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

Spring Camp Registration Begins February 10, at Noon

Friday, March 14

Registration begins February 10 at noon.

Shadowland Laser Tag & Go Karting

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 yourself to have fun playing Laser Tag and then go Go Karting!! Bring your friends or come to make new ones!!

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

Register for Activity #720225-U

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-M

Tiny Chefs: Books for Cooks

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

Description:

Tiny Chefs connects the world of cooking and the world of children’s literature! We relate cooking concepts and recipes with themes and characters drawn from popular children’s books such as If You Give A Moose A Muffin to more recent favorites like Dragons Love Tacos, Tiny Chefs will explore recipes like Guacamole Chicken Salad, and French Toast with Banana and Blueberry Compo.

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.

Campers should come prepared for indoor activities.

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

Register for Activity #750135-A1

Momentum3: PTC 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: Kenmore MS

Description:

Join the Momentum³ coaches during the Spring Parent Teacher Conferences 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 #750135-A2

SPARK Business Academy: Aspiring Fashionistas

Ages: 10-13
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $99
Extended hours: No
Location: Madison CC

Description:

In this stylish program for boys and girls, campers gain knowledge of the fashion industry and develop skills in fashion design, fashion marketing, fashion journalism and branding. Campers develop sketching skills, explore popular brands, analyze industry trends (e.g., athleisure), design various articles of clothing, define their own brand, explore careers in fashion and more!

Campers should come prepared for indoor activities. For general questions and inquiries please contact catalina.contreras@sparkbusinessacademy.com

Register for Activity #750135-A3

SPARK Business Academy: Money Math

Ages: 6-9
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $99
Extended hours: No
Location: Madison CC

Description:

Designed for our youngest campers, this program serves as a real-life math lab where students practice their computational skills and develop a foundation in financial literacy. Campers participate in money math games and activities that help them internalize how they can use their math skills in everyday life.
 

Campers should come prepared for indoor activities. For general questions and inquiries please contact catalina.contreras@sparkbusinessacademy.com

Register for Activity #750135-A4

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 #750135-A5

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

Ages: 6-14 (Full Day) or 4-14 (Half Day)
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: Yes, for an additional fee
Location: Gunston 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.

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

For general questions and inquiries please contact lovetheball@gmail.com

Register for Full Day Activity #750135-A6

Register for Half Day Activity #750135-A7

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

Ages: 5-12
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.(Full Day) ; 1:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Half Day)
Fee:  $50 (Half Day)
Extended hours: Yes, 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.

Campers will be primarily indoors and should come prepared for indoor activities

For general questions and inquiries please contact CustomerService@learnnowmusic.com

Register for AM Half Day Activity #750135-A8

Register for PM Half Day Activity #750135-A9

Monday, March 31

Registration begins February 10 at noon

Artechouse & Climbzone

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

Description:

Artechhouse is Powered by passion, ARTECHOUSE Studio is an interdisciplinary collaborative culture working at the forefront of art and technology to develop, produce and present world-class technology-driven exhibitions and the most advanced presentation platforms that ignite the imagination. And enjoy wall climbing with many different obstacles.

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

Register for Activity #720225-V

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-N

Tiny Chefs: Sweet and Savory Pies

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

Description:

Who can resist warm, flaky pastry, fresh from the oven? During this camp the Tiny Chefs will learn techniques to create the classic pastry dough needed for such staples as pies, tarts and quiche, plus the delicious fillings to go inside them. They will also work with puff pastry, biscuit dough and phyllo dough as they explore recipes for pizza pies, turnovers, pot pies, pie pops and samosas. If there is pastry on it, under it or around it, we will probably be making it in this very tasty pastry class.

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.

Campers should come prepared for indoor activities.

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

Register for Activity #750135-B1

Abrakadoodle: Splatters of Spring

Ages: 5.5 - 12 years old
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Fee: $65
Extended hours: Yes, for an additional fee
Location: Madison CC

Description:

Calling all artist to make splatters of Spring! We will create colorful collages inspired by Peter Max, draw flowers inspired by Damien Hirst & sculpt a nest with a dreamy background inspired by Rene Matritte!

Campers should come prepared for indoor activities.

For general questions and inquiries please contact swalia@abrakadoodle.com

Register for Activity #750135-B2

Momentum3: Spring 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: Tuckahoe 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!

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 #750135-B3

Baroody: Website Design Camp

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

Description:

Dive into website design! Using an intuitive builder, young learners explore design fundamentals, responsive layouts, and multimedia integration. Instructors create a supportive, hands-on environment, nurturing creativity and digital skills. Each child completes the course with their unique website, showcasing talents and interests—a creative journey sparking imagination and fostering a lifelong tech and design interest.

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

Register for Activity #750135-B4

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 #750135-B5

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

Ages: 6-14 (Full Day) or 4-14 (Half Day)
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: Yes, for an additional fee
Location: Gunston 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.

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

For general questions and inquiries please contact lovetheball@gmail.com

Register for Full Day Activity #750135-B6

Register for Half Day Activity #750135-B7

Baroody: LEGO BricQ: Train to Win Camp

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

Description:

Welcome to Lego BricQ: Train to Win! In this program, children construct Lego creations to explore motion and physics principles. Through hands-on activities, they learn about push and pull forces and their impact on object speed and direction. Working through the unit, they ask and answer questions, analyze data, and present fitness and training ideas. Children also learn to design and test solutions for changing object speed or direction using push and pull forces.

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

Register for Activity #750135-B8

Spring Break: April 14 - 18

Registration begins February 10 at noon.

Break Blast Camp

Ages: 5-11
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $195
Extended hours: Yes, extended hours are 4:00-6:00 p.m. for a fee of $70
Location: Carver CC

Description:

It's Spring Break, 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-O

Camprichment: Design To Build - Architect Camp

Ages: 7- 12 years old
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $395
Extended hours: No
Location: Tuckahoe ES

Description:

Love drawing and playing with blocks? Become an architect! Learn the art of building design. Turn your drawing into a small scale model. Play and build with soft bricks - not legos. Go outside and explore the buildings around us. Take home your junior hard hat and sketch pad.

Campers should come prepared for indoor activities.

For general questions and inquiries please contact fairfax@camprichment.com

Register for Activity #750135-B9

Abrakadoodle: Artsy Discoveries

Ages: 5.5 - 12 years old
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Fee: $310
Extended hours: Yes, for an additional fee
Location: Fairlington CC

Description:

Discovery happens with eyes wide open! With artfully educated eyes, students notice design in nature, engineered structures, human-made products and more in the surrounding world! This new awareness of art elements and principles enhances the joy of discovery in the visual world. Abrakadoodle artists doodle and design to explore new techniques, exciting materials, art history, and design-loving artists!

Campers should come prepared for indoor activities.

For general questions and inquiries please contact swalia@abrakadoodle.com

Register for Activity #750135-C1

Baroody: Mountain Biking Camp

Ages: 9-14
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $595
Extended hours: No
Location: Gunston CC

Description:

Mountain Biking Camp delivers an exciting week for young riders mastering the art of mountain biking. Comprehensive instruction covers foundational skills, intermediate challenges, and more—steering, shifting, hill climbing, descending, obstacle negotiation, trail etiquette, bike maintenance, and safety. Daily sessions allow for skill-building, breaks for lunch and activities, and afternoon trail exploration.

This is a travel camp, all campers will travel to designated locations in 15 passenger vans. Campers should come prepared for outdoor activities. For general questions and inquiries please contact camps@baroodycamps.com

Register for Activity #750135-C2

SportzCampz4Kidz: All American Sports Camp

Ages: 6-12
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Fee: $250
Extended hours: Yes, AM & PM extended hours available for an additional fee
Location: Gunston MS

Description:

This is the ultimate sports camp and is ideal for all children who want to have fun while being exposed to a variety of sports. Campers will participate in basketball, soccer, flag football, whiffleball and volleyball as well as many other sports related activities. Each camper will be grouped according to age or ability to ensure maximum learning and skill development.

Campers should come prepared for outdoor activities depending upon weather.

AM Extended hours 7-9am; PM Extended Hours 3-6PM 

For general questions and inquiries please contact aasc6420@cox.net

Register for Activity #750135-C3

Momentum3: Spring Break Basketball Camp

Ages: 8-13
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Fee: $300
Extended hours: Yes, AM & PM extended hours available for an additional fee
Location: Williamsburg MS

Description:

Momentum³ Spring Break Basketball Camp is a great place for any young basketball player who is looking to improve their skills, learn new techniques, make new friends and have FUN! Each day is different BUT filled with high quality instruction, team and individual competitions, and small sided game play. This camp is open to campers of all skill levels.

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 #750135-C4

Momentum3: Spring Break Flag Football Camp

Ages: 8-13
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Fee: $300
Extended hours: Yes, AM & PM extended hours available for an additional fee
Location: Williamsburg MS

Description:

Momentum³’s high energy Spring Break Flag Football Camp focuses on all aspects of the game. Covering all fundamentals of the game: catching, passing, strategies and defense. This non-contact camp is designed for young athletes to have FUN while improving their speed, agility and football knowledge & skills through games, competitions and drills.

Campers should come prepared for outdoor 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 #750135-C5

Arlington Soccer: Fun for All Soccer 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: $375 (Full Day) ; $275 (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 #750135-C6

Register for Half Day Activity #750135-C7

Magnus Chess: Chess Camp

Ages: 6-14
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $429
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 #750135-D1

Monday, April 21

Registration begins February 10 at noon.

PEV's Paintball, Archery Tag & Nerf Wars

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

Description:

Pev’s Paintball Park is the first and only of its kind in the nation built from the ground up for paintball games. Forty-eight acres with 14 playing fields - a town with 25+ buildings and props, a fortress with 3 mega towers and 8 buildings, a man-made rock field with caves, a scrap yard with spools and barricades, a log yard with trees and wooden fences, 2 artificial turf fields. where you will play Nerf Wars and Archery Tag.

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

Register for Activity #720225-W

Tiny Chefs: Tropical Fusion

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

Description:

Nothing feels more like warmer weather than going to the Caribbean! Sip on wonderful fruit smoothies made from fresh pineapple, coconuts, papayas and other scrumptious island fruits. Students will make tropical salsas with mangoes and pineapples—it will feel like island paradise! Students are introduced to tropical spices, such as jerk and curry, in fabulous dishes from the islands!

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.

Campers should come prepared for indoor activities.

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

Register for Activity #750135-D2

Momentum3: Spring One Day 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: Kenmore MS

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 #750135-D3

Abrakadoodle: Jump into Modern Art

Ages: 5.5 - 12 years old
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Fee: $65
Extended hours: Yes, for an additional fee
Location: Fairlington CC

Description:

Learn about Surrealism, Pop Art and Minimalism. Practice hearts like Jim Dine, create a cat like Joan Miro, and more

Campers should come prepared for indoor activities.

For general questions and inquiries please contact swalia@abrakadoodle.com

Register for Activity #750135-D4

Baroody: Minecraft Creative Adventures Camp

Ages: 5-12
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Fee: $80
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!

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

Register for Activity #750135-D5

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 #750135-D6

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

Ages: 6-14 (Full Day) or 4-14 (Half Day)
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: Yes, for an additional fee
Location: Gunston 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.

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

For general questions and inquiries please contact lovetheball@gmail.com

Register for Full Day Activity #750135-D7

Register for Half Day Activity #750135-D8

         
 

 


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