Hours
- 9am – 3pm
Ages
- Rising K – Rising 7th Graders (varies by location)
Ratio
- 8:1 – 10:1 (varies by age)
Locations
- Bethesda, MD
- Cathedral Heights, NW DC
- Oakton, VA
- Palisades, NW DC
Camp Extras
Multi-Sport Camp
Multi-Sport Camp is high-energy, fast-paced, and filled with nonstop movement, teamwork, and fun. Designed for campers of all skill levels, this program introduces a wide variety of sports and games — from basketball and soccer to floor hockey, volleyball, badminton, and more. Each day brings something new, giving campers the chance to develop athletic skills, try unfamiliar activities, and build confidence through play.
Fan-favorite elements like Campers’ Choice, Try-It Thursdays, and friendly team competitions keep every week exciting. Classic Headfirst games — including Frogger, Human Bowling, and other creative challenges — help campers practice teamwork, sportsmanship, respect, and resilience in a joyful, age-appropriate environment.
Throughout the day, our staff use the Spot–Create–Celebrate approach to support the Headfirst Moments that happen on the field, in the gym, and during team challenges — moments when campers try something new, take a safe risk, or discover what they can do as part of a team.
Multi-Sport Camp I (Rising K- 1st Grade) includes daily instructional swim at our Bethesda, Palisades, and Cathedral Heights locations. While Multi-Sport II+ (Rising 2nd Grade- 5th Grade) enjoy daily recreational swim at our Bethesda and Palisades location. At our Cathedral Heights site our Multi-Sport II+ (Rising 2nd Grade – Rising 7th Grade) campers enjoy recreational swim 3 times a week and water play 2 times a week.
In Oakton, VA, all Multi-Sport campers enjoy daily water play. See below for more information.
What Makes this Headfirst Program Special
Multi-Sport gives campers opportunities to try new activities, collaborate with teammates, and build confidence through a wide mix of sports and active games. Each day brings fresh challenges that encourage campers to move, communicate, and support one another in an environment designed for fun and skill-building.
As campers rotate through classic sports, creative games, and team competitions, they strengthen resilience, practice positive sportsmanship, and learn how to work toward shared goals. The variety of activities allows every camper to find moments of success — whether they’re discovering a new sport they love or contributing as a leader within their group.
This thoughtful blend of movement, teamwork, and playful competition reinforces key elements of our Super Six confidence-building skills and helps campers grow as athletes, teammates, and friends.
Swim & Water Play
At Mater Dei (Bethesda, MD), St. Albans & National Cathedral (NW DC) & St. Patrick’s (NW DC), Multi-Sport Camp includes daily instructional swim for our Multi-Sport I (grade range), 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.
Multi-Sport II+ (Rising 2nd Grade- 5th grade) enjoy recreational swim daily at our Mater Dei & St. Patrick’s locations. At our Cathedral Heights site our Multi-Sport II+ (Rising 2nd Grade – Rising 7th Grade) campers enjoy recreational swim 3 times a week and water play 2 times a week.
At our Flint Hill (Oakton, VA) location, campers enjoy daily water play, featuring sprinklers, splash activities, and sensory-rich water games. It’s a refreshing, active way for young campers to cool down and have fun
Sample Schedule
Notes:
- This schedule is representative of the schedule one group would follow. Each group follows a different schedule each day.
- Given the variance in schedules, lunch time is different for each group.
- Sunscreen is applied throughout the day in a scheduled manner.
- Water and bathroom breaks are also taken throughout the day in a scheduled manner and always when needed.
