Washington Parent Picks · 2026

Camps & Summer Programs

Looking for the best summer camps in the DC area? The 2026 Washington Parent Picks for Camps and Summer Programs were chosen by local families. Parents across DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia nominated their favorites through May and voted daily through July. Browse the winners and finalists by type: Arts Camps, Camps for Neurodivergent Kids, Day Camps in DC, Maryland and Virginia, Sleepaway Camps, Sports & Recreation Camps, Therapeutic Recreation Camps and STEM Camps. Choose the camp type that fits your child and your summer.

Arts Camps

Camps for Neurodivergent Kids

Day Camps - D.C.

Day Camps - Md.

Day Camps - Va.

Sleepaway Camps

Sports & Recreation Camps

STEM Camps

Therapeutic Recreation Camps

10 robotics programs for kids in the DMV, from first builds to competition teams

Cayla GardnerOctober 2, 2026

From first LEGO builds to competition teams, these 10 robotics programs across DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia give kids a fun way to learn coding and engineering. Compare ages, locations and costs to find the right fit for your family.

From Spanish immersion and parkour to dinosaur digs and chess strategy, here are the DMV's best programs to keep kids learning and engaged during fall breaks and school holidays.

Camps & Summer Programs

Need to keep your kid entertained over fall break? These are the best fall break camps for kids in the DMV

Stevie RosenfeldAugust 3, 2026

From Spanish immersion and parkour to dinosaur digs and chess strategy, here are the DMV’s best programs to keep kids learning and engaged during fall breaks and school holidays.