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 crafts to music to just plain summer fun!
Camp will be held at a Fairfax County Public School in McLean. (TBD)
Session I: June 23–July 3 (Closed July 4)
Session II: July 7–July 18
Session III: July 21–August 1
Starfish
For 3- and 4-year-olds
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Camp participants must be toilet-trained and have turned 3 years old by May 30, 2025.
Each session will have one in-house entertainment event and one to two days of water play per week. Campers will participate in arts and crafts, outdoor play, story time, singing, dancing, small group games and more. Starfish campers always remain onsite.
Starfish Session 1 (8001.125)
June 23 – July 3
$425/$375 MCC district residents
Starfish Session 2 (8002.125)
July 7 – July 18
$450/$400 MCC district residents
Starfish Session 3 (8003.125)
July 21 – August 1
$450/$400 MCC district residents
Jellyfish
For 5- to 6-year-olds
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Camp participants must have turned 5 years old by May 30, 2025. Each session includes two pool trips, one in-house entertainment event and one field trip. Each session, campers participate in specialist-planned activities.
Jellyfish Session 1 (8004.125)
June 23 – July 3
$550/$500 MCC district residents
Jellyfish Session 2 (8005.125)
July 7 – July 18
$575/$525 MCC district residents
Jellyfish Session 3 (8006.125)
July 21 – August 1
$575/$525 MCC district residents
Sea Lions
For 7- to 8-year-olds
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Camp participants must have turned 7 years old by May 30, 2025. Each session includes two pool trips, one in-house entertainment event and one field trip. Each session, campers participate in specialist-planned activities.
Sea Lions Session 1 (8007.125)
June 23 – July 3
$550/$500 MCC district residents
Sea Lions Session 2 (8008.125)
July 7 – July 18
$575/$525 MCC district residents
Sea Lions Session 3 (8009.125)
July 21 – August 1
$575/$525 MCC district residents
Dolphins
For 9- to 10-year-olds
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Camp participants must have turned 9 years old by May 30, 2025. Each session includes two pool trips and two field trips. Campers will participate in specialist-planned activities.
Dolphins Session 1 (8010.125)
June 23 – July 3
$565/$515 MCC district residents
Dolphins Session 2 (8011.125)
July 7 – July 18
$590/$540 MCC district residents
Dolphins Session 3 (8012.125)
July 21 – August 1
$590/$540 MCC district residents
Camp McLean Refund Policy
• All withdrawals, refunds and cancellation requests MUST be submitted in writing to refunds@mcleancenter.org
• The center will issue a full refund when a camp program is canceled by the center
• Requests for withdrawals and/or cancellations received before Friday, April 4, 2025, will receive a full refund.
• For requests for withdrawals and/or cancellations after Friday, April 4, 2025, patrons will be charged a $100 processing fee, which will be deducted from the total amount paid.
• If a replacement can be found to fill the space vacated by the cancellation and/or withdrawal, the $100 processing fee will be refunded to the patron.
• If a replacement cannot be found, a refund of the processing fee will not be issued.
Additional Requirements
Camper Forms
Camper 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 will be admitted to camp. No exceptions will be made.
Required Documents Include:
Forms will be available on the Camp McLean webpage.
• 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 3, 2024.
• In accordance with 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.
1. A certified copy of his or her birth certificate
2. A U.S. Passport (or State Department-Issued documentation)
3. Virginia school report card
You may drop the completed forms off to OFC staff.
Early in 2025, Camp McLean staff will be located at McLean Community Center (MCC) during renovations to the Old Firehouse Center (OFC).
Please call 703-790-0123, TTY: 711 to check to see if staff camp will be located at MCC or OFC, so you will know where to drop off your paperwork.
Parent Handbook
The Camp McLean Parent Handbook contains important information about our camp, its policies and the campers’ code of conduct. It can be found online on the Camp McLean page at mcleancenter.org. Please read it.
How to Register
Registration begins on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025. Spaces fill quickly, so please register as soon as possible to ensure your space.
Be first in line, register online! Online registration starts on Monday, Feb. 3, at 9 a.m. Go to www.mcleancenter.org and click on the pink “Register” button under the seven-digit activity code associated with the activity you seek.
You can also register over the phone or in person. Early in 2025, Camp McLean staff will be located at McLean Community Center (MCC) during renovations to the Old Firehouse Center (OFC). Please call 703-790-0123, TTY: 711 to check to see if staff camp will be located at MCC or OFC, so you will know where to drop off your paperwork.
Camp McLean registrations and camper forms will not be accepted prior to Monday, Feb. 3, 2025.
For additional information, please email oldfirehouse@mcleancenter.org.
Camp McLean location will be announced in April.
