GUIDES &
RESOURCES A
Back-to-School Guide
Hard to believe it's back-to-school time again. After a summer of fun, are your kids ready to try something new
this fall or eager to restart something they love? WASHINGTON FAMILY Magazine's Back-to-School Guide is
filled with listings of academic enrichment, musical instruction and after-school activities. You'll also find local
programs for martial arts, computers, dance and much more. With so many great things to try, your kids are sure
to have a fun-filled fall.

Academic Enrichment &
Field Trips
Boy Scouts of
America, National
Capital Area
Council www.NCACBSA.org
info@ncacbsa.org 301-530-9360
9190 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD
Hours: Mon-Fri: 9 a.m. - 5p.m.

Scouts make the most of right
now. With fun & discovery
at every turn, they build a
foundation they can stand
on to embrace opportunity,
overcome obstacles & make new
discoveries. Make Scouting the
foundation of your future; build
an adventure today!
Expressive Therapy Center
www.expressivetherapycenter.com info@expressivetherapycenter.com
301-869-1017 14808 Physicians Ln.Ste. 111
Rockville, MD
Rockville, Chevy Chase, McLean
Expressive Therapy Center
is a consortium of highly
experienced psychologists,
art and movement therapists,
social workers and marriage
and family therapists. We
have extensive experience
with attention deficit disorder,
developmental disorders,
learning disabilities, depression,
anxiety and social skills to name
a few.

Empowered Learning
Transformation Centers
www.eltcenters.com 301-654-5919
8120 Woodmont Ave.

Bethesda, MD
Did you know the average
student loses up to 3 months of
academic knowledge during the
summer? What can ELTC do for
you? Optimize learning, build
self-esteem, boost focus, reduce
stress and enhance performance.

FAZ Creative
Education Center
www.fazeducation.com fazcelc@gmail.com
703-848-8822 or
703-300-4788 1776 Old Meadow Rd.

McLean, VA
FAZ is a warm and caring
environment that provides care
from infancy to school age.

Incorporated in our program are
three exceptional curriculums
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including Highreach Learning,
NAMC (North American
Montessori Center) and Little
Pimfun with languages.

good shepherd
Lutheran school
www.gslcva.org preschool@gslcva.org
703-437-4511 1133 Reston Ave.,
Herndon, VA
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Now Enrolling ages 2 1/2 - 5.

Welcoming all children since
1981! Celebrating each child’s
individual development in
a nurturing environment.

Christ-centered program with
experienced, well-trained staff.

kay school
www.kayschool.org info@kayschool.org
703-264-9078 3005 Dower House Dr.

Oak Hill, VA
Kay School provides
developmentally appropriate
opportunities and experiences
that prepare children for
academic success and introduce
lifelong skills that are critical
to a changing world: creativity,
critical thinking, innovation,
communication, collaboration,
curiosity and empathy.

Language Stars
www.languagestars.com info@languagestars.com
773-935-7827 6 D.C. Metro Locations
Hours: 8:30a.m. - 6p.m.

Language Stars, the leader in
Foreign Language Education
for Children teaches Spanish,
French, Mandarin Chinese,
German and Arabic classes.

The earlier children start
learning languages the better.

Our full immersion method
taught by native speakers uses
music, games, and activities to
make it fun too. It’s playtime
that enriches for a lifetime,
enhancing world readiness and
academic skills. And there’s no
telling where in the world it
might lead.

LearningRx www.learningrx.com
chantilly.va@learningrx.net Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

703-462-9570 14424 Albemarle Point Place, Ste.

110B Chantilly, VA
703-995-9945 10513 Braddock Rd,
Ste. C, D
Fairfax, VA
leesburg.va@learningrx.net 305 Harrison St. SE,
Ste. 100A