Camp Guide

Arrival & Dismissal

Zone Locations

• • Zone A – Day Camp & Jr. Day Camp
    📍 3650 Pilgrim Rd Washington, DC 20016 (St. Albans School campus)
    Drop‑off and pick‑up take place on Pilgrim Road, accessed from Massachusetts Avenue. Follow Headfirst signage once on campus.
  • Zone B – Multi‑Sport Camp
    📍 3650 Pilgrim Rd Washington, DC 20016 (St. Albans School campus)
    Drop‑off and pick‑up take place at the bottom of Pilgrim Road. Please enter on Pilgrim Road and use the thru lane for quickest access. In the event of inclement weather, signage and staff will guide you to the adjusted location.
  • Zone C – Innovators, Inc. & Sprouting Scientists
    📍3110 36th St NW Washington, DC 20016 (National Cathedral School campus)
    Drop‑off and pick‑up take place on 36th Street. Follow Headfirst signage once on campus.

Morning Arrival (All Zones)
Morning carpool runs from 8:30am – 9:00am. Camp programming begins promptly at 9:00am.

Campers must be dropped off at the Zone where their program takes place. Families with campers enrolled in different programs should plan to drop off and pick up at each camper’s respective Zone. Our on‑site team will be present to keep carpool moving smoothly and efficiently.

Afternoon Dismissal (By Zone)

• Zone A (Day Camp & Jr. Day Camp): 2:30pm – 3:00pm
• Zone B (Multi‑Sport): 2:30pm – 3:00pm
• Zone C (Innovators, Inc. & Sprouting Scientists): 2:45pm – 3:15pm

Please arrive during your designated pick‑up window. If you arrive early, your camper will still be in programming and not immediately available for dismissal.

AMX & PMX Programs
Campers enrolled in AMX or PMX will follow their typical carpool route.

Important Carpool Reminders

• Please remain in your car during drop‑off and pick‑up.
• Display your Pick‑Up Placard on the passenger side of your dashboard during afternoon carpool.
• Ensure all authorized pick‑up people are listed in your Parent Dashboard.

If you arrive without a Pick‑Up Placard, proper authorized driver status, or a photo ID, additional verification will be required and may delay pick‑up.

Early Pick‑Ups & Late Drop‑Offs
If you need to pick up early or drop off late, please email us at
customercare@headfirstcamps.com.

When you arrive, stay in your car and call 📞 202‑621‑1921 and follow the zone‑specific extension prompts. A staff member will come out to assist you.

Questions or Need Assistance?
We’re happy to help! Email
customercare@headfirstcamps.com
or call our on‑site team at 202‑621‑1921 using the extensions below:

• Zone A – Day Camp & Jr. Day Camp: ext. 4444
• Zone B – Multi‑Sport: ext. 5555
• Zone C – Innovators, Inc. & Sprouting Scientists: ext. 6666

Lunch & Snack at Headfirst

We are a 100% nut-free camp—no peanuts or tree nuts products and ingredients, please!

• Pack lunch in a labeled lunchbox (with utensils and a cold pack)
• One snack is provided daily (Goldfish crackers), but feel free to send your own if preferred—especially for dietary needs or allergies
• No fridge or microwave on-site, so please plan accordingly
• If you’re bringing sun butter, please label it as such

At our Cathedral Heights site, we hold swim at the St. Albans School indoor pool or waterplay on the National Cathedral campus.

Swim and Water Activities

• • Junior Day Camp, Day Camp, & Multi‑Sport I

    Rising Pre‑K3 through Rising 1st Grade
    Campers participate in daily instructional swim lessons focused on skill development and water confidence.

  • Multi-Sport II+

    Rising 2nd Grade through Rising 7th Grade
    Campers participate in recreational swim three times a week, emphasizing fun, confidence, and safe enjoyment of the pool. The remaining two days of the week campers wil participate in water play!

  • Sprouting Scientists & Innovators Inc.

    Rising 1st Grade through Rising 3rd Grade
    Campers participate in daily water play designed to help them cool off, stay active, and have fun during the summer heat. Water Play will feature water games, sliding through inflatable water features, and more! All water play is supervised and intentionally built into the camp day as a fun, energizing break.

Safety First

The pool is fully supervised at all times by certified lifeguards, swim leaders, and counselors, with a 3:1 swimmer‑to‑staff ratio during instructional lessons to ensure personalized attention and safety.

Swim Progress Updates

For campers in instructional swim, families will receive weekly swim progress reports, so you can celebrate your camper’s aquatic achievements and growing confidence in the water.

Label everything—seriously, it really helps!

• Labeled items will be returned as efficiently as possible.
• Unlabeled items are posted on the Campanion app every Thursday to be claimed. Reach out to us if you recognize a lost item!
• Unclaimed items will be donated or thrown away at the end of the summer

Allergies

We’re nut-free and vigilant about food safety:

• No food sharing allowed
• Tables are wiped and hands are washed after eating
• Red allergy wristbands will be provided at check-in for campers with allergies to ensure all staff are vigilant on monitoring allergy support

If your camper has other allergies or medical needs, let us know via your forms. Our team will reach out with any questions prior to your camp week as needed.

Medication

If your camper is bringing medication to camp:

• Label everything with their full name
• Upload the Medication Authorization Form (signed by a doctor) to your Parent Dashboard
• Fill out the Medication & Allergy Action Plan online
• Bring medication in a labeled gallon Ziploc bag on Monday

A few notes on medication at Headfirst:

• EpiPens and inhalers stay with counselors at all times in fanny packs. Other medications are stored safely by our Safety Coordinator and supervised during administration.
• While Headfirst staff supervise medication use, they do not administer it—except in emergencies involving EpiPens or inhalers brought from home.
• All medication is returned at week’s end. If your camper is with us for multiple weeks, please bring it back each Monday.
• If your camper needs additional medical support, reach out—we’re happy to discuss your camper’s individual needs.

Campanion App

We use the Campanion app for everything from forms to photos to updates.

Don’t have Campanion yet? Download it here to view photos, fill out forms, and stay in the loop. Just log in with the same info you used to register.

Morning & Afternoon Options

Need extra flexibility? We offer weekly Extended Day options both before and after the camp day.

• Morning drop-off starts as early as 7:30 a.m.
• Afternoon pick-up is available any time before 6:00 p.m.

Campers enjoy games, crafts, snack and sports—plenty to keep them engaged and happy until you’re ready to pick them up!

Tuition (Per Week)

• AM Extended Day: $100/week
• PM Extended Day: $200/week

How to Enroll

Extended Day is available by the week only. Add it to your camper’s application through your Parent Dashboard, or give us a call!

Sample Extended Day Schedule

Dress-Up Wednesdays & Camp T‑Shirt Thursdays

Wednesdays are for fun themes and team spirit! Thursdays are Camp T-Shirt Day. Your camper will receive their camp t-shirt prior to the Thursday on their first week of camp.

Participation is optional, but always encouraged!

Buddy Requests

Want your camper placed with a friend? We do our best to make it happen! Submit your Buddy Request via the “Buddy Requests” form in your Parent Portal by June 1st.

We thoughtfully create balanced camp groups to support social growth and connection. Here’s what we can guarantee:

• Day Camp & Jr. Day Camp: 2 buddy requests guaranteed
• Innovators, Inc. & Multi-Sport: 1 buddy request guaranteed

Whether your child is coming with friends or flying solo, our counselors work hard to help every camper feel welcomed and part of the group.