Arlington has amazing summer camp options! In this article, we have provided information about summer camps offered through the county, as well as private offerings. Have fun out there!
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Summer Camp Through Arlington County
One of the biggest perks of our town is the AMAZING selection of summer camps that are offered. Here's what you need to know:
REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 24 AT 7AM
Multiple locations throughout Arlington, half day, full day, and extended day options available, Ages 3-18
Sessions start the week of June 21
Sessions end the week of August 23
Offerings include:
- CREATIVE ARTS CAMPS: For those who want to learn to paint, act, throw a pot, sing a song and more.
- CLASSIC CAMPS : Structured and unstructured camps that include art, sports, and more.
- IMAGINATION & EXPLORATION CAMPS: Science, magic, history and imagination strategy games together.
- SPORTS CAMPS: Multi-sport and sport-specific camps.
- NATURE, ADVENTURE OR HISTORY CAMPS: Hiking, nature, canoeing, caving and more.
- COOKING & WELLNESS CAMPS: For kids who love to cook and experiment.
- CAMPS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES: Camps specifically designed for individuals with disabilities. Please note! Arlington County can make modifications in any camp for kids with disabilities.
- TWEENS/TEENS CAMPS: Specialty, Sports, Cooking & Wellness, Community Camps, and Arts
REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 24 AT 7AM
Fine Arts Camps
{Private/non-county}
Arlington Arts Center (AAC)
3550 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201
More enrollment information coming soon! Based on previous years, Ages 5-18, 10-11:30 and 1:30-3:00 sessions
AAC is looking forward to a safe, fun, and creative summer, with both virtual and in-person summer camp and class options! AAC’s complete summer schedule will be announced in mid-April 2021.
Art House 7
5537 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22207
Ages 5-11, Sessions June 21-July 30, Sessions are 9-12, 11-12, and 1-4, depending on age and class.
Your little ones will delight in a variety of art classes in a cozy two-story studio, taught by teachers from art departments from local schools and community organizations. Classes this summer are semi-private – only five students per class!
BalletNova Center For Dance
3443 Carlin Springs Road, Falls Church, VA 22041
Ask about age/level requirements! July 5-31, Core hours 10-4:45
BalletNova offers half day camps for ages 4.5-6, full day camps for ages 7-13 and intensive ballet workshops for more serious dancers 13-18.
Educational Theatre Company (ETC)
Multiple Arlington Locations
Grades K-12, Sessions June 14-August 27, Core hours 9-12 and 9-3 depending on class/age
ETC camps encourage the “four C’s” - Creativity, Confidence, Collaboration, Community!
Encore Stage & Studio Camps
4000 Lorcom Lane, Arlington, VA 22207
Ages 3-18, Sessions June 21-Aug 6, Core hours 9-12 or full day depending on age
Join Encore Stage this summer for an exciting theatre adventure! Summer camps provide a fun and safe environment for children to explore theatre arts.
Jane Franklin Dance
3700 S Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington VA 22206
Ages 5-12, Sessions June 21-Aug. 27, Core hours 9-3, can extend until 5 PM
Young dancers participate in dance and movement classes, art projects, and creative assignments during in-person week-long camps. Fun themes based on science, art, and nature.
Sports Camps
{Private/non-county}
(New in 2021!) emPOWER kids Gymnastics:
607 S Ball St. Arlington, VA 22202
Ages 5-12, Sessions June 28-Aug 20, Core hours 8-1
All the traditional camp experiences of cooperative games, songs, and outdoor play, PLUS gymnastics, mindfulness, social emotional learning, and STEAM activities!
Kettler Capitals Iceplex Hockey and Ice Skating Summer Camps
627 N. Glebe Road, Suite 800, Arlington, VA 22203
Ages 6-12, Sessions June 21-Aug 20, Core hours 8:30-12 or 8:30-4 depending on class
Keep cool and learn ice hockey, figure skating, and basic skating fundamentals in these all-level classes.
Nova Fencing Club
3501 Carlin Springs Rd., Falls Church, VA 22041
Ages 7-14, Sessions June 14-Aug 27, Core hours 9-4
Archery, Fencing and camp fun and games. In additional to traditional sport, you can wield a light saber or a sword at these amazing camps!
Pentagon Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)
Ages 5+, Sessions June 21-August 22, Full Day with Extended Day Available
1041 S. Edgewood St., Arlington, VA 22204
From mixed martial arts instruction to themed weeks, field trips, arts and crafts, science projects, fitness games, our camps instill values and life skills in a positive, fun environment
The Little Gym of Arlington
Ages 3-8, June 20-Aug. 28, Core hours 9-4 with lunch and half day options
Day camp at The Little Gym of Arlington gives your kid the summer camp experience without the bug bites, poison ivy and week-long commitments (you can select by the day). Combining fun physical activity, games, and arts & crafts, we’ll help your child beat the summer heat by staying cool at The Little Gym.
The St. James Sports Camps (currently 15 percent off!)
6805 Industrial Road, Springfield, VA 22151, Bus service from Arlington available!
Ages 6-15, Sessions June 7-Aug 27, Core hours 9-4 with half days and extended care available
The St. James is a world-class sports complex. With over 450,000 sq. ft. of fun and excitement, the St. James Sports camps are amazing! This summer, campers can choose from basketball, swimming, gymnastics, adventure & gaming, golf, dance, ice hockey, soccer, flag football, lacrosse,and more! There’s no other summer camp where your kids can experience it all under one roof!
US Tae Kwon Do College
932 S Walter Reed Drive, Arlington, VA 22204
Please call for more information: Arlington (703) 521-8100
General Camps
{Private/non-county}
Camp Kids Place
3910 Lorcom Lane, Arlington, VA 22207 (At Cherrydale Baptist Church)
Ages 5+, Sessions June 22-August 14, Full Day with Extended Day Available
With a wonderful gym, team rooms, craft shop, a giant waterslide, and many thematic surprises along the way, Camp Kids Place packs out their facilities for an awesome time all summer long. When it comes to activities in a Camp Kids Place summer, the obvious question is, “What more could a kid ask for?”
Knights of Columbus
5115 Little Falls Road, Arlington, VA 22207
Ages 5+, Sessions June 14-August 13, Full Day with Extended Day Available
Campers are engaged in a variety of fun art, sport, swim, and music activities each week. Each week has a different over arching theme which activites are based around.
Renaissance Child’s Place
3455 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22207 (Memorial Baptist Church)
Ages 5-14, Sessions June 21-Aug 13, Core hours 9-12, 1-4, or 9-4
Summer fun with friends, the newest technology, and rockstar counselors, plus outdoor sports and games! A wonderfully diverse range of sessions – from 3D printing to American Girl Doll camp!
Steve and Kate’s Camp
105 N. Thomas St., Arlington, VA
Ages: 5–12, Sessions June 21-Aug. 20, Core hours 8-6
Campers will have the opportunity to enjoy outdoor classes, socially distanced indoor and outdoor rec, performances, fan-favorites like Gameshow, gaga, and wacky or wet inflatables, or cruise a circuit of rotating activities featuring RC cars, Lego blocks, and more.
Outdoors Camps
Potomac Overlook Summer Camps
2845 N. Marcey Road, Arlington, VA 22207
Grades K-11, June 21-Aug. 6, Core hours 9-1 or 9-3:30 depending on session
Engaging activities include live animal interactions, nature hikes, team games, survival skills, habitat restoration projects, scavenger hunts, nature crafts, and much more!
Washington Sailing Marina Summer Sailing Camps
1 Marina Drive, GW Parkway, Alexandria, VA 22314
3rd Grade to Age 15, May 20-Aug 18, Core hours 9:30-4
Youth Sailing Day Camps are a great way to spend summer days having fun, making new friends, and building confidence while sailing on the Potomac River at Washington Sailing Marina in Alexandria, VA.
