Headfirst Summer Camps

Mater Dei School, 9600 Seven Locks Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817

Location of Headfirst Summer Camps campMater Dei School, 9600 Seven Locks Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817

About

Headfirst Summer Camps offers Jr. Day Camp and Day Camp. The program includes Monday–Friday full-day programming, Extended Day, weekly themes, special events, and location-dependent swim or water play, with some sites offering instructional swim. Jr. Day Camp is listed at $505 to $629 per week, and Day Camp is listed at $505 to $629 per week.

Programs

  • Jr. Day Camp — Pre-K 3 – Pre-K 4 · Monday–Friday, full-day programming; Extended Day available · $505–$629 per week · Ages 3-4. Locations: Bethesda, MD; Northwest DC | Cathedral Heights; Northwest DC | Palisades; Oakton, VA. Instructional swim or water play is location-dependent.
  • Day Camp — Rising Kindergarten–1st Grade · Monday–Friday, full-day programming; Extended Day available · $505–$629 per week · Ages 5-7. Offered at all Headfirst sites. Instructional swim or water play is location-dependent.

At a glance

  • Ages: 3–7 years old
  • Price range: $505–$629 per week
  • General schedule: Full-day programming, Monday–Friday; Extended Day available. Weekly themes and special events are included. Swim or water play is location-dependent, with some locations offering instructional swim and others offering water play.

About the provider

Headfirst Summer Camps says it has created joyful, intentionally designed experiences for 30 years. Its programs are intentionally designed for each age group, and the camps focus on growth, confidence, independence, and connection.

Carefully supervised water activities. Camper-to-counselor ratios stated on program pages: Jr. Day Camp 6:1; Day Camp 8:1.

What families say

“Every morning my daughter wakes up excited to go to Jr. Day Camp — she’s made amazing friends, tried new things, and comes home grinning from ear to ear. Best summer ever!” — Junior Day Camp Parent, Oakton, VA

“My daughter has been absolutely thrilled with the activities and how fun and engaging the counselors and fellow campers are. So much so that she made me change her plans for the end of summer and stay.” — Multi-Sport Parent, Cathedral Heights, DC

“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.

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