Bethesda, MD
Mater Dei School
We are proud to return to Mater Dei for another summer to help campers tap into the power of play to discover their gifts, explore new interests, and make the most of every day. Each year, we balance programmatic innovation with our favorite Headfirst traditions to bring the best experience possible to your camper. We are excited to have that same energy and love of summer back in 2025!
Please see here for more information on our Summer 2025 offerings at this location:
JUNIOR DAY CAMP
The highest quality camp for your brand new camper. Our youngest Headfirst campers enjoy everything from arts & crafts to STEM to swim lessons, as well as the opportunity to make friends and begin learning our Super 6 skills to increase their independence. Daily instructional swim is available as part of programming at our Mater Dei School location.
Ages: Rising Pre-K 3 – 4
Hours: 9am – 3pm
Locations: Bethesda II, Cathedral Heights, Palisades, Bethesda, Oakton
DAY CAMP
Everyday exploration happens here, where no day looks the same. Day Campers bring to life a story-based theme through a variety of activities, like arts & crafts, STEM, music, and sports. Creative projects and challenges show them what they are truly capable of! Daily instructional swim is available as part of programming at our Mater Dei School location.
Ages: Rising K – 1st Grade
Hours: 9am – 3pm
Locations: Bethesda II, Cathedral Heights, Palisades, Bethesda, Oakton
INNOVATORS, INC.
Is your camper ready for a challenge? Field trips and expert workshops are included in this creativity-based camp. Campers are presented with a real-world problem to solve, and it’s all hands on deck as they work together through a series of projects that build not only new artistic and creative skills, but leadership abilities as well. Daily recreational swim is available as part of programming at our Mater Dei School location.
Ages: Rising 2nd – 3rd Grade
Hours: 9am-3pm
Locations: Cathedral Heights, Palisades, Bethesda, Oakton
Multi-Sport Camp
It’s all fun and games here, so get active! Each week is different in this fast-paced program. Campers of all skill levels play multiple sports and games each day, becoming better teammates and leaders in the process. Multi-Sport camp at our Mater Dei School location includes daily swimming for all campers. Instructional swim lessons are age-dependent.
Ages: Rising K – 5th Grade
Hours: 9am – 3pm
Locations: Cathedral Heights, Palisades, Bethesda, Brookland, and Oakton
*Ages vary by location
