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 2025

Old Firehouse 2025 Summer Camp Trips

For Rising 5th-9th Graders With the end of the school year quickly approaching, there’s no need to worry about keeping your child active and happy this summer. The Old Firehouse Summer Camp has you covered with eight weeks of fantastic trips and memorable experiences. Be sure to sign up early as these weeks sell out […]
Monday, Jun 16 - Friday, Aug 8
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
The Old Firehouse
1440 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA 22101
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Flight Academy

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. 6-10 years 4 lessons @ […]
Monday - Friday, Jun 16 - 20
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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Camp McLean 2025: Under the Sea

Our dynamic Camp McLean program provides a wide array of experiences and fun for your children. Children ages 3 to 10 can enjoy trips and performances; explore the world of fitness and much, much more! During each two-week session, our highly trained staff will lead campers on some unforgettable adventures and provide enrichment opportunities from […]
Monday, Jun 23 - Friday, Aug 1
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Chess Camp

In chess camp, campers play and learn chess with Magnus Academy (formerly Silver Knights). They have taught 100,000 children, including national champions, but most students are beginners looking to learn and have fun! Campers are broken up by skill level. Activities include learning the rules, openings, tactics, endgames, studying master games and playing tons of […]
Monday, Jun 23 - Friday, Jul 25
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Back to Nature Camp

Back to Nature Kids Camp is an immersive summer program for children ages 5 to 8 who love the great outdoors. Our camp offers a perfect blend of adventure, education and environmental stewardship, providing kids with the opportunity to connect with nature, learn about the environment and develop outdoor skills. Through a variety of hands-on […]
Monday - Friday, Jun 23 - 27
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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Eureka! The Inventors Camp

Children will overcome a series of challenges using basic materials, simple machines, tips from famous inventors and most important of all—their minds. With a little bit of ingenuity, children will create catapults and forts, construct light sticks to take home and assemble a set of circuits with batteries and light bulbs. While Thomas Edison said, […]
Monday - Friday, Jun 23 - 27
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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Rapunzel’s Tangled Dance Adventure Camp

Join Rapunzel as she prepares to become the Princess of Corona in this dance adventure camp! The adventure continues along with Flynn, Maximus and Pascal. The adventure is filled with magical songs and dancing from the hit movie and TV series, activities, crafts, costumes and props. We will discover all the magic and adventures in […]
Monday - Friday, Jun 23 - 27
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Camp Shakespeare

“Macbeth” Witches’ prophecies lead to endless tragedy for Macbeth, Lady Macbeth and all who disrupt their ambitions to be King and Queen of Scotland. Youth Ages 9-11 One-Week Session Monday-Friday, June 23-27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Performance: 4 p.m. on Friday, June 27 Camp Fee: $449; 10% discount for McLean residents. Please call 202-547-5688 to register […]
Monday, Jun 23 - Friday, Jul 11
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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Superhero Dance Camp

Become superheroes through training and dance! Your brave superheroes will discover superpowers while dancing to favorite songs with activities, crafts, costumes and props. They will learn how to work together to solve problems, spot a villain and to use their powers responsibly. Together the superheroes will save the world through dance. Instructor: Art In Motion […]
Monday - Friday, Jun 23 - 27
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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Fitness Adventure Camp

Fitness Adventure Camp is a dynamic and engaging summer program for children ages 5 to 8. This camp aims to inspire a love for physical activity, healthy living and outdoor adventure through a variety of fun, age-appropriate fitness activities. Each day is packed with exciting sports, games and challenges that encourage teamwork, skill development and […]
Monday, Jun 30 - Thursday, Jul 3
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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Crazy Chemworks

Shake up a flask of fun in the lab and become a junior chemist! Learn to recognize chemical reactions and mix up a few reactive ingredients for some sensational results. Check out the colors of chemistry with the power of PH paper and create stopper-popping reactions. Probe the properties of light and discover some unusual […]
Monday, Jun 30 - Thursday, Jul 3
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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July 2025

Secret Agent Lab

Suspects! Schematics and Sleuths! Connect the dots using science to help solve a crime in this hands-on investigation of the science of sleuthing. Uncover the science involved in evidence gathering, analysis and fingerprinting detection. Enhance your recall and observation skills and learn how to use spy equipment. Instructor: Mad Science. 6-10 years 5 lessons @ […]
Monday - Friday, Jul 7 - 11
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
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