Looking for the best summer camp in Washington, DC or nearby Maryland and Virginia? Founded by DC natives Rob Elwood and Brendan Sullivan in 1996, Headfirst offers top-notch, award-winning summer camps in the Washington, DC region including day camps, multi-sport camps, single sports camps and specialty camps for children ages 3½-14. Regardless of which fun-filled Headfirst camp you choose, your children will develop new skills, make great friends, learn life lessons and make great memories in a safe, professionally run, fun environment.

We offer the #1 Summer Camps in Washington DC, Bethesda MD and McLean VA

Headfirst Summer Camps Swimming Instruction

Mix of creative activities plus: swimming, martial arts, sports, arts, cooking & more!

A blend of seven team sports, rock climbing, and swimming or
water play.

Instruction and fun all in one. Choose baseball, boys lacrosse, soccer,
or basketball.

Hands on learning for: cooking, movie making, science, magic. Enjoy swimming or water play.

Headfirst Camp is the
best camp program our son has attended. The sports programs are great, the counselors are very attentive, and we were very impressed with the daily lessons on sportsmanship and leadership... and the daily emails to the parents!Laura Mulreany

Headfirst Camps are the
best camps in our area. The coaches motivate my children to listen and learn the concepts of being part of a team. They have so much fun. This is our second summer with Headfirst and we will definitely be back again
next year.Sarah Hahn

We have enjoyed camps at Headfirst for the last couple years and have been referring many of our friends. The variety of camps is terrific,
the staff is excellent and most importantly Anthony is really enjoying all of the camps. Thanks again!

Suzanne G. Parisi

Headfirst Camps far exceeded our expectations. I was impressed by everything from the morning greetings when we arrived, to the fantastic facilities, to the warm and accessible counselors. I will definitely sign up my child for Headfirst Camps again in the future.Laura Manatos

My sons have been attending Headfirst Summer Camps for three summers now, and they absolutely love them! They always come home with smiles and great stories about their day. Thank you for providing such a fun, safe and positive summer experience for my kids year after year! Missy Cook

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