(5-8 yrs.) Join KinderJam as we perform an original musical piece! Build confidence and public speaking skills while rehearsing a scripted musical to be performed at the end of the week. Bring a lunch, drink and swimsuit/towel (some swim time may be available at Rec Center camps). No camp July 4. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(4-7 yrs.) Young KinderJam gymnasts enjoy basic gymnastics while participating in cooperative games, arts and crafts, and outdoor play. Bring a lunch and water. No camp June 19 or July 4. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(6-12 yrs.) In this high energy Rich Sandler song and voice camp, campers learn vocal techniques, tell stories through up-tempo songs and games and create an interactive choir performance. Rec Center camps include a swim break. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(7-12 yrs.) In this Snapology camp, become an engineer of your own amusement park ride and learn the core physics and engineering concepts used to make a ride thrilling! No camp July 4. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(7-12 yrs.) A great camp for those high-level swimmers. Activities include water safety, swim clinics, water relays and water sports like volleyball and basketball. Campers also enjoy out-of-pool games/activities. Prerequisite: child must be able to swim 25 yards unassisted, pass a swim test, be comfortable in deep water and tread water for two minutes. Bring at least two swimsuits, two towels, snacks, lunch, and water bottle. No camp June 19 and July 4. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(5-7 yrs.) Explore art mediums through craft projects, painting, drawing, beading, paper arts and sculpting. Emphasis is on creativity, fun games and the love of art. Bring a smock, snack, lunch and drink. Swim time may be offered each session for full day camps. No camp June 19. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(10-13 yrs.) Join SPARK Business Academy to gain knowledge of the fashion industry and develop skills in fashion design, marketing, journalism and branding. Campers develop sketching skills, explore popular brands, analyze industry trends, design various articles of clothing, define their own brand and explore careers in fashion. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(4-6 yrs.) Start the foundation of dance with ballet. Envision Dance campers learn ballet and creative movement techniques through games and arts and crafts. We’ll also learn the cycle of butterflies during story time and dancing. Campers will put on a performance at the end of the week. Camps the week of June 9 for non-FCPS participants. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(9-14 yrs.) From mastering the intricacies of fishing equipment to understanding fish behavior and responsible angling practices, campers will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to become self-reliant anglers. The camp's focus is to foster a deep appreciation for the outdoors while equipping campers with the tools to enjoy fishing as a lifelong pursuit. Throughout the week, campers will have the opportunity to fish in a variety of scenic locations, including freshwater ponds, rivers, lakes, and even the Chesapeake Bay. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(7-14 yrs.) Brazilian United Soccer provides experienced international coaches who specialize in unique player development. Kids will enhance their skills through technical, tactical, and small-sided games. Tailored to various age groups and skill levels, the #BeyondSoccer approach, combined with authentic Brazilian soccer techniques, offers transformative experiences. No camp June 19 and July 4. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(6-12 yrs.) Two camps in one with Stemtree! Explore electricity and electronics, with hands-on activities and experiments, introducing campers to the field of engineering. Campers will then code in either Python or Scratch based on their grade levels. Previous participants will continue learning new STEM concepts. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(10-13 yrs.) Learn investing fundamentals and how you can start investing at a young age with SPARK Business Academy. Build your own $100,000 stock portfolio and trade stocks like Apple, Nike or Amazon with an investing simulation tool. This hands-on experience empowers campers with the tools and mindset to face future investment decisions with confidence to buy low, sell high! Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(6-13 yrs.) This Rich Sandler music variety camp allows children the opportunity to improvise, create and explore music in several ways. Campers will have small-group lessons on guitar and ukulele on provided instruments. Children also create music on xylophones, glockenspiels and percussion instruments. The week culminates with a performance for family and friends. Rec Center camps include a swim break. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(5-8 yrs.) Join this KinderJam Camp’s exciting activities with engaging inclusive games, creative crafts and outdoor play. Bring a lunch and water bottle. Rec Center locations may have an afternoon swim break; bring swimsuit/towel. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(6-12 yrs.) Take a room full of creative kids, add rhythm sticks and household items and watch the magic begin. In this high-energy Rich Sandler music camp, children experience rhythm and movement in the style of the hit Broadway musical Stomp! The week culminates with a performance for family/friends. Bring a swimsuit and towel for a swim break. No camp June 19. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(10-13 yrs.) Campers will join SPARK Business Academy to build a variety of complex contraptions to complete a simple task while learning the basic physics concepts of work, gravity, force and momentum. Using simple machines like levers, wedges, wheels, axles, pulleys and inclined planes, campers learn to understand mechanical concepts in a fun way, while using their imagination. No camp July 4. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(6-12 yrs.) Challenger Sports has taken their popular British Soccer and TetraBrazil programs and integrated them into an international soccer experience. This camp highlights the global nature of the sport and provides young players with a variety of coaching styles, practices and influences that help them develop well-rounded skills. Camp is mainly outdoors, rain or shine. Everyone receives a ball and shirt. Campers should bring cleats. Rec Center camps also include an afternoon swim break. Host a coach and get your child’s camp for free (see website for details). No camp July 4. Camp the week of June 9 is for non-FCPS students. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(6-13 yrs.) This Silver Knights (formerly Magnus Academy) camp has taught the great strategy game to more than 100,000 children including national champions. This camp is for advanced players to sharpen their skills or beginners who want to learn the game. Campers will learn the rules, openings, tactics, strategy, endgames, while playing games and taking outdoor breaks. Bring a lunch, snack, and drink. Campers will receive a t-shirt and chess set on Friday. No camp June 19 and July 4. Camps the week of June 9 for non-FCPS participants. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(6-14 yrs.) Coach Rich Sandler and his staff have instilled sound fundamentals and a love of the game for more than 20 years. Boys and girls of all skill levels will benefit from outstanding area coaches and college level players through teaching stations and full-court competition. Bring a swimsuit/towel for an afternoon swim break. No camp June 19 and July 4. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(9-14 yrs) Exercise your brain by playing and creating card games with Camprichment. Build concentration and strategic thinking skills while having fun. Play as a team or solo. Learn new games or get better at old games. Design your own game and compete in a tournament on the last day. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(6-10 yrs.) Learn how to be a doctor or veterinarian by taking apart a model of the brain and studying the systems of the body with SteamKidz Lab. Discover how reflexes work and other body functions that doctors need to know. During vet camp, we’ll explore animals’ senses, make a first aid kit for pets and meet some animals. Bring a lunch, snack, and drink. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(8-12 yrs.) Boys & girls learn basic hand and machine techniques, measuring, using patterns, fabric structure, maintenance and sewing machine operation. Design and decorate your favorite donut or cookie out of fleece to make a fun pillow. A supply fee of $35 is due on the first day for materials. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(8-11 yrs.) Learn what engineers do and the process used to create functional products. If you enjoy brainstorming, problem-solving or just have an interest in engineering, this Youth Technology Network camp is for you. No camp July 4. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(6-12 yrs.) Learn many styles including ballet, jazz and hop-hop. A great way to discover many dance styles in one week. Learn dance terminology, positions and choreography. Campers will also enjoy games and crafts and will put on a performance at the end of the week. Rec Center camps include a swim break. No camp June 19. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(9-14 yrs.) Join Camprichment to explore visiting, working or living around the world. Play geography games. Develop travel plans and inspiration boards. Learn about traveling careers. Create and trade souvenirs. Practice cultural etiquette. Take home a play passport and luggage tag. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(5-8 yrs.) Explore the world of fossils and geology with The Science Seed. Erupt your own volcano, create and excavate a dino dig, explore real fossils, and make a cast of a real fossil. Round out the day with an outside break, a science-related story time and a daily journal entry. No camp June 19 and July 4. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(8-12 yrs.) Boys & girls discover how fashion design works and how clothing lines are created using AI Technology. Learn fashion sketching plus basic hand and machine techniques to create an outfit and accessories for an 18” boy or girl doll or stuffed animal. Repeat campers can create a unique tote bag. A supply fee of $35 is due on the first day for materials. No camp June 19 or July 4. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(6-12 yrs.) SMUV Sports coaches help campers, of any level, develop and enhance football skills such as passing, catching, route running, offense/defensive positions and strategies. Enjoy a swim break each afternoon. Bring a lunch, snack, water bottle and swimsuit/towel. No camp June 19. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(6-10 yrs.) Join Mudskippers to learn the foundations of hand-built pottery with pinch pots, coil pots and slabs using stoneware clay and paint some ready-made bisqueware. Keep your imagination busy with modeling clay creations, air hardening creations and drawing. Camper’s pottery will be fired in our kiln. This is a hand-building camp, no potters wheels are used. No camp July 4. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(6-12 yrs.) This “Girls Only” camp offers a thrilling mix of crafts, exciting games, creative challenges, and team-building activities. Join us for an unforgettable adventure where girls will laugh, play, and grow together in a supportive and empowering environment. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(5 ½-11 yrs.) In this action-packed week with Metro Movement, campers will enjoy gymnastics, rhythm-and-dance movement skills, games and activities. Gymnastics apparatus includes tumbling, inflatable floor, bars, beam, and vault. Rec Center camps include an afternoon swim break. A signed participation release is due on the first day. No camp June 19 and July 4. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(5 ½-11 yrs.) Campers will flip head over heels in this Metro Movement gymnastics camp. Build skills and learn to master the balance beam, bars, floor and vault. Rec Center camps include an afternoon swim break. A signed participation release is due on the first day. No camp July 4. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

5-8 yrs.) Learn all about humans with The Science Seed staff. Campers will explore our senses, skin, body systems and organs. Discover why we have bones and what the nervous system does. Find out how germs get inside the body. Other activities include outdoor recess, a science-related story time and a daily journal entry. No camp July 4. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(5 ½ - 12 yrs.) Immerse yourself in music and movement inspired by the Era Queen in this Metro Movement camp. Through daily dance classes set to her Timeless songs, your camper will learn foundational dance skills. Rec Center camps include an afternoon swim break. A signed participation release is due on the first day. No camp June 19 and July 4. Once registered download camp forms from website.

(10-15 yrs.) Discover how to build and operate a small drone with Youth Technology Network. Learn recreational and professional uses for drones and how to operate them safely and responsibly. This activity is best for participants with no drone experience. All materials and equipment provided. No camp July 4. Once registered, download camp forms from website.