Camps
Looking for the right summer camp in the DC area? Washington Parent helps families across DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia explore day camps, sleepaway camps and specialty programs for every age and interest. Browse our latest camp guides and reviews, compare options for STEM, sports, art, music, outdoor adventure and more, and get practical tips on registration, pricing and what to pack. New camps are added throughout the season, so check back as you plan your child’s summer.
Worried that your child will suffer a serious hankering for home during her first camp experience this summer? While homesickness…
School’s almost out. You found the perfect day camp for your little artist, swimmer or scientist, but you’re worried because…
The first time my kids went to camp, I helped them pack the perfect bag. It had clothes picked for…
Teens can learn responsibility as a camp counselor.
Getting Ready for Camp
Summer camps are more than just summer playgrounds; they’re transformative experiences that shape a child’s growth and independence while building…
Mention summer camp and kids get excited about activities, art, s’mores and friends. But for parents of kids with food…
“Summertime and the livin’ is easy”: a line from the 1968 Ella Fitzgerald song, Summertime. Yes, “the livin’” should be…
Remember long days of summer camp-playing outdoors, swimming, fishing and making crafts? Traditional spring and summer camps are tons of…
Spring is in the air, which means summer will be here before you know it! As you soak in the…
The American Camp Association (ACA) believes the benefits of the camp experience are priceless, but we also realize that parents’…
Maybe the thought hasn’t crossed your mind that your teen might need to find a fun summer camp. Your teen…
Going out of town on business is often a necessary part of the job for working parents. If your child…
Outdoor camps offer kids exciting learning opportunities. A subsector of outdoor camps, called adventure camps, provides an even more rigorous,…
This summer, the National Building Museum is doubling the fun with two exciting camps for rising second to fifth graders!…
You’ve gone online, asked everyone you know for recommendations and otherwise searched for sleepaway camps for your kids. How do…
