Bethesda Summer Camps Overview

Summer@WES: A Top Day Camp

On-site Summer@WES has been cancelled, but please join us for one of our incredible virtual day camps. You can learn more here.

With Summer@WES, you can be sure that the entire summer will be filled with discovery, adventure, new friendships, fun, and laughter. Ranked a top day camp by Bethesda Magazine, Summer@WES is loved by both parents and campers alike for its convenient location, excellent staff, warm and welcoming atmosphere, first-rate facilities, and awesome weekly camp offerings.

Camp hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Before Care: 7:30 a.m.-9 a.m. ($75 per week)

After Care: 3 p.m.-6 p.m. ($140 per week)

Jr. Dragon Day Camp

Rising PreK - K

Dragon Day Camp is designed to keep your child active and learning all day long as they dive into exciting weekly themes. LEARN MORE

Dragon Quest Camp

Rising Grades 1 - 3

Dragon Quest is an exciting and engaging camp experience where campers will have the opportunity to pick from a variety of activities each day of each week. LEARN MORE

StemQuest: Star Wars BB8 Adventures

Rising Grades 1 - 3

This program combines all of the highlights from the latest Star Wars movies, specifically the newest droid, D-0, and the rest of the popular bots! LEARN MORE

PPA Soccer Camp

Rising Grades 1 - 8

Highly trained coaches will offer programs designed to build soccer skills in a competitive environment while promoting a positive overall experience. LEARN MORE

Tru2Form Basketball Camp

Rising Grades 2 - 8

Learn the fundamentals of the game, develop skills, and have fun while learning more about hoops. LEARN MORE

Lucy’s Kitchen

Rising Grades 2 - 8

WES campers will embark on a culinary adventure this summer with a brand new all-day cooking class. LEARN MORE

Choose Your Own Adventure Camp

Rising Grades 3 - 8

Campers choose their activities based upon their interests, and those interests can change week-by-week. LEARN MORE

Ultimate Drone Obstacle Challenge

Rising Grades 3 - 5

Full of excitement, teamwork, learning, and fun, campers enjoy one of the world’s fastest-growing sports, Drone Obstacle Course Racing. LEARN MORE

Drone Escape & Rescue

Rising Grades 3 - 5

This camp introduces the enjoyment of flying drones to the real-world application of learning how to use drones in emergency response situations. LEARN MORE

Sleep Away Camp

Rising Grades 3 - 9

Days are spent enjoying the fresh mountain air with campers canoeing, fishing, archery, swimming, and paddleboarding. LEARN MORE

Outdoor Adventures

Rising Grades 4 - 9

Put some awesome in your summer as you join us for a non-stop, weeklong adventure that may include things like a day in the treetops rope-coursing, water-tubing in Harpers Ferry, and cooling-off in the water park. LEARN MORE

DMV Excursions

Rising Grades 4 - 9

This weeklong urban adventures camp includes trips to area landmarks, Sky Zone, Spy Museum, and the ever-popular Escape Room. LEARN MORE

LEAD Camp

Rising Grades 4 - 8

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. LEARN MORE

Academic Skills Development Camp

Rising Grades 5 - 6

Campers have fun while maintaining and improving academic skills in reading, writing, and math. LEARN MORE

Counselor in Training Program

Rising Grades 7 - 8

CITs work closely with our campers, teachers, and administration and take on leadership roles within camp operations. LEARN MORE

Summer at WES