Acting for Young People Summer Acting Camps

AFYP has provided award-winning programs in the Northern Virginia area since 1997. Our summer programs, for ages 5-18, include production showcases and fun, fast-paced camps taught by professional teaching artists. Acting, on-camera, musical theater, improvisation and more! Weekly sessions with final showcase performances. Presented in conjunction with Mason Community Arts Academy. Fairfax, Va. 703-554-4931.

Barrie Camp

Barrie Camp provides a range of traditional and new activities that make each summer unique. Through hands-on experience, collaboration and diversity of thought and culture, campers are encouraged to be themselves, try new things, explore, accept challenges and find joy in all that they do. 13500 Layhill Rd., Silver Spring, Md. 301-576-2818.

Camp Accomplish

We proudly serve campers with and without disabilities and chronic health conditions while promoting fun, safety, challenge and friendship for everyone. From climbing walls to nature trails to therapeutic riding activities, every child is welcome to explore, learn and grow. 9035 Ironsides Rd., Nanjemoy, Md. 301-870-3226.

Camp Shakespeare

June 23-August 16. Ages 6-18. Under the guidance of theatre professionals, participants unlock Shakespeare's plays with text analysis; transform into characters through voice, movement and improvisation; learn the safety and storytelling of stage combat; and develop fundamental acting skills. Multiple sessions. 610 F St. NW, Washington, D.C. 202-547-5688.

Camp Woodend

Day, travel and overnight camps for D.C. metro area families. Camp Woodend is on a 40-acre nature sanctuary in Chevy Chase, Md. Our nature-themed camps provide high-quality environmental science education led by experienced outdoor educators committed to your child having the best possible experience and good old-fashioned camp fun! Chevy Chase, Md. 301-652-9188.

Congressional Camp

With over 80 years of experience, Congressional Camp prides itself on a wide variety of program offerings for campers ages 4 to 14. We are located on a beautiful, 40-acre campus in Falls Church, Virginia at Congressional School. Our diverse programs include day camp, travel camps and specialty camps. Falls Church, Va. 703-533-0931

DC Fencers Club Summer Fencing Camps

Discover the Olympic sport of fencing at DC Fencers Club summer fencing camps. Fencing camp activities include games, footwork, fencing technique and tactics, group lessons, fencing videos, competition, training with nationally ranked fencers and new friendships. 9330 Fraser Ave., Silver Spring, Md. 301-562-1990.

Lowell School Summer Camp

Camp World Cup: Summer of Champions – Children 3 to 13 can build confidence, make new friends and explore their interests. Small groups and a low counselor-to-camper ratio create a relaxed environment to purposefully and safely expand their horizons. Aftercare and swimming are available. Questions? Contact programs@lowellschool.org. 1640 Kalmia Rd. NW, Washington, D.C. 202-577-2000.

National Building Museum Summer Camps

Rising 2nd to 5th graders can choose from two themes, each offered in a week-long camp session: "Brick City: World Architecture Brick by Brick" invites kids to explore iconic global architecture using LEGO® bricks and "Invention Lab: Build, Create, Innovate!" is a hands-on introduction to engineering through Rube Goldberg machines. 401 F St. NW, Washington D.C. 202-272-2448.

Round House Theatre

At Round House, young artists of all ages and backgrounds can experience the joy of creating theatre and film. Our programs inspire creativity, exercise imaginations and promote artistic risk-taking in a supportive and fun environment. Bethesda and Silver Spring, Md. 301-585-1225.

Space Adventure Camp

Virginia's premier and only residential space camp! A week-long camp featuring aerospace, coding and robotics, combined with exclusive behind-the-scenes access to NASA's Wallops Flight Facility and surrounding aerospace facilities. Through this residential camp experience, students learn essential 21st-century STEM skills to become the innovators of tomorrow! Ages 11-16. Wallops Island, Va.

Summer Enrichment Academy at UMBC

The Summer Enrichment Academy (SEA) at UMBC offers engaging one-week workshops for middle and high school students. Led by UMBC faculty, industry professionals, and graduate students, SEA explores science, engineering, technology, the arts, and humanities, providing a stimulating learning experience. Baltimore, Md. 410-455-8607

Woodberry Forest Summer Camps

Woodberry Forest summer camps are designed for boys to have fun, grow as young men and get to know Woodberry's incredible campus, students and faculty. Whether it's for the camaraderie, competition and skill building or to grow as a leader and adventurer, it will be the best summer of his life. Woodberry Forest School, 898 Woodberry Forest Rd., Woodberry Forest, Va. 540-672-6025.