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Aug 03, 2012

The 2012 Friendship Firehouse Festival, celebrating the 238th anniversary of the founding of Friendship Fire Company, will take place Saturday, August 4 from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.

This family friendly event features antique fire apparatus, craft booths, displays by Alexandria merchants, and live music.

In addition to the day’s outdoor events, festival participants will enjoy visiting the Friendship Firehouse Museum, originally built as a firehouse in 1855.

The FVFEA is now a philanthropic organization focusing on fire-fighting history and fire safety.  It remains active in community events, including the annual Festival, and supports historic preservation of the building and its collection.

Food and beverages are available for purchase. Children will receive free fire helmets and are treated to a supervised visit inside the City’s fire trucks. The fire house is located at 107 S Alfred St in Old Town.

May 15, 2012

Wobble Rocket Stage presents the 2012 Student Showcase, a comedy show for all ages right here in Del Ray on Friday, May 18, 2012, 7:30pm at 350 Calvert Ave.!Image

Two troupes will be performing, ages 9-11, and 12-17. These young artists have been working/playing hard, and have made great strides of intellectual and artistic growth this semester.  The Student Showcase includes improv, 3 original short plays written by the students, and sketch comedy. This event is first come first served, and is Pay What You Can. (no reservation necessary).

Apr 27, 2012

Saturday April 28th the Alexandria YMCA at 420 East Monroe Ave. will hold HEALTHY KID’S DAY from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

 HEALTHY KID’S DAY is the Y’s national initiative to improve the health and well being of families across the country. On this day, Y’s in DC, MD and VA hold events and encourage parents to make Play dates with their kids.The Y created Healthy Kids Day to celebrate and teach good health for kids, encouraging active play, and inspire a lifetime love of physical activity.

Activities will include: Face Painting, Master Twister, Fire trucks, & safety, Police cars, & safety, Pony Rides , Games, Giveaways, and much more

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 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.

Dec 10, 2011

It’s that time of year!  Time to sign up for new sessions of classes right and left. We’ve found lots of fun classes to keep you busy thru the long cold winter!

City of Alexandria Classes

The City of Alexandria’s Winter Program Guide was just released and registration will begin on Dec. 14th. Classes begin in January.

  • Swimming: As always, swimming classes will be offered at Chinquapin Recreation Center with programs for every age and skill level beginning at age 6 month up to 17 years. Register as soon as possible because these classes fill up fast!
  • Art: Abrakadoodle & Art in Hand art programs are offered for children 20 months – 3 years old.
  • Music: Music classes are offered thru Music Together at Chinquapin Recreation Center for ages 0-5 years and Little Hands Make Music for ages 0-6 years at the Durant Center.
  • Dance: Tiny Dancers dance classes are being held at the Charles Houston Recreation Center in Old Town for ages 2-5.  Ballet is being offered for 5-6 year olds.
  • Soccer: UK Elite Petite Soccer is offered for ages 2-6 years old.
  • Basketball: Jump Shots for Tots for 3-6 years old and Jump Shots for Kids for 7 and up
  • Gymnastics: Gymnastics classes are offered by All Star Legacy Cheer, Dance and Tumble at the Charles Houston Recreation Center for ages 3-12.
  • Martial Arts: MiKiDo Ruff & Tumble is offered for 3-5 year olds and Tae Kwon Do is offered for ages 6 & up
  • Nature and Science: Nature Programs are being offered at the Jerome “Buddie” Ford Nature Center. Little Adventures for ages 3-5 has monthly classes and in Jan., Feb. & March they are offering the following classes:  Stories in Nature: Beaks, Artic Tales, Ancient Artists, Groundhogs, Valentine Nature Craft, Stories in Nature: Itchy Bear, Bit-O-Green, Turtles & World of Slime! Ages for classes range from 3-10.  Even though some classes aren’t until March, be sure to sign up early, because these book quickly!

Fitness/Wellness

  • Dance and Movement: Local Motion Studio is a brand new studio that is opening in January by an amazing Del Ray mom!  Not only do they offer creative movement classes for the kids ages 2-7 but they also offer adult yoga, ballet barre, core & restore, prenatal fitness and postnatal fitness class.  But here’s the best part; They offer quality on site childcare!  Local Motion Studio’s mission is to bring the joy of movement to everyone – at any stage and any age.  There is a special on adult 10-class passes now until opening on January 2nd; $50 off!! A great time to buy!
  • Swimming: Registration is now open for swim classes at the YMCA.  Act fast, because these classes fill up fast!
  • Yoga: Mom & Baby Yoga classes are being held at Yoga Birth and Beyond starting in January.  This class is for babies who are 6 weeks old but not crawling yet.
  • Yoga in Daily Life offers yoga classes for children 4-8 years old on Mondays starting the first week in January.  The class includes relaxation techniques, posture, stories, games and more.
  • Infant massage classes will be offered in January and February by Moore Than Yoga. The classes are in Arlington but I love Jennifer Moore so much that I can endorse leaving Alexandria for this wonderful class.

Language

  • Wee Speak Spanish language for little learners now has registration open for winter classes. Wee Speak Spanish brings Spanish to life for children ages 18 months – 5 years in a way they naturally learn and enjoy themselves—through singing, dancing, games, and stories in Spanish. Classes are right here in Del Ray.  
  • Old Town French Winter/Spring classes to begin the week of January 23rd.  Classes will be on Monday afternoons and Tuesday mornings.  French playtime for you and your child to enjoy together!  Your child will enjoy learning French by doing many fun, hands-on activities. Classes are for children ages 9 months to 7 years-old with parent/caregiver.
  • Musikgarten offers full immersion classes in German at Emmanual Episcopal Church on Russell Rd.  The classes combine the benefits of early childhood music with language immersion and enrich your family life with active music-making while nurturing language skills.
  • A beginner class in baby sign language is being offered by Little Hands Speech Therapy. This class is a great introduction to sign language for moms, dads, grandparents, and caregivers.  90 minutes of signs, songs, and activities focused on learning and using signs to facilitate communication!
  • Spanish Immersion Alexandria is registering now for the Winter Session. A home-based Spanish immersion drop off program for children ages 2-5. This is a weekly 1.5 hour Spanish program that includes a fun theme, music & songs, snack, craft and even a take-away homework assignment!

Dance

  • The Ballet Studio is the small dance studio on Mt. Vernon Ave. across from the 7-11.  They offer classes for children 3 and up.

Arts

  • Art at the Center is offering lots of great classes starting Jan. 9th. Art classes start for children as young as 18 month and up.
  • For children five and up, The Art League offers art classes that are now signing up for the winter session.
  • The Little Theater of Alexandria is now enrolling for their winter/spring classes with fun classes for kids as young as 3.

Music

  • Music Together Alexandria The winter session will begin at Del Ray United Methodist Church on January 9, 2012. The Chinquapin Rec Center classes will begin on January 23. Currently enrolled families may enroll for the Winter session beginning November 16, 2011 through Sunday, December 4 for Del Ray Methodist Church classes. New families may register beginning Monday, December 5 for Del Ray.

Sports

  • Khary Stockton Soccer Winter Soccer Session at Skyline Sport & Health.  2 six week sessions offered for ages 2-5 years, 5-8 years, 9-12 years & 13-16 years.
  • Just for Kids winter session offers soccer, t-ball, sports & movements classes
Nov 06, 2011

Nov. 8th from 6-7:30 p.m. is a Resource Parent Information Meeting for individuals interested in becoming adoptive and/or foster parent for the City of Alexandria.  A the meeting there will be talk about the children the city serves and the process for becoming a licensed resource parent.  The meeting is at the Beatley Library, 5005 Duke Street.

For more information, call Chrissy Levine at 703-746-5858 or christine.levine@alexandria.gov

On Monday, Nov. 7th from 7 -9 p.m. the Alexandria Preschool Directors will be hosting a free event to learn about the 2012-2013 Kindergarten program and elementary schools in Northern VA area including Alexandria city public schools and representative from 20+ independent schools.  Parents will find out when and where to register children for kindergarten and will learn about Alexandria’s citywide special programs. School principals, kindergarten teachers and other school professionals serving kindergartners will be on hand to visit with parents and students and talk about the academic and social activities in the kindergarten year. The fair will take place at the First Baptist Church of Alexandria.

Call Dory Herman-Sample at 703-998-8795 with any questions.