We have really enjoyed Terpquest at UMD - affordable, lots of different activities, and indoor/outdoor options that are good given the heat

I have sent my girls to GirlsUP the past couple summers and they have really enjoyed it! It focuses on self-confidence and empowerment for growing girls. I have really seen them blossom and embrace who they are throughout and after the camp. I'm pretty sure it is for rising 5th-8th grade girls. Really Reccommend!! GirlsUP!!!!

TK sports. Best camp in the Gaithersburg/Rockville area!! Convenient to potomac, Darnestown, Rockville, N potomac, poolesville and more!
It’s located in the gym at Mary of Nazareth and it’s run by amazing PE style instructors that do character building, super fun competitions designed to increase sportsmanship, sports and arts and crafts and more. My kids just LOVE IT!! Best camp ever.
I used to love the outdoor camps but after coating my kids in sunscreen and bug spray and collecting them wilted from the heat or frizzled from the sun, or running inside to flee thunderstorms, I’m a big fan of TK’s mix of mainly indoor, some outdoor, kids come home thrilled to have moved their bodies all day and Terry and his crew really care about the kids deeply and know and remember them by name!!! They are amazing. TK Sports Camp!!!

Spanish Immersion Sports Camp in Falls Church, VA! Awesome program.

https://lhbilingual.net/

For those who are looking for a sleep away camp experience for their children, I recommend the camps associated with the Aloha Foundation in Fairlee, VT. There are a number of local DMV families whose children attend.

There are three residential camps (two girls’ camps and one boys’ camp) and opportunities for kids 8-16. Right now, I believe they have a few spaces for 8-10 year olds specifically for this summer. There are half session (3.5 weeks) and full session (7 weeks) spots. The kids have lots of opportunities to swim, hike, sail, play, and enjoy nature.

I’m happy to chat with anyone who wants to know about our experience (both my kids starts at 7 and 8).

A bit more from the site: https://alohafoundation.org/about/

Quickly: For more than 100 years, the Alohas have been known for their outstanding summer camps—and so much more.

By stepping away from technology and immersing ourselves in a simpler, natural world, we are able to focus on what matters most: authentic relationships, connection, community.

The word we hear most often to describe Aloha Foundation camps and programs? Transformative.

Katie
Chevy Chase, DC
Kdrossos@gmail.com

Anonymous wrote:We had a bad experience with Headfirst at the Cathedral Heights location, but Beauvoir has been great!

Could you please comment on why? Thank you!