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Port Discovery Children's Museum
703-538-4278 Northern VA, Prince William County, Loudoun County, Montgomery
County, MD
Abrakadoodle parties—no muss, no fuss, just lots of fun!
portdiscovery.org; info@portdiscovery.org
410-727-8120 35 Market Place, Baltimore, MD
Ranked among the top 5 children’s museums in the U.S., Port
Discovery Children’s Museum offers 3 floors of interactive, educational
exhibits including Wonders of Water, The Diner, a mini convenience
store, Mystery House, and more! New programs daily!
All Fired Up
Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum
discoverymuseum.net 540-722-2020 • Winchester, VA
carouselpuppets.com; requests@carouselpuppets.com
703-444-9426; Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Puppet shows for all occasions! Large and colorful marionettes
and hand puppets. Our show has lots of lively music and plenty of
audience participation. Everyone gets a chance to participate and use
some of the puppets. Suitable for all ages. Puppet making workshops
are also available. Everyone gets to make their own puppet that
they can take with them. We can also supply goody bags with lots of
puppet related items so everyone has something they can take home.

Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum
alexandriava.gov/Apothecary 703-836-3713 • Alexandria, VA
U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
ushmm.org 202-488-0400 • Washington, D.C.

U.S. Navy Memorial
lonesailor.org 202-737-2300 • Washington, D.C.

Women in Military Service for America Memorial
Gallery womensmemorial.org
703-533-1155 • Arlington, VA
Party Places
Abrakadoodle abrakadoodle.com; swalia@abrakadoodle.com
allfiredupdc.com; allfiredupquestions@yahoo.com
301-654-3206; 4923 Elm St., Bethesda, MD
Affordable birthday parties. Fun party packages.

Carousel Puppets
Clark's Elioak Farm
clarklandfarm.com; clarkselioakfarm@hotmail.com
410-730-4049 10500 Clarksville Pike (Route 108), Ellicott City, MD
Lovely petting farm with a wide variety of farm animals to visit.

Pony rides, hay wagon rides and cow train ride. New home of many
Enchanted Forest fairy tale and nursery rhyme attractions. Play area,
slides and picnic tables available as well.

encore stage & studio
encorestage.org; info@encorestage.org
703-548-1154 4000 Lorcom Ln., Arlington, VA
Theatre by kids, for kids! Founded in 1967, Encore Stage & Studio's
mission is to build a lifelong appreciation for live theater by involving
WHY NORTHEAST STARS
MONTESSORI? Flexible: to fit your family’s schedule and
needs Weekly enrollment & after school
programs: available! Individualized learning:
to ensure summer-long learning Outside
based curriculum: to take advatange of the
summer months Provides a social
atmosphere for your child Access to the
wider NES Parent Community
OUTDOOR PLAY
We explore nature by using the outdoors as
our classroom. We make use of playground
equipment, balls, cones, chalk, etc. We visit
local playgrounds to explore and play.

GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORATION
Each week we focus on a different country
and culture using hands-on activities. These
activities include crafts, cooking projects,
science experiments, and music. The
activities are a fun and engaging way to learn
over the summer!
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
We encourage every child to engage in
social activities when appropriate, and focus
on individual activities during the learning
periods of our day. We are focused on
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REGISTRATION Early registration guarantees your family’s
preferred weeks! NES Summer Camp spots
fill up fast, so return your registration forms
quickly. For registration, please visit www.

nestars.net and click on “register for summer
camp.” Registration is first come, first serve.

ENROLLMENT In order to secure a place, your payment
must accompany your payment. If you sent in
the registration without payment, you are
NOT GUARANTEED a place in the program.

we will put you on the wait list. Your family
will be notified as soon as your registration is
processed. ROLLING ADMISSIONS
Families can register throughout the summer
if spaces are still available. Payment will be
required at the time of registration. One
week’s notice is required to “drop” a week
that has already been registered.

LOCATIONS: DC
1325 Maryland Ave NE
Washington, DC
ALX 697 N. Washington St
Alexandria, VA



young people in all aspects of theater arts --onstage, backstage, in
the classroom, and in the audience. Encore strives to educate and
entertain by offering productions each season that are by and for young
people, and through enriching classes and workshops with qualified,
enthusiastic teaching artists. We believe that participating in live theatre
builds problem-solving skills, teamwork, creativity, literacy, and self-
confidence. 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.

incouragemartialarts.com; support@incouragemartialarts.com
703-503-0101 (Fairfax County); 703-724-9306 (Loudoun County)
Give them the inner courage to do anything they put their minds to!
InCourage has award-winning martial arts, summer camp, and after-
school programs especially designed for kids. Ask about our free trial,
and our discount for new campers!
Kids First Swim Schools
kiddsfirstswimschools.com; contact@kidsfirstswimschools.com
24 convenient locations
The KIDS FIRST® Swim Schools are the world’s largest provider of
children’s swimming instruction, operating 28 locations across five
states, teaching over 125,000 students annually. We are dedicated to
teaching kids to be safe and proficient in the water. Expert instructors, a
trademarked curriculum and a kid-friendly environment enhance your
child’s learning experience.

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Glen Echo Park Aquarium
gepaquarium.org; info@gepaquarium.org
301-955-6256 7300 Macarthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD
Celebrate with the fishes! The Glen Echo Park Aquarium, a
Chesapeake Bay Discovery Center, offers a unique party experience.

Follow the flow of water from local streams, to rivers, the Bay and
the ocean. Tour the exhibit hall, touch live sea creatures, craft and
celebrate in a party room.

Mad Science of Washington
Gymboree Play & Music
Michael Chamberlin, Magician
gymboreeclasses.com; hazengymboree@gmail.com
703-836-2277 Alexandria, Burke Check
and Chantilly,
One: VA
Parent/Child play, music, art classes for newborn to 5 years. Drop off
art, sports, school skills classes for three to five years. Our seven-level
developmental based
programs As Is focus on the whole child’s growth in
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mikecmagic.com; mikecmagic@hotmail.com
301-656-5693 Known as the ‘Dean of Deception’ across Washington for 30 years at
birthdays, schools and libraries. Michael’s seamless blend of comedy,
magic and audience participation creates a dazzling show for the entire
family. A "Best for FAMILIES" Award Winner.

dc.madscience.org; info@madscienceofdc.com
301-593-4777 Mad Science is the leading science enrichment provider for kids
in preschool through 6th grade. We offer exciting birthday parties,
summer camps, after-school programs, field trips and much more.

Visit our website to see all we have to offer!
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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
ability to flourish in mind, body
and spirit.”
Accredited by AMS & SACS
AMERICAN MONTESSORI SOCIETY
education that transforms lives
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