Camps for kids in d.c.

Helping families navigate the complex world of kids’ camps in our nation’s capital

camps by category

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Winter Break, Memorial Day, Teacher Professional Development Days, etc.

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General, thematic, and specialty summer camps in the Washington, D.C. area.

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Sleepaway camps

Some favorite sleepaway camps in the area that DC families are exploring.

What we’re heading, seeing, and experiencing when it comes to sending our kids to camps in the Washington, D.C. area.

From advice on what’s on offer near you, or what fits best with your family’s specific needs and budget, we’ve got you.

Ideas & insights

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