We also host a variety of summer camps on our campus which are managed by outside groups including soccer, basketball and academic camps.
See our campus, meet our counselors, and hear from our campers in this short video!
Summer@WES offers Pre-K and Kindergarten Day Camps in Bethesda, MD. Learn more about our Jr. Dragon Day Camp!
This camp gives kids the opportunity to make friends, learn new skills, have fun, and get exercise. For experienced preschoolers, it also helps keep school routines in tack. For new preschoolers, it helps prepare them for the first day of school in a friendly, relaxed, and welcoming environment.
Campers must be at least three and a half years old by the first day of the week of camp they attend and must be potty-trained.
Dates: Weeks 1-9 (June 10 – August 9)
Ages: Rising PreK – Kindergarten
Cost: $398 per week
($240 for Week 4 *Closed July 4-5)
Junior Dragon Day Camp is designed for children entering Pre-K and Kindergarten as an active and educational summer camp experience. With nine different themes, campers can experience a brand new camp each week!
Each week we will spend our time in classrooms, our fully-equipped playground, our air-conditioned gymnasium as well as our sun-filled Arts Center.
Week 1: Superheroes
Week 2: Going Green
Week 3: Safari
Week 4: Stars and Stripes
Week 5: Luau
Week 6: Mad Scientists
Week 7: Carnival
Week 8: Under the Sea
Week 9: Around the World
Daily Schedule
Making new friends and having fun…this will be a summer to remember! Students must be age 3.5 at the start of the session to enroll.
Summer@WES offers a variety of Summer Day Camps for rising 1st-3rd Graders in Bethesda, MD.
Dates: Weeks 1-9 (June 10 – August 9)
Ages: Rising Grades 1-3
Cost: $398 per week
($240 for Week 4 *Closed July 4-5)
Dragon Quest Camp is an exciting and engaging camp experience designed for children entering Grades 1-3.
Each morning and afternoon campers choose among a variety of activities like art, archery, coding, cooking, STEM, sports, and swimming! Every day will bring fresh, new, and exciting choices of activities for campers to pick from. This makes for thrilling days as campers have a say in their experience. On any given day, options may include, sports, swimming, technology, science, art, cooking, robotics, dance, games, music, and much more! And swimming will be offered nearly every day! Campers will build friendships as they immerse themselves in this diverse program.
Daily Schedule
Choose Your Own Adventure
Dates: Weeks 2-7 (June 17-July 26)
Ages: Rising Grades 3-8
Cost: $398 per week ($240 for Week 4 *Closed July 4th-5th)
Choose our most popular summer camp!
Campers choose their activities based upon their own interests, and those interests can change week-by-week. Our wide variety of activities allows campers to try many different options throughout the summer, giving them a well-rounded summer camp experience.
Select two activities, one for the morning and one for the afternoon, for each week your child attends camp. Once you register, you are confirmed for the class. If a class does not meet minimum enrollment, we will notify families by early May and assist you with finding an alternative activity.
Daily Schedule
Dates: Week 7 ONLY (July 22-26)
Ages: Rising Grades 1-2
Cost: $450
StemQuest unplugs campers from the computer screen in this action-packed, story-based program.
Throughout the week campers will be constantly on the move as they experiment and play. StemQuest has intentionally extracted the wide-array of exhilarating challenges and mysteries from popular gaming apps and turned it all into a live adventure.
Campers will use age-appropriate rovers, bots, drones, and autonomous creative technology to jump over walls, push down obstacles, lift up boulders, and navigate through galaxies.
Teams of campers work together in indoor, outdoor and open-spaced “worlds” throughout the week. In doing so, campers utilize life skills such as: collaborative problem-solving, design, and curiosity, to outwit, out-build, and out-smart the program instructor, The Wizard.
Dates: Week 6 ONLY (July 15-19)
Ages: Rising Grades 1-2
Cost: $450
Junior Drone Pilots is specifically designed for campers with little to no experience flying drones. We use the safest and most reliable drone products on the market, including the Parrot™ drones for enhanced safety and, most of all, fun. Campers will learn the basics of drone technology and safety before taking to the air.Through the use of iPad flight simulators and clear instructions on basic flying maneuvers, young Drobots’ pilots will experience a program filled with excitement, games, challenges, and learning. Campers work all week long to prepare for the most enjoyable part of the week: the Ultimate Drone Games that include events such as: Tic-Tac-Drone, Drone Darts, Duck-Duck-Drone, and more. All campers go home with interactive workbooks and plenty of Drobots Company keepsakes and trinkets so the memories last long beyond the summer. Drone safety and the social responsibilities of flying drones are included in this program.
Dates: Weeks 8-9 (July 29-August 9)
Ages: Rising Grades 3-8
Cost: $750
In this two-week intensive theatre program, children ages 8-13 will collaborate to imagine, write, design and perform an original play.
Participants will hone their acting, musical, and dance skills, as well as practice improvisation and storytelling games and creative writing techniques. Our goal is to encourage each child’s talents and teach them how to share those gifts with others in a positive and collaborative way that brings joy to others.
No experience necessary.
Dates: Week 6 ONLY (July 15 – 19)
Ages: Rising Grades 3-5
Cost: $450
Ultimate Drone Obstacle Challenge is specifically designed for both the novice and experienced drone enthusiasts.
This is week is filled with pure action as students enjoy one of the world’s fastest growing sports, Drone Obstacle Racing. Campers will first learn about the basic safety of drone flying and the history behind drone racing as a sport. From there, campers will progress through various skill challenges and learn how to perform various exercises and maneuvers to become familiar with the drone’s speed and agility.
Campers will use iPads and remote controls to navigate the drone through short and long obstacle courses. Participants will also create the design and help build the obstacle course in preparation for the last day’s final activity and competition.
All campers go home with interactive workbooks and plenty of Drobots Company keepsakes and trinkets so the memories last long beyond the summer. Drone safety and the social responsibilities of flying drones are included in this program.
Dates: Week 1 ONLY (June 10 – June 14)
Ages: Rising Grades 3-8
Costs: $1095
This amazing adventure, run by our dedicated WES teachers, is located in the mountains of High View, WV, and boasts endless facilities that give campers a true sleep-away camp experience.
Days are spent enjoying the fresh mountain air with campers canoeing, fishing, archery, swimming, and paddle boarding. Campers also have opportunities to play soccer, street hockey, tennis, basketball, and more. The highlight of the week is the trip to Cacapon State Park to spend the day frolicking on the beach, riding horses, and indulging in an incredible cookout!
This is a week not to be missed.
Camp Amenities Include:
Notes:
Dates:
Ages: Rising Grades 1-8
Cost: $335 per week
The PPA is excited to be offering several sessions at Summer@WES.
Their highly-trained coaches will offer programs designed to build soccer skills in a competitive environment while promoting a positive overall experience. Camp will focus on the technical and tactical aspects of the game through training exercises and small-sided games.
This camp is hosted on the WES campus and staffed by PPA’s personnel. Please note: PPA will communicate directly with you about logistics.
Dates:
Ages: Rising Grades 2-8
Cost: $335 per week
Whether your child is new to the game or looking to take his or her game to the next level, Tru2Form’s dedicated coaching staff offers a great place to learn the fundamentals of the game, develop skills, and have fun while learning more about hoops.
Program focuses on: dribbling the ball with either hand while being closely guarded, driving to the basket and making layups with both hands, shooting, defensive principles, offensive and passing techniques, and game situations.
This camp is hosted on the WES campus and staffed by Tru2Form’s personnel. Please note: Tru2Form will communicate directly with you about logistics.
Summer@WES offers camps for Rising 4th and 5th Graders in Bethesda, MD, at Washington Episcopal School.
Dates: Weeks 2-7 (June 17-July 26)
Ages: Rising Grades 3-8
Cost: $398 per week ($240 for Week 4 *Closed July 4th-5th)
Choose our most popular summer camp!
Campers choose their activities based upon their own interests, and those interests can change week-by-week. Our wide variety of activities allows campers to try many different options throughout the summer, giving them a well-rounded summer camp experience.
Select two activities, one for the morning and one for the afternoon, for each week your child attends camp. Once you register, you are confirmed for the class. If a class does not meet minimum enrollment, we will notify families by early May and assist you with finding an alternative activity.
Daily Schedule
Dates:
Ages: Rising Grades 4-9
Cost: $525 per week
The nation’s capital is an amazing place to have awesome adventures.
In this weeklong urban adventure camp, your child will take day trips to exciting area attractions like the Sky Zone, Spy Museum, and the ever popular Escape Room. This camp is perfect for the child who likes to explore fun and engaging spaces designed to develop their senses of inquiry, collaboration, and exploration. Your child is sure to make great friends and have more fun than they could imagine.
Dates:
Ages: Rising Grades 4-9
Cost: $525 per week
Our outdoor adventure camp is a non-stop week of adventure! We head off campus to experience local adventures. Your child will try a treetops ropes-course, water-tube in Harpers Ferry and enjoy a day at the water park. If your child loves being outside and active, this camp is the perfect fit!
Please note: Basic swimming skills are required.
Dates: Weeks 8-9 (July 29-August 9)
Ages: Rising Grades 3-8
Cost: $750
In this two-week intensive theatre program, children ages 8-13 will collaborate to imagine, write, design and perform an original play.
Participants will hone their acting, musical, and dance skills, as well as practice improvisation and storytelling games and creative writing techniques. Our goal is to encourage each child’s talents and teach them how to share those gifts with others in a positive and collaborative way that brings joy to others.
No experience necessary.
Dates: Week 1 ONLY (June 10 – June 14)
Ages: Rising Grades 3-8
Costs: $1095
This amazing adventure, run by our dedicated WES teachers, is located in the mountains of High View, WV, and boasts endless facilities that give campers a true sleep-away camp experience.
Days are spent enjoying the fresh mountain air with campers canoeing, fishing, archery, swimming, and paddle boarding. Campers also have opportunities to play soccer, street hockey, tennis, basketball, and more. The highlight of the week is the trip to Cacapon State Park to spend the day frolicking on the beach, riding horses, and indulging in an incredible cookout!
This is a week not to be missed.
Camp Amenities Include:
Notes:
Dates: Week 6 ONLY (July 15 – 19)
Ages: Rising Grades 3-5
Cost: $450
Ultimate Drone Obstacle Challenge is specifically designed for both the novice and experienced drone enthusiasts.
This is week is filled with pure action as students enjoy one of the world’s fastest growing sports, Drone Obstacle Racing. Campers will first learn about the basic safety of drone flying and the history behind drone racing as a sport. From there, campers will progress through various skill challenges and learn how to perform various exercises and maneuvers to become familiar with the drone’s speed and agility.
Campers will use iPads and remote controls to navigate the drone through short and long obstacle courses. Participants will also create the design and help build the obstacle course in preparation for the last day’s final activity and competition.
All campers go home with interactive workbooks and plenty of Drobots Company keepsakes and trinkets so the memories last long beyond the summer. Drone safety and the social responsibilities of flying drones are included in this program.
Dates: Weeks 2-4 ONLY (June 17 – July 3)
**Camp Closed on July 4 & 5**
Ages: Rising Grades 5-6
Cost: $1050, runs for three weeks
Our Academic Skills Development Camp is designed specifically for students entering Grade 5 and 6 this fall to maintain and improve academic skills and have fun.
The mornings will be academic focusing on an area of study including reading, writing, and math skill development. Language arts instruction emphasizes composition, reading, and vocabulary skills. Math instruction focuses on basic mathematical concepts, computation, and word problems.
In the afternoon, campers will select one of the fun activities offered in our Choose Your Own Adventure camp. Please click here for afternoon activity offerings which are selected at the time of registration. This camp is three weeks long. The camp and associated projects are designed for campers to attend for all three weeks.
Dates:
Ages: Rising Grades 1-8
Cost: $335 per week
The PPA is excited to be offering several sessions at Summer@WES. Their highly-trained coaches will offer programs designed to build soccer skills in a competitive environment while promoting a positive overall experience. Camp will focus on the technical and tactical aspects of the game through training exercises and small-sided games.
This camp is hosted on the WES campus and staffed by PPA’s personnel. Please note: PPA will communicate directly with you about logistics.
Dates:
Ages: Rising Grades 2-8
Cost: $335 per week
Whether your child is new to the game or looking to take his or her game to the next level, Tru2Form’s dedicated coaching staff offers a great place to learn the fundamentals of the game, develop skills, and have fun while learning more about hoops.
Program focuses on: dribbling the ball with either hand while being closely guarded, driving to the basket and making layups with both hands, shooting, defensive principles, offensive and passing techniques, and game situations.
This camp is hosted on the WES campus and staffed by Tru2Form’s personnel. Please note: Tru2Form will communicate directly with you about logistics.
Dates: June 17-June 28 or July 8-July 19
Ages: Rising Grades 4-9
Cost: $879 per two-week session
Campers will spend half of each day exploring what it means to be an entrepreneur and learning valuable problem-solving, leadership, presentation, and public speaking skills. The other part of the day features athletic development. Campers will work on their speed, agility, flexibility, balance, and movement efficiency all in a fun competitive manner at the LEAD camp.
LEAD is a two-week camp session running from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on weekdays. This camp is hosted on the WES campus and staffed by LEAD’s personnel. Please note: LEAD will communicate directly with you about logistics.
Summer@WES offers camps for Rising 6th-9th Graders in Bethesda, MD. Learn more about our camps below.
Dates: Weeks 2-7 (June 17-July 26)
Ages: Rising Grades 3-8
Cost: $398 per week ($240 for Week 4 *Closed July 4th-5th)
Choose our most popular summer camp!
Campers choose their activities based upon their own interests, and those interests can change week-by-week. Our wide variety of activities allows campers to try many different options throughout the summer, giving them a well-rounded summer camp experience.
Select two activities, one for the morning and one for the afternoon, for each week your child attends camp. Once you register, you are confirmed for the class. If a class does not meet minimum enrollment, we will notify families by early May and assist you with finding an alternative activity.
Daily Schedule
Dates: Weeks 1-9 (June 10-August 9)
Ages: Rising Grades 7-8
Cost: $350 per week
Summer@WES offers a Counselor-in-Training Program which is a wonderful opportunity to learn valuable leadership skills and gain work experience in a rewarding field with younger students. CITs work closely with our campers, teachers, and administration and take on leadership roles within camp operations. Learn to be a leader with Summer at WES!
CIT responsibilities will include:
CIT will receive:
You’ll work closely with Mr. Mehdi Elkassem, our CIT Coordinator. He will plan activities, assign camper groups, observe interactions with campers, and conduct one-on-one evaluation meetings to offer suggestions and answer questions about their experiences. For more information, please contact Mr. Elkassem at melkassem@w-e-s.org.
“I love coming back each summer to see returning campers and to see how much they have grown and matured over the year. The campers at Summer at WES are truly special and I love interacting and spending time with them.”
Amy Sharfman, Camp Counselor
Dates: Week 1 ONLY (June 10 – June 14)
Ages: Rising Grades 3-8
Costs: $1095
This amazing adventure, run by our dedicated WES teachers, is located in the mountains of High View, WV, and boasts endless facilities that give campers a true sleep-away camp experience. Days are spent enjoying the fresh mountain air with campers canoeing, fishing, archery, swimming, and paddle boarding. Campers also have opportunities to play soccer, street hockey, tennis, basketball, and more. The highlight of the week is the trip to Cacapon State Park to spend the day frolicking on the beach, riding horses, and indulging in an incredible cookout! This is a week not to be missed.
Camp Amenities Include:
Notes:
Dates:
Ages: Rising Grades 4-9
Cost: $525 per week
Our outdoor adventure camp is a non-stop week of adventure!
We head off campus to experience local adventures. Your child will try a treetops ropes-course, water-tube in Harpers Ferry and enjoy a day at the water park. If your child loves being outside and active, this camp is the perfect fit!
Please note: Basic swimming skills are required.
Dates: Week 7 ONLY (July 22-26)
Ages: Rising Grades 6-8
Cost: $450
Drone Racing is filled with pure action as students enjoy one of the world’s fastest growing sports, Drone Racing. Campers will first learn about the basic safety of drone flying and the history behind drone racing as a sport.
From there, campers will progress through various skill challenges and learn how to perform various exercises and maneuvers to become familiar with the drone’s speed and agility. Flight squads post up against one another in a friendly competition when they race themselves and the clock. Students first maneuver the drone through creative obstacle courses before taking on the challenge of flying for speed.
Participants contribute fully in this program as they create the design and help build the obstacle course in preparation for the last day’s final activities and competition.
All campers go home with interactive workbooks and plenty of Drobots Company keepsakes and trinkets so the memories last long beyond the summer. Drone safety and social responsibilities of flying are included in this program.
Dates:
Ages: Rising Grades 4-9
Cost: $525 per week
The nation’s capital is an amazing place to have awesome adventures.
In this weeklong urban adventure camp, your child will take day trips to exciting area attractions like the Sky Zone, Spy Museum, and the ever popular Escape Room. This camp is perfect for the child who likes to explore fun and engaging spaces designed to develop their senses of inquiry, collaboration, and exploration.
Your child is sure to make great friends and have more fun than they could imagine.
Dates: Weeks 2-4 ONLY (June 17 – July 3)
**Camp Closed on July 4 & 5**
Ages: Rising Grades 5-6
Cost: $1050, runs for three weeks
Our Academic Skills Development Camp is designed specifically for students entering Grade 5 and 6 this fall to maintain and improve academic skills and have fun.
The mornings will be academic focusing on an area of study including reading, writing, and math skill development. Language arts instruction emphasizes composition, reading, and vocabulary skills. Math instruction focuses on basic mathematical concepts, computation, and word problems.
In the afternoon, campers will select one of the fun activities offered in our Choose Your Own Adventure camp. Please click here for afternoon activity offerings which are selected at the time of registration. This camp is three weeks long. The camp and associated projects are designed for campers to attend for all three weeks.
Dates:
Ages: Rising Grades 1-8
Cost: $335 per week
The PPA is excited to be offering several sessions at Summer@WES. Their highly-trained coaches will offer programs designed to build soccer skills in a competitive environment while promoting a positive overall experience. Camp will focus on the technical and tactical aspects of the game through training exercises and small-sided games.
This camp is hosted on the WES campus and staffed by PPA’s personnel. Please note: PPA will communicate directly with you about logistics.
Dates:
Ages: Rising Grades 2-8
Cost: $335 per week
Whether your child is new to the game or looking to take his or her game to the next level, Tru2Form’s dedicated coaching staff offers a great place to learn the fundamentals of the game, develop skills, and have fun while learning more about hoops.
Program focuses on: dribbling the ball with either hand while being closely guarded, driving to the basket and making layups with both hands, shooting, defensive principles, offensive and passing techniques, and game situations.
This camp is hosted on the WES campus and staffed by Tru2Form’s personnel. Please note: Tru2Form will communicate directly with you about logistics.
Dates: June 17-June 28 or July 8-July 19
Ages: Rising Grades 4-9
Cost: $879 per two-week session
Campers will spend half of each day exploring what it means to be an entrepreneur and learning valuable problem-solving, leadership, presentation, and public speaking skills. The other part of the day features athletic development. Campers will work on their speed, agility, flexibility, balance, and movement efficiency all in a fun competitive manner at the LEAD camp.
LEAD is a two-week camp session running from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on weekdays. This camp is hosted on the WES campus and staffed by LEAD’s personnel. Please note: LEAD will communicate directly with you about logistics.
