Outdoor In-Person Summer Camps
Using the medium of creative play, our camps enhance language skills, fine and gross motor skills, and social and emotional development. Each weekly session has a different theme that will be explored through music, movement, stories, games, crafts, and more!
Summer Camp Sessions 1 & 2 will be held outdoors at:
Aldersgate United Methodist Church
1301 Collingwood Rd.
Alexandria, VA 22308
Monday - Friday 9am-12pm
$185 Per Child, Per Session
**If you would like to be placed on the waiting list for any camps listed as SOLD OUT,
please contact Laura Loy at [email protected]**
For information about the safety of our in-person Summer Camps, please visit our Summer Camp FAQ
Aldersgate United Methodist Church
1301 Collingwood Rd.
Alexandria, VA 22308
Monday - Friday 9am-12pm
$185 Per Child, Per Session
**If you would like to be placed on the waiting list for any camps listed as SOLD OUT,
please contact Laura Loy at [email protected]**
For information about the safety of our in-person Summer Camps, please visit our Summer Camp FAQ
Session 1
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Around the World - SOLD OUT
June 21 - 25, 2021 Ages 3-5 Hold tight as we journey around the world! We'll travel to new places - from nearby beaches to far off mountains - and visit some of the world's greatest treasures. Using our bodies, voices, and imaginations, we will explore new stories and new worlds as we bring them to life! |
World of Puppetry - SOLD OUT
June 21 - 25, 2021 Ages 5-7 Join us for a fun-filled camp where we discover the art of puppet-making and performance! We will design and make our very own puppets as we explore characterization through stories, songs, movement, and voice. With our new puppet friends, we will make all our favorite stories come to life! |
Session 2
Dinosaurs ROAR - SOLD OUT
June 28 - July 2, 2021
Ages 3-5
Let's jump back in time for a prehistoric party! Eat from the tallest trees like a Brontosaurus. Soar through the skies like a Pterodactyl. Stomp through the jungle like a T-Rex! Through the use of sensory and creative play activities, your little one will explore dinosaurs both big and small.
June 28 - July 2, 2021
Ages 3-5
Let's jump back in time for a prehistoric party! Eat from the tallest trees like a Brontosaurus. Soar through the skies like a Pterodactyl. Stomp through the jungle like a T-Rex! Through the use of sensory and creative play activities, your little one will explore dinosaurs both big and small.
Summer Camp Sessions 3 through 8 will be held outdoors at:
Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church
2001 Sherwood Hall Ln.
Alexandria, VA 22306
Monday - Friday 9am-12pm
$185 Per Child Per Session
**If you would like to be placed on the waiting list for any camps listed as SOLD OUT,
please contact Laura Loy at [email protected]**
For information about the safety of our in-person Summer Camps, please visit our Summer Camp FAQ
Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church
2001 Sherwood Hall Ln.
Alexandria, VA 22306
Monday - Friday 9am-12pm
$185 Per Child Per Session
**If you would like to be placed on the waiting list for any camps listed as SOLD OUT,
please contact Laura Loy at [email protected]**
For information about the safety of our in-person Summer Camps, please visit our Summer Camp FAQ
Session 3H2Ocean Adventures - SOLD OUT
July 5 - 9, 2021 Ages 3-5 Get ready to dive into an adventure! We will explore giant whales, playful dolphins, stealthy sharks, and colorful coral reefs using our bodies, voices, and imaginations! Each day is an imaginative journey to set sail on the waves by becoming sea creatures and exploring the open sea. |
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Session 4The Amazing World of Animals - Limited Availability
July 12 - 16, 2021 Ages 3-5 Get ready to explore the world's most exciting animals! We will use our bodies, voices, and imaginations to transform into different animals and create our own animal stories. Inspired by stories and songs, we will move and groove through the animal kingdom. |
Session 5
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Super Sleuths - Two spots left!
July 19 - 23, 2021 Ages 3-5 It's time to pull out your magnifying glass! We'll work together as an ensemble to search for clues and solve puzzles. Watch as your little one becomes a secret detective, unravelling mysteries through process drama, creative play, and sensory experiences. |
Behind the Scenes - SOLD OUT
July 19 - 23, 2021 Ages 5-7 Let's take a look behind the curtain! In this camp, we will learn the importance of backstage roles. From props to costumes and in between, your little designers will discover what it takes to make stories come to life on stage. |
Session 6
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Blast OFF! - SOLD OUT
July 26 - 30, 2021 Ages 3-5 Jump aboard our spaceship for an out-of-this-world adventure! We will go on an intergalactic journey - exploring planets, stars, comets, and more! Your little astronaut will go for a spacewalk, learn the science behind gravity, and travel through the galaxy with our fellow campers. |
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Session 7
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Mythical Mania - One spot left!
August 2 - 6, 2021 Ages 3-5 Let's journey to the magical forest where we will discover fantastical creatures, big and small. Transform into mythical beings like unicorns, dragons, and fairies. Stories, music, movement, and creative play will inspire us as we embark on otherworldly adventures. |
Magical Adventures - SOLD OUT
August 2 - 6, 2021 Ages 5-7 Grab your magic wand and enter a wondrous world of wizards, magic creatures, potions, and more! We will cast spells, explore wonderous lands, and bring our favorite magical stories to life. Explore with us as we become the rulers of our own imaginary kingdom and create a whole new world! |
Session 8
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Rocking Rainforest - SOLD OUT
August 9 - 13, 2021 Ages 3-5 Grab your galoshes and get ready to travel to the rainforest. Using stories, songs, and movement, we will explore this lush new environment. Become some of your favorite rainforest creatures like toucans in trees, colorful frogs on lily pads, and sloths sleeping upside down. Let the sound of the rainforest guide you through this rocking adventure. |
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Take the Stage - SOLD OUT
August 9 - 13, 2021 Ages 5-7 In this create-your-own-play camp, we will learn all about the theatre! We will devise our own play in a week, design our own costumes and props, and put on an incredible performance! This acting camp is for campers who are ready to try something new! |
Listed as one of the Best Summer Camps of 2017 & 2018 by Northern Virginia Magazine!
If you have any questions about our educational programs, please e-mail our Director of Education, Laura Loy.
