My Gym Potomac is an indoor gym geared towards babies and kids ages 6 weeks-10 years old. A perfect place to get wiggles out and meet new friends while trying different classes. Below they have some great fall discounts and events!

Back to School special; Sign up in August for fall classes and receive $40 discount.

New classes starting in September at My Gym are:
Mini Ballet – Weds 11:30am (18 months – 3 years)
Art Explorers – Tuesday 2:40pm/Weds 1:30pm (3.5-5.5 years)  
Strong Minds & Bodies- Tuesday 4:15pm (6-8 years) 

Review the complete schedule and sign up online here.  Use promo code SCHOOL40 to receive $40 discount. Additionally they offer a $29 Guest Experience for anyone to check out a weeks’ worth of unlimited classes and open gyms!

Below are 3 FREE events coming up for families:

August 18th from 5:00pm-7:00pm: FREE Summer Fun Day – This takes place outside at My Gym Potomac on the grassy lawn behind Cabin John Village for some cool My Gym fun and games and a popsicle treat!

September 8th from 5:00pm-7:00pm: Back to School event – Have free fun and meet up with friends at this Back to School Party behind Cabin John Mall in the grassy field hosted By My Gym Potomac. Lots of My Gym games and fun plus we will be running Ninja Warrior Obstacle courses and practicing gymnastics!

September 11th-18th: FREE Open House Week – This is perfect if you haven’t been to My Gym Potomac or are interested in seeing a new class in action. Join for 1 free class during this week. Enroll in a class after your free class online here and get $40 off. Use promo code SCHOOL40 to receive the discount.

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Camp KidJam is for rising 2nd- 5th graders created to encourage growth for kids in
their relationship with God and one another. Camp KidJam is excited to partner with
National Community Church for a unique Day Camp Experience. We’re bringing all of
the creative, engaging elements of CKJ to DC in July!

There will be compelling Bible stories, impactful small groups, fun track activities,
crazy team cheers, and of course, unforgettable games.

Learn more here!

Dates: July 25-28, 2023

Time: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Location: National Community Church, 700 M Street SE, Washington, DC 20003

Cost: $250.00 per person

Includes: Programming, activities, supplies, and t-shirt
Does Not Include: Meals and transportation

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President’s Day/Monday Events
9:00am-5:00pm: George Washington’s Birthday Celebration at Mount Vernon
Celebrate the first president of the United States at his beloved home. Admission is free for Presidents Day and George Washington’s birthday. Admission tickets will be distributed on-site upon arrival; a limited number of tickets are available. Mansion tours are timed. Mansion tour tickets will be distributed first come, first serve. Depending on the number of guests, there may be a 2-3 hour delay between your arrival and your Mansion tour time. Arrive early to receive the earliest tour times.

10:00am-3:00pm: Library of Congress Open House
Twice each year, the Library of Congress opens its magnificent Main Reading Room to share information about how the public can access the Library’s resources year-round. The Main Reading Room is located on the first floor of the Library’s Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St. SE, Washington, D.C.

10:30am-5:30pm: Community Day: Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Lion King on Broadway
A Community Day celebrating the 25th anniversary of The Lion King on Broadway. The festivities will include show-themed workshops led by Disney Theatrical Teaching Artists (separate passes required–information upon registration) and other in-museum activities for the whole family. 

1:00pm-3:00pm: George Washington’s Birthday Parade
The nation’s largest George Washington Birthday parade marches a one-mile route through the streets of his chosen hometown! Location: Old Town Alexandria.

DCPS February break & President’s Day Camps:
Breathing Space Yoga

Capitol Language Services

Confetti

CREATE Arts Center

DC-Ice

DC Way Soccer

Easy Spanish 123

Hoop Ed

Red Panda Art Studio

Silver Stars Gymnastics

Related post:
2023 Summer Camp Guide

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Registrations have started at most camps so enjoy finding the one best for your Bambinos and register soon.

Join this summer at Camp Arena Stage — where community and art make magic! 

Hosted on the beautiful grounds of Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School, Camp Arena Stage is a multi-arts full-day summer camp for ages 8 to 15. A place to explore, discover, and create. 

Campers choose their own schedules from activities in theater, music, visual arts, dance, filmmaking, writing and more, such as acting for the camera, hip-hop dance, musical theater, publishing the Camp Arena Stage newspaper, filming movie trailers and painting — all taught by professional artists and educators. It’s the perfect place to try something for the first time or take current skills to the next level. The skilled staff at Camp Arena Stage is dedicated to seeing, recognizing, and appreciating each individual for who they are and the art only they can make.

At the daily Noontime Show, campers can share their art as an individual, group or class. Whether it’s a musical theater song, an original hip-hop dance, a trumpet solo, hula hooping, or showing a Lego creation, campers can expect the most supportive audience ever! If your young artist doesn’t love the spotlight, that’s okay too. No one has to perform at Camp Arena Stage. There are many ways to be an artist. 

Campers and staff alike enjoy Camp Arena Stage because it brings together a diverse group of people who share a love of the arts to create a joyful community — hear what they have to say. Visit the Camp Arena Stage website to learn more and register today.

Camp Arena Stage will have three sessions in 2023!
Session #1: June 26 – July 7
Session #2: July 10 – July 21
Session #3: July 24 – August 4

Music & theatre camps:

Adventure Theatre Camps: Glen Echo, MD
Bach 2 Rock: Locations throughout DMV
Camp Arena Stage: NW, DC
Camp Levine: NW, DC, Bethesda, MD & Falls Church, VA
Camp Shakespeare: NW, DC
Dance & Gymnastics camps
Encore Stage: Arlington, VA
Imagination Stage: Bethesda, MD
Keegan Theatre: NW, DC
The Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic Arts: NW, DC
Traveling Players Ensemble: Tysons, VA
Young Artists of America: Bethesda, MD

Sports camps:

Bethesda Big Train Baseball: Bethesda, MD
Boating is Fun Camp: Key Bridge Boathouse
Breathing Space Kids Yoga: Capitol Hill, DC
Brit-Am Soccer: Bethesda, MD
Camp Olympia: Rockville, MD
Circle Yoga: NW, DC
CP Basketball Academy: Olney & Colesville, MD
Dance & Gymnastics camps
DC Fencers Club: Silver Spring, MD
DC Way: SE & NE, DC
Flag Star Football: Locations throughout DMV
Home Run Baseball Camp: NW, DC
HoopEd: Locations throughout DMV
Kids Elite Sports Camp: NW, DC
Koa: Bethesda, MD
My Gym (Camp starts at age 3): Potomac, MD
Nationals Baseball/Softball Day & Overnight Camp: Locations throughout DMV
Next Level Lacrosse: Bethesda, MD
Nike Tennis Camp: GW University
Pedalheads: Locations throughout DC
PPA: NW, DC & Bethesda, MD
Summer at Sienna (Basketball): Silver Spring, MD
Squash on Fire: NW, DC
The St. James: Northern, VA
TopGolf: National Harbor, MD & Gaithersburg, MD
Top Rank Soccer Academy: Potomac, MD
Trapeze School: SE, DC
Urban Evolution: Alexandria, VA
Virginia Outside/Fishing Adventures: Alexandria, Arlington, Falls Church, Fairfax, VA

Building, coding, educational, STEM & technology camps:

Apple Camp: Locations throughout DMV
ASDEC for Children: Silver Spring, MD & Herndon, VA
ClubSciKidz: Montgomery County
Code Ninjas: Alexandria, VA
Code WizardsHQ: Virtual
idTech: American University
KID Museum: Bethesda, MD
Lavern Camp: George Washington University Foxhall Campus
Mad Science Summer Camp: Locations throughout DMV
Summer at Sienna: Silver Spring, MD
Summer Institute for the Gifted: Georgetown University
The Lab School Summer: NW, DC
The Lane at Ivy City (Camp starts at age 3.5): NE, DC

Art camps:

Confetti is excited to offer two formats for summer camp in July and August 2023!

July Creative Arts Camp for Kids
July 10-14 : Art Inspired by Artists!
July 17-21 : All About Illustrations!
July 24-28: Paints Galore!
July 31-Aug 4th : Collage and Mixed Media!

Over the four weeks we will learn about the style and technique of various artists. Campers will practice with watercolor, acrylic, pencil sketching, oil pastels, collage, and other materials. Woven throughout our sessions will be threads of collaboration and an appreciation for imperfection and experimentation. Campers will learn how to embrace the creative process while building friendships based on a mutual love of making art. 

Detailed descriptions of each week are available here. 

Ages: Camp is best suited to children ages 5-10. Instructor will consider exceptions to suggested ages. Email if consideration is needed.

When: Camp runs from 9-3pm, Monday thru Friday, during weekly sessions starting July 10, 14, 24, 31

Confetti Signature August Camp
August 7-11: Science, Art, Baking, Oh My!
August 14-18: Super Sleuths Club
August 21-25: Building and Creating Workshop

Confetti’s Signature weekly August summer camps engage campers with a weekly theme through art, science, creation, and imagination. Campers will also have outdoor play time at local parks and plenty of active play inside as well! Our activities will include hands-on fun, like making slime, decorating cookies, puzzles and problem solving games, building gumdrop structures, and the like! Our camps receive rave reviews and typically sell out.  We look forward to welcoming you to Confetti’s August 2023 camps!

Who: Rising 1st – 6th Graders

Where: Confetti – 4545 42nd St NW – #109, Washington, DC 20016

When: 9 AM – 4 PM during weekly sessions August 7, 14, 21

All Fired Up: Bethesda, MD & NW, DC
Anna Banana Arts & Crafts: NW, DC
Confetti Creative Arts Camp: NW, DC
Creative Youth Sewing: Bethesda, MD
District Architecture Kids Camp: TBD
Red Panda Art Studio: Bethesda, MD
Strathmore Art Camp: Bethesda, MD
The Loft Collective: Takoma Park, MD

Multi-interest camps:

Since 1980, Steve & Kate’s Camp has put kids in charge of their own learning experience. Kids ages 4–12 choose from a variety of activities in real-time including, sewing, coding, building, baking, sports, and more! 

Families can buy any number of days, and use at any time–no weekly reservations required. Or, buy a Summer Pass, which covers the whole season. Either way, all unused Passes are automatically refunded at summer’s end. Lunch, snacks & all hours (8am–6pm) included. There are 5 locations in the Washington, DC area.

Adventure Links Day & Overnight Camp: Northern VA
Adventures on the Hill: Capitol Hill, DC & Takoma Park, DC
Aiden’s Village of Choice Summer: NW, DC
Audubon Naturalist Society: Chevy Chase, MD
Beauvoir Summer: NW, DC
Calleva Outdoor Adventure Camp: Poolesville, MD & Great Falls, VA
Camp Aristotle at The Auburn School: Silver Spring, MD & Chantilly, VA
Camp Sonshine: Silver Spring & Germantown, MD
CASA at Sheridan School: NW, DC
CCBC (Camp starting at age 2): NW, DC
Clara Barton Center for Children (Camp for ages 2-5): Cabin John, MD
Cleveland Park Club: NW, DC
CommuniKids Language Immersion (Camp starting at age 2.5): NW, DC & Falls Church, VA
Concord Hill School Preschool Camp: Chevy Chase, MD
Confetti: NW, DC
Congressional Camp: Falls Church, VA
Creative Summer at Holtan Arms: Bethesda, MD
Edlavitch DCJCC Camp: NW, DC
Headfirst Summer Camp: NW & NE, DC, Bethesda, MD, & VA
Henry’s Sweet Retreat: Bethesda, MD
Landon Summer: Bethesda, MD
Little Burgundy Farm Horse Camp: Alexandria, VA
Lowell School Camp: NW, DC
Meadowbrook Stables: Chevy Chase, MD
Potomac School: McLean, VA
Rock Creek Park Horse Center: NW, DC
Sidwell Summer: NW, DC & Bethesda, MD
Smithsonian Summer Camp: Washington, DC
Steve and Kates Camp: Capitol Hill, NW DC, Alexandria , VA & Arlington, VA
Summer at Burke (6th-12th grade): NW, DC
Summer at Georgetown Day School: NW DC
Summer at Norwood: Bethesda, MD
Summer at Sandy Spring: Sandy Spring, MD
Summer Horizons Day Camp at NPS: NW, DC
Summertimes: Alexandria, VA
Urban Adventure Squad: NW, DC
Valley Mill Camp: Germantown, MD
Washington Episcopal School: Bethesda, MD
Woodland Horse Center: Silver Spring, MD
YMCA Camps Day camp and overnight options: Locations throughout DMV

County camps:

Arlington County Summer Camps
Fairfax County Park Authority Summer Camps 
Montgomery County Parks & Recreation Summer Camps 
Washington, DC Parks & Recreation Summer Camps 

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S.P.I.E.S. 2: Flight of the Hawk

OCTOBER 29– NOVEMBER 20

Join S.P.I.E.S. in person, where it is more interactive than ever! This follow-up to the online hit S.P.I.E.S. & the Lost Treasure of Atlantis combines live theatre and filmed adventure scenes to create a collaborative and exciting experience where each audience gets to be the hero and solve the puzzles–and no two performances are alike.

“All 5-10 year-olds can be at the center of a spy story–decoding, problem solving, and ultimately saving the day! This show will send kids home feeling empowered.”
– Janet Stanford, Imagination Stage Founding Artistic Director

Performances:
Saturdays at 11:00am and Sundays at 11:00am and 1:00pm
JUST ADDED: Friday, November 11 at 7:00pm

Buy tickets today!

Make it a special S.P.I.E.S. Birthday party!
Birthday Parties at Imagination Stage come with a ticket discount, room rental, and on-site staff.

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The International School of Music is known for their music classes. They offer classes in-person as well as virtually. Contact The International School of Music to tailor a program for your Bambinos. Sign up for lessons here or call 301-365-5888.

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Adventure Theatre:  Join a musical theater class designed for children in grades K-5.

Anna Banana Arts and Crafts:  Offering small group art classes for children ages 2-8.

Bach 2 Rock: Weekly music and movement classes for toddlers.

Brazilian–American Cultural Center: What once offered Capoeira for youth and adults as well as Portuguese language classes, yoga, various types of Brazilian dance, youth art classes and more.

Brit-Am Soccer Academy: Small group soccer classes and lessons starting with toddlers and going up to 12th grade.

Children’s Art Studio: Virtual classes for children ages 4-13.

Circle Yoga: Yoga classes for all ages.

Creative Youth: Sewing classes that includes all materials for ages 7-17.

Dance & Gymnastics classes can be found here!

DC Soccer Club: Soccer program starting at age 3 going through high school.

District Dabble Lab: Dabblers will explore a new hands-on craft each week.

Happy Little Art Studio: Offering classes for a variety of ages.

Harmonic Music Studios: Offering music classes with most instruments to all ages.

Imagination Stage: For 40 years, Imagination Stage has offered programming that inspires youth to grow as artists and innovators. Programming inspires youth of all ages and abilities to grow as artists and innovators. 

International School of Music: Offering in-person and virtual music classes.

Miss Amy’s Music Makers: Offering music class for children under the age of 6.

Red Panda Art Studio: Art class for children ages 15 months to age 10.

School of Rock: Weekly music classes with an option to join a band!

Squash on Fire: Whether you are a beginner or an advanced player, the coaching staff has the talent and experience to help you improve your squash game.

The Loft Collective: Each art session offers new projects and materials for preschoolers through teens. All class programs emphasize confidence through competence, and teach compassion and connection to the inner and outer world.

Tinkergarten: Online circle time for families with children ages 0-8. A new Tinkergarten activity from this season’s Creativity curriculum will be revealed in each session, inspiring kids to reconnect with the outdoors and enjoy healthy, playful learning all week long. Each week, parents and caregivers get a how-to guide and see a demonstration of the activity, ask questions and get expert help on how to support their child.

Tunes 4 Tots: Music classes for a variety of ages.

Washington DC JCC: Variety of classes for many ages

Indoor gyms:
My Gym Bethesda & Potomac
Gymboree free first month of virtual classes

Related posts:
Yoga with your Bambino
Year-round classes

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The Enchantment of Spring at Synetic Theater: April 11-15, 9am – 3pm
(Arlington, VA)
Explore the hidden world around you in this week-long nature adventure! Join Synetic Theater for a week-long exploration camp through the hidden and magical worlds of Enchantment. Based on the popular children’s movie Encanto, this camp will give students the opportunity to find their magical ‘gift’ and use it to save the world! With an emphasis on creative and active play, students will work with Synetic Teaching artists to see the world in a whole new way. This camp will take place both indoors and outdoors and will include wacky experiments, a lot of games, and a focus on physical movement. We don’t talk about … how much fun this camp will be – you’ll need to see for yourself! Day-by-day and full-week options are available! Rising 1st Grade – 8th Grade

Urban Adventure Squad: April 11-15, 8:45am-3pm
(Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens)
Junior Ranger Adventure Squad is a creative partnership between Urban Adventure Squad and Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens with the goal to create meaningful connections to local National Parks and foster a lifelong love of environmental stewardship in students here in Washington, DC. Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, a historic National Park Service site located along the Anacostia River, is where we will spend our days hiking, exploring, learning, picnicking, and playing. This special Junior Ranger Adventure Squad programming is made possible thanks to scholarship funding provided by Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens who are deeply invested in our Ward 7 neighborhood. 

DC Department of Parks and Recreation: April 11-14, 2022, 9am-4pm
(Arthur Capper, Deanwood, Ferebee-Hope, Fort Davis, Jelleff, Palisades, Raymond, Rosedale, Turkey Thicket)
The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) offers a full-day camping option for 3-5 year-olds and 6-12 year-olds during the DC Public Schools (DCPS) spring break. The overarching theme for the camps will incorporate DPR’s “Move, Grow, and Be Green” philosophy, as we plant the seeds of personal development.

Homerun Baseball: April 11-15, 2022, 8:30am-2:30pm
(AU Park)
Players can expect a positive mental attitude environment featuring long round of ground balls, batting practice and two games a day. Our motto is “Talent is What You Have, Effort is What You Give”.

Confetti: April 11-15, 2022, 9am-4pm
(Tenleytown, DC)
Confetti fosters creativity, peer interaction, and positive thinking for elementary-aged children. This program encourages children to collaborate with one another through daily crafts, hands-on activities, and engaging games.

HoopED: April 11-15, 2022, 9am-3pm
(Various Locations)
HoopEd Spring Break Camps offers families an active and exciting child care option during the holiday break. Spring break is a busy time for HoopEd Nation and that is why we offer full or partial week sign ups for kids in grades 1-8! Spring Break Camps are the best way for kids to see their friends, stay active and avoid “break boredom”! See you on the courts and playground!

DC Way: April 11-15, 2022, 9am-3pm
(Tyler Elementary School & The RFK Fields)
There will be two different locations for different age groups. Camp provides players the opportunity to work on technical soccer skills as well as participate in fun games. Games like Tigers v Rabbits build adaptability in players to prepare them for on and off the field. Your child will get the most out of their spring break while developing both soccer and cognitive skills in just a week!

Silver Stars Gymnastics: April 11-18, 2022, 8:30am-4pm
(Silver Spring, MD)
Throughout the camp week the campers learn progressive gymnastics skills on all of the four Olympic events: vault, bars, balance beam, and floor exercise. In addition we incorporate other fun equipment: Tumble Trak, Double Mini, Olympic Competitive Trampolines, Rings, Zip Line and Rope.

CREATE Arts Center: April 11-18, 2022, 9am-3pm
(Silver Spring, MD)
Sign up for individual days or the entire break! Each camp day features different art adventures for ages 6-12.

My Gym Potomac: April 11-18, 2022, 1pm-4pm
(Potomac, MD)
Drop your kids off for three hours of cool and nonstop fun at My Gym including games, crafts, gymnastics and sports! 3yrs to 9yrs.

Related posts
Spring classes
Easter basket ideas & Spring gift ideas

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P.Nokio: A Hip-Hop Musical

February 26 – March 27

Book and Lyrics by Psalmayene 24

Music by Nick “tha 1da” Hernandez

Directed by Tony Thomas

For your comfort, shows are capped at 50% audience capacity.

G.Petto is an ingenious computer games designer who one day discovers that his newest game character, P.Nokio, can live outside the computer! G.Petto is thrilled at the prospect of having a “son,” and with the help of the Graffiti Fairy, he teaches P.Nokio how to become a real boy. But, P.Nokio falls in with con artists and finds himself in a web of lies that endangers his father. To save G.Petto, P.Nokio must wise up, keep it real, and learn that words and truth are the mightiest weapons of all. A completely contemporary, high-energy musical update of Pinocchio that will have your kids dancing in their seats. Best for ages 5-11.

Purchase tickets here.

Imagination Stage is a holistic theatre arts organization for all children and youth. For more information about our shows, classes, and camps, please visit our website.

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Monday, February 21, 2022:

8:00am-5:00pm: Washington’s Birthday Celebration at Mt. Vernon
Celebrate the first President on the most exciting day of the year for FREE or pay admission any other day, children under 5 are free! Story time, character performances, card making, birthday cake and more. See link above for a complete list of the day’s events! Also, taking place Tuesday, Feb 22: 9:00am to 4:00pm.

9:00am-5:00pm: National Museum of the United States Army
Discover techniques used by the U.S. Army’s first spymaster: George Washington. Winning the Revolutionary War took cunning as well as courage. He built a robust spy network to learn about the enemy’s plans and best thwart them. Children ages 4-12 are invited to experiment with codes, secret writing, and spy techniques at the Experiential Learning Center. Participation is free and included with a general admission ticket.

9:30am: Harambe at BloomBars
Ten years and more than 1,600 shows later, Harambee at BloomBars has become a Washington DC institution and a cultural/moral compass for thousands of parents and youth. In Swahili, Harambe means “All pull together.” At BloomBars, Harambe is the practice of hope, possibility and compassion – basically, all the things that happen when we all come together. Think of it as your little one’s first opportunity to express his or her voice (into a microphone), dance, play a drum or percussion instrument, shout, or sing-along to songs that build character, confidence and community. With more than 10 years of experience in youth development, education and conflict resolution, program instructor Baba Ras D’s “Harambee” is a morning jolt of inspiration for parents, caregivers and children.

10:00am-5:30pm: National Museum of American History
Check out the American Presidency exhibit, The First Ladies contributions, George Washington sculpture, Star Spangled flag and anthem that plays on the second floor and more. Be sure to visit the kids Spark!Lab where they will become inventors. 

11:30am: Disney on Ice
Grab your Mickey ears and get ready for non-stop fun when 50 of your favorite Disney friends come to life through world-class ice skating.

1:00pm-3:00pm: George Washington Birthday Parade in Alexandria
The largest parade in the USA that celebrates Washington’s Birthday – in his chosen hometown! It winds through a one-mile route along the historic streets of Old Town on President’s Day.

Visit:

• The White House
• President Lincoln’s Cottage
• The Washington Monument
• Lincoln Memorial
• Thomas Jefferson Memorial
• Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial
• Woodrow Wilson House

Getaways:

• Overnight trips for the entire family
• 13 overnight adult getaways
• 15 family friendly hikes

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