The Project Build course is designed for students entering Grade 3 in the fall. Students will engage in all subject areas as they participate in this project based course. Students will work collaboratively to design and build a large scale project (e.g. city, theme park, zoo). Students will enhance their planning, building and inventing skills […]

The Reading Workshop course is designed for students entering grade 3 in the fall. Students will develop essential reading and study skills as they are introduced to various strategies that will help them to read faster, more accurately, and with greater reading comprehension. This course is structured to allow for simple, predictable transitions from reading […]

The Spanish Foundations course is designed for students entering Grades 3 and 4 in the fall. This course is designed for beginning and intermediate spanish students. Throughout the course, students will be immersed in the spanish language with an emphasis on learning through context. Students will be exposed to the culture and life including holidays, […]

Super Smash Bros  Smash Bros is an easy to learn, competitive esport that has a massive following in the DC-Metro area. Smash Bros is similar to martial arts, in that it takes discipline and commitment to practice be a top player.  In our camp, we will give you the foundations of movement, combos, neutral game, […]

The Story Detective course is designed for students entering grade 3 in the fall. Students will develop and strengthen strategies to improve comprehension through mysteries. Students will engage in a variety of activities including mini mysteries, clue hunts and reading games. Students will become master detectives as they review important comprehension skills focusing on answering […]

The Math Jungle course is designed for students entering Grade 3 in the fall. Students will practice and review key mathematics concepts by participating in a variety of hands on activities to develop logical thinking.

Are you a Marvel Fan? DC Comics Fan? This action packed session will explore and build with a variety of Lego superhero sets and combine into one huge superhero world to relive famous moments and create new ones.

  Rocket League Rocket League is the most accessible esport in the world, and they are even starting to offer scholarships to play in college! Rocket League is soccer with cars and the goal is the same as actual soccer, put the ball in the goal. Rocket League is a team game that requires communication […]

Have you ever wanted to start your own business or website? In this class for budding entrepreneurs, that’s exactly what you’ll do! You’ll work with a classmate to come up with a simple company idea, taking it as far as it will go before the class ends. You’ll create a business plan, enlist friends and […]

Quiet on the set! Great television and theater start with inspired set design—from your favorite Netflix show to Broadway’s Hamilton. But you don’t have to book a flight to Los Angeles or a train to New York to learn how it all goes down. In this weeklong camp, campers will learn all of the necessary elements […]

Have you ever wished your favorite movie came with a corresponding cookbook? Well, now it can! From Lumiere inviting Belle to “Be Our Guest!” (“Try the gray stuff; it’s delicious!”) to Harry Potter butterbeer cake and Jumanji’s pineapple upside-down cake, food often plays a vital role in the storytelling. Lights, Camera, Cake will bring our […]

Interested in drawing, art, or design? In this class, you’ll learn how to use your doodling skills for real, by doing design projects for local nonprofits or small businesses. You will learn how to make professional posters and art that people want to pay for, and you’ll ultimately design posters and ads for real organizations […]

Join us for this exciting new program at Sleepy Hollow Elementary. Day Camp Remix is designed as a small group camp experience with a variety of cooking, art, sports, games, science, free play and water play activities combined with new and traditional special events. This program is the perfect complement to a morning Academy Course […]

Join us for this two week mashup of two new cooking camps. Fusion Cooking will dive into the trend of combining cooking styles and regional ingredients for some unique dishes. Charcuterie Boards have blossomed on social media as well as many other “Board” cooking. Party Food Cooking will explore this recent trend as well as […]

This brand new two week program combines some of our favorite elements of cooking with Pasta and Pizza. Traditional dishes as well as more contemporary options like Mexican Pizza or Breakfast Pizza will be explored. Get your aprons ready for comfort food specialty cooking camp.

Have you ever wanted to make your own websites and apps? In this hands-on coding and tech club, you’ll learn the skills of a coder and the mindset of an entrepreneur through building apps – your own app and also an app for local nonprofits. You’ll build apps and games every week in the course […]

Minecraft Minecraft Java is what is known as a “sandbox” game, where you can create and build anything you imagine. In our camp, we will go over the basics of realms and building to help our players get the most out of their game. We will build collaboratively, give our gamers build prompts, and play […]

Join Coach Krauss and his staff on Congressional’s baseball diamond for a fun week of baseball. From hitting and fielding fundamentals, to the finer aspects of the games, players will take their skills to the next level in a safe and supportive environment. Players of all skill levels are encouraged to join us this summer. Helmets, bats, and cleats are encouraged but not necessary. Baseball gloves are required.

Ready to get active? Join us for this two week program where campers will learn the basics of common sports such as soccer and basketball, as well as participating in playground favorite games such as capture the flag and mission impossible.

Are you an engineer in waiting? Join us for this 2 week program where you will get to design and build your own rockets and roller coasters!

Do you love legos? If so, this two week camp program is for you. Over two themed weeks, campers will get to travel to a galaxy far, far away to build all of star wars’ greatest sets before joining into the lego competition, Lego Masters. During that week, campers will compete and face different challenges to build the coolest lego sets possible or see who can build a set the fastest. If you love legos, you’re sure to have a blast.

Ready to get active? Join us for this two week program where campers will learn the basics of common sports such as soccer and basketball, as well as participating in playground favorite games such as capture the flag and mission impossible.

Ready to get active? Join us for this two week program where campers will learn the basics of common sports such as soccer and basketball, as well as participating in playground favorite games such as capture the flag and mission impossible.

Join this combo lego program to spend 2 weeks immersed in legos challenging your imagination.

Rising 3rd – 6th will begin with folded book structures early in the week and progress to traditional sewn structures through out the week. Students will create a variety of book structures to hold photographs, memories and journal notes as your young artist explores the world around them.

From Pele to Messi, from Ronaldinho to Ronaldo, each of these soccer Maestros started at the beginning. Campers will focus on foot skills, 1-on-1 play and small space tactics. With a mix of activities, games and contests this is sure to be a popular choice for your camper.

Lego Ninjago Summer Camp Program Spend the week in the ninja-based world of Lego Ninjago! Campers will dive deep into this world of ninjas, dragons, and Samurai at this summer camp program!

We’re taking Legos mobile! Join the team for this hands-on, problem-solving, and creation-based camp. Build the fastest train. Build the train that can carry the heaviest load. Build a train that can do the craziest stunts. Work together to build a giant obstacle course of a town to race our trains. Our imaginations will be […]

Do you love to solve puzzle? Create tricks and traps? Think through complicated challenges? Do you like building? Then join us for the first ever Congo Escape Room! Work as a team to design, figure out, and bring to life your very own themed escape room. Will you be escaping from an airlock in space? Perhaps you want to break into a museum to liberate some fancy artwork. Put those thinking skills to the extreme test while you challenge yourselves and others in your own escape room challenge.

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. You and a partner will “adopt” a Congressional horse for the week. You will learn how to care, feed, groom, and take care of all of the needs of your pony. Campers will have a 45-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 without refund. Campers are required to bring long pants and close-toed shoes, and encouraged to bring riding boots with a low heel and a professionally fit helmet.

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. You and a partner will “adopt” a Congressional horse for the week. You will learn how to care, feed, groom, and take care of all of the needs of your pony. Campers will have a 45-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 without refund. Campers are required to bring long pants and close-toed shoes, and encouraged to bring riding boots with a low heel and a professionally fit helmet.

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. You and a partner will “adopt” a Congressional horse for the week. You will learn how to care, feed, groom, and take care of all of the needs of your pony. Campers will have a 45-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 without refund. Campers are required to bring long pants and close-toed shoes, and encouraged to bring riding boots with a low heel and a professionally fit helmet.

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. You and a partner will “adopt” a Congressional horse for the week. You will learn how to care, feed, groom, and take care of all of the needs of your pony. Campers will have a 45-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 without refund. Campers are required to bring long pants and close-toed shoes, and encouraged to bring riding boots with a low heel and a professionally fit helmet.

Find yourself shipwrecked with a crew of friends in the woods of Congo Camp. You must build a mini-civilization to survive. You and your team will explore, discover, and create your own world in the woods full of imagination and play.

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.

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. Join us for this two week Pony Experience with our Congressional horses. You will learn how to care, feed, groom, and take care of all of the needs […]

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. 

Calling all aspiring Chefs for this two week mashup of popular cooking programs. Sandwich Kings- Are you tired of eating the same boring, old sandwiches every day? Then expand your skills in the kitchen and learn how to transform an average sandwich into a culinary work of art! Campers will learn how different breads, sauces, meats, […]

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.  

Returning for its third 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 activities and special events. Each day will end with a special assembly and performance and we will cap the week with an all camp field trips on Thursday and Friday to a local water park, movie and Dave and Busters. This is the week you don’t want to miss!

Clay Exploration-This summer, go beyond the basics of ceramics. Learn to sculpt and master clay in different forms. In this camp, campers will explore hand-building and  create both functional and sculptural pieces. Campers will improve technique while following their own ideas.   World of Paint- Grab your brushes and get ready to create a masterpiece! […]

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

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

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

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

There is no better way to learn about nature than to experience it through art. So, pack your camping gear and join us for this exciting art camp where we take a virtual trip through the forest. Kids will create art that is from nature and inspired by nature. Nature is a place of beauty. Let’s capture that beauty through your child’s original art!

An exciting daily travel program for rising first through fourth grade campers.

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

Experience the fun this LEGO session with your favorite girls from Lego Friends! Join Andrea, Mia, Olivia, Stephanie, and Emma on this Lego adventure. Build and construct their favorite shops and hang outs in Heartlake City. The fun times are endless when it comes to creating a hands on experience with Lego Friends.

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.