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.

Please check back often as we continue to add new break day camp offerings! Full lists of break camp listings are available no later than the Friday prior to the opening of Registration. For general questions please contact camps@arlingtonva.us 

Wednesday, November 22

There are a very limited number of camp offerings on this date.   

Magnus Chess Academy: Chess Camp

Ages: 6-14
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $86
Extended hours: No
Location: Madison CC

Description:

In Chess Camp, campers 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 broken up in groups by skill level. Activities include learning the rules, openings, tactics, endgames, studying master games, and playing lots of games against other students. Campers will take breaks for snacks and fresh air, and have lunch and recess from 12:00 – 1:00. All equipment provided.

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

Register for Activity #750114-O

Learn Now Music: Ultimate Music Camp

Ages: 6-14
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (AM) or 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (PM)
Fee: $50/Session
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 session piano, drum; Instruments in PM session guitar and violin)

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 Activity #750114-P (AM Session)

Register for Activity #750114-Q (PM Session)

Love The Ball: Soccer Camp

Ages: 6-14 (Full Day)  or  4-14 (Half Day)
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Full Day) or 9:00 p.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Half Day)
Fee: $70 (Full Day)  or  $50 (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 just a small portion of this camp; soccer will be used as a medium to achieve happiness, enjoyment and self-confidence!

Campers will be primarily outdoors weather pending and should come prepared for outdoor and indoor activities. 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 4-5pm

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

Register for Activity #750114-R (Full Day)

Register for Activity #750114-S (Half Day)

 

 

 

 

 

Winter Break Week #1: December 21 & 22

Kids In Action- Break Blast

Ages: 5-11 Dates: Dec. 21-22 Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Fee: $74 Extended hours: Yes, PM extended hours available for an additional fee Location: Carver Community Center

Description:

Part 1 of winter break which means more fun at camp! Enjoy a variety of activities including active play & games, dynamic play, and creative arts during this two-day camp! Participants must bring a lunch and snack to have at camp each day.

PM Extended Hours from 4-6pm ($24 additional fee)

For more information about this camp, please contact Samantha Nuamah at snuamah@arlingtonva.us.

Register for Activity #710124

Momentum3: Winter Break Basketball Camp - Week 1

Ages: 8-13
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Fee: $160
Extended hours: Yes, AM & PM extended hours available for an additional fee
Location: Williamsburg MS

Description:

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

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 #750124-A

Magnus Chess Academy: Chess Camp

Ages: 6-14
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $172
Extended hours: No
Location: Fairlington CC

Description:

In Chess Camp, campers 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 broken up in groups by skill level. Activities include learning the rules, openings, tactics, endgames, studying master games, and playing lots of games against other students. Campers will take breaks for snacks and fresh air, and have lunch and recess from 12:00 – 1:00. All equipment provided.

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

Register for Activity #750124-B

 Love The Ball: Soccer Camp

Ages: 6-14 (Full Day)  or  4-14 (Half Day)
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Full Day) or 9:00 p.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Half Day)
Fee: $140 (Full Day)  or  $100 (Half Day)
Extended hours: Yes, AM & PM extended hours available for an additional fee.
Location: Kenmore 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 just a small portion of this camp; soccer will be used as a medium to achieve happiness, enjoyment and self-confidence!

Campers will be primarily outdoors weather pending and should come prepared for outdoor and indoor activities. 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 4-5pm

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

Register for Activity #750124-C (Full Day)

Register for Activity #750124-D (Half Day)

SciGenius: Holiday STEAM Camp

Ages: 6-12
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $165
Extended hours: No
Location: Madison CC

Description:

Campers will explore different STEAM activities from Art, Robotics, and Science. Learn STEAM concepts through various hands-on activities. Create and develop new skills, have fun, and make new friends this winter.

For more information about this camp, please contact SciGenius at info@scigenius.com

Register for Activity #750124-E

 

Winter Break Week #2: December 27 - 29

Kids In Action- Break Blast

Ages: 5-11 Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Fee: $110 Extended hours: Yes, PM extended hours available for an additional fee. Location: Carver Community Center

Description:

It's part 2 of winter break which means more fun at camp! Enjoy a variety of activities including active play & games, dynamic play, and creative arts during this three-day camp! Participants must bring a lunch and snack to have at camp each day.

PM Extended Hours 4-6pm ($36 additional fee)

For more information about this camp, please contact Samantha Nuamah at snuamah@arlingtonva.us.

Register for Activity #710124

Teen Trip – Ice Skating & Ultrazone Laser Tag

Ages: 11-16 Date: Wednesday, December 27 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Fee: $20 Extended hours: No Location: Pick Up/Drop Off at Thomas Jefferson Community Center

Description:

Bring on the winter spirit with a day of ice skating followed by laser tag and arcade games! Each participant will receive 2 games of laser tag and a $5 game card to use in the arcade.

For more information about this camp, please contact Edson Bravo at ebravo@arlingtonva.us.

Register for Activity #720224-F

Teen Trip – Pev’s Paintball

Ages: 11-16 Date: Thursday, December 28 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Fee: $50 Extended hours: No Location: Pick Up/Drop Off at Thomas Jefferson Community Center

Description:

Enjoy a thrilling day of paintball at one of the DMV's best and largest paintball locations. Play a variety of games from tag to capture the flag and more! Bring your friends and challenge them in one of the 14 different playing fields Pev's Paintball Park has to offer!

For more information about this camp, please contact Edson Bravo at ebravo@arlingtonva.us.

Register for Activity #720224-G

Teen Trip – Funland

Ages: 11-16 Date: Friday, December 29 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Fee: $35 Extended hours: No Location: Pick Up/Drop Off at Thomas Jefferson Community Center

Description:

Come enjoy all day play at Fun Land with a $10 game card. Feel free to bring extra money for games and concessions.

For more information about this camp, please contact Edson Bravo at ebravo@arlingtonva.us.

Register for Activity #720224-H

Momentum3: Winter Break Basketball Camp - Week 2

Ages: 8-13
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Fee: $225
Extended hours: Yes, AM & PM extended hours available for an additional fee
Location: Williamsburg MS

Description:

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

AM Extended Hours 8-9am; PM Extended Hours 3-5:30pm (No PM Extended Hours on Friday 12/29)

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

Register for Activity #750124-F

Magnus Chess Academy: Chess Camp

Ages: 6-14
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $258
Extended hours: No
Location: Fairlington CC

Description:

In Chess Camp, campers 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 broken up in groups by skill level. Activities include learning the rules, openings, tactics, endgames, studying master games, and playing lots of games against other students. Campers will take breaks for snacks and fresh air, and have lunch and recess from 12:00 – 1:00. All equipment provided.

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

Register for Activity #750124-G

 Love The Ball: Soccer Camp

Ages: 6-14 (Full Day)  or  4-14 (Half Day)
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Full Day) or 9:00 p.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Half Day)
Fee: $199 (Full Day)  or  $139 (Half Day)
Extended hours: Yes, AM & PM extended hours available for an additional fee.
Location: Kenmore 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 just a small portion of this camp; soccer will be used as a medium to achieve happiness, enjoyment and self-confidence!

Campers will be primarily outdoors weather pending and should come prepared for outdoor and indoor activities. 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 4-5pm

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

Register for Activity #750124-H (Full Day)

Register for Activity #750124-I (Half Day)

SciGenius: Holiday STEAM Camp

Ages: 6-12
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $240
Extended hours: No
Location: Madison CC

Description:

Campers will explore different STEAM activities from Art, Robotics, and Science. Learn STEAM concepts through various hands-on activities. Create and develop new skills, have fun, and make new friends this winter.

For more information about this camp, please contact SciGenius at info@scigenius.com

Register for Activity #750124-J

Monday, January 29

No Programs listed at this time.  Please check back prior to registration on January 2, 2024

Future Break Camp Dates: 

All future camp dates are subject to change.

Spring 2024
  • March 15
  • Spring Break: March 25-29
  • April 10
  • April 15
  • March Break Camp Registration Begins: February 20 at 10 a.m.
  • April Break Camp Registration Begins: March 11 at 10 a.m.

 

 


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