There’s snow and ice outside, so you know it: it’s time to choose your summer camps! Read on for your guide to summer camps for your child!
Summer Camp Guide
The Future Stars Enrichment Summer Camp
www.thefuturestars.net
Ages: 3-13
Cost: $300 to $570
Registration Deadline: The Friday before the start of a camp week session
The Future Stars Summer Camp is a dynamic, educator-led program designed to spark creativity, confidence, and curiosity. Located on Capitol Hill, our camp offers engaging experiences in sports, STEM, dance, theater, film, cooking, and more. Each week is thoughtfully designed to blend fun and enrichment, creating unforgettable summers for rising PK–5th grade students
Model United Nations Institute
at Georgetown University
Ages: 11-17
Cost: Tuition starts at $1,750.00
Registration Deadline: 2 weeks before camp, provided space is still available
Step into the shoes of global leaders, tackle pressing issues, enhance public speaking and debate skills, get daily personalized feedback from champion mentors, gain confidence and make like-minded friends!
Experience dynamic MUN simulations on engaging US and Global topics, public speaking and improv games, trivia, transformative lessons, social activities, and explore the campus of your dreams.
Capital Reading Club
Ages: K-5
Cost: $290/Week for 9 to 4 p.m.; $150/Week for Half-day
Registration Deadline: Open enrollment, no deadline
This summer, children K-5 will have the opportunity to increase their reading and language skills while learning from a structured literacy program that requires engagement through movement, vision, touch, and hearing.
Adventures on The Hill
Ages: 3 to 10
Cost: $465 | Payment plans available, early bird and sibling discounts
Registration Deadline: No deadline | Registration is week-by-week and available online.
Adventures on The Hill offers a fun, full-day summer camp experience for children that blends STEM, arts, sports, culture, wellness, and weekly field trips in a safe, engaging, and supportive environment. With exciting weekly themes and experienced staff, campers build confidence, creativity, and lasting friendships all summer long.
Register at: campscui.active.com/orgs/AdventuresOnTheHill
Multiple DC locations, including: Calvary Episcopal Church (820 Sixth St. NE); St. Monica St. James Episcopal Church (222 Eighth St. NE); St. Peters Church (313 Second St. SE); Trinity Episcopal Church (7005 Piney Branch Rd NW) 
Base Camp Q
Ages: Rising PreK4 – 4th grade
Cost: $1,215/general session | $680/specialty session Member discounts available!
Registration Deadline: May 18
Make memories, build confidence, and form lasting friendships at this summer day camp. Enjoy daily swim, arts and crafts, sports tournaments, weekly themes, dress-up days, and field trips. August specialty sessions add outdoor adventure, obstacle courses, teamwork, problem solving, and hands-on invention. Flexible options let families join for one session or all five!
Breathing Space Kids Yoga Camp
breathingspacedc.com/summer-camp/
Ages: Rising PK4 – 8th Grade (or 4-12 yrs)
Cost: $450 – $550 per week, $125-130 for aftercare
Registration Deadline: Opens February 1 at 7 p.m. (Camps fill quickly!)
Give your child a summer of joyful discovery! At Breathing Space, we combine yoga, mindfulness, and outdoor adventure to build confidence and resilience. From neighborhood field trips to creative crafts, every day is packed with laughter and connection. Experience a supportive community where kids move, play, and grow. It’s more than camp—it’s a foundation for well-being.
National Children’s Theatre Summer Camp
https://www.nationalchildrenstheatre.org/summer-camp
Ages: 6-15
Dates: July 13 to August 21, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church (201 Fourth St SE).
Cost: $450 per week | After-care until 5 p.m. for an additional fee
Registration deadline: Friday before a session starts
Creative drama exercises, theatre games, art projects, lessons in performance fundamentals, and play rehearsals are designed to inspire The Eight Acting Habits of Mind. One- and two-week sessions including The Jungle Book and The Odyssey. Financial assistance available. 
Polite Piggy’s Day Camp
Ages: 3-10 years old
Cost: Full Day $97 | Half Day $67
Registration Deadline: On Rolling Basis
Polite Piggy’s offers a joyful, engaging experience for children ages 3–10. Our summer runs June 30th to August 1st, with flexible full- and half-day options. Camp includes art, music, sciences, chess, fitness, sports, cooking, Legos, hiking, weekly water play, field trips, performances, and popsicles. At Polite Piggy’s we have our days full of joy and making lasting friendships. We have caring staff, high-quality play, engaging trips and cultural experiences making every day memorable.
Steve & Kate’s Camp
https://steveandkatescamp.com/dc
Ages: 4-12
Cost: $129/day $3,225/summer
Registration Deadline: Rolling registration all summer long!
Since 1980, Steve & Kate’s has put kids in charge at camp. Campers choose from a variety of activities in real-time, including sewing, coding, maker crafts, sports, and more! Families can buy any number of days, to use at any time–no weekly commitments required. Any unused Passes are refunded in full mid-September. Lunch, snacks, & all hours (8 a.m. – 6 p.m.) included.
The Theatre Lab
Ages: Grades 1 – 12
Cost: $480 – $1620 | Dependent on age and length of session)
Registration Deadline: Based on session start date (6 session options from June to August, starting on June 17)
The Theatre Lab is DC’s largest independent drama school. For more than three decades, we have provided nationally recognized summer youth and teen programs to the Washington community. Each summer, we are the artistic home to more than 550 young people who take part in our acclaimed youth camps and teen training institutes.
