Break Camps & Trips

Need something fun and engaging for the kids to do on ‘no school’ days while you’re at work?  Check out our program offerings for holiday breaks or during Arlington Public School Teacher Workdays and/or Parent-Teacher Conference Days.  This combination of full day programs, early release options, and even weekend trips is sure to find something for everyone! 

Arlington County is committed to all of its residents.  Families that qualify for fee reductions or campers who may benefit from inclusion support services can learn more at the links below.  These services are applicable to all of our break camp offerings, please inquire separately regarding trip programs. 

Camp Forms will be collected using ePACT.  ePACT Information Letter (for Families)(PDF, 144KB)

All camp locations are subject to change. Click on the tabs below to expand camp offerings.

We hope you have a great summer! For general questions regarding a break camp listed below please contact the camp provider listed.  For general questions & inquiries please email: camps@arlingtonva.us

Saturday, October 26

Teen Trip - Kings Dominion Halloween Haunt

Ages: 11-17
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. (Midnight)
Fee: $15
Extended hours: No extended hours
Location: Thomas Jefferson CC

Description:

Brace yourself for a screaming good time at Kings Dominion's Halloween Haunt! Enjoy a night of spine-chilling haunted houses, elaborate scare zones and horrifying haunted mazes. Live shows, snacks and rides makes for a perfect Saturday fright!

For more information about this camp, please contact DPR-YouthandFamily@arlingtonva.us

Register for Activity #720225-H

Friday, November 1

Teen Trip - Smithsonian National Zoo and Top Golf

Ages: 11-17
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $15
Extended hours: No extended hours
Location: Thomas Jefferson CC

Description:

Take a trip on this school day out! Explore some of the National Zoo's 2,000 animals including the Clouded Leopards along the Asia Trail or the Gorillas in the Great Ape House and many more! Test your swing after at Top Golf with a variety of games, food and fun.

For more information about this camp, please contact DPR-YouthandFamily@arlingtonva.us

Register for Activity #720225-I

Break Blast Camp

Ages: 5-10
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $50
Extended hours: Yes, PM available for an additional fee
Location: Carver CC

Description:

School is out, and it’s time to have some fun at camp. Join us for fun filled, creative play at our Break Blast Camp. Enjoy a variety of activities including physical games, cooperative play, and creative arts! Participants must bring a lunch and snack each day. Children must be in grades K-5.

PM Extended hours from 4-6 p.m.

For more information about this camp, please contact DPR-YouthandFamily@arlingtonva.us

Register for Activity #710125-C

Momentum3: One Day Basketball Mini-Camp

Ages: 8-13
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Fee: $80
Extended hours: Yes, AM & PM extended hours available for an additional fee
Location: Gunston CC

Description:

Join the Momentum³ coaches for a day of basketball FUN! Campers will experience our high quality basketball instruction, team and individual competitions, and small sided game play. Learn something new and meet new friends—join in the FUN!

AM Extended Hours 8-9am; PM Extended Hours 3-5:30PM

For more information about this camp, please contact Momentum3 at programs@momentum-3.com

Register for Activity #750115-V

Magnus Chess Academy: Chess Camp

Ages: 6-14
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $89
Extended hours: No
Location: Madison CC

Description:

Play and learn chess with Magnus Academy! We've taught 100,000 children including national champions, but most students are beginners looking to learn and have fun! Campers are grouped by skill level. Chess lessons and games will be done throughout the day, along with recess breaks.

For more information about this camp, please contact Magnus Chess Academy at info@chessacademy.com

Register for Activity #750115-W

Arlington Soccer: Soccer Fun for All Camp (Half Day & Full Day)

Ages: 6-14
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $75 (Full Day); $55 Half Day
Extended hours: No
Location: Williamsburg MS

Description:

This day camp is run by Arlington Soccer and will provide fun, age appropriate activities for boys and girls of all abilities. Activities will develop soccer skills, promote cooperation and teamwork, and help all kids improve and enjoy soccer.

For more information about this camp, please contact Arlington Soccer at info@arlingtonsoccer.com

Register for Full Day Activity #750115-X

Register for Half Day Activity #750115-Y

PS Karma: Bath Bomb Making

Ages: 5-16
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $105
Extended hours: Yes, AM & PM extended hours available for an additional fee
Location: Madison CC

Description:

Learners will experience different ways to make bath bombs in an engaging and fun way.

AM Extended Hours 8-9am; PM Extended Hours 4-5PM

For more information about this camp, please contact PS Karma at info@pskarma.com

Register for Activity #750115-Z

Baroody Camps: Minecraft Creative Adventures Camp

Ages: 5-12
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Fee: $75
Extended hours: No
Location: Fairlington CC

Description:

Minecraft: Creative Adventures sparks creativity and problem-solving in children through the popular video game. Explore the vast Minecraft world, building and designing structures and landscapes using imagination. Collaborate with classmates, sharing ideas to bring creative projects to life. This course teaches collaboration's value and the power of teamwork—a fantastic opportunity for learning, growth, and fun!

For more information about this camp, please contact Baroody Camps at camps@baroodycamps.com

Register for Activity #750115-AA

Baroody Camps: LEGO SPIKE Prime Robotics Camp

Ages: 10-13
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Fee: $80
Extended hours: No
Location: Fairlington CC

Description:

LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime combines bricks, a multi-port Hub, Scratch-based programming, and STEAM lessons, fostering confidence and critical thinking in children. Using codable hubs, cameras, motion sensors, and more, they create robots for dancing, mimicking, following routes, and self-driving. Each lesson involves building a robot with practical applications for daily life.

For more information about this camp, please contact Baroody Camps at camps@baroodycamps.com

Register for Activity #750115-BB

Monday, November 4

Teen Trip - Fun Land of Fredericksburg

Ages: 11-17
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $15
Extended hours: No extended hours
Location: Thomas Jefferson CC

Description:

Take a trip on this school day out! Join your friends at Fun Land of Fredericksburg for a variety of attractions including laser tag, go karts, arcade games and more!

For more information about this camp, please contact DPR-YouthandFamily@arlingtonva.us

Register for Activity #720225-J

Break Blast Camp

Ages: 5-10
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $50
Extended hours: No extended hours for this camp
Location: Long Bridge Aquatics Center

Description:

School is out, and it’s time to have some fun at camp. Join us for fun filled, creative play at our Break Blast Camp. Enjoy a variety of activities including physical games, cooperative play, and creative arts! Participants must bring a lunch and snack each day. Children must be in grades K-5.

For more information about this camp, please contact DPR-YouthandFamily@arlingtonva.us

Register for Activity #710125-E

Momentum3: Election Day Basketball Mini-Camp

Ages: 8-13
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Fee: $80
Extended hours: Yes, AM & PM extended hours available for an additional fee
Location: Barrett ES

Description:

Join the Momentum³ coaches for a day of basketball FUN! Campers will experience our high quality basketball instruction, team and individual competitions, and small sided game play. Learn something new and meet new friends—join in the FUN!

AM Extended Hours 8-9am; PM Extended Hours 3-5:30PM

For more information about this camp, please contact Momentum3 at programs@momentum-3.com

Register for Activity #750115-CC

Magnus Chess Academy: Chess Camp

Ages: 6-14
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $89
Extended hours: No
Location: Madison CC

Description:

Play and learn chess with Magnus Academy! We've taught 100,000 children including national champions, but most students are beginners looking to learn and have fun! Campers are grouped by skill level. Chess lessons and games will be done throughout the day, along with recess breaks.

For more information about this camp, please contact Magnus Chess Academy at info@chessacademy.com

Register for Activity #750115-DD

PS Karma: Magical Art

Ages: 5-11
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $105
Extended hours: Yes, AM & PM extended hours available for an additional fee
Location: Madison CC

Description:

Learners will experience different mediums and forms of arts and crafts. Prepare to get messy

AM Extended Hours 8-9am; PM Extended Hours 4-5PM

For more information about this camp, please contact PS Karma at info@pskarma.com

Register for Activity #750115-EE

Learn Now Music: Ultimate Music Camp (AM and/or PM)

Ages: 5-12
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (AM Camp); 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.  (PM Camp)
Fee: $50 for AM or PM (Enroll in both for a full day camp)
Extended hours: Yes, AM & PM extended hours available for an additional fee
Location: Fairlington CC

Description:

Learn Now Music introduces campers to a variety of musical instruments and concepts including piano, guitar, violin, drums, voice and movement. Campers participate in musical games, crafts, musical listening excerpts, related projects and MORE!!! FREE instrument rentals are provided to borrow for in camp use and at-home exploration (rental agreement must be signed). (Instruments in AM/PM sessions will vary). Campers enrolled in both morning and afternoon sessions will be supervised during a lunch break. All campers should bring a snack and drink daily; full-day campers should also bring a bag lunch.

AM Extended Hours 8-9am; PM Extended Hours 5-6PM

For more information about this camp, please contact Learn Now Music at customerservices@learnnowmusic.com

Register for AM Session Activity #750115-FF

Register for PM Session Activity #750115-GG

Wednesday, November 27

Love the Ball: Soccer Camp (Half Day & Full Day)

Ages: 6-14 (Full Day); 4-14 (Half Day)
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $75 (Full Day); $55 Half Day
Extended hours: Yes, AM & PM extended hours available for an additional fee
Location: Williamsburg MS

Description:

Do more than just play soccer! Campers will make friends, learn about teamwork and have positive, memorable experiences while learning about the game of soccer. Drills, skills, moves and scrimmages are fundamentals of this camp; soccer will be used as a medium to achieve happiness, enjoyment and self-confidence! Campers will be primarily outdoors and should come prepared for outdoor and indoor activities.

AM Extended Hours 8-9am; PM Extended Hours 4-5PM

For more information about this camp, please contact Love the Ball at lovetheballusa@gmail.com

Register for Full Day Activity #750115-HH

Register for Half Day Activity #750115-II

Learn Now Music: Ultimate Music Camp (AM and/or PM)

Ages: 5-12
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (AM Camp); 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.  (PM Camp)
Fee: $50 for AM or PM (Enroll in both for a full day camp)
Extended hours: Yes, AM & PM extended hours available for an additional fee
Location: Fairlington CC

Description:

Learn Now Music introduces campers to a variety of musical instruments and concepts including piano, guitar, violin, drums, voice and movement. Campers participate in musical games, crafts, musical listening excerpts, related projects and MORE!!! FREE instrument rentals are provided to borrow for in camp use and at-home exploration (rental agreement must be signed). (Instruments in AM/PM sessions will vary). Campers enrolled in both morning and afternoon sessions will be supervised during a lunch break. All campers should bring a snack and drink daily; full-day campers should also bring a bag lunch.

AM Extended Hours 8-9am; PM Extended Hours 5-6PM

For more information about this camp, please contact Learn Now Music at customerservices@learnnowmusic.com

Register for AM Session Activity #750115-JJ

Register for PM Session Activity #750115-KK

PS Karma: Bath Bomb Making

Ages: 5-16
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $105
Extended hours: Yes, AM & PM extended hours available for an additional fee
Location: Madison CC

Description:

Learners will experience different ways to make bath bombs in an engaging and fun way.

AM Extended Hours 8-9am; PM Extended Hours 4-5PM

For more information about this camp, please contact PS Karma at info@pskarma.com

Register for Activity #750115-LL

Magnus Chess Academy: Chess Camp

Ages: 6-14
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $89
Extended hours: No
Location: Madison CC

Description:

Play and learn chess with Magnus Academy! We've taught 100,000 children including national champions, but most students are beginners looking to learn and have fun! Campers are grouped by skill level. Chess lessons and games will be done throughout the day, along with recess breaks.

For more information about this camp, please contact Magnus Chess Academy at info@chessacademy.com

Register for Activity #750115-MM

 

Registration for all Winter Camps listed below will open Tuesday, November 12 at Noon.

Monday, December 23

No programs announced at this time. 

Registration will open November 12 at noon.

Friday, December 27

No programs announced at this time. 

Registration will open November 12 at noon.

 

Monday, December 30

No programs announced at this time. 

Registration will open November 12 at noon.

 

Thursday, January 2

No programs announced at this time. 

Registration will open November 12 at noon.

 

Friday, January 3

No programs announced at this time. 

Registration will open November 12 at noon.

 

Thursday, January 30

No programs announced at this time. 

Registration will open November 12 at noon.

 

Friday, January 31

No programs announced at this time. 

Registration will open November 12 at noon.

 

Future Break Camp Dates: 

All future camp dates are subject to change.

Winter 2024/ 2025
  • December 23
  • December 27
  • December 30
  • January 2 & 3
  • January 30
  • January 31
Spring 2025
  • March 14
  • March 31
  • Spring Break: April 14-18
  • April 21

 


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