Best Summer Camps in Washington, DC; Maryland; and Northern Virginia

Summer camps are a win for both kids and parents. Summer day camps allow parents to tackle work and home responsibilities while their children have fun learning new skills, making friends, playing, splashing, and creating. And with so many great day camps in the DC area for kids of all interests, you’re bound to find one your children will love. Traditional summer camps, STEM camps and other academic programs, theater camps, and art camps are just some of the options available.

Here are 17 summer day camps in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia we’re sure your kids will love. Note that some of these camps may already be full, so be sure to check camp websites for registration and dates, rates, and up-to-date availability.

Looking for more options for summer camps near DC? Bookmark our local Summer Camp Guide, and peruse our full Camp Directory for more programs to fit any budget and interest, from free and affordable summer camps to overnight summer camps and everything in between.