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What is headfirst summer camps?

Headfirst Summer Camps have been recognized as the DC area’s best hands-on summer learning experiences for boys and girls ages 3-14… And we couldn’t do it without our amazing team of staff.

What do kids love about headfirst?

The kids love the camp and the counselors whether it’s Day Camp, Science, Multi-Sport or Baseball Camp. I love the unparalleled customer service. – Danielle L. MY TWO KIDS HAD A MARVELOUS TIME AT HEADFIRST! You offer a great team of motivated coaches and supervisors, optimism, encouragement to try new sports and a wonderful team spirit.

What is headfirst?

Headfirst is the country’s leading provider of transformational experiences for children, young people and adults. Founded in 1996 in Washington, D.C., we have flourished into a national brand that operates multiple programmatic divisions with 50 full-time employees and 600 seasonal team members.

What is the headfirst Nationals baseball&softball camp?

The Headfirst Companies are proud to partner with the Washington Nationals to offer Nationals Baseball & Softball Camps throughout the DMV! This week-long camp is a home run for young ballplayers at Nationals fans. Visits to Nationals Park are back for 2022!

Who operates Headfirst Soccer Camp?

Exciting news! Headfirst Soccer Camp will now be operated by D.C. United, allowing young fans of all abilities the chance to get closer to the game they love!

What is the cutting edge camp?

In addition to learning new skills and technology related to various STEM themes, this cutting-edge camp also focuses on problem-solving, creativity and collaboration, making it a fun and interactive experience.

Does Headfirst offer baseball camps?

The Headfirst Companies are proud to partner with the Washington Nationals to offer Nationals Baseball & Softball Camps throughout the DMV to offer young fans a chance to get close to the game they love!

Why We're Different

For each week of camp, we create a dynamic, immersive story based on a theme, such as Superheroes, Fairy Tales, or the Circus. Then, through the world we’ve created, campers enjoy activities and games designed to strengthen qualities like grit and optimism. To the kids, it feels like camp. But we know we’re accomplishing more.

Sample Day

Below is a sample Monday schedule from the Pups Junior Day Camp group from our 2021 programming:

Swim & Water Play

This camp includes a daily instructional swim with goals that are kid-specific, from jumping into the deep end to side breathing. Your child will be carefully supervised at all times, with a 3:1 child-to-staff ratio in the pool and swim progress reports will be sent home to parents.

WHERE ARE YOUR CAMP LOCATIONS?

Our camps are located at the premier facilities of St. Albans School and National Cathedral School in Cathedral Heights, NW D.C., St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School in Palisades, NW D.C., Mater Dei School in Bethesda, MD, Flint Hill School in Oakton, VA, and Catholic University in Brookland, NE D.C.

How to register for camper camp?

It’s easy to register online here. You can simply enter your camper’s information and then select the weeks and programs that you’re interested in. Please note: siblings are registered separately, so after fully completing the enrollment for one camper, you can go back to the “Enrollment” tab to register another camper. All programs are one-week sessions. Payment must be made in full at the time of registration. A non-refundable administrative fee of $50 per session (with a maximum fee of $250/family) is due upon enrollment and included in the session price. Since the majority of our summer programs have limited enrollment, we encourage you to register early.

WHAT ARE THE CAMP HOURS?

Camp goes from 9:00am–3:00pm, with optional Extended Day available before and after camp from 7:30 am–9am and from 3pm–6pm.

WILL I RECEIVE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT CAMP AFTER I REGISTER?

Once you register and pay for your camp program (s), you will receive a confirmation email for your own records. In addition to that confirmation email, you will receive a pre-camp email the week before your first session of camp. This email will provide you with all necessary information including what to bring to camp, directions, links to our blogs and more.

CAN HEADFIRST ACCOMMODATE CHILDREN WITH PEANUT OR LIFE-THREATENING ALLERGIES?

Families with children who have life-threatening allergies can feel safe and comfortable at Headfirst Camps. We are well aware of the dangers and concerns with severe allergies and take our allergy procedures and policIes very seriously.

How many weeks does Headfirst have?

Yes! Headfirst has a wide variety of camps for every interest and our average camper enrolls in 4-5 one-week sessions per summer. Many of our Day Campers enroll for 7-8 one-week sessions giving them the chance to build long-lasting friendships and develop new skills including swimming and the Headfirst Super Six.

What is the ratio of Headfirst campers?

For our younger campers, we aim to maintain an in-group ratio of approximately 6:1. For rising Kindergartners and 1st graders, that ratio is 8:1, and for older campers it is 10:1.

Headfirst Professional Sports Camps offer youth programs, camps, and events partnered with professional sports franchises and elite athletes across the country

Our on-site seasonal leaders and coaches bring immersive Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer, and National Football League experiences to life for young athletes as part of the team at Headfirst Professional Sports Camps – official camp partner of the Atlanta Falcons, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, New York Yankees, Washington Nationals, and D.C.

Summer 2022 positions are live as of December 23 – Apply today!

Each Headfirst Professional Sports Camps MLB- MLS- and NFL-partnered program centers on a unique combination of elite instruction and exclusive team access – designed to inspire the next generation of players and fans. Our connection with the Atlanta Falcons, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, D.C.