Get ready for another unforgettable summer experience with Busy Bees! Our program offers a dynamic and engaging summer adventure for children, keeping them active, learning, and having fun. Join us for a summer filled with exciting activities, learning opportunities, and new friendships. Register today and give your child the best summer ever with Busy Bees!
There are 3 programs: Busy Bees for ages 24-48 months, Buzzing Bees for ages 4-5.5 years, and Bumbling Bees for ages 5.5-7 years. Full and part-time days, weeks, and sessions are available. There will be daily fun and educational activities, music classes, and an art project for all campers, plus trips to local playgrounds and field trips (weather and age permitting).
For our littlest campers, the Busy Bees, there will be daily outings to our local playground, conveniently located just 1 block away. Our Buzzing Bees will, weather permitting, venture to farther-away playgrounds (Watkins, Rosedale, Garfield) and go on field trips. The Bumbling Bees group will head out on a field trip every morning and often have an afternoon adventure as well. Our Bumbling Bees get to explore all the great things our neighborhood has to offer with their daily excursions.
Field trips for the Buzzing and Bumbling Bee groups will include special presentations at the Air and Space Museum, visits to the National Zoo, visits to the Botanical Gardens, story and activity times at local libraries, and more. All kids have water play on Fridays — Busy Bees play with water at the Busy Bees headquarters, while the Buzzing and Bumbling Bees will head to Yards Park or a similar destination. Our kids take the bus, subway, or simply walk to all of the ammenties Washington has to offer.
Every Friday is Splash Day, featuring a water activity and/or a trip to the splash park!
- Nature Explorers Week (June 21st – June 25th): Campers will embark on exciting outdoor adventures, learning about local flora and fauna, and developing a deep appreciation for the environment.
- Let Freedom Ring (June 28th – July 2nd): Celebrate the spirit of independence with patriotic activities and history lessons. There is no Camp on July 3rd due to the Independence Day Holiday.
- Wildlife Safari Week (July 6th – July 10th): Get ready for a safari adventure! Campers will learn about animals from around the world, go on a pretend safari, and even meet some real-life creatures.
- Artistic Expressions Week (July 12th – July 16th): Unleash your creativity during this arts-focused week. Campers will explore various forms of art, from painting and sculpture to dance and theater.
- STEM Discovery Week (July 19th – July 23rd): Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through interactive experiments, robotics, and innovative projects.
- Princess and Superhero Week (July 26th – July 30th): Transform into your favorite characters during this magical week! Campers will enjoy costume play, learn about real-life heroes, and participate in imaginative adventures that promote courage and kindness.
- Carnival Week (August 2nd – August 6th): Step right up for a week full of classic carnival fun! Campers will enjoy carnival-style games, learn circus skills, create carnival crafts, and participate in exciting fair-themed activities.
- Spirit Week (August 9th – August 13th): Campers will have a fun week with daily themes and surprises.
- Sports Week (August 16th – August 20th): Get active and develop team spirit through a variety of athletic activities! Campers will learn different sports, practice good sportsmanship, and participate in friendly competitions while staying active and having fun
- DCPS Transition Week (August 23rd – August 25th): These special days are for our littlest campers entering school for the first time. On days when they’re not meeting new friends and teachers in their schools they can hang out with their summer friends at Busy Bees. Register for this special week here.
Each week will offer a unique and engaging experience, providing campers with opportunities to learn, grow, and have a memorable summer at DC Busy Bees Summer Camp.
Pricing:
Half Day (9a-1p) OR (1p-5p)#
All Ages*
- 1-day week — $85
- 2-day week — $140
- 3-day week — $210
- 4-day week — $280
- 5-day week — $350
Partial Day (9a-3p)
All Ages*
- 1-day week — $100
- 2-day week — $170
- 3-day week — $255
- 4-day week — $340
- 5-day week — $425
Full Day 9a-5p
Ages 2 – 4 years*
- 1-day week — $140
- 2-day week — $275
- 3-day week — $360
- 4-day week — $460
- 5-day week — $500
Ages 5 – 8 years:
- 1-day week — $135
- 2-day week — $260
- 3-day week — $350
- 4-day week — $400
- 5-day week — $465
Aftercare (5p-6p) Aftercare begins July 12th – Weeks 4-10 only
All Ages
- Per Day — $25
- Full Week — $75
Each camper will be charged a cleaning fee of $10 for each week registered.
*Please note there’s a $10/day fee if your child is in diapers
# Afternoon half day participants must arrive at camp having eaten lunch. Busy Bees lunch ends promptly at 1p. Nappers are welcome to join us!