-day camp for players from the ages of 9 to 18.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Soccer Academy began in 1981 by its founder John Ellis, in Northern Virginia with a vision to provide opportunities for young players to play, learn and enjoy soccer. John was truly a visionary of the time, designing and implementing programs that still develop players and coaches to this day. John has been inducted into the VYSA Hall of fame and recognized by NSCAA with a lifetime achievement award. John now resides in Florida, but still shares his passion for the game with those around him.

Today, Soccer Academy’s programs reach out to some 5,000 players each year. From four-year olds just learning the game, to 14-year-olds dreaming of playing for the U.S. National Team, to 18-year olds preparing for a college career, players of all abilities can benefit from a Soccer Academy program.

Many coaches have also benefited from Soccer Academy, countless members of staff have started their coaching careers, in the ranks of Soccer Academy, April Hienrichs & Jill Ellis are currently full time staff with US Soccer in roles influencing the direction of girls youth soccer in this country. Mark Godwin, Dean McAlpin, Rob Olson, Steve Lovgran, David Yates, Barry Hill, Myron King and others are all currently working as Directors of coaching in State Associations or clubs sharing the Soccer Academy philosophy and vision with its members. Many others, Julie Shackford, Ron Raab, Jay Entlich, Darren Ambrose, Katherine Mertz, Sue Vodicka, Linda Hamilton are all currently Head Coaches at various Colleges and Universities throughout the country.

Soccer Academy also has gained a strong reputation as a reputable resource for club and league administration and development. Over the years, Soccer Academy has consulted with dozens of clubs, advising them on how to implement player and coach development programs, how to run tournaments, how manage growth and mergers.

As Soccer Academy moves into its 32nd continuous year of providing soccer education we still hold onto the belief that “Winning is to Learn”

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Refer to website for dates, prices, etc

CAMP FACILITIES: See Our Camp Website Link: www.wcrc.info for more info

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: This dance camp and hip hop master class will be the best you will take this year. It will be high energy and lots of fun. Our primary guest instructor Ryan Wagstaff is a choreographer, dancer, actor, and artistic director based in Atlanta, GA. He regularly teaches workshops, master classes, and training camps. Career highlights include SYTYCD, NRG Dance Project Tour, and various camps in the Northeast. (Check out his dance reel on Our Camp Website Link: www.uptifit.com.) He will be assisted by two other guest instructors, Syndii and Christine.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Dance Camp - August 8-12
Registration Fee - $25 Camp Fee - $200 Total $225

Hip Hop Master Classes - August 13
Registration Fee = $25 Class Fee - $75 Total $100

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please go to Our Camp Website Link: www.Uptifit.com for detailed breakdown on dance camp and master class sessions and fees. Full day camp is also available.

CAMP FACILITIES: Air conditioned accommodation close to all weather playing fields, which are close to the cafeteria.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Founded in 1986, the camp has a history of campers going on to play in college, both at W & M, as well as other notable universities. Alums also include players who played professional soccer in the US.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
JULY 13-16
JULY 20-23

All information, including application form and how to register can be found on the camp web site, at Our Camp Website Link: www.johndalysoccercamp.com.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: 10:1 Camper to staff ratio

Rodolfo Ulloa and Sahil Mehra started the Nova Soccer Academy in 2012. After coaching together with the DC United Foundation for several years, the two decided to start their own soccer academy to provide the highest soccer training experience for children.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please refer to the camp webpage for additional information:
Our Camp Website Link: www.ussportscamps.com

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Since 1979 MVCCT has been bringing quality artistic experiences to the youth of Northern Virginia. All of our camps are led by professional performers with a degree in theatre and experienced in working with kids and teens. Many of our camp instructors are currently performing at area theatres, including Signature Theatre, Arena Stage, Ford's Theatre and The Kennedy Center.

Themes for this year's summer camp are:

Session 1 - Swords and Sorcery

Session 2 - Games and Gamers

Session 3 - Winter Wonderland

Session 4 - Marvelous Mysteries

Pohick Session - Travels Through Time

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Need based scholarships (partial and full) available. Email admin[AT]mvcct.org for application.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: In addition to our camp offerings, MVCCT offers in school drama classes throughout Fairfax County and Alexandria, VA. We also produce three full-length dramatic productions each year, two musicals and a teen drama.

OTHER CAMP INFO: We offer one-week drama intensives; two-week sessions with AM drama and PM musical theatre (with discount if you stay all day!); special teen-only skill camps and before and after care programs. Sibling discounts available.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.mvcct.org for session dates and fees.

CAMP FACILITIES: Classical Ballet Theatre's facilities include two large studios with raised flooring, barres, and mirrors as well as common and administrative areas.

Herndon and Reston have myriad hotel accommodations for students who wish to participate yet reside outside of a commuting distance. As Classical Ballet Theatre's programs are daily only, a responsible chaperone must accompany such students, in order to provide them with transportation to and from the studios, meals, and supervision outside of the studios. The chaperone does not need to be present during the instructional day.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Spend your summer with one of the most highly regarded classical ballet and contemporary dance schools and performance companies in the Washington Metropolitan Area -- Classical Ballet Theatre, considered a "best" for ballet by CBS DC!

In addition to its school-year program, Classical Ballet Theatre offers high caliber dance training every summer for children ages 4-18 as well as for adults. All programs are taught by excellent faculty and tailored for students' ages and abilities.

For more information about Classical Ballet Theatre, its outstanding faculty, and its school-year and summer programs, please telephone (703) 471-0750 or visit Our Camp Website Link: www.cbtnva.org. There you may also find fun photographs and video highlights.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: History: Over twenty-five years ago, Cynthia Donavin founded Classical Ballet Theatre (CBT), which today includes a classical ballet and contemporary dance training academy as well as performance companies. The not-for-profit organization has shared its love of the performing arts with thousands of students and patrons. It has presented beloved, classical ballets, such as "The Nutcracker," "Cinderella," "Sleeping Beauty," "Swan Lake," and "Coppelia" as well as original productions, such as "Tom Sawyer." It has maintained an outstanding faculty, and it has developed young artists who have been able to pursue careers in the theater at every level of excellence. In response to the demands of Fairfax County, CBT expanded its training programs, scholarships, and outreach efforts, which has resulted in its growth and establishment as a highly respected educational and performing arts organization in the Washington Metropolitan Area.

Mission: CBT provides education, performance, and outreach opportunities in the art of dance.

Education: CBT provides the highest caliber of classical ballet and contemporary dance training and coaching, affords classes to dancers of all ages and abilities, and prepares dancers for careers in the performing arts. The children's program emphasizes pre-professional achievement, with each instruction level crafted to provide comprehensive training in order to produce the high quality dancer for which CBT is known. In addition to academy classes, training includes master classes with industry leaders, Youth America Grand Prix coaching, dance conditioning specialties, summer intensives, and choreography camps. The adult program offers stretch classes, core conditioning, and classical training, and it often serves local and visiting professional dancers.

Performance: CBT provides exceptional classical ballet and contemporary dance performance opportunities, while offering professional quality productions to the community at affordable prices. Productions include beautiful choreography and some of the best, pre-professional talent in the area. CBS DC named CBT as one of the “best places to see ballet in the DC area.“

Outreach: CBT's extensive community outreach includes free performing arts enrichment programs for local schools, organizations, and underserved populations, as well as tribute performances that raise public awareness for worthy causes and/or honor members of the community. CBT also offers educational backstage tours, complimentary tickets to underserved populations, and performance discounts to scouts, military families, children, and seniors.

Goals: CBT has three main goals on which it consistently focuses:

To share its love of the performing arts by fulfilling the mission of the organization to the best of its ability and to incorporate ongoing program development and improvement to ensure the identification and fulfillment of student and community needs in innovative ways;

To instill core values of integrity, honesty, inclusion, respect, care, and excellence in its students; and

To serve as Northern Virginia's premier classical ballet and contemporary dance instruction academy and performance theatre and to be recognized nationally and internationally for developing future dancers who are mentally, physically, and emotionally capable of success.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
9:00 am-3:30 pm, Mondays-Fridays, June 26-July 28, 2017

Students may register for one or more weeks. Aftercare is available, and Friday performances are from 3:30 pm-4:00 pm.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have dormitories for students who choose the overnight option, an outdoor pool, a recreation/dining hall, outdoor basketball courts, a sports field, classrooms, a 16-stall barn, and more.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Oakland School is a small, co-ed day school and day and sleepaway camp for young children, ages 7-13 (9-13 for boarding) who need help reaching their academic potential. This includes those who may have learning differences, organizational and study skills difficulties, or gifted child have a special area of interest they wish to hone. Thanks to a success-oriented environment and time-tested methods, hundreds of students have successfully completed their time at Oakland and returned to mainstream education (Part of Oakland's mission) since the school's founding in 1950.

Oakland School is located on the site of a former farm with 450 acres of rolling countryside in central Virginia, just eleven miles east of beautiful Charlottesville. Oakland's peaceful country setting and nurturing environment allow for a truly remarkable learning and lifelong friendships to occur.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer financial aid. Email information[AT]oaklandschool.net or call 434.293.9059 for more information.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: During the rest of the year, Oakland School operates as a co-ed day school for bright young children, ages 7-13, including those who may have learning differences, or organizational and study skills difficulties.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Register today!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
The 2023 summer camp session is from June 26 to July 27! Visit our website for more information.

CAMP FACILITIES: We are a 31 acre horse farm with a 100X200 riding arena, around 15 horses and a creek in the back for cooling off!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We are a great camp with something for everyone. Our Day camp is run for the kid that isn't sure about horses. We mess with horses in the morning then head to the creek to play the afternoon away. We spend the afternoon just running and playing and having a great time.
In our residential camp students will ride 2-4 times a day.

Each week of camp is completely different from the week before and it's up to the students to get the most of out what we have to offer. We offer a variety of indoor lessons when it's hot to make sure students are learning even when relaxing and a large variety of outdoor lessons for student to learn everything from identifying horses from their build to dressage and side saddle lessons to allow them to experience something new and different and open their minds as well as their hearts to horses. Make sure to check up out and don't miss this great camp.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We are also a year round horse farm. Giving lessons and attending shows all year long.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Day camp is $300 per week with drop off from 7:30 to 9 and pick up from 4:30 to 6:00. June 20th, June 27th and Aug. 1st

Overnight (residential) camp is $750 per week. Drop off is Sunday evening from 6-8 pm and pick up is Friday evening from 6-8 pm. July 11th, July 18th and July 25th.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Details:
- Ages: Completed 3rd-5th grades
- Time: 9:00am-4:45pm (optional early drop-off 8:00am and late pick-up 6:00pm)
- Session 1: June 20th-24th,
- Session 2: June 27th-July 1st
- Location: Church of the Good Shepherd (9350 Braddock Rd. Burke, VA 22015)
- Instrument selection: Students pick violin OR cello. Students wanting to learn both instruments must attend both sessions.

Camp Program: ​
- Instrument instruction: hold the instrument and use the bow
- Musicianship class: note reading, theory, rhythm, and ear training
- Technique in twos: rotate through instrument specific technique class in pairs
- Ensemble rehearsals: work together in a group, concentrate, and follow along
- Game time: indoors and outdoors (weather permitting)

StringTime Music Camp teachers have played on some the world's most famous stages, studied with some of the best musicians alive, performed hour long concerts from memory, and won scholarships to extremely competitive programs.

This happened because someone who cared let us try instruments as kids and we fell in love. StringTime teachers believe it's time to give back to the next generation. Learn more at Our Camp Website Link: www.stringtimemusic.com.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Each session will have a closing concert on the last day of camp at 5:00pm. Family and friends are encouraged to attend.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Violins and cellos are provided at no additional cost. No prior musical experience is required to attend. Registration is on a first come/first served basis.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Ages: Completed 3rd-5th grades
Time: 9:00am-4:45pm (optional early drop-off 8:00am and late pick-up 6:00pm)
Session 1: June 20th-24th,
Session 2: June 27th-July 1st
Deposit: $75 (refundable through February 28th)
Tuition: $600 per session (15% sibling discount)
Before/After Care: $50 per session

Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.stringtimemusic.com for more information.

CAMP FACILITIES: Our Base Camp Has 10 Campsites for our summer youth program, a pond for swimming and Kayaking, 900 foot Zipline, 50' climbing wall, high ropes course, 2 low ropes courses, a bathhouse, bike & boat shop, and a creek that runs around the property. Please visit our website for more information at Our Camp Website Link: www.wilderness-adventure.com

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our camp offers single and multiple week excursions into the wilderness. The trips are backpacking based, so you will live out of your backpack, sleep in a tent, cook your own meals, and also get to do a lot of amazing activities like backpacking, climbing, canoeing, kayaking, zip-lining, high ropes, caving, fun games and much more. Please check out our summer program at Our Camp Website Link: www.wilderness-adventure.com. We also strive to have the best staff. Our staff comes from a year-round professionally trained core group, Since we are open all year long and we do these jobs all year. Our company has also been on Outside magazines "Best Places to Work" for the last four years. Learn more about our staff and what motivates them at Our Camp Website Link: www.wilderness-adventure.com.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: LEADERSHIP TRAINING COURSE -(7 day training + summer apprenticeship) Many of our participants come back year after year as campers, aspiring to one day join the ranks of the amazing Wilderness Adventure staff. The leadership training course provides participants ages 17 and up the chance to transition with this apprenticeship program. Participants will go through a thorough one week training where they will be evaluated on their dedication and motivation. If they are deemed ready for our apprentice program then they will have the opportunity to shadow activity instructors of their choice and even potentially co-lead a summer trip.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Wilderness Advenure at Eagle Landing operates a year-round camp, conference and retreat center with a focus on team building and adventure experiences. Our elegantly rustic lodges are equally suited to host weeklong field trips and/or Corporate groups. Food service and adventure experiences are available, contact us today to plan your next adventure! 540-864-6792

OTHER CAMP INFO: Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing designed specialty trips for our campers who were looking for the next challenge. Many of our participants had started out getting comfortable with camping on our Outdoor Discovery and worked their way up to the more challenging Classic Adventure. Our specialty trips allow participants to focus on their favorite adventure activity. These trips allow them to really focus in on learning more technique, improving their knowledge, and gaining strength and ability. All of our specialty trips are taught from a beginner level, however, if you do have prior experience, our instructors and leaders can provide special challenges just for you. With a new lower rate they are more affordable than ever. Check them out here Our Camp Website Link: www.wilderness-adventure.com.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please check out our dates, tuition, and trips on our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.wilderness-adventure.com.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Accepting applications for trip leaders (18+, 21+ preferred).  Please email info[AT]wilderness-adventure.com for more information.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Dates: June 22, 2020 - August 28, 2020
Sessions: We offer daily, half-day sessions
Morning Session: 8:30am - 12:30
Afternoon Session: 1:30pm - 5:30pm

Please visit our website for specific details about fees

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
For anyone interested in working with our summer camp or before/after school program, they should email their resume to educationdept[AT]dwps.us

CAMP FACILITIES: We are proud to invite you to our state of the art performing arts facility. The entire place was built from the roof down, housing nearly five thousand square feet of creative space including three dance/performing arts studios, a kitchen, and so much more, Inspiration Academy, from ceiling to floor, was designed and built with perfection and beauty. All studios are complimented by professional sound systems as well as professionally installed Harlequin Cascade Floating Dance Floors. Offering dance, music, theater, art, and acrobatics, we have everything under one roof, but even more important than that, is we have a staff with the knowledge and experience, the love and passion for the arts, and the desire to share all of that with their students/campers!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Inspiration Academy not only shares the incredible knowledge of dance, music, theater, acro, and art, but also instills the love and passion of the arts to children, two years through adults. We believe that the young minds are the most influential and the true love for the arts is born within these stages of life. A positive environment is also extremely important and we stress "fun while learning" in all of our classes. You must enjoy what you're doing to properly learn what you're doing. Our camp counselors are the same incredibly talented instructors that teach our classes throughout the year.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We offer regular classes in Dance and Theater year round. Our season runs from September to June and we welcome both boys and girls from 2-adult. We then also offer Summer classes that are not any part of Summer Camp.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Within our camp we take great pride in offering the parents a peaceful state of mind in knowing that their children are in the proper type of care and environment where every aspect matters. Music is always monitored to assure that it’s appropriate, ALWAYS! Everything we do is VERY non-gender specific, so both boys and girls will be comfortable participating. Everything is also age appropriate based on the groups we have at any given time, and also the activities we are running. Every minute of every day is monitored by the fully trained staff members, so that safety is a priority.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit our website to get complete information of our sessions, dates and fees. We offer five different camps, each a two week themed session. Camp is regularly $195 per week, however we have a 40% OFF promo running until March 15th...bringing it to an extremely affordable $120. Price INCLUDES the field trips that are chartered to and from the awesome destinations. Camp starts Monday June 15th, 3 days after the Virginia Beach City Schools break for Summer.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are always looking for Camp Counselors. If you love having fun, working with kids, and playing all day long at your job then give us a shout. 757-468-5555

CAMP FACILITIES: Students are house in college dormitories at Shenandoah and Duquesne Universities. The Workshop at George Mason University is a day camp.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The National Jazz Workshop faculty represents the best jazz educators and performers from Washington, DC, an area known worldwide as one of the nation’s most prestigious and innovative centers for jazz performance. Throughout the week students will receive instruction and coaching from National Jazz Workshop staff that is focused on raising the level of performance of each participant. The main goal of the workshop is to provide participants with the resources and direction to further develop and expand their individual skills throughout the year.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: The National Jazz Workshop also sponsors a year-round all-star high school big band. Auditions are held in the fall and rehearsals take place at George Mason University.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
visit Our Camp Website Link: www.nationaljazzworkshop.org for dates and locations

CAMP FACILITIES: Summer campers sleep in our 12 cabin style buildings called "hogans" equipped with electricity, air conditioning, and bunk beds. A dining hall complex, infirmary (where an RN stays on site all summer), two large open air outdoor shelters, 18 acre lake, 1 mile of river front, outdoor swimming pool, nature hut, amphitheater, fishing dock, 5 acre farm, 3 lodges, a platform tent area, and 9 hole disc golf course are among the other features of our facility.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The Westview summer camp program has been carefully designed to meet the following goals:

-The appreciation for the Bible and how it affects our daily existence
-The appreciation and love for the outdoors
-The development of knowledge and skills in various camp activities
-The development and improvement of personal skills
-The respect for the property of others, including camp equipment

Westview is proud to be an American Camp Association Accredited camp. Our counselor staff go through a rigorous training schedule of 14 days of certifications and orientation. This philosophy of investing in the people taking care of your children has helped us be named the #1 Favorite Sleep Away Camp by Style Weekly Magazine, Best Summer Camp in the Central Virginia Region by Virginia Living Magazine, and a Summer Residential Camp Family Favorite by CharlottesvilleFamily Magazine.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Young adults that are at least 15 years old by January 1st of a given summer can apply to be a junior counselor. These staff work 2-4 weeks over the course of the summer, and participate in staff training to gain experience and skill. Each summer these staff return they are given more responsibility until they turn 18 and are ready to become a full time group counselor.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships are available to families with demonstrated financial need, based on funds available.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: All camp facilities are available for rent throughout the year for retreat purposes. Food services and activities led by Westview staff are also available. For more information, please check out our Retreats page at Our Camp Website Link: www.westviewonthejames.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
6-day, 5-night resident programs from 7-15 year olds: $475
3-day, 2 night resident programs for 6-9 year olds: $235
6-day, 5-night adventure programs for 13-17 year olds:
$300-$600

For full availability information, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.westviewonthejames.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Individuals at least 18 years old with at least 1 year of college experience are wanted for summer long employment. Full details available at: Our Camp Website Link: www.westviewonthejames.org

CAMP FACILITIES: The centerpiece of the property is the 1769 plantation house known as "Endview." The house is surrounded by the fields and woods used by the Harwood family since the 1630's. It has now been restored to reflect the Civil War time period.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Children’s Civil War Summer Camp
“War in the West”
1863

This fun and educational camp is for boys and girls ages 8-13. Participants will get the chance to “join the army” for the week and experience life as a Civil War soldier. Experiences include camp life, drills and battles. This year’s theme will focus on the western battles in 1863.

This annual Civil War themed kids' summer camp has been running for over 20 years. The camp allows children to choose to be a Union or Confederate soldier. They are given a cap gun, caps, Civil War replica hat, canteen, and haversack. Children are taught about the lives of Civil War soldiers and "join" the army themselves. They learn how to march and fight like Civil War soldiers and recreate historic battles through the week while interacting with costumed interpreters.
The focus of this year's camps will be the battles fought in the "Western" theater of the war in 1863. Children will learn about the armies, the lives of the soldiers who participated, and the battles fought during this historic campaign. This camp brings kids back year after year and is a hit with parents and kids!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
2 sessions: June 25-29 and July 23-27: 9am-4pm daily (Note: camp hours have changed)
Registration and pre-payment, $175 per child, are required and included cap gun, canteen, and other gear that participants will keep.
Camps can fill quickly so register as soon as possible! For more information, please see our website or give us a call.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have a large, shaded playground and access to multiple outdoor pools and soccer fields.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We also offer before and after school care for grades K-6.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Breakfast and lunch are included except for field trip days when campers must bring a bagged lunch.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:

Camp runs in weekly sessions from 6/27/16 to 8/31/16. Campers can sign up for one or multiple sessions or for the whole summer. Cost is 274$ a week with a 10% discount if signing up for the whole summer.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We have openings for summer camp counselors. Please contact Chelly Manalastas at director[AT]commongroundchildcare.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July 11 - July 15, 2016

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our 4-day Irish dance camp will give your dancer a taste of both group and solo Irish dancing. Camp meets Monday to Thursday for 2 hours each day – in one week, your dancer will receive the equivalent of 8 weeks of classes! Beginners will learn the basics of soft shoe dancing and show off their skills at an end-of-week mini Feis on Thursday.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Weekly classes offered year-round

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
August 11-14, 2014
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
$100 plus annual registration fee

CAMP FACILITIES: All rehearsals and performances take place at Westfield High School. We utilize the auditorium and classroom spaces.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The camp is run by Fairfax County Public School employees - director, music director and stage manager are all employed as teachers in Fairfax County Public Schools and have many years experience in musical theatre.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Audition Workshop – May 10 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Auditions – May 14 from 9:00am – 2:00pm
Callbacks (if needed) – May 15 from noon – 5:00pm
Rehearsals – June 21 – July 14, 5:00pm – 9:00pm (no rehearsal on July 4th)
Performances – July 15, 16, 22, 23 at 7pm and July 17 at 2pm

All information at Our Camp Website Link: www.westfieldtheatre.com

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: You will have a lot of personal interaction and training with current William & Mary players and coaching staff. The 2 day environment allows us to get to know you over a longer period, and also provides a great opportunity to explore our amazing college town, as players are released to their families for the evening. The clinic will conclude with small group tours conducted by our players who all love to talk about and show off our amazing school and campus.

Additionally, all participants will receive a FREE copy of our personally authored guide, “So You Wanna Be a College Soccer Player,” which will provide invaluable insight and guidance on mapping out your plan to reach your goals from a physical, technical, nutritional and mental perspective.

PLEASE NOTE DUE TO CURRENT CAMPUS RESTRICTIONS THE CLINIC WILL BE HELD AT WARHILL ATHLETIC COMPLEX, A SHORT DISTANCE FROM WILLIAM & MARY

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Saturday/Sunday, July 10-11, 2021
Grades: Rising 7th - 8th

Check In: 1:30 PM
Cost: $175

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Our Camp Website Link: steveandkatescamp.com

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our two-week summer camp emphasizes creativity, teamwork, and fun. Students will develop their acting skills through character study, improvisation, and movement.

This summer, we’ll start by exploring dazzling tales of fantasy and adventure in Adventure is Out There, then move on to the art of making an audience laugh in Summer Stooges. For session 3 it’s all about musical theatre when our popular Summer Showstoppers theme returns. During all sessions, students will be divided into age groups.

Each session will conclude with a final performance for family and friends. Staff to student ratio 1:9.

Encore Stage & Studio's mission is to build life-long appreciation for live theater by involving young people in all aspects of theater arts — onstage, backstage, in the classroom, and in the audience.

Encore Stage & Studio is the artistic home for young people in the Washington, DC area, and a national leader in children’s theatre. We are an incubator of young talent providing challenging and diverse opportunities in the arts.

Our Values
We Love Theatre. Theatre has the unique power to enrich the lives of young people by using imagination to explore big ideas. We strive to be an ambassador for the arts in our community, by providing wholesome, family entertainment at affordable prices. We are cultivating the next generation of artists and patrons.

Kids Come First. Children are at the heart of our mission, and we believe they have a vital role to play in the larger artistic community. Encore empowers, respects, and mentors children, offering them opportunities for artistic expression and growth in a safe and nurturing environment.

We Expect Excellence. We are professionals onstage and off. Encore acts with integrity and produces quality productions and classes. We expect 110% from everyone, every time. We teach our participants the life skills they need to succeed as citizens.

We Encourage Inclusiveness. We value unique perspectives and believe that an artistic community is enhanced through diversity of all types. Encore is a safe place where children can express themselves.
We Connect Communities. We are a hub of excitement with the goal of connecting our participants and our audiences with the community at large. Alliances with other organizations strengthen the fabric of our community.

Education Empowers. Theatre is the medium we use to foster creativity and promote reading and critical thinking. We believe our classes and productions complement and enrich in-school learning.
We Build Leaders. We know that leadership makes a difference. We give our participants the poise and confidence to develop as leaders, while encouraging peer mentorship and teamwork.

Our History

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: To ensure the participation of all interested students, Encore Stage & Studio offers a limited number of full and partial scholarships for all of our classes and camps. To apply for a scholarship, please fill out the Scholarship Application Form on our website and mail it to the attention of our Registrar, Leigh Troutman, at Encore Stage & Studio, PO Box 969, Arlington VA 22216. Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.encorestage.org download an application form.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: “Theater by kids, for kids!” Encore Stage & Studio has been serving children and their families in Arlington for 47 years. Their mission is to build life-long appreciation for live theater by involving young people in all aspects of theater arts — onstage, backstage, in the classroom, and in the audience. Encore achieves this through two primary avenues: high quality, developmentally appropriate theatrical productions that are by and for young people, and enriching, curriculum-enhancing educational classes, workshops and summer programs. Encore Stage will perform and offer an activity featuring theatre and improv games for children and families, run by their performers (ages 9–18) and supervised by their Director.

Today, Encore has grown to include our production season and school year education classes and summer programs. Encore presents five fully realized productions each year under the guidance and direction of experienced theater professionals. Encore is unique in offering dramatic productions in which every actor and every behind–the-scenes technician is a young person under 18 years of age. Our summer production program, casts youth ages 15 and older, as well as college students and adult community members. Encore’s multi-age structure encourages mentoring and role modeling between older and younger participants. Our production opportunities are provided to participants at no cost.

In conjunction with, and as a foundation for, our on-stage productions, Encore offers a year-round series of theater classes, workshops, and summer camps. Stage Door, Scenes for Tweens, and It’s Elementary. Literacy and playwriting have become an important focus within our educational programming through Encore’s “Play-Ground” for middle school students.

In addition, we have recently started a number of creative programs designed to expand our reach in the community and our offerings for our students. These include the Musical Theatre Intensive, for singers in the 8th grade and older; the Encore Traveling Theatre Club, through which Encore participants attend plays at other theaters in the area, including Arena Stage, The Roundhouse Theatre, and Signature Theatre; and Evenings with the Pros, in which Encore participants take acting workshops from local professional actors.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Location for Sessions 1-3: Kenmore Middle School
200 S. Carlin Springs Rd. Arlington, VA 22204

Location for Session 4: Marymount University Campus
2807 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22207

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session 1: June 23 -July 3, 2014
Theme: Adventure is Out There!
In this session, campers will explore and enact epic adventure stories! We will travel around the world, meeting heroes and villains and going on quests. Acting and movement classes will focus on creating dynamic characters and storytelling, and this session will culminate in a full camp-wide production of an adventure story.

Session 2: July 7-18, 2014
Theme: Summer Stooges
In this session, campers will exercise their funny bone! We will be inspired by classic comedic groups, sketch comedy, and improv to learn how to really sell a joke–and come up with some of our own! Classes will range from acting fundamentals to slapstick to improv, and the session will culminate in a very silly camp-wide production.

Session 3: July 21-August 1, 2014
Theme: Summer Showstoppers
Back by popular demand! If you love to sing and dance, this is the camp for you. Whether you’ve performed in multiple school musicals or just like to sing in the shower, you’ll have a blast at Encore’s musical theatre themed camp as you learn to perform like a Broadway legend. Camp will culminate in a performance showcase for family and friends.

Session 4: August 4-15, 2014
Theme: Tales of the Amazon
Journey with Encore through the heart of the Amazon as we discover a wealth of South American stories. Fabulous tales of animals, spirits, and children will come to life through acting, movement, and more in this two-week camp. Our expedition will end with a performance of stories and scenes for family and friends.

Fees: $550
Ext. Hours AM $85; PM $85

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Camp Aides:
Camp Aides are vital to making all of Encore’s summer camp programs run smoothly. Aides’ responsibilities differ slightly for each camp, but may include assisting with the set-up and clean-up of camp spaces, leading short theatre games or warm-up activities, helping to supervise extended hours, working on the final camp production, and modeling good behavior for the campers. Previous experience with theatre is a plus, and an affinity for working with younger children is a must.

Aides for It’s Elementary and Scenes for Tweens must be at least 14 years old. Aides for Stage Door must be at least 16. Any Aide under age 16 must have a valid work permit, which can obtained from his or her school. All aides are paid a stipend for their work. Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.encorestageva.org to download an application.

Teaching Artist for Scenes for Tweens: 
Encore Stage & Studio seeks energetic, imaginative, and organized Teaching Artists for Scenes for Tweens, our summer camp program for students ages 8—12.

Applicants must have a college degree and previous teaching experience. Desired skills include strong interpersonal skills, excellent classroom management, creativity, flexibility, and a passion for working with late elementary and middle school children. Teaching Artists must be responsible individuals who are able to work independently and as part of a team of educators to foster creative expression in students. Successful applicants will have experience in designing age-appropriate lesson plans around a provided camp theme. Teaching Artists with experience in improvisation/comedy, storytelling, and musical direction are particularly encouraged to apply.

Each session of Scenes for Tweens runs for two weeks; specific program dates may be found on Encore’s website. Please indicate your availability in your cover letter. Encore offers competitive pay. Teaching Artists will be required to submit to a background check before beginning employment with Encore.
To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and a sample lesson plan for this age group to Caroline Schreiber, Programs Manager, at caroline.schreiber[AT]encorestage.org with the subject line, “Scenes for Tweens teaching application.”

CAMP FACILITIES: All of our camps are held at private luxurious resorts with classrooms, gaming suites, pools, basketball courts, and huge 2 bedroom suites for overnight guests.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Harness your child’s energy for video games to fuel their future, improve self-confidence, and socialize.

Creativity, critical thinking, communication & collaboration: we emphasize the 4Cs needed for success in today’s media-driven world.

Hands-on projects spark curiosity and the sense of accomplishment that accelerates transition from hesitation to independence. Our groups are intentionally kept small, and our staff encourage the kinds of peer interaction that easily make friends.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We offer Leadership programs for campers ages 16 - 19.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer very flexible payment plans. Also, see Our Camp Website Link: www.gamecamp.com for current discounts and promotions.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
$699 (Day Camp)
$1,399 (Overnight Camp)
See Our Camp Website Link: www.gamecamp.com for current discounts and promotions.

Norcross, GA
May 24 - 30, 2020

Alpharetta, GA
May 31 - June 13, 2020

Charlotte, NC
June 14 - 27, 2020

Herndon, VA
June 28 - July 11, 2020

Morristown, NJ
July 12 - 25, 2020

Mahwah, NJ
July 26 - August 8, 2020

Waltham, MA
August 9 - 22, 2020

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: "Kids On Broadway 2016" is specially designed for our younger performers. We select key scenes from Broadway's Best Musicals and weave them together to best highlight the skills and talents of the participants. Every camper will be on stage and perform in one or more scenes. Campers also learn all aspects of musical theater.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Call about scholarships.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Performance dates July 1-3, 2016. All families encouraged to attend.

OTHER CAMP INFO: This is a 2-week, five days per week, 8 hours per day - 8:30AM - 4:30PM - Theater Summer Camp for performers ages 6-12.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Auditions are June 3-4, 2015 with Call-Backs on June 5, 2016. You must be registered to audition.

Camp Dates: June 20 - July 1, 2016

Performance Dates: July 1-3, 2016

Early tuition is $375.00 per performer for registrations submitted between January 1, 2016 and February 29, 2016. Open tuition is $425.00 per performer for registrations submitted between March 1, 2016 and June 10, 2016. Late tuition is $475.00 per performer for registrations submitted between June 11, 2016 and June 19, 2016.

Complete information and registration at our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.theatrixproductions.com

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: A FREE summer camp for building, tinkering and exploring. Online and in your neighborhood!

Register here at Our Camp Website Link: www.makercamp.com

Each weekday morning, Maker will post a new project or activity on their Google+ page—30 things to make over six weeks. Each weekday afternoon at 2 PM, tune in to a live Google+ Hangout On Air to meet expert makers who create amazing things.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our staff is composed MIT, Stanford and Columbia alumni. Our instructors are PhD students, software engineers at FAANG companies and Fulbright scholars. We have won awards for our research.

We are mentoring the next generation of computational thinkers, interdisciplinary researchers and changemakers. Our advanced theory and application based curriculum is student-led and covers all the hottest topics in research and industry. We provide the tools for students so that they can get accepted to their dream colleges and thrive in college and beyond.

We expect the same discipline, dedication and determination from our instructors, as we do from our students. Our A+ instruction not only prepares students to get accepted to their dream colleges, but also more importantly thrive in their dream colleges. The MehtA+ Tutoring teaching team has taught more than 300 students who have received 30+ scores on their ACT, perfect scores on SAT subject tests, learned some of the most in-demand skills in the job market and have been admitted to some of the top most universities in the countries such as MIT, Harvard, Princeton, Cornell, UPenn, Carnegie Mellon, University of Toronto, Johns Hopkins and UIUC.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Up to $2,000 for students whose family income is less than $100,000

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: At MehtA+, we ignite student passion for engineering. Our offerings are catered towards students from Kindergarten to College Freshman and involve a fusion of the humanities and the sciences. We believe the best way to learn something is to apply it and as such, all of our opportunities are application-based.

Our bootcamps give students an in-depth opportunity to learn concepts that are normally taught at the university level, while our workshops serve as a fantastic introduction to a new subject. In order to make engineering education more accessible, our digital kits are always free to everyone and allow students to create something awesome. Volunteerships are offered to former students who are looking to volunteer their time and apply what they have learned for social good, as they intern for one of our clients.

Our college preparatory services, which involve subject tutoring, standardized test preparation and college consulting, provide students the resources they need to be ready for college.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Dates of the camp: June 21 - July 30, 2021
Cost: $3,000 (scholarships of up to $2,000 will be provided to students who exhibit financial need)

CAMP FACILITIES: We have floating docks, brand new Optimists, coach boat, restrooms, classroom, and Ship Store.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: All our sailing instructors are US Sailing Instructor Level 1 certified, CPR and First Aid certified, and US Center SafeSport certified.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our camps are 1 week long from 8:30am to 3:30pm We start June 21 and go until August 13.

CAMP FACILITIES: Campers stay on campus in dorms, eat in student cafeterias and use the College's workout facilities.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The College of William and Mary Summer Rowing Camp prides itself on offering a superior, lengthier, and more affordable summer rowing camp experience than just about any other program nationwide. Our camp is divided into three different weeks. Weeks one and two are for intermediate coxswains and sweep rowers with at least 1 semester of competitive experience. Week three is solely for advanced coxswains and sweep rowers (a note from the athlete's coach will be needed).

Each session will be coed, and campers will participate in meals and the evenings' activities together, but will practice and room separately.

Camp will begin Sunday evening with check-in and introductions, and will culminate the following Friday afternoon with an intra-camp race. For the duration of the William and Mary Rowing Camp rowers will room in William and Mary dorms (2 per room), eat three meals a day in the college's dining halls, and practice twice a day at the college's indoor and outdoor rowing facilities, which include the Student Recreation Center the new Tack Family Boathouse.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Dates:
Week 1: July 12-17
Week 2: July 19-24
Week 3: July 26-31

Fees:
$650
This includes meals, housing and transportation to the boathouse each day.

CAMP FACILITIES: Camp facilities vary base on location.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our secular, co-ed summer camp programs are the synergy of our commitment to provide a learning experience grounded in science, ethics, philosophy, and nature.

Camp Quest campers come as unique individuals, learn and share in educational and inquisitive adventures, and leave as enriched individuals, confident in making an impact and passing on their humanist values in their own home communities.

Together we seek to Question, Understand, Explore, Search and Test

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Camp Quest Inc is committed to ensuring camp is assessible to all. Financial assistance and payment plans are available.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Camp Quest Inc., is an educational non-profit that supports a network of independently owned summer camps, as well as, operates camps under the National umbrella, across North America.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For dates and fees, please go to our website for complete information:

Our Camp Website Link: campquest.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Join Our Team!  Camp Quest Inc is hiring program leaders and group counselors.

To apply, visit Our Camp Website Link: campquest.formstack.com

CAMP FACILITIES: Our facility is a 2,100 sq. feet quality, modern martial arts training center. The floors are padded matting. We have separate men's and women's restrooms and locker rooms available. Weekly field trips are scheduled to several different public venues in the area utilizing our passenger-sized transportation system.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The Martial Arts World staff is employed by certified instructors and highly qualified individuals in training. The school was founded by world-renowned Grandmaster YK Kim. Grandmaster YK Kim is a modern philosopher of leadership, motivation, and health. He is a celebrated community leader and has received honors such the Thomas Jefferson Award, Ambassador at Large, Orange County ( Florida) Honorary Deputy Sherriff, and the proclamation of YK Kim Day. He energizes, inspires, and encourages people to maximize their potential and have a quality life.

Martial Arts World promotes 5 Kinds of Fitnesses ( physical, mental, moral, financial, and life) as a discipline of self-improvement. Martial Arts World maintains its action philosophy through the 5 kinds of life saving self-defense techniques.

Stay healthy, relieve stress, build confidence, become happier, and create a successful lifestyle...

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership Camp is offered for the purpose of upper level development, both, technically and philosophically through the 5 Fitnesses and 5 Sciences of Self-defense. Also, Martial Arts World University provides an opportunity for potential black belts to prepare for instructor certification and current instructors to maintain theirs.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We also provide after school and traditional classes throughout the year and/or school season. Twice each year a tournament competition is held. Additional events for leadership and advancement include Leadership Camp and Martial Arts World University.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 8- August 21, 2015
Please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.tryMAW.com
Summer Camp: $149/week, $99 registration fee

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 8 cabins, outdoor pool, dining hall, recreation hall, tennis courts, and a creek.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: For sixty years, Easter Seals UCP North Carolina & Virginia has provided quality recreational camp programming. Camp Easter Seals UCP, established in 1957 in Craig County, Virginia is enjoyed by over 400 individuals each year.Camp Easter Seals UCP is designed to offer children and adults with disabilities the opportunity to enjoy fun and challenging activities in a supportive and cooperative atmosphere. From campfire sing-a-longs and talent shows to canoeing, nature walks, swimming and arts & crafts, the Easter Seals UCP Virginia camping program provides the excitement and activity of a traditional summer camp program in a beautiful, accessible setting.

Camp Easter Seals UCP is accredited by the American Camp Association. Safety of the campers and staff are of primary concern in each of our programs. Precautions are taken in all activities to avoid unnecessary risks and the possibility of accidents.

We believe that all children and adults with disabilities should have the opportunity to participate in traditional camp activities. Our accessible camp facility can accommodate campers with a wide range of special needs. To best determine a camper's eligibility, Easter Seals UCP staff will carefully review each camper’s applicationWe have been offer quality camping and recreation for people with disabilities for over 55 years. The majority of our staff are college students studying in a field to serve people with disabilities such as OT, PT, nursing, or special education.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer $200 off to anyone and up to $500 off based on household income.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We have a weekend in the spring and fall and a week at the end of the summer for families that have a loved one with a disability. It is a great way for new campers and parents to see camp and what camp is all about along with taking a vacation in a fun accepting environment.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Spring and Fall weekends for campers and families are available. Rental opportunities year-round.

OTHER CAMP INFO: We have a very informative website available at Our Camp Website Link: www.campeastersealsucp.com please check it out for more info!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Check out our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.campeastersealsucp.com for our schedule and application. Information about fees and scholarships can be found on our application.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Check out our website for our current listing of positions and an application at: Our Camp Website Link: www.campeastersealsucp.com.

We hire camp counselors, lifeguards, horseback riding specialists, and an administrative assistant each summer.

CAMP FACILITIES: Our traditional camp buildings range from cozy screened cabins to large lodge-style gathering places. Many of the original camp structures remain, such as the 1920s dining hall (where girls gather three times each day to eat family style, home-cooked meals) and West Lodge (where performances delight campers of every age). While we are rustic, we do have electricity and all our bathhouses offer flush toilets and hot water showers.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Founded in 1927 by Nannie West, Camp Mont Shenandoah is one of the oldest girls’ camps in Virginia. The exceptional Mont Shenandoah experience has kept families returning for generations and inspired numerous campers to return as counselors. Camp Mont Shenandoah’s mission is to create an excellent summer camp experience for girls. In a safe and caring environment, our camp provides the setting and structure each girl needs to grow -- physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually.

Through cabin living, fun, challenging activities, relationships with peers and staff, and longstanding traditions, we promote life skills that instill confidence, develop a girl’s sense of self and foster independence. Campers leave Mont Shenandoah having learned the guiding principles of our five virtues: Love, Loyalty, Friendship, Sportsmanship, and Spiritual Awareness. Camp Mont Shenandoah boasts a high rate of returning program staff, almost all of whom are former campers or junior counselors. Counselors are selected based on their maturity, stability, dependability, leadership skills, ability to relate to girls of all ages, sense of humor as well as their knowledge and demonstrated skills in the activity for which they are hired to teach. The camper-to-staff ratio is five to one, assuring each girl ample individual attention

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: In 2005, Camp Mont Shenandoah started The Camp Spirit Scholarship to help campers attend camp that may not otherwise be able to due to financial constraints. The Camp Spirit Scholarship is a fund within Community Foundation for Rockbridge, Bath and Alleghany, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

OTHER CAMP INFO: If horses are your passion, you’ll be able to enjoy a comprehensive horseback riding program designed for girls of all ages and skill levels at Cabell Stable, our equestrian facility built in 2001. Our goals at Cabell Stable at Camp Mont Shenandoah are to improve riding skills, teach proper horse care and barn maintenance, learn to appreciate and value horses, and lastly (but certainly not least!) to have fun. From the moment they set foot in Cabell Stable, campers are taught to respect each horse and how to properly handle them on the ground and in the saddle. Our lessons are based on hunt seat equitation that focuses on the rider’s form. We limit our horseback riding classes to no more than five girls in the ring at a time, ensuring adequate instruction for each camper. Safety is of primary importance at Cabell Stable. When mounted, all girls must wear an approved (ATSM-SEI) protective helmet, long pants (or breeches) and boots with a heel. (We have helmets for campers to borrow if they do not have their own).

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp Mont Shenandoah offers a six-week session, two three-week sessions, and a one week-long session, called Roots & Shoots. If you are interested in becoming a CMS girl, we encourage you to send your registration form early as available spaces tend to fill quickly. A copy of the registration form is available for download on our website.

The full camp season is six weeks, which begins in June. We accept a limited number of three-week campers for two separate sessions within the six weeks.

2017 Dates:
•Six Weeks June 24-August 5
•First Three Weeks June 24 - July 15
•Second Three Weeks July 16 - August 5
•Roots & Shoots August 6 - August 12 2017

Tuition:
•Six week camper $6,885
•Junior Counselor $6,885
•Three Week camper $4,035
•Roots & Shoots (one week session) $1,485

5% discount is applied to the tuition of any sister of a registered camper. Six and three week campers require an $800 deposit refundable until Dec. 31 with a completed application.

Roots and Shoots campers require a $300 deposit refundable until Dec. 31. The balance is due by March 1, or within one month of registration.

CAMP FACILITIES: We provide all necessary equipment including kayaks, helmets, life jackets, climbing harnesses and shoes, mountain bikes and stand up paddle boards. We also provide lunch, drinks and snacks every day. We spend all day on the James River enjoying adventure based activities supervised by our outstanding Counselors, all of whom have been Passages campers at one time.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Passages Adventure Camp's mission is to help young people foster lifelong outdoor skills in a fun and challenging environment. Our focus is to help each camper build leadership skills, develop teamwork and improve their confidence and self-esteem. We maintain a 4:1 Camper to Counselor ratio.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Counselor in Training Program available for returning, qualified campers in climbing, kayaking, primitive survival skills, mountain biking and paddle boarding.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Passages Adventure Camps teach boys and girls ages 8-17 the fun of outdoor adventure which includes kayaking, rock climbing, rappelling, wilderness survival, zip-lining, mountain biking and stand up paddle boarding. We’ve designed the "Rock and River Master Program" which confidently teaches campers fundamentals to advanced methods of kayaking, rock climbing and rappelling. Our "Dirt and Air Program" teaches the fundamentals of mountain biking. Our newest Trail Running camp is for middle school students who want to prepare for the Fall Season of Cross Country. For our youngest campers ages 5-7, we offer both Full and Half Day Base camps which introduces kids to adventure and fun and our very own bouncy house!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
We begin June 11th and continue weekly camp programs until August 24. Please visit our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.PassagesRVA.com for a complete summer schedule of all of our camp offerings. You may also call Julie at 804-897-8283x310 to speak directly with our Camp Registrar. We are here to help!

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 20 modern builidings as a home base for the children and many programs. Most of our programming is outside and we interact and learn about our environment, how to be a better friend and grow character!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Team Building/Ropes Course, Facility Rental, Nature and Science with Green Adventure Project.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Dates and rates at: Our Camp Website Link: www.tripleccamp.com.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Staff must have at least a year of college to their credit and loads of experience working with children.  We have high expectations, however are very fair to our staff family that are the key to the success of the camp.

No better summer job ANYWHERE!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: At Musicfully we provide world class in-home and virtual lessons based in the Nation's Capital. 2022 is our third year of camp, last year doing a 5 day animal themed camp.

We specialize in personalized in-home and virtual lessons that fit the unique needs and learning styles of each student. We deliver material in creative and engaging ways which keep students engaged and excited to learn. Our students often exclaim “My lesson is already over? Can we keep going!?”

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp is July 18th – July 22nd 9am-3:30 pm.

Additional optional Aftercare Program from 3:30-5:30

Please see our website for additional details Our Camp Website Link: www.musicfully.com

CAMP FACILITIES: Homeschool Resources Group is an 8,000 sq ft education facility. We offer science and robotics labs, a library, a warehouse work space, and several individual classrooms.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Homeschool Resources Group teacher bios are detailed, and can be found on our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.homeschoolresourcesgroup.org

Our STEAM program is hosted by Lord of the Bricks Robotics, our award-winning robotics teams at the Homeschool Resources Group. The team has advanced to FIRST Virginia State Championships each year, and has advanced to East Super Regional Championships in the 2013-2014 season. They were also a Google Lunar X-Prize Moonbots competition round I winner. The teams' head coach is engineer and SolidWorks Engineering's Women in Engineering May spotlight recipient Shari Robinson.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Camps offer Early Bird discounts for enrollment by March 1. Multi-camp discounts are available, as well as layaway plans.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: During the year, we offer educational and recreational activities to support and supplement families educating at home, either full time or after school. We welcome all ages.

We offer an extensive and impressive collection of classes activities that benefit both college- and career-bound students of all ages. Please visit our website for our upcoming class schedules.

We also offer competitive and educational robotics teams for kids ages 6-18. Our competition season begins in September. Spaces are limited; please contact us for more information.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Homeschool Resources Group also offers summer and year-round tutoring and small classes in various academic subjects.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Homeschool Resources Group offers weekly sessions throughout the entire summer. Camps are Monday through Friday, 9am to 12pm ($165). We offer an full day program, allowing campers to experience additional activities from noon until 4pm ($255). Extended day options allow for supervised activities from 8:30-5:30 ($50/session). Please visit our website for details.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Teen camp counselors are welcome during our camps!  Camp counselors receive a modest stipend for working with the Homeschool Resources Group during the summer.

Instructors of all types are always welcome year-round!

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 10 Harbor 20s for sailing and up to four campers will be on a sailboat together with one of our certified instructors to provide a more personalized learning experience.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Sail Nauticus is a Norfolk based non-profit organization committed to positively inspiring, instructing, and impacting Hampton Roads kids through the use of sailing and maritime sciences.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 17-21
June 24-28
July 8-12
July 15-19
July 22-26
July 29-August 2
August 5-9

Sail Quest: $275/week
Sail Voyagers: $325/week

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Pre-Band Camp:
Gr 4 and up. Prerequisite: None. This camp is designed for beginner students who have an interest in joining the GRSM Beginning Band (or any other beginning band program) in the fall. Students will have an introduction to the Band Program through the following means - Performance on Recorder or Basic Percussion, Movement & Playing in a Musical Environment, Recognition of Strong and Weak Beats, Musical Symbols & Meanings, Reading Music Notation, Active Listening, Intonation & Tone, Instrument Recognition, Rhythmic Literacy and Ear Training. Students will be assessed and advised on “best-fit” instruments with which they would likely have the most success. Students will need to bring a recorder.

Concert Band Camp
Gr 4 and up. Prerequisite: 1-3 years of experience on instrument. This camp is designed for students who have an interest in being a part of the GRSM Concert Band (or any other intermediate band program) in the fall, however, other students satisfying the prerequisites are also welcome. The camp offers students the opportunity to develop the fundamentals of performance on their instrument and is designed to develop Tone Quality, Technique, Rhythm, Intonation and other skills needed for performing as an individual or in a group. Students must bring their own instrument and music stand. The instruments included in this camp are flute, clarinet, saxophone, French horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba and percussion.

Symphonic Band Camp
Gr 4 and up. Prerequisite: By audition or Director's recommendation only. his camp is designed for students who have an interest in being a part of the GRSM Symphonic Band (or any other advanced band program) in the fall, however, other students satisfying the prerequisites are also welcome. The camp is set up to help students improve the basic skills of performance on their instrument and to advance the development of Tone Quality, Technique, Intonation, Rhythm as well as Listening Skills necessary for performing as an individual on in an ensemble.
Students must bring their own instrument and music stand. The instruments included in this camp are flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, saxophone, French horn, trumpet, trombone, baritone – euphonium, tuba and percussion.

All instructors have music degrees, and decades of experience teaching band.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July 15-19

Concert Band Camp (9am-12noon)
Pre-Band and Symphonic Band Camps (12:30-3:30pm)

Our Camp Website Link: grsm.net

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: In addition to having a great time playing sports, children will develop social interaction and communication skills. All sports are developed through a series of games and activities designed to ensure learning and most importantly: fun, fun, fun!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp sessions and fees vary depending on the camp. For more information, visit Our Camp Website Link: ussportsinstitute.com for more information

CAMP FACILITIES: Summit has approx. 30 traditional wooden cabins with electric and private facilities in each cabin. Our main buildings include our newly refinished dining hall, air-conditioned recreational hall, our medical facility, and a newly built outdoor pavilion. Summit utilizes three A frame buildings for our arts programs, a wilderness treehouse with camp fire area for cookouts, newly resurfaced basketball/tennis courts, high/low ropes course with climbing wall, heated pool, private lake, nature fields with a farm area, martial arts dojo, go-kart track with 3 karts. Summit has a small amphitheatre adjacent to our lake, with a miraculous view of our beautiful setting where we enjoy swimming, canoeing, and riding our banana boats. Our camp resides on a gently rising hillside, thus providing us with the physical basis for our motto, "The Magic on the Hill."

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Summit Camp is a co-ed sleepaway camp for ages 8-19 years with issues of attention: AD/HD, HFA/Asperger’s Disorder, and/or learning differences. Using the frame of a traditional sleepaway camp, we create platforms of success where our campers can experience outcomes such as improved self-esteem, lasting friendships, and increased independence. This is accomplished through a well-orchestrated and expertly staffed backdrop to a largely traditional camp experience- guided challenges, waterfront, adventure course, and more. It is our goal and desire to take our campers from observing peer interactions to engaging in them, to learn and celebrate their own strengths and successes, and to feel a sense of belonging and shared community with those around them while they are with us.

Our Teen Travel program extends the Summit community to provide a safe yet exciting adventure to one of our many attractive national and international destination tours offering 14 day and 19 day excursions. Summit Weekenders provide a youth-group style social retreat for adolescents to have an oasis of independence, enjoyment, and success during the school year months. Regardless of the specific program, Summit provides an expertly staffed, highly structured, and truly fun experience for our youth, and has been doing so since 1969. Summit is accredited by the American Camp Association and takes pride in our long term commitment to and successes in working with special needs youth.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our Transitions to Adult Living Skills program for youth aged 15-19 provides learning and vocational opportunities for our teens. We also have vocational programs for upper camp including, big brother/big sister, waiter/waitressing, working in a specialty area or as UL assistant, photography, and more. Our SUPER TEEN program focuses on building the executive function and daily living skills OUR kids needs to succeed as independently as possible.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Summit provides weekender programs in metropolitan areas throughout the country which run from Friday evening until Sunday mid-day that provide an oasis of social involvement for our youth. NY/NJ and DC/VA weekenders meet on a monthly basis.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Summit has the following resident summer staff in addition to our dual layer of counselors and specialists. • Team of senior directorship including a Master's of Education, licensed social worker, counseling psychologist, and school psychologist. • On site Physician and group of RN's for excellent medication management and treatment on site. • Head counselor who has been a proud member of the Summit community since 1983. We pride ourselves on our ongoing support and training of our staff and our phenomenal return rate of excellent seasonal staff who help us orchestrate and bring the magic to our youth year after year.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Ongoing information can be found on our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.summitcamp.com
Travel Tours 2018: Southeast Theme Parks; San Francisco and Hawaii; Disney Alaskan Cruise

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We would love to hear from interested applicants! We are looking for staff 20+ years of age. Counselors have prior experience working with our populations and are looking for a unique opportunity to develop skills and experience in the best setting, with the best supervision, available!

Our specialty teams include waterfront, arts, performing arts, adventure, nature, science, computers, athletics, and go-karting.

We are looking for specialty teachers that have experience leading youth and instructing others in their given area.

Please contact Leah Love, MS, leahl[AT]summitcamp.com, with interest in working for us. You may have never considered a special needs camp program- but let us show you why working for us may be the summer of a lifetime!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: VNB is home to both an outstanding professional ballet company and an excellent school. We’re proud to have been voted “Best Dance Studio in Northern Virginia” by Northern Virginia Magazine, and to be a leading dance organization in Northern Virginia. VNB is an Arts Partner of the Hylton Performing Arts Center where we present four full length productions annually, a member of the Virginia Commission for the Arts Tour Directory (one of only a handful of dance companies in the whole State), and a member of the Prince William County Arts Council. Artistic Director Rafik Hegab won the 2019 Seefeldt Award for “Outstanding Individual Artist” for his beautiful and innovative choreography, and the company has been nominated for Outstanding Arts Organization each year since 2016.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our mission is to impact the academic and leadership achievement of Hampton Roads youth through sailing and maritime sciences.

OTHER CAMP INFO: fun, hands-on camps include water and shore-based activities led by certified instructors. Your child will experience the water in a whole new way while learning the principles of sailing and water safety! Whether it's our Sail Quest beginner's camp for 10-14 year olds, our Sail Voyagers intermediate camp, or our Sail Tech camp for teenagers, there's plenty of opportunities for young people to get out on the water with us.

Our Harbor 20s are safe and ideal performance sailboats that are perfect for beginners, and can hold up to 4 campers. Each boat will have a certified instructor on board to provide more personalized training for each student.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit Our Camp Website Link: sailnauticus.org for more information.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We incorporate sailing with marine science and fun; play on-the-water games like Quidditch, Tennis Ball Tag, Turbo Basketball, Highway, and more! For 2016, we have partnered with the Virginia Air & Space Museum to provide a math, science and sailing adventure for children ages 8 to 12. Every first Friday we will host a Pirate Day, where campers get to dress like pirates and do various pirate activities, including a treasure hunt. During each session, we will have a Parent Day where parents are encouraged to come watch what their child has learned throughout the camp, and of course take pictures! After completing each course, sailors are sent home with a card showing which objectives and goals they have accomplished throughout the course.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see website.

CAMP FACILITIES: Modern rehearsal spaces and a state of the art concert venue.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The Mason Jazz Camp offers classes in improvisation, jazz theory, ear training, performance practice (big bands and combos), composition, arranging and jazz history. Students have the opportunity to study and participate in master classes and concerts with leading educators and performers in the Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland region.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Afternoon concerts and the final camp concert on Friday are open to the public.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Monday, June 20 – Friday, June 24, 2022
8:30am-4:30pm

CAMP FACILITIES: Quality Soccer Fields & Ice Cold Water Also, for our residential campers we will have Air-Conditioned rooms

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We only accept serious players with previous competitive soccer experience. Every year talented players attend our camps and challenge each other to the limit, growing in skill and experience. A number of our campers have experienced training trials with professional clubs in Holland. Our programs are designed to help players achieve their maximum potential through progressive exercises that are individually challenging, as well as appropriate to the age and ability of each player.

We fly in our coaches directly from the Netherlands. They are not merely coaches: they are also teachers. Many of our coaches have graduated from a four- year CIOS College. At the Central Institution of Sports, coaches not only received their coaching licenses from the global leader in soccer development: KNVB (Royal Dutch Soccer Federation) but also learn how to work with, encourage and incentivize young athletes. Every camp group will have the same Dutch coach for the entire week. Our coaches will get to know each of the players in their group and can coach them individually, assessing their needs and improving the specific areas best for them.

For more information i.e. camp location, camp dates, camp philosophy, visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.dutchsoccerschool.com or email us at info[AT]dutchsoccerschool.com with any questions or concerns regarding your player.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
To find the location and date of the camp most convenient for you, visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.dutchsoccerschool.com

CAMP PROGRAM INFO:

For 28 years, PGC Basketball has been the worldwide leader in teaching players how to think the game, be a leader, and run the show.

We believe every player deserves to know how to unlock their potential. We believe every player deserves to discover how to be a leader on and off the court. And, we believe every player deserves to know how to use the game to propel themselves to success in life.

At PGC Basketball, we’re a team of passionate teachers of the game who won’t stop at anything in our quest to inspire and equip dedicated players and coaches everywhere.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Since 2012, PGC has provided more than $500,000 in financial assistance. Each year, we do our best to assist as many families as possible.

Scholarship applications begin each spring for summer sessions at: Our Camp Website Link: pgcbasketball.com

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit our website to learn about our summer overnight basketball camps, our skills academy camps for youth players, and our fall weekend camps.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Our PGC staff are remarkable individuals with a passion to learn, grow, and impact others. There are three ways to get involved: be a volunteer coach, join our paid summer staff, or join our year-round team.

Our Camp Website Link: pgcbasketball.com

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Campers work together to create, write, stage, and perform their own showcase under the supervision of professional theatre artists.

1- week sessions from 9am-3pm at Lanier Middle School & Truro Anglican Church, Fairfax. Aftercare available from 3pm-5pm.

Join us July 20-24, July 27-31, August 3-7, August 10-14

Visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.fairfaxcitytheatre.org

Camp is sponsored in partnership with Truro Anglican Church.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Discounts available for children enrolling in multiple sessions or for siblings enrolled in the same camp.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
See website for specific dates and fees.

CAMP FACILITIES: Housed within a state of the art 23,000 square foot facility that is open six days a week during the school year and weekdays during the summer. The Center offers dance, art, theater, after school programs and recreation. It is internet friendly and has become known as the "place to be" for special events including weddings, receptions, bar mitzvahs, baby showers, dinners and many other quaint social happenings.

There is always something to do at Pine Camp!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Summer Art Intensive Day Camp begins June 27 - August 19, 2016 8:30am - 4:30pm, includes Breakfast and Lunch and weekly field trips. The summer camp is divided into 2 weeks sessions that focus on a specific artistic form, tailored to meet each age group: 6 -8 yrs, 9 -11yrs, 12-14yrs.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Mayor's Youth Academy Counselors in Training programs.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships contact Danita Green 804-646-3674

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Pine Camp Arts & Community Center offers Visual Arts, Performance Art, Spotlight Gallery docent-led tours for school/church/group-home field trips. This can be found in the Program Guide: Our Camp Website Link: www.richmondgov.com

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 27 - August 19, 2016 $350 City residents and $370 non-residents, includes breakfast and lunch.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Pine Camp Entrepreneurial Art Program: Seeking Art & Drama Graduates or teachers. Contact Danita Green, 804-646-3674

CAMP FACILITIES: The Nature Bus is a beautiful air-conditioned and heated vehicle designed to connect people with nature on guided eco tours.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: This camp is led by two certified elementary school teachers. Suzanne is the Owner and Operator of The Nature Bus. In addition to being a Certified Master Naturalist, she is also a Licensed elementary school teacher (Pre-K – 6; Gifted endorsement in the State of Virginia), a Certified Yoga Instructor, a Water Safety Instructor, Wilderness First Aid Certified and she also holds a CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) to operate the bus. Suzanne is also CPR and First Aid Certified by the American Red Cross for Adults and Pediatrics. Stephanie is a Licensed elementary school teacher (Pre-K-6), a Certified Yoga Instructor, and CPR and First Aid Certified by the American Red Cross for Adults and Pediatrics.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
SESSION DATES: July 11-15
AGES: 7-10
TIME: 9 am – 3 pm
PRICE: $250/camper

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Lopez Studios, Inc. Performing Arts School has been offering premium arts related programs to the community for 21 years. We have had over 2500 students enter our doors to participate in our Music and Theater programs. In addition, hundreds of students have made Lopez Studios, Inc. a major part of their Summer Recreation. Our tradition of excellence through quality instruction, character education, attention to detail, and qualified staff has made us a trusted partner in providing arts related programs for the community.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Lopez Studios, Inc. offers a LIMITED number of Summer Camp Scholarships based on Financial Need and Talent Potential. Selected recipients may receive up to 30% off of their total Summer Camp Tuition. Only 20 Scholarships are awarded per summer. Deadline to apply is May 1.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Lopez Studios, Inc. Performing Arts Preparatory School is an Award Winning Performing Arts School in Reston, VA offering premium programs in Acting, Piano, and Voice. For 18 Years and counting, our programs have integrated four basic principles of development that capitalize on the skill-building qualities inherent to arts instruction. Through instruction at Lopez Studios, Inc. students are encouraged to develop the facets of Character, Integrity, Discipline and Service through interactive instruction, practice, sharing, and performance.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.lopezstudiosinc.com

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Lopez Studios, Inc. is excited to offer Summer Employment and Intern opportunities for high school and college students. We offer an array of performing arts summer camps to suit every interest. If you are interested in applying to work or intern at any one of our Summer Camps, please COMPLETE OUR ONLINE APPLICATION by March 31, 2018. 

Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.lopezstudiosinc.com

CAMP FACILITIES: Camp facilities include the use of drama and choral instructional rooms as well as a large high school stage and theater that seats over 1,000.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Launched in 2009, the Summer Grand has excited students and thrilled audiences with productions ranging from "Oliver" to "Big The Musical." Herndon High School Theatre Director Raphael Schklowsky will be directing this year's production, which is sponsored by the HHS Drama Boosters.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: The HHS Drama Boosters Club, Inc. provides year-round support to the Herndon High School Theatre department, whose students produce and perform multiple dramatic events every year.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Students put together all aspects of a musical and perform it. As a result, there is much behind-the-scenes learning about set construction, props, costumes, hair/make-up, lighting, stage management, etc. as well as about performing on stage before a large audience.

ROALD DAHL’S WILLY WONKA is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are supplied by MTI.

CAMP FACILITIES: Through our diverse array of buildings and spaces, we can accommodate up to 130 overnight guests in winterized facilities, and house indoor meetings for up to 160. Your group can take advantage of our great hiking trails, boating on the reservoir, swimming pool, ball-fields, archery range, ziplines and observatory. Or have the whole event outside, at our picnic shelters, family campsites, or outdoor chapel!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Founded in 1964 by the Presbyterian Church of the United States of America, Makemie Woods teaches essential relationship skills in a radically accepting Christian community. In the context of both traditional overnight camps or high-adventure trip camps, campers discover the joy of making friends that can last a lifetime. Traditional activities include swimming, canoeing, campfires, crafts, Bible study, and other recreation. There are focus camps for music and drama, and high adventure for rafting, rock climbing, caving, and more.

Makemie Woods teaches essential relationship skills in a radically accepting Christian community. In the context of both traditional overnight camps or high-adventure trip camps, campers discover the joy of making friends that can last a lifetime. Traditional activities include swimming, canoeing, archery, zip-lining, campfires, crafts, Bible study, and other recreation. There are focus camps for music and drama, and high adventure for rafting, rock climbing, caving, and more.

Our staff is made up of approximately 30 dedicated, Christ-loving, fun individuals, recruited from the US and from all over the world. Counselors are at least 18 years old and in most cases have finished at least one year of college. Every staff member is certified in first aid and CPR at a minimum. Many staff members have more extensive certification such as lifeguarding, canoe instruction, water safety instruction, wilderness first aid, etc. We have an EMT and several First Aid instructors on our staff. Each staff member submits an application, participates in an extensive interview, and undergoes a criminal background history check. References are required, and checked. Nothing is more important to us than your camper's safety!

As a certified member of the American Camp Association, Makemie Woods voluntarily adheres to over 600 standards for camping health and safety to ensure that your children receive the care and attention that they deserve. Makemie Woods is also part of the Christian Camp and Conference Association.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: YES campers (rising 11th and 12th graders) enjoy Makemie Woods fun and participate in group building, faith, and leadership development. Spend the first 10 days engaging in service projects and learning skills for working with children. In the last week, they'll see what's it's like to be a counselor, living and working with a younger camper group. Encouraged for campers who in the future seek to serve on the MW staff.

The DOVE program. This program (for anyone age 16 and rising from 11th grade) recruits and trains persons who are interested in serving as Volunteer Staff during the summer camp program at Makemie Woods. DOVEs are trained to specific tasks within the camp program, especially helping with campers with special needs.

Visit our website for additional application and/or call the camp office for program specifics.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer a tiered pricing model for individual camp sessions and full scholarships for needy families that wish to send their kids to camp. Visit our website or call the camp office for these specifics.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Located between Williamsburg and Richmond VA, Makemie Woods offers an attractive setting for your next conference or retreat. We can serve up to 130 guests in seven winterized buildings, with flexible and functional meeting spaces, great dining, and 275 acres of hardwood forest, a reservoir, and many recreation opportunities to explore and enjoy!

Our facilities are available mid-August to mid-June to all groups without regard to race, sex, age or national origin for the following events:retreats, meetings, conferences, picnics, school trips, quilting groups, silent retreats, wilderness camping, nature study, family reunions, training events, environmental education, home school outings, scrapbooking retreats, , We offer a diverse range of programming activities which includes swimming, canoeing, archery, zip-lining and using our observatory to view stars and planets.

Visit our website for additional application and/or call the camp office for program specifics.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Makemie Woods also serves as an EcoEternity Forest site. For additional information, please consult our website or call our office.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For a complete list of our various camp sessions, dates and fees, please consult our website at the following links:

Camp Descriptions: Our Camp Website Link: www.makwoods.org

Camp Schedule: Our Camp Website Link: www.makwoods.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Counselors:
At least 18 years old and one year out of high school. Serve as leaders and Christian role models to 4-7 campers per session, responsible for their welfare and guiding them through their daily routine. Salary: $220/wk

*Additional remuneration for lifeguard certification ($10/wk) and 21 or older with a clean driving record acceptable to our insurance company ($20/wk)

Cooperation Coach:
At least 18 years old and one year out of high school. Works one-on-one with campers who need additional attention to help them work through behavior issues or help them learn to contribute their group. This position is well-suited for someone studying psychology or child development, and can be used to fulfill internship requirements. Salary $230/week.

Lifeguards:
At least 18 years old and one year out of high school, Lifeguard certification required, WSI preferred. Serve as lifeguard at the pool, assist with other camp programs as assigned. Salary: $230/week

Medical Professional:
At least 21 years old, RN or EMT certification preferred, will consider someone with a BSN waiting for boards. Oversees medical care for campers and staff. Salary negotiable and dependent upon experience. Contact us for details.

Pool Manager:
At least 21 years old, Lifeguard certification required, WSI preferred. Responsible for maintaining the pool facility as well as lifeguarding, swim instruction. Salary: $240/week

Waterfront Director/Trip Manager:
At least 21 years old preferred, younger applicants (18+) can be considered. Lifeguard certification and whitewater canoeing experience required, canoe instruction certification preferred. Directs and maintains the boating program (canoes and rowboats), leads and/or packs off-site trips. Salary: $240/week

Recreation and Crafts Director:
At least 18 years old and one year out of high school. Directs daily program of crafts and recreation for campers of various ages, maintains supplies and inventory. Salary: $220/week

Digital Media:
At least 18 years old and one year out of high school. Responsible for taking daily photographs and video footage of camp, including group pictures for the week, compiling and editing footage for weekly dvd/cd's. Salary: $220/week

For all positions at Makemie Woods, room and board is valued at $180/week. Applicants with Makemie Woods Summer Staff experience receive additional remuneration. All staff will be required to have Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR Certification prior to the start of the staff training. Travel reimbursement for persons who come from more than 65 miles away up to $75.

For more specifics about the Makemie Woods Summer Camp Program, visit our website at the link below or call our camp office!

Please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.makwoods.org

CAMP FACILITIES: 3 large studios,

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships on an individual basis

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Full dance curriculum for ages 4 through adult. Classical ballet, jazz, modern, pas de deux

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July 7-Aug. 15

CAMP FACILITIES: Oakcrest's beautiful 23-acre permanent campus features a magnificent chapel, light-filled academic spaces, state-of-the-art science labs, and athletic fields.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: This summer, Oakcrest School will offer young women a variety of top quality programs that reflect our mission and highlight our excellent faculty and 23-acre campus.

Some of the programs Oakcrest is offering include:

Soccer
Volleyball
STEM
Musical Theatre
SAT Prep
College Essays Workshop
Harp for Beginners
Branding & Graphic Design

We have been successfully offering in-person learning five days a week in the 2020-2021 school year, and we look forward to offering in-person Summer Programs in 2021. We will continue to follow the guidelines from the CDC, the Governor of Virginia, and the Virginia Council for Private Education (VCPE).

Oakcrest, an independent school, educates the whole person. Guided by the teachings of the Catholic Church and the spirituality of Opus Dei, we weave together a rich liberal arts curriculum, one-on-one mentoring, character development, and service to create a vibrant environment that graduates confident women who will make a difference in all they choose to do.

Founded in 1976, Oakcrest is one of eight schools with similar missions in the United States and one of over 250 schools and universities throughout the world. In 2017, Oakcrest opened its 23-acre permanent campus in Vienna, Virginia, which features a magnificent chapel, light-filled academic spaces, and athletic fields.

Oakcrest is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS/CASI), a division of Cognia. Oakcrest is a member of the Virginia Council for Private Education (VCPE).

OTHER CAMP INFO: Athletics: Softball Camp, Team Sports Camp

Academics: College Essays Workshop, SAT Prep, Study Skills, Catholic Doctrine, Classical Arts & Culture

Outdoor: Best of Summer Day Camp

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Oakcrest's Summer Programs run from June 14-July 26, 2021. Check out our website for complete information on dates and fees: Our Camp Website Link: www.oakcrest.org.

CAMP FACILITIES: Virtual

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Since 1978, The Learnatory has provided exceptionally robust summer camps as the perfect blend of academic development and recreational fun! Our goal is always to help young people develop the curiosity to explore, the confidence to discover, and the character to grow with excellence. Our small group ratio of 6:1 ensures each camper gets personal attention and enthusiastic support to address their passions and interests.

The Learnatory Esports & Coding STEAM Camps are for those passionate about video games and excited to code! National Esports Champions teach rising 3rd thru 11th graders proven strategies and provide personal VOD analyses of their gameplay in: Fortnite, Roblox, Minecraft, Rocket League. Coding & Game Design STEAM Summer Camps include: SCRATCH, JavaScript, Python, C# thru Unity.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Partial scholarship grants are awarded as needed and when available.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Through The Learnatory In-School, After-School, Home-School, Weekend, Summer Camps, and online programs, The Learnatory, has served over 12,000 college-bound youth and teens in Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York City effectively and significantly boost their academic, personal, and career development. We offer over 50 various STEAM courses and programs. Our virtual program began in the Summer, 2020 and will continue to operate to serve more young people nationwide.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Esports camps are coached by actual top National Esports Champions.

Each camper receives a proprietary PEP (Prescribed Educational Plan) for every class they take that states exactly what skills they will learn and documents at the end how well they learned them.

Esports camps are designed for those passionate about video games because research shows “Gamers are more likely to pursue high-paying careers in the lucrative STEM/STEAM fields than non-gamers.”

Coding is a basic literacy in the digital age, and it is important for kids to understand and be able to work with and understand the technology around them.

Tutoring to help students catch up, keep up, or get ahead.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Three 1-week camps offered from June 28 through July 31, 2021.

Three classes offered daily:

8:30 am – 10:30 am
10:45 am – 12:45 pm
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

CAMP FACILITIES: We are located in a small town in a dance studio equipped with several rooms, bathrooms, offices and dance studio. We offer plenty of parking out back away from the street.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For more infotmation, visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.ccltalent.com.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Wego is fully committed to developing life and social skills for individuals with special needs ages 14 and up. We believe that our travel trips are a great way to experience independence, improve social skills, and increase self-esteem in a secure, safe and also an exciting environment. Our primary goals are to help travelers build self-esteem, develop better social skills and self-expression, make and maintain friendships, improve fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and sensory integration.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp Wego travels year around.

OTHER CAMP INFO: No Financial aid offered.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Most trips cost $1000 and up

For complete info visit Our Camp Website Link: www.campwego.com