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Academic Enrichment
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George Washington's Mount vernon
mountvernon.org 703-780-2000
South end of the George Washington Pkwy.
Explore George Washington’s mansion and 50 acres of gardens and
grounds. Meet rare breed animals and people from Washington’s
world. Cool off in the museum and education center, featuring
objects and a 4-D theater where it snows every day!
Go Ape Treetop Adventure and Zip Lines South Run
Park Goape.com; info@goape.com
1-800-971-8271; South Run Park, 7550 Reservation Dr., Springfield, VA
Hours: See online booking for available hours
Go Ape Treetop Junior is an all ages ropes, obstacles and zip line
course and perfect for families. Bring our your tribe for the ultimate
outdoor experience. Visit goape.com to learn more and book your
little monkeys on local adventure.
PandaTree, Inc.
pandatree.com customercare@pandatree.com
1-844-267-2632 Hours: 6 a.m.-9 p.m. (PST)
Pinecrest school
pinecrestschool.org admissions@pinecrestschool.org
703-354-3446 7209 Quiet Cove
Annandale, VA
Hours: 8:50 a.m.-3:35 p.m.
Small classes; hands-on curriculum emphasizes problem-solving and
critical- thinking skills. Individualized approach; each child grows
academically, socially and emotionally within a caring and positive
environment. Summer camp. Before and after care.
Reston Montessori School
restonmontessori.com office@restonmontessori.com
703-481-2922 1928 Isaac Newton
Square West
Reston, VA
Hours: 7 a.m. - 6:30p.m.
Established in 1986, Reston Montessori School is a private, co-
educational school for children from 3 months through 3rd grade.
RMS provides academic school day, enrichment programs and
before/after school activities.
Shenandoah Discovery Museum
discoverymuseum.net business@discoverymuseum.net
540-722-2020 30 August 2017
washingtonFAMILY.com 19 West Cork
Winchester, VA
westminster school
westminsterschool.com admissions@westminsterschool.com
703-256-3620 K-8: 3819 Gallows Rd.
Annandale, VA
Preschool (3 and 4-year-olds):
6800 Columbia Pike
Annandale, VA
Westminster School presents a challenging, structured program of
academics, arts, athletics and personal development in an atmosphere
of courtesy and kindness. The Griffin Academy of Westminster
School offers a nurturing enviornment for 3 and 4-year-olds.
After School & Enrichment
Activities Abrakadoodle
abrakadoodle.com Northern VA: swalia@abrakadoodle.com; 703-538-4278
Prince William County: emoore@abrakadoodle.com; 571-589-8133
Loudoun County: ysmith@abrakadoodle.com; 571-367-3100
Montgomery County: ndelasos@abrakadoodle.com; 301-564-0389
Northern VA, Prince William County, Loudoun County, Montgomery
County, MD
BeanTree Ashburn Campus
beantreelearning.com 571-223-3110
43629 Greenway Corporate Dr.
Ashburn, VA
BeanTree Learning in Ashburn provides unparalleled care and
nurturing for infants through PreK. Led by a team of experienced
and caring educators, BeanTree provides children with a safe and
stimulating environment for academic success and provides parents
with peace of mind. Year-round enrollment available for fully-
accredited academic and specialty programs.
BeanTree Westfields Campus
703-961-8222 5003 Westfields Blvd., Chantilly, VA
Fully accredited, discover the BeanTree difference at our Westfields/
Chantilly Campus! Offering unprecedented educational offerings for
your child in every stage of academic development, BeanTree offers
infant care through full-day private kindergarten, before/after school
and summer camp. Year-round enrollment for full and part-time
academic and specialty programs.
Boy Scouts of America, National Capital Area
Council NCACBSA.org
info@ncacbsa.org
301-530-9360 9190 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD
Hours: Mon-Fri: 9 a.m.-5 p.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!
Encore offers learning opportunities for students in K-12. Our
after-school programs and year-round classes help students develop
creativity and self-confidence. They are targeted to all levels of
experience, from introductory to advanced. Course offerings
for grades 8-12 include topics in acting, movement, music and
playwriting for bilingual/ESOL students. Encore can also work with
you to customize a class based on your school’s needs, or help direct
or produce your school’s play or musical.
The Center for Ballet Arts
Etudes thecenterforballetarts.com
ctrbalarts@aol.com 703-273-5344
3955 Pender Dr., #103, Fairfax, VA
Ages: 3-Adult
The Center for Ballet Arts provides a well-rounded curriculum
and pleasant encouraging environment for dance training in many
different disciplines. Classes are designed to promote flexibility,
strength, artistry, coordination and technique.
dcetudes.com; info@dcetudes.com
202-256-9942 1616 Wisconsin Ave., NW, 2nd Floor, Washington, D.C.
Études school of music offers piano, voice, and strings lessons to
beginner and advanced musicians, for students ages 3.5 and up in
a warm and nurturing environment. This year, our summer camp
explores music from around the world. July 10-August 18.
Competitive Edge Athletic Performance center
competitiveedgeva.com; info@competitiveedgeva.com
571-398-2813; 14849 Persistence Dr., Woodbridge, VA
Hours: 3-9 p.m. (Monday-Friday); 8 a.m.-7 p.m. (Saturday & Sunday)
Creative youth
creative-youth.com; info@creative-youth.com
240-800-4916 4805 Saint Elmo Ave., Bethesda, MD
Creative Youth is the area's only creative arts school offering classes,
camps and parties in fashion design, sewing, photography, and
video/film production.
Encore Stage & Studio
Go Ape Treetop Adventure and Zip Lines South Run
Park goape.com; info@goape.com
1-800-971-8271; South Run Park, 7550 Reservation Dr., Springfield, VA
Hours: See online booking for available hours
Go Ape Treetop Junior is an all ages ropes, obstacles and zip line
course and perfect for families. Bring our your tribe for the ultimate
outdoor experience. Visit goape.com to learn more and book your
little monkeys on local adventure.
Harmonia School of Music and Art
harmoniaschool.org;harmonia@harmoniaschool.org 703-938-7301; 204 F Mill St., NE, Vienna, VA
Hours: 12-8:30 p.m. (Monday-Friday); 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (Saturday)
As one of the best performing arts schools in the D.C. Metropolitan
area, Harmonia School offers students of all ages and levels premiere
encorestage.org;info@encorestage.org 703-548-1154; 4000 Lorcom Ln., Arlington, VA
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