Monday, June 17 – Friday, August 9, 2024
Registration Opens December 8, 2023
Wonders Summer Camp Overview
Field trips and special guests, water days, arts + crafts, STEM projects, gardening, games, and more! Curiosity and creativity while making friends and having fun. Wonder Summer Camp is offered in weekly sessions from June through August.
Wonders Summer Camp promises enriching experiences that spark children’s creativity, inquiry, empathy, and joy.
Our camp counselors are planning cognitive-rich activities that will complement our emphasis on social/emotional learning experiences. Our Summer Camp Leaders have years of experience offering high-quality summer camps.
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Grade level groupings
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Small group sizes
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Nature focused and outdoor activities throughout the day
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Cognitive-rich/hands-on activities
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Health and safety protocols will be strictly adhered to
Wonders Summer Camp Activities
Weekly Activities:
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Swimming
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Camp Special Events
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Arts & Crafts
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Sports
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Cooperative Games
- S.T.E.A.M.
Field Trips:
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Washington Mystics Game
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Water Parks
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National Zoo
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Museums
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Bowie Baysox Game
- And much more…!!
BETHESDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Montgomery County, MD
7600 Arlington Rd. Bethesda, MD 20814
Ages: Rising K – Grade 6
Dates: June 21 – August 4, 2023
Phone: (301) 654-7914
Camp Hours: Monday – Friday 7:30am-6:00pm
Week 1: Summer S.T.E.A.M. (June 21st – June 23rd, no camp June 19th and June 20th)
Week 2: The Great Outdoors (June 26th – June 30th)
Week 3: Wacky Olympics (July 3rd – July 7th, closed for 4th of July)
Week 4: Superhero Academy (July 10th – July 14th)
Week 5: Around the World (July 17th – July 21st)
Week 6: Summer S.T.E.A.M. (July 24th – July 28th)
Week 7: Wacky Olympics (July 31st – Aug 4th)
HORACE MANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NW Washington, DC
4430 Newark St. NW Washington, DC 20016
Ages: Rising Pre-K (age 4) – Grade 6
Dates: July 5 – August 4, 202
Phone: (240) 994-9429
Camp Hours: Monday – Friday 7:30am-6:00pm
Week 3: Wacky Olympics (July 5th – July 7th, first week of camp at this location)
Week 4: Superhero Academy (July 10th – July 14th)
Week 5: Around the World (July 17th – July 21st)
Week 6: Summer S.T.E.A.M. (July 24th – July 28th)
Week 7: Wacky Olympics (July 31st – Aug 4th)
2024 Summer Camp Activities
2023 Summer Camp Themes
Superhero Academy
Campers Assemble! Not every superhero wears a cape (even though we will make capes and masks as well). Each camper will create their own persona and learn what it takes to serve the community with superhero qualities like respect and healthy choices. The week will culminate with graduation from our superhero academy.
Around the World
2024 Summer Camp Themes & Fees
To Be Announced
Camp Themes
Great Outdoors
Campers will discover the natural resources right outside our doors in nearby Capital Crescent Trail and other local trails. Not only will we be enjoying adventures in nature, but we will also learn the tenants of ‘Leave No Trace’ explorations, and create mini habitats to take home.
*Available at Little Falls location only*
Summer S.T.E.A.M.
We are not talking about the temperature! Campers will enjoy a week of play and exploration that encourages new discoveries, critical thinking, and enhanced observational skills during a hands-on/minds-on week of building and creating.
Superhero Academy
Campers Assemble! Not every superhero wears a cape (even though we will make capes and masks as well). Each camper will create their own persona and learn what it takes to serve the community with superhero qualities like respect and healthy choices. The week will culminate with graduation from our superhero academy.
Green Thumb Garden
Dirt, sun, seeds and water combine to teach campers about planning and nurturing a garden while promoting healthy eating. Campers will create their own mini-gardens to take home.
Wacky Olympics
Campers will challenge themselves and each other while playing fun-filled games and their favorite team sports. We will focus on building skills, playing respectfully, and leadership development.
Cancellations and Refunds:
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Full refund by March 31, 2024
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Between April 1, 2024 and May 31, 2024, a 50% refund will be granted
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No refunds will be granted after June 1, 2024
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Written registration cancellation is required for any tuition refund.
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The registration fee is non-refundable
The registration deadline for Summer Learning Extended Day is June 3rd. Be sure to register as space is limited.
SUMMER CAMP
Summer Learning Extended Day at Chevy Chase
We’re ready for the summer! Summer Learning Extended Day enrollment is now open, learn more and register for our summer program below.
S.T.E.A.M. activities, arts + crafts, sports, games and more!
Curiosity and creativity while making friends and having fun.
EXTENDED DAY SUMMER PROGRAM
Chevy Chase Elementary
4015 Rosemary St, Chevy Chase
July 5 – July 29 | Mon – Fri | 1:15pm – 6:00pm
Wonders teachers and children spend their afternoons dreaming up new ideas; fun active games give children a chance to build skills and practice teamwork; group time offers children an opportunity to share their knowledge and learn something new.
Wonders’ after-school program curriculum is built around the concepts of friendship and being a good sport. Activities are designed to create opportunities for all children to explore and experience in ways that are meaningful to them.
Activities:
- S.T.E.A.M.
- Arts + crafts
- Sports
- Weekly water games
- Cooperative games that support each child’s social-emotional development
Only children enrolled in the Chevy Chase + Bethesda Summer Learning programs may register and attend Wonders Summer Learning Extended Day. For Summer Camp.