Summer Day Camps in Virginia
- Kids can trade a traditional summer for exciting camp activities like starting a band.Music image by Emil Maga from Fotolia.com
The term "summer camp" no longer describes woodsy locales with teenage counselors and organized kickball games. Alongside traditional camps, there are growing numbers of innovative summer programs with credentialed, professional staff that specialize in nurturing a child's passion for technology, music, science or sports. Parents can choose among Virginia's diverse selection of daytime summer camps and transform their child's hobby into an unforgettable experience. - Run from June to August by the Browne Academy in Alexandria, Browne Summer Camp offers programs for ages 3 to 13. Browne Camp combines traditional summer activities like sports, swimming, and arts and crafts with cleverly themed sessions, such as "Roaming the Rainforest" and "The Land Before Time."
Pre-school campers have the option to attend half-days, and extended day schedules are available to all campers. Browne also offers additional programs, including After Camp Excursions (ACE) and Summer Studies.
Browne Academy
Browne Summer Camp
5917 Telegraph Road
Alexandria, VA 22310
703-960-3000 ext.1002
browneacademy.org/summer_camp - Music comes alive at the Bach to Rock summer program, where young aspiring musicians are exposed to various aspects of the music industry. In morning, afternoon or full-day sessions, campers participate in programs about recording, fine-tuning a band, developing a keen musical ear, promoting a band and improving vocals. Each program has age restrictions, with the youngest campers at 3 1/2 years old. In 2010, Virginia has four Bach to Rock locations: Lansdowne, McLean, Herndon and South Riding.
Bach to Rock
877-227-8558
b2rmusic.com
Lansdowne Division
19329 Promenade Drive
Leesburg, VA 20176
571-333-0840
McLean Division
1440 Emerson Avenue
McLean, VA 22101
571-830-6460
Herndon Division
465 Herndon Parkway
Herndon, VA 20170
877-227-8558
South Riding Division
25031 Riding Plaza #100
Market Square
Chantilly, VA 20152
703-957-3375 - At science camp, kids can create exciting technology projects, such as designing their own robots.roboter image by Ewe Degiampietro from Fotolia.com
The Champions summer science program in Annandale, Virginia, transforms science into an educational adventure. Each summer includes four separate sessions with fun, kid-friendly themes like Egyptian pharaohs and rocketry. The Champions Science Adventure Camps are designed to stimulate learning through experimentation and scientific exploration. Campers will use scientific principles to solve mysteries and create cool projects that can be taken home at the end of the day.
Champions Science Adventures
888-458-1812
discoverchampions.com/main/do/Science_Camp_2010
Champions Science Camp, Virginia
Northern Virginia Community College
8333 Little River Turnpike
Annandale, VA 22003 - The Technology Instruction Corporation (TIC) Summer Camp engages children in technology and sports, encouraging youth development both physically and intellectually. Located in McLean, Virginia, TIC offers four sessions from June to August with the option for kids to attend for extended days.
The technology programs promote hands-on learning in activities like computer programming, animation, web design and filmmaking, while sports activities include soccer, basketball, street hockey, gymnastics and dance. Campers are able to register for special activities, such as the drama program, and parents can request additional services like online lunch orders.
TIC Summer Camp (Year-round office)
4620 Dittmar Road
Arlington, VA 22207
703-241-5542
ticcamp.com
TIC Summer Camp-Oakcrest
Oakcrest School
850 Balls Hill Road
McLean, VA 22101 - Beginner and expert sailors are welcome at Summer Camps on the River.sailing image by david purday from Fotolia.com
The picturesque backdrop of Christchurch, Virginia, makes Christchurch School an ideal location to host this set of sailing and adventure-themed camps. While these summer camps are designed to be week-long retreats, day sessions are available in the sailing and marine adventure programs.
Children aged 8 to 15 are invited to take part in boat races and sailing excursions or explore Rappahannock River, getting a close look at the swamplands and local animal life. Overnight campers spend evenings making friends at campfire events, talent shows and other activities.
Christchurch School
Summer Camps on the River
49 Seahorse Lane
Christchurch, VA 23031
804-758-2306 ext. 129
christchurchschool.org/summer/programs
