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In comparison, there are over 5,000 hospitals throughout the country that primarily focus on adult care. Photo Provided Dr. Kurt Newman, CEO and president of Children’s National Health System in Washington, D.C., saw the shortcomings of pediatric care early on in his career. He was fascinated by children’s personalities and resiliency, and wanted to bring a holistic, hands-on approach to pediatrics. Although pediatric medicine was not in his “game plan,” he discovered the 10 February 2018 washingtonFAMILY.com focus exclusively on children. Dr. Newman recently released a new memoir, “Healing Children,” which chronicles his endeavors and lessons learned as a pediatric surgeon. Here’s what he had to say. It relates to the fact that children’s health care is not enough of a national priority. I don’t think we invest enough in our children. One example: There aren’t enough children’s hospitals. I think another example is when you listen to the debate on Capitol Hill and the legislative proposals, you don’t hear people talking about the impact on children. It’s all about adults, elderly and the disabled. Children are not part of the conversation. What was your motivation for writing the book? After 32 years of being in a children’s hospital, most of that as a surgeon, I would get calls and questions from parents all the time about pediatric medicine. What I wanted to do was empower parents with the knowledge of how children are different than adults. The medicine is different. The biology is different. How do children and adults differ physiologically? One of the most obvious ways that children are different is that they start small and grow up. In every step of the way, their brain is developing from the time they are born to the time they are adults. At Children’s Hospital, doctors, nurses and specialists are aware of that development and have to factor that in. Children are more resilient in many ways. Their tissues and their organs are more resilient. You want doctors and hospitals that are bernie_photo/iStock/Getty Images Plus/Getty Images excitement and impact of being a surgeon for children at a children’s hospital. His two-year fellowship at Children’s National has turned into a 30-plus year career in helping children and advancing medicine. Why are there so few children’s hospitals in America? I believe, instead of cutting funding and cutting Medicaid (which is such a big piece of the coverage for children), we invest more. It’s a smart investment and saves money in the long run. You’re eliminating diseases early and may be correcting things that may lead to future complications. Early diagnosis and early intervention is a smart investment. emergency department, for example, doesn’t see that many children or have pediatric specialists available. They may not even have pediatric equipment available. What I try to point out in the book is that it’s a good idea for parents to think about this ahead of time. People should be able to ask and advocate for their child, and think about where they are going to take their child if there is an emergency. And, to also make sure a children’s hospital is in their insurance plan. What are common misconceptions that people have in regards to pediatric care? I think the biggest one that I faced is that parents just don’t know. Parents may not understand that an Photo Provided “When you listen to the debate on Capitol Hill … you don’t hear people talking about the impact on children.” washingtonFAMILY.com February 2018 11 Photo Provided Dr. Newman interacts with a patient. Early in your career, many doctors What has been most fulf illing for preferred to work with adults over you in your career? children. Why? I feel most fulfilled when I’ve taken care of a child and they come back five, 10 or 20 years later and I see that they’ve grown up and overcome these odds. It takes a special commitment to care for children and families. It’s way more complicated because the discussions are more involved. You’re thinking about the children, growth, development and family dynamic. As science and focus began to be applied to children, there was a greater understanding among doctors. It’s evolved in the last 50 or 60 years. When I first started, there may not have been a universal understanding, but now I think hospitals and doctors have come to understand. Now there are specialists for children like orthopedics, anesthesia and psychiatry. They are the ones that understand the resilience. 12  February 2018  washingtonFAMILY.com Where would you like to see pediatric medicine go in the future? The frontier of pediatric medicine is so exciting. All technological and scientific advancements coming to the forefront will have an impact on eliminating diseases. It is possible that a genetic illness caught during infancy or prenatally can be corrected. This early detection could avoid something like diabetes or heart disease or even Alzheimer’s. I think that is not far away. We need to do more like with mental illness in children. Twenty percent of children have mental or behavioral illness. We can do better by intervening early. I think the future is really, really bright for what science and technology can bring. But the responsibility is on us to make those investments because it’s not going to happen if we don’t make our children a priority. In the back of the book, Dr. Newman offers eight tips on how parents can get the best medical care for their children. “Healing Children” is available both online and in stores. Beth Roessner is a D.C.-based writer and health coach. 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Fortunately, there are many ways to support children to help overcome these discomforts and to set them up for ease. The following are five ways to support a child that is exhibiting anxious, fearful or distress symptoms: 1. TAKE NOTICE OF YOUR CHILD’S NONVERBAL CUES. It’s easy to notice the presence of anxiety when you know what to look for — just take a look at your child’s nonverbal communication. Identifying unusual patterns of eye contact, shoulder shrugs, a trembling lip, posture changes and shaky or fidgeting hands can be some initial signs of anxiety. If you start to suspect something is off, investigate further by asking your child if he or she ever experiences a combination of issues like sweating 16  February 2018  washingtonFAMILY.com palms, racing heart or trouble sleeping. These are clear signs of anxiety. 2. ENCOURAGE OPEN COMMUNICATION. Open communication is necessary if you want to help manage your child’s anxiety. Create special time for your child each day to have a conversation about his or her feelings, opinions and thoughts. When having this discussion, make sure to validate these feelings and keep a positive, non-judgmental attitude. Never dismiss what your child is saying with “You’re fine.” Instead, say something like “What is causing you to feel this way?” Anxious children will often remain silent about their issues if they feel like they aren’t being understood. 3. TEACH YOUR CHILD TO EMBRACE ANXIOUS THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS. People with anxiety usually do everything they can to avoid what is making them anxious. They tend to put off tasks that are the source of their anxiety or become suddenly reclusive when faced with an upcoming anxiety-provoking event. However, in doing this, the individual ends up maintaining the anxiety, which eventually makes the problem much worse. Try and teach your child that the best way to deal with their worries is to acknowledge them right away — to accept that these feelings exist and take immediate steps to diminish them. Pushing away feelings and thoughts, hoping they will eventually go away on their own, will just make overcoming the issue much more stressful in the end. Although this is not an easy task for someone with anxiety, with daily practice, it can dramatically help reduce anxiety over time. 4. TRY MOVEMENT. An alternative way of treating anxiety is through dance and movement therapy. Consider enrolling your child in dance/ movement therapy sessions, which can create ways to express psychological and emotional experiences through the mind and body connection, ultimately transforming words into action. The dance movements range from simple breathing to jumping, running, gross motor skills and even watching movement. This therapeutic modality provides children the opportunity to work through psychological challenges, gain control, ease discomfort, express their feelings about their anxieties and to be a child again. 5. DE-STRESS EVERY DAY. Learning how to mentally and physically calm down when anxiety strikes is something every anxious child should know how to do. Even the most basic relaxation exercises can make a big improvement in reducing stress and anxiety. Simple practices like taking a few deep, slow breaths when anxious thoughts arise, or closing the eyes and creating a mental picture of a relaxing scenario can help to ease an anxious mind. In addition, teaching your child to adopt the mindset of living in the present can be tremendously beneficial. Anticipatory anxiety can be tackled by practicing mindfulness — being aware of the moment — observing the sounds, sights, and touch of the present. Mindfulness has been proven to help support unwanted stressors. 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Head to the garden, the park or the woods to lower your blood pressure, strengthen your “The Ripple Effect: Eat, Sleep, Move and Think Better.” immune system, reduce tension and depression and “Chronic stress can damage your body, threaten your boost your mood. “It’s stunning how good it is for your mental health, put a strain on relationships and take the health to be in nature,” Wells says. “And I recommend joy out of life.” you leave the cell phone and earbuds at home.” But there’s no reason to surrender to stress, Wells says. 3. PRACTICE YOGA OR TAI CHI. Therapy, yoga and He suggests seven techniques that can help you have a Tai Chi are good ways to decrease stress and anxiety, healthier “thought life” and recover from chronic stress: increase energy and boost the immune system. 22 February 2018 washingtonFAMILY.com They also give you more stamina — needed in stressful times — and improve the quality of your sleep. Don’t be so quick to conclude that you “can’t handle” a stressful situation. “This is truly a mind- over-matter opportunity,” Wells says. “Believing that you are strong and resourceful actually makes you stronger and more resourceful.” Don’t give in to negative self-talk about not having what it takes to manage life, he says. 4. “ Ultimately, it’s important to remember that your thoughts have a strong influence over stress levels,” Wells says. “What you choose to think about, or not think about, dictates how your body and mind react to everyday life.” CHANGE THE NATURE OF THE RESPONSE. Research indicates that taking an active, problem- solving approach to life’s challenges relieves stress and can transform it into something positive. If you withdraw, deny the problem or spend all your time venting, you’ll feel helpless. Instead, Wells says, be determined to make a change, put effort into it and plan for better results. 5. PRACTICE SLOW, DEEP BREATHING. Start applying the power of deep breathing each day. It will make a huge difference. Wells recommends you start small by taking three deep breaths each time you sit down at your desk — in the morning, after breaks, after lunch and so on. It will help you become more patient, calm and relaxed. 6. BLOCK TIME FOR SINGLE-TASKING. Each day, schedule time in your calendar for focusing exclusively on one task. This task should be something that is important to you. “People love to talk about multi-tasking, but while doing several things at once might make it seem as if you are working hard, it’s an illusion,” Wells says. Your body and mind are not designed to work that way, and it causes extra stress. Greg Wells is an authority on high performance and human physiology. Wells’ latest book, The Ripple Effect: Eat, Sleep, Move and Think Better, hit shelves earlier this year. Check him out at DrGregWells.com. washingtonFAMILY.com February 2018 23 GUIDES & RESOURCES OPEN HOUSE DIRECTORY District of Columbia AIDAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL aidanschool.org; aidan@aidanschool.org 202-387-2700 2700 27th St., NW, Washington, D.C. Ages: 18 months-Grade 6 Open House: Call to schedule a tour. BEAUVOIR, THE NATIONAL CATHEDRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL beauvoirschool.org; margaret.hartigan@cathedral.org 202-537-6493 3500 Woodley Rd., NW, Washington, D.C. Grades: PreK-Grade 3 Open House: Call to schedule a tour. GEORGETOWN DAY SCHOOL gds.org/campsandclasses; campsandclasses@gds.org 202-274-1683 4530 MacArthur Blvd., NW, Washington, D.C. Open House: Call to schedule a tour. MILTON GOTTESMAN JEWISH DAY SCHOOL OF THE NATIONS CAPITAL jpds.org; sindy.udell@miltongott esman.org 202-291-5737 ext. 2207 6045 16th St., NW (North Campus), Washington, D.C. 4715 16th St., NW (South Campus), Washington, D.C. Ages: 4-12 (Middle School opening Fall 2018) Hours of Operation: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Open House: Call to schedule a tour. ST. COLUMBA'S NURSERY SCHOOL columba.org; school@columba.org 202-742-1980 4201 Albemarle St., NW, Washington, D.C. Grades: Nursery-PreK Open House: 2018: Feb. 7, Feb. 22 Maryland ACORN HILL: A WALDORF KINDERGARTEN & NURSERY acornhill.org; info@acornhill.org 301-565-2282 9504 Brunett Ave., Silver Spring, MD Ages: 2½ -6 Open House: 2018: Feb. 1, March 1, April 5, 9:15-9:45 a.m. 24 February 2018 washingtonFAMILY.com THE AUBURN SCHOOL theauburnschool.org; info@theauburnschool.org 410-321-4799 1710 Dulaney Valley Rd., Lutherville, MD 301-588-8048 9545 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD Grades: K-Grade 8 Open House: Call to schedule a tour. BARRIE SCHOOL barrie.org; admission@barrie.org 301-576-2847 13500 Layhill Rd., Silver Spring, MD Ages: 18 months-Grade 12 Open House: 2018: Camp Open House: Feb. 21 & March 13, 1-3 p.m. Drop In Tours: May 18, 10-11:30 a.m. THE BETHESDA MONTESSORI SCHOOL bethesdamontessori.com; admissions@bethesdamontessori.com 301-986-1260 7611 Clarendon Rd., Bethesda, MD Ages: 3-6 Open House: Call to schedule a tour. CRESTVIEW MONTESSORI SCHOOL crestviewmontessori.com; info@crestviewmontessori.com 301-910-4728 4728 Western Ave., Bethesda, MD Ages: 2-6 Open House: Call to schedule a tour. FEYNMAN SCHOOL feynmanschool.org; admissions@feynmanschool.org 301-770-4370 6300 Tilden Ln., N. Bethesda, MD Grades: PS-Grade 8 Open House: Call to schedule a tour. SANDY SPRING FRIENDS SCHOOL ssfs.org; admissions@ssfs.org 301-774-7455 16923 Norwood Rd., Sandy Spring, MD Open House: Call to schedule a tour. SPRING BILINGUAL MONTESSORI ACADEMY spring-bilingual.org; info@spring-bilingual.org 301-962-7262 3514 Plyers Mill Rd., Kensington, MD Ages: 2-6 Open House: Call to schedule a tour. Virginia THE AUBURN SCHOOL theauburnschool.org; info@theauburnschool.org 703-793-9353 3800 Concorde Pkwy., Chantilly, VA Grades: K-Grade 8 Open House: Call to schedule a tour. BEANTREE ASHBURN CAMPUS beantreelearning.com 571-223-3110 43629 Greenway Corporate Dr., Ashburn, VA Ages: Infant-K Open House: Call to schedule a tour. BEANTREE WESTFIELDS CAMPUS beantreelearning.com 703-961-8222 5003 Westfi elds Blvd., Chantilly, VA Ages: Infant-K Open House: Call to schedule a tour. BROOKSFIELD brooksfi eldschool.org; brksfi eld@aol.com 703-356-KIDS 1830 Kirby Rd., McLean, VA Ages: 2-6 Open House: Call to schedule a tour. CONGRESSIONAL SCHOOL congressionalschool.org; gherbst@congressionalschool.org 703-533-1064 3229 Sleepy Hollow Rd., Falls Church, VA Grade: Infant-Grade 8 Open House: Call to schedule a tour. EDLIN SCHOOL edlinschool.com; director@edlinschool.com 703-438-3990 10742 Sunset Hills Rd., Reston, VA Grades: K4-Grade 8 Open House: Call to schedule a tour. FAIRFAX CHRISTIAN SCHOOL fairfaxchristianschool.com; khs@studyfcs.com 703-759-5100 1624 Hunter Mill Rd., Vienna, VA Grades: K-Grade 12 Open House: Tuesday tours. CONTINUED ON PG. 26 washingtonFAMILY.com February 2018 25 OPEN HOUSE DATES HOLLY BROOK MONTESSORI SCHOOL preschoolmontessori.com; info@hollybrookmontessori.com 703-573-7800 2455 Gallows Rd., Dunn Loring, VA Ages: 3-6 Open House: Call to schedule a tour. HUNTER MILL MONTESSORI SCHOOL preschoolmontessori.com; info@huntermillmontessori.com 703-938-7755 2709 Hunter Mill Rd., Oakton, VA Ages: 3-6 Open House: Call to schedule a tour. LEPORT MONTESSORI ALDIE leport.com/nova; aldie@leportschools.com 703-810-7160 24328 Marrwood Dr., Aldie, VA Grades: Infant-Elementary Open House: Please see Open House dates on website at leport.com/nova. LEPORT MONTESSORI BROADLANDS SAINT COLUMBA’S NURSERY SCHOOL ADMISSION TALK & TOUR DATES: FEB. 7 & 22, 2018 9:30 AM • 5 day program • Extended day now available until 6 pm • Ages 2½ to 5 • Extensive playground • Financial aid available • Accepts children with special needs 4201 Albemarle Street, NW • Washington, D.C. • 20016 202-742-1980 school@columba.org www.stcolumbasnurseryschool.org leport.com/nova; broadlands@leportschools.com 703-810-7808 42945 Waxpool Rd., Ashburn, VA Grades: Toddler-Grade 6 Open House: Please see Open House dates on website at leport.com/nova. LEPORT MONTESSORI CHANTILLY leport.com/nova; chantilly@leportschools.com 571-222-4728 4550 Walney Rd., Chantilly, VA Grades: Toddler-Grade 6 Open House: Please see Open House dates on website at leport.com/nova. LEPORT MONTESSORI FAIRFAX leport.com/nova; fairfax@leportschools.com 703-810-7247 3909 Oak St., Fairfax, VA Grades: PS-K Open House: Please see Open House dates on website at leport.com/nova. LEPORT MONTESSORI HERNDON AMS Certified leport.com/nova; herndon@leportschools.com 571-222-4931 13251 Woodland Park Rd., Herndon, VA Grades: Toddler-K Open House: Please see Open House dates on website at leport.com/nova. CONTINUED ON PG. 28 26 February 2018 washingtonFAMILY.com Congressional Camp CAMPERS AGES 4-14 WEEKLY PROGRAMS AVAILABLE JUNE 18 TH TO AUGUST 31 ST 40 ACRE CAMPUS FALLS CHURCH, VA LUNCH AND SNACKS PROVIDED A DIVISION OF www.congocamp.org 214522_Congressional_Camp_7x10.indd 1 12/15/17 2:23 PM open house dates LEPORT MONTESSORI RESTON leport.com/nova; reston@leportschools.com 703-810-7811 11579 Cedar Chase Rd., Herndon, VA Grades: Toddler-K Open House: Please see Open House dates on website at leport.com/nova. MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CEDAR LANE preschoolmontessori.com; info@cedarlanemontessori.com 703-560-4379 3035 Cedar Ln., Fairfax, VA Grades: PreK-K Open House: Call to schedule a tour. MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF MCLEAN mcleanmontessori.org 703-790-1049 1711 Kirby Rd., Mclean, VA Ages: 2½ -12 Open House: Call to schedule a tour. MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA msnv.org; info@msnv.org 703-256-9577 6820 Pacific Ln., Annandale, VA Ages: 2-12 Open House: Call to schedule a tour. NYSMITH SCHOOL FOR THE GIFTED nysmith.com; ebalberde@nysmith.com 703-713-3332 13625 EDS Dr., Herndon, VA Ages: 3-Grade 8 Open House: 2018: Feb. 15, March 15, April 19 THE PAVILION AT BEANTREE beantreelearning.com 571-223-3113 43635 Greenway Corporate Dr., Ashburn, VA Open House: Call to schedule a tour. PINECREST SCHOOL pinecrestschool.org; admissions@pinecrestschool.org 703-354-3446 7209 Quiet Cove, Annandale, VA Ages: 3-12 Open House: 2018: Feb. 11, 1-4 p.m.; March 18, 1-4 p.m.; April 21, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. RANDOLPH-MACON ACADEMY Parent Information Session & Middle School Mash-Up Feb. 17th 10 AM - 12 PM Open House (All Grades) Feb. 21st 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM 28 February 2018 washingtonFAMILY.com rma.edu; admission@rma.edu 540-636-5200 or 800-272-1172 200 Academy Dr., Front Royal, VA Grades: 6-12 Open House: Call to schedule a tour. CONTINUED ON PG. 30 THE POWER OF INNOVATION. THE POWER OF RISE. Co-ed summer camps and programs for grades 6-12 | RMA.edu/summer Open Houses February 19th and March 11th. Discover Montessori @Barrie Serving students age 18 months through Grade 12 Admission Open House School Feb. 12 • 9-11 am for 18 mos-Grade 5 RSVP at barrie.org 13500 Layhill Road, Silver Spring, MD 301.576.2800 • admission@barrie.org Minutes from ICC & Glenmont Metro Bus Transportation & Extended Day Available Summer Camp Registration Now Open! barrie.org/camp washingtonFAMILY.com February 2018 29 Come to th e River for Summer Camp Adventure! Overnight camp for boys and girls, ages 8–15. River Camp Two sessions: June 24–29 and July 8–13 Four sessions: June 18–22, June 25–29, July 2–6 and July 9–13 Weekend camp for families of all ages. Session: July 13–15 Family Camp Overnight camp for girls, ages 12–18 to improve their English. English Camp Session: July 16–August 11 St. Margaret’s Summer Camps Tappahannock, VA Register at www.sms.org/camp Celebrate HAPPINESS// CHALLENGE// Unique Minds Encourage CURIOSITY// Now Enrolling! Campuses in Fairfax VA, Silver Spring MD and Baltimore MD ▪ www.theauburnschool.org ▪ A school for academic and social success! 30 February 2018 washingtonFAMILY.com RESTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL restonmontessori.com; offi ce@restonmontessori.com 703-481-2922 1928 Isaac Newton Sq. West, Reston, VA Ages: 3 months-9 Open House: 2018: Feb. 3, 10 a.m. SUNSET HILLS MONTESSORI Day camp for boys and girls, ages 5–12. Kids Camp OPEN HOUSE DATES sunsethillmontessori.com; offi ce@sunsethillmontessori.com 703-476-7477 11180 Ridge Heights Rd., Reston, VA Ages: 18 months-14 Open House: Call to schedule a tour. WESTMINSTER SCHOOL westminsterschool.com; admissions@westminsterschool.com 703-256-3620 3819 Gallows Rd., Annandale, VA Grades: PreK-Grade 8 Open House: 2018: Preschool - April 20 It’s Your Time to Celebrate with a $100 Resort Credit! 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Worth area) FAMILY TIES BY GINA GALLUCCI-WHITE Elle n in th Sherid an i e M n h er i son ckey M the ce nter ou s Eth e , l ef an, t righ shir t, abo ; t v e; amp has always been a family experience for Ellen Sheridan. From fourth to ninth grade, Sheridan went to Camp Harlam in the Poconos, a camp that continues to provide recreational and educational activities for Reform Jewish youth today. Both of Sheridan’s older sisters also attended, so when she was old enough, she begged her parents to go. “It was a great, wonderful experience,” she recalls. Most adults can only remember their camp adventures, but Sheridan is one of many former Maryland campers who returns to volunteer, or in some cases, to oversee a summer camp, making the experience truly a family aff air. This summer, Sheridan and her son, Ethan, will enter their eighth year at Camp Airy in Thurmont. He is a camper, and she works for a week as a nurse to earn reduced tuition. The all-boys camp, which has a sister camp, Camp Louise, for girls, is a Jewish-focused overnight camp. “We both love it,” she says. “Every year he goes, he likes it more and has just an incredible life-changing experience.” 32 February 2018 washingtonFAMILY.com Sheridan’s older sister Donna also continues to work as a nurse there, even though her two boys have aged out. The camp has fi ve nurses and two physicians on staff each week. This will be the fourth year the sisters have worked together. “Not many people get to say they can work with their sibling side by side, even if it is only for a week, so that is a neat kind of bonding thing for us,” she says. “It’s a busy week but it is a healthy, fun week.” Sheridan’s mother also att ended Camp Louise one year, but her experience was cut short after a camper was suspected of having polio, and all the campers were sent home as a precaution. Sheridan enjoys the friendships with staff members and being around the campers. “It’s a fun week,” she says. “The kids are fun. They are a really good group of kids. They are very appreciative of what we do. They are a little bit homesick, so you are a parent figure (to them) for a little while.” Alicia Berlin first went to Camp Louise at age 10 with her best friend, whose mother also worked as a nurse at the facility. She became extremely homesick. But after a phone call with her mother, she realized she had a choice: Be miserable or make the most of the situation. She chose the latter and has pretty much been at the camp ever since as a camper, counselor, unit leader, assistant director and now as camp director. “It is pretty amazing when you think about the impact that camp has on campers; not only while they are there, but for years afterward,” Berlin says. “People will often think back to their camp days with such fond memories. The fact that I am in charge of camp and am the director; it is a big responsibility to create this amazing community. People are going to not only enjoy in the summer, but have these memories they hold onto forever. I don’t take that lightly at all. I want to make sure we continue to provide the amazing experience and community for our kids.” Compass: unanaranja/iStock / Getty Images Plus; Photo frame: voinSveta/iStock / Getty Images Plus; wSheridan photos: provided C When s generation continue the camp e experienc “Having camp as a second family for all of us has just been incredibly important and meaningful in our lives.” — Alicia Berlin Alicia B erlin, se cond fro with he m left; r family today, ri ght Berlin’s husband, Neil, went to Camp Airy and now works for both camps as director of operations. When asked if there are any drawbacks to working with your spouse, Berlin says no, because the two are so passionate about camp and share that common mission. The couple has three daughters and “they have been here at camp since the day they were born.” Her in- laws, as well as her parents, also work at the camp during the summer, watching their grandchildren and working with campers. Both Berlin’s mom and her mother-in-law went to Camp Louise as campers. “It truly is a family affair,” she says. “Having camp as a second family for all of us has just been incredibly important and meaningful in our lives.” In 1966, Pete Rice decided to buy Echo Hill Camp after years of running camps there through his job at Sidwell Friends School in Washington, D.C. Today, his son, Pete Jr., owns and serves as director of the Worton-based camp and his wife, Libby, works there as a registered nurse along with their three children: Katie Rice Moulsdale serves as assistant director; Julie Rice Blyman is employed as an assistant director and waterfront director during camp season; and Pete Rice III works as director of operations and an assistant director. Moulsdale says the camp is her favorite location in the world and helped shape the person she is today. “It’s just an exceptional place and we love it, and it is a part of who we are and our life,” she says. “We all live 10 minutes away, too. We are very much centered around this place. ... Working with your family is really a unique and special experience. Thankfully we get along really well and we have “My siblings and I are best friends. We get to spend three Februarys attached at the hips, and that is a pretty cool experience.” R ice the same visions and goals, so that makes it easy. My siblings and I are best friends. We get to spend three Februarys attached at the hips and that is a pretty cool experience. Not only is the camp a family affair for her own family, but also for people who come there at an early age as campers and later stay on as counse lors. “Helping children have the time of their lives is ... incredibly fulfilling,” Moulsdale says. “Making the experience for them that I had, and hundreds of other children had, is just really cool.” ily Fam — Katie Rice Moulsdale washingtonFAMILY.com February 2018 33 DISCOVERING montessori Montessori Children • Discover learning is a joy that can last a lifetime. • Learn spontaneously and creatively. • Learn at their own pace. • Develop to their greatest potential. • Are encouraged to choose work and make decisions. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AIDAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL aidanschool.org admissions@aidanschool.org 2700 27th St., NW, Washington, D.C. Ages: 18 months-12 202-387-2700 THE CHILDREN'S HOUSE OF WASHINGTON thechildrenshouseofwashington.com chowdirector@gmail.com 3133 Dumbarton St., NW Washington, D.C. Ages: Toddler: Nearly 2-3 Primary: 3-6 202-342-2551 MARYLAND THE BETHESDA MONTESSORI SCHOOL bethesdamontessori.com admissions@bethesdamontessori.com 7611 Clarendon Rd., Bethesda, MD Ages: 3-6 301-986-1260 BUTLER SCHOOL butlerschool.org amy@butlerschool.org 15951 Germantown Rd. Darnestown, MD Ages: 18 months-14 301-977-6600 CHILDREN'S HOUSE AT HOLLY HILL MONTESSORI hollyhillmontessori.com hollyhillmontessori@gmail.com 19137 Mateny Hill Rd. Germantown, MD Ages: 2-5 202-246-0547 CRESTVIEW MONTESSORI SCHOOL crestviewmontessori.com info@crestviewmontessori.com 4728 Western Ave., 34 February 2018 washingtonFAMILY.com Bethesda, MD Ages: 3-6 301-910-4728 THE JULIA BROWN SCHOOLS juliabrownschools.com 9760 Owen Brown Rd., Columbia, MD 9450 Madison Ave., Laurel, MD 3400 Queen Mary Dr., Olney, MD 301-447-5700 1300 Milestone Dr., Silver Spring, MD 301-622-7808 Ages: 18 months-Grade 3 MONTGOMERY MONTESSORI INSTITUTE montessori-mmi.com pamela.montessori@hers.com 10500 Darnestown Rd., Rockville, MD Montessori Teacher Education (Adult) 301-279-2799 TOP HAT MONTESSORI tophatmontessori.com info@tophatmontessori.com 18243-A Flower Hill Way Gaithersburg, MD Ages: 2 months-K THE WOODS ACADEMY woodsacademy.org admissions@woodsacademy.org 6801 Greentree Rd., Bethesda, MD Ages: 3-6 301-365-3080 VIRGINIA BROOKSFIELD SCHOOL brooksfieldschool.org brksfield@aol.com 1830 Kirby Rd., McLean, VA Ages: 2-6 703-356-KIDS CARDINAL MONTESSORI cardinalmontessori.com cardinalmontessori@gmail.com 1424 G St., Woodbridge, VA Ages: 3-12 703-491-3810 CHILDREN'S HOUSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL montessoriofarlington.com office@chms-arlington.com 2425-A North Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA Ages: 2-6 703-276-1360 THE CURIOUS MINDS MONTESSORI SCHOOL curiousminds.org info@curiousminds.org 24963 Ashgarten Dr., Chantilly, VA Ages: 3 months-6 703-722-2400 GREEN HEDGES greenhedges.org kvazquez@greenhedges.org 415 Windover Ave., NW, Vienna, VA Ages: 3-Grade 8 703-938-8323 HA'PENNY MONTESSORI SCHOOL hapennyschool.com director@hapennyschool.com 20854 Stubble Rd., Ashburn, VA Ages: 10 weeks-6 703-729-5755 HOLLY BROOK MONTESSORI SCHOOL preschoolmontessori.com info@hollybrookmontessori.com 2455 Gallows Rd., Dunn Loring, VA Ages: 3-5 703-573-7800 HUNTER MILL MONTESSORI SCHOOL preschoolmontessori.com info@huntermillmontessori.com 2709 Hunter Mill Rd., Oakton, VA Ages: 2 years 9 months-5 703-938-7755 LITTLE OAKS MONTESSORI ACADEMY lomamontessori.com info@lomamontessori.com 13525 Dulles Technology Dr. Ste. 103, Herndon, VA Ages: 8 months-6 571-336-2559 MONARCH CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI kidslovemonarch.com kidslovemonarch@gmail.com 15120 Enterprise Ct., Ste. 100 Chantilly, VA Ages: 18 months-6 703-961-8281 MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF ALEXANDRIA montessorischoolofalexandria.com montschoolalex@vacotmail.com 6300 Florence Ln., Alexandria, VA Ages: 3-12 703-960-3498 MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CEDAR LANE preschoolmontessori.com info@cedarlanemontessori.com 3035 Cedar Ln., Fairfax, VA Ages: 3-6 703-560-4379 MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF FAIRFAX montessori-fairfax.com msofx@aol.com 3411 Lees Corner Rd., Chantilly, VA Ages: 18 months-12 571-323-0222 RESTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL restonmontessori.com office@restonmontessori.com 1928 Isaac Newton Sq., Reston, VA Ages: 3 months-Grade 6 703-481-2922 THE RIDGEMONT MONTESSORI SCHOOL ridgemontmontessori.com office@ridgemontmontessori.com 6519 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA Ages: 18 months-6 703-356-1970 New After Care Program Toddler through 6th Grade: Ages 2 - 12 Science & Technology • Math & Language Foreign Languages • Music & Drama • Art & PE After School Clubs • Summer Program Transportation Available • Extensive Facility & Playgrounds 1711 Kirby Road • McLean, VA 22101 Phone: 703-790-1049 • Fax: 703-790-1962 www.mcleanmontessori.org “Cultivating each child’s unique and spirit.” Bethesda Montessori School Ages 3 – 6 Extended Day 8am – 6pm 7611 Clarendon Rd. Bethesda, MD 20814 301-986-1260 Accredited by AMS & SACS AMERICAN MONTESSORI SOCIETY education that transforms lives Inspiring and guiding children ages 2-12 in Falls Church & Annandale, VA. 703-256-9577 • www.msnv.org 20 17 RUNNER-UP www.bethesdamontessori.com Keep your eye on your mailbox for the next issue! Call to advertise 410-902-2320 washingtonFAMILY.com February 2018 35 14 Valentine’s Day F A M I LY- F R I E N D LY EVENTS • Feb. 14, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 4. Valentine’s Day Social with Rainbow Dash & Twilight Sparkle • Sur La Table, 326 King St., Alexandria, VA • Feb. 11, Noon-2 p.m. Put on your baking hat and make something sweet with your sweeties this Valentine’s Day at Sur La Table. Whip up an array of delicious treats including cookies and chocolate cupcakes. • 2495 Annapolis Mall Rd., Annapolis, MD 2. Parent & Child Valentine’s Paint Party Join the My Little Pony gang for a day of celebrating friendship! Enjoy pizza, drinks and sweet treats with friends. Each child will be gifted a Valentine mailbox to collect cards in. • Feb. 2, 6:30 p.m. 5. 2018 Chocolate Lovers Festival • Neverland School of Imagination, 39 Maryland Ave., Annapolis, MD • Feb. 2, 6-8 p.m.; Feb. 3, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Feb. 4, Noon-4 p.m. This fun parent-child date is perfect for your little art lovers. Enjoy a 30-minute art class, face painting, balloon animals, a candy bar and a Chick-fil-A catered dinner! • Main Street, Fairfax, VA 3. All You Need Is Love 6 — Jammin’ Java’s Songwriters’ Circle: a Tribute to The Beatles and Love Songs This annual two-day festival features activities for all ages to enjoy. Indulge in decadent chocolate tastings and chocolate chip pancakes and participate in a chocolate challenge! 6. Tiny Tot Valentine’s Day Party • Feb. 11, 6:30 p.m. • Feb. 13, 10-11:30 a.m. • 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna, VA • 700 Fallsgrove Dr., Rockville, MD Spend the evening with your family singing along to covers of The Beatles loves songs. If you’ve got a dancing love bug in your family, he or she will love this concert- based event! Enjoy a morning of Valentine’s Day fun at Thomas Farm Community Center. Make a Valentine, play an assortment of games and visit with friends. Rock your best red-colored attire in celebration of Valentine’s Day. 36  February 2018  washingtonFAMILY.com Hearts: Vjom/ iStock/Getty Images Plus/Getty Images 1. Chocoholic at Sur La Table 7. Community Care Packages for Our Troops 12. A Berry Nice Valentine’s Day! • Feb. 11, 1:30-3:30 p.m. • Feb. 8, 6 p.m. • 6251 Old Dominion Dr., McLean, VA • 7905 Hilltop Village Center Dr., Alexandria, VA Send a little love to the brave men and women overseas who won’t be home for Valentine’s Day. All age groups and volunteers are welcome! Your children won’t want to miss this Valentine’s event at Wegmans! Have a blast designing Valentine’s Day cards and learning how to make delicious desserts like chocolate-covered strawberries. 8. Valentine’s Day Activities at Fairfax Station Railroad Museum 13. Valentine’s Tea & Chocolates • Feb. 4, 1-4 p.m. • Feb. 11, 2-4 p.m. • 11200 Fairfax Station Rd., Fairfax Station, VA • 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD Bring your family out to Fairfax Station Railroad Museum for a day of arts and crafts. Enjoy tons of railroad-themed activities and more! Celebrate the day of love at Brookside Gardens! Enjoy an elegant tea party complete with an assortment of teas and chocolates. Other activities include constructing a teacup floral arrangement and a Valentine. 9. Chocolate Tour of D.C. 14. Make It Tuesday: Valentine Cards • Saturdays, 3 p.m. • Outside The Old Stone House, 3051 M St., NW, Washington, D.C. • Feb. 6, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Chocolate lovers unite! The Chocolate Tour of D.C. is back and better than ever. If you’re craving a bunch of delicious treats, then head over to the Chocolate Tour of D.C. any Saturday this month for a tasty surprise! Get a jump-start on working on your Valentine’s Day cards and crafts at the Arlington Public Library. This craft-filled event will be on a first come, first served basis — so be sure to get there early! • 2117 Crystal Plaza Arcade, Arlington, VA 10. 2018 Father & Daughter Dance • Feb. 24, 6-9:30 p.m. • 15941 Donald Curtis Dr., Woodbridge, VA Get ready to put your dancing shoes on for a magical evening at the Prince William County Fatherhood Initiative’s annual Father & Daughter Dance. The event will also include a candy bar, arts and crafts, a pet show and safari jeep photo booth! • Feb. 10, 1-3 p.m. • 444 North Capitol St., NW, Washington, D.C. Take the family out for a crafty afternoon! Make your loved ones crafts while sipping on light refreshments — including hot tea or cider. All craft materials will be provided. Chocolate: Robert Daly/ iOJO Images/Getty Images 11. Crafternoon: Valentine’s Day Edition washingtonFAMILY.com  February 2018  37 2018 OVERNIGHT CAMPS AstroCamp and Camp Motorsport Ages: 8-17 astrocampsummer.org; info@guideddiscoveries.org 888-836-1212; 8144 Mt. Laurel Rd., Clover, VA Residential Camp, Boys & Girls, Teens, Educational Activities. Camp Horizons Ages: 6-16 camphorizonsva.com; camp@horizonsva.com 540-896-7600; 3586 Horizons Way, Harrisonburg, VA Residential Camp, Boys & Girls, Teens, Sibling Discount, Arts and Crafts, Cooking, Dance, Drama/Theatre, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Music, Overnight Camping, Photography, Swimming. Camp Rim Rock Valley Mill Camp Ages: 4-14 valleymill.com; evelyn@valleymill.com 301-948-0220; 15101 Seneca Rd., Darnestown, MD Teens, Extended Day, Transportation, Arts, Boating, CIT Program, Drama, Educational Activities, Field Trips, Gymnastics, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Sports, Extreme Sports, Swimming. 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Stone Mountain Adventures Ages: 12-16 sma-summers.com; jud@sma-summers.com 814-667-3874; 9803 Old Hawn Rd., Huntingdon, PA Boys & Girls, Teens, Arts and Crafts, Field Trips, Hiking, Overnight Camping, Sports. 38 February 2018 washingtonFAMILY.com Ages: 4-12 dcetudes.com; info@dcetudes.com 202-256-9942; 1616 Wisconsin Ave., NW, 2nd Floor Washington, D.C. Day Camp, Boys & Girls, Extended Day, Arts and Crafts, Educational Activities, Music. Aidan’s Village of Choice Summer Camp at Aidan Montessori School Ages: 5-12 aidanschool.org/summer; summer@aidanschool.org 2700 27th St., NW, Washington, D.C. Day Camp, Boys & Girls, Sibling Discount, Extended Day, Arts and Crafts, Computers, Cooking, Educational Activities, Field Trips, Hiking, Music, Swimming. Beauvoir Summer at Beauvoir, The National Cathedral Elementary School Ages: 3-17 beauvoirschool.org/summer; caroline.maffry@cathedral.org 202-537-6485; 3500 Woodley Rd. NW, Washington, D.C. Day Camp, Boys & Girls, Teens, Extended Day, Arts and Crafts, CIT Program, Computers, Cooking, Dance, Educational Activities, Field Trips, Hiking, Music, Swimming. Camp Levine Music & Arts Day Camp Ages: 3½-12 levinemusic.org/camp; camp@levinemusic.org 202-686-8000 ext. 1040; Katzen Arts Center 4400 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. 202-686-8000 ext. 1040 2801 Upton St., NW, Washington, D.C. Sibling Discount, Extended Day, Arts, Drama, Music, Yoga. Georgetown Day School Summer Studies Ages: 5-Grade 12 gds.org/campsandclasses; campsandclasses@gds.org 4530 MacArthur Blvd., NW, Washington, D.C. Educational Activities. Summer at St. Columba’s Ages: 3-8 columba.org; camp@columba.org 202-742-1980; 4201 Albemarle St., NW Washington, D.C. Arts, CIT Program, Field Trips, Music, Special Needs. DAY CAMPS MARYLAND Acorn Hill Waldorf Kindergarten & Nursery Ages: 3-6 acornhill.org; info@acornhill.org 301-565-2282; 9504 Brunett Ave., Silver Spring, MD Extended Day, Arts, Cooking, Music. Barrie Camp Ages: 4-14 barrie.org; camp@barrie.org 301-576-2815; 13500 Layhill Rd., Silver Spring, MD Day Camp, Boys & Girls, Teens, Sibling Discount, Extended Day, Transportation, Arts and Crafts, Boating, CIT Program, Drama/ Theatre, Educational Activities, Field Trips, Horseback Riding, Martial Arts, Overnight Camping, Swimming. Bretton Woods Ages: 4-17 BWRC.org; camp@BWRC.org 301-948-3357; 15700 River Rd., Potomac, MD Day Camp, Boys & Girls, Teens, Sibling Discount, Extended Day, Transportation, Arts and Crafts, Boating, CIT Program, Educational Activities, Hiking, CONTINUED Extreme Sports, Swimming. ON P. 40 washingtonFAMILY.com February 2018 39 CONTINUED FROM P. 39 Camp Aristotle at The Auburn School Grades: Rising K-Grade 8 theauburnschool.org 301-588-8048; 9545 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD Teens, Extended Day, Arts, Computers, Educational Activities, Special Needs, Sports. Camp Levine Music & Arts Day Camp Ages: 3½-12 levinemusic.org/camp; camp@levinemusic.org 202-686-8000 ext. 1040; 5301 Tuckerman Ln. N. Bethesda, MD BeanTree Learning Ages: 6-12 beantreelearning.com 703-961-8222; 5003 Westone Plaza, Chantilly, VA Extended Day, Sibling Discount, Transportation, Arts, Computers, Cooking, Drama, Educational Activities, Field Trips, Gymnastics, Martial Arts, Sports, Swimming. BeanTree Learning Ages: 6-14 beantreelearning.com 571-223-3113; 43629 Greenway Corporate Dr., Ashburn, VA Sibling Discount, Extended Day, Arts, Drama, Music, Yoga. Extended Day, Sibling Discount, Transportation, Arts, Computers, Cooking, Dance, Drama, Educational Activities, Field Trips, Martial Arts, Music, Sports, Swimming. Summer Camp at Imagination Stage British Swim School Ages: 3½-18 imaginationstage.org 301-280-1660; 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda, MD Teens, Dance, Drama, Music. International School of Music Ages: 3-12 ismw.org; info@ismw.org 301-365-5888; 10450 Auto Park Ave., Bethesda, MD Drama, Music. Kids First Swim Ages: 2 months+ kidsfirstswimschools.com contact@kidsfirstswimschools.com Multiple Locations-Please Visit Website Boys & Girls, Sibling Discount, Swimming. Sandy Spring Friends School ssfs.org; admissions@ssfs.org 301-774-7455; 16923 Norwood Rd., Sandy Spring, MD britishswimschool.com; bssnova@britishswimschool.com 703-940-3700; 13000 Sport and Health Dr. Woodbridge, VA 703-573-9555; 2722 Gallows Rd., Vienna, VA 703-848-2800; 1303 Vince Pl., McLean, VA Swimming. Brooksfield Summer Camp Ages: 3-10 brooksfieldschool.org; camp@brooksfieldschool.org 703-356-5437 ext. 2; 1830 Kirby Rd., McLean, VA Extended Day, Arts, CIT, Cooking, Dance, Educational Activities, Field Trips, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Music, Sports, Swimming, Yoga. Camp Aristotle at The Auburn School - Fairfax Campus Grades: Rising K-Grade 9 theauburnschool.org 703-793-9353; 3800 Concorde Pkwy., Ste. 500 Chantilly, VA Educational Activities. Extended Day, Special Needs. Spring Bilingual Summer Camp at Spring Bilingual Montessori Academy Camp Griffin at Westminster School Ages: 2½-6 spring-bilingual.org; info@spring-bilingual.org 301-962-7262; 3514 Plyers Mill Rd., Kensington, MD Day Camp, Boys & Girls, Sibling Discount, Extended Day, Arts and Crafts, and Educational Activities. DAY CAMPS VIRGINIA AstroCamp and Camp Motorsport Ages: 8-17 astrocampsummer.org; info@guideddiscoveries.org 888-836-1212; 8144 Mt. Laurel Rd., Clover, VA Residential Camp, Boys & Girls, Teens, Educational Activities. 40 February 2018 washingtonFAMILY.com Ages: 3-14 westminsterschool.com campgriffin@westminsterschool.com 703-340-7268; 3819 Gallows Rd., Annandale, VA Teens, Sibling Discount, Extended Day, Arts, Cooking, Dance, Drama, Educational Activities, Field Trips, Hiking, Martial Arts, Music, Sports, Swimming, Yoga. Camp Levine Music & Arts Day Camp Ages: 3½-12 levinemusic.org/camp; camp@levinemusic.org 202-686-8000 ext. 1040; 1125 N. Patrick Henry Dr. Arlington, VA Sibling Discount, Extended Dat, Arts, Drama, Music, Yoga. Camp McLean Ages: 3-10 mcleancenter.org; mail@mcleancenter.org 703-790-0123; McLean Community Center 6631 Old Dominion Dr., McLean, VA Arts, Educational Activities, Field Trips, Swimming. The Center for Ballet Arts Ages: 3+ thecenterforballetarts.com; ctrbalarts@aol.com 703-273-5344; 3955 Pender Dr., #105, Fairfax, VA Teens, Sibling Discount, Extended Day, Arts, Dance Congressional School Ages: Infants-Grade 8 congressionalschool.org; gherbst@congressionalschool.org 703-533-1064; 3229 Sleepy Hollow Rd., Falls Church, VA Educational Activities. Edlin Summer Camp Grades: K4-8 edlinschool.com 703-438-3990; 10742 Sunset Hills Rd., Reston, VA Educational Activities. Encore Stage & Studio - It’s Elementary Ages: 4-9 encorestage.org; info@encorestage.org 703-548-1154; 5800 Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA Day Camp, Boys & Girls, Drama/Theatre. Math Reasoning.Com Off ering serious and Challenging mathematics to Intellectually gifted students Our mission is to help students appreciate the beauty and power of serious and challenging mathematics. We strive to make the student who never cared about math love it and for those who have always loved math to love it even more. “Math is not only about things that are useful, but about things that are cool” Kevin Casto, former student and Math Reasoning summer camp teaching assistant. The Math Reasoning course is mainly for rising seventh and eighth grade students but younger students may enroll with special permission. The Advanced Problem Solving course is mainly for rising eighth, ninth, and tenth grade students with strong problem solving backgrounds. Please visit www.mathreasoning.com for in-depth Summer 2018 course descriptions and registration. All classes will take place at George Mason High School located in the City of Falls Church. Course dates: Session I (July 9-July 20) Session II (July 23-August 3) Contact: vernwilliams@mathreasoning.com Encore Stage & Studio - Stage Door & Tech Camp Ages: 11-15 encorestage.org; info@encorestage.org 703-548-1154; 200 S. Carlin Springs Rd., Arlington, VA Day Camp, Boys & Girls, Teens, Extended Day, Dance, Drama/Theatre. Encore Stage & Studio – Scenes for Tweens Ages: 8-12 encorestage.org; info@encorestage.org 703-548-1154; 4000 Lorcom Ln., Arlington, VA Day Camp, Boys & Girls, Extended Day, Dance, Drama/Theatre. Fairfax Christian School Ages: 5-12 fairfax-christian-school.com 703-759-5100; 1624 Hunter Mill Rd., Vienna, VA Educational Activities. Beauvoir Summer offers pre-kindergarten through fifth grade children swim lessons, sports, arts and crafts, and outdoor adventure camps. Counselor-in-Training leadership programs are offered for sixth through twelfth graders. Beauvoir Summer runs June 18 to August 3, 2018. Fairfax Collegiate Summer Program www.beauvoirschool.org/summer Ages: 8-14 fairfaxcollegiate.com 703-481-3080; 722 Grant St., Ste. J, Herndon, VA Sibling Discount, Extended Day, Arts, Computers, Educational Activities, Photography. CONTINUED ON P. 42 Our programs are located at Beauvoir, The National Cathedral Elementary School 3500 Woodley Road NW, Washington, DC 20016 washingtonFAMILY.com February 2018 41 CONTINUED FROM P. 41 Harmonia School of Music & Art Ages: 4-18 harmoniaschool.org harmonia@harmoniaschool.org 703-938-7301; 204-F Mill St. NE, Vienna, VA Teens, Sibling Discount, Extended Day, Arts, Drama, Music. Heart Beats Music & Dance Camps Ages: 3-16 hbeats.com; staff@hbeats.com 703-440-9000; 8060 Rolling Rd., Springfield, VA Teens, Sibling Discount, Extended Day, Arts, CIT Program, Dance, Drama, Gymnastics, Martial Arts, Music. J Camps at Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia Ages: 5-13 jccnv.org/camp schoolageservices@jccnv.org 703-537-3092; 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA The Montessori School of Northern Virginia - Hillbrook Campus Ages: 3-12 msnv.org; info@msnv.org 703-256-9577; 6820 Pacific Ln., Annandale, VA Extended Day, Transportation, Arts, Cooking, Dance, Drama, Educational Activities, Field Trips, Gymnastics, Hiking, Music, Sports, Yoga. The Montessori School of Northern Virginia - Valleybrook Campus Ages: 3-6 msnv.org; info@msnv.org 703-992-0255; 3433 Rose Ln., Falls Church, VA Extended Day, Transportation, Arts, Cooking, Dance, Drama, Educational Activities, Field Trips, Gymnastics, Music, Sports, Yoga. The National Jazz Workshop at George Mason University Ages: 13+ nationaljazzworkshop.org matt.niess@nationaljazzworkshop.org 703-732-2639; George Mason University School of Music, Fairfax, VA Day Camp, Music. 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I-LL, Arlington, VA Pinecrest Pavilion at Pinecrest School Ages: 4-12 pinecrestschool.org camp@pinecrestschool.org 703-354-3446; 7209 Quiet Cove, Annandale, VA Day Camp, Sibling Discount, Extended Day, Arts and Crafts, Computers, Cooking, Educational Activities, Field Trips. Randolph-Macon Academy Summer Camp Programs Grades: 6-12 rma.edu/summer admission@rma.edu 540-636-5484 200 Academy Dr., Front Royal, VA Day Camp, Residential Camp, Boys & Girls, Extended Day, Educational Activities, Field Trips. Educational. Reston Montessori School The Montessori School of McLean Ages: 3-9 restonmontessori.com office@restonmontessori.com 703-481-2922; 1928 Isaac Newton Sq. West, Reston, VA Grades: PreK–Grade 6 mcleanmontessori.org 703-790-1049; 1711 Kirby Rd., McLean, VA Arts, Cooking, Educational Activities, Field Trips, Music. 42 February 2018 washingtonFAMILY.com Extended Day, Arts, Field Trips. 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Red is the color of love, so build your menu around fresh strawberries or raspberries, which pair perfectly with French toast or crepes, and can even dress up a simple cereal. For a more sensible menu, opt for a fruity berry smoothie or a parfait layered with fresh fruit, low-fat yogurt and granola. Add a hint of loving indulgence by sprinkling dark chocolate shavings on top. Show your affection with a plate of these colorful Cocoa- Kissed Red Velvet Pancakes featuring rich 100 percent cocoa, buttermilk and fresh berries. Heart-shaped cookie cutters lend a special touch to these fluffy, flavorful pancakes. 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