(3-5 yrs.) Prerequisite: Child must leave parent willingly, be comfortable in the water, follow directions and function well in a group. When possible, children are grouped by ability. Class emphasizes helping children gain basic aquatic skills including entering and exiting the water safely, blowing bubbles with mouth and nose submerged, submerging under water. With assistance students learn to float and glide on front and back, rolling from front to back and back to front, swimming using arms and legs on front and back at least two body lengths. For safety reasons, flotation devices may be used. Flotation devices are used for all Pee Wee 1 classes at Audrey Moore and Franconia Rec Centers.

(3-5 yrs.) Prerequisites: Pee Wee Paddler 1 or equivalent skill proficiency. Class emphasizes helping children increase independence in their skill performance while continuing to increase comfort in the water. Skills include bobbing, floating and gliding on front and back with and without assistance, swimming on front and back at least three body lengths with and without assistance. Flotation devices may be used.

(7-14 yrs.) In this Moonlit Wings camp, kids take center stage to star in original scenes and sing and dance to popular radio hits by today’s pop stars and legendary icons. Campers also explore improvisation games, character creation and a talent show while building imagination, storytelling skills, and teamwork. All experience levels welcome. Sessions that meet for five days will conclude with a mini performance for family and friends on Friday. Rec Center camps also bring swimsuit/towel for swim break. (Prefer behind-the-scenes? Teens ages 14+ may register separately for our “ACTivate! Teens Behind-the-Scenes” tech track.). No camp July 3.

(14-16 yrs.) In this NEW Moonlit Wings camp, teens join the tech track as Jr. Directors, helping lead acting activities, improv games, staging and choreography. Teens assist with basic tech like sets, costumes, lighting, and sound—building leadership and production skills. These programs are partnered with Moonlit Wings camps. View the schedule to determine which camp you will work with. ACTify camps are more production-focused with a longer show, while ACTion and Applause offer shorter performances, theatre games, and swim time at select locations. No camp July 3.

(6-12 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.

(5-8 yrs.) Explore chemistry in the kitchen with The Science Seed, like the difference between baking soda and baking powder, and the role yeast plays in pizza dough. The day is rounded out by outdoor recess, story time tied to the day’s science, free reading, exploration and a daily journal entry.

(6-13 yrs.) This Silver Knights 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 3.

(7-13 yrs) Join IncredQuest to bring a business idea to life and pitch it like in "Shark Tank". Design your own board game to play with family and friends, put together your own comic strip while applying a variety of cartoon techniques and become a spy through challenges and stimulating missions.

(7-11 yrs.) During this Baroody dance camp, campers will learn choreography and movement to some of the most popular songs out today. Arts and crafts will also be incorporated as campers decorate props and shirts. After a week of hard work, campers will show off their new dance moves on the final day of camp.

This service provides one hour of additional care for campers at their specific camp location. Only campers enrolled in full-day camps can register for extended care. Camps ending before 4 p.m. are not eligible for this service. Campers choose from supervised activities including board games, cards, drawing, coloring and age-appropriate movies. Registration is weekly; be sure to register for two weeks if your camper is in a two-week camp.   Advance registration is required as space is limited. Refunds/Transfers for Extended Care are given in full if requested prior to the camp week.  No refunds are given once the week begins. 

(6-10 yrs.) Spirit Pros creates a girls-only space that blends creativity and play, helping girls build confidence. Campers will craft bracelets, twist balloon animals, and jump into team challenges like an inflatable Gaga pit. Parent note: Camp is not recommended for children with latex allergies. No camp July 3.

This summer really R.O.C.S. (Rec Centers Offer Cool Stuff)! Campers will enjoy swimming (where available), arts and crafts, outdoor activities, cooperative games and exciting themes. Some camps offer special event days depending on the week. Bring a lunch, drink, swimsuit/towel. No camp June 19 and July 3. FCPS last day of school June 17, first day of school August 24.

(5 ½-12 yrs.) Learn K-Pop routines, create your own hero characters, and use the power of music and movement to chase away the “demons” of chaos in this Metro Movement Camp. Each day brings dance, imagination, and teamwork. Rec Center camps include an afternoon swim break. A signed participation release is due on the first day.

This class focuses on increasing your physical endurance and swim distance. Workouts are designed to meet class abilities and to improve overall physical fitness through lap swimming. Students are also taught to design a personal workout and to use the pace clock. ~

(10-14 yrs.) Campers cook breakfast, lunch, and dinner while learning advanced techniques and boosting kitchen creativity. By week’s end, they’ll face challenges and earn the ultimate title: Master Chef. Tiny Chefs reviews products for allergy warnings indicated on the label. Tiny Chefs is not held liable for allergens not listed on product packaging, and environmental factors or cross-contamination. Tiny Chefs can accommodate some mild allergies based on our discretion. Examples of ingredients used in our camps: dairy, egg, wheat/gluten, soy, coconut, sesame. We cannot guarantee a completely allergen-free environment.

(5-8 yrs.) Explore how things move and learn about sinking, floating, flight and balance with the Science Seed. We’ll also experiment with gravity, magnets, friction and simple machines. Campers will also enjoy outdoor recess, story time tied to the day’s science, free reading, exploration and a daily journal entry. No camp July 3.

(8-12 yrs.) Fish & Explore takes campers off-site to learn kayaking skills while getting up close to native wildlife along waterways, ponds and lakes. Beach stops allow campers to wade and observe, catch, photograph and release frogs, toads, tadpoles, salamanders, lizards, turtles and other small critters. Life jackets are provided and required while kayaking. Bring lunch, snack, water bottle, change of clothes, sneakers or river shoes and towel. A signed waiver form is required.

(8-Adult) Discover how to turn simple looking paper strips into beautiful works of art. Use colorful coiled strips to create beautiful and colorful earrings and pendants which are sturdy yet light. Supply fee of $25 payable to instructor at class.

(8-Adult) Discover how to turn simple looking colorful paper strips into beautiful work of art. In this workshop you will create beautiful mandala using quilling sunflower and leaves to be framed in a 5" by 5" shadow box. This frame is perfect for home décor or gift giving. A $30 supply fee is payable to the instructor at the beginning of the class.

(4-6 yrs.) Prerequisites: Pee Wee 2 or equivalent skill proficiency. Class emphasizes helping children gain basic swimming propulsive skills and increase endurance and distance without assistance or using flotation devices. Skills include jumping in chest deep water, submerging and holding breath five seconds, bobbing, treading water, swimming front crawl 10 yards, and on back five yards.

(4-6 yrs.) Prerequisite: Pee Wee Paddler 3 or equivalent skill proficiency. Class emphasizes helping students continue to improve their endurance and water treading skills, front crawl and back strokes. Skills include swimming front crawl 15 yards, elementary backstroke and back crawl five yards, diving (sitting and kneeling) from side of pool in deep water and treading water for 20 seconds.

(3-5 yrs.) Register your preschooler for this class designed for children and their parents(s) or other favorite adult(s) who want to learn water adjustment, basic swimming and safety skills. Up to two adults may participate with each child. Children not toilet trained must wear tight-fitting swim diapers and plastic pants. This class is designed especially for children who have limited group social experience and are reluctant to leave their parents. All teaching is done through the adult. Skills: Same as Pee Wee Paddler 1.

(6-12 yrs.) Design, build and program LEGO® Mindstorms EV3 robots with Stem exCEL. Apply engineering concepts and advanced sensor programming skills to perfect design and solve a variety of challenges. Use Minecraft’s Redstone material to explore the fundamentals of electronics and circuitry. Learn functions, variables and conditionals by using Redstone blocks to build constructs in your Minecraft world. No camp July 3.

(8-12 yrs.) Boys and girls will learn sewing basics including measuring, hand and machine techniques, maintenance and machine operation. Create a custom towel wrap or a waterproof swim bag. Bring a lunch, drink and swimsuit/towel (Wednesday and Friday) for afternoon swim break. A supply fee of $35 is due on the first day for materials. No camp June 19.

Prerequisite: Swimming 6 skill level; ability to tread water for one minute; continuously swim 50 yards freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke, and 15 yards butterfly. Student must wear a one-piece competitive-style swim suit and goggles. Students with long hair may be required to wear a swim cap. Class emphasizes refining freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke skills. Swimming drills are introduced, and lane etiquette is practiced.

Prerequisite: Must have completed Stroke Mechanics 1 and be able to tread water for one minute and to swim freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, and butterfly using proper techniques and timing, continuously swim 100 yards freestyle and backstroke, 50 yards breaststroke, and 25 yards butterfly. Student must wear a one-piece, competitive style swimsuit and goggles. Students with long hair are required to wear a swim cap. Class emphasizes refining and improving freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke skills focusing on USA Swimming standards. Interval training, relays, starts, turns and finishes are introduced.

This summer really R.O.C.S. (Rec Centers Offer Cool Stuff)! Campers will enjoy swimming (where available), arts and crafts, outdoor activities, cooperative games and exciting themes. Some camps offer special event days depending on the week. Bring a lunch, drink, swimsuit/towel. No camp June 19 and July 3. FCPS last day of school June 17, first day of school August 24.

(6-12 yrs.) Prerequisite: Children must be able to function in a group setting. Class emphasizes helping participants gain basic swimming and water safety skills and overcome fear of water. Skills include entering and exiting water safely, blowing bubbles through mouth and nose. With assistance students learn to float on front and back, glide on front and back, roll over from front to back and back to front and swim at least two body lengths on front and back using arms and legs.

Prerequisite: Swimming 1 or skill proficiency to blow bubbles with face submerged at least three seconds, float on front and back at least three seconds, swim on front and back using arms and legs at least two body lengths. Class emphasizes performing skills without support or flotation devices. Skills include floating on front and back, swimming on front and back at least three body lengths and rolling over from front to back and back to front. Treading water is introduced. ~

(6-12 yrs.) Prerequisite: Swimming 1 or equivalent skill proficiency. Class emphasizes increasing confidence and ability to perform skills with and without assistance or use of flotation devices. Skills include: jumping in chest deep water, blowing bubbles with face submerged under water, floating on front and back, gliding on front and back at least two body lengths, rolling over from front to back and back to front, swimming on front and back at least three body lengths using arms and legs and treading water.