Looking for the best summer camp in Washington, DC or nearby Maryland? Founded by DC native Brendan Sullivan in 1996, Headfirst offers top-notch, award-winning summer camps in the Washington, DC region including day camps, multi-sport camps, single sports camps and discovery camps for children ages 3½-12. Regardless of which fun-filled Headfirst camp you choose, your children will develop new skills, make great friends, learn life lessons and make great memories in a safe, professionally run, fun environment.

We offer the #1 Summer Camps in Washington DC and Bethesda MD

Headfirst Summer Camps Swimming Instruction

Mix of creative activities plus: instructional swimming, sports,
arts & more!

A blend of seven team sports, rock climbing, and swimming.

Instruction and
fun all in one.
Choose baseball, soccer or
basketball.

Mix of fun activities and
weekly themes, swimming
at Xploration Camp;
hands-on learning at
science & cooking.

Headfirst Camp is the
best camp program our son has attended. The sports programs are great, the counselors are very attentive, and we were very impressed with the daily lessons on sportsmanship and leadership... and the daily emails to the parents!Laura Mulreany

Thank you for the best week of the summer, according to my 7 year old son! He loved every minute, and you all made him feel such a part of this amazing experience. He gained confidence and was so happy all week. I will be recommending this camp to all our friends!Dawn Schnell

Headfirst Camps are the
best camps in our area. The coaches motivate my children to listen and learn the concepts of being part of a team. They have so much fun. This is our second summer with Headfirst and we will definitely be back again
next year.Sarah Hahn

Headfirst Camps far exceeded our expectations. I was impressed by everything from the morning greetings when we arrived, to the fantastic facilities, to the warm and accessible counselors. I will definitely sign up my child for Headfirst Camps again in the future.Laura Manatos

My sons have been attending Headfirst Summer Camps for three summers now, and they absolutely love them! They always come home with smiles and great stories about their day. Thank you for providing such a fun, safe and positive summer experience for my kids year after year! Missy Cook

2013 registration is open! Join the fun this summer! »