MULTIPLE LOCATIONS

Camp Shakespeare

Shakespeare Theatre Company invites students ages 6–18 to explore the works of William Shakespeare through hands-on theatre training. Two-week sessions are available for youth ages 6–11 and teens ages 12–18, with returning teens able to audition for a three-week intensive. Locations in Washington, DC, and McLean, Va.

Steve & Kate's Camp

Campers design their day by choosing activities in real time, including sewing, coding, maker crafts, sports and more. Families can purchase flexible day passes, with unused days automatically refunded at summer's end. Lunch, snacks and full-day care from 8 a.m.–6 p.m. are included. Ages 4–12. Locations in Washington, DC, Maryland and Alexandria, Va. 415-389-5437.

VIRGINIA

Acting for Young People

Summer Acting Programs

Fun, fast-paced, award winning camp taught by professional teaching artists. Weekly camps include acting, voice, movement, on-camera, musical theater, improvisation and more! Specialized programs in musical theater, improv and devised theater are also offered. All weekly sessions conclude in a final performance. Presented in conjunction with Mason Community Arts Academy. Fairfax, Va. 703-554-4931.

Beginner Fencing Camp

Beginner Fencing Camp introduces students to the Olympic sport of fencing in a supportive, skill-building environment. Instruction emphasizes caring, inclusion and competence while helping campers build confidence, discipline and athletic ability. Sterling, Va. 240-424-0749.

Camp Griffin at Westminster School

Camp Griffin offers a summer filled with discovery and hands-on fun through a wide range of specialty programs, including Adventure, STEAM, water activities, French, art and sports. Flexible scheduling with early and extended care is available. Camps are led by certified counselors, with military and sibling discounts offered. 3819 Gallows Road, Annandale, Va. 703-340-7268.

Congressional Camp

Set on a scenic 40-acre campus, Congressional Camp offers an unforgettable summer filled with outdoor adventures, creative arts, swimming, sports and hands-on exploration. Programs are designed to inspire curiosity and confidence in a joyful, supportive community. Falls Church, Va. 703-533-0931.

Natural Leaders Ultimate Explorer Day Program

Each day brings a new outdoor adventure as campers explore local woods and creeks through games, fishing, whittling and wilderness survival skills. Immersed in nature, children build confidence, resilience and a strong connection to the outdoors. Northern Virginia. 571-244-3793.

The St. James

Voted Best Summer Camps in the DMV, The St. James offers Adventure, Sports and STEAM camps for ages 4–16. Programs feature top coaches, world-class facilities and transportation options. 6805 Industrial Road, Springfield, Va. 703-239-6846.

The Workhouse Arts Center

Summer, Spring & Day Camps

The Workhouse Arts Center offers summer, spring and day camps designed to spark creativity and support artistic growth for children and teens ages 6–16. Led by professional artists, camps provide a fun, enriching environment for young creators. 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton, Va. 703-584-2900.

MARYLAND

AFF Summer Adventure Camp

Give your child a screen-free summer where nature becomes the classroom. Summer Adventure Camps blend hands-on environmental learning with outdoor exploration, helping kids build confidence, curiosity and friendships through discovery, play and fun on a historic riverside campus. Accokeek, Md. 301-292-5665.

Barrie Camp

Barrie Camp focuses on nurturing each camper's strengths while creating an engaging and memorable summer experience. Since the 1950s, its self-contained 45-acre campus has provided an ideal setting for campers to explore with confidence and enjoy favorite activities alongside new and familiar friends. Silver Spring, Md. 301-576-2818.

Camp Woodend

Located on a 40-acre nature sanctuary, Camp Woodend offers day, travel, and overnight camps that combine outdoor adventure with nature and science education for students in kindergarten through high school. Camps are led by experienced environmental educators and maintain an 8:1 child-to-teacher ratio. Chevy Chase, Md. 301-652-9188.

NatPhil Summer String Institute

String students in grades 2–12 take part in an immersive music experience featuring private lessons, chamber music, and three levels of orchestra performance. Guided by National Philharmonic teaching artists and Montgomery County Public Schools educators, students explore music theory, technique and engaging enrichment activities. Bethesda, Md. 301-493-9283, ext. 4209.

Round House Theatre Summer Camp

Students of all ages and backgrounds experience the joy of creating and sharing theatre through programs that inspire creativity, stretch imaginations, and encourage artistic risk-taking. Camp locations include Bethesda and Silver Spring, Md. 301-585-1225.

Summer Musical Theatre with ATMTC Academy

Summer Musical Theatre Camp for rising grades 1-6 is a two-week, full-day, in-person camp that culminates in a delightful ensemble performance! Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, Md. Summer Musical Theatre Training Program for rising grade 7-12 provides students with a foundational and expanded understanding of technique in ballet, jazz, music and acting. Wintergreen Plaza, Rockville, Md.

Woodland Horse Center

Woodland Horse Center offers horseback riding summer camps for horse-loving kids ages 5–16. Pony Pals Summer Camp serves ages 5–7, while Horsemanship Summer Camp for ages 8–16 focuses on riding skills, horse care, and confidence-building. 16301 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, Md. 301-421-9156.

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Camp Arena Stage

This full-day, multi-arts summer camp for ages 8–15 is hosted on the grounds of Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School. Campers explore, discover and create with guidance from professional artists and educators while choosing their own schedules from classes in theater, dance, music, visual art, filmmaking and writing. Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School, 1524 35th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 202-600-4064.

National Children's Theatre Summer Camp

July 13–Aug. 21. Ages 6–15. Campers explore creative drama exercises, theatre games, art projects, and performance fundamentals through one- and two-week sessions, including The Jungle Book and The Odyssey. Full-day camp runs 9 a.m.–3 p.m., with aftercare until 5 p.m. Financial assistance available. Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church, 201 4th St. SE, Washington, D.C.

The Theatre Lab

For more than three decades, The Theatre Lab has offered award-winning summer programs for youth and teens in the Washington area. Each summer, more than 550 young people participate in acting camps and theatre training institutes in a collaborative, creative environment. 900 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 202-824-0449.

SLEEPAWAY CAMP

Woodberry Summer Camp

Woodberry Summer Camp offers boys the opportunity to grow through athletic challenge, intellectual exploration and a supportive community across a 1,200-acre campus. Guided by faculty, students, and alumni, campers build character, confidence and lasting friendships. Woodberry Forest, Va. 540-672-3900.

Camp Accomplish

Camp Accomplish is an inclusive summer camp for children ages 5–18 with or without disabilities and chronic health conditions, along with siblings, friends and peers from the local community. Campers can choose from day and overnight options and enjoy activities such as horseback riding, swimming, arts and outdoor adventures in a safe, supportive environment. Melwood Recreation Center, 9035 Ironsides Road, Nanjemoy, Md. 20662.