Session 7 of Pony Adventures, available exclusively to our Primary and Freshman campers, is their chance to ride and learn about horses without having to build a stable in their backyards. The program will consist of learning about the care, feeding, grooming, and needs of horses. Campers will have a 20-minute personalized lesson each day. In […]

Session 2 of Pony Adventures, designed to create a unique horseback riding experience for our Freshman and Sophomore campers, is an opportunity for them to strengthen riding skills and practice new routines without having to build a stable in their backyards. The program will consist of learning about the care, feeding, grooming, and needs of horses. Campers […]

Have you ever wanted to own a pony? Here is your chance to have a real pony experience without having to build a stable in your backyard. The program will consist of learning about the care, feeding, grooming, and needs of horses. Campers will have a 20-minute personalized lesson each day. In addition to riding, […]

Explore the down home cooking that has made diners, drive-ins, and dive restaurants enduring institutions within their communities. Try delicious eggs, waffles, hash browns, burgers, milkshakes, and more as campers learn just what makes this comfort food so satisfying. As always, campers will get to combine their own ingredients, show off their skills in the […]

How you ever wondered what causes tornadoes, how thunderstorms and electricity seems to bounce around the sky, or what tools meteorologists use to predict tomorrow’s forecast? Find out the answers to these questions and more in Weather Watchers! 

Ahoy, Mateys! Board your ship and raise the Jolly Roger as you set sail for the world of Pirates & Buccaneers. Design your personal pirate flag, search for hidden treasure, and master the seas with your friends.          

The world’s most famous detective might have lived at 221B Baker Street, but amateur sleuths will feel right at home as they unravel mysteries and solve complex cases at Congressional. Look for clues, question suspects, interpret evidence, and solve the case, all while learning about real and fictional detectives and their roles in history and […]

Sample the succulent flavors and rich culinary history of the Mediterranean in the new cooking camp. Campers will work together and with our cooking counselors to learn about various ingredients unique to the region, try their hands at recreating traditional Mediterranean dishes, and bring home their own recipes to impress their friends and family.

Discover what goes on behind the scenes in order to make Congressional such a special experience for its families. In Camp Journalism, campers will spend their time touring campus, interviewing campers and counselors, taking photos, and reporting on special events. Throughout the course of the session, campers will work with our Social Media Team to […]

Bring the flavors of The Aloha State back home in Hawaiian Cooking Camp! Hawaiian cooking introduces campers to the exotic food and drinks enjoyed in the Hawaiian Islands. Every day, campers will try exciting Hawaiian recipes, working together to cook and sample new foods, snacks, and drinks. Campers are sure to come home with some delicious […]

Learn the game of chess in a friendly, hands-on environment. Our counselors will teach your camper everything they need to master the game, from rules and piece movements to opening and end game strategies. Campers will have the opportunity to play games against one another and their instructors to further hone their skills. 

Unearth your inner paleontologist and discover a whole new world hidden right underneath our feet! Figure out how fossils were formed, why different fossils are found where they are found around the world, and set up an excavation site to dig up the history of the footprints, plants, gems, and animal species preserved throughout time. Campers […]

Come spend your last week of summer relaxing with Congo Camp on the beautiful shores of Lake Anna! This new trip is being led by our Camp Directors Dan and Gene. Campers will spend the week in a rented lake house, where they will enjoy home cooked meals, go swimming in the lake, special events, […]

Crack codes, solve mysteries, and delve into a world of secrecy with Crypto Code Breakers. Campers will learn how codes and ciphers have developed over the course of history, analyze some famous codes to look for clues on how to conceal any message they want to send, and play fun games to test their code […]

Take advantage of our Sport Court and join us to learn all about the sport of Tennis. Our Tennis counselors will work with campers of all abilities to expand their game and teach them new techniques. Beginner players will be introduced to the rules of the sports and practice their basic backhand and forehand shots, and learn […]

Grab your brushes and get ready to create a masterpiece! Campers will learn from a variety of painters and styles, from classical artists like Rembrandt and da Vinci to more modern auteurs like Jackson Pollack and Salvador Dali, before expressing their own creativity by manipulating  a variety of brushes, canvases, paints, and techniques. By the […]

Design, experiment, and build anything you can imagine in this hands-on camp focused on architectural design. Our young architects will study architectural theory and classic design, using a combination of computer software and physical models to blueprint and construct their own buildings, bridges, stadiums, and modern marvels!

This is a great opportunity for first time musicians to explore their creativity and interest in the ukulele. Beginners will be exposed to musical notes, composition, arrangement, and basic instrument play. More intermediate players will be able to advance their skills, develop their individual playing technique, explore music theory, and and learn popular songs. Come […]

This introductory camp is designed to give young campers the experience and confidence they need to begin to feel comfortable riding a bike. Campers will work closely with our bike riding counselors to practice their balance, turning, and basic bicycle safety skills. No prior riding experience is required for this camp, so come join us […]

Move to the music and discover new forms of creative expression in Congo Dance! Campers will explore various forms of creative movement through a mix of dance genres and diverse cultural offerings. From classic group dances to individual combinations, campers will have a blast bouncing to the beat!

Board the train at Platform 9 ¾ and enter the World of Wizardry! Harry Potter fans will love learning about fantastic beasts and searching for where to find them, constructing their own wands, playing Quidditch, and concocting powerful potions and spells in this brand new camp.     

Whether on the land or under the sea, ecosystems are incredibly complex communities. Eco Science seeks to help campers unravel these complexities, and understand how animals, plants, nutrients, and climate all interact with one another to shape their individual environments. Campers will learn the science behind ecosystems, discover how internal and external variables can affect […]

This new camp will expose campers to the exciting world of graffiti artwork. From the Roman Empire to Banksy, artists have used graffiti throughout human history to express their creativity and comment on society. In Graffiti Art, campers will learn how graffiti techniques and styles have developed over time, practice with different paints, inks, and […]

Konnichiwa, and welcome to Japanese Cooking at Congo Camp! Have you ever wanted to try your hand at making sushi? Explore the wide variety of Japanese cooking techniques and food preparation? Spend this week learning all about the culinary delicacies of the Japanese culture? Japanese Cooking is your opportunity! Over the course of the week, […]

Ever wanted to create your own design and print it on anything you wanted? At Printmaking camp, you can turn anything you can imagine in to a unique work of art. Find materials outside or in the classroom and use your creativity to print them onto a new canvas. Try out your printmaking skills and […]

Ever wonder what it would be like to visit a rainforest? If so, join us for an unforgettable ecological adventure. We’ll immerse ourselves in the four layers of the rainforest to learn about the extensive diversity of animal and plant life that can be found there. We will also learn about what we can do […]

People can lie, but the evidence never does. In CSI: Congo, our young investigators will develop all of the tools they need to get to the bottom of even the most complicated cases. The camp will with an introduction to the history of forensic science, during which campers will how advanced technology and scientific breakthroughs […]

Discover a world of secrecy and intrigue in this camp perfect for any aspiring man or woman of mystery. Campers will learn about the history of espionage, real and fictional spies, secret codes and how to break them, hidden gadgets, and more. Spy Camp will also include a visit to the Spy Museum in Washington, […]

Set off on your path to join the Jedi Order in this brand new camp perfect for any Star Wars fan. Master the Force, construct your own lightsaber, and have fun with your friends as you explore the rich lore of the Star Wars universe.    

Step back in time and spend a week living in an ancient civilization! Each session of Time Travelers is designed to offer campers fun, engaging activities centered around a specific ancient culture. While visiting Ancient China, campers can travel the Silk Road, walk the Great Wall, learn about Chinese art and architecture, build their own […]

Step back in time and spend a week living in an ancient civilization! Each session of Time Travelers is designed to offer campers fun, engaging activities centered around a specific ancient culture. While visiting Ancient Greece, campers spend their days investigating the role the gods living on Mt. Olympus played in everyday Greek life, design their […]

Step back in time and spend a week living in an ancient civilization! Each session of Time Travelers is designed to offer campers fun, engaging activities centered around a specific ancient culture. While visiting Egypt, campers can construct their own pyramids, immerse themselves in Egyptian mythology, write in hieroglyphics, learn about the importance of the […]

Get your hands dirty and dig in to learn the science behind gardening! Learn how different plants, animals interact with one another to create healthy, thriving gardens, immerse yourself in fun science experiments, expand your creativity working on fun arts and crafts projects, and take home some seeds to help get started on a garden […]

Take a break from the summer heat and cool down with a delicious frozen treat! This cooking camp will introduce campers to all kinds of delicious frozen foods, from healthy fruits and smoothies to delectable desserts. Campers will be able to learn from existing recipes, as well as experiment with different ingredients to create their own […]

Get ready to grill, roast, and broil your way to culinary heaven in this exciting new camp that introduces campers to the possibilities of outdoor cooking. Once campers have learned the necessary skills to safely build fires and operate grills, they’ll get their hands dirty and start exploring new ways to cook their favorite meals over […]

Play with the technology of the future today – Virtual Reality. Campers will get hands on with VR technology, learning about its development and enjoying its potential with various games, activities, and group projects.   Session 2 – Spaces Filled Session 7 – Spaces Available

Fires, Forts, and Shelters is the ideal camp for any outdoor enthusiast. Taking advantage of our beautiful 40 acre campus, our instructors will guide your campers as they explore the great outdoors. Over the course of the week, campers will learn different techniques for building and maintaining safe fires, navigate by compass, learn about knots, […]

Get behind the wheel and put the pedal to the metal in Congo Karting! Campers will compete in individual and team races around campus, play creative games using our pedal karts, and learn how to follow the quickest racing line, efficiently brake and accelerate, and when to overtake other drivers. Throughout the session, campers will hone their driving skills […]

If it fits in a bowl, you can create it in this new cooking camp. Food bowls, from Chipotle to Poké, combine delicious ingredients with the convenience and portability. Campers will learn how to make popular classics like breakfast and burrito bowls, experiment with different foods and ingredients to see which combinations result in the […]

Jump into the fast paced, exhilarating world of drone racing in this exciting new camp! Drone Racing, which recently began as an amateur sport and is rapidly growing across the country, involves pilots, who wear first person goggles to see the world from the drone’s perspective, racing their creations through unique courses and obstacles. Campers […]

Immerse yourself in the beauty and mystique of Hula Dancing, Hawaii’s traditional form of dance. In between practicing their dance move and playing traditional Hawaiian instruments, campers will learn how and why Hula Dancing originated in Hawaii, the significance of traditional Hula costumes, and how to interpret the meanings behind different forms of the dance. […]

Throughout the two week session campers will work on developing stroke production, accuracy and athleticism in a supportive and focused environment.  Each day will start with a dynamic warm up followed by a progression of drills to improve stroke production.  Stroke production drills are designed to ensure that each student is learning the proper grip, […]

Returning for its second summer, Zippy’s Encore is the result of Congo’s most creative staff designing their dream week of camp. Campers joining us for this fun filled encore to our Day Camp program will have the chance to participate in a variety of traditional Congressional activities including sports, arts, and swimming, but also some exciting new […]

Explore the rapidly growing field of Drones. Fun & Educational. Drone Racing & Drone Movie-Making. Teamwork, Fun & Safety is the #1 priority.

Campers will learn everything they need to know to build their own rockets and launch them into the sky in Rocketry Camp! Through a combination of classroom learning and hands on experiments, campers will explore the history and development of rockets, create their own designs, and test them out around campus. 3…2…1… Blast off!

Ever wonder what is it like to program and create your very own app? Want to create the next biggest game on your iPad? Every think “there should be an app for that…?” In App Building camp you will do just that! Campers will learn how to write the basic fundamentals of coding through fun […]

Trains, planes, and automobiles propel us forward in this thrilling, program that will introduce campers to all types of remote control vehicles and the physics that goes with them. Campers will spend time building and designing their own RC car tracks and races. We will learn the initial concepts of flight and fly our own […]

Interested in natural and organic cooking? Want to use fresh ingredients straight from the farm? This camp is for you. At Farm to Table Cooking, campers will learn about organic farming and will be creating dishes and meals focused on fresh, seasonal ingredients. Trips to the grocery store, farmers market, and a farm will help […]

Ever wondered how your favorite Pixar character came to life? Come learn the basics here at camp! Campers will use iPad animation to create their own animated memory. For this three day session we will use explore the animation world by using some of the latest programs and devices technology has to offer. At the […]

Get ready to get active!  Campers will spend the week learning individual skills and teamwork in a variety of sports and games. Our quality instructors from the FitKids organization are ready to teach and play!

Do you like getting food from food trucks? Have you ever thought about what goes on behind the scenes to serve all of that delicious food out of the back of a truck? In this fast and furious camp, we will taste test some food from the variety of food truck options we have here […]

Design and build a world of your own in this new camp that offers an introduction to the exciting universe of Minecraft. Intro to Minecraft offers campers a structured environment to experiment and explore while they create characters, buildings, and worlds. Campers will also develop an understanding of the underlying ideas and mechanics that power […]

The Congressional Pokémon Camp is designed to train young campers in their quest to become world class Pokémon Masters. Our Pokémon Trainers will learn the hugely popular and widely enjoyed Pokémon Trading Card Game played around the world, learning the league standards and official rules that are used in local and even global tournaments. For […]

En Guarde! Participants will learn modern Olympic Fencing, including footwork, blade work, and bouting. You even get to compete in a real tournament! All fencing equipment is provided.  Fencing takes place in a real fencing club with raised floors, regulation length strips, and electrical scoring equipment.  Each week we end with Glow-in-the-Dark Fencing Fridays. The […]

Experience some of the more challenging Lego sets like the Space Shuttle and the Tower Bridge!

Erector Sets to building blocks, calling all future engineers!

Campers, don your lab jackets and goggles and join us for a week of crazy Chemistry fun!

Join us this summer as we learn exactly what it takes to make it in the world of the performing arts.

Participate in history through the eyes of the American Girl Dolls.

May the force be with you as you build some of the most popular sets in this series!

Explore the full range of cooking and food preparation from basic snacks to outrageous desserts, from familiar fare to international cuisine.

Get ready to design your world-one Lego at a time.

Come experience this spring edition of our popular Summer Adventures program!

Calling all magic fans!

Come hover around with us this summer!

An exciting new opportunity to be coached by a former D.C. United player!

Explore our 40-acre campus to learn about the animals and ecosystems in our own backyard!

Explore the possibilities of this incredible new technology!

Explore the expansive culinary opportunities available in the DC-Metro area with daily trips!

An exciting daily travel program for rising third and fourth grade campers.

An exciting daily travel program for rising first and second grade campers!

Give your camper the chance to make his or her directorial debut!

Grab your gears, pulleys, and wheels to make simple machines do marvelous things!

Learn to layout and design your own webpage!

Use today’s technology to craft music and blend new sounds!

This hands-on science program will explore fundamental concepts of Earth Science.

Learn the inner workings of the machines as we build our own!

Join us for this new program featuring the girls of Lego Friends!

Get ready to roll on the “skate park on wheels” as campers learn beginner techniques and stunts!

Say goodbye to the training wheels. This camp provides a hands-on, educational way for children to master the art of bicycle riding. Find your balance and learn basic bike riding, braking, steering, shifting, safety, and rules of the road. Activities include group and private instruction, riding courses through cones, mini bike rides, and more. In […]

Our most popular program for rising 1st through 9th grade campers!

The principal goal of basketball camp is to provide hands-on instruction in the fundamentals of basketball.

With low elements and a high ropes course, this program provides campers with a unique opportunity for team building and gaining self-confidence.

*Session 4- $870 (1 week Ropes Camp & 1 week Day Camp)

*Session 5- $870 (1 week Ropes Camp & 1 week Day Camp)