years of business. We offer parties and
decorating classes. We pride ourselves
on attentive customer service, working
within specific dietary needs and the
added convenience of delivery.
STAY COOL ICE CREAM
poniesplus.org poniesplus1@msn.com
571-283-2408 EDUCATIONAL PARTIES
REPTILES ALIVE LLC
reptilesalive.com reptilesalive@gmail.com
703-560-0257 Kids go WILD for Reptiles Alive!
Bring our fun, exciting and engaging
live animal show to your next party,
school assembly or special event. Our
20 years of experience in delighting
audiences of all ages guarantees your
event will be a success.
ENTERTAINERS AND FUN THAT
COMES TO YOU
MAD SCIENCE
Ages: 6-11
dc.madscience.org 301-593-4777, 703-536-9897
Virtual and In-Person Birthday Parties.
Give the gift of science with a Mad
Science celebration like no other! At
our birthday parties, kids discover the
fun side of science as they take part in
spectacular demonstrations, including
chemical reactions and amazing
bubbling potions! Plus, all the extras,
like goody bags and cotton candy!
PONIES PLUS LLC
poniesplus.org poniesplus1@msn.com
571-283-2408; 12780 Aden Road,
Nokesville, VA 20181
Pony rides, petting zoo, & ice cream
truck for any occasion. Smiles are our
specialty! REPTILES ALIVE LLC
reptilesalive.com reptilesalive@gmail.com
703-560-0257 Kids go WILD for Reptiles Alive!
Bring our fun, exciting and engaging
live animal show to your next party,
school assembly or special event. Our
20 years of experience in delighting
audiences of all ages guarantees your
event will be a success.
PLACES TO HAVE
A PARTY
DURBIN & GREENBRIER
VALLEY RAILROAD
mountainrail.com, 304-636-9477
315 Railroad Ave., Elkins, WV 26241
Cass Depot, 12363 Cass Road,
Cass, WV 24927
From vintage diesel to steam
locomotives, our trains will transport
your group through the scenic
mountains of West Virginia in comfort
and style! Our trains range from 1½
to 8½ hours in length, so we have
something for everyone’s liking!
GLEN ECHO PARK AQUARIUM
gepaquarium.org 301-955-6256; 7300 MacArthur Blvd.
Glen Echo, MD 20812
Make aquatic exploration part of
your next birthday party! GEPA hosts
birthday parties with the exciting
themes, or we’ll help you plan your
own. Parties are available for ages
3 and up and include a guided tour
of the Aquarium Exhibits and Touch
Tank, a themed craft activity, and use
of a Glen Echo Park classroom for
refreshments. JUST ASK MO CUSTOM CAKES
justaskmo.com We have many COVID-friendly
items to help celebrate!
• Birthday Yard Signs • Mini Golf • Backyard Movies • Bounce Houses • Backyard Games
• Carnival Games • Kiddie Carnival Rides • Tables and Chairs • Virtual Events
tottevents.com • 301-738-9500
24 Washington FAMILY MAY 2021
justaskmo@gmail.com 703-359-5055
An award-winning boutique bakery
in Fairfax, Virginia, celebrating 10+
years of business. We offer parties and
decorating classes. We pride ourselves
on attentive customer service, working
within specific dietary needs and the
added convenience of delivery.
KINGS DOMINION & SOAK CITY
kingsdominion.com Doswell, Virginia
Explore our world-class roller coasters,
thrill rides, kids’ rides and Soak City
waterpark slides and attractions.
LEESBURG ANIMAL PARK
leesburganimalpark.com admin@leesburganimalpark.com
703-433-0002 19246 James Monroe Highway
Leesburg, VA 20175
Go wild at Leesburg Animal Park!
Enjoy indoor or outdoor party areas,
pony rides, animal petting and feeding,
kid’s play zone and more! Or we can
bring the zoo to you anywhere in the
Washington, D.C., metro area.
ROER’S ZOOFARI
roerszoofari.com groups@roerszoofari.com
703-757-6222 1228 Hunter Mill Road,
Vienna, VA 22182
Roer’s Zoofari is a family zoo that
covers an area of 30 acres. Experience
animals up close and personal, or have
your party with us.
SHADOWLAND LASER
ADVENTURES shadowlandadventures.com
shadowlandbooking@yahoo.com 9179 Red Branch Rd.
Columbia, MD 21045
410-740-9100 703-921-1004; 5508 Franconia Rd.,
Alexandria, VA
Strap on a suit, enter the huge
6,500-square-foot multi-level carpeted
arena and prepare for the adventure of
a lifetime!
SHENANDOAH VALLEY
DISCOVERY MUSEUM
discoverymuseum.net business@discoverymuseum.net
540-722-2020 19 West Cork St.,
Winchester, VA 22601
We offer a fun-filled approach to
birthdays that allows you to have the
party your way. We pride ourselves on
providing the most stress-free party
experience in the area!
SKY ZONE GAITHERSBURG
skyzone.com/gaithersburg 240-454-9768
15813 Gaither Drive,
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Ready to soar in open jump arenas,
play trampoline dodgeball, do flips,
somersaults, and climb with friends?
Sky Zone is the place to be! From
kids’ parties to youth groups, you can
find everything you want. It’s fitness
disguised as fun for all ages.
PARTY SUPPLIES
TALK OF THE TOWN
ENTERTAINMENT www.tottevents.com
14650 Southlawn Lane, Suite 23
Rockville, MD 20850
301-738-9500 Celebrating a birthday? We have
lots of games, entertainment, and
supplies to make anyone’s birthday
one to remember! Socially-distanced
activities, too!
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES,
DANCE, GYMNASTICS,
MARTIAL ARTS
& SPORTS
BOWIE BAYSOX
4101 Crain Highway
Bowie, MD 20716
baysox.com; info@baysox.com
301-805-6000 The Bowie Baysox (Class AA Affiliate
of the Orioles) provides a perfect
location for your child’s birthday party,
outing, group event or a night out!
Enjoy fireworks, promotions, special
events and more!
THE THEATRE LAB
theatrelab.org terah@theatrelab.org
202-824-0449 900 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20001
Virtual Birthday Party
Bring the magic of theatre and improv
into your home and to your virtual party
guests! An experienced Theatre Lab
teaching artist will lead the group in
theatre exercises and improv games
over Zoom. Expect lots of laughs,
creativity, and celebration! We offer
parties for kids (ages 3-12), teens (13-
18) and adults—and are happy to
incorporate a theme upon request.
Maximum of 12 participants per party. n
CAMP DIRECTORY
DAY CAMPS
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
DCI EXPEDITIONS
Ages: Rising 5th-8th graders
dcinternationalschool.org/ summercamp
info@dcinternationalschool.org 202-808-9033
District of Columbia
International School
The Parks at Walter Reed
1400 Main Drive NW
Washington, DC 20012
Categories: Language Intensives,
Visual Arts, Dance, Music, Theatre,
Cooking, Design, Sports and
MORE! PEDALHEADS
Ages 3-12
pedalheads.com 888-886-6464
info@pedalheads.com Learn-to-Ride-Bike Camps. Best
known for helping kids get off
training wheels and safely ride on
the road! New to DC this summer!
Since 1995, we’ve taught over
500,000 kids all over North America
how to ride with confidence! We’re
keeping it safe at camp with physical
distancing, small classes with the
same instructor, enhanced cleaning,
health checks, and more.
STUDIO ACTING
CONSERVATORY Ages: 10-17
studioactingconservatory.org/ young_actors
3423 Holmead Place NW
Washington, DC 20010
202-232-0714 info@studioactingconservatory.org
THE THEATRE LAB
Grades: 1-8
theatrelab.org/camp contact@theatrelab.org
202-842-0449 733 8th St. NW
Washington, DC 20001
Categories: Day Camp, Boys & Girls,
Teens, Extended Day, Drama/Theatre
MARYLAND ADVENTURE THEATRE
& ATMTC ACADEMY
adventuretheatre-mtc.org/camps/ 301-251-5766
Grades 1-6
Glen Echo Park
7300 MacArthur Blvd.
Glen Echo, MD 20812
Grade 6-12
Wintergreen Plaza
837 D Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
CAMP ACCOMPLISH
Ages: 5-18
melwood.org/recreation- programs/camp
recreationcenter@melwood.org 301-870-3226
9035 Ironsides Road
Nanjemoy, MD 20662
Categories: Day Camp, Residential
Camp, Boys & Girls, Teens, Sibling
Discount, Transportation, Arts and Crafts,
Cooking, Drama/Theatre, Educational
Activities, Field Trips, Horseback Riding,
Music, Overnight Camping, Special
Needs, Sports, Swimming, Yoga
SPRING BILINGUAL
MONTESSORI SUMMER CAMP
Ages: 2.5-6
spring-bilingual.org info@spring-bilingual.org
301-962-7262 3514 Plyers Mill Road
Kensington, MD
Categories: Sibling Discount,
Extended Day, Arts, Educational
Activities DAY CAMPS
VIRGINIA ASHBURN ICE HOUSE
Ages: 3-10
Affiliation: William Day
ashburnice.com info@ashburnice.com
703-858-0300 21595 Smith Switch Road
Ashburn, VA 20147
Categories: Day Camp, Boys
& Girls, Extended Day
BROOKSFIELD SUMMER CAMP
Ages: 3-10
brooksfieldschool.org camp@brooksfieldschool.org
In-Person Summer Camps
Full-day Monday–Friday from 9AM–4PM daily
From high school musicals to Broadway, discover your
passion at ATMTC Academy!
Also Available:
Summer Musical
Theatre Camp for
Grades 1–6
Summer Musical Theatre Training
Program for Grades 6–12
3-week sessions at Rockville
Session I: June 28–July 16
Session II: July 19–August 6
Register today at SummerATMTC.org! For more information,
contact us at 301.251.5766 or registrar@atmtc.org.
Scholarships available grades 6–12!
Visit ATMTCScholarships.org to audition.
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