The Math Explorer course is designed for students entering Grades 4 and 5 in the fall. Students will keep their math skills sharp while practicing deductive reasoning, spatial thinking, as well as critical thinking strategies. Math Explorers will get a chance to review key mathematics concepts participating in a variety of activities to develop logical […]

The Camp Logic course is designed for students entering grade 2 in the fall. Students will develop and enhance their problem solving skills, basic math concepts, and logical thinking through fun-filled activities and cooperative games. Students will learn strategies to enhance their reasoning skills, visual memory, rapid recall, categorical thinking and mental processing. In using […]

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 Emerging Readers course is designed for students entering grade 1 in the fall. Students will improve their reading by examining vocabulary, narrative basics (plot and characters), and beginning literary devices. This interactive and engaging course will allow students to listen and read along as they participate in several activities to foster a deep understanding […]

The Exploring Engineers course is designed for students entering grade 1 in the fall. Engineers will enhance their planning, building and inventing skills while applying key math and logic skills. During this course students will work on their critical thinking skills, problem solving and teamwork through interactive lessons designed to teach fundamental concepts of science, […]

The Math Facts Fusion course is designed for students entering grade 2 in the fall. Students will keep their math skills sharp and build strong number sense through hands on learning, play and projects. Students will develop critical thinking skills for problem solving using reasoning and pattern-recognition.

The Young Storytellers course is designed for students entering grade 2 in the fall. Throughout the course, students will dive deep into literature working on reading comprehension, character analysis and understanding author’s purpose. In addition to analyzing literature, students will become storytellers of their own, working on key writing concepts such as beginning, middle and […]

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.

The Early Spanish Foundations course is designed for students entering Grades 1 and 2 in the fall. This course is designed for beginning 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, songs […]

The Writer’s Workshop course is designed for students entering grades 4 and 5 in the Fall. Writer’s Workshop students will apply concepts of writing to craft creative writing pieces. Students will review grammar, sentence formation, paragraph construction, and editing strategies to increase their writing fluency and written communication skills.

The Robotics and Coding course is designed for students entering grades 4 and 5 in the fall. This course is designed to challenge students while using different coding platforms. Perseverance through struggle, problem solving, sense of agency and collaboration will all be fostered and achieved through a variety of projects.   Session 2 June 21st […]

The Math Sense course is designed for students entering grade 1 in the fall. Students will keep their math skills sharp and build a strong number sense. Through projects and play, students will practice their number sense while working on core concepts such as counting, decomposing numbers, addition and subtraction.

The Creation Station course is designed for students entering Grade 1 in the fall. Students will be engaged in play, invention and response. Each day, students will be introduced to new art forms and the joys of creative discovery. As students create, they will enhance their projects through written words. Students will practice their writing […]

The Fluent Readers course is designed for students entering grade 2 in the fall. Students will expand their reading skills, including faster and more accurate reading and analyzing spelling patterns. This program is structured to allow for simple, predictable transitions from Reading to play. Students will improve reading fluency through repeated readings with phonological awareness. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

This one-week summer camp 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 […]

Ever wanted to build your own games or apps? Love Roblox or Minecraft? Well, this is the class for you! In this course, students will learn the skills of a coder through conceiving, designing, and creating their own mobile app games. The resulting games can be shared online and texted to friends for them to […]

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 […]

Add a little sparkle or a sentimental keepsake to keep memories close by; for centuries, jewelry has been a form of important wearable self-expression and art. Campers will delight in discovering that jewelry making is also a fun and accessible way to get creative. From whimsical unicorn necklaces made from polymer clay to sophisticated and […]

Join in the battle of good vs. evil! Imagine your child capturing and holding power in a world built by their imagination. Campers will learn to create 3D worlds using cardboard in innovative ways to create interior and exterior lairs, cityscapes and backdrops where superheroes prevail over evil villains—utilizing movie scripts and comics to analyze […]

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.

Come discover, experiment, and create as we learn about the colliding worlds of art and science in this STEAM-based camp.  We will create biomes from around the world, star gaze at constellations, master meteorology, investigate how things work and dabble in chemistry and physics.  Put on your learning cap and grab the art supplies because […]

Math Munch is for all budding mathematicians!  We immerse the children in rich and multi-sensory activities using manipulative and hands on activities to build your child’s math skill set.  Through our activities students will learn about basic addition and subtraction, graphing, telling time, fractions, word problems and money.   Please note this Session 1 program […]

Calling all inventors, builders, and designers; come and build some awesome creations with us! We will create our own designs and make structures using Legos, recyclable materials, and many other interesting items. Skills necessary: none! Skills gained: communication, problem solving, reasoning, developing creativity, and team work. Please note this Session 1 program is 9:00-1:00 PM. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Grab your binoculars because we are going to take a safari around the world!  Visit different countries each day and learn about native animals through literature, games and art.  Discover the thrills of the hunt without leaving camp!

Is there a doctor in camp?  Join us this summer as we bring Mini Med School to camp!  Our little doctors will use stuffed animal patients to take blood pressure readings, give “stitches”, put on a cast and make their own first aid kit, all while learning lots about what doctors, dentists, EMTs and other […]

Are you ready to bug out?  Explore the world of bugs as you sing songs, create crafts, and complete math and reading activities focused on the lives of these crawly creatures. We’ll learn about ladybugs, bees, spiders, and many more as we have fun getting buggy!

The Geometry is a mathematics course that is designed to give students a foundational view of the Euclidean study of measurement in the natural sciences.

Welcome to Great Adventures Remix, a fun and exciting program for campers 3 years old and extending to campers 5 years old, entering Kindergarten in the fall. Through our weekly themes, children meet new friends, learn to try new things and build their self-confidence, all in a COVID adapted environment.

For the kid that wants to explore it all. This camp will help your child learn crafting techniques, build fine motor skills, practice persistence, all while creating unique projects, exploring stories, and playing games.

This one-week summer camp 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 and in the Main Gym. Campers will have the chance to swim every day weather permitting.

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 […]

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.

Join us for this specially designed camp program for our 4 and 5 year campers located at St. Agnes school in Arlington.

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 us for this exploration of art! We’ll dive into the process and product of different art mediums: paint, chalk, watercolors, oil pastels, tie dye. The possibilities are endless!

Join us for this specially designed camp program for our 4 and 5 year campers located at St. Agnes school in Arlington.

Join us for this 2 week, science based program where campers will study the earth and the sky!

Geology & Gems: This hands-on science program will explore the fundamental concepts of Earth Science. Students will learn the principal categories of rock classification: sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic. We will also participate in a simulated fossil dig, model volcanoes, geocaching, and other interactive projects.

Star Lab: Get ready for a journey that’s out of this world! Campers will embark on a mission to the outer reaches of the solar system. They’ll be star struck with Orion, Cassiopeia, and the Big Dipper as they learn where these star stories originated. Discover why stars seem to twinkle, how asteroids made history, and where the Milky Way can take us. This camp is sure to be a universe of fun!

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 us for this specially designed camp program for our 4 and 5 year campers located at St. Agnes school in Arlington. Campers will have a chance to explore a variety of activities and projects including art, science, cooking, sports activities and many more. Free play will also be a core of their daily schedule as well as a daily quiet reading time each day to recharge for the closing activities of the day.

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.

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.

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!

Bug World Summer Camp Program Are you a fan of creepy-crawly things? Bug World is perfect for you! Learn it all, from insects to arachnids while exploring our campus to find and learn all about the world of bugs!   Animal Safari Summer Camp Program Animal Safari is a great opportunity for campers who are […]

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 […]

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!

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. 

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, […]

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 the magical and fun dance adventures of Encanto. Campers will find their unique gifts, super-strength, the power to heal, and many more. When we discover Encanto is in danger, campers will help Mirabel save Encanto. This week is filled with dancing to all of Encanto’s amazing tunes, delightful crafts, and props!

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 camp designed for rising fifth and sixth grade campers!

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.