Headfirst Summer Camps

Headfirst Summer Camps offers Jr. Day Camp for Pre-K 3 to Pre-K 4 and Day Camp for Rising Kindergarten to 1st Grade. The program includes full-day programming Monday through Friday, with Extended Day available. Day Camp includes instructional swim at St. Albans/NCS, St. Patrick’s, and Mater Dei, and water play at Flint Hill School.

Programs

• Jr. Day Camp — Pre-K 3 – Pre-K 4 · Monday–Friday, full-day programming; Extended Day available
• Day Camp — Rising Kindergarten–1st Grade · Monday–Friday, full-day programming; Extended Day available · A camp experience built around belonging, leadership, and growth. Instructional swim at St. Albans/NCS, St. Patrick’s, and Mater Dei; water play available at Flint Hill School.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–4 years old
• General schedule: Monday–Friday, full-day programming; Extended Day available

About the provider

For 30 years, Headfirst Summer Camps has created experiences that the program says are built for growth, confidence, and connection.

Campers are grouped by age for comfort and connection. Camper-to-counselor ratio is 6:1 for Jr. Day Camp and 8:1 for Day Camp. Daily swim or water play is location-dependent.

What families say

“Every day Sarah and Roman came home smiling and full of stories — and loved going to camp each morning. The staff is excellent, and I always knew my kids were being cared for. That peace of mind means everything.” — Cheryl L.

“Our son had a blast and even became more comfortable with the water as a result of the daily pool time and supportive environment. He’s still learning how to swim so we are very pleased with that milestone!” — Day Camp Parent, Bethesda, MD

Last updated September 21, 2026.