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

 

Winter Camp Registration is OPEN

Thursday, January 30

Teen Trip - Snowtubing in Bayse, VA

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

Description:

Prepare for 2 hours of speed and laughter while sliding down our 800-foot tubing lanes. We offer three snow tubing lanes packed with adrenaline and excitement! 

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

Register for Activity #720225-N

Break Blast Camp

Ages: 5-11
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $50
Extended hours: Yes, extended hours are 4:00-6:00 p.m. for a fee of $14
Location: Carver CC

Description:

It's an APS no school day, which means fun at Break Blast camp! Enjoy a variety of activities including active play & games, dynamic play, and creative arts at Carver Community Center! Participants must bring a lunch and snack to have at camp.

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

Register for Activity #710125-K

Momentum3: One Day Mini Basketball 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!

Campers should come prepared for indoor activities.

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

For general questions and inquiries please contact programs@momentum-3.com

Register for Activity #750125-F3

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

Ages: 6-14
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.(Full Day) ; 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Half Day)
Fee: $75 (Full Day) ; $55 (Half Day)
Extended hours: No
Location: Kenmore 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.

Campers will be primarily  outdoors weather pending and should come prepared for outdoor and indoor activities

For general questions and inquiries please contact INFO@ARLINGTONSOCCER.COM

Register for Full Day Activity #750125-F4

 Register for Half Day Activity #750125-F5

Magnus Chess: 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.

Campers should come prepared for indoor activities. For general questions and inquiries please contact info@chessacademy.com

Register for Activity #750125-F6

Baroody: Dance Camp

Ages: 7-11
Time: 9:00 AM a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Fee: $60
Extended hours: No
Location: Abingdon ES

Description:

Campers are going to love this full day dance camp where staff will be teaching choreography and movement using some of the most popular songs out today.

Campers should come prepared for indoor activities. For general questions and inquiries please contact camps@baroodycamps.com

Register for Activity #750125-F7

Baroody: Scratch Jr. Coding Camp

Ages: 5-7
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Fee: $80
Extended hours: No
Location: Fairlington CC

Description:

Coding Fun with Scratch Jr.! Dive into the exciting world of coding with Scratch Jr., a beginner-friendly language designed just for kids! Campers will use colorful blocks to create their own interactive stories and games, making character objects move, dance, and interactive with each other. Students will develop early literacy, numeracy, and logical problem-solving skills by creating interactive animations. This camp is the perfect introduction to coding for young, curious minds!

Campers should come prepared for indoor activities. For general questions and inquiries please contact camps@baroodycamps.com

Register for Activity #750125-F8

Baroody: Scratch Coding Camp

Ages: 7-11
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Fee: $80
Extended hours: No
Location: Fairlington CC

Description:

Get ready for a day of coding magic! This awesome camp takes you on a journey from visual blocks to real-world text-based coding. We'll build on your Scratch Jr skills and dive into a whole new world of functions, I/O capabilities, variables, operators, and conditional statements. (Don't worry, it's way more fun than it sounds!)

Campers should come prepared for indoor activities. For general questions and inquiries please contact camps@baroodycamps.com

Register for Activity #750125-F9

Friday, January 31

Teen Trip - Skiing in Bayse, VA

Ages: 11-17
Time: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Fee: $75 for lift ticket and ski rental; $35 for lift ticket only
Extended hours: No extended hours
Location: Thomas Jefferson CC

Description:

Whether you're looking for an adventure filled escape or a peaceful retreat we have everything for a fulfilling trip no matter what time of year it is. Skiing the slopes and warming up by the fire in the Copper Kettle. Aprés every weekend at Carter's Hütte in the base area! This activity you chose has great atmosphere at Bryce and it's top notch!

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

Register Lift Ticket and Ski Rental - #720225-O

Register for Lift Ticket Only - #720225 - P 

Break Blast Camp

Ages: 5-11
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $50
Extended hours: Yes, extended hours are 4:00-6:00 p.m. for a fee of $14
Location: Carver CC

Description:

It's an APS no school day, which means fun at Break Blast camp! Enjoy a variety of activities including active play & games, dynamic play, and creative arts at Carver Community Center! Participants must bring a lunch and snack to have at camp.

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

Register for Activity #710125-L

Momentum3: Winter Break Basketball Camp V

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!

Campers should come prepared for indoor activities.

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

For general questions and inquiries please contact programs@momentum-3.com

Register for Activity #750125-G1

Tiny Chefs: Snack Attack

Ages: 6-10 years
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Fee: $155
Extended hours: No
Location: Lubber Run CC

Description:

Students will push the limits on the snacking and learn to prepare a variety of wholesome, delicious and unique nibbles. This is not your mother’s PB&J! Chefs will prepare a variety of bite-sized munchies like Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies, Homemade Pretzels, Black Bean Corn Salsa Nachos, Roasted Pepper Hummus with Homemade Pita Chips and more. No one will leave hungry this session!

Campers should come prepared for indoor activities. Disclaimer: Tiny chefs reviews products for allergy warnings indicated on the label. Tiny Chefs is not held liable for allergens not listed on product packaging, and environmental factors or cross-contamination. Tiny Chefs can accommodate some mild allergies based on our discretion. Examples of ingredients used in our camps: dairy, egg, wheat/gluten, soy, coconut, sesame. We cannot guarantee a completely allergen-free environment.

 For general questions and inquiries please contact info@tinychefs.com

Register for Activity #750125-G2

Abrakadoodle: Winter Wonderland

Ages: 5.5 - 12 years
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Fee: $65
Extended hours: No
Location: Fairlington CC

Description:

Celebrate winter with creativity, inspired by artists like Tom Baker and his snowy window landscapes. Warm-up with Heather Galler and her colorful folk-art paintings. Have fun with Albert Laessie and his playful penguin sculptures! Use your imagination to create a winter wonderland!

Campers should come prepared for indoor activities. For general questions and inquiries please contact swalia@abrakadoodle.com

Register for Activity #750125-G3

Magnus Chess: 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.

Campers should come prepared for indoor activities.  For general questions and inquiries please contact info@chessacademy.com

Register for Activity #750125-G4

Tennis Central:  Spartans Plus (6-8 yo)

Ages: 6-8 years old
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Fee: $79
Extended hours: No
Location: Tuckahoe ES

Description:

The Spartans Plus program is by far the most comprehensive and immersive tennis program for young kids. Through a variety of hand-eye coordination activities and targeted ball control and footwork exercises, each young player accelerates his/her tennis learning curve.

Campers will be primarily  outdoors weather pending and should come prepared for outdoor and indoor activities.  If the weather is great, we will be playing outside on the tennis courts. If the weather doesn't cooperate, we will bring mini nets inside in their gym and play tennis indoors.

 For general questions and inquiries please contact alexis@tenniscentral.net

Register for Activity #750125-G5

Tennis Central: Titans (9-11yo)

Ages: 9-11 years old
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Fee: $79
Extended hours: No
Location: Tuckahoe ES

Description:

For our players just beginning, our gentle methodology combines proper technique with low-stress exercises and games to create confidence, muscle memory, and a level of comfort with the basics.For those with strong technical foundations and competitions under their belt, we will help refine their strategic comprehension and develop their tennis IQ through live ball and interactive training.

Campers will be primarily  outdoors weather pending and should come prepared for outdoor and indoor activities  If the weather is great, we will be playing outside on the tennis courts. If the weather doesn't cooperate, we will bring mini nets inside in their gym and play tennis indoors.

For general questions and inquiries please contact alexis@tenniscentral.net

Register for Activity #750125-G6

Tennis Central:  Academy - (12-18 yo)

Ages: 12-18 years old
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Fee: $79
Extended hours: No
Location: Tuckahoe ES

Description:

For our players just beginning, our gentle methodology combines proper technique with low-stress exercises and games to create confidence, muscle memory, and a level of comfort with the basics.For those with strong technical foundations and competitions under their belt, we will help refine their strategic comprehension and develop their tennis IQ through live ball and interactive training.

Campers will be primarily  outdoors weather pending and should come prepared for outdoor and indoor activities. If the weather is great, we will be playing outside on the tennis courts. If the weather doesn't cooperate, we will bring mini nets inside in their gym and play tennis indoors.

For general questions and inquiries please contact alexis@tenniscentral.net

Register for Activity #750125-G7

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

Ages: 6-14
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Full Day) ; 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Half Day)
Fee: $75
Extended hours: No
Location: Kenmore 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.

Campers will be primarily  outdoors weather pending and should come prepared for outdoor and indoor activities

For general questions and inquiries please contact INFO@ARLINGTONSOCCER.COM

Register for Full Day Activity #750125-G8

Register for Half Day Activity #750125-G9

Baroody: STEM Adventures

Ages: 5-12
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Fee: $80
Extended hours: No
Location: Madison CC

Description:

Get ready for a day of hands-on STEM fun! This one-day provides a multidisciplinary STEM Experience to help your child become a scientist, a coder, and an engineer all in one! Hands-on experiences include creating witch potions, experimenting with non-Newtonian fluids, coding Scratch programs, making fun Lego robotic contraptions, and testing their gaming skills! This camp sparks curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration, and provides a glimpse into the diverse world of STEM. Don't miss this exciting adventure!

Campers should come prepared for indoor activities. For general questions and inquiries please contact camps@baroodycamps.com

Register for Activity #750125-H1

Future Break Camp Dates: 

All future camp dates are subject to change.

Spring 2025
  • March 14
  • March 31
  • Spring Break: April 14-18
  • April 21

 


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