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Hours

  • 9am–3pm

Ages

  • Rising K & 1st Grade

Ratio

  • 8:1

Locations

  • Bethesda, MD
  • Cathedral Heights, NW DC
  • Oakton, VA
  • Palisades, NW DC

Day Camp

Day Camp is where creativity, confidence, and collaboration come together for a summer full of exploration. Designed for rising K–1st grade campers, this retro-style program blends art, music, sports, STEM, and imaginative play — all built around a weekly story-based theme. Whether they’re constructing marble runs, building igloos, designing gadgets, or creating their own binoculars, campers bring each theme to life through hands-on projects and engaging team challenges. 

Throughout the week, Day Campers work together to help our mascot, Gomer, solve a problem tied to the theme — a playful way to practice teamwork, problem-solving, and creative thinking. Our staff use the Spot–Create–Celebrate approach to support the Headfirst Moments that help campers stretch their imaginations and discover what they can do. 

Families can follow along with the adventure through daily photos and updates on our camp blog. 

Day Camp includes daily instructional swim at our Bethesda, MD and DC locations. In Oakton, VA, campers enjoy daily water play. See below for more information. 

Learn about Our Approach

What Makes this Headfirst Program Special

Day Camp gives rising K and rising 1st grade campers the chance to explore ideas, work with friends, and express themselves through a weekly story-based theme. These narratives invite campers into playful, age-appropriate adventures that encourage curiosity, imagination, and collaboration.

As campers move through the week’s challenges and creative projects, they practice early independence, build confidence in group settings, and strengthen social-emotional skills like resilience, teamwork, and optimistic problem-solving. The structure of each day helps campers feel supported while still experiencing the joy of trying new things and contributing to the group.

This thoughtful blend of story, teamwork, and hands-on exploration introduces the foundations of our Super Six confidence-building skills — helping campers discover what they’re capable of in an environment designed just for them.

Swim & Water Play

At Mater Dei (Bethesda, MD), St. Albans & National Cathedral (NW DC) & St. Patrick’s (NW DC), Day Camp includes daily instructional swim, taught in small groups with a 3:1 swimmer-to-staff ratio. Our trained swim team sets individualized goals – from putting faces in the water to jumping in independently – and families receive regular progress updates to celebrate each child’s growth.

At our Flint Hill (Oakton, VA) location, campers enjoy daily water play, featuring a large inflatable slip and slide, splash activities, and sensory-rich water games. It’s a refreshing, active way for young campers to cool down and have fun.

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