Day Camp – Bethesda
Overview
We believe summer is the perfect time for kids to try new things. And with a mix of art, sports, music, and STEM, this camp has it all! Our days are packed with games and activities designed to encourage kids to expand their comfort zones, embrace their newfound independence and test their limits in a supportive environment. Campers will explore outer space with DIY jetpacks, build functional telescopes, devise their own superpowers and work together to stop a runaway train. We make camp a great experience for parents, too, with our efficient carpool drop off, daily blog updates on camper activities and the best-trained staff in town.
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Availability
Week 1 (June 13 – June 17) |
Sold Out |
$515 |
Habitat Safari |
Week 2 (June 20 – June 24) |
Limited Availability |
$515 |
League of Extraordinary Campers |
Week 3 (June 27 – July 1) |
Sold Out |
$515 |
All Paws on Deck |
Week 4 (July 5 – July 8) |
Limited Availability |
$415 |
Holidays for All |
Week 5 (July 11 – July 15) |
Sold Out |
$515 |
Unbelievable Bugs and Insects |
Week 6 (July 18 – July 22) |
Sold Out |
$515 |
Sensational Senses |
Week 7 (July 25 – July 29) |
Limited Availability |
$515 |
Mission to Mars |
Week 8 (August 1 – August 5) |
Limited Availability |
$515 |
Once Upon a Headfirst Camp |
Week 9 (August 8 – August 12) |
Sold Out |
$515 |
Revolutionary Robots |
Week 10 (August 15 – August 19) |
Sold Out |
$515 |
The Greatest Show on Earth |
Swim
This camp includes a daily instructional swim with goals that are kid-specific, from jumping into the deep end to side breathing. Your child will be carefully supervised at all times, with a 3:1 child-to-staff ratio in the pool and swim progress reports will be sent home to parents.
Weekly Themes
Habitat Safari
Animals around the world live in amazing habitats. From the very cold tundra to the hot deserts, all animals need basic things to survive. Gomer discovers Feiruz, a Wood Lizard but he didn’t seem to be in the right habitat. Our wildlife biologist friend Benny and our Zoologist friend Zita come to help us learn more about the animal and a habitat that might be perfect for him. Gomer is determined to find or make him a habitat but needs our help!
League of Extraordinary Campers
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s Headfirst campers here to save the day! Experience the whimsy and excitement of Super Heroes through a new lens—Goodness Goggles! Work with Headfirst Super Hero friends to defeat the villain, Pessimism, with new Super Hero powers that all campers can use throughout life.
All Paws on Deck
Whenever there is trouble, Headfirst campers will be there on the double! And there certainly is a lot of mischief going on this week at camp. As campers learn about the community helpers that keep our homes safe and healthy, they’ll work to become their personal best and solve the mission of a lifetime. No problem’s too big and no camper’s too small for this woof of a good time!
Holidays for All
Gomeria is officially planning their first holiday celebration. Gomer has been tasked by the Gomerian Government to help figure out what their first holiday will entail. This will be a holiday celebrated each year by all of Gomeria! Gomer has no idea where to start but with a little hope and goal setting our campers will help him create a celebration that will be talked about for years to come!
Unbelievable Bugs and Insects
Headfirst Camps is buzzing to learn about the anatomy, life cycle, and homes of different creepy crawlies. But, not everyone is excited – Anti-Insect Izzy is determined to exterminate these critters once and for all! In order to convince her otherwise, campers will need to show resiliency and prove that even the ickiest of bugs help our ecosystem.
Sensational Senses
Gomer’s friend from Gomeria is trying to learn about Headfirst. It’s so different than Gomeria! Through taste, touch, site, sound and smell this Gomeria native will learn how Headfirst is the same and different than home. Campers will engage in play, self expression, exploration, and challenges to understand the intersection of the five senses in mastering the many emotions when experiencing something new.
Mission to Mars
Hop aboard the next mission to Mars! Astronauts have been exploring space for years but no astronaut has been to Mars yet. With a little grit and determination our Astronaut friend might be one step closer. Join us as we explore the milky way galaxy, watch out for space invaders and reach for the stars in an epic adventure into outer space.
Once Upon a Headfirst Camp
This week campers will dive in and explore classic fairy tales. But, as they turn the page, they may be surprised to find some unhappy characters along the way. The Big Bad Wolf, the Giant atop the beanstalk, and even the Evil Queen are desperate to have their side of the story told! Will campers be able to help these so-called “villains” achieve their goal of finally being heard? You’ll find out in this adventurous chapter of Headfirst Camps!
Revolutionary Robots
Robots are the future! Companies are creating and using robots in all areas of life. This week we will meet a robotic engineer who is looking to create the next best robot. The robotic engineer is preparing to present this new robot on Friday to an advisory panel. We will need to harness the power of optimism as well as a can do attitude to get it all done in time.
The Greatest Show on Earth
Come one, come all! This week campers will join the circus as they explore mysterious magic, curious creatures, and exotic acts. But, it isn’t easy to create the Greatest Show on Earth – campers will practice resiliency as they build their nerves of steel!
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