Camps

Whether it’s for the summer months or for school breaks, McLean Community Center offers a wide variety of camps with your child’s interests and enrichment clearly in mind. MCC offers full-day and half-day, onsite programs along with exciting day trips to interesting destinations.

June 2026

MPA Summer Art Camps

Morning Sessions Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Two session options per week: For 6-8-year-olds and 9-13-year-olds Tuition: $295/$280 MCC district residents, except Week 2. Week 2: $240/$225 MCC district residents. Full day option available. Campers should bring a snack and water. If full day, pack a lunch for campers. No nuts please. Week 1 Mask-Querade! June […]
Monday, Jun 22 - Friday, Aug 7
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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July 2026

Camp McLean Jr.

Introducing Camp McLean Jr.! Our newly designed Camp McLean Jr. is where our youngest heroes, ages 3-4, begin their journey into greatness! Guided by our skilled Hero Instructors, campers will embark on age-appropriate missions that help them unlock their powers of teamwork, curiosity, and imagination. Each day brings new adventures – creative quests, cooperative challenges, […]
Monday, Jul 6 - Friday, Aug 7
9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Kent Gardens Elementary School
1717 Melbourne Dr, McLean, VA 22101
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Camp McLean

Camp McLean 2026: The Making of Heroes Camp McLean provides a wide array of experiences and fun for children ages 5 to 10. During each two-week session, staff will guide campers on a journey to self-discovery, as they embody The Making of Heroes – inspiring creativity, teamwork, and confidence in every child with trips, performances, […]
Monday, Jul 6 - Friday, Aug 7
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Kent Gardens Elementary School
1717 Melbourne Dr, McLean, VA 22101
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Ultimate Music Camp

Learn Now Music introduces campers to a variety of musical instruments and concepts including guitar, violin, drums and more. Campers participate in musical games, crafts, musical listening, and related projects. Instructor: Learn Now Music Ages 5-12 Ultimate Music Camp Session 1 (1665.126) 7/27-7/31          9 a.m.-4 p.m. 5 lessons @ 7 hrs, […]
Monday, Jul 27 - Friday, Aug 7
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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Flight Academy

Calling all pilots! As a Mad Science flight cadet in training, you will discover how airplanes fly. Test your airplane’s performance in a wind tunnel. Build your own kite, stunt plane and model rocket. Ride the air on a Hovercraft. Discover how hot air balloons, blimps, and parachutes work. Instructor: Mad Science. Ages 6-10 Flight […]
Monday - Friday, Jul 27 - 31
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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Magical “Frozen” Ballet Adventure Camp

Join Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven as they embark on a new journey to find out more about Elsa’s powers in this magical dance camp! The adventure is filled with amazing new songs, beautiful dancing activities, costumes and adorable crafts. A final performance on Friday will give the ballerinas a chance to show off […]
Monday - Friday, Jul 27 - 31
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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“Encanto” Dance Camp

Join us for this Magical new dance camp as we dance the week away with Mirabel, Isabela, Luisa, Dolores and of course, Bruno! Along the way, campers will love dancing to all their favorite Encanto music, dressing up like all their favorite characters, creating adorable crafts and making new friends! A final performance on Friday […]
Monday - Friday, Jul 27 - 31
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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August 2026

Dinosaurs and Ancient Worlds: Underground Explorers

Dig up dinosaurs and the ancient past! Solve real-life mysteries! Kids learn about archaeology and the techniques scientists use to excavate fossils and long-lost cities! They also study bone fragments, pottery shards, amber deposits, and fossils to understand what they can tell us about history! What’s more, each class includes a make and take-home project, […]
Monday - Friday, Aug 3 - 7
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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Fairytale Forest Unicorn Dance Camp

New! Welcome to a land where glitter glows, unicorns roam, and little dancers bring fairytales to life! Our Fairytale Forest Unicorn Magic Dance Camp blends gentle movement, imaginative play, and whimsical storytelling in a magical dance experience. Perfect for first-time dancers and big dreamers alike, this camp celebrates movement, imagination, and the beauty of being […]
Monday - Friday, Aug 3 - 7
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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Pre-Teen Dance Camp

For movers who are ready to level up, our Pre-Teen Dance Explosion Camp is the ultimate mix of skill-building, confidence-boosting, and creative expression! Designed especially for ages 9-12, this camp dives deeper into technique while keeping the energy high and the vibes fun. Styles include Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical and Musical Theater. The […]
Monday - Friday, Aug 3 - 7
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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Science in Motion

Discover how things move with science. Take apart pellets to see what an owl cannot digest! Join a team of camper engineers and build bridges, domes, cubes, and pyramids. Assemble and control pulleys, levers, catapults, and simple machines. Make your own sidewalk chalk, crystal gardens, and chromatography dyed t-shirt. Instructor: Mad Science Ages 6-10 Science […]
Monday - Saturday, Aug 10 - 15
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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