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School-Age
Summer Camp
Our Summer camp
We're excited to announce the release of our 2025 Summer Camp. This year our summer camp is 8 weeks of STEAM-based summer activities designed to make learning fun. Our aim is for children to enjoy playtime while continuously reinforcing what they have learned throughout the academic year. Through real-life experiences, they will have the opportunity to connect with their environment and gain new insight. We can't wait for our little friends to share their incredible stories, memories, and meaningful experiences by the end of the summer.
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Our summer camp will serve children ages 6 to 8 years old (and 5-year-old SAECC alumni). It will be a hands-on enrichment program that provides opportunities for growth, friendship, and self-empowerment while observing all safety measures.
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We have crafted intentional activities that reinforce what children have learned through the school year, and continuously make connections to the environment, the global community, and each other. By the end of summer, we hope our campers will have great stories to share and meaningful memories to cherish.
Our summer will be divided into 2-week sessions, each with a theme (Session 5 is 1-week).
We are looking forward to a safe summer filled with learning and fun for everyone! For program questions, please contact Emily at elebaron@saecc.org or Kemi at oawosika@saecc.org. For enrollment questions, please contact Sadè at admissions@saecc.org.
Cost
Registration: $150 - waived for current families!
Tuition: $1000 bi-weekly ($500 for session 5 only)
Deposit: $1,000
Meals (AM, PM, & Lunch) and filtered water included.
Dates
Camp Dates: June 16, 2025 – August 15, 2025
Closures
Closed on June 19, 2025 and July 4, 2025.
Times
Monday-Friday
Camp Hours:
8am -5pm
Location
St. Albans Early Childhood Center
Steam Room
4404 Wisconsin Avenue N.W.
Washington DC, 20016
BUILDINGS
06/16/2025 – 6/28/2025
Campers will immerse themselves in the world of construction as they learn how to use basic tools and follow instructions. We will learn how to construct buildings, design bridges, create wind chimes and build solar ovens. At the end of each activity, campers will test their creations, making this both an educational and rewarding experience.
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SESSION FULL
GARDENING
6/30/2025 – 7/11/2025
Join us for an engaging and educational gardening session, where campers will have the opportunity to connect with nature, learn about plant life, and develop their green thumbs. This hands-on experience is designed to be fun and informative, encouraging a love for the environment and sustainable practices. Campers will be introduced to essential gardening techniques such as planting, watering, and weeding. Gaining practical knowledge on how to care for a variety of plants.
FABRICS
7/14/2025 – 7/26/2025
Welcome to a world where imagination meets artistry in the realm of fabric fun! This exciting session invites you to dive into the colorful universe of textile arts, blending foundational skills with a splash of personal flair. Campers will create their very own masterpieces as they learn the magic of quilting, sewing, weaving, and tie-dying, transforming threads and fabrics into vibrant expressions of your creativity.
ART
7/28/2025 - 8/8/2025
Welcome to the vibrant and imaginative art section of our camp! This area is designed to inspire creativity, foster self-expression, and introduce campers to a wide range of artistic techniques and mediums. In this section, campers will explore various art forms, learn new skills, and create unique pieces they can proudly take home.
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COOKING
8/11/2025 – 8/15/2025
In this session, campers will explore the art of cooking through engaging and hands-on activities. They will gain essential skills and techniques that can be used both in everyday meal preparation and for special occasions. We’ll even use some herbs from our garden.
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On-Site Guests
This summer will also include a variety of guest vendors and field trips. Please note, these events are subject to change due to weather, attendance, or vendor considerations.
Kuumba Kids
Foam Party
Blue Sky Puppets
Wow Wheelz
Mad Science
The Great Zucchini
Soccer Shots
Field Trips
Botanical
Garden
Get hands-on in our Children’s Garden, where kids can gently care for plants, dig in the dirt, use gardening tools and watering cans, climb through a kiwifruit vine tunnel, and more!
Located in the Conservatory, the Children's Garden is a favorite exploration space for local families and visitors from across the nation and the world. The Children's Garden is seasonal, open Spring-Fall.
Smithsonian Zoo
The Smithsonian Zoo is located on Connecticut Ave in Washington DC. There are many different animals and exhibits to see and explore such as the Panda exhibit, the Bird House, and other animal habitats. Friends of the National Zoo, a non-profit, working in partnership with the National Zoological Park providing support to wildlife conservation programs at the zoo and around the world since 1958.
Building Museum
Only at the National Building Museum can the concepts of PLAY, WORK, and BUILD be combined to create an exhibition that enthralls kids and adults alike. Conceived in partnership with the internationally renowned design firm the Rockwell Group, this exhibition combines a presentation of the Museum’s world-class Architectural Toy Collection, a hands-on block play area, and an original digital interactive that allows visitors to fill an entire wall of the exhibition with virtual blocks—and then knock them down.