Ages 6-Adult

SOAR 365 provides traditional day and overnight summer camp activities for individuals with disabilities, allowing them to participate in diverse activities with the help of trained staff.

Richmond, Virginia

Ages 5 – 11

Mad Science Camp allows the campers to create, build, and observe a variety of projects to explore science in 30 locations around the DC area. Call for accommodations for children with special needs.

Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC

Ages 2.5 – 18

TLC’s Speech-Language and Occupational Therapy Summer Camps serve young children with speech-language and occupational therapy needs ages 2.5 to 7. Our Learning Enrichment program through the Katherine Thomas School serves students with language, learning, and sensory-motor disabilities and/or high-functioning autism K-8 in the lower/middle school and grades 9-12 in the high school. This camp serves children who need help with or need sensory integration, occupational therapy, speech/language, learning enrichment and handwriting. 

Rockville, Maryland

Camp Aristotle offers activities designed to foster friendships, self-awareness, exploration, and social success to the students who experience challenges associated with High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder, receptive/expressive/pragmatic language challenges, and ADHD. The teachers and staff are specially trained to understand these needs to provide all campers with a fulfilling and bully-free camp experience.

Silver Spring, Maryland

443-518-7671

Ages 7 – 13  

A summer recreation program for children with severe emotional and behavioral disorders. The campers come with a variety of difficulties/diagnoses ranging from poor peer and family relations, ADHD, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, high functioning autism, oppositional defiant disorder, and problems with expressing feelings and coping appropriately.

Columbia, MD

Ages 8-18

Camp Sequoia is a supportive overnight camp for young men ages 8-18 and young women ages 9-16, focusing on the unique needs of kids with ADHD and those working on social or life development skills.

Pennsburg, Pennsylvania

202-651-2474

Ages 10 -19

Summer Youth Camps are designed for middle and high school students up to the age of 19. Our programs provide exciting summer learning and experiential opportunities against the backdrop of a world-class bilingual environment just minutes away from the U.S. Capitol.

Washington, D.C.

434-248-5444 or 434-392-4246  

Ages 9-18 

This day camp will offer Deaf/HH children the environment with staff and programming to augment healthy, satisfying socialization experiences through various activities swimming, fishing, canoeing, archery, nature studies and craft. Audio equipment provided by VA Dept of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. 

 Appomattox, Virginia

301-328-1443

Youth Leadership Camp is an intensive educational four-week summer program for deaf and hard of hearing high school sophomores and juniors. Campers are referred to as leaders throughout the program. The camp provides leaders the ability to develop their scholarship, leadership, and citizenship (SLC) qualities outdoors.

Stayton, Oregon

Video Phone: 540-645-5029 (VP Virginia)

Video Phone: 808-376-2226 (VP Hawaii)

Ages 3-18

Signs of Fun Summer Camp welcomes deaf or hard of hearing campers ages 3-18, along with hearing siblings. The one-week camp runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and offers themed activities like crafts, sports, games, swimming, hiking, and fishing. Many counselors are former campers or local ASL students, and a counselor-in-training program helps teens build leadership skills. Parents are encouraged to attend ASL classes offered during camp to support family communication.

Virginia and Hawaii

800-662-7119

Camp Easterseals is an overnight camp for children and adults living with physical and intellectual disabilities. Assistance is available to all campers, while encouraging independence, improving self-esteem and Social Skills, outdoor activities. Summer camp, weekend respite and family camps are available.

Roanoke, Virginia

240-354-0311

Grades 2-12

ASDEC Summer Program provides structured, hands-on instruction in reading, writing, spelling, study skills, handwriting, and math. Multisensory activities support focus, memory, and confidence as students build skills through repetition and mastery. Hyattsville, Maryland

434-293-9059

Oakland’s five-week summer camp is well-suited for students who have learning differences, need an academic boost, or an individualized learning plan. An intensive academic program with the experience of traditional summer camp to ensure children stay on track and leg up when they return to school next fall. 

Troy, VA

Ages 4 – 17

A summer enrichment program that uses their collaborative approach to address articulation, expressive language, receptive language, executive functioning, social skills, and literacy.

Alexandria, VA

Ages 8-21

Travel and Weekender programs provide an opportunity for kids and teens that have significant social learning and executive function deficits. Sleep-away camp features swimming, climbing, arts, theater, and athletics.

Pocono Mountains, PA

434-977-3781

Ages 7-17

Camp Holiday Trails (CHT) is a year-round nonprofit camp in a natural setting at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Central VA. They provide Camp experience for children and teens aged age 7-17 with medical needs.

 Virtual and Multiple Locations

540-471-1659

Ages 6-Adult

Camp LIGHT is a summer day camp program for individuals with special needs and at-risk youth. The camp offers a place for children to improve social skills, stay active, and have fun. The camp is offered for families at no cost so that children with medical, physical, behavioral, and other special needs, as well as at-risk youth, can enjoy the excitement of the camp, and build lifetime friendships with other children with a similar background.

Waynesboro, Virginia

Ages 7-16

A week-long summer camp for children with diabetes. Activities include tubing down the Greenbrier River, canoeing, swimming, archery, biking and more.

Anthony, WV

Middleburg, Virginia

Camp Aristotle is for students who have trouble with peer relationships and/or impulse control. Weekly themes are chosen with input from students and activities are carefully designed to foster friendships, self-awareness, exploration, and social success. Many students at Camp Aristotle experience challenges associated with High Functioning Autism, receptive and expressive/pragmatic language challenges, and ADHD.

Silver Spring, Maryland

Beyond Akeela is a camp and college readiness program for high school teens with Asperger’s, or similar ASD (Autism) profile, and ADD/ADHD. Participants practice post-secondary independent living skills, experience adventure, and develop life-long friendships, all while preparing for their transition to college and beyond.

Milton, Massachusetts

Grades 3-10

Camp Akeela is a three-and-a-half week sleep away camp for kids with Asperger’s Syndrome, high-functioning autism, and nonverbal learning disabilities to make friends and grow socially.

Strafford, Vermont

Grades 11-12

Beyond Akeela is a camp and college readiness program for high school teens with Asperger’s, or similar ASD (Autism) profile, and ADD/ADHD. Participants practice post-secondary independent living skills, experience adventure, and develop life-long friendships, all while preparing for their transition to college and beyond.

Milton, Massachusetts

Grades 3 – 10

A three and a half week sleep away camp for kids with Asperger’s Syndrome, high functioning autism and nonverbal learning disabilities to make friends and grow socially.

Vermont and Wisconsin

Grades PreK-8

Basic Concepts is a therapeutic summer program offering daily instruction and focus in the areas of receptive and expressive language, social/peer interactions, play, problem-solving, sports, and academic skills. Full-day and half-day classes are available.

Rockville, Maryland

 410-444-5000

Grades 5-12

MSB summer programs offer children that are blind or have low vision the opportunity of participating in different outdoor/ activities dependent on their individual skills. The camps serve children in grades 5-12.

Baltimore, Maryland

Ages 5-17

Camp Abilities Delaware is an overnight educational sports camp that introduces children who are blind or have low vision to a variety of sports. The purpose of the camp is to empower children to be physically active, improve their overall health and wellness, encourage them to make food choices that support an active lifestyle and develop their confidence and self-esteem through sports and physical activity. Children receive one-on-one instruction during all physical activities and events.

Felton, Delaware

215-671-6944

Camp Sequoia is a supportive overnight camp for young men ages 8-18 and young women ages 9-16, focusing on the unique needs of kids with ADHD and those working on social or life development skills.

Pennsburg, Pennsylvania

Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee

540-751-8891

PosAbilities School Break Programs focus is on social and independent living skills. They develop programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental delays. Participants meet daily at our Leesburg or Herndon location and enjoy field trips to local parks, farms and recreation centers around Loudoun County.

Leesburg, Virginia

Ages 7 – 13

Bridging Hands Camp provides day and overnight camp experiences for deaf/hard of hearing children, and children of deaf adults. The camp promotes communication access and positive interaction between various groups within the diverse, multicultural, and multilingual deaf community.

Knoxville, Maryland

703-941-5788

Oakwood School provides a multisensory educational program for students with learning disabilities to achieve their unique academic and social potential in a nurturing community environment.

Annandale, Virginia

804-358-1874

Ages 6-Adult

Provides traditional day and overnight summer camp activities for individuals with disabilities to participate in diverse activities with the help of trained staff.

Richmond, VA

301-742-4982

Grades PreK-8

Basic Concepts is a summer program for children with mild to moderate needs in speech, language, play, sensory, and social skills. Children participate in small- and whole-group activities with integrated therapeutic supports. Services are provided by speech-language pathologists and special educators. Rockville, Maryland

Ages 6-10

Camp SuperNOVA is a summer day camp for children, ages 6-10, working on pragmatic language skills and regulation amongst peer groups. Activities range from the outdoor playground and water play to small group team relays and projects, sensory experimentation, arts & crafts, special community guests, and more.

Alexandria, Virginia

301-424-5200

TLC’s Speech-Language and Occupational Therapy Summer offers four different options for students with a variety of needs. Campers ages range from preschool to high school.

Summer programs staff are certified special education teachers, licensed speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and teacher assistants.

Rockville, Maryland

Camp Corral’s camp mission is to transform the lives of children of wounded, ill, and fallen military heroes by providing camps, advocacy, and enrichment programs.

Multiple locations

Fairfax County Camps/Parktakes camps are designed for families needing full-day activities or those interested in just a few hours of hands-on activities. Offers a variety of activities in a wide variety of categories including aquatics, fitness, dance, outdoor recreation, performing arts, and many more.

Multiple locations

703-385-7978 or 703-591-3689

City of Fairfax summer camps provide programs that will allow children to grow and develop intellectually, physically, culturally, and socially. Campers will have the benefit of learning from role models’ while spending quality time.

Fairfax, Virginia

E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for elementary-aged students who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students take part in four classes every day related to dance, music, theatre, and visual art. They work with FCPS fine arts teachers who create classes that are fun and engaging.

Robinson Secondary School

Grades Rising K-10

Rising 9th-12th Graders and Ages 18-27

https://thej.org/family-youth/camp-kesher/

Camp Achva and Camp Kesher engages Northern Virginia's children in Jewish themes of Connection and Peoplehood through music, crafts, storytelling, dance, and more. Both camps provide campers the to build friendships and gain independence skills.

Fairfax, Virginia

703-399-3600

Ages 5-12

Empower Kids camps include all the traditional camp experiences of cooperative games, craft projects, and outdoor play, PLUS gymnastics, ninja, mindfulness, social-emotional learning, STEAM activities, and Sports Play.

Alexandria, Virginia

Rec-PAC programs are inclusive targeted sites designed to provide kids with disabilities the opportunity to engage in a variety of recreation activities with peers without disabilities in large group situations.

Multiple locations in Fairfax County

All ages

Therapeutic Recreation offers summer camp experiences for individuals with developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, physical disabilities, emotional disabilities, learning disabilities, and/or attention deficit disorders. The summer will be packed full of special events, art activities, sensory play, games, sports, outdoor play, music activities, and more.

Multiple locations

404-285-0467

Aerie Experiences help children, individuals, and families develop the skills needed to meet developmental milestones and life’s transitions. Aerie focuses on children, individuals, and families navigating Asperger's, High Functioning Autism, Learning Disabilities, ADHD, Neurobiological Disorders, and other special needs. Camps: Coastal Expedition, Paddle Camp, Arts & Adventure, and others.

Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee

Camp Aristotle PEERS is a skills-based, interactive summer program designed to develop social skills in young teens who are interested in learning ways to make and keep friends. PEERS (Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills) is a sequential, social skills intervention program benefiting adolescents with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, anxiety, depression and other social-communicative deficits.

Silver Spring, Maryland

A camp and college readiness program for high school teens with Asperger’s, or similar ASD (Autism) profile, and ADD/ADHD. Participants practice post-secondary independent living skills, experience adventure, and develop life-long friendships, all while preparing for their transition to college and beyond.

Camp Aristotle is for students who have trouble with peer relationships and/or impulse control. Weekly themes are chosen with input from students and activities are carefully designed to foster friendships, self-awareness, exploration, and social success. Many students at Camp Aristotle experience challenges associated with High Functioning Autism, receptive and expressive/pragmatic language challenges, and ADHD.

Silver Spring, Maryland

404-285-0467

404-285-0467 Aerie Experiences help children, individuals and families develop the skills needed to meet developmental milestones and life’s transitions. Aerie focuses on children, individuals, and families navigating Asperger's, High Functioning Autism, Learning Disabilities, ADHD, Neurobiological Disorders, and other special needs. Camps: Coastal Expedition, Paddle Camp, Arts & Adventure, and others.

Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee

https://camp4autism.com/programs/

757-422-2040

Ages 6 and older

Camp Gonnawannagoagin is a week-long day-camp for students with autism ages 6 and older.

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Grades 1 – 12

Summer program for students with learning disabilities, dyslexia, ADHD, and other language -based learning differences. Help students understand their needs, evaluate their weaknesses, build confidence, and develop techniques for overcoming learning challenges.

Washington, D.C

Ages 6 – Adult

A summer day camp program for individuals with special needs and at-risk youth. Offers a place for children to improve social skills, stay active and have fun. The camp is offered for families at no cost so that children with medical, physical, behavioral, and other special needs, as well as at risk youth, can enjoy the excitement of the camp, and build lifetime friendship with other children with similar background.

Waynesboro, VA

410-991-0460

Horizon Day Camp is a full-summer day camp for children with cancer and their siblings, who are in active or follow-up treatment. Horizon Day Camp-Metro DC allows children to attend camp as often as they can during the summer and has events throughout the year that allow children to enjoy the activities during the day and to continue their medical treatment and enjoy the comfort and safety of their homes at night. In person and virtual camps available.

Stevenson, Maryland

888-930-2707

Ages 7-17

Camp Fantastic is a week-long camp for children ages 7–17 who have received cancer treatment. Campers enjoy swimming, canoeing, horseback riding, campfires, sports, and other fun activities, with on-site medical care provided. Teens have dedicated lodging and programs, and ages 16–17 may join the Leaders in Training (LIT) program.

Front Royal, Virginia

Ages 5-18

Camp Accomplish serves campers with and without disabilities and chronic health conditions. Campers participate in activities from climbing walls to nature trails to therapeutic riding activities.

Manjemoy, MD

540-471-1659

Ages 6 – Adult

A summer day camp program for individuals with special needs and at-risk youth. Offers a place for children to improve social skills, stay active and have fun. The camp is offered for families at no cost so that children with medical, physical, behavioral, and other special needs, as well as at risk youth, can enjoy the excitement of the camp, and build lifetime friendship with other children with similar background.

Waynesboro, VA

804-229-3067

Camp Rainbow Connection is a week-long respite camp for adults with intellectual disabilities.

Midlothian, Virginia

Camp Erin is a free camp experience for children & teens who are grieving the death of someone significant/close. Camp Erin combines traditional camp experiences with grief support activities to provide a weekend of hope and healing.

Multiple Locations

Ages 8-18

Circle Camps a free summer camp and leadership program for girls who have experienced the death of a parent. The camp program encourages engagement in traditional summer camp activities, and community building through shared grief. Their Leaders in training program offer four years of leadership and skill-building, community engagement, and outdoor adventure for grieving teens.

Georgia, West Virginia, and Maine

Camp Kangaroo is a bereavement camp experience offered free of charge to children in the community who have suffered the death of a loved one. Participants receive grief education and emotional support combined with fun camp activities.

Multiple locations

Multiple locations

443-518-7671

Ages 7-13

Camp Attaway is a summer recreation program for children with emotional and behavioral disorders. The camp offers a variety of activities including swimming, sports-lite, cooperative games, rock climbing, arts & crafts, and nature.

Columbia, Maryland

Military Teen Adventure Camps are residential summer camps for military-connected youth ages 13-18, including those with parents in active duty, guard, reserve, or retired service from any branch. These high-adventure camps offer outdoor activities that promote leadership, self-confidence, resilience, and teamwork while helping teens connect with peers who share similar military experiences. Financial assistance is available to help with transportation costs. Camps by location: https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/get-involved/military-teen-adventure-camps/camps-by-location.html

The Institute for the Arts (IFTA) is a dynamic summer enrichment program that offers hands-on classes in visual arts, music, theater, and dance, culminating in an exciting showcase performance. Here, aspiring artists can explore their creativity and develop their unique voices in a supportive and inspiring environment!

Robinson Secondary School

CTE Summer Academy is a weekly enrichment program that allows students to dive deeper into Career and Technical Education (CTE) program areas. Develop new or existing skills and begin career exploration. Students can personalize their experience by choosing which CTE classes they will take!

TBD

Baroody Camps offers an array of camps throughout Northern Virginia that fits every personality, including Sports/PE, Science, STEM, Arts and Craft, Performance, and more.

Falls Church, Virginia

540-471-1659

Ages 6 – Adult

A summer day camp program for individuals with special needs and at-risk youth. Offers a place for children to improve social skills, stay active and have fun. The camp is offered for families at no cost so that children with medical, physical, behavioral, and other special needs, as well as atrisk youth, can enjoy the excitement of the camp, and build lifetime friendships with other children with a similar background. Waynesboro, VA

All Ages

This is Fairfax County’s listing of all summer programs. However, they provide a significant number of adaptive programs for children and adults.

Multiple locations in Fairfax County

703-931-6632

Operation Purple Camp offers military kids a free week of summer camp where they connect with other kids just like them. They combine fun activities and targeted resources that support military kids to improve their well-being, build connections, and equip them to thrive in the face of the challenges and adventures that come with military life. Children of active-duty service members and veterans, from all uniformed services, including the National Guard, Reserve, Space Force, the Commissioned Corps of the United States Public Health Service, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration may apply.

Multiple locations

Ages 5-18

Camp Accomplish serve campers with and without disabilities and chronic health conditions. Campers participate in activities from climbing walls to nature trails to therapeutic riding activities.

Manjemoy, MD

434-263-6566

Ages 7-17

Central Virginia Burn Camp is a residential summer camp for young burn survivors. It is free for children between 7-17 years old, and staffed by firefighters, occupational therapists, nurses, adult burn survivors and volunteers. Activities at the camp include a team -building ropes, sports, arts and crafts, swimming, Camp Olympics, Archery, fishing, canoeing, horseback riding, campfires, a carnival, the camp dancing, and the end of the week variety show.

Charlottesville, Virginia

571-295-5116

Camp Friendship supports children and young adults with a variety of social and communicative needs, including Autism, ADHD, OCD, anxiety, and sensory sensitivities. The camp’s main goal is to help children and young adults feel confident and successful in social situations by providing a structured and supportive environment in which to explore and play.

Falls Church, Virginia

703-594-7740

Ages 2-5

Romp n’ Roll summer camp for preschoolers offers campers a small group dynamic, facilitating a close-knit and secure environment for every child. All activities are tailored to facilitate the development of motor and social skills, weekly themed curriculum that leverages the power of playful learning. With different weekly themes each week of camp, no two sessions are the same.

Fairfax, Virginia

Ages 3-8

Camp at The Little Gym offers fun physical activities and games with plenty of time to laugh and play with friends. Each week has a new theme, and everyday a new challenge, so your child will never tire of camp at The Little Gym.

Arlington and Falls Church, Virginia

202-577-2000

Ages 3-15

Campers will grow self-awareness and confidence while learning to play and work well with others. participate in various activities, make new friends, and explore their interests in deliberately small groups.

Washington, DC

Headfirst Summer Camps programs are intentionally designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and create the Headfirst Moments that help every child stretch, surprise themselves, and discover what they can do. With four convenient locations and programs for ages 3–13, Headfirst Summer Camps offers a premium summer experience full of learning, friendship, and fun. Oakton, Virginia

Ages 6-12

Kids Give Back Summer Volunteer Camp offers volunteer opportunities for children ages 6-12.

Fairfax, Virginia

Grades 1-12

Nova Labs Makerschool offers a variety of camps led by educators featuring hands-on robotics, coding, Art engineering, and more.

Fairfax, Virginia

Ages 3-13

Headfirst Summer Camps offers a variety of programs designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and create moments that help every child stretch, surprise themselves, and discover what they can do. From sports and arts to STEM and outdoor exploration, campers can learn, grow, and make lifelong friends.

Washington, DC

Nationals Baseball Softball Summer Camp teaches fundamental values of teamwork and leadership and while providing skill development for all ages and experience levels. Additionally, campers will develop a connection with the Nationals through a stadium visit and/or player meet-and-greet.

Oakton, Virginia/ Bethesda, Maryland/ Washington, DC

Ages7-12

Full-day camp for kids ages 7-12 Strings Camp/ Guitar Camp. No prior experience is required, and instruments are provided.

Burke, VA/ Alexandria, VA/ McLean, VA

Ages 8-14

Nova Fencing & Archery Club teaches campers two Olympic sports at one camp, splitting the time between Archery, Fencing, and traditional camp fun and games. No experience is needed, and all equipment is provided.

Falls Church, Virginia

202-313-7386

D.C. United Summer Camps offers young soccer players of all abilities (beginners or experienced) the opportunity to connect with their hometown team while learning and practicing.

Washinton, DC/ Bethesda, Maryland/ Oakton, Virginia

Ages 6-10

Camp SuperNOVA is a summer day camp for children, ages 6-10, working on pragmatic language skills and regulation amongst peer groups. Activities range from the outdoor playground and water play to small group team relays and projects, sensory experimentation, arts & crafts, special community guests, and more.

Various locations in Northern Virginia

Ages 14-Adult

Camp Kesher is a summer day camp for neurodiverse teens and young adults to build friendships and gain independence skills. In addition, the Camp Kesher experience gives campers the opportunity to build confidence through success in activities such as art, sports and games, music, yoga, and theme days.

Fairfax, Virginia

301-599-0180

Ages 5-18

Camp Accomplish serve campers with developmental needs and chronic health conditions. Campers participate in a range of activities from climbing walls to nature trails to therapeutic riding activities. Nanjemoy, Maryland

Camp Aristotle PEERS is a skills-based, interactive summer program designed to develop social skills in young teens who are interested in learning ways to make and keep friends. PEERS (Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills) is a sequential, social skills intervention program benefiting adolescents with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, anxiety, depression and other social-communicative deficits.

Silver Spring, Maryland

Ages 8 and older

I CAN Shine Camp, instructs children with autism and individuals with developmental disabilities to ride a bike while creating opportunities for them to develop social interaction skills, improve fitness, and boost their self-confidence.

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Ages 5-15

7Q Thrive Hive Therapeutic Camp offers children who may experience speech delays, social skill challenges, and executive functioning difficulties an opportunity to build friendships and strengthen skills. Each week features a different theme with therapeutic practices such as speech and language development, occupational therapy techniques, executive functioning coaching, and social skills building.

Leesburg and Oakton, Virginia

The Department of Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS) offers a variety of youth and teen camps during Fairfax County Public School's winter, spring, and summer breaks.

Fairfax County public schools and community centers

434-589-8950

Ages 7-16

Camp Friendship is a summer program for children who need to work on social, communication, and friendship skills. Camps include traditional camping experiences, and another camp is for equestrians. Additionally, they also have a family camp.

Palmyra, Virginia

703-600-9590

Ages 4-17

Potomac Music Summer Camps allow kids to explore creativity and develop musical talents as well as making lasting memories and new experiences.

Lorton, Virginia

Ages 6-11

Arcadia Farm Camp offers farming activities that vary each week according to the theme. Themes include food, harvesting, weeding, making recipes and more.

Alexandria, Virginia

Day Violins offers diverse camps that include chamber music and fiddle styles from Ireland to Appalachia. Each camp is designed to provide hands-on learning, expert instruction, and a chance to collaborate with fellow musicians.

Chantilly, Virginia

240-885-9040

Ages: 7-15

Monroe Street Studio camps offer hands-on art experiences where campers can experiment with a variety of materials and techniques, including acrylic painting on canvas, watercolor, and oil pastel painting; drawing with charcoal, pencils, ink pens, and more; clay modeling and hand-built pottery; glazing a bisque piece; mosaic art; and seasonal crafts. Students are grouped by age and interest in small groups.

Herndon, Virginia

Grades 9-12

The Lincoln Laboratory Cipher program is a summer workshop that introduces theoretical cryptography. This summer STEM program is a FREE one-week enrichment class for high-school students who are interested in mathematics or cyber security. Students will learn how to build a secure encryption scheme and digital signature.

Lexington, Massachusetts

781-981-5500

Grade 11

The Lincoln Laboratory Radar Introduction for Student Engineers (LLRISE) program is a summer workshop teaching students how to build small radar systems. This summer STEM program is a FREE two-week project-based enrichment program for outstanding students currently in their junior year in high school. Participants will be challenged to build a Doppler and range radar by using creative problem-solving strategies. This hands-on program allows students to work with highly talented scientists and engineers.

Lexington, Massachusetts

Ages 14-Adult

Camp Kesher is a summer day camp for neurodiverse teens and young adults to build friendships and gain independence skills. In addition, the Camp Kesher experience gives campers the opportunity to build confidence through success in activities such as art, sports and games, music, yoga, and theme days.

Fairfax, Virginia

(703) 927-6957

Camp Ascent offers a structured environment where children naturally build social skills, executive functioning, and confidence through play-based learning and meaningful connection. Through engaging activity rotations, children grow in communication, collaboration, emotional regulation, and peer relationships.

Clifton, VA

https://www.westminsterschool.com/campgriffin/

703-256-3620

Grades PreK-8

Camp Griffin offers four programs that provide campers with weekly activities and themes. Campers participate in STEAM, field trips to museums, nature centers and pools for swimming. Each day blends crafting and playful learning in an upbeat environment where kids can think big, make bold creations, and proudly share their work. Half day and full day camps are offered.

Annandale, Virginia

703-356-2833

Ages 2-6

Dolley Madison Preschool Summer Camp offers exceptional days full of exciting projects, games, music, art, imaginative and outdoor play, and special events. Please note that 2 ½ year olds may attend Summer Camp if they are ready to be at school and enrolled at DMPS for the upcoming school year.

McLean, Virginia

703-938-8323

Ages 3-7

Green Hedges summer camp creates a child-centered environment where children feel confident to participate, discover, and grow and go home each day eager to return! The Green Hedges and Montessori philosophies inform every aspect of Summer Camp at Green Hedges. Daily and weekly activities are designed to meet the developmental and social needs of children ages 3-7. Vienna, Virginia

703-790-0123

Ages 3-10

Camp McLean offers a wide variety of camps with your child’s interests and enrichment clearly in mind. MCC offers full-day and half-day, onsite programs along with exciting day trips to interesting destinations.

McLean, Virginia

Ages 5-15

7Q Thrive Hive Therapeutic Camp offers children who may experience speech delays, social skill challenges, and executive functioning difficulties an opportunity to build friendships and strengthen skills. Each week features a different theme with therapeutic practices such as speech and language development, occupational therapy techniques, executive functioning coaching, and social skills building.

Leesburg and Oakton, Virginia

Ages 7-17

Camp Abilities PA @ WCU is an educational overnight camp for children who are blind or have low vision. Empowers children to be physically active, improve their overall health and wellness, encourages them to make food choices that support an active lifestyle, and develops their confidence and self-esteem through sport and physical activity.

West Chester, Pennsylvania

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/teen-police-academy

The Teen Police Academy gives high school students an opportunity to learn more about the Fairfax County Police Department, understand core police functions, explore careers in law enforcement, and participate in hands-on activities.

This free program is open to Fairfax County students entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade during the 2026-2027 school year, including public, private, and homeschooled students.

• July 13-17, 2026

• 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Open to eligible Fairfax County high school students entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade

Participants will meet women leaders in law enforcement, learn what it takes to become a police officer, and discover the skills developed through police academy training.

• July 27-31, 2026

• 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Open to high school girls in Northern Virginia entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade