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 

Monday, September 25

Kids In Action- Break Blast

Ages: 5-11
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $44
Extended hours: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. for an additional $12
Location: Carver Community Center

Description:

It's an APS Holiday which means fun at camp! Enjoy a variety of activities including active play & games, dynamic play, and creative arts during the day! Participants must bring a lunch and snack to have at camp.

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

Register for Waitlist - Activity #710124-A

 

Teen Trip - International Spy Museum

Ages: 11-16
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Fee: $15
Extended hours: No Extended Hours
Location: Thomas Jefferson Community Center

Description:

Attention agents! Join us for a day at the International Spy Museum located in DC. The trip includes admission into the museum and time to hang out with friends while you learn what the spy world has to offer. Please bring extra money for lunch nearby. 

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

Register for Activity #720224-A

Monday, October 9

Kids In Action- Break Blast

Ages: 5-11
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $44
Extended hours: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. for an additional $12
Location: Carver Community Center

Description:

It's an APS Holiday which means fun at camp! Enjoy a variety of activities including active play & games, dynamic play, and creative arts during the day! Participants must bring a lunch and snack to have at camp.

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

Register for Activity #710124-B

 

Teen Trip -Soccer Foot Golf

Ages: 11-18
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Fee: $20
Extended hours: No Extended Hours
Location: Thomas Jefferson Community Center

Description:

Try a new game that merges your soccer skills with golf and hang out with friends. Participants must provide their own soccer ball.

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

Register for Activity #720224-B

Momentum3: Fall 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: Williamsburg MS

Description:

Join the Momentum3 coaches for a one day mini-basketball camp. A day of games, high quality basketball instruction, team and individual competitions, small sided game play. Learn something new and meet new friends—join in the FUN! Campers should come prepared for outdoor and indoor activities.

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 #750114-A

 

Momentum3: Fall Flag Football 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: Williamsburg MS

Description:

Join the Momentum3 coaches for a one-day flag football mini-camp. A day filled with games, contests and FUNdamentals. This non-contact camp is designed for young athletes to have fun while working on speed, agility and football knowledge & skills through games, competitions and drills. Learn something new and meet new friends—join in the FUN!. Campers should come prepared for outdoor and indoor activities.

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 #750114-B

 

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-C

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: Madison 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-D (AM Session)

Register for Activity #750114-E (PM Session)

Friday, October 20

Kids In Action- Break Blast

Ages: 5-11
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $44
Extended hours: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. for an additional $12
Location: Carver Community Center

Description:

It's an APS Holiday which means fun at camp! Enjoy a variety of activities including active play & games, dynamic play, and creative arts during the day! Participants must bring a lunch and snack to have at camp.

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

Register for Activity #710124-C

 

Teen Trip - Bowling & Movie

Ages: 11-18
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $30
Extended hours: No Extended Hours
Location: Thomas Jefferson Community Center

Description:

Start your day with a few rounds of bowling with friends before enjoying a movie in the afternoon. Please bring extra money for concessions.

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

Register for Activity #720224-C

Momentum3: Fall 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: Williamsburg MS

Description:

Join the Momentum3 coaches for a one day mini-basketball camp. A day of games, high quality basketball instruction, team and individual competitions, small, sided game play. Learn something new and meet new friends—join in the FUN! Campers should come prepared for outdoor and indoor activities.

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 #750114-F

 

Momentum3: Fall Flag Football 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: Williamsburg MS

Description:

Join the Momentum3 coaches for a one-day flag football mini-camp. A day filled with games, contests and FUNdamentals. This non-contact camp is designed for young athletes to have fun while working on speed, agility and football knowledge & skills through games, competitions and drills. Learn something new and meet new friends—join in the FUN!. Campers should come prepared for outdoor and indoor activities.

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 #750114-G

 

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-H

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-I (AM Session)

Register for Activity #750114-J (PM Session)

 

 

Saturday, October 28 (Weekend Trip)

Teen Trip -Halloween Haunt at Kings Dominion 

Ages: 11-16
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.
Fee: $55
Extended hours: No Extended Hours
Location: Thomas Jefferson Community Center

Description:

Get ready for Halloween at Kings Dominion Halloween Haunt. During this trip you and your friends can enjoy a night of rides and spooky fun.

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

Register for Activity #720224-E

 

Tuesday, November 7

Full Camp Listings will be available by Friday, October 6th.

 

Wednesday, November 22

Full Camp Listings will be available by Friday, October 6th 

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

 

 

Future Break Camp Dates: 

All future camp dates are subject to change.

Winter 2023/ 2024
  • Winter Break Week #1: December 21 & 22
  • Winter Break Week #2: December 27 - 29
  • January 29
Spring 2024
  • March 15
  • Spring Break: March 25-29
  • April 10
  • April 15

 

 


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