Best Virginia Theater Camps Summer 2025-26 Directory

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 10 cabins, outdoor pool, dining hall, outdoor basketball court, outdoor stage, and a big top tent.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We offer a unique, practical, hands-on leadership training program that is a blend of dynamic workshops and summer fun activities. Participants from around the world take discussion-based workshops in dialogue/peace building, global issues, environmental action and public health and learn about how they can 'BE the change'. We also offer the opportunity to try new foods, and enjoy traditional summer fun activities like swimming, ping pong, pottery, rock climbing etc. It's so much fun to live and learn with teens from around the world!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We offer a unique, practical, hands-on leadership training program that is a blend of dynamic workshops and summer fun activities.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.globalyouthvillage.org for more information.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
2016 Dates
Session One: July 13 - 26
Session Two: July 31 - August 13

More information at Our Camp Website Link: www.globalyouthvillage.org.

CAMP FACILITIES: Through our diverse array of buildings and spaces, we can accommodate up to 130 overnight guests in winterized facilities, and house indoor meetings for up to 160. Your group can take advantage of our great hiking trails, boating on the reservoir, swimming pool, ball-fields, archery range, ziplines and observatory. Or have the whole event outside, at our picnic shelters, family campsites, or outdoor chapel!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Founded in 1964 by the Presbyterian Church of the United States of America, Makemie Woods teaches essential relationship skills in a radically accepting Christian community. In the context of both traditional overnight camps or high-adventure trip camps, campers discover the joy of making friends that can last a lifetime. Traditional activities include swimming, canoeing, campfires, crafts, Bible study, and other recreation. There are focus camps for music and drama, and high adventure for rafting, rock climbing, caving, and more.

Makemie Woods teaches essential relationship skills in a radically accepting Christian community. In the context of both traditional overnight camps or high-adventure trip camps, campers discover the joy of making friends that can last a lifetime. Traditional activities include swimming, canoeing, archery, zip-lining, campfires, crafts, Bible study, and other recreation. There are focus camps for music and drama, and high adventure for rafting, rock climbing, caving, and more.

Our staff is made up of approximately 30 dedicated, Christ-loving, fun individuals, recruited from the US and from all over the world. Counselors are at least 18 years old and in most cases have finished at least one year of college. Every staff member is certified in first aid and CPR at a minimum. Many staff members have more extensive certification such as lifeguarding, canoe instruction, water safety instruction, wilderness first aid, etc. We have an EMT and several First Aid instructors on our staff. Each staff member submits an application, participates in an extensive interview, and undergoes a criminal background history check. References are required, and checked. Nothing is more important to us than your camper's safety!

As a certified member of the American Camp Association, Makemie Woods voluntarily adheres to over 600 standards for camping health and safety to ensure that your children receive the care and attention that they deserve. Makemie Woods is also part of the Christian Camp and Conference Association.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: YES campers (rising 11th and 12th graders) enjoy Makemie Woods fun and participate in group building, faith, and leadership development. Spend the first 10 days engaging in service projects and learning skills for working with children. In the last week, they'll see what's it's like to be a counselor, living and working with a younger camper group. Encouraged for campers who in the future seek to serve on the MW staff.

The DOVE program. This program (for anyone age 16 and rising from 11th grade) recruits and trains persons who are interested in serving as Volunteer Staff during the summer camp program at Makemie Woods. DOVEs are trained to specific tasks within the camp program, especially helping with campers with special needs.

Visit our website for additional application and/or call the camp office for program specifics.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer a tiered pricing model for individual camp sessions and full scholarships for needy families that wish to send their kids to camp. Visit our website or call the camp office for these specifics.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Located between Williamsburg and Richmond VA, Makemie Woods offers an attractive setting for your next conference or retreat. We can serve up to 130 guests in seven winterized buildings, with flexible and functional meeting spaces, great dining, and 275 acres of hardwood forest, a reservoir, and many recreation opportunities to explore and enjoy!

Our facilities are available mid-August to mid-June to all groups without regard to race, sex, age or national origin for the following events:retreats, meetings, conferences, picnics, school trips, quilting groups, silent retreats, wilderness camping, nature study, family reunions, training events, environmental education, home school outings, scrapbooking retreats, , We offer a diverse range of programming activities which includes swimming, canoeing, archery, zip-lining and using our observatory to view stars and planets.

Visit our website for additional application and/or call the camp office for program specifics.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Makemie Woods also serves as an EcoEternity Forest site. For additional information, please consult our website or call our office.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For a complete list of our various camp sessions, dates and fees, please consult our website at the following links:

Camp Descriptions: Our Camp Website Link: www.makwoods.org

Camp Schedule: Our Camp Website Link: www.makwoods.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Counselors:
At least 18 years old and one year out of high school. Serve as leaders and Christian role models to 4-7 campers per session, responsible for their welfare and guiding them through their daily routine. Salary: $220/wk

*Additional remuneration for lifeguard certification ($10/wk) and 21 or older with a clean driving record acceptable to our insurance company ($20/wk)

Cooperation Coach:
At least 18 years old and one year out of high school. Works one-on-one with campers who need additional attention to help them work through behavior issues or help them learn to contribute their group. This position is well-suited for someone studying psychology or child development, and can be used to fulfill internship requirements. Salary $230/week.

Lifeguards:
At least 18 years old and one year out of high school, Lifeguard certification required, WSI preferred. Serve as lifeguard at the pool, assist with other camp programs as assigned. Salary: $230/week

Medical Professional:
At least 21 years old, RN or EMT certification preferred, will consider someone with a BSN waiting for boards. Oversees medical care for campers and staff. Salary negotiable and dependent upon experience. Contact us for details.

Pool Manager:
At least 21 years old, Lifeguard certification required, WSI preferred. Responsible for maintaining the pool facility as well as lifeguarding, swim instruction. Salary: $240/week

Waterfront Director/Trip Manager:
At least 21 years old preferred, younger applicants (18+) can be considered. Lifeguard certification and whitewater canoeing experience required, canoe instruction certification preferred. Directs and maintains the boating program (canoes and rowboats), leads and/or packs off-site trips. Salary: $240/week

Recreation and Crafts Director:
At least 18 years old and one year out of high school. Directs daily program of crafts and recreation for campers of various ages, maintains supplies and inventory. Salary: $220/week

Digital Media:
At least 18 years old and one year out of high school. Responsible for taking daily photographs and video footage of camp, including group pictures for the week, compiling and editing footage for weekly dvd/cd's. Salary: $220/week

For all positions at Makemie Woods, room and board is valued at $180/week. Applicants with Makemie Woods Summer Staff experience receive additional remuneration. All staff will be required to have Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR Certification prior to the start of the staff training. Travel reimbursement for persons who come from more than 65 miles away up to $75.

For more specifics about the Makemie Woods Summer Camp Program, visit our website at the link below or call our camp office!

Please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.makwoods.org

CAMP FACILITIES: Camp Baker has wonderful facilities, including a brand new building with a full basketball court and activity spaces. The grounds also include a dining hall, an overnight residence, a pool, and much more.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Supporting families’ dreams — Our campers’ families often describe Summer Camp at Camp Baker as “a lifesaver” and “a relief.” Caregivers are grateful for both the adaptive nature of this camp and the respite it provides. To help us reach more families in need, we offer financial assistance through “camperships” (scholarship funds).

Customized for comfort — Summer Camp typically runs from June to August, offering eight weeks of camp for adults and two weeks for children. Both overnight and day camp options are available so everyone can relax and enjoy what Summer Camp has to offer.

Excellence in action — SOAR365’s Summer Camp is fully accredited by the American Camp Association, which ensures that our current practices reflect the most up-to-date, research-based standards in the industry.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Accessible fun for everyone – While there are many summer camp options throughout Central Virginia, options designed for kids and adults with disabilities are hard to find. At SOAR365, we believe no one should have to miss out on all the fun that camp has to offer.

Cultural education - Our counselors come from around the world, giving our campers exposure to a broad range of cultures and backgrounds. Many are being trained in disability-related fields.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit Our Camp Website Link: soar365.org for details on sessions, dates & fees.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 20 modern builidings as a home base for the children and many programs. Most of our programming is outside and we interact and learn about our environment, how to be a better friend and grow character!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Team Building/Ropes Course, Facility Rental, Nature and Science with Green Adventure Project.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Dates and rates at: Our Camp Website Link: www.tripleccamp.com.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Staff must have at least a year of college to their credit and loads of experience working with children.  We have high expectations, however are very fair to our staff family that are the key to the success of the camp.

No better summer job ANYWHERE!

CAMP FACILITIES: Campers live in modern cozy dorm rooms (electricity, AC, and bathrooms – flush toilets & showers!) with 2-3 close-age peers. Each floor is unique, but all include common areas — inside with big comfy couches for relaxing, memorizing lines, and hanging out with your friends.

Staff live in private rooms on each floor so that they are nearby, attentive, and available, while still allowing campers an appropriate level of privacy.

Adventure surrounds us! There’s a river, running trails, a basketball court, a volleyball court, riverside firepits for s’mores, and a meadow for stargazing!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Traveling Players’ theatre camps & conservatories are small by design and awarded for excellence. The National Endowment for the Arts places Traveling Players in the top 25 in the nation for summer arts training.

Each cast only has 13-14 actors and 2-3 tech students, ensuring everyone receives exceptional, individualized training. The result? Real transformation, a tight & supportive ensemble, and a 70% retention rate.

Our students don’t just shine on stage, however. They shine off stage – with remarkable growth in independence, confidence, and close friendships that truly last – throughout middle and high school, and into college. That’s the Traveling Players difference. A kind, vibrant, joyful community where young artists are happy, can be themselves, and find “their people.”

Our holistic acting programs simultaneously ground kids in a connected community while expanding their understanding of the world. We give kids plenty of fresh air & exercise, complete with weekly campouts in tents & s’mores, and are completely unplugged! (We are phone free!)

“Patrick has gained incredible self-confidence, treasured friendships, and outstanding acting skills in his 4 years (and running) at Traveling Players. It’s a wonderfully supportive positive experience. The directors have an uncanny knack for knowing exactly what roles the students need for their growth and success.” – Erika, Patrick’s mother

Our auditions are first come, first decided. The sooner you audition/interview, the greater chance there is that space will still be available in the program you want. We’d love to welcome your child into our kind and vibrant community!

Founding Artistic Director Jeanne Harrison has taught for The Folger Shakespeare Library, Catholic University, University of Maryland-Baltimore County, Loyola University (MD), The Chapin School (NYC) and Interlochen Center for the Arts (MI), where she directed the Shakespeare program. Jeanne has worked in camping for 28 years, directed two other camps, is a certified Camp Director (American Camping Association), Wilderness First Responder (SOLO), and an Instructor with the American Red Cross. Jeanne has also served as a judge for the Helen Hayes Awards.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Traveling Players Ensemble offers need-based financial aid for all programs, with awards up to 100% of tuition, and no yearly or lifetime cap on awards. Please visit our scholarships page for more information.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Traveling Players offers performances, acting classes, field trips, and special events at our Studio in Tysons Corner Center during the school year.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camps run June 22 - August 15. Please see our website for full dates and prices.

Types of Sessions:

Day Camp (no audition):

Acting Studio Day Camp (grades 2-4): 1 week
A week of theatrical fun.

Players Studio Day Camp (grades 3-5): 2 weeks
Dive into character with scenes from Greek Mythology.

Residential Camps & Conservatories (by audition only):

Mythology Ensemble (grades 4-6): 2 weeks
Perform a short play based on Greek mythology.

Thespian Ensemble (grades 6-8): 3 weeks
Perform a classic comedy.

Comedy Ensemble (grades 6-8 or 8-12): 3 weeks
Create an improvised performance, never seen before or again!

Shakespeare Ensemble (grades 8-12): 3 weeks
Perform one of Shakespeare's greatest comedies.

Shakespeare Troupe (grades 9-12): 6 weeks
Experience a professional-level 5-day performance tour while still in high school! Perform "Shakespeare in the Parks" throughout Virginia.

Technical Theatre (grades 8-12): 3 or 6 weeks
Work backstage – costumes, props & sets.

CAMP FACILITIES: Summit has approx. 30 traditional wooden cabins with electric and private facilities in each cabin. Our main buildings include our newly refinished dining hall, air-conditioned recreational hall, our medical facility, and a newly built outdoor pavilion. Summit utilizes three A frame buildings for our arts programs, a wilderness treehouse with camp fire area for cookouts, newly resurfaced basketball/tennis courts, high/low ropes course with climbing wall, heated pool, private lake, nature fields with a farm area, martial arts dojo, go-kart track with 3 karts. Summit has a small amphitheatre adjacent to our lake, with a miraculous view of our beautiful setting where we enjoy swimming, canoeing, and riding our banana boats. Our camp resides on a gently rising hillside, thus providing us with the physical basis for our motto, "The Magic on the Hill."

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Summit Camp is a co-ed sleepaway camp for ages 8-19 years with issues of attention: AD/HD, HFA/Asperger’s Disorder, and/or learning differences. Using the frame of a traditional sleepaway camp, we create platforms of success where our campers can experience outcomes such as improved self-esteem, lasting friendships, and increased independence. This is accomplished through a well-orchestrated and expertly staffed backdrop to a largely traditional camp experience- guided challenges, waterfront, adventure course, and more. It is our goal and desire to take our campers from observing peer interactions to engaging in them, to learn and celebrate their own strengths and successes, and to feel a sense of belonging and shared community with those around them while they are with us.

Our Teen Travel program extends the Summit community to provide a safe yet exciting adventure to one of our many attractive national and international destination tours offering 14 day and 19 day excursions. Summit Weekenders provide a youth-group style social retreat for adolescents to have an oasis of independence, enjoyment, and success during the school year months. Regardless of the specific program, Summit provides an expertly staffed, highly structured, and truly fun experience for our youth, and has been doing so since 1969. Summit is accredited by the American Camp Association and takes pride in our long term commitment to and successes in working with special needs youth.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our Transitions to Adult Living Skills program for youth aged 15-19 provides learning and vocational opportunities for our teens. We also have vocational programs for upper camp including, big brother/big sister, waiter/waitressing, working in a specialty area or as UL assistant, photography, and more. Our SUPER TEEN program focuses on building the executive function and daily living skills OUR kids needs to succeed as independently as possible.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Summit provides weekender programs in metropolitan areas throughout the country which run from Friday evening until Sunday mid-day that provide an oasis of social involvement for our youth. NY/NJ and DC/VA weekenders meet on a monthly basis.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Summit has the following resident summer staff in addition to our dual layer of counselors and specialists. • Team of senior directorship including a Master's of Education, licensed social worker, counseling psychologist, and school psychologist. • On site Physician and group of RN's for excellent medication management and treatment on site. • Head counselor who has been a proud member of the Summit community since 1983. We pride ourselves on our ongoing support and training of our staff and our phenomenal return rate of excellent seasonal staff who help us orchestrate and bring the magic to our youth year after year.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Ongoing information can be found on our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.summitcamp.com
Travel Tours 2018: Southeast Theme Parks; San Francisco and Hawaii; Disney Alaskan Cruise

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We would love to hear from interested applicants! We are looking for staff 20+ years of age. Counselors have prior experience working with our populations and are looking for a unique opportunity to develop skills and experience in the best setting, with the best supervision, available!

Our specialty teams include waterfront, arts, performing arts, adventure, nature, science, computers, athletics, and go-karting.

We are looking for specialty teachers that have experience leading youth and instructing others in their given area.

Please contact Leah Love, MS, leahl[AT]summitcamp.com, with interest in working for us. You may have never considered a special needs camp program- but let us show you why working for us may be the summer of a lifetime!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Dates: June 22, 2020 - August 28, 2020
Sessions: We offer daily, half-day sessions
Morning Session: 8:30am - 12:30
Afternoon Session: 1:30pm - 5:30pm

Please visit our website for specific details about fees

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
For anyone interested in working with our summer camp or before/after school program, they should email their resume to educationdept[AT]dwps.us

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our two-week summer camp emphasizes creativity, teamwork, and fun. Students will develop their acting skills through character study, improvisation, and movement.

This summer, we’ll start by exploring dazzling tales of fantasy and adventure in Adventure is Out There, then move on to the art of making an audience laugh in Summer Stooges. For session 3 it’s all about musical theatre when our popular Summer Showstoppers theme returns. During all sessions, students will be divided into age groups.

Each session will conclude with a final performance for family and friends. Staff to student ratio 1:9.

Encore Stage & Studio's mission is to build life-long appreciation for live theater by involving young people in all aspects of theater arts — onstage, backstage, in the classroom, and in the audience.

Encore Stage & Studio is the artistic home for young people in the Washington, DC area, and a national leader in children’s theatre. We are an incubator of young talent providing challenging and diverse opportunities in the arts.

Our Values
We Love Theatre. Theatre has the unique power to enrich the lives of young people by using imagination to explore big ideas. We strive to be an ambassador for the arts in our community, by providing wholesome, family entertainment at affordable prices. We are cultivating the next generation of artists and patrons.

Kids Come First. Children are at the heart of our mission, and we believe they have a vital role to play in the larger artistic community. Encore empowers, respects, and mentors children, offering them opportunities for artistic expression and growth in a safe and nurturing environment.

We Expect Excellence. We are professionals onstage and off. Encore acts with integrity and produces quality productions and classes. We expect 110% from everyone, every time. We teach our participants the life skills they need to succeed as citizens.

We Encourage Inclusiveness. We value unique perspectives and believe that an artistic community is enhanced through diversity of all types. Encore is a safe place where children can express themselves.
We Connect Communities. We are a hub of excitement with the goal of connecting our participants and our audiences with the community at large. Alliances with other organizations strengthen the fabric of our community.

Education Empowers. Theatre is the medium we use to foster creativity and promote reading and critical thinking. We believe our classes and productions complement and enrich in-school learning.
We Build Leaders. We know that leadership makes a difference. We give our participants the poise and confidence to develop as leaders, while encouraging peer mentorship and teamwork.

Our History

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: To ensure the participation of all interested students, Encore Stage & Studio offers a limited number of full and partial scholarships for all of our classes and camps. To apply for a scholarship, please fill out the Scholarship Application Form on our website and mail it to the attention of our Registrar, Leigh Troutman, at Encore Stage & Studio, PO Box 969, Arlington VA 22216. Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.encorestage.org download an application form.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: “Theater by kids, for kids!” Encore Stage & Studio has been serving children and their families in Arlington for 47 years. Their mission is to build life-long appreciation for live theater by involving young people in all aspects of theater arts — onstage, backstage, in the classroom, and in the audience. Encore achieves this through two primary avenues: high quality, developmentally appropriate theatrical productions that are by and for young people, and enriching, curriculum-enhancing educational classes, workshops and summer programs. Encore Stage will perform and offer an activity featuring theatre and improv games for children and families, run by their performers (ages 9–18) and supervised by their Director.

Today, Encore has grown to include our production season and school year education classes and summer programs. Encore presents five fully realized productions each year under the guidance and direction of experienced theater professionals. Encore is unique in offering dramatic productions in which every actor and every behind–the-scenes technician is a young person under 18 years of age. Our summer production program, casts youth ages 15 and older, as well as college students and adult community members. Encore’s multi-age structure encourages mentoring and role modeling between older and younger participants. Our production opportunities are provided to participants at no cost.

In conjunction with, and as a foundation for, our on-stage productions, Encore offers a year-round series of theater classes, workshops, and summer camps. Stage Door, Scenes for Tweens, and It’s Elementary. Literacy and playwriting have become an important focus within our educational programming through Encore’s “Play-Ground” for middle school students.

In addition, we have recently started a number of creative programs designed to expand our reach in the community and our offerings for our students. These include the Musical Theatre Intensive, for singers in the 8th grade and older; the Encore Traveling Theatre Club, through which Encore participants attend plays at other theaters in the area, including Arena Stage, The Roundhouse Theatre, and Signature Theatre; and Evenings with the Pros, in which Encore participants take acting workshops from local professional actors.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Location for Sessions 1-3: Kenmore Middle School
200 S. Carlin Springs Rd. Arlington, VA 22204

Location for Session 4: Marymount University Campus
2807 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22207

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session 1: June 23 -July 3, 2014
Theme: Adventure is Out There!
In this session, campers will explore and enact epic adventure stories! We will travel around the world, meeting heroes and villains and going on quests. Acting and movement classes will focus on creating dynamic characters and storytelling, and this session will culminate in a full camp-wide production of an adventure story.

Session 2: July 7-18, 2014
Theme: Summer Stooges
In this session, campers will exercise their funny bone! We will be inspired by classic comedic groups, sketch comedy, and improv to learn how to really sell a joke–and come up with some of our own! Classes will range from acting fundamentals to slapstick to improv, and the session will culminate in a very silly camp-wide production.

Session 3: July 21-August 1, 2014
Theme: Summer Showstoppers
Back by popular demand! If you love to sing and dance, this is the camp for you. Whether you’ve performed in multiple school musicals or just like to sing in the shower, you’ll have a blast at Encore’s musical theatre themed camp as you learn to perform like a Broadway legend. Camp will culminate in a performance showcase for family and friends.

Session 4: August 4-15, 2014
Theme: Tales of the Amazon
Journey with Encore through the heart of the Amazon as we discover a wealth of South American stories. Fabulous tales of animals, spirits, and children will come to life through acting, movement, and more in this two-week camp. Our expedition will end with a performance of stories and scenes for family and friends.

Fees: $550
Ext. Hours AM $85; PM $85

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Camp Aides:
Camp Aides are vital to making all of Encore’s summer camp programs run smoothly. Aides’ responsibilities differ slightly for each camp, but may include assisting with the set-up and clean-up of camp spaces, leading short theatre games or warm-up activities, helping to supervise extended hours, working on the final camp production, and modeling good behavior for the campers. Previous experience with theatre is a plus, and an affinity for working with younger children is a must.

Aides for It’s Elementary and Scenes for Tweens must be at least 14 years old. Aides for Stage Door must be at least 16. Any Aide under age 16 must have a valid work permit, which can obtained from his or her school. All aides are paid a stipend for their work. Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.encorestageva.org to download an application.

Teaching Artist for Scenes for Tweens: 
Encore Stage & Studio seeks energetic, imaginative, and organized Teaching Artists for Scenes for Tweens, our summer camp program for students ages 8—12.

Applicants must have a college degree and previous teaching experience. Desired skills include strong interpersonal skills, excellent classroom management, creativity, flexibility, and a passion for working with late elementary and middle school children. Teaching Artists must be responsible individuals who are able to work independently and as part of a team of educators to foster creative expression in students. Successful applicants will have experience in designing age-appropriate lesson plans around a provided camp theme. Teaching Artists with experience in improvisation/comedy, storytelling, and musical direction are particularly encouraged to apply.

Each session of Scenes for Tweens runs for two weeks; specific program dates may be found on Encore’s website. Please indicate your availability in your cover letter. Encore offers competitive pay. Teaching Artists will be required to submit to a background check before beginning employment with Encore.
To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and a sample lesson plan for this age group to Caroline Schreiber, Programs Manager, at caroline.schreiber[AT]encorestage.org with the subject line, “Scenes for Tweens teaching application.”

CAMP FACILITIES: Oakcrest's beautiful 23-acre permanent campus features a magnificent chapel, light-filled academic spaces, state-of-the-art science labs, and athletic fields.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: This summer, Oakcrest School will offer young women a variety of top quality programs that reflect our mission and highlight our excellent faculty and 23-acre campus.

Some of the programs Oakcrest is offering include:

Soccer
Volleyball
STEM
Musical Theatre
SAT Prep
College Essays Workshop
Harp for Beginners
Branding & Graphic Design

We have been successfully offering in-person learning five days a week in the 2020-2021 school year, and we look forward to offering in-person Summer Programs in 2021. We will continue to follow the guidelines from the CDC, the Governor of Virginia, and the Virginia Council for Private Education (VCPE).

Oakcrest, an independent school, educates the whole person. Guided by the teachings of the Catholic Church and the spirituality of Opus Dei, we weave together a rich liberal arts curriculum, one-on-one mentoring, character development, and service to create a vibrant environment that graduates confident women who will make a difference in all they choose to do.

Founded in 1976, Oakcrest is one of eight schools with similar missions in the United States and one of over 250 schools and universities throughout the world. In 2017, Oakcrest opened its 23-acre permanent campus in Vienna, Virginia, which features a magnificent chapel, light-filled academic spaces, and athletic fields.

Oakcrest is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS/CASI), a division of Cognia. Oakcrest is a member of the Virginia Council for Private Education (VCPE).

OTHER CAMP INFO: Athletics: Softball Camp, Team Sports Camp

Academics: College Essays Workshop, SAT Prep, Study Skills, Catholic Doctrine, Classical Arts & Culture

Outdoor: Best of Summer Day Camp

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Oakcrest's Summer Programs run from June 14-July 26, 2021. Check out our website for complete information on dates and fees: Our Camp Website Link: www.oakcrest.org.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Lopez Studios, Inc. Performing Arts School has been offering premium arts related programs to the community for 21 years. We have had over 2500 students enter our doors to participate in our Music and Theater programs. In addition, hundreds of students have made Lopez Studios, Inc. a major part of their Summer Recreation. Our tradition of excellence through quality instruction, character education, attention to detail, and qualified staff has made us a trusted partner in providing arts related programs for the community.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Lopez Studios, Inc. offers a LIMITED number of Summer Camp Scholarships based on Financial Need and Talent Potential. Selected recipients may receive up to 30% off of their total Summer Camp Tuition. Only 20 Scholarships are awarded per summer. Deadline to apply is May 1.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Lopez Studios, Inc. Performing Arts Preparatory School is an Award Winning Performing Arts School in Reston, VA offering premium programs in Acting, Piano, and Voice. For 18 Years and counting, our programs have integrated four basic principles of development that capitalize on the skill-building qualities inherent to arts instruction. Through instruction at Lopez Studios, Inc. students are encouraged to develop the facets of Character, Integrity, Discipline and Service through interactive instruction, practice, sharing, and performance.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.lopezstudiosinc.com

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Lopez Studios, Inc. is excited to offer Summer Employment and Intern opportunities for high school and college students. We offer an array of performing arts summer camps to suit every interest. If you are interested in applying to work or intern at any one of our Summer Camps, please COMPLETE OUR ONLINE APPLICATION by March 31, 2018. 

Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.lopezstudiosinc.com

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Our Camp Website Link: steveandkatescamp.com

CAMP FACILITIES: Classical Ballet Theatre's facilities include two large studios with raised flooring, barres, and mirrors as well as common and administrative areas.

Herndon and Reston have myriad hotel accommodations for students who wish to participate yet reside outside of a commuting distance. As Classical Ballet Theatre's programs are daily only, a responsible chaperone must accompany such students, in order to provide them with transportation to and from the studios, meals, and supervision outside of the studios. The chaperone does not need to be present during the instructional day.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Spend your summer with one of the most highly regarded classical ballet and contemporary dance schools and performance companies in the Washington Metropolitan Area -- Classical Ballet Theatre, considered a "best" for ballet by CBS DC!

In addition to its school-year program, Classical Ballet Theatre offers high caliber dance training every summer for children ages 4-18 as well as for adults. All programs are taught by excellent faculty and tailored for students' ages and abilities.

For more information about Classical Ballet Theatre, its outstanding faculty, and its school-year and summer programs, please telephone (703) 471-0750 or visit Our Camp Website Link: www.cbtnva.org. There you may also find fun photographs and video highlights.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: History: Over twenty-five years ago, Cynthia Donavin founded Classical Ballet Theatre (CBT), which today includes a classical ballet and contemporary dance training academy as well as performance companies. The not-for-profit organization has shared its love of the performing arts with thousands of students and patrons. It has presented beloved, classical ballets, such as "The Nutcracker," "Cinderella," "Sleeping Beauty," "Swan Lake," and "Coppelia" as well as original productions, such as "Tom Sawyer." It has maintained an outstanding faculty, and it has developed young artists who have been able to pursue careers in the theater at every level of excellence. In response to the demands of Fairfax County, CBT expanded its training programs, scholarships, and outreach efforts, which has resulted in its growth and establishment as a highly respected educational and performing arts organization in the Washington Metropolitan Area.

Mission: CBT provides education, performance, and outreach opportunities in the art of dance.

Education: CBT provides the highest caliber of classical ballet and contemporary dance training and coaching, affords classes to dancers of all ages and abilities, and prepares dancers for careers in the performing arts. The children's program emphasizes pre-professional achievement, with each instruction level crafted to provide comprehensive training in order to produce the high quality dancer for which CBT is known. In addition to academy classes, training includes master classes with industry leaders, Youth America Grand Prix coaching, dance conditioning specialties, summer intensives, and choreography camps. The adult program offers stretch classes, core conditioning, and classical training, and it often serves local and visiting professional dancers.

Performance: CBT provides exceptional classical ballet and contemporary dance performance opportunities, while offering professional quality productions to the community at affordable prices. Productions include beautiful choreography and some of the best, pre-professional talent in the area. CBS DC named CBT as one of the “best places to see ballet in the DC area.“

Outreach: CBT's extensive community outreach includes free performing arts enrichment programs for local schools, organizations, and underserved populations, as well as tribute performances that raise public awareness for worthy causes and/or honor members of the community. CBT also offers educational backstage tours, complimentary tickets to underserved populations, and performance discounts to scouts, military families, children, and seniors.

Goals: CBT has three main goals on which it consistently focuses:

To share its love of the performing arts by fulfilling the mission of the organization to the best of its ability and to incorporate ongoing program development and improvement to ensure the identification and fulfillment of student and community needs in innovative ways;

To instill core values of integrity, honesty, inclusion, respect, care, and excellence in its students; and

To serve as Northern Virginia's premier classical ballet and contemporary dance instruction academy and performance theatre and to be recognized nationally and internationally for developing future dancers who are mentally, physically, and emotionally capable of success.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
9:00 am-3:30 pm, Mondays-Fridays, June 26-July 28, 2017

Students may register for one or more weeks. Aftercare is available, and Friday performances are from 3:30 pm-4:00 pm.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our camp staff is a well-rounded group including: special education teachers, behavior specialists, Autism specialists, those trained in Speech and Language and Occupational Therapy, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and fine arts backgrounds among many others! Most importantly, we all love working with and learning with kids!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We also offer year-round social skills groups on Saturdays!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session 1 – June 29-July 10
Session 2 – July 13-24
Session 3 – July 27-August 7

Camp Hours are 9AM-3PM
Before-care 8AM-9AM (additional $50 week) limited spaces!
After-care 3PM-5PM (additional $100 week)
Session fee is $1450 per session; 5% discount offered if you sign up for ALL sessions.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We could always use reliable substitutes! Please email or call if interested!

socialskillsforlife2018[AT]gmail.com
703.712.9960

CAMP FACILITIES: Camp facilities include the use of drama and choral instructional rooms as well as a large high school stage and theater that seats over 1,000.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Launched in 2009, the Summer Grand has excited students and thrilled audiences with productions ranging from "Oliver" to "Big The Musical." Herndon High School Theatre Director Raphael Schklowsky will be directing this year's production, which is sponsored by the HHS Drama Boosters.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: The HHS Drama Boosters Club, Inc. provides year-round support to the Herndon High School Theatre department, whose students produce and perform multiple dramatic events every year.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Students put together all aspects of a musical and perform it. As a result, there is much behind-the-scenes learning about set construction, props, costumes, hair/make-up, lighting, stage management, etc. as well as about performing on stage before a large audience.

ROALD DAHL’S WILLY WONKA is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are supplied by MTI.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: "Kids On Broadway 2016" is specially designed for our younger performers. We select key scenes from Broadway's Best Musicals and weave them together to best highlight the skills and talents of the participants. Every camper will be on stage and perform in one or more scenes. Campers also learn all aspects of musical theater.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Call about scholarships.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Performance dates July 1-3, 2016. All families encouraged to attend.

OTHER CAMP INFO: This is a 2-week, five days per week, 8 hours per day - 8:30AM - 4:30PM - Theater Summer Camp for performers ages 6-12.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Auditions are June 3-4, 2015 with Call-Backs on June 5, 2016. You must be registered to audition.

Camp Dates: June 20 - July 1, 2016

Performance Dates: July 1-3, 2016

Early tuition is $375.00 per performer for registrations submitted between January 1, 2016 and February 29, 2016. Open tuition is $425.00 per performer for registrations submitted between March 1, 2016 and June 10, 2016. Late tuition is $475.00 per performer for registrations submitted between June 11, 2016 and June 19, 2016.

Complete information and registration at our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.theatrixproductions.com

CAMP FACILITIES: We are located in a small town in a dance studio equipped with several rooms, bathrooms, offices and dance studio. We offer plenty of parking out back away from the street.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For more infotmation, visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.ccltalent.com.

CAMP FACILITIES: Summer Scholars enjoy academic classes by day on the campus of Emory & Henry College. Students are exposed to a college-like setting and are allowed use of college facilities such as the science and computer labs, sand volleyball court, swimming pool, tennis courts, golf course, fitness center, basketball court and more!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: 2016 is the 37th annual Summer Scholars Institute & Leadership Program. Classes are taught by Emory & Henry College professors and talented locals. Staff are trained to be sensitive to student needs as well as being certified in Title IX training. The camps was awarded Best Summer Camp in Best of Virginia.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Summer Scholars Leadership Program is also available for interested rising tenth, eleventh and twelfth grade high school students. This accelerated program will provide skills and tools to help students become better prepared for leadership roles in high school as well as college. Students will have the opportunity to select from several different modules in the Leadership Program to include Servant Leadership, Leadership in Action, Faith Based Leadership and the Outdoor Adventure Program. The application can be found at Our Camp Website Link: www.ehc.edu.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: You may request assistance in providing scholarships for students in your school or district. Many school divisions assist students with either full or partial tuition for the Summer Scholars Institute & Leadership Program. The tuition for 2016 is $525. A deposit of $50 is due with each application.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
January 15: Applications are accepted Online.
$50 deposit is due at time of application. The application fee is applied to the cost of the camp.
Return the Release & Deposit Form, Health Form, and Release of Liability (Leadership Program Only) after you complete the online application.
Mail to: Summer Scholars Institute & Leadership Program, Attn: Toni Lawson, P.O. Box 947, Emory, VA 24327-0947

April 15: Deadline for applications

April 18: Acceptance letter sent by email

May 2: First tuition payment due. $300. No refunds after May 2, 2016.

May 16: Final tuition due. All forms due.

May 30: Final program information sent to parents by email.

June 12: 3 p.m. Program Registration, 4:30 p.m. Welcome Assembly

June 17: 12:30 p.m. Closing Ceremony, Wiley Hall, Auditorium

Visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.ehc.edu for more information.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Positions are available for Junior Counselors and Counselors. The residential component is an important segment of the Summer Scholars experience. Counselors provide a comfortable and safe environment for learning and living, while meeting the student’s unique social and emotional needs. Students are provided opportunities to build relationships with their peers from different backgrounds, and, most of all, the opportunity to have fun! The role of the Junior Counselor is to assist counselors and instructors in all aspects of the Summer Scholars Program.

Junior Counselors will work with students who are in the Summer Scholars Institute who are rising 6th-9th grades. During the morning, afternoon, and evening academic classes, Junior Counselors will also be assigned to classrooms to assist instructors. Junior counselors are to be a role-model for all students.

Junior Counselors do not pay tuition in lieu of the services they provide during the week. For more information and to apply online, visit Our Camp Website Link: www.ehc.edu.

CAMP FACILITIES: Housed within a state of the art 23,000 square foot facility that is open six days a week during the school year and weekdays during the summer. The Center offers dance, art, theater, after school programs and recreation. It is internet friendly and has become known as the "place to be" for special events including weddings, receptions, bar mitzvahs, baby showers, dinners and many other quaint social happenings.

There is always something to do at Pine Camp!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Take A Bow Theater Camp begins June 27 - August 19, 2016 8:30am - 5:30pm, includes Breakfast and Lunch and weekly field trips. The summer camp is divided into 2 weeks sessions that focus on a specific artistic form, tailored to meet each age group: 8 - 12yrs.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Mayor's Youth Academy Counselors in Training programs.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships contact Danita Green 804-646-3674

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Pine Camp Arts & Community Center offers Visual Arts, Performance Art, Spotlight Gallery docent-led tours for school/church/group-home field trips. This can be found in the Program Guide: Our Camp Website Link: www.richmondgov.com

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 27 - August 19, 2016 $395 City residents and $415 non-residents, includes breakfast and lunch.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Pine Camp Entrepreneurial Art Program: Seeking Art & Drama Graduates or teachers. Contact Danita Green, 804-646-3674

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:

*June 18-22 – Fantasy and Superheroes Camp*
Ages 5-11
At Brambleton Corner Clubhouse
42255 Palladian Blue Terr., Brambleton, VA 20148
$295 for Full-Day Camp (9:00-4:00), $180 for Half-Day Camp (9:00-12:30)

*June 25-29 – Mystery Playhouse Camp*
Ages 5-11
At Windmill Community Center
21400 Windmill Dr., Ashburn, VA 20147
$295 for Full-Day Camp (9:00-4:00), $180 for Half-Day Camp (9:00-12:30)

*July 2-6 (NO Camp on July 4) – Comedy and Improv Camp*
Ages 5-11
At Brambleton Corner Clubhouse
42255 Palladian Blue Terr., Brambleton, VA 20148
$236 for Full-Day Camp (9:00-4:00), $144 for Half-Day Camp (9:00-12:30)

*July 9-13 – Fables and Fairytales Camp*
Ages 5-11
At Brambleton Corner Clubhouse
42255 Palladian Blue Terr., Brambleton, VA 20148
$295 for Full-Day Camp (9:00-4:00), $180 for Half-Day Camp (9:00-12:30)

*July 16-20 – Fantasy and Superheroes Camp*
Ages 5-11
At St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church
201 E. Frederick Dr., Sterling, VA 20164
$295 for Full-Day Camp (9:00-4:00), $180 for Half-Day Camp (9:00-12:30)

*July 30-August 3– Comedy and Improv Camp*
Ages 5-11
At Windmill Community Center
21400 Windmill Dr., Ashburn, VA 20147
$295 for Full-Day Camp, $180 for Half-Day Camp (9:00-12:30)

*August 14-18, 9:00-3:30 – Comedy and Improv Camp*
Ages 6-12
At Loudoun Country Day School
20600 Red Cedar Dr., Leesburg, VA 20175
$350 for Full-Day Camp

To register for this camp, visit Our Camp Website Link: www.LCDS.org

CAMP FACILITIES: Our locations vary throughout the county, including Community Centers, schools, and church-sites.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We currently run over 15 different camps: Shakespeare Classics, Musical Revue, Camp Comedy Studios Teen Film, Shakespeare's Shorts, Improvisation and Physical Comedy, Sketch Comedy and Performance, Page to Stage, Creative Drama, and theme-focused preschool camps (ETC Beginnings).

OTHER CAMP INFO: The Educational Theatre Company (ETC) is a group of professional theater artists who seek to change the world by helping to unlock the creative and collaborative potential of children and adults by sharing with them our passion for theater arts through school and community based programs in the National Capital Area.

ETC's programs focus on discovering and fostering the creative impulse of each individual. We provide a safe and structured environment where students can explore their own creativity, take risks and conquer challenges.

ETC is committed to nurturing the next generation of theatre artists and educating future theatre patrons about the joys of live theatre. The company's teaching models instill self-confidence and build important life-skills as well as educating students in acting and drama techniques.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camps run throughout the summer: June 24-August 23. Please refer to our website for specific camp session information.

CAMP FACILITIES: We are proud to invite you to our state of the art performing arts facility. The entire place was built from the roof down, housing nearly five thousand square feet of creative space including three dance/performing arts studios, a kitchen, and so much more, Inspiration Academy, from ceiling to floor, was designed and built with perfection and beauty. All studios are complimented by professional sound systems as well as professionally installed Harlequin Cascade Floating Dance Floors. Offering dance, music, theater, art, and acrobatics, we have everything under one roof, but even more important than that, is we have a staff with the knowledge and experience, the love and passion for the arts, and the desire to share all of that with their students/campers!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Inspiration Academy not only shares the incredible knowledge of dance, music, theater, acro, and art, but also instills the love and passion of the arts to children, two years through adults. We believe that the young minds are the most influential and the true love for the arts is born within these stages of life. A positive environment is also extremely important and we stress "fun while learning" in all of our classes. You must enjoy what you're doing to properly learn what you're doing. Our camp counselors are the same incredibly talented instructors that teach our classes throughout the year.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We offer regular classes in Dance and Theater year round. Our season runs from September to June and we welcome both boys and girls from 2-adult. We then also offer Summer classes that are not any part of Summer Camp.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Within our camp we take great pride in offering the parents a peaceful state of mind in knowing that their children are in the proper type of care and environment where every aspect matters. Music is always monitored to assure that it’s appropriate, ALWAYS! Everything we do is VERY non-gender specific, so both boys and girls will be comfortable participating. Everything is also age appropriate based on the groups we have at any given time, and also the activities we are running. Every minute of every day is monitored by the fully trained staff members, so that safety is a priority.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit our website to get complete information of our sessions, dates and fees. We offer five different camps, each a two week themed session. Camp is regularly $195 per week, however we have a 40% OFF promo running until March 15th...bringing it to an extremely affordable $120. Price INCLUDES the field trips that are chartered to and from the awesome destinations. Camp starts Monday June 15th, 3 days after the Virginia Beach City Schools break for Summer.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are always looking for Camp Counselors. If you love having fun, working with kids, and playing all day long at your job then give us a shout. 757-468-5555

CAMP FACILITIES: Participants in DC have the opportunity to perform their culminating show on STC stages in the Lansburgh Theatre or at Sidney Harman Hall. Satellite camps also feature beautiful theatre facilities that are ideal for our camp programming.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Each summer, Camp Shakespeare Teaching Artists create a unique curriculum aimed at optimizing students’ physical, intellectual and artistic development. All Teaching Artists are classically trained professional actors and educators. A typical day begins with a movement class during which students do a vocal and physical warm up and explore techniques for creating characters and visual storytelling. The morning continues with acting class, during which students explore improvisation and scene work followed by Text Analysis class, which provides strategies for understanding and communicating Shakespeare’s language. After lunch students safely train in the art of stage combat. The rest of the afternoon is dedicated to applying what they have learned in rehearsal.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: To apply for a scholarship to Camp Shakespeare, please submit the following items to the Shakespeare Theatre Company Education Department.

-A completed scholarship application form filled out by the parent or legal guardian of the student
-A 500-word typed essay, written by the student that answers this question:
Why do you want to attend Camp Shakespeare and what do you hope to gain from the experience?
-A copy of applicant’s 2013 tax return for proof of income or documentation proving your qualification for free or reduced school lunch.

Applications are due by May 1, 2014. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Sessions are scheduled in June, July and August.
One-week sessions for Poppets, Ages 7-8
Two-week sessions for Groundlings, Young Players and King's Company, Ages 9-18
Three-week Advanced Camps for Ages 13-15 and 15-18
Please see our website for details.

CAMP FACILITIES: New for 2019 - Aerial Adventure Course!!
Lake & pool on site, challenge course, climbing wall, 360 ft zip wire, horseback riding, gymnasium, rec/dance hall, art shack, driving range, putting green, base ball diamond, 3 newly re-turfed full size soccer fields, tennis, hockey, basketball courts, frisbee golf course, riflery & archery range, modern cabins - bathrooms inside. Photos at Our Camp Website Link: www.camptalltimbers.com

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Tall Timbers is proud to be accredited by the American Camp Association, which has 50 years of trust behind it. To earn accreditation, we undergo a thorough review of our operations, from staff qualifications and training, to emergency management. There are more than 300 standards in all! Camp Tall Timbers and the ACA have a partnership that promotes individual growth and fun in an environment committed to safety. In addition, we take extra steps to seek counsel from the American Academy of Pediatrics, The American Red Cross, and others, to ensure quality and safety.

We are rated one of the 50 most amazing summer camps in the U.S. by Early Childhood Education Zone and by Top Education Degrees.org. We have also earned top ratings in Bethesda Magazine’s Best Overnight Camps issue.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership Programs.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Weekend: Our Camp Website Link: www.camptalltimbers.com

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
RATES & DATES: Our Camp Website Link: www.camptalltimbers.com

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Camp Tall Timbers has a 4 -1 ratio of campers to staff.

Each summer much of our staff is made up of returning employees or former campers who are now in college.

The entire team at Camp Tall Timbers is a wonderful mix of teachers, coaches and college students. Each staff member is carefully selected for their teaching expertise in a given activity area, their personality, as well as their interest in working with children.

All staff members report to camp several days ahead of our campers so that they may go through our Counselor Institute. At Counselor Institute we thoroughly review daily responsibilities, situations that may arise, expectations for staff conduct and emergency procedures. Additionally, by the time our campers arrive, our staff has reviewed all the information about their individually assigned campers as provided by their parents. This is one more way we strive to ensure a safe, fun and personalized camp experience.

Apply at Our Camp Website Link: camptalltimbers.campintouch.com

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Envision Lead Grow is a Norfolk-based non-profit organization designed to introduce entrepreneurship to middle school girls through camps, mentoring, webinars and conferences. Through this repeated exposure and practice, girls develop entrepreneurial, STEAM-infused skills that allow them to contribute to and stimulate local economies.

Envision Lead Grow‘s mission is to increase the rate of entrepreneurship and break the cycle of poverty for 1,000 middle school girls in underserved communities in the U.S. by 2020. We are committed to helping them build their future through entrepreneurship by creating a community to support their success.

Angela D. Reddix is the President and CEO of ARDX, a multi-million-dollar healthcare management and IT consulting firm based in Norfolk, Virginia.

In 2016, Angela created the Envision Lead Grow movement, an online platform designed to support and encourage entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey.

Angela values education and is determined to share her knowledge with you.

Anyssa Reddix is a published author, speaker, and mentor to young girls. Sharing Angela’s passion for entrepreneurship, she jumped into Envision Lead Grow with both feet.

Anyssa is the Program Manager for Envision Lead Grow. She is in charge of organizing the stops along the 7-City Bus Tour. She has put together the team of counselors that will travel from city to city, she will be overseeing how they carry out the curriculum, “The 8 Seeds to Success in Business,” as well as organizing the logistics to get the bus on the road.

In 2016, the idea of the 7-City Bus Tour was just that. An idea. In 2017, thanks to the support, the time and the generosity of so many people, the first ever Envision Lead Grow cross-country tour was an overwhelming success. The national Envision Lead Grow 7-City Bus Tour kicked off the Envision Lead Grow entrepreneur program in the summer of 2017, making stops in 7 different cities (Atlanta, GA; Baltimore, MD; Memphis, TN; Norfolk, VA; Philadelphia, PA; Richmond, VA; and Greensboro, NC) across the United States. The ELG team shared its fast-paced, fun-filled curriculum, “The 8 Seeds to Success in Business”, written by Dr. Angela Reddix Founder and CEO herself, during a week-long summer camp in each city.

In 2018, ELG plans to expand its reach by serving two more regions- Bowling Green, KY; and Charleston, WV. Rather than touring each city like we did in 2017, in the summer of 2018, a total of 250 girls will travel from all branches to our home city of Norfolk to begin or expand their "8 Seeds to Success in Business" growth, together.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: ELG's Entrepreneurial Immersion Summer Camp is free of charge to our Girl Bosses and their family.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Envision Lead Grow is a Norfolk-based non-profit organization designed to introduce entrepreneurship to middle school girls through camps, mentoring, webinars and conferences. Through this repeated exposure and practice, girls develop entrepreneurial, STEAM-infused skills that allow them to contribute to and stimulate local economies.

The Envision Lead Grow Entrepreneurial Program consists of 4 parts:
Summer Immersion
9-Month Mentoring Support
All City, All Girls Webinars
The Entrepreneur Institute

Summer Immersion
The Envision Lead Grow program begins HERE, at one of our entrepreneurial immersion summer camps. Middle school girls from around your community will come together at a sleepaway camp to learn the building blocks of becoming an entrepreneur. Many of the girls start the session as strangers and will leave as great friends. Over the course of the summer program, participants will take part in exercises to help them think bigger, to apply entrepreneurial, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics) infused skills to everyday life and to make better decisions. At the end of the summer immersion camp, these young women will leave with a solid business idea, a Passion Pitch they can use to sell their idea to others and confidence to take their company - and community - to the next level.

9-Month Mentoring Support
The Summer Immersion summer camp experience is just the beginning of the process for these budding Girl Bosses. We partner with adult mentors in each city where Envision Lead Grow sets up. After the summer camp is finished, female volunteers within the community step in to guide, to support and to be a sounding board for these young entrepreneurs. Over the course of the school year, the mentors check in with their young mentees to keep them on track.

All City, All Girls Webinars
It can be lonely to be in business for yourself, so Envision Lead Grow designed a way to ensure these young entrepreneurs never feel isolated. Aside from the check-ins with their mentors, ELG girls and mentors have the chance to meet each other through virtual meetings. Through these monthly video calls, the girls get to learn from ELG Founder Angela Reddix, as well as, each other. We believe that it is important to have a network of support through not only their ELG branch city mentor, but other ELG peers and mentors from all branches, too.

The Entrepreneur Institute
Envision Lead Grow will reward business owners who are committed to making their companies thrive. The Entrepreneur Institute is a multi-day field trip that will bring together the leaders of Fortune 500 companies, mentors and business educators. It’s an all-expenses paid trip for the girls who participate in the mentoring sessions, the All-City Webinars and the ELG business challenges. ELG Girl Bosses who are engaged in the program can earn a spot in The Entrepreneur Institute.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Girls will learn the "8 Seeds to Success in Business" curriculum, written and developed by Dr. Angela D. Reddix, Founder, President and CEO of ARDX, a mult-million dollar management and technology consulting company based in Norfolk, Virginia. This summer, the "8 Seeds" curriculum has been enhanced to include STEAM-infused exercises and activities. In addition to entrepreneurial, STEAM-infused practices, girls will have opportunity for choice time activities, such as yoga, drama (daily improvisation games), singing, dancing, creative writing, visual art, sports (volleyball, soccer, basketball, or tennis), swimming, blogging, cooking, and/or hiking. The girls will have the opportunity to explore Hampton Roads and experience some form of culture that is unique or unfamiliar to them. By the end of the week of camp, each girl will have a venture with a business plan ready to begin making sales, increased level of self-efficacy, greater self-control, conscientiousness, evaluation of short-term and long-term goals, intuition for decision making, and the ability to pitch her business venture successfully.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
The ELG Class of 2019 will begin with Summer Immersion. This year, Summer Immersion is a one-week long, all-expenses paid, sleepaway camp hosted at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia.

Girls currently in the 4th-6th grade are invited to apply! Once girls are in the program, they can continue with us until they graduate from high school.

Transportation will be provided for all camp sessions upon acceptance and camp session assignment, according to your cohort and home city location. Contact ELG to find out which camp session we have reserved for you.

CAMP SESSIONS FOR 2019:
Session #1: June 16-21
Session #2: June 23-28
Session #3: July 7-12
OR
Session #4: July 14-19

After Summer Immersion, Girl Bosses will continue to grow through mentoring, webinars and conferences- Parts 2, 3, and 4 of ELG’s on-going, repeated-practice program.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: The Pickwick Players present two full staged musical each year. Auditons for these show are open to children through adults, ages 8 and older. To receive updates regarding upcoming auditions and other programs, please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.thepickwickplayers.com.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
This year's camp will be held August 6 through August 16th, with a performance of our mini-musical the evening of the 16th for family and friends.

For more information, please contact us through our email at thepickwickplayers[AT]gmail.com.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We always welcome teens age 13 and older who have and love theater experience, to act as counselors for the camp.  Please contact us through our email if you are interested in helping.

CAMP FACILITIES: Our traditional camp buildings range from cozy screened cabins to large lodge-style gathering places. Many of the original camp structures remain, such as the 1920s dining hall (where girls gather three times each day to eat family style, home-cooked meals) and West Lodge (where performances delight campers of every age). While we are rustic, we do have electricity and all our bathhouses offer flush toilets and hot water showers.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Founded in 1927 by Nannie West, Camp Mont Shenandoah is one of the oldest girls’ camps in Virginia. The exceptional Mont Shenandoah experience has kept families returning for generations and inspired numerous campers to return as counselors. Camp Mont Shenandoah’s mission is to create an excellent summer camp experience for girls. In a safe and caring environment, our camp provides the setting and structure each girl needs to grow -- physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually.

Through cabin living, fun, challenging activities, relationships with peers and staff, and longstanding traditions, we promote life skills that instill confidence, develop a girl’s sense of self and foster independence. Campers leave Mont Shenandoah having learned the guiding principles of our five virtues: Love, Loyalty, Friendship, Sportsmanship, and Spiritual Awareness. Camp Mont Shenandoah boasts a high rate of returning program staff, almost all of whom are former campers or junior counselors. Counselors are selected based on their maturity, stability, dependability, leadership skills, ability to relate to girls of all ages, sense of humor as well as their knowledge and demonstrated skills in the activity for which they are hired to teach. The camper-to-staff ratio is five to one, assuring each girl ample individual attention

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: In 2005, Camp Mont Shenandoah started The Camp Spirit Scholarship to help campers attend camp that may not otherwise be able to due to financial constraints. The Camp Spirit Scholarship is a fund within Community Foundation for Rockbridge, Bath and Alleghany, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

OTHER CAMP INFO: If horses are your passion, you’ll be able to enjoy a comprehensive horseback riding program designed for girls of all ages and skill levels at Cabell Stable, our equestrian facility built in 2001. Our goals at Cabell Stable at Camp Mont Shenandoah are to improve riding skills, teach proper horse care and barn maintenance, learn to appreciate and value horses, and lastly (but certainly not least!) to have fun. From the moment they set foot in Cabell Stable, campers are taught to respect each horse and how to properly handle them on the ground and in the saddle. Our lessons are based on hunt seat equitation that focuses on the rider’s form. We limit our horseback riding classes to no more than five girls in the ring at a time, ensuring adequate instruction for each camper. Safety is of primary importance at Cabell Stable. When mounted, all girls must wear an approved (ATSM-SEI) protective helmet, long pants (or breeches) and boots with a heel. (We have helmets for campers to borrow if they do not have their own).

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp Mont Shenandoah offers a six-week session, two three-week sessions, and a one week-long session, called Roots & Shoots. If you are interested in becoming a CMS girl, we encourage you to send your registration form early as available spaces tend to fill quickly. A copy of the registration form is available for download on our website.

The full camp season is six weeks, which begins in June. We accept a limited number of three-week campers for two separate sessions within the six weeks.

2017 Dates:
•Six Weeks June 24-August 5
•First Three Weeks June 24 - July 15
•Second Three Weeks July 16 - August 5
•Roots & Shoots August 6 - August 12 2017

Tuition:
•Six week camper $6,885
•Junior Counselor $6,885
•Three Week camper $4,035
•Roots & Shoots (one week session) $1,485

5% discount is applied to the tuition of any sister of a registered camper. Six and three week campers require an $800 deposit refundable until Dec. 31 with a completed application.

Roots and Shoots campers require a $300 deposit refundable until Dec. 31. The balance is due by March 1, or within one month of registration.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Campers work together to create, write, stage, and perform their own showcase under the supervision of professional theatre artists.

1- week sessions from 9am-3pm at Lanier Middle School & Truro Anglican Church, Fairfax. Aftercare available from 3pm-5pm.

Join us July 20-24, July 27-31, August 3-7, August 10-14

Visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.fairfaxcitytheatre.org

Camp is sponsored in partnership with Truro Anglican Church.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Discounts available for children enrolling in multiple sessions or for siblings enrolled in the same camp.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
See website for specific dates and fees.

CAMP FACILITIES: 600 acres, 40 cabins and longhouses, outdoor swimming pool, dining hall, 14-acre lake with fishing, canoeing, paddle boats, volley ball court, ball field, campfire areas, hiking trails, high ropes course, challenge course, climbing wall, arts and crafts, 4-square, garden, farm animals, platform tent area, and The Mud Slide (a camper favorite!)

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our programs are designed to foster small group experiences. Two counselors and 10 to 12 coed campers live in "family groups" where they plan, play, laugh, worship and grow together, working to build a Christ-centered community of trust, openness, sharing and forgiveness.

Opportunities abound for making new friends, meeting people from around the world and round the corner, learning and practicing outdoor living skills, developing individual talents and leadership abilities, taking responsibility for and care of God's world, and having barrels of fun.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership program.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Camp. Parent & Child, Grandparent & Child.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Established in 1957, Camp Hanover has offered residential Christian camp programs for elementary, middle and high school youth for over 55 years as the outdoor ministry of the Presbytery of the James. A fully accredited member of the American Camp Association, Camp Hanover continues to meet or exceed the camping industry's standards for safe operation, employing best practices to maintain a summer camping program of the highest quality.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.CampHanover.org for full program details. 2-night, 3-night, 1-week, and 2-week camps are offered weekly beginning June 16 through August 21. Traditional residential camps, as well as offsite adventure trips, horseback camps, music, drama & art camps, sailing camps and Leadership Training camps are offered throughout the summer.

CAMP FACILITIES: GMU's Performing Arts Building (black box theaters) and spaces within the Center for the Arts Concert Hall.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Fun, fast-paced camp taught by professional teaching artists. Acting, voice, movement, on-camera, musical theater, improvisation and more! Weekly sessions with final performances. Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.afyp.org for more details.

OTHER CAMP INFO: AFYP celebrates 15 years of fun, challenging classes for ages 5 - adult taught by theater professionals. After-school programs, weekend classes, summer acting camps, birthday parties, school tour productions and plays and films featuring young actors! We work in conjunction with GMU's Potomac Arts Academy to bring the best in theater, music and art training to the Northern Virginia community.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July 1 - August 2, 2013
Please see website for complete schedule and price information.