Best Virginia Art Camps Summer 2025-26 Directory

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: In Person and Virtual Camp - for students all across the U.S. and other parts of the world.

6 exciting tracks to choose from:

Foundation: Data Science
Master: AI Model building with code
Full Immersion: AI Model and Research
Design Thinking and AI
AI in Business and Entrepreneurship
Beginner: AI with low code/ no code
STEAM in AI Students have the opportunity to work on exciting AI Projects across Industries, Domains and Careers mentored by AI/ ML Engineers and Data Scientists from the Industry.

Exciting News!! STEAM in AI Intensive is coming to Santa Clara University in the Bay Area this Summer. Get a taste of Silicon Valley, Learn AI and do Research. Check out the Commuter and Residential Programs.

STEAM in AI is Developed by former Stanford and UC Berkeley Adjunct Professor, MIT Mentor $100K Entrepreneurship Competition, Data and AI Ethics thought leader from Silicon Valley, Generative AI Ethics Keynote Speaker for the U.S. Military and the California Department of Education.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Students may apply for a need based scholarship. Scholarship is based on a lot of factors including availability of funds. Application does not guarantee a scholarship. Eligibility Criteria: Must be a student living in the U.S., must have a copy of the most recent U.S. IRS Tax Return. Preference will be given to student recommendations by Partner Schools. Our Nonprofit DataEthics4All 501(c)(3) EIN 85-3148963 provides need based Scholarships to Students to participate in the STEAM in AI Program based on the availability of funds.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Start a STEAM in AI Chapter to find all year round opportunities for students to learn artificial intelligence and ethics, leadership and volunteering. Volunteers can even accrue those hours towards the Presidential Volunteer Service Award. Learn More: Our Camp Website Link: steaminai.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit the Website: Our Camp Website Link: STEAMinAI.org for complete information

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Our Camp Website Link: steveandkatescamp.com

CAMP FACILITIES: From modern amenities to rustic and wilderness settings we are sure to fit your needs. For our campers we have rustic hogans and cabins, pristine Lake Shalom for our waterfront activities, two outdoor amphitheaters, two dining facilities and over 6 miles of groomed trails to discover.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Hat Creek Camps & Conferences offers both traditional overnight (residential) camp, family camp and day camps.

Our staff members are fully trained to include American Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguard Certifications as well as ARC First Aid and CPR. Our Ropes Course Instructors are trained by certified ACCT Instructors and obtain Site Specific Certifications. Our staff go through an extensive two week and three week training course designed to meet the needs of our campers. We have on staff licensed medical personnel as well as LSW and Professional Counselors if needed. The Camp Director has over 18 years in the camping profession and holds the American Camping Association Camp Directors Course Certificate.

Although we serve ALL children and families, our primary mission of Hat Creek Camps and Conferences – A Ministry of Patrick Henry Family Services is to provide disadvantaged children with an opportunity to experience Christian camp, and to act as an identifier of family issues facing our culture today.

One of the the great things about Hat Creek Camps and Conferences is our vision is to glorify Jesus Christ while honoring the traditions and values of Patrick Henry, exemplifying the great virtues of Christianity through the ministries of camping and conferences in a modern context. We desire to be one of the top summer camps in VA, providing team building venues such as our ropes course, rock climbing wall and canoeing. - See more at: Our Camp Website Link: www.hatcreekcamps.org

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Camp Scholarships are available for those in financial need. Please contact our main office for more information of visit Our Camp Website Link: www.hatcreekcamps.org to download a camp scholarship form.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Camp
June 30- July 5, 2014

Daily Programs and Activities for you and your family to choose from like: Swimming, High and Low Ropes Course, 35’ Climbing Wall, Horseback Riding, Field Games, Arts & Crafts, Wilderness Activities and Skills, Archery, Air Rifles, The Monsoon Mud Pit, Camp Fires, Gaga, Beach Volleyball, Hay Rides, The Aqua Zip Line, Fishing and Canoeing and much, much more!

Opportunities for early morning devotions overlooking the lake or to enjoy an evening program with a Guest Speaker who will challenge you and your family in many ways or just sit around the fire and relax.

Enjoy July 4 at Red Hill (The final resting place of Patrick Henry) which will include a pass for your family to see the awesome fireworks show and more.*
You can even select a day at Hat Creek Golf Course.*
You can also enjoy the peace and quiet of hiking six miles of trails and along the Little Falling River during your stay exploring the many areas of solitude and reflection.

Or you can just sit back and relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings that Hat Creek is blessed to have, all the while meeting new friends and other families.

All meals are included (snacks are not included, but will be available in our camp store).

Price varies with choice of lodging:
Screened In Hogans (Sleeps 7) 4 Available w/bath house $425.00. Winter Hogans (Sleeps 7) 4 Available w/bath house $450.00. Cabins (Sleeps 12) 2 Available w/bath house $475.00. Tree Houses (Sleeps 12-15) 2 Available – No bath house $325.00. Tenting Areas With Bath House $350.00. Retreat Center (2&3 Bed Rooms) Private Rooms/Shared Bath $525.00.

These prices are for a family of four. Additional cost of $25 per person for food and $10 per person per week for lodging. *There is an additional cost for these options. TBD. HCCC will not meet dietary needs; however our food selections are healthy choices and are of the utmost quality. You and your family will enjoy line service and eat in our Dining Hall.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We are a year round facility available for retreats, conferences, family reunions, corporate usage, weddings and any other type of gatherings you can imagine. We are here to serve you.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For complete information please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.hatcreekcamps.org for more information and visit our "camp" side.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are always looking for qualified staff to come alongside and to help us serve these children.  Please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.hatcreekcamps.org for more information.

CAMP FACILITIES: Our locations vary throughout the county, including Community Centers, schools, and church-sites.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We currently run over 15 different camps: Shakespeare Classics, Musical Revue, Camp Comedy Studios Teen Film, Shakespeare's Shorts, Improvisation and Physical Comedy, Sketch Comedy and Performance, Page to Stage, Creative Drama, and theme-focused preschool camps (ETC Beginnings).

OTHER CAMP INFO: The Educational Theatre Company (ETC) is a group of professional theater artists who seek to change the world by helping to unlock the creative and collaborative potential of children and adults by sharing with them our passion for theater arts through school and community based programs in the National Capital Area.

ETC's programs focus on discovering and fostering the creative impulse of each individual. We provide a safe and structured environment where students can explore their own creativity, take risks and conquer challenges.

ETC is committed to nurturing the next generation of theatre artists and educating future theatre patrons about the joys of live theatre. The company's teaching models instill self-confidence and build important life-skills as well as educating students in acting and drama techniques.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camps run throughout the summer: June 24-August 23. Please refer to our website for specific camp session information.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Join us this summer for an exciting theatre adventure! In this two-week camp, Teaching Artists will channel the energy and imagination of campers ages 4-9 through story drama and character creation. Students will explore their creativity through movement, crafts, and theatre games during this two-week camp. Students ages 6 and up will experiment with scripted drama. Each session will feature a unique theme and final performance. Staff to participant ratio 1:7.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: To ensure the participation of all interested students, Encore Stage & Studio offers a limited number of full and partial scholarships for all of our classes and camps. To apply for a scholarship, please fill out the Scholarship Application Form and mail it to the attention of our Registrar, Leigh Troutman, at Encore Stage & Studio, PO Box 969, Arlington VA 22216.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: “Theater by kids, for kids!” Encore Stage & Studio has been serving children and their families in Arlington for 47 years. Their mission is to build life-long appreciation for live theater by involving young people in all aspects of theater arts — onstage, backstage, in the classroom, and in the audience. Encore achieves this through two primary avenues: high quality, developmentally appropriate theatrical productions that are by and for young people, and enriching, curriculum-enhancing educational classes, workshops and summer programs. Encore Stage will perform and offer an activity featuring theatre and improv games for children and families, run by their performers (ages 9–18) and supervised by their Director.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Encore Stage & Studio's mission is to build life-long appreciation for live theater by involving young people in all aspects of theater arts — onstage, backstage, in the classroom, and in the audience.

Encore Stage & Studio is the artistic home for young people in the Washington, DC area, and a national leader in children’s theatre. We are an incubator of young talent providing challenging and diverse opportunities in the arts.

We Love Theatre. Theatre has the unique power to enrich the lives of young people by using imagination to explore big ideas. We strive to be an ambassador for the arts in our community, by providing wholesome, family entertainment at affordable prices. We are cultivating the next generation of artists and patrons.

Kids Come First. Children are at the heart of our mission, and we believe they have a vital role to play in the larger artistic community. Encore empowers, respects, and mentors children, offering them opportunities for artistic expression and growth in a safe and nurturing environment.

We Expect Excellence. We are professionals onstage and off. Encore acts with integrity and produces quality productions and classes. We expect 110% from everyone, every time. We teach our participants the life skills they need to succeed as citizens.

We Encourage Inclusiveness. We value unique perspectives and believe that an artistic community is enhanced through diversity of all types. Encore is a safe place where children can express themselves.

We Connect Communities. We are a hub of excitement with the goal of connecting our participants and our audiences with the community at large. Alliances with other organizations strengthen the fabric of our community.

Education Empowers. Theatre is the medium we use to foster creativity and promote reading and critical thinking. We believe our classes and productions complement and enrich in-school learning.

We Build Leaders. We know that leadership makes a difference. We give our participants the poise and confidence to develop as leaders, while encouraging peer mentorship and teamwork.

Our History
Encore Stage & Studio was incorporated as The Children’s Theatre of Arlington in 1967. To date, we have produced over 175 shows. Last season, over 200 young people participated as cast or crew members and almost 9,000 people enjoyed Encore’s performances.

Today, Encore has grown to include our production season and school year education classes and summer programs. Encore presents five fully realized productions each year under the guidance and direction of experienced theater professionals. Encore is unique in offering dramatic productions in which every actor and every behind–the-scenes technician is a young person under 18 years of age. Our summer production program, casts youth ages 15 and older, as well as college students and adult community members. Encore’s multi-age structure encourages mentoring and role modeling between older and younger participants. Our production opportunities are provided to participants at no cost.

In conjunction with, and as a foundation for, our on-stage productions, Encore offers a year-round series of theater classes, workshops, and summer camps. Stage Door, Scenes for Tweens, and It’s Elementary. Literacy and playwriting have become an important focus within our educational programming through Encore’s “Play-Ground” for middle school students.

In addition, we have recently started a number of creative programs designed to expand our reach in the community and our offerings for our students. These include the Musical Theatre Intensive, for singers in the 8th grade and older; the Encore Traveling Theatre Club, through which Encore participants attend plays at other theaters in the area, including Arena Stage, The Roundhouse Theatre, and Signature Theatre; and Evenings with the Pros, in which Encore participants take acting workshops from local professional actors.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session 1: June 23 – July 3, 2014 (Williamsburg Middle School)
Theme: Clowning Around

Session 2: July 7 – July 18, 2014 (Williamsburg Middle School)This session is currently full. E-mail info[AT]encorestage.org if you’d like to be on the waiting list.
Theme: Fairytales

Session 3: July 21 – August 1, 2014 (Williamsburg Middle School)
Theme: Mystery Theatre

Session 4: August 4 – August 15, 2014 (Theatre On the Run Shirlington)
Theme: Adventures of My Favorite Hero

Session 5: August 18 – August 29, 2014 (Theatre On the Run Shirlington)
Theme: Fables of Friendship

Fees: $730 Full day $365 Half day

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Camp Aides:
Camp Aides are vital to making all of Encore’s summer camp programs run smoothly. Aides’ responsibilities differ slightly for each camp, but may include assisting with the set-up and clean-up of camp spaces, leading short theatre games or warm-up activities, helping to supervise extended hours, working on the final camp production, and modeling good behavior for the campers. Previous experience with theatre is a plus, and an affinity for working with younger children is a must.
Aides for It’s Elementary and Scenes for Tweens must be at least 14 years old. Aides for Stage Door must be at least 16. Any Aide under age 16 must have a valid work permit, which can obtained from his or her school. All aides are paid a stipend for their work. Visit This Website Link to download an application.

Technical Theatre Intern
Job Summary: The Stage Management/Technical Theatre Intern will have the opportunity to work with theatre professionals and theatre students as part of Encore’s production and education team. This internship includes two primary responsibilities: stage managing Encore’s summer production and teaching at Encore’s Tech Camp.

As the stage manager for Once Upon a Mattress, the intern will work with Encore’s production staff to deliver a fully-staged musical. This includes helping to supervise a primarily high-school aged run crew and ASMs, as well as a cast made up of high schoolers, college students, and adults.
As the lead teaching artist with Encore’s Tech Camp, the intern will develop and implement engaging lesson plans focused on a variety of aspects of technical theatre, and will supervise a small group of students ages 11-15 as they serve as the run crew for Stage Door’s production of Peter Pan Jr.

Qualifications: The intern must be a current undergraduate student or recent college graduate. The intern should possess demonstrable knowledge of technical theatre and a strong affinity for working with middle and high school students. The intern should have a professional demeanor, excellent organizational skills, a willingness to be flexible, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team of artists and educators. Previous experience in stage management is required. Previous experience in teaching is highly recommended.

Commitment: Approximately nine weeks between the end of May and the end of July 2014. Must be available weekdays, evenings, and weekends.

Peter Pan Jr.: Tech Camp begins June 30 and runs through July 11. Performances will take place on the evening of July 10 and the afternoon on July 11.

Once Upon a Mattress: Auditions are scheduled for May 27 and 28, with callbacks on May 29. Performances will take place July 18—27, 2014. This position requires primarily afternoon, evening, and weekend work, as dictated by rehearsal calendar.

Location: Encore’s offices are located at 3700 South Four Mile Run Drive in Arlington. Camps are held at locations throughout Arlington. Transportation is the responsibility of the Intern.
Stipend: $1500 for the summer.

To Apply: Please send cover letter and resume no later than Friday, March 14, 2014 to Caroline Schreiber, Programs Manager, Encore Stage & Studio, PO Box 969, Arlington, VA 22216 or email to caroline.schreiber[AT]encorestage.org with the subject line “Technical Theatre Internship.”

Teaching Artist for It’s Elementary:
Encore Stage & Studio seeks energetic, imaginative, and organized Teaching Artists for It’s Elementary, our summer camp program for children ages 4—9.

Applicants must have a college degree and previous teaching experience. Desired skills include strong interpersonal skills, excellent classroom management, creativity, flexibility, and a passion for working with elementary school children. Teaching Artists must be responsible individuals who are able to work independently and as part of a team of educators to foster creative expression in students. Successful applicants will have experience in designing age-appropriate curriculum around a provided camp theme.

Each session of It’s Elementary runs for two weeks, with the entire program spanning all 10 weeks of summer. This is a contracted position; please indicate your availability in your cover letter. Encore offers competitive pay. Teaching Artists will be required to submit to a background check before beginning employment with Encore.

To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and a sample lesson plan to Caroline Schreiber, Programs Manager, at caroline.schreiber[AT]encorestage.org with the subject line, “It’s Elementary teaching application.”

CAMP FACILITIES: GMU's Performing Arts Building (black box theaters) and spaces within the Center for the Arts Concert Hall.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Fun, fast-paced camp taught by professional teaching artists. Acting, voice, movement, on-camera, musical theater, improvisation and more! Weekly sessions with final performances. Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.afyp.org for more details.

OTHER CAMP INFO: AFYP celebrates 15 years of fun, challenging classes for ages 5 - adult taught by theater professionals. After-school programs, weekend classes, summer acting camps, birthday parties, school tour productions and plays and films featuring young actors! We work in conjunction with GMU's Potomac Arts Academy to bring the best in theater, music and art training to the Northern Virginia community.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July 1 - August 2, 2013
Please see website for complete schedule and price information.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:

*June 18-22 – Fantasy and Superheroes Camp*
Ages 5-11
At Brambleton Corner Clubhouse
42255 Palladian Blue Terr., Brambleton, VA 20148
$295 for Full-Day Camp (9:00-4:00), $180 for Half-Day Camp (9:00-12:30)

*June 25-29 – Mystery Playhouse Camp*
Ages 5-11
At Windmill Community Center
21400 Windmill Dr., Ashburn, VA 20147
$295 for Full-Day Camp (9:00-4:00), $180 for Half-Day Camp (9:00-12:30)

*July 2-6 (NO Camp on July 4) – Comedy and Improv Camp*
Ages 5-11
At Brambleton Corner Clubhouse
42255 Palladian Blue Terr., Brambleton, VA 20148
$236 for Full-Day Camp (9:00-4:00), $144 for Half-Day Camp (9:00-12:30)

*July 9-13 – Fables and Fairytales Camp*
Ages 5-11
At Brambleton Corner Clubhouse
42255 Palladian Blue Terr., Brambleton, VA 20148
$295 for Full-Day Camp (9:00-4:00), $180 for Half-Day Camp (9:00-12:30)

*July 16-20 – Fantasy and Superheroes Camp*
Ages 5-11
At St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church
201 E. Frederick Dr., Sterling, VA 20164
$295 for Full-Day Camp (9:00-4:00), $180 for Half-Day Camp (9:00-12:30)

*July 30-August 3– Comedy and Improv Camp*
Ages 5-11
At Windmill Community Center
21400 Windmill Dr., Ashburn, VA 20147
$295 for Full-Day Camp, $180 for Half-Day Camp (9:00-12:30)

*August 14-18, 9:00-3:30 – Comedy and Improv Camp*
Ages 6-12
At Loudoun Country Day School
20600 Red Cedar Dr., Leesburg, VA 20175
$350 for Full-Day Camp

To register for this camp, visit Our Camp Website Link: www.LCDS.org

CAMP FACILITIES: The Nature Bus is a beautiful air-conditioned and heated vehicle designed to connect people with nature on guided eco tours.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: This camp is led by two certified elementary school teachers. Suzanne is the Owner and Operator of The Nature Bus. In addition to being a Certified Master Naturalist, she is also a Licensed elementary school teacher (Pre-K – 6; Gifted endorsement in the State of Virginia), a Certified Yoga Instructor, a Water Safety Instructor, Wilderness First Aid Certified and she also holds a CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) to operate the bus. Suzanne is also CPR and First Aid Certified by the American Red Cross for Adults and Pediatrics. Stephanie is a Licensed elementary school teacher (Pre-K-6), a Certified Yoga Instructor, and CPR and First Aid Certified by the American Red Cross for Adults and Pediatrics.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
SESSION DATES: July 11-15
AGES: 7-10
TIME: 9 am – 3 pm
PRICE: $250/camper

CAMP FACILITIES: Through our diverse array of buildings and spaces, we can accommodate up to 130 overnight guests in winterized facilities, and house indoor meetings for up to 160. Your group can take advantage of our great hiking trails, boating on the reservoir, swimming pool, ball-fields, archery range, ziplines and observatory. Or have the whole event outside, at our picnic shelters, family campsites, or outdoor chapel!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Founded in 1964 by the Presbyterian Church of the United States of America, Makemie Woods teaches essential relationship skills in a radically accepting Christian community. In the context of both traditional overnight camps or high-adventure trip camps, campers discover the joy of making friends that can last a lifetime. Traditional activities include swimming, canoeing, campfires, crafts, Bible study, and other recreation. There are focus camps for music and drama, and high adventure for rafting, rock climbing, caving, and more.

Makemie Woods teaches essential relationship skills in a radically accepting Christian community. In the context of both traditional overnight camps or high-adventure trip camps, campers discover the joy of making friends that can last a lifetime. Traditional activities include swimming, canoeing, archery, zip-lining, campfires, crafts, Bible study, and other recreation. There are focus camps for music and drama, and high adventure for rafting, rock climbing, caving, and more.

Our staff is made up of approximately 30 dedicated, Christ-loving, fun individuals, recruited from the US and from all over the world. Counselors are at least 18 years old and in most cases have finished at least one year of college. Every staff member is certified in first aid and CPR at a minimum. Many staff members have more extensive certification such as lifeguarding, canoe instruction, water safety instruction, wilderness first aid, etc. We have an EMT and several First Aid instructors on our staff. Each staff member submits an application, participates in an extensive interview, and undergoes a criminal background history check. References are required, and checked. Nothing is more important to us than your camper's safety!

As a certified member of the American Camp Association, Makemie Woods voluntarily adheres to over 600 standards for camping health and safety to ensure that your children receive the care and attention that they deserve. Makemie Woods is also part of the Christian Camp and Conference Association.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: YES campers (rising 11th and 12th graders) enjoy Makemie Woods fun and participate in group building, faith, and leadership development. Spend the first 10 days engaging in service projects and learning skills for working with children. In the last week, they'll see what's it's like to be a counselor, living and working with a younger camper group. Encouraged for campers who in the future seek to serve on the MW staff.

The DOVE program. This program (for anyone age 16 and rising from 11th grade) recruits and trains persons who are interested in serving as Volunteer Staff during the summer camp program at Makemie Woods. DOVEs are trained to specific tasks within the camp program, especially helping with campers with special needs.

Visit our website for additional application and/or call the camp office for program specifics.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer a tiered pricing model for individual camp sessions and full scholarships for needy families that wish to send their kids to camp. Visit our website or call the camp office for these specifics.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Located between Williamsburg and Richmond VA, Makemie Woods offers an attractive setting for your next conference or retreat. We can serve up to 130 guests in seven winterized buildings, with flexible and functional meeting spaces, great dining, and 275 acres of hardwood forest, a reservoir, and many recreation opportunities to explore and enjoy!

Our facilities are available mid-August to mid-June to all groups without regard to race, sex, age or national origin for the following events:retreats, meetings, conferences, picnics, school trips, quilting groups, silent retreats, wilderness camping, nature study, family reunions, training events, environmental education, home school outings, scrapbooking retreats, , We offer a diverse range of programming activities which includes swimming, canoeing, archery, zip-lining and using our observatory to view stars and planets.

Visit our website for additional application and/or call the camp office for program specifics.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Makemie Woods also serves as an EcoEternity Forest site. For additional information, please consult our website or call our office.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For a complete list of our various camp sessions, dates and fees, please consult our website at the following links:

Camp Descriptions: Our Camp Website Link: www.makwoods.org

Camp Schedule: Our Camp Website Link: www.makwoods.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Counselors:
At least 18 years old and one year out of high school. Serve as leaders and Christian role models to 4-7 campers per session, responsible for their welfare and guiding them through their daily routine. Salary: $220/wk

*Additional remuneration for lifeguard certification ($10/wk) and 21 or older with a clean driving record acceptable to our insurance company ($20/wk)

Cooperation Coach:
At least 18 years old and one year out of high school. Works one-on-one with campers who need additional attention to help them work through behavior issues or help them learn to contribute their group. This position is well-suited for someone studying psychology or child development, and can be used to fulfill internship requirements. Salary $230/week.

Lifeguards:
At least 18 years old and one year out of high school, Lifeguard certification required, WSI preferred. Serve as lifeguard at the pool, assist with other camp programs as assigned. Salary: $230/week

Medical Professional:
At least 21 years old, RN or EMT certification preferred, will consider someone with a BSN waiting for boards. Oversees medical care for campers and staff. Salary negotiable and dependent upon experience. Contact us for details.

Pool Manager:
At least 21 years old, Lifeguard certification required, WSI preferred. Responsible for maintaining the pool facility as well as lifeguarding, swim instruction. Salary: $240/week

Waterfront Director/Trip Manager:
At least 21 years old preferred, younger applicants (18+) can be considered. Lifeguard certification and whitewater canoeing experience required, canoe instruction certification preferred. Directs and maintains the boating program (canoes and rowboats), leads and/or packs off-site trips. Salary: $240/week

Recreation and Crafts Director:
At least 18 years old and one year out of high school. Directs daily program of crafts and recreation for campers of various ages, maintains supplies and inventory. Salary: $220/week

Digital Media:
At least 18 years old and one year out of high school. Responsible for taking daily photographs and video footage of camp, including group pictures for the week, compiling and editing footage for weekly dvd/cd's. Salary: $220/week

For all positions at Makemie Woods, room and board is valued at $180/week. Applicants with Makemie Woods Summer Staff experience receive additional remuneration. All staff will be required to have Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR Certification prior to the start of the staff training. Travel reimbursement for persons who come from more than 65 miles away up to $75.

For more specifics about the Makemie Woods Summer Camp Program, visit our website at the link below or call our camp office!

Please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.makwoods.org

CAMP FACILITIES: One in-person camp will be held at the Georgetown Public Library in July 2025, located in Sussex County, DE.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Beginner coding skills are taught helping children learn sequencing and terms that grown up coders use everyday to create video games and more. Math and Science activities engage your child in learning and our ARTS program helps students understand how computer artists work in the field.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: This program can also be delivered through our TUTORING service by appointment during the summer.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Online camps such as summer, holiday and school break camps run for 2.5 hours and cost $55 for the session.
1-hour classes run all year long and currently cost $20 per class.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 3 cabins with bunk bed accomodations, 2 bathhouses with hot water showers, outdoor swimming pool, arts & crafts center, leisure center, 2 large riding arenas, a cross country course, wooded trails with foxhunting jumps, and close by to local restaurants/drive in movie theaters, and state parks for field trips.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We are a family run riding camp that specializes in keeping our program small in order to provide excellent instruction in riding and horsemanship from beginner to advanced levels. Many of our students have gone on to become equine professionals and even run their own barns and competed at the grand prix level.

We strive to teach all levels of riders to become knowledgable horsemen and women in a safe, friendly, and fun environment.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: CIT program available to veteran campers age 16 & 17.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: There is a scholarship program offered, the Nan Scholarship Fund. Information on how to apply is available on our website.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Riding lessons, trail rides, and weekend vacations are available at New Meadow year round by appointment.

OTHER CAMP INFO: New Meadow is a working horse farm all year round, not just a summer camp. There are lessons & trail rides, a training program, and boarding opportunities at our facility.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
We run an 8 week program, with a 4 week, 3 week, 1 week, 7 or 8 week sessions.

CAMP FACILITIES: Homeschool Resources Group is an 8,000 sq ft education facility. We offer science and robotics labs, a library, a warehouse work space, and several individual classrooms.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Homeschool Resources Group teacher bios are detailed, and can be found on our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.homeschoolresourcesgroup.org

Our STEAM program is hosted by Lord of the Bricks Robotics, our award-winning robotics teams at the Homeschool Resources Group. The team has advanced to FIRST Virginia State Championships each year, and has advanced to East Super Regional Championships in the 2013-2014 season. They were also a Google Lunar X-Prize Moonbots competition round I winner. The teams' head coach is engineer and SolidWorks Engineering's Women in Engineering May spotlight recipient Shari Robinson.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Camps offer Early Bird discounts for enrollment by March 1. Multi-camp discounts are available, as well as layaway plans.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: During the year, we offer educational and recreational activities to support and supplement families educating at home, either full time or after school. We welcome all ages.

We offer an extensive and impressive collection of classes activities that benefit both college- and career-bound students of all ages. Please visit our website for our upcoming class schedules.

We also offer competitive and educational robotics teams for kids ages 6-18. Our competition season begins in September. Spaces are limited; please contact us for more information.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Homeschool Resources Group also offers summer and year-round tutoring and small classes in various academic subjects.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Homeschool Resources Group offers weekly sessions throughout the entire summer. Camps are Monday through Friday, 9am to 12pm ($165). We offer an full day program, allowing campers to experience additional activities from noon until 4pm ($255). Extended day options allow for supervised activities from 8:30-5:30 ($50/session). Please visit our website for details.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Teen camp counselors are welcome during our camps!  Camp counselors receive a modest stipend for working with the Homeschool Resources Group during the summer.

Instructors of all types are always welcome year-round!

CAMP FACILITIES: Ours in not a camp per se - we just do special 4 week summer classes for all ages in June and July.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our teacher is Cheryl Felicia Rhoads who is pictured at left below in her Mother Goose costume in the 1990s. Cheryl earned her B.A. in Theatre Arts from the University of Iowa. After college, Cheryl's further formal training included studies with Josephine Forsberg at The Players Workshop of The Second City and with co-founder and Artistic Director Jeff Perry at the Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago. Cheryl was also a member of The Second City National Touring Company. She worked for 20 years in Hollywood as a professional actress, comedy coach, assistant voice casting agent, voice-over artist, director, and producer of comedy shows. In the 1990s, Cheryl's comedy classes for kids and teens were rated as "Best in L.A." by the alternative news weekly New Times Los Angeles.

Cheryl is also an individual acting coach who offers private lessons for actors who need help to prepare for auditions. She also teaches beginners and advanced actors practical advice about monologues, scene study, and improvisation with an emphasis on how to practice good diction and non-verbal communication skills that can often make an audition more effective and memorable.

Since 1995, Cheryl has taught acting to about 6,200 children, teens, and adults in both California and Virginia. When Cheryl worked in Chicago, she was nominated for a local Emmy Award and won a Joseph Jefferson Award for best actress in a revue. She also won a Drama Logue Theater Award for her performance in a revue in Los Angeles.

Cheryl was known to thousands of children in the 1990s for her starring role as Mother Goose in The Mother Goose Video Treasury. The musical nursery rhyme shows with puppets and live actors were very popular and favorably reviewed by Parents Magazine and are still sold today in the DVD format.

Cheryl also appeared on several network TV programs including as a series regular in the NBC show Against the Grain in 1993. She was also both a regular actor and a writer for The Motown Revue Starring Smokey Robinson in 1985. After re-locating from LA to Virginia In 2007, she started her own small acting school in the city of Falls Church for students from northern Virginia. But students also come from as far away as Baltimore, Frederick, Annapolis, Richmond, Haymarket, and Leesburg. Her school features small classes, private lessons, and audition-preparation coaching for advanced students who need as much individual time and attention as possible. Cheryl designs her classes and monolgues for all ages including adults without previous acting experience. Her students have been in films, won parts in school and community theater productions, and have filmed commercials and public service announcements.

Our new air-conditioned classroom offers ample free parking in front of a deluxe apartment complex club house that is located in a safe residential neighborhood near to the East Falls Church Orange Line Metro Stop and to major highways. Cheryl Rhoads is a proud member of the acting profession. See links below left to learn more about The Actors' Equity Association (AEA), FICORE in The Screen Actors Guild (SAG/AFTRA), The American Federation of Screen Actors and American Television and Radio Artists, The Writers' Guild of America (WGA), The Producers Guild of America (PGA), the Directors Guild of America (DGA) , and other fine organizations that support America's entertainment industry.

Thank you for visiting our site. You can see Cheryl's own acting demo below as a clip on You Tube or you may CLICK HERE to see her demo in a higher quality video but Quicktime 7 is needed to see it for best results.

Some of Cheryl's major film and TV credits can be found on her page on the Inernet Movie Database if you CLICK HERE.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: This is a private school.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We have classes for ages 8 to 80.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We have classes year round. See testimonials at Our Camp Website Link: www.cherylrhoads.com

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our Camp Website Link: www.cherylrhoads.com or call our office at 703-536-5786

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are a year round acting school.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our camp staff is a well-rounded group including: special education teachers, behavior specialists, Autism specialists, those trained in Speech and Language and Occupational Therapy, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and fine arts backgrounds among many others! Most importantly, we all love working with and learning with kids!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We also offer year-round social skills groups on Saturdays!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session 1 – June 29-July 10
Session 2 – July 13-24
Session 3 – July 27-August 7

Camp Hours are 9AM-3PM
Before-care 8AM-9AM (additional $50 week) limited spaces!
After-care 3PM-5PM (additional $100 week)
Session fee is $1450 per session; 5% discount offered if you sign up for ALL sessions.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We could always use reliable substitutes! Please email or call if interested!

socialskillsforlife2018[AT]gmail.com
703.712.9960

CAMP FACILITIES: Facilities and accommodations vary from trip to trip.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The Road Less Traveled as an organization was founded by Jim and Donna Stein in 1991, and has been successfully running safe, exciting, life-changing trips for teens ever since. Both Jim and Donna are still the current directors, and are integrally involved in every single aspect of the company. In the summer, they are on call 24/7, available both to parents as well as to our leaders in the field.

We are an ACA accredited organization with an impeccable track record. We believe in the process of accreditation. It allows us to compare our standards to other professionals in the industry. Our accreditation allows us to follow specific standards related to leader screening including use of application forms, reference checks, personal interviews, work history review, and background checks.

Many years ago, we were the first company serving young adults to require that all leaders have a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) medical certification. WFR training is far more advanced than standard first aid or wilderness first aid. In addition to this certification, we carry extensive first aid kits on all of our programs that include antibiotics and epinephrine. Contents, protocols, and standing orders are reviewed and updated every year by our Medical Director who is an MD.

Since our inception, RLT has been on the cutting edge of technological advances in communication. We began carrying Iridium satellite phones on all of our programs as soon as they were available. Today we continue to carry the latest in emergency communication systems. According to geographic location, programs are equipped with satellite phones, ground-to-air radios, and/or cellular phones providing the possibility of 24-hour access to medical help in case of emergency.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer many need-based scholarships and financial aid packages. Visit Geography of Hope's website to learn more: Our Camp Website Link: www.geographyofhope.org

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We offer Gap Year, custom trips as well as family programs in the winter, spring, and at the end of the summer. Please contact us at 773-342-5200 with any questions.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Flights, travel arrangements, and other trip-specific information is available on our website.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit our Program Chart to see all trips, dates, and prices: Our Camp Website Link: www.theroadlesstraveled.com

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Trip Leader/Co-Leader

Travel domestically and/or internationally with a group of high-school and/or middle-school students, monitoring and facilitating community service, language/cultural immersion, and/or wilderness adventure trips

Minimum Qualifications
• Minimum of 21 years of age
• Minimum of a bachelor's degree or in the process of completing a degree. Equivalent experience working with teenagers in related field will be considered if not currently enrolled in school
• Experience Previous program leader experience working with and or teaching young people age ranging in age between 12-19. Knowledge of and experience with group dynamics, teaching or facilitating groups, supervision of meal planning, food preparation and cooking, managing logistics. Ability to teach program specific skills, environmental awareness, and related scientific, cultural, and historical knowledge pertaining to the regions through which you will travel and their relationship to each other.
• Strong Physical Condition
• Current CPR for the professional rescuer
• Current Wilderness First Responder, WEMT or EMT certification
• Current Red Cross lifeguard or Swiftwater rescue certifications preferred but not mandatory
• Current unrestricted valid drivers license with no major convictions during the previous three year period; driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, reckless driving, hit and run, homicide or assault with a motor vehicle, drag racing, operating a motor vehicle without the owner's consent, license suspended or revoked within the previous three year period for accidents and or moving violations. Driving record should reflect no more than three moving violations and/or chargeable accidents during the previous three years

• For Adventure Programs: Knowledge of three or more wilderness travel methods. Whitewater rafting, sea kayaking, international trekking, biking, backpacking, technical rock or ice climbing and mountaineering. Mandatory requirements for adventure trips include: the ability to lead groups of students on backpacking trips of three to eight days, ability to comfortably lead through remote wilderness areas. This includes, but is not limited to, backpacking preparations, backcountry travel, route finding, campsite selection, equipment maintenance, Leave No Trace camping techniques in desert and alpine terrain and proper protocol in dense bear country.

All leaders must possess the ability to make prudent decisions in adverse conditions. International Service Learning and Language Immersion Programs: Leaders and must be highly proficient or fluent in the spoken language of the program country (Spanish, etc.) and have extensive experience with community service, international travel, managing multiple responsibilities abroad, experience and/or living abroad, cultural immersion. Knowledge of the following is helpful but not mandatory: Sea Kayaking, Whitewater Rafting, Trekking, Surfing, and Snorkeling

• International Service learning and Language Exposure Programs: Leaders to have extensive experience with community service, international travel, managing multiple responsibilities abroad, experience and/or living abroad, cultural immersion. Knowledge of the following is helpful but not mandatory: Sea Kayaking, Whitewater Rafting, Trekking, Surfing, Snorkeling

• Service Learning Programs: Leaders to have extensive experience with community service, experience managing multiple responsibilities, construction experience preferred. Knowledge of the following is helpful but not mandatory: Sea Kayaking, Whitewater Rafting, Rock Climbing, Hiking, PADI Scuba certified
• Ability and experience supervising co-instructors and participants
• Valid Passport
• Ability to drive a standard transmission vehicle
• Ability to communicate and work with teenagers and co-instructors, and provide necessary instruction
• Ability to creatively schedule programs, facilities, and co-instructors
• Ability to observe participant behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity
• Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid
• Good character, integrity, and adaptability
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self -control
• Ability to follow written procedures as outlined in the leader-training manual
• Ability to support program philosophy and implement procedures
• Ability to work long hours
• Ability and experience in facilitating groups

Specific Responsibilities/Job Description
1. Plan, coordinate and execute daily activities and trip logistics
2. Monitor co-instructor and participant assignments for the day
3. Monitor groups and supervise co-instructors' responsibilities
4. Act as a positive role model for participants
5. Responsible for the relationships with general public, people of the land, and subcontractors
6. Monitor ongoing safety and provide education for co-instructor and participants
7. Supervise the health and safety of the participants and environment
8. Together with co-instructor and participant, plan and execute the evening program
9. Identify and address inappropriate behavior with participant or with other co-instructor, for actions that put health and safety of a participant at risk
10. Together with co-instructor, plan and implement evening program as needed
11. Management of financials and accounting including monitoring of expenditures, record keeping, advances, bookkeeping and end of trip summary of information
12. Management of gear, vehicles, inventory, storage, documentation and end of trip summary information
13. Evaluate co-instructor and perform reviews and summer end evaluations
14. Evaluate program and current season and make suggestions for following season

Dates of Employment
June through August seasonally - recommend early application.

Remuneration
Salary is commensurate with experience/certifications/qualifications. Your salary with The Road Less Traveled includes all food, lodging and transportation from the beginning through close of your trip. We also offer pro-deals on outdoor equipment from a variety of well-known manufacturers.

THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED
Laura Dunmire-Director
2331 N Elston Court
Chicago, IL 60614
employment[AT]theroadlesstraveled.com

Please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.theroadlesstraveled.com

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Levine prides itself upon hiring enthusiastic teachers who are experienced teaching at the early childhood and elementary music levels. Camp Levine faculty must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: The Teen Apprentice Program consists of responsible, mature, and enthusiastic junior high and high school students who assist groups of campers, support teachers in the classroom, learn effective techniques for working with children, and put their love of music and the arts to use.

Teen Apprentices do not need to have any musical knowledge or previous experience with Camp Levine or Levine Music. If the teen enjoys the arts, wants to be a role model for younger children, and wants to gain valuable educational experience assisting teachers and staff members, Camp Levine is a perfect way to spend the summer!

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Tuition Assistance is available. More information can be found on our website:
Our Camp Website Link: www.levinemusic.org

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We are a welcoming year-round community music school with diverse and comprehensive offerings of music instruction, as well as events and performances to inspire music lovers of all ages.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see our website for session dates and times: Our Camp Website Link: www.levinemusic.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Our Camp Website Link: www.levinemusic.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Dates: June 22, 2020 - August 28, 2020
Sessions: We offer daily, half-day sessions
Morning Session: 8:30am - 12:30
Afternoon Session: 1:30pm - 5:30pm

Please visit our website for specific details about fees

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
For anyone interested in working with our summer camp or before/after school program, they should email their resume to educationdept[AT]dwps.us

CAMP FACILITIES: Campers live in modern cozy dorm rooms (electricity, AC, and bathrooms – flush toilets & showers!) with 2-3 close-age peers. Each floor is unique, but all include common areas — inside with big comfy couches for relaxing, memorizing lines, and hanging out with your friends.

Staff live in private rooms on each floor so that they are nearby, attentive, and available, while still allowing campers an appropriate level of privacy.

Adventure surrounds us! There’s a river, running trails, a basketball court, a volleyball court, riverside firepits for s’mores, and a meadow for stargazing!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Traveling Players’ theatre camps & conservatories are small by design and awarded for excellence. The National Endowment for the Arts places Traveling Players in the top 25 in the nation for summer arts training.

Each cast only has 13-14 actors and 2-3 tech students, ensuring everyone receives exceptional, individualized training. The result? Real transformation, a tight & supportive ensemble, and a 70% retention rate.

Our students don’t just shine on stage, however. They shine off stage – with remarkable growth in independence, confidence, and close friendships that truly last – throughout middle and high school, and into college. That’s the Traveling Players difference. A kind, vibrant, joyful community where young artists are happy, can be themselves, and find “their people.”

Our holistic acting programs simultaneously ground kids in a connected community while expanding their understanding of the world. We give kids plenty of fresh air & exercise, complete with weekly campouts in tents & s’mores, and are completely unplugged! (We are phone free!)

“Patrick has gained incredible self-confidence, treasured friendships, and outstanding acting skills in his 4 years (and running) at Traveling Players. It’s a wonderfully supportive positive experience. The directors have an uncanny knack for knowing exactly what roles the students need for their growth and success.” – Erika, Patrick’s mother

Our auditions are first come, first decided. The sooner you audition/interview, the greater chance there is that space will still be available in the program you want. We’d love to welcome your child into our kind and vibrant community!

Founding Artistic Director Jeanne Harrison has taught for The Folger Shakespeare Library, Catholic University, University of Maryland-Baltimore County, Loyola University (MD), The Chapin School (NYC) and Interlochen Center for the Arts (MI), where she directed the Shakespeare program. Jeanne has worked in camping for 28 years, directed two other camps, is a certified Camp Director (American Camping Association), Wilderness First Responder (SOLO), and an Instructor with the American Red Cross. Jeanne has also served as a judge for the Helen Hayes Awards.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Traveling Players Ensemble offers need-based financial aid for all programs, with awards up to 100% of tuition, and no yearly or lifetime cap on awards. Please visit our scholarships page for more information.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Traveling Players offers performances, acting classes, field trips, and special events at our Studio in Tysons Corner Center during the school year.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camps run June 22 - August 15. Please see our website for full dates and prices.

Types of Sessions:

Day Camp (no audition):

Acting Studio Day Camp (grades 2-4): 1 week
A week of theatrical fun.

Players Studio Day Camp (grades 3-5): 2 weeks
Dive into character with scenes from Greek Mythology.

Residential Camps & Conservatories (by audition only):

Mythology Ensemble (grades 4-6): 2 weeks
Perform a short play based on Greek mythology.

Thespian Ensemble (grades 6-8): 3 weeks
Perform a classic comedy.

Comedy Ensemble (grades 6-8 or 8-12): 3 weeks
Create an improvised performance, never seen before or again!

Shakespeare Ensemble (grades 8-12): 3 weeks
Perform one of Shakespeare's greatest comedies.

Shakespeare Troupe (grades 9-12): 6 weeks
Experience a professional-level 5-day performance tour while still in high school! Perform "Shakespeare in the Parks" throughout Virginia.

Technical Theatre (grades 8-12): 3 or 6 weeks
Work backstage – costumes, props & sets.

CAMP FACILITIES: We are located in a small town in a dance studio equipped with several rooms, bathrooms, offices and dance studio. We offer plenty of parking out back away from the street.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For more infotmation, visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.ccltalent.com.

CAMP FACILITIES: We at Camp Carysbrook have proudly and deliberately kept our facilities rustic and simple. Girls live in cabins located near the bathhouse. There is a centrally located dining hall for family style meals. Activities make use of the beautiful landscape including a lake for swimming, canoeing and nature study as well as the Little River for canoeing and tubing trips.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Carysbrook is accredited by the ACA and offers a variety of activities including but not limited to English horseback riding, swimming, caving, rock climbing, rappelling, hiking, canoeing, archery, riflery, canoeing, fencing, arts & crafts, drama, dance, music, tennis, tumbling, synchronized swimming, team sports, recreational sports as well as nature study and ecology. Please see our website for more info.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: CIT Leadership program.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Because summer is about a simpler way of life... Step outside. Adventures await. Horseback riding, archery, canoeing... Unplug. Slow Down. Relax. Count the stars. Try something you always dreamed of or never imagined. Discover your own resilience. Build lifelong friendships. Make this a summer to remember. Camp Carysbrook since 1923.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Carysbrook offers a range of sessions from 1-7 weeks. For updated session and payment information, please check our website: Our Camp Website Link: www.campcarysbrook.com

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Camp Carysbrook for Girls is hiring staff for the upcoming summer. If you are a female age 17+ with experience in the activities we offer and a passion for working with girls and empowering them with life skills for the future, please check the jobs posted on our website for the opportunity to make a real difference in the life of young girls while enjoying the best summer of your life.

Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.campcarysbrook.com or contact the office at info[AT]campcarysbrook.com.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: At Musicfully we provide world-class in-home and virtual lessons based in the Nation's Capital!

We specialize in personalized in-home and virtual lessons that fit the unique needs and learning styles of each student. We deliver material creatively and engagingly, keeping students engaged and excited to learn. Our students often exclaim “My lesson is already over? Can we keep going!?”

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp is June 22nd-26th 9am-3:30 pm.

Additional optional Aftercare Program from 3:30-5:30

Please see our website for additional details Our Camp Website Link: www.musicfully.com

CAMP FACILITIES: Participants in DC have the opportunity to perform their culminating show on STC stages in the Lansburgh Theatre or at Sidney Harman Hall. Satellite camps also feature beautiful theatre facilities that are ideal for our camp programming.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Each summer, Camp Shakespeare Teaching Artists create a unique curriculum aimed at optimizing students’ physical, intellectual and artistic development. All Teaching Artists are classically trained professional actors and educators. A typical day begins with a movement class during which students do a vocal and physical warm up and explore techniques for creating characters and visual storytelling. The morning continues with acting class, during which students explore improvisation and scene work followed by Text Analysis class, which provides strategies for understanding and communicating Shakespeare’s language. After lunch students safely train in the art of stage combat. The rest of the afternoon is dedicated to applying what they have learned in rehearsal.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: To apply for a scholarship to Camp Shakespeare, please submit the following items to the Shakespeare Theatre Company Education Department.

-A completed scholarship application form filled out by the parent or legal guardian of the student
-A 500-word typed essay, written by the student that answers this question:
Why do you want to attend Camp Shakespeare and what do you hope to gain from the experience?
-A copy of applicant’s 2013 tax return for proof of income or documentation proving your qualification for free or reduced school lunch.

Applications are due by May 1, 2014. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Sessions are scheduled in June, July and August.
One-week sessions for Poppets, Ages 7-8
Two-week sessions for Groundlings, Young Players and King's Company, Ages 9-18
Three-week Advanced Camps for Ages 13-15 and 15-18
Please see our website for details.

CAMP FACILITIES: Performance area, swimming pool, and more via studio space and community centers.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The Best Performing Arts Programs in the National Capital Area! Founded in 2008, all programs directed by DC & NYC acting pros.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Ages 14-17 ask about our Teens "Behind-the-Scenes" program.

College internships available.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: For more information regarding Scholarships or Financial Aid please email statement of need to info[AT]moonlitwings.org.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family and friends are invited to watch a performance on the final day of camp!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Short Play Festival
Variety Shows
Talent Competitions
Community Play/Musical
Year-Round Acting Classes
Spring Break Camp
Summer Camp
Winter Break Camp
Special Events during Holiday Weekends

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Various dates and locations are available June through August. Don't get stuck on the wait-list, register today and get in the summer spotlight!

Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.moonlitwings.org for details.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Learn about working for Moonlit Wings at Our Camp Website Link: www.moonlitwings.org.

Teaching Artists interested in instructing at Performing Arts Camp in the summer or year-round programs can send resumes to info[AT]moonlitwings.org.

CAMP FACILITIES: Our Cabin Village has eight modern-rustic cabins that sleep a total of 100, with an adjacent dining hall, large modern bathhouse, and modern air-conditioned/heated meeting facility. Our Sukkah Village sleeps up to 48 in 6 Sukkahs. Sukkahs are roofed platforms with screened half-walls and 8 beds each. We have a low ropes course, a 5 acre lake for swimming, canoeing and fishing, a prayer labyrinth, an extensive trail system, 8 large group fire circles, National Forest access, and incredible stargazing.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Serving the community since 1957, our mission is to provide unforgettable faith, education and renewal experiences in God’s creation for all God’s people. As a separate non-profit incorporated entity of the ELCA we provide opportunities to a wide variety of public and private schools, churches, non-profit organizations, and government agencies. We partner with local businesses and organizations to provide valuable services that develop current and future leaders for our community and the world.

Caroline Furnace Lutheran Camp & Retreat Center has a small year-round staff of 3 full time and 4 part time/seasonal full time. We hire 15-20 counselors for our Summer Camp program. All are certified in First Aid and CPR, with additional opportunities for Wilderness First Aid, Lifeguard, American Canoe Association Instructor, Archery Instructor, ServSafe Food Handler/Manager, Leave No Trace Trainer, and more.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Do you dream of serving on the Caroline Furnace staff or becoming a stronger leader in your community? Our LITs are challenged to grow in their faith and leadership, and are equipped with skills and tools to continue learning and growing after camp is over. LITs are chosen for their faith maturity, desire to become a better leader, and motivated personality.

During your LIT! training week (Part One), you will develop skills, awareness and experience that will put you into action as a quality leader and team member. Throughout your training week, you will study and practice the art of leading others with the help of our Leadership Team. Following successful completion of your first week, you may choose a second week (Part Two) to return to camp and co-lead a cabin under the leadership of one of our counselors. Part Two weeks are offered weeks three through seven of summer camp.

Our Leaders In Training program is application based. Learn more at Our Camp Website Link: www.CarolineFurnace.org.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: At Caroline Furnace Lutheran Camp & Retreat Center, scholarships are determined on a case-by-case basis. About 30% of our campers come on partial or full scholarship or sponsorship. Contact us for more information at Our Camp Website Link: www.CarolineFurnace.org.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We offer one week of Family Camp with a half-week or full-week option, as well as a Family Camp Out-Trip - an overnight canoeing trip on the Shenandoah River. Out-Trip participants must be potty-trained and able to sleep in a tent at a primitive site (composting toilets available).

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Caroline Furnace Lutheran Camp & Retreat Center is a year-round retreat center and summer camp. Our main property is in Fort Valley VA and we also operate an adult retreat center in Strasburg VA. We are busy year round with rental groups and planned programming in faith, education, and renewal - youth retreats, campus ministries, men’s and women’s groups, school groups, conference meetings, scouting trips, family reunions, and special events. Our group minimum is 10, and we can accommodate large groups of 200+. For eight weeks of the year Caroline Furnace is filled with the excitement of Summer Camp, available for rising 1st to 12th grade campers.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see Our Camp Website Link: www.CarolineFurnace.org for more information.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Summer Staff positions at Caroline Furnace Lutheran Camp & Retreat Center - You'll be signing up for two weeks of staff training and eight weeks of varied outdoor adventure - May 31 to August 9. There are opportunities for select applicants to begin a couple weeks early and stay a week or two later.

You can expect a new adventure each week, to gain new skills and experiences, and to make friendships that will last a lifetime.

Do you have what it takes to be a Camp Counselor? You'll need an endless supply of energy, love, enthusiasm, patience, and kindness. You must be able to share your faith story and encourage young people to grow in their own relationship with Jesus Christ. You must embrace the adventure of the outdoors and work well in a team. You must be willing to unplug from technology and focus on your relationship with God, nature, and the people around you.

​Academic Internships are available. Pay is based on experience and certifications. Contact us for more information or apply online at Our Camp Website Link: www.CarolineFurnace.org

CAMP FACILITIES: Oakcrest's beautiful 23-acre permanent campus features a magnificent chapel, light-filled academic spaces, state-of-the-art science labs, and athletic fields.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: This summer, Oakcrest School will offer young women a variety of top quality programs that reflect our mission and highlight our excellent faculty and 23-acre campus.

Some of the programs Oakcrest is offering include:

Soccer
Volleyball
STEM
Musical Theatre
SAT Prep
College Essays Workshop
Harp for Beginners
Branding & Graphic Design

We have been successfully offering in-person learning five days a week in the 2020-2021 school year, and we look forward to offering in-person Summer Programs in 2021. We will continue to follow the guidelines from the CDC, the Governor of Virginia, and the Virginia Council for Private Education (VCPE).

Oakcrest, an independent school, educates the whole person. Guided by the teachings of the Catholic Church and the spirituality of Opus Dei, we weave together a rich liberal arts curriculum, one-on-one mentoring, character development, and service to create a vibrant environment that graduates confident women who will make a difference in all they choose to do.

Founded in 1976, Oakcrest is one of eight schools with similar missions in the United States and one of over 250 schools and universities throughout the world. In 2017, Oakcrest opened its 23-acre permanent campus in Vienna, Virginia, which features a magnificent chapel, light-filled academic spaces, and athletic fields.

Oakcrest is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS/CASI), a division of Cognia. Oakcrest is a member of the Virginia Council for Private Education (VCPE).

OTHER CAMP INFO: Athletics: Softball Camp, Team Sports Camp

Academics: College Essays Workshop, SAT Prep, Study Skills, Catholic Doctrine, Classical Arts & Culture

Outdoor: Best of Summer Day Camp

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Oakcrest's Summer Programs run from June 14-July 26, 2021. Check out our website for complete information on dates and fees: Our Camp Website Link: www.oakcrest.org.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 10 cabins, outdoor pool, dining hall, outdoor basketball court, outdoor stage, and a big top tent.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We offer a unique, practical, hands-on leadership training program that is a blend of dynamic workshops and summer fun activities. Participants from around the world take discussion-based workshops in dialogue/peace building, global issues, environmental action and public health and learn about how they can 'BE the change'. We also offer the opportunity to try new foods, and enjoy traditional summer fun activities like swimming, ping pong, pottery, rock climbing etc. It's so much fun to live and learn with teens from around the world!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We offer a unique, practical, hands-on leadership training program that is a blend of dynamic workshops and summer fun activities.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.globalyouthvillage.org for more information.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
2016 Dates
Session One: July 13 - 26
Session Two: July 31 - August 13

More information at Our Camp Website Link: www.globalyouthvillage.org.

CAMP FACILITIES: Camp facilities include the use of drama and choral instructional rooms as well as a large high school stage and theater that seats over 1,000.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Launched in 2009, the Summer Grand has excited students and thrilled audiences with productions ranging from "Oliver" to "Big The Musical." Herndon High School Theatre Director Raphael Schklowsky will be directing this year's production, which is sponsored by the HHS Drama Boosters.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: The HHS Drama Boosters Club, Inc. provides year-round support to the Herndon High School Theatre department, whose students produce and perform multiple dramatic events every year.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Students put together all aspects of a musical and perform it. As a result, there is much behind-the-scenes learning about set construction, props, costumes, hair/make-up, lighting, stage management, etc. as well as about performing on stage before a large audience.

ROALD DAHL’S WILLY WONKA is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are supplied by MTI.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO:
The Handwork Studio LLC is a kids' needle arts and fashion studio and camp. Our purpose is to pass down the tradition of teaching practical arts such as knitting, crocheting, hand and machine sewing, embroidery, quilting, fashion and crafts in a fun and relaxed environment.

Our staff is comprised of professional artists, instructors and skilled teachers, dedicated to making each student feel special. Our teaching philosophy is one that focuses on the students’ accomplishments. We will never criticize the student's work, but praise his or her efforts.

The Handwork Studio is designed to…
nurture its students
in a positive social environment
with a "Can Do" attitude
that fosters creativity
while learning lifetime skills.

The Result:
Making really cool projects with new friends while having Fun! Fun! Fun!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our CIT Leadership Program started Summer 2016! Learn more here Our Camp Website Link: www.thehandworkstudio.com.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
If you believe a job is to inspire and create, smiles are a part of the uniform and don't mind occasionally getting tangled in thread we need to talk! The Handwork Studio is on the search for that ‘needle in a haystack’ to help us forge ahead on our mission to educate children in the needle-arts.

Qualified Candidates Must:
-- Be passionate, warm, caring and ultimately a happy person that will bring excitement to the classroom
-- Be high energy; able to sit on the floor and/or stand for an extended period of time
-- Enjoy crafting in one or more of the following skills: knitting, crocheting, machine and hand sewing, embroidery, etc. You do not need to be an expert. We will train you on our methods.
-- Enjoy working with children between the ages of 5-16 years
-- Possess infinite patience
-- Be neat and organized
-- Be willing to work generally Monday-Fridays (approx. 8:30-3:30) during the months of June, July and August. This schedule can vary slightly based on program and geographic location.

To be considered, interested applicants MUST complete an online application at Our Camp Website Link: www.thehandworkstudio.com. Here you will find more details about our counselor positions and their applications.