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Each camp session is one week in duration. The in-person summer camp is offered from June 22-July 17, 2026 (Mon.-Fri). Closed July 3rd. 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. Campers can register for one or more sessions.

Summer Camp: DC Bilingual PCS, 33 Riggs Road NE,  Washington, DC 20011 (Ages 3-12)

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 Early Bird Special $475 weekly from 9:00 AM -3:00 PM if registered by 1/14/2026

-Regular Camp tuition increases to $500 on 1/15

-Thereafter, Regular Camp tuition increases by $25 on the first of each month 

-Before Camp Early Bird $75 weekly from 7:45 AM – 9:00 AM if registered by 1/14/26

-After Camp Early Bird $105 per week from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM if registered by 1/14/26 

-Before and After Camp tuition increases to $85 and $115, respectively, on 1/15/26

-Thereafter, Before and After Camp tuition increases by $10, respectively, on the first of each month

*Payment plans are available

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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.

For summer 2023, KCC is applying for the Free Summer Meals program through DC Parks and Recreation. If accepted, every camper can receive free meals regardless of income level. Be sure to check off the boxes when you register if you want to enroll in the meals program. Campers enrolled in before camp can receive free breakfast. Parents are welcome to bring their children to breakfast even if they are not enrolled in before camp, but you are required to stay with your child and provide supervision until regular camp starts.  KCC will provide supervision and activities for campers enrolled in the before camp program.

The free meals program is not a good option for children with food allergies or picky eaters. In the event that KCC is not able to participate in the Free Summer Meals program, we will notify parents and campers will need to bring their lunch daily that does not require refrigeration. ALL campers, whether enrolled in the meals programs or not, will need to bring a snack and a filled water bottle. Bring food items that are healthy, non-perishable,  and do not require warming in an oven or microwave. f your camper is enrolled in after camp, please pack two snacks. We are a nut-free facility. If you pack something that looks like nut butter, please label it clearly.

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.

For Summer Camp, a non-refundable ten percent (10%) deposit is due upon registration to hold your child’s space. To receive the Early Bird Special, registration must be paid in full by April 15. Any remaining balance is due by June 1. Anyone registering after April 15 will have until June 1 to remit the full Camp payment. All payments are due at least two (2) weeks before Camp.

A refund will be honored, less the non-refundable ten percent (10%) deposit, if written notice of cancellation is received by the Camp registration office via email no later than May 15. Cancellations are effective only upon receipt of confirmation of receipt from KCC. No refunds or credits will be issued after May 15 for any reason, except when KCC cancels a session, as described below.

For Spring Break Camp, refunds are not available. If you need to cancel, a credit (less the 10% deposit) will be issued and held in your account for up to one year, provided written notice is submitted to the camp registration office by email before the first day of camp. Sibling substitutions are not permitted, and make-up days are not available. No refunds will be issued in the event of camp closure due to inclement weather, emergencies, power outages, health or safety concerns, high levels of communicable disease transmission, or other circumstances beyond the camp’s control.

A $20 administrative fee will be added for any change requested after April 15 for Early Bird registrants and after May 1 for all other registrants. No substitutions for siblings will be accepted. 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 camp’s control.

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 respectfully toward one another and the camp staff. While we understand that some children have a natural tendency to test compliance limits in many situations, we believe there are standards to which our campers must be held. We use a variety of positive discipline models to encourage good behavior. This helps the child recognize when behavior is improper and work with staff to correct it.

Caregivers can park in the second section of DC Bilingual’s parking lot for 15 minutes or less. Please do not drive up to the door and drop your child off. Every caregiver must follow the procedures as outlined. Camp coordinators will greet campers and caregivers near the entrance, located under the red awning next to the garden (not the Riggs Road entrance). KCC’s entrance is in the rear of the school. Please do not park in front of the building. KCC is not responsible for tickets and towing that may occur. Authorized adults will abuse iPads to sign campers in and out. Camp coordinators will have electronic devices to facilitate this process. 

Upon arrival, please walk your child into the building, sign in, walk to your child’s classroom, and meet the staff. 

The Fort Totten Metro is also in close walking distance to DC Bilingual. If you are walking or biking to the school, you MUST use the sidewalks and crosswalk when entering DC Bilingual’s driveway. Failure to follow this instruction subjects you and your camper to the potential risk of injury from cars pulling into the lot. 

On Festival Fridays, use the caregiver parking at Impact DMV Church (5335 1st Pl NE, Washington, DC 20011) behind the church and on the corner of 1st Place and Riggs Road. There are two designated parking lots for KCC caregivers (see image). If you park at other businesses, you assume the risk of being towed.

Due to limited availability, we strongly encourage parents to register early for Regular, Before, and After Camp sessions. Registration is required for all camp sessions. Only campers registered for Regular Camp (9:00 am – 3:00 pm) can drop in to Before or After Camp sessions. The Before Camp drop-in fee is $40 per day and the After Camp drop-in fee is $55 per day. Drop-ins are not allowed for Regular Camp. Space is subject to availability, and parents should call the Camp office to check availability.

Please pick up your child by the scheduled dismissal time (see camp hours). A 5-minute grace period is provided. Pickups more than 5 minutes late—during regular dismissal or after-camp—are charged the $55 one-day After-Camp Drop-In fee per child, per occurrence. Fees are charged to the card on file. If no card is on file, the fee is added to your account and must be paid online. Late fees must be paid before your child returns to camp. If you anticipate being late, please notify us as soon as possible.

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 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 child sponsorship. Although Kids and Culture is not a nonprofit organization, we rely heavily on volunteers, community sponsorships, and individual sponsorships of children in need. Please note that contributions are not tax-deductible. If you would like to help, please email info@kidsandculture.com or call 202.643.8787

KCC follows the latest guidelines from the CDC, local agencies, and our host school. We really want every child and staffer to enjoy the duration of Camp, and your cooperation is greatly appreciated. If masking becomes necessary due to the host school’s protocols, 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. 

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.