Category Archives: Del Ray Baby Activity

May 03, 2012
Please join us for the first of the “First Thursdays” on The Avenue here in our hometown of Del Ray slated for Thursday, May 3rd 2012 from 6 – 9 pm.  This year’s theme for May is “Health & Wellness” which is sponsored by the neighboring health & wellness centers throughout Del Ray. Fun and interesting demonstrations throughout the evening at the Farmer’s Market with live music courtesy of our own bands from Rock of Ages Music, terrific raffle prizes for children and adults, and some surprises along the way.
Bring the kids, grab the dog and your bicycle and join us for a fun night!
In conjunction with First Thursday, don’t miss Mount Vernon Community School’s Bike Rodeo from 6-8 p.m. at the school. Practice bicycle street smarts by going around obstacles and over ramps in a fun, safe setting. The rodeo is designed for children who already know how to ride a bike. Experienced instructors will guide participants, and bikes and helmets will be on hand for borrowing. Free helmets and safety equipment will be available to those who need them on a first-come, first-served basis. Children also may bring their own bikes for inspection by Velocity. The rodeo is funded by a grant from the Alexandria Be Safe Coalition and VITAL Wellness Center. In the event of poor weather or lighting conditions, rodeo times may change. For more information, contact the school at 703-706-4460.
Mar 09, 2012

I just got back from the Top it off Warehouse sale and all I can say is RUN! Tomorrow is the last day.

So much cute stuff for babies, girls and of course mom!  I took a few pics to share some of the adorable baby and kid stuff I spied. There were onesies, burp pads, hair bows, little girl purses, belts and more.

Feb 26, 2012

Del Ray has a new childcare facility moving into 2609 Mount Vernon Ave.

The Nest Academy is hoping to open in April for infants as young as 6 weeks old up to their pre-school program for children up to 5 years of age.  There will be a $125 fee to register.  You can call the director Juliette for more information at 703-898-5374.

We’re sure that The Nest Academy will do well and be well received in our neighborhood. The Academy currently operates a facility in Lorton based on Erikson’s philosophy of socio-emotional development as well as Piaget’s theory that children learn by doing. They will be using the same curriculum in their new facility in Alexandria.

Here’s information that was sent to us from the school about what makes their facility different from others:

Besides our carefully studied program, here are few examples of a different way we are approaching the richness of our curriculum system in caring and teaching your child:

 *We help our children to have a natural ability to find creative uses for materials and let them create at their own space.

 *Our Staff members recognize the importance of four main things when identifying creativity in children:

1-All children are creative to some degree.

2-Some children are more creative than others.

3-Some are more creative in one area than another.

4-Our Teachers always welcome and appreciate the creative act   and the child who expresses it. 

*We encourage our children to build the habit of exercising every morning by doing it in-group in our classrooms for 15 minutes.

 *We are providing two second language fun courses at no extra cost. French on every Wednesday and Spanish on every Friday.

 *We strongly believe that the success of our program is based on establishing a mutual partnership between our staff and parents.

Feb 22, 2012

Alexandria Archaeology Summer Camp

Help Alexandria’s City archaeologists excavate a real archaeological site! Learn professional excavating, recording, and artifact processing methods. Uncover Alexandria’s buried past while protecting the City’s valuable historic resources.

Ages: 12 – 15.

Session I: July 16-20, 2012; Session II: July 23-27, 2012

At the Alexandria Archaeology Museum, and a real archaeological site in Alexandria (to be announced)

$400/session, Scholarships available. A non-refundable deposit check of $100/session, payable to the City of Alexandria, is required upon receipt of application to secure your reservations. The balance of $300/session is due by June 1, 2012.

ACDS Summer Camp

ACDS summer camps offer children in grades K-8 the chance to play, to grow, and to discover new horizons! Experienced educators share their passions in uniquely designed programs that feature low instructor-student ratios and incorporate age-appropriate writing and outdoor activities. Discover Alexandria’s best-kept summer secrets, and awaken your son or daughter to the excitement and beauty of Washington, D.C.’s own backyard.

Camps run from mid-June through July, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. PM Care is available.

ASA Summer Camps

ASA camps are held in the evenings. The first two weeks of camp will focus on introducing the youngest players (ages 5-13) to challenging but age/ability appropriate progressions. The advanced camp is for experienced players (ages 9-18) looking to be pushed to the next level.

June 25-29 & July 23-27th, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Advanced Camp July 30- Aug 3rd, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Cost: $145, includes ASA camp t-shirt

Animal Welfare League of Alexandria

June 25 to August 31, 2012 (different sessions depending on age)

All sessions start at 9:30am and end at 3:30pm.

Children entering grade 3 to grade 8.

Choose from a variety of summer camp options depending on your childs age. Shelter Buddies Camp is an introduction to the world of animal sheltering, animal care, and local wildlife. (Grades 3 to 8); Dog Days of Summer Camp is a fun way for kids to learn about dog behavior, training, and dog-sports. (Grades 5 and 8)

Camp is filled on a first-come, first-served basis. We will call you to confirm your registration. Payment of $250 is due within 7 days of notification of acceptance. Registrations received after sessions are full will be added to a waitlist.

Arcadia Farm Camp

Ages 6 – 10

1 week sessions: 7/16-7/20 & 7/23-7/27

9am-3pm

Offers extended day

At Arcadia’s first-ever Farm Camp, campers will joyfully discover where food comes from through hands-on farming, cooking, and eating experiences. Campers will spend a week at our working farm on the grounds of Woodlawn, a National Trust Historic Site, in Alexandria.

Your child will develop an understanding of food origins, seasonality, sustainable agriculture, historic preservation, land conservation, and culinary arts.

The Art League Summer Art Camp

Alexandria Basic Art, Drawing, Cartooning, Painting, Ceramics, Sculpture, Jewelry, Fiber

Ages 5 – 17

1 week sessions: 6/18 – 8/24

Half- and Full-Day Camps

9:30 – 3:30

$150 Halfday, $330 Fullday

Art Camp provides a wonderful introduction to several forms of visual art. In Basic Art, each day’s project is different: drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture. In specialty camps the focus is on immersion in one media. Tuition for full-day camps includes a supervised lunch hour. Create a full-day session by combining Basic Art with a Specialty Camp ($35 fee for supervised lunch hour). All full-day campers should bring a bag lunch.

Arts on the Horizon

We will be offering 5 weeks of half-day, theater-based summer camps for 3-5 year olds right in Del Ray at the Commonwealth Baptist Church. Themes will be:

Rescue Crew- July 9-13, 2012: Monday-Friday, 9am-12pm

Super Sleuths- July 16-20, 2012: Monday-Friday, 9am-12pm

An African Safari- July 23-27, 2012: Monday-Friday, 9am-12pm

Under the Big Top!- July 30-August 3, 2012: Monday-Friday, 9am-12pm

Space-escape!- August 6-10, 2012: Monday-Friday, 9am-12pm

Baking Camp for Young People

Ages 8 to 12

This four day, morning camp will cover new topics and recipes each day. Day One: Quick Breads; Day Two: Cookies; Day Three: Cupcakes; Day Four: Tarts. Class is participation – we will be making the recipes together and will cover basic techniques, ingredients, and supplies. Cost of class includes all supplies, a recipe booklet, and an apron.

First Session: Monday, June 25th to Thursday, June 28th; 9 am to 12 noon each day; $275

Second Session: Monday, July 16th to Thursday, July 19th; 9 am to 12 noon each day; $275

Students will have time to sample their creations and also to bring home their extra treats packed up in bakery boxes. Recipe booklets are also provided.

Ballet In The Grass

For Boys and Girls Ages 3 – 10 years of age

Session I – June 18 – 22nd (ages 3 – 5)

Session II – June 25 – 29th (ages 6 – 10)

Session III – July 9 – 13th (ages 3- 5 )

Session IV – July 16 – 20th (ages 6 – 10)

CONVERGENCE – 1801 N Quaker Lane, Alexandria, Va

Fee: $194.00 per session. NO registration fees.

Baroody Camps

At Alexandria Country Day School, 2400 Russell Rd.

June 18th – August 17th

Our Themed Day Camps include sessions of some of our favorite camp activities, adapted each week to fit a new theme. Most of the camps will run 9am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday. They are jam-packed with fun ideas to challenge each child and ways to bring out the most creative young minds. The themed day camps are geared towards children in grades K-6 with 4 different levels of development in mind. Themed day camps and basketball camps are discounted until March 1st.

Full Day Specialty Camps Include:

DayJams 07/16 – 07/20, http://dayjams.com

Songwriting Camp 06/18 – 6/22, 06/25 – 06/29, 07/09 – 07/13 and 07/23 – 07/27 (brought to you by Big V Productions)

American Girl 07/16 – 07/20

Creativity Really Rocks 07/16 – 07/20

Super Stadium Tour 08/06 – 08/10

Take DC By Storm 07/09 – 07/13 and 07/23 – 07/27

Outdoor Adventure Camp 06/25 – 06/29 and 07/16 – 07/20

9am –3:30pm

Offers extended day

Beverley Hills Church Preschool

Session I Animals

Session II Dinosaurs

Session III Nature

Ages 2.5 – 5 (must be 2 by 12/31/11)

2 week sessions: 6/25 –8/3

9 – Noon (2.5 – 3.5)

9 – 1 (3.5 – 5)

Session 1: $320 for 3hr, $425 for 4hr

Session 2/3: $355 for 3 hr, $470 for 4hr

Beverley Hills Church Preschool (BHCP) is pleased to sponsor a half-day summer camp program for children ages 2.5 – 5 years old. The children will enjoy BHCP’s wooded playground and outdoor water play every day. The campers will also spend time inside the air conditioned classrooms creating art projects, singing songs, reading books, and playing with the materials offered during the regular school year.

Browne Summer Camp

June 18, 2012 – August 10, 2012

Our coeducational Day Camp Program is offered to children ages 3 – 13:

• Mini Camp Full Day and Mini Camp Half Day for Preschool children

• Junior Camp for children grades K – 4

• Senior Camp for children grades 5 – 8

The Day Camp operates from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily (with Extended Day available), and includes a variety of activities to meet the interests of our campers, as well as challenge them. We are confident that your child will enjoy the activities that we offer: daily swimming with certified lifeguards, art, sports, music, dance, technology, nature, drama and more. Our staff members use an effective blend of gentle encouragement and support to help each and every child achieve his or her potential at their own level. You will see your child’s increased self-confidence and pride – the best gifts that we can give our children!

Burgundy Summer Day Camp

Burgundy’s Alexandria Summer Day Camp offers daily swimming, diverse activities, and special events on Burgundy’s 25 acres that include forest, field, pond, barn, amphitheater, and state-of-the-art facilities.

Camp hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Morning Extended Day begins at 7:00 a.m., and afternoon Extended Day is available from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Bus transportation is also available.

Camp Shakespeare

Young performers investigate the complexities of Shakespeare’s language and create dynamic characters. They explore the art of comedy, strengthen their ability to work in an ensemble and tackle the techniques of unarmed stage combat. Camp culminates with a one-hour performance of a Shakespeare comedy onstage at the Shakespeare Theatre Company.

Alexandria Camp at the GW Masonic Memorial: July 30–August 10

Romeo and Juliet 10am–5pm

Ages 12–14

$725

Campagna Kids Summer Camp & Summer Safari

Rising K – 5th graders

Summer Camp: 4-wk sessions, 7/2 & 7/30

Summer Safari – 1 week sessions: 6/25 – 7/30

Summer Camp: sliding scale

Summer Safari: $225/wk with multi-week discounts

“Around the World in 40 Days” summer camp is an enriching and educational 8 week adventure of activities and field trips concentrating on global culture. Hours are 7am – 6pm.

“Summer Safari” can be enjoyed in weekly sessions (up to six) featuring a science-based curriculum focusing on habitats: desert, rainforest, ocean, arctic, forest and prehistoric.

Hours are 9am – 2pm

Offers extended day.

Clio’s Kids: A History Mini-Camp

Come join in on the fun! Clio’s Kids introduces children to American history and life in historic Alexandria through artifacts, storytelling, singing and crafts, “old-fashioned” games, and visits to nearby historic places. Our theme for 2012 is “Time Travelers”.

Campers should come prepared for outside activities each day, including sturdy walking shoes and clothing appropriate for the weather.

AGES: Children ages 5 – 7

July 24, 25, & 26, 2012, 9 a.m. to noon (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)

At The Lyceum: Alexandria’s History Museum, 201 S. Washington Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

The fee is $105 and includes snacks and souvenirs.

Civil War Kids’ Camp

This week of fun and learning introduces children to life during the Civil War. Activities include drilling, craft projects, Civil War food and music, visits by reenactors, nineteenth-century games, lessons on Civil War flags and setting up Civil War tents. Fee includes snacks, kepi, equipment and craft projects. Children should bring a bag lunch each day.

Ages: 8 – 12; Enrollment limit: 24 campers

June 25 – June 29, 2012; 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. daily

WHERE: Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site

COST: Fee: $200

Challenger Sports British Soccer

Alexandria Soccer Ages 2 – 16 1 wk in Spring & 7 in Summer

Offers extended day

$89 – 189+ $25 for non-Alexandria residents

Challenger British Soccer Camps provide players of all abilities with the rare opportunity to receive instruction from international experts. Each day includes foot skills, technical drills, tactical practices, small-sided games, coached scrimmages, and a tournament. The staff also provides lessons in respect, responsibility, integrity, sportsmanship and leadership. Register on-line 45 days prior to camp to receive a free ball & soccer jersey!

City of Alexandria Summer Camps

Ages 3 – 12

CIT Program: Ages 13 – 17

1 week sessions: 6/25 – 8/31

At City of Alexandria Summer Camps, a lifetime of rewarding memories awaits each child. Activities include swimming, team sports, crafts, environmental activities, games and field trips. Children are supervised in a friendly, safe environment. Counselors create an atmosphere of enthusiasm, support and trust – actively participating in all activities. Every day is an adventure!

Del Ray Artisans Art Camp

July 23 to 27, 2012; gallery show on July 28, 2012 (1 to 3pm)

9am to 4pm

Ages: 8 to 14

Kids will enjoy a multitude of art media, including but not limited to, drawing, painting, sculpture, etc. Time is allotted for games and individual pursuits. All art supplies and healthy lunches and snacks are provided. For more information contact: ArtCamp@TheDelRayArtisans.org.

Cost & Registration Info: $275.00 (Early Bird rate before June 1, 2012), $300.00 after June 1, 2012. Scholarships may be available upon request.

Del Ray Performing Arts 2012 summer dramatic arts and music camps

MUSIC, DRAMATIC ARTS, CLOWN AND STAGE COMBAT CAMPS

BEFORE AND AFTER CARE AVAILABLE

SCHOOL OF ROCK CAMPS!

Week long Camps all Summer Long!

The School of Rock Camp is an opportunity to experience the many challenges of organizing a rock band. Students choose their own material and band name, design their own flyers, record and perform.

Ages 7-15

Tuition $595

E.nopi Math, Reading, and Writing

Ages 3 – 15

1 or 2 times/week

Minicamps available

$175/mo for 1x/week

$300/mo for 2x/week

We nurture healthy study habits and facilitate your child’s fundamental skills, establishing self-confidence within his/her own capacity! E.nopi helps children strengthen math, reading, and writing skills in a fun, interactive environment. The E.nopi curriculum combines facts and memorization with application of skills through critical thinking, problem solving, and reading comprehension. The individualized program helps children master skills at their own pace, while building confidence at the same time!

Fairfax Collegiate

3830 Seminary Rd. Alexandria, VA

Rising 3rd –9th graders

2 week sessions: 6/25-8/31

8:30-noon, 12:30-4:00 or 8:30-4:00

Offers extended day

$400-$720

This summer your child can have fun and learn! Since 1993, Fairfax Collegiate has provided students with challenging and engaging courses in writing, reading, math, science, public speaking, test prep, robotics, programming, digital arts, and filmmaking.

Fairfax County Parks and Recreation

There are tons of summer camps being offered to residents and non-residents of Fairfax County through their Parks and Recreation Dept. such as these great classes right here in Alexandria:

Kayak Skills Camp -Ages: 10 years to 14 years, 11 months, weeks of June 25, July 23

Potomac Quest by Kayak Camp -Ages: 8 years to 12 years, 11 months, weeks of July 9, August 6

Kiddie Camp -Ages: 3 years to 5 years, 11 months, Weeks of June 25, July 9, July 16, Aug. 6

Chess Camp -Ages: 5 years to 14 years, 11 months, Week of July 23

First Kicks Soccer Camp -Ages: 3 years to 4 years, 11 months.,Week of July 23 & Aug. 6

British Minisoccer Camp -Ages: 4 years to 5 years, 11 months, Week of July 23 &Aug. 6

Abrakadoodle Pirates & Mermaids Art Camp -Ages: 3 years to 6 years, 11 months, Week of July 30

Abrakadoodle Pirates & Mermaids Art Camp -Ages: 6 years to 12 years, 11 months, Week of July 30

Kiddie Sports Camp -Ages: 3 years to 5 years, 11 months, Weeks of June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 9, 16,  23, 30, Aug. 6 & 13

Swing & Swim Camp -Ages: 6 years to 12 years, 11 months, Weeks of June 18, July 2, July 16, July 30, Aug. 13

Summer R.O.C.S. Camp -Ages: 5 years to 12 years, 11 months, Weeks of June 25, July 9, July 23, Aug. 6, Aug. 20

Art Explorers Camp -Ages: 8 years to 14 years, 11 months, Weeks of July 9, July 30

Scuba Diving Camp -Ages: 10 years to 14 years, 11 months, Week of Aug. 20

Discover Nature’s Treasures -Ages: 4 years to 6 years, 11 months, Week of June 12 & 18

Discover Nature’s Treasures -Ages: 6 years to 9 years, 11 months, weeks of July 9, July 16

Insect Camp -Ages: 4 years to 6 years, week of July 30

Green Spring Gardens

June 27 to July 1, 2011 & July 18 to 22, 2011 (Arts Al Fresco); July 5 to 8, July 25 to 29 & August 15 to 19, 2011 (BUGology Camp)

9am to noon

Ages: 6 to 12 based on camp

Arts Al Fresco: Let nature be your classroom as you experiment outdoors with different art mediums: sketching, painting, journaling, photography and crafts. Colorful gardens and cool woodlands provide creative inspiration. Fee includes supplies and light snacks.

BUGology Camp: Butterflies and beetles, ants and arachnids, worms and wigglers! Explore the exciting world of bugs and their jobs as pollinators & decomposers. Examine them up close with magnifiers & microscopes. Watch their life cycles unfold in our gardens, woods and ponds. Make buggy crafts and learn buggy games. Fee includes light, nutritious snacks.

$165/week for Arts Al Fresco; $132 or $165/week for BUGology (based on week.) Call 703.642.5173.

Hank Harris Tennis Academy

Camp sessions from June 11th – July 27th (no camp week of July 4th)

The camp is being held at Episcopal High School

Full Session starts at 8:30 and ends at 3 p.m.

Half day sessions (subject to availability) end at 11:30 a.m.

3:00-5:00 Extended care (please inquire)

Cost: $395 per week- full session, $225 per week for half day session

Hilltop Golf Summer Camp

Hilltop Junior Camps and Programs focus on building better athletes in a fun, friendly and competitive environment. Our programs are designed to help young players develop the movement and golf skills they need to play for a lifetime. We emphasize solid fundamentals, rules, etiquette and on course play.

Camps from July 2nd – Aug. 16th for children from 7 – 15 years old.

Cost $215. Early Bird Registration June 1st  $199

The Homeroom Annex

Summer Camps – Ages 4-6

Weekly Tuition: $125.00, plus $20 supply fee.

1-week sessions, June 20 to August 15, 2011

9am to noon (morning session); 12:15 to 3:15pm (afternoon session)

Ages: 4 to 6.

Themes include: Adventures in Art , Bonjour! Discover France, Cool Treats, Pint Sized Picassos, Working With Dough, Crazy Concoctions, Rainbow Cooking and more.

Weekly tuition is $125, plus a $20 supply fee.

Jane Franklin Dance

Express yourself and find your passion in the performing arts with Jane Franklin Dance

The Mouse of Amherst explores an unlikely friendship between Emily Dickinson and a lively mouse. Children learn that everyone can write about their feelings and even a mouse can create poetry. This engaging dance camp will spark imagination with classes that explore basic dance concepts, visual arts and poetry. Students create a role that is performed by the end of the week.

Ages 7-9

EARLY REGISTRATION 20% THROUGH APRIL 1

Session 3 – July 9 – 13, Ages 7-9

Session 4 – July 16 – 20, Ages 5 – 7

Location 3700 S Four Mile Run Dr., Dance Studio 129

Time 9am-4pm

Ext. Hours: 8-9am & 4-6pm

KidSpanish Spanish Immersion Summer Camp

Rising K – 5th grades

2 week sessions: 7/16 – 7/27 & 7/30-8/10

9am – 3pm

Offers extended day

Join us for a fun, interactive camp filled with activities in the Spanish language. In this two week camp, students will participate in hands-on activities to enrich their acquisition and production of Spanish. Instruction will review basic vocabulary and build on producing more complex sentence structures. Students will learn culture, create crafts and play games. It will be like travelling to Latin America without leaving home.

Language Stars

June 18 to August 25, 2012.

Our programs are designed to start any time, and we will pro-rate your tuition based on your start date. Programs to fit your schedule including Parents & Tots (ages 1-3), Summer Long Programs (ages 3-10), Week-Long Experience (ages 3-8), or build your own schedule. lasses are available in Spanish, Mandarin, French & German

Mad Science

Rising 1st –6th grades

1 week sessions: 6/25 – 8/27

Full Day: $315

Half Day: $185

$20 Fee for Robots

Kids explore science topics in a hands-on, inquiry-based environment. Learn the science behind crystals, physics, environmental science and much more! Kids can become Jr. Forensic Scientists, build their own robots, or even launch rockets!

MathTree

Ages 6 – 15

2-week sessions: 6/18 – 8/31

Offers extended day

$395 – $465

Plant a love of math in your child and watch it grow! MathTree makes math fun! Small camps (staff to camper ratio 1:6); strong teachers who care about your child; great material presented in fun, exciting, interactive ways; two-week camp with half and full day options. Your child branches out, cultivates math skills, and grows self-confidence while having fun!

Mount Vernon Community Children’s Theatre

Two-Weeks Sessions July 2-July 13 (no 4th of July), July 30-August 10 & August 13-24

One Week Session July 23- (all day option only)

Half-day (9:30am to 12:30pm or 1 to 4pm); Full-day (9:30am to 4pm); extended day options available

Ages: 5 to 13

Morning focus is on the craft of acting, working on theatre games, exercises and improvisation, as well as rehearsal for the final showcase. Afternoons are led by both a director/instructor and musical director, emphasis is on preparing the performance showcase and singing and dance skills.

Parenting Playgroups

Camp days are available June 25th through August 31st, 9:30am-12:00noon.

Enrollment is flexible, children can be enrolled two (T/Th) or three (M/W/F) days a week, for as few or as many weeks as you’d like.

Ages 2-9

3-day program: $96/first child; $66/sibling per week. 2-day program: $64/first child; $44/sibling per week.

Silver Knights Chess

Alexandria Chess Ages 5 –13

1 week sessions: 6/25- 8/31

9am – 4pm with ½ day options

$300 for fullday;

$175 for halfday

Our coaches are highly-rated professional chess instructors. We taught the 2008 national 1st & 2nd grade champions and the 2009 national kindergarten champion. Campers are divided by skill level and each receives a T-shirt and tournament-style chess set. Learn openings, tactics, endgames and study master games. Full-day campers have lunch and recess.

Skyline Sport and Health Junior Tennis Camp

Carol de Ocampo, 703-820-4100, Cdeocampo@sportandhealth.com

Ages 4 – 17

1 & 2 week session: 6/11 – 8/31

9am – 5pm

9am – noon

2pm – 5pm

Offers extended day

Member: $155 – $485

Non Member: $205 – $585

Skyline Sport and Health offers an unforgettable tennis experience, no matter what age or skill level. Campers will hit tons of balls, meet new friends and enhance their tennis skills in a positive and enthusiastic environment! Our staff will build upon strengths, correct weaknesses, increase game knowledge and help players move to the next level. The camp includes 3 to 6 hours of movement drills, condition exercises, singles/doubles strategies, coupled with competitive match play and games.

St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School

SSSAS Summer Times for boys & girls ages 3-18. Here you’ll find something for everyone, including traditional day camps, sports camps, summer studies, and an amazing variety of specialty camps in science, technology, visual/performing arts, & outdoor adventure.

Camps from June 18-August 17th.

Full-Day Sessions available for Day Camp

8:30 a.m. to noon

PM – 12:30-3:00 p.m.

Full Day – 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Summer Art Camp with Luisa Tio

We will explore work by great artists and diverse cultures to inspire campers to make their own art.  We will paint, sculpt, draw, make prints and much more.  This camp is for the child who loves to create!

Full day camps (9:00 am to 3:00 pm) will be offered:

  • Session One, July 2-6, 2012
  • Session Two, July 9-13, 2012
  • Session Three, July 16-20, 2012
  • Session Four, July 23-27, 2012

Tuition will be $300, plus a $45 supply fee.  Class size will be limited to keep classes small and the student-to-teacher ratio low.  Each session will be led by Luisa Tio.Luisa is a full-time Alexandria public school art teacher.  She earned her B.A. in Art from Duke University and her M.A. in Studio Art from NYU.

Terrance Austin Football Camp

Learn the game of football from professional players and coaches!

July 2-6

Ages 6-15 years old

St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School, 1000 St. Stephen’s Road, Arlington, VA 22304

TIME: 8:30am-3:00pm

COST: $250

Tiny Dancers

Ages 3 – 5

1 week sessions: 6/18- 8/24

10am -12:30pm

$225/week

All Tiny Dancers camp sessions include daily instruction in ballet, a light snack, fine motor exercise through a theme related craft and our exclusive story and dress-up dance interpretation. Each camp culminates with a recital and reception for family and friends on the last day of the camp.

Top Golf Junior Camps

Our certified instructors help put everyone at ease regardless of their skill level or objectives for the camp. The TopGolf games to teach the fundamentals of the full swing, pitch, chip and putt. Junior campers can download their swing video to help them work on their skills long after camp is finished.  They can continue to work on their TopGolf game or take it to the course. Rules and etiquette of the golf game play an important role in the camp to instill the importance of respect, tradition and sportsmanship that are a vital part of golf.

Camps run Monday to Friday (1/2 day 9am-12pm, Full day 9am – 3pm)

June 18th through August 31st

$395/child per week, $380/child for two or more kids (full day for a week)
$215/child per week, $195/child for two or more kids (half day for a week)

Washington Sailing Marina Summer Sailing Programs

Enroll your child in our summer sailing camp programs- we have taught
thousands of children the wonderful sport of sailing in a safe, fun
environment. This program is for beginners- those who have never stepped
foot on a boat before, intermediates, and advanced sailors.

Located in Alexandria, Va.- on the GW Parkway.

Week-long day camps: June 4th through August 17th

Monday – Friday 9:30am- 4:00pm

Yong In Martial Arts Academy

Summer Camp consists of 21 exciting, fun and educational programs. One day of introduction and fun at Chuck E. Cheeses, one day of learning cooperation through sports at a Park, mini-golf or bowling and watching 200inch screen Movie, one day Six Flags field trip after enjoying the art of folding paper and balloon into various forms and , one day of excitement through a new world at a museum or zoo (Washington D.C.). Finally last day finishing the week with Special Tae Kwon Do Breaking tournament!! and PIZZA PARTY!!  The children will be returning from all field trips, swimming, and museums at approximately 12 noon. Students will be allowed lunch time and have interesting activities. Parents will need to provide lunch and snacks for their child. At 4:00 all students will change into their uniform and get ready for Tae Kwon Do class.

Camp Dates: June 13rd ~ September 2nd
Hours: 6:30 AM ~ 6:00 PM Pick Up: 5:00 PM ~ 6:30 PM -A half day option is available also

$189.00 per week ( 5 Days ) *Includes field trip*
Registration Fee: $55.00 (includes a Free Uniform and a Free T-shirt) Members will be waved.

Ages 3- 14 years

Youth Sailing Camp

June 6 to August 19, 2011

9:30am to 4pm; includes five 6 ½ hour sessions.

Ages: 9 to 15

Great summer days spent sailing on the Potomac River. Meet new friends, sail in a safe environment and have fun.

Jan 25, 2012

For kids ages 3-4 Del Ray Performing Arts Center presents Cirque du Pre-K class

Cirque du Pre-K! (10-weeks) Jan 30th – Apr 9th (No Class 2/20), Mondays 3:30-4:30pm.

This is your last week to register! Class starts next Monday!
Ladies and gentlemen! Boys and girls! Welcome to the big-top… to the greatest show on earth… to Cirque du Pre-K! Join us on a world-wide tour as we travel the globe learning circus arts such as acrobatics, clowning, puppetry and so much more! Students will also experience acting, storytelling and working together as a group through exploratory creative play.
Tuition: $195.

Del Ray Performing Arts Center
2405 Mt Vernon Ave
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 548 2321
www.delrayperformingartscenter.com

Jan 03, 2012

Many of you may be like our family and starting to dig out of large amount of stuff that our kids received during the holiday season.  This was perfect timing to see the message from our amazing neighborhood champion of all good causes, Pat Miller, that A Show of Hands will be accepting toys through January along with gently used clothing and sports equipment for children in the village of Abricots in Haiti. A Show of Hands is located at 2301 Mt Vernon Avenue and is serving as a drop off point for donations in Alexandria.

Here’s the information that I received from Pat that made me want to get into action help out these children:

Did you know that as a result of the earthquake, the orphan population of Haiti has more than doubled to close to 800,000? We are approaching the second anniversary of Haiti’s worst earthquake and many are still without the most basic of needs. Please join us in making a difference in one small community in Haiti, Abricots, by donating goods to the children of this village. Abricots is a small fishing village located in the Grand d’Anse region of Haiti. Access to this part of the country is difficult, especially during the rainy season. Roads to the surrounding villages are in some cases non-existent. Many thousands of Abricots’ residents are part of the post-earthquake mass exodus out of Port-au-Prince. Included in this number are several hundred orphans that have been transplanted to this region. The four local orphanages are filled beyond capacity, and local families have reached out to host the remaining children in their homes. Grant money from the city council and aid organizations has run out, and many of these children do not have the most basic of supplies.

Give your gently used children’s items a new life. Support Destination Abricots and your donations will go directly to the orphan and disadvantaged children of Abricots. Visit us at www.destinationabricots.com for more information.

Here’s what we are collecting for ages 0 to 18 years:

 Basic needs: shoes, underwear, rain gear, school bags, lunchboxes, dress and everyday clothes (no winter), toiletries, and toys

Educational needs: musical instruments, board games, school and craft supplies, early reader and comic books, teacher’s edition books, and translation dictionaries in English to French / Spanish to French.

 Sporting equipment: soccer and basketballs, goal nets and basketball hoop rings, sporting gear for these games like jerseys, shoes and socks.

 Uniforms: Has your child been in the boy scouts or girl scouts? Coordinate with other members of your child’s previous troop to donate used khaki uniforms for newly established girl and boy scout troops in Abricots.

Was your child on a basketball or socer team in recent years? Coordinate with other members of your child’s team to see if they would be willing to donate old uniforms. We are looking for 11 – 15 matching boys’ jerseys in sizes medium and large and 11 -15 matching girls’ uniforms in sizes small and medium.

Dec 20, 2011

Every year my Del Ray family makes a (short) trek out into Fairfax County for a Christmas tradition. No, we don’t head out of the city in search of the perfect Christmas tree.  We head out to see the Collingwood Lights!

Drive south down the GW Parkway and a few miles before you reach Mount Vernon, you’ll find one of the most amazing Christmas light displays that you’ll ever see donning someone’s front yard.  This animated light show is set to music that you can tune in to on your car’s radio.  Get your car in line and get ready to see the house, trees and even reindeer dance along to holiday hits from Elvis, Mariah Carey, the Beach Boys and more.

Load the kids up and head to 1601 Collingwood Rd., Alexandria because if your kids are like…well pretty much every kid that I know…then they are gonna love these lights! Take a look at a video of the light show here if you’d like a preview: http://youtu.be/b8q8KRChM5c

Can’t get enough Christmas lights?  Our Kids has a list of great light displays around the metro area including this one.