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, experiments, explorations, and much, much more! Camp will be held at Kent Gardens Elementary School.
Scroll down for Camp McLean refund information and required camper paperwork.
Iron Patriots
For 5- and 6-year-olds
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Camp participants must have turned 5 years old by May 29, 2026. Each session includes at least one pool trip, one in-house entertainment event and one field trip. Each session, campers participate in specialist-planned activities.
Iron Patriots Session 1 (8004.126)
July 6 - July 10
$275/$250 MCC District Residents
Iron Patriots Session 2 (8005.126)
July 13 - July 24
$575/$525 MCC District Residents
Iron Patriots Session 3 (8006.126)
July 27 - August 7
$575/$525 MCC District Residents
Thunderbolts
For 7- and 8-year-olds.
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Camp participants must have turned 7 years old by May 29, 2026. Each session includes at least one pool trip, one in-house entertainment event and one field trip. Each session, campers participate in specialist-planned activities.
Thunderbolts Session 1 (8007.126)
July 6 - July 10
$275/$250 MCC District Residents
Thunderbolts Session 2 (8008.126)
July 13 - July 24
$575/$525 MCC District Residents
Thunderbolts Session 3 (8009.126)
July 27 – August 7
$575/$525 MCC District Residents
Guardians
For 9- and 10-year-olds.
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Camp participants must have turned 9 years old by May 29, 2026. Each session includes at least one pool trip and at least one field trip. Each session, campers participate in specialist-planned activities.
Guardians Session 1 (8010.126)
July 6 – July 10
$275/$250 MCC District Residents
Guardians Session 2 (8011.126)
July 13 - July 24
$590/$540 MCC District Residents
Guardians Session 3 (8012.126)
July 27 – August 7
$575/$525 MCC District Residents
Camp McLean Refund Policy
- Requests made BEFORE the first Friday in April and submitted in writing to refunds@mcleancenter.org: Patron will receive a full refund.
- Requests made AFTER the first Friday in April but MORE THAN 21 days ahead of the camp start date: Patron will receive a full refund less a 20% administrative fee.
- Requests made LESS THAN 21 days before the start of the camp: Refunds will only be granted if the vacant spot is filled. Patron will receive a full refund less a 20% administrative fee.
Camp McLean Jr. & Camp McLean Requirements
Camp Forms Camp Forms MUST be submitted one month prior to the start of camp. This gives parents/guardians time to complete any missing or otherwise incomplete forms prior to camp.
Note: All forms must be complete and on hand at camp before your child is admitted to camp. No exceptions will be made.
Required Camper Documents Include:
- Camper Information Packet
- A current and completed Certification of Immunization
- A Commonwealth of Virginia School Entrance Physical Examination Form signed by a physician, a copy of the form is acceptable. Any camper under the age of six years old must submit a Physical Examination form that is dated after August 1, 2025.
Under Virginia law, camp management is required to witness a document with proof of your child’s age. You must bring one of the following items in when you submit paperwork for your child for camp.
Note: Camp McLean staff will make a copy of the original document and return it to you. Please do not bring copies, as they are not acceptable, and make sure to take your original documents with you when you leave.
- A certified copy of his or her birth certificate
- U.S. Passport (or State Department-Issued documentation)
- Virginia school report card
Parent Handbook
The Camp McLean Parent Handbook contains important information about our camp, its policies and the campers’ code of conduct. Please read it.
Additional Forms
Allergy Care Plan
FARE Food Allergy Emergency Care Plan
Medical Authorization Form
