Summer Camps with Slots in DC, Maryland & Virginia

- Updated: 1/15/25
- all ages, summer camps
Happy Summer Camp Hunting Season! It’s the time of year where we’re overloaded with information on camps far and wide. Some sell out super quick and others are gems you don’t want to share for fear they’ll sell out quick. This listing is constructed of camps I’ve researched and vetted to the best of my abilities. Stay tuned for more camps as they are announced.
Notes: The camps in this list reflect relationships built with community partners across DC, Maryland and Virginia. I’ve either met the owners, have heard good reviews or had my own experiences with the camps displayed.
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Make sure to follow the links for updated information including pricing and registration.
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Camps
Featured Camps This Week

Montgomery Parks Summer Camp
Montgomery Parks offers a wide variety of camps for kids ages 3+. One week camps start at $120. Registration opens January 21st. Tap the image above to view their 2025 Summer Camps Guide which includes links to register.

Smithsonian Summer Camp
For kids entering Kindergarten through 9th grade in Fall 2025! Smithsonian Summer Camps are held in the S. Dillon Ripley Center at 1100 Jefferson Drive SW, Washington, DC 20560. One week camps are $425+. Registration opens February 14th to the general public! Tap the image above for more info.

Educational Theatre Co. Summer Camp
For kids in Pre-K - 12th grade in Arlington and Falls Church, VA! Registration is open now for this arts based camp featuring acting, film, directing, improvisation, playwriting and more! One week camps as low as $230. Tap the image above for more info!
Upcoming Camp Fairs

Washington, DC
- 1/25 at 10:00 am | Headfirst Summer Camps Fair at St. Albans School in NW
- 2/1 at 10:00 am | DC Camp Fair at Stuart-Hobson Middle School
Maryland
- 1/25 at 11:00 am | 2025 MD School Choice Fair at St. Mary’s Catholic School in Landover Hills
- 2/8 at 12:00 pm | Chesapeake Family Life Summer Camps & Activities Fair at Westfield Annapolis Mall
Virginia
- 1/27 at 6:00 pm | Summer Activities Fair at Wakefield High School in Arlington
- 2/8 at 10:00 am | NOVA Kids Camp Fair at Vienna Volunteer Fire Department
- 2/22 at 12:00 pm | Washington Family Summer Camps & Activities Fair at Tysons Corner Center
Camps in Washington, DC
Culture & History
- 6/16 – 8/22 | Casa Lala in NW for grades PK3 – 8th
- 6/23 – 7/18 | Kids & Culture Camp at DC Bilingual PCS in NE for ages 3-12
The Arts
- 7/7 – 8/8 | Camp Arena Stage at Georgetown Visitation for ages 8-15
- 8/4 – 8/9 | Summer Steps with Step Afrika! at Arena Stage for rising 4th – 12th graders
Sports
- 6/23 – 8/5 | Howard University Men’s Basketball Skills Camp for ages 6-14 & 14-19 (last week)
Camps in Maryland
General Recreational
- 6/16 – 8/15 | Montgomery Parks Summer Camps for ages 3 – 17
- Registration opens January 21st
STEM
- 6/23 – 8/22 | KID Museum Summer Camp in Bethesda for grades 2nd – 9th
The Arts
- 6/9 – 8/22 | Imagination Stage Summer Camp in Bethesda for ages 4-18
- 6/30 – 7/11 | InspireArts CAMP at BlackRock Center of the Arts in Germantown for rising 1st – 5th graders
- 7/14 – 8/22 | Performing Arts Camp: Script to Stage at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown for rising 3rd-8th graders
- 7/21 – 8/22 | Salsa with Silvia 4Kids Bilingual Dance & Learning Summer Camp in Bethesda
- DC camp and other weeks are already sold out!
Sports
- 10 Weeks | Dominique Dawes Gymnastics and Ninja Academy Summer Camps in Columbia, Clarksburg & Rockville for ages 4-13
- 6/16 – 8/22 | Sports meets the Arts at Maryland SoccerPlex in Boyds for rising K-5th graders
Camps in Northern Virginia
General Recreational
- 6/2 – 8/22 | Super, Awesome & Amazing Camp at The St. James in Springfield for ages 6-13
- 20% off for a limited time!
- 6/23 – 8/22 | Summer Camps in Arlington County for ages 3-18
- Registration opens Feb 3rd, 12th, 19th & 26th!
The Arts
- 6/16 – 8/22 | Encore Stage & Studio Theatre Camps in Arlington for ages 3-15
- 6/16 – 8/22 | Educational Theatre Co. in Arlington and Falls Church for grades Pre-K – 12th.
- 6/16 – 8/1 | Mason Community Arts Academy in Fairfax for ages 4-18
STEM
- 6/16 – 8/15 | Summer Camp at Children’s Science Center LAB in Fairfax for rising 1st – 5th graders
Sports
- 6/2 – 8/22 | Ultimate Sports & Adventure Camps at the St. James in Springfield for ages 4-13
- There are specialty sports camps too! Get 20% off for a limited time!
DMV Camps
The following camps have multiple locations throughout DC, Maryland and Virginia. Note that some locations may have slots while others do not. Make sure to double check by following the links!
General Recreational
- 6/9 – 8/15 | Headfirst Summer Camps for rising pre-k 3 – 7th grade (ages 3-13) ~ 6 locations in DC, Bethesda and Northern VA
- Includes camps for DC United & the Washington Nationals
Culture & History
- 6/16 – 8/8 | Communikids Bilingual Preschool for ages 18 months – 7 in DC and Falls Church, VA
Sports
- 6/16 – 8/22 | Kaizen Karate for ages 5-12 ~ 4 locations in Silver Spring, MD, NW & NE DC & Arlington, VA
Upcoming Camps
The following camps haven’t announced registration yet. We’ll keep a close eye on these and update the listing once they’re announced.
- DC DPR Camps
- 8/10 – 8/14 | Melanated Earthling Explorers Summer Camp/Internships for 2025 for ages 3-12 (13-19 for internships)
More Camp Listings
I love a good camp list! Shoutout to all the content creators making it easier for parents to find camps.
Check them out:
- DC Summer Camps
- Ultimate Guide to Summer Camps in the DC Area 2025 by DC Area Moms
- 2025 Guide to Summer Camps in the DC Metro area by Kids Out and About
- Camps and Summer Programs Guide by Washington Parent
- 2025 Camp Directory by Chesapeake Family Life