GUIDES &
RESOURCES Spring
Break Camps
AUDUBON NATURALIST SOCIETY
anshome.org; nora.kelly@anshome.org
301-652-9188 ext. 15 • Ages: 5-14
8940 Jones Mill Rd.,Chevy Chase, MD
Middle school students will earn SSL hours.
BEANTREE beantreelearning.com
703-961-8222 5003 Westone Plaza, Chantilly, VA
571-223-3110 Ashburn Campus: 43629 Greenway Corporate Dr., Ashburn, VA
571-223-3113 The Pavilion at BeanTree: 43635 Greenway Corporate Dr., Ashburn, VA
BeanTree offers Holiday Camp for students in kindergarten through
fifth grade on days when elementary schools are closed for holidays
or teacher workdays. Inclement weather days, when public schools
may be closed, are another opportunity for us to serve both par-
ents and children through fun ‘last minute’ activities, movies and
fun! Parents are so grateful for this convenience that allows their
workdays to remain productive and students are always happy to
reconnect with “old” friends!
CAMP GRIFFIN AT WESTMINSTER SCHOOL
westminsterschool.com; campgriffin@westminsterschool.com
703-340-7268 • Ages: 3-14
3819 Gallows Rd., Annandale, VA
Extended care; flexible scheduling; great variety.
COLUMBIA HORSE CENTER
columbiahorsecenter.com 301-776-5850 • Ages: 5-16
10400 Gorman Rd., Laurel, MD
COMPETITIVE EDGE ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE CENTER
competitiveedgeva.com; info@competitiveedgeva.com
571-398-2813 • Ages: 6 and up
14849 Persistence Dr., Woodbridge, VA
Sports camps offered during holiday break and spring break.
ENCORE STAGE & STUDIO
encorestage.org; info@encorestage.org
703-548-1154 • Grades K-5
4000 Lorcom Ln., Arlington, VA
Students will enjoy a day of theatre games, crafts, creative activities
and fun in a safe and supportive environment.
ENCORE STAGE & STUDIO SPRING BREAK CAMP
encorestage.org; info@encorestage.org
703-548-1154 Theatre On The Run: 3700 S. Four Mile Run Dr., Arlington, VA
Enrollment is a la carte! Choose to sign up for one day, or the entire
week! Travel with Encore as we explore the exciting music, move-
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With imagination, students will bring popular stories and musicals
to life. Students grades K-5 will also enjoy theatre games, crafts and
activities. THE FENCERS CLUB
thefencersclub.com; fencingclasses@comcast.net
703-999-8077 3431 Carlin Springs Rd., Ste. E, Falls Church, VA
Beginner fencing camps and classes teach and reinforce the
fundamentals of fencing such as footwork, handwork and the rules
in a fun and exciting atmosphere. The fundamentals are reinforced
with games and activities that emphasize critical thinking and quick
decision-making as well as necessary physical attributes such as
overall conditioning and quick reaction times.
GLEN ECHO PARK AQUARIUM: A CHESAPEAKE BAY
DISCOVERY CENTER
GEPAquarium.org; Info@GEPAquarium.org
703-464-4763; 301-955-6253 (voicemail)
7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, VA
Offers Winter Break Camps: 5 half-day sessions Dec. 26-Jan. 30, from
9 a.m.-noon, ages 5-12. Learn about the Chesapeake Bay, our nation’s
largest estuary; see and touch LIVE Bay creatures in our Exhibit Hall
and Touch Tank; learn about conservation and how we impact the
Bay through interactive games and activities. Start your morning
exploring the Exhibit Hall and the Touch Tank; finish out your camp
adventure with a snack, games and a craft. Come for one day, or for
all five! Register at glenechopark.org/classes.
IMAGINATION STAGE
imaginationstage.org; boxoffice@imaginationstage.org
301-280-1660 Ages: 3.5-Grade 8
4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda, MD
Week-long Spring Break camps, March 28-April 1, are full of jam-
packed days of acting, dance, creative drama and filmmaking.
Campers can register for a morning session, an afternoon session, or
combine morning and afternoon sessions for a full-day experience!
KIDS FIRST SWIM SCHOOLS
kidsfirstswimschools.com 301-540-SWIM
18066 Mateny Rd., Germantown, MD
301-638-SWIM 3307 Crain Highway, Waldorf, MD
703-444-9673 21800 Town Center Plaza, Ste. 215, Sterling, VA
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Columbia Horse Center
SUMMER CAMP
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Private & Small Group Music Lessons in:
• Acoustic/Electric Guitar • Fiddle
• Electric/Upright Bass
• Lapsteel Guitar
• Banjo
• Ukelele
• Mandolin
• Drums/Percussion
• Violin/Viola
• Piano
• Cello
• Voice
Dance Classes for
ages 18 months through Adult in:
• Ballet
• Acrobatics
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• Musical Theater
• Jazz
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• Hp Hop
• Children's Combination
• Performance Companies
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Horsemanship camp:
Ages 8-16. Five 2 week session
Pony Pal Camp:
Ages 5-7. Nine one week sessions
10400 Gorman Road | Laurel | MD 20723
www.columbiahorsecenter.com 301-776-5850
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