Active Adventures
Get active, hone your skills and gain new ones in one of Congressional’s Athletic Camps! Whether you’re looking to be on a court, on a river, or somewhere in between, you are sure to find an athletic adventure that’s right for you!
Campers will remain with their specific athletic groups throughout the entire day. They will have access to the pool, and, with the exception of Basketball Camp, lunches and snacks will be provided.
American Inline Skateboarding and Inline Skating
Liquid Adventures Kayak - Kayak Camp Level I
Rising first to fourth graders in the fall of 2010
Session 1 June 21 to June 25 Fee $525
Session 2A June 28 to July 2 Fee $525
Session 2B July 6 to July 9 Fee $525
Session 6 August 23 to August 27 Fee $525
Session 7 August 30 to September 3 Fee $525
Have you ever wanted 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, you will learn about teamwork and the importance of safety when being around ponies.
*All equestrian activities are weather dependent. In the case of inclement weather certain activities may need to be postponed or cancelled.
Rising fifth to ninth graders in the fall of 2010
Session 1 June 21 to June 25 Fee $370
Session 6 August 23 to August 27 Fee $370
With low elements and a high ropes course, this program provides campers with a unique opportunity for team building and gaining self confidence. Our elaborate course includes a zip line and a 40-foot, three-sided climbing wall with 6 different approaches. You will go through a progression of initiatives ranging from
simple to complex, as you challenge each obstacle. All activities are supervised by our well-trained staff, who will participate through demonstrations and individualized instruction.
Rising third to sixth graders in the fall of 2010
Session 4 July 26 to August 6 Fee $740
No previous dance experience is needed for this distinctive, high-energy camp! You will learn a basic dance vocabulary, proper warm-ups and the correct conditioning. Choreography will incorporate hip hop and technical skills such as splits, leaps, turns and toe. At the end of the session, the grand finale will be a camp wide performance to display your accomplishments, hard work and talent.
Rising fifth to ninth graders in the fall of 2009
Session 3 July 13 to July 24 Fee $1050
Session 4 July 27 to August 7 Fee $1050
Session 5 August 10 to August 21 Fee $1050
Campers will be taught Horsemanship from the ground up, including proper grooming, tacking and
riding skills. Campers will be assessed as to their present levels of horsemanship at the beginning of the session. Instructors and campers will track progress daily as evidence to the campers’ advancement in horsemanship. Requirements for Equestrian Camp: long pants or jeans and a hard soled shoe with a heel, like boots – actual paddock boots would be ideal. No sneakers.
*All equestrian activities are weather dependent. In the case of inclement weather certain activities may need to be postponed or cancelled.
Rising fifth to ninth graders in the fall of 2010
Session 2 June 28 to July 9* Fee $760
In Outdoor Adventures, you will learn a variety of skills necessary to backcountry life. You will be educated in the “Leave No Trace” philosophy, from learning how to build a campfire, right down to how to brush your teeth with minimum impact on the environment. You will learn how to set up several different shelters, from erecting a lean-to to pitching a tent. By the end of the session, you will be proficient in basic navigation skills, such as using a compass and reading a map. Campfire cooking will also be an important component, and you will become familiar with preparing a variety of savory meals using a Dutch oven and other cooking methods.
Rising third to sixth graders in the fall of 2010
Session 3 July 12 to July 23 Fee $740
Do you want to learn the cheerleading basics? This camp is a great introduction to motions, cheers, chants,
dancing and jumps. Campers will work on individual skills and group dynamics in order to put on a camp-wide performance to show off their new-found abilities. We are excited to announce that Holly will be returning to lead our cheerleading camp. Holly and her well-trained staff members will help you master the essential fundamentals to becoming a cheerleader. Make sure to bring your spirit!
Rising third to ninth graders in the fall of 2010
Session 5 August 10 to August 21 Fee $740
Welcome to the action-packed world of Basketball Camp! The principal goal of Basketball Camp is to provide hands on instruction in the fundamentals of basketball. Under the direction of Congressional’s own, Coach Dan Prete & Coach Anthony Mercer, the enthusiastic and experienced staff is committed to supporting and expanding each camper’s basketball skills and knowledge. Many of the camp’s counselors are current Division I or II College Basketball players. Through proper guidance, group interaction and instruction, each camper will discover their own strengths in basketball. Campers will be grouped according to age and ability with an emphasis on the promotion of good sportsmanship and teamwork. Campers must bring their own lunches. Pizza and soda are available at a minimal charge.
Rising first to sixth graders in the fall of 2010
Session 2B July 6 to July 9 Fee $370
Session 6 August 23 to August 27 Fee $370 
We are very excited to launch this new program being led by DC United's own defender Bryan Namoff and former pro Khary Stockton. Bryan has been a stand out defender in Major League Soccer for over nine years. He is excited to bring his experience and love of the game to Congressional. Campers will get a chance to learn from Bryan and meet other DC United players. Bryans' programs put emphasize on proper technique on the field. Campers will be taught how to optimize tactics such as crossing and finishing; defending 1 vs. 1; and ways to pass, trap and dribble. The Soccer Pros instructors will provide your child with fun and creative ways to play both individually and within a team environment.
For more information please visit the Soccer Pros website at http://www.thesoccerpros.com/
Rising first to sixth graders in the fall of 2010
Session 2A June 28 to July 2 Fee $550
Session 6 August 23 to August 27 Fee $550
PLEASE NOTE THIS PROGRAM HAS AN EXTENDED DAY SCHEDULE 8:30 – 4:30 pm
Virginia Fishing Adventures has provided Virginia’s youth with material for many fish stories over the last four years, and most of them are even true! This week program offers campers the opportunity to learn the basics of fresh and saltwater fishing in nearby private ponds, rivers, and the Chesapeake Bay. Pick-up and drop-off occurs at Congressional Camp and campers are driven by our staff to the day’s fishing location. Campers may also earn their fishing merit badge through this program. Safety is our number one priority, so campers will wear lifejackets when in the water or on a boat. Our counselor-to camper ratio is 1-to-4 to insure one-on-one instructional time each day. This camp has very limited spaces, so sign up early! Virginia Fishing Adventures provides all food and drinks, bait and tackle, rods and reels, and lifejackets. The campers should just bring their own sunscreen and wear shoes and clothes that they don’t mind getting wet and dirty.
For more information on this program please visit the Virginia Fishing Adventures Website http://www.virginiafishingadventures.com/
American Inline Skate (new for 2010)
Rising first to sixth graders in the fall of 2010
Session 6 August 23 to August 27 Fee $370
Radical Dude! Extreme Fun! This fun-filled skateboard camp is packed with safe, thrilling activities. Camp is held outdoors in a “skate park on wheels,” a mobile skate park with equipment designed for beginner to intermediate riders. The skate park has mini-quarter-pipes, grind box, fun box, launch ramps, wedge ramps, grind rails and more. Separate groups, determined by age and ability are formed. Under the supervision of American Inline instructors and coaches, skateboard campers receive instruction to safely ride, turn, ollie, grind, stall, drop in and get air in a safe environment. Each day includes instruction, skating games and
jam time. Full day activities include afternoon swimming, action sports games and long boarding. Participants receive camp t-shirt and stickers. Required equipment include: helmet, knee and elbow pads, wrist guards.
Rising first to sixth graders in the fall of 2010
Session 1 June 21 to June 25 Fee $370
This new one week program is specially offered by our good friends from Fit Kids. Campers will spend the
week playing and learning different sports and games. Specific activities will include t-ball, tennis, soccer,
tug-o-war, relay races and much more. Teamwork and good sportsmanship are stressed. The majority of
this program will be outside. Campers will have the chance to swim everyday weather permitting.
Rising first to ninth graders
Session 2 June 28 to July 9* Fee $180
Session 3 July 12 to July 23 Fee$180
Session 4 July 26 to August 6 Fee $180
Session 5 August 9 to August 20 Fee $180
Our horseback riding lessons are offered twice a week. Campers will have a 30 minute semi-private lesson. Lesson times are 2:30, 3:00, or 3:30. Lessons can be taken either on Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday. Each session is four 30 minute lessons. Friday is reserved for weather make-ups.
*All equestrian activities are weather dependent. In the case of inclement weather certain activities may need to be postponed or cancelled.
Liquid Adventures Kayak - Kayak Camp Level I
Rising fifth to ninth graders in the fall of 2010
Session 7 August 30 to September 3 Fee $425
Join Liquid Adventures Kayak School and try your hand at kayaking! You will hit the waters for an introductory
session of rolling-on-the-river fun. Your week will begin with safety instruction, basic strokes and learning to roll. You will then progress to moving water on the Potomac at locations like Maryland Chute and Violette’s Lock. The week culminates in a day trip to the Harpers Ferry area for a full day of river running fun. Instruction in safety and basic skills are a part of every experience every day. Be prepared to get wet and wild this summer. All instructors are ACA Whitewater Instructors, with Swift Water Rescue Training and CPR and Wilderness First Aid certification. Prerequisite — an open mind and ready to get wet and have fun!
Rising first to sixth graders in the fall of 2010
Session 7 August 30 to September 3 Fee $370
Coach Erik Footland will be leading this one week program. Coach Erik brings a wealth of experience and knowledge coaching travel soccer in the youth age group for the past 5 years. He is currently the head coach of the U-10 Arlington Chaos Red, White and Blue teams. He previously spent four years with the U-14 Arlington Flame and Blast. He is a USSF B Licensed Coach and also holds the USSF National Youth License. Coach Erik’s programs focus on foot skills and dribbling. This fun program will improve your soccer skills and learn from one of the best. Mornings will be spent working on individual skills and small sided games with a break for lunch and then the afternoon will consist of a world cup tournament and, of course, a dip in the Congressional pool.
*Monday, July 5th – Holiday, no prorated fees