Headfirst Summer Camps
St. Albans School and National Cathedral School, 620 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, DC 20016
About
Headfirst Summer Camps offers multiple program types, including Jr. Day Camp, Day Camp, Innovators, Inc, Sprouting Scientists, Multi-Sport Camp, D.C. United Summer Camps, and Nationals Baseball Camps. The camp includes daily swim or water play at most locations. Its approach is summarized as “Spot • Create • Celebrate” to design confidence-building moments through growth-focused programming and age-intentional design.
• Ages: 3–13 years old
For 30 years, Headfirst Summer Camps has created joyful, intentionally designed experiences that help children grow in confidence, curiosity, and independence. Through purposeful play, hands-on discovery, and caring guidance, campers feel known, supported, and excited to try what’s next. Headfirst Summer Camps partners with campuses across DC, Maryland, and Virginia, including St. Albans School & National Cathedral School, Mater Dei School, Flint Hill School, St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School, and Catholic U.
A Junior Day Camp parent from Oakton, VA shared that their daughter wakes up excited to go to camp, has made friends, tried new things, and comes home grinning, calling it the “best summer ever.” A Multi-Sport parent from Cathedral Heights, DC reported that their daughter was thrilled with the activities and the fun, engaging counselors and campers, and chose to extend her time at camp. A Junior Day & Innovators, Inc. parent from Cathedral Heights and Palisades, DC described their family as four-time returning campers and noted that both children have been engaged and excited about their camp experiences, consistently impressed by the creativity behind the camp themes and the care and attention given to each child.
Last updated June 14, 2026.
• Ages: 3–13 years old
For 30 years, Headfirst Summer Camps has created joyful, intentionally designed experiences that help children grow in confidence, curiosity, and independence. Through purposeful play, hands-on discovery, and caring guidance, campers feel known, supported, and excited to try what’s next. Headfirst Summer Camps partners with campuses across DC, Maryland, and Virginia, including St. Albans School & National Cathedral School, Mater Dei School, Flint Hill School, St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School, and Catholic U.
A Junior Day Camp parent from Oakton, VA shared that their daughter wakes up excited to go to camp, has made friends, tried new things, and comes home grinning, calling it the “best summer ever.” A Multi-Sport parent from Cathedral Heights, DC reported that their daughter was thrilled with the activities and the fun, engaging counselors and campers, and chose to extend her time at camp. A Junior Day & Innovators, Inc. parent from Cathedral Heights and Palisades, DC described their family as four-time returning campers and noted that both children have been engaged and excited about their camp experiences, consistently impressed by the creativity behind the camp themes and the care and attention given to each child.
Last updated June 14, 2026.
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