Classes & Camps
Keep kids learning and having fun beyond the classroom. Washington Parent helps families find the best classes, camps and afterschool programs across DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia, from STEM and sports to arts, music and enrichment. Browse our latest camp and class guides below.
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’…
I moved to Washington, D.C. 20 years ago, with my 1-year-old daughter in tow, on a quest to learn more…
Maybe the thought hasn’t crossed your mind that your teen might need to find a fun summer camp. Your teen…
Throughout history, Black inventors and scientists have made groundbreaking contributions that shaped our modern world. From lifesaving inventions to advancements…
Going out of town on business is often a necessary part of the job for working parents. If your child…
“Are we going to be late?” my 5-year-old son asks as I step into the driver’s seat. I can hear…
Outdoor camps offer kids exciting learning opportunities. A subsector of outdoor camps, called adventure camps, provides an even more rigorous,…
You want your child to have a strong social and academic start. Playdates and team sports provide fun social interactions,…
This summer, the National Building Museum is doubling the fun with two exciting camps for rising second to fifth graders!…
