Headfirst Summer Camps
Bethesda Elementary School, 9600 Fernwood Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817
About
Headfirst Summer Camps offers a range of programs that include Junior Day Camp, Day Camp, Multi-Sport Camp, Innovators, Inc., Sprouting Scientists, STEM Camp, and Sports-focused options. Campers can also join D.C. United Soccer Camp Powered by Headfirst, Nationals Baseball & Softball Camps, and Baseball and Softball Honor Roll Camps, which are part of its Professional Camps offerings.
• Ages: 3–13 years old
• Price: $499 - $569 / week for D.C. United Soccer Camp Powered by Headfirst; $550 - $650 / week for Nationals Baseball & Softball Camp
Headfirst Summer Camps runs programs for ages 3–13 and notes that Summer 2026 registration is open. The camp describes its approach as rooted in joyful, purposeful play, with a curriculum that blends imagination, hands-on exploration, and guided independence, and a focus on meaningful social, emotional, and skill-based growth. The program states that it aims to create an environment where campers feel seen, known, and celebrated.
Headfirst Summer Camps has operated for 30 years and is part of The Headfirst Companies, which were founded by Brendan Sullivan in 1996 after he returned to Washington, DC and began with a single baseball lesson at St. Albans School. The Headfirst Companies operate three divisions with twenty-five full-time and 700 seasonal team members, and they run Professional Camps in partnership with four Major League Baseball teams, one Major League Soccer team, and one National Football League team. Headfirst Summer Camps reports that it has been a trusted choice for families across Washington, DC, Bethesda, and Northern Virginia for 30 years.
According to parent testimonials, the camp offers a carpool line for before and after care, is flexible about changing camp topics after registration, and includes swimming every day. Parents also report receiving photo updates and note that their children have been grouped with friends. Testimonials describe counselors as great, caring, and kind, mention strong organization, and share examples such as a child learning the backstroke in less than one week and a camper who previously did not like summer camp asking to return after a week at Headfirst.
Last updated January 22, 2026.
• Ages: 3–13 years old
• Price: $499 - $569 / week for D.C. United Soccer Camp Powered by Headfirst; $550 - $650 / week for Nationals Baseball & Softball Camp
Headfirst Summer Camps runs programs for ages 3–13 and notes that Summer 2026 registration is open. The camp describes its approach as rooted in joyful, purposeful play, with a curriculum that blends imagination, hands-on exploration, and guided independence, and a focus on meaningful social, emotional, and skill-based growth. The program states that it aims to create an environment where campers feel seen, known, and celebrated.
Headfirst Summer Camps has operated for 30 years and is part of The Headfirst Companies, which were founded by Brendan Sullivan in 1996 after he returned to Washington, DC and began with a single baseball lesson at St. Albans School. The Headfirst Companies operate three divisions with twenty-five full-time and 700 seasonal team members, and they run Professional Camps in partnership with four Major League Baseball teams, one Major League Soccer team, and one National Football League team. Headfirst Summer Camps reports that it has been a trusted choice for families across Washington, DC, Bethesda, and Northern Virginia for 30 years.
According to parent testimonials, the camp offers a carpool line for before and after care, is flexible about changing camp topics after registration, and includes swimming every day. Parents also report receiving photo updates and note that their children have been grouped with friends. Testimonials describe counselors as great, caring, and kind, mention strong organization, and share examples such as a child learning the backstroke in less than one week and a camper who previously did not like summer camp asking to return after a week at Headfirst.
Last updated January 22, 2026.
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