Each camp session is one week in duration. The in-person summer camp is offered from June 20-July 1, 2022 (Mon.-Fri). Before Camp is from 7:45 AM – 9:00 AM, Regular Camp is from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM and After Camp is from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. The online camp is June 1-June 30, 2022, Mon-Thurs from 9:15 AM to 12:00 PM EST. Campers can register for one or more sessions.

– In-Person Summer Camp: Breakthrough Montessori, 6923 Willow Street, NW Washington, DC 20012 (Ages 3-12)
– Online Summer Camp held via Zoom

Camps are offered for children ages 3-12. All children must be potty trained. Children ages 13-17 may apply for our Counselor-in-Training program. Preference is given to past KCC campers. Individuals 18 and above may apply for volunteer or paid positions.

– Regular Camp $375 per week from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM if registered and paid in full by April 15

– Regular Camp $400 per week from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM after April 15

– Before Camp $60 per week from 7:45 AM – 9:00 AM- After Camp $80 per week from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

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All campers are required to submit a copy of their health insurance card and a Health Certificate (DC), Health Assessment Form (MD), or School Entrance Health Form (VA) by Dec. 1 (Winter Camp), March 1 (Spring Camp) and June 1 (Summer Camp). Health forms can be obtained from your child’s pediatrician. If your child is enrolled in public or private school, you may submit a copy of the completed health forms that you used to enroll your child for the current school year. All forms must be signed by a licensed physician. For home educated children, please submit a copy of your child’s most recent immunization record and physical exam. After completing the online registration process, you will receive an email requesting that you submit the required health forms and documents through your online account.

Please follow the directions to scan and upload all documents directly into the camp’s registration system. If you experience technical difficulties you may email the forms to info@kidsandculture.com.  Campers enrolling after the specified deadlines above must submit the applicable forms and health insurance card before the start of camp. Forms brought to the camp site will not be accepted. Please note that you will need to provide your health insurance number during the online registration process and you will be asked to submit a copy of the card later.

Participants must provide their own transportation to and from camp. An authorized adult must drop-off and pick-up each camper in a timely manner.

Meals are not available provided by the Camp. Campers should bring their own lunches,  bring water,  and a snack. Campers enrolled in Before and After Camp should also bring an additional snack if desired. Bring food items that are non-perishable and do not require warming in an oven or microwave. Due to allergies, campers are not allowed to bring nuts.

The safety of our campers is our top priority. To increase the visibility and safety of our campers, all campers are required to wear their camp T-shirt daily. Shorts should be no more than one inch above the knee. Camp shirts from previous summers may also be worn. Additional T-shirts may be purchased for $10.00 plus tax. Tennis shoes or closed-toe sports sandals are highly recommended since a great deal of time will be spent outside if the weather permits. For safety reasons, flip-flop shoes are only permitted during Water Play Wednesdays. We also encourage our campers to dress modestly, even during Water Play. Campers should wear shorts (knee length or just above) and T-shirts or board shorts and rash guards. No bathing suits please. Please refer to the Camp Checklist for additional information or speak to the camp director if you have questions.

No, however, campers will have the option to participate in Water Play generally held on Wednesdays (please check the schedule for exact dates). Examples of Water Play activities include water balloon relays, sponge tag, balancing bucket battles, slip-n-slide races, or splash parks are location recreation centers. Water play is not offered during the Winter and Spring Camp sessions.

Several very talented parent-educators and professionals, who have experience in a variety of subject areas, lead each summer camp session. They are assisted by adult, college and high school volunteers.

We strive to keep the camper to coordinator ratio to 6:1 for ages 3-5 and 8:1 ratio for ages 6-12. A number of professionals from Park Rangers to Personal Trainers also volunteer their time and assist with the camp. Please visit our  Meet the Team page to view bios of the Kids and Culture staff.

A non-refundable 10% deposit is due upon registration to hold your child’s space. Registration processing fees charged by ACTIVE are also non-refundable. In order to receive the Early Bird Special, registration must be paid in FULL for all weeks by Nov. 15 (Winter Camp), Jan. 15 (Spring Camp), and May 15 (Summer Camp). Anyone registering after the early bird deadlines will have until Dec.1 (Winter Camp), March 1 (Spring Camp), and June 1 (Summer) to remit the full camp payment.

Payments for registrations received after May 1 for the summer are due at least two weeks before week 1 of camp. Payment plans are available. A refund will be honored, less the non-refundable 10% deposit and registration processing fees, if notification is received by the camp registration office in writing, via email, or regular mail by May 15 (Summer Camp). No refunds will be honored thereafter (see one exception regarding Minimum Campers needed).

A $20 administrative fee will be added for each change that is requested after April 15 for Early Bird registrants and May 1 for all other registrants. No substitution of siblings will be honored. Make-up days are not an option. No refunds will be issued in the event of camp closure due to inclement weather, emergencies, loss of power, safety concerns, or circumstances beyond the control of the camp.

Camp will not close due inclement weather, unless the administrators overseeing the camp site determine that attendance will present a safety hazard or there is loss of power. In the event that camp is closed due to loss of power or safety concerns, parents will receive an email from the Director. Parents will also receive notification via email if other emergencies arise that may change the normal camp schedule. No refunds will be issued in the event of camp closure due to inclement weather, emergencies, loss of power, safety concerns, or circumstances beyond the control of the Camp.

It is important that our campers act in a respectful manner towards each other and the camp staff. While we understand that some children have a natural tendency to test the limits of compliance in many situations, we believe that there are certain standards to which our campers must be held. We varied positive discipline models to encourage good behavior. This helps the child to recognize when behavior is improper and to work with the staff to correct it.

Since DC schools are limiting parent access in the building due to COVID, camp coordinators will meet campers and parents outside for drop-off and pick-up. We encourage you to park on a side street and walk your camper to the front of the building. You may park very briefly at CVS across the street. DO NOT park in front of the building. KCC is not responsible for tickets and towing that may occur. Authorized adults will be issued pin numbers or QR codes that must be used to sign campers in and out. Camp coordinators will have electronic devices to facilitate this process. You can pull up to let your camper out when a camp coordinator is present. Please be patient with us during drop-off and pick-up. 

Please make every effort to pick your child up on time. If you are more than 5 minutes late we will call the parent/guardian, adults designated for pick-up and the emergency contacts. If we are unable to reach an authorized person to pick-up your child, the authorities will be notified. A $5 fee for every five minutes you are late will be charged and must be paid before your child can return to camp.

Kids and Culture Camp personnel are not authorized to give any camper over-the-counter or prescription medication. Please refrain from bringing non-essential over-the-counter medication, vitamins and/or supplements to camp. With the exception of Epipens and/or inhalers, all medication and/or vitamins should be administered before camp. Campers requiring an inhaler and/or Epipen must state that information on their CAMP REGISTRATION FORM in the MEDICAL INFORMATION section. If medication MUST be taken during camp hours please contact the camp director at 202.643.8787 to discuss your particular circumstance.

KCC now offers sponsorship opportunities for select companies, individuals and organizations looking to support our mission while also gaining exposure for themselves and their brand. Our sponsors have an opportunity to connect with over 150 campers, their parents and our global community through three rewarding sponsorship packages. We welcome and greatly appreciate support in the form of supplies and/or child sponsorship. Although Kids and Culture is not a non-profit organization, we rely heavily on parent volunteers and cooperative opportunities, in order to keep the price of camp affordable. Please note that contributions are not tax deductible. If you would like to help, please visit our Sponsorship page.

KCC follows the latest guidelines from the CDC, local agencies, and our host school. Please read KCC’s COVID policies along with our host school’s policies.  Each camper, CIT, and staff member will be required to submit the results of their COVID antigen test by Sunday at 3:30 PM EST before the start of each camp week. Breakthrough Montessori, KCC’s host school, will handle screening the COVID tests. Email your camper’s test results to covidtesting@breathroughmontessori.org. Masks will be required through the end of the school year while indoors and mask-optional while outside.

KCC will follow the policy adopted by Breakthrough for the duration of Camp. Please make sure your camper is masked when you drop-off each morning and place two masks in their bag. We recommend KN95 and N95 masks. We really want every child and staffer to enjoy the duration of Camp and your cooperation is greatly appreciated. KCC will only have a limited supply of masks on hand for campers or staff members who need them. Campers are not required to be vaccinated and we will report the percentage of vaccinated staff as well as those who received religious or medical exemptions. 

All campers are required to submit a copy of their health insurance card and a Health Certificate (DC), Health Assessment Form (MD), or School Entrance Health Form (VA) by Dec. 1 (Winter Camp), March 1 (Spring Camp) and June 1 (Summer Camp). Health forms can be obtained from your child’s pediatrician. If your child is enrolled in public or private school, you may submit a copy of the completed health forms that you used to enroll your child for the current school year. All forms must be signed by a licensed physician. For home educated children, please submit a copy of your child’s most recent immunization record and physical exam. After completing the online registration process, you will receive an email requesting that you submit the required health forms and documents through your online account. Please follow the directions to scan and upload all documents directly into the camp’s registration system. If you experience technical difficulties you may email the forms to info@kidsandculture.com. Campers enrolling after the specified deadlines above must submit the applicable forms and health insurance card before the start of camp. Forms brought to the camp site will not be accepted. Please note that you will need to provide your health insurance number during the online registration process and you will be asked to submit a copy of the card later.