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, […]

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 […]

GenHERation® Exploration at Congressional School: Monday, August 15th-Friday, August 19th from 9 AM-4:30 PM EST Do you ever wonder what it is like to be a CEO, rocket scientist, or fashion designer? GenHERation® is an award-winning network where young women and companies connect through their digital platform and national events. GenHERation® has empowered more than 400,000 young […]

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 be a hacker? Or wanted to learn how to code? On the Internet these days, it’s important to understand how hackers work, so you can stay safe from them. In this specialty class, you will learn how to “hack” through fun coding (and code-breaking) games. You’ll learn about the three […]

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 […]

This new for 2022 offering will take middle school campers on a week away to a large 9 bedroom Carolina Beach House for the week of Spring Break. What better way to spend spring break with friends and fellow campers with variety of activities to do. House is equipped with a heated pool, large deck […]

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.

Aspiring designers and creative campers interested in learning new skills, look no further! Fashion & Machine Sewing Camp provides an immersive experience into the world of machine sewing. Skilled Handwork Studio counselors instruct beginners and advanced campers on how to construct from patterns of their choice from start to finish. Choosing from our extensive catalog […]

What do you call a piece of wood with nothing to do? Board! Not at this camp! Have fun while learning the practical and timeless craft of woodworking. Your child will use traditional hand tools to create a range of projects, from toolboxes to small pieces of furniture that can be put to use. This […]

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.

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.

Love cooking? Love entertaining people? Love making videos? Here’s your chance to put all of these things together and be the star of your own cooking show. Campers will not only exercise their culinary muscles, but consider how to break down and demonstrate the cooking process. Next, they will film their segments, add some “tv magic,” and edit together an original Congo Camp Cooking Show to share with family and friends.

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.

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.

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, evening programming, games, and take advantage of everything that Lake Anna has to offer. Campers will depart for Lake Anna on Monday morning, and return to Congressional on Friday afternoon.    

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, […]

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.

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 camp designed for rising fifth and sixth 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.