Summer Camps 2025

SUMMER CAMPS A Directory of 2025 Summer Camps City of Manassas Park: Department of Parks and Recreation

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PLAYSCHOOL SUMMER CAMPS

On the Farm • Going on a Bear Hunt • OOEY-GOOEY Camp • Under the Sea

SCHOOL AGE AND ATHLETICS SUMMER CAMPS

Kingdom Adventures • Superheroes in Training • H2O and Go • Soccer • Flag Football

TEEN SUMMER CAMPS

All Sports • DC Tours • www.ManassasParkCommunityCenter.com Which Way is Water? • Cooking • College Tour • 703.335.8872

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camp information IMPORTANT CAMP INFORMATION

CAMP DROP OFF AND PICK UP TIMES

MPCC is committed to providing its youth the opportunity to get out and get active this summer through our summer camp program.

• Child(ren) are to be dropped off NO EARLIER than 8:30am.

• Child(ren) are to be picked up NO LATER than 12:00pm for Playschool Camps and 3:30pm for School Age/Athletic Camps.

• If you are a carpool driver and are late, you are responsible for paying the late pick up fee for each child.

• Late charges must be paid by Friday of the week of infraction.

• If there is a continual late pick up, it may result in the dismissal of your child(ren) from the program.

• Late pick up fees are as follows: $5.00 for the first 10 minutes; and $1.00 for each additional minute per minute thereafter Example - Up to 10 minutes late receives a $5.00 charge; 15 minutes late receives a $10.00 charge, etc.

• Staff to camper ratio will be 1:10/Preschool, 1:18/School Age, Athletics and Teens.

• Children will only be with their group throughout each day of camp.

Campers must attend camp in good health. If any symptoms are present, the child will be isolated, and a parent will be called to take them home.

• Campers must bring their breakfast, lunch, snacks and water bottle.

• Field trips will be offered for Teen camps.

• A credit card must be on file to participate.

CAMP REGISTRATION PROCESS • Create an account on RecDesk • Add credit card information on to your account • Choose and enroll in the camp and/or after camp care of your choice in your child’s age group.

• Complete and email the completed form to the email at the top of the form or return to the front desk to enroll your child.

• Check your email for your receipt of the camps and/or after camp care.

• Review your receipt for accuracy • Complete your child’s health and contact registration information via the link that will be sent to you once we receive your “Camp Selection Form”.

• If you do not receive a confirmation email within 2 business days, contact the supervisor responsible for the age group your child aligns with.

Please note, we offer After Camp Care for Preschool camp participants, and Before and After Camp Care for participants in our School Age/ Athletic Camps. These programs are available for parents that need to drop off or pick up beyond the hours of camp.

REGISTRATION FORMS • Registration forms: mpdpr.com/summercamps

CAMP SUPERVISOR CONTACT INFORMATION • Playschool Age - Arely Angel, a.angel@manassasparkva.gov or Ragan DeForest, r.deforest@manassasparkva.gov • School Age & Athletics - Sam Wollschlager, s.wollschlager@manassasparkva.gov • Teens - Mike Arrington, m.arrington@manassasparkva.gov

Summer camp registration forms must be completed and returned to the community center in order to complete the registration process.

Please speak with a front desk representative for more information.

ENROLLMENT & PAYMENT PROCESSES You must register your child ONE WEEK prior to their chosen programs including completing the camp selection form and health and contact registration form. If you are already registered and need to dis-enroll or switch camps (capacity permitting), you must make these changes one week prior to the chosen program; please contact program supervisor for the form.

You must have a credit card on file for payment. If you do not have a card on file, your child will be removed from camps. Payments will be drafted on the Wednesday prior to camp. If your account is not rectified by noon on Friday, your child will not be permitted to attend camp on Monday. If your account is brought to date after the noon deadline, your child will be permitted to start camp on Tuesday. To avoid your card being drafted please remit payment no later than close of business on Tuesday.

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playschool camps On the Farm

Lil’ Bakers: Calling all Master Chef Jr.’s

(Ages 3-5) Discover the excitement of farm life through stories, crafts, and hands-on activities! Plus, enjoy a special trip to the Reston Zoo!

(Ages 3-5) If your child enjoys time in the kitchen or interested in learning some kitchen basics this camp is for you!

Space Limited to 15 Students.

$72/AAM; $120/M; $130/R; $140/NR

$62/AAM; $110/M; $120/R; $130/NR

DAY M-F

DAY M-F

TIME 8:30am-12:00pm *No camp 6/19

DATE 6/16-6/20*

(Ages 3-5) Come with us to discover new adventures with Eric Carl’s amazing stories. $72/AAM; $120/M; $130/R; $140/NR

TIME 8:30am-12:00pm

DATE 7/21-7/25

Roaring Dinosaurs

The Wonderful World of Eric Carl

DAY M-F

TIME 8:30am-12:00pm

DATE 6/23-6/27

(Ages 3-5) Join us as we explore the life of a dinosaur, learn what they ate, how big they grew and more! $72/AAM; $120/M; $130/R; $140/NR

DAY M-F

TIME 8:30am-12:00pm

DATE 7/28-8/1

Under the Sea Going on a Bear Hunt (Ages 3-5) We will have s’more fun learning about camping and the great outdoors. $62/AAM; $110/M; $120/R; $130/NR

DAY M-F

TIME 8:30am-12:00pm *No camp 7/4

DATE 6/30-7/4*

Space is the Place (Ages 3-5) How many planets do you know? Come and learn all about our solar system through books, craft and amazing activities! $72/AAM; $120/M; $130/R; $140/NR

DAY M-F

TIME 8:30am-12:00pm

DATE 7/7-7/11

(Ages 3-5) Sharks, whales, dolphins, and many more will be the sea creatures we will discover in this camp. Bring your bathing suit on Tuesday and Thursday to receive a free swim lesson with one of our instructors. $62/AAM; $110/M; $120/R; $130/NR

DAY M-F

After Camp Care is available for parents who need a little extra time to pick up their campers after camp! Each day will have ageappropriate activities, such as stories, crafts, and games. Each child will need to bring a nut-free snack. $50/AAM; $90/M; $102/R; $114/NR Week 1

(Ages 3-5) Want to your child to get messy exploring science but don’t want the mess? This is the camp for you! Leave the cleanup to us. Your child will have a great time experimenting with different materials, activities and crafts. $72/AAM; $120/M; $130/R; $140/NR

DAY M-F

TIME 8:30am-12:00pm

DATE 7/14-7/18

DATE 8/4-8/8*

After Camp Care (Preschool)

SESSION

OOEY-GOOEY Camp

TIME 8:30am-12:00pm *No camp 8/8

Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8

TIME

12:00pm-3:30pm *Closed 6/19 12:00pm-3:30pm 12:00pm-3:30pm *Closed 7/4 12:00pm-3:30pm 12:00pm-3:30pm 12:00pm-3:30pm 12:00pm-3:30pm 12:00pm-3:30pm *Closed 8/8

DATE

6/16-6/20*

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6/23-6/27 6/30-7/4* 7/7-7/11 7/14-7/18 7/21-7/25 7/28-8/1 8/4-8/8*

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school age camps School Age Camps are for students who are rising 1st-6th graders.

Campers will swim once a week on their camp’s designated swim day.

Before and After Camp Care Before and After Camp Care is available for participants in our School Age/Athletic Camps. This program is available for parents that need to drop off or pick up beyond the hours of camp.

Week Rate: $75 per weekly session. Daily Drop-In Rate: $25 per day.

SESSION M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

TIME

7:00am-8:30am/3:30pm-6:00pm *Closed 6/19 7:00am-8:30am/3:30pm-6:00pm 7:00am-8:30am/3:30pm-6:00pm *Closed 7/4 7:00am-8:30am/3:30pm-6:00pm 7:00am-8:30am/3:30pm-6:00pm 7:00am-8:30am/3:30pm-6:00pm 7:00am-8:30am/3:30pm-6:00pm 7:00am-8:30am/3:30pm-6:00pm *Closed 8/8

DATE

6/16-6/20* 6/23-6/27 6/30-7/4* 7/7-7/11 7/14-7/18 7/21-7/25 7/28-8/1 8/4-8/8*

Fairy tale-inspired adventures await campers as they explore magical lands, meet heroic characters, and experience enchanting stories.

Join your favorite characters for a week full of fun, creativity, and imagination. From crafting your own princess tiara to heroic quests with your favorite animated pals, this camp is the ultimate enchanted journey. Let the magic begin! $106/AAM; $176/M; $194/R; $211/NR

TIME 8:30am-3:30pm *No camp 6/19

DATE 6/16-6/20*

Safari Lions, Tigers, and Bears! Oh Yes! This week your camper will be an animal expert in the related crafts and activities for a Safari themed week. They will need to keep their eyes and ears peeled throughout the week for our animal themed trivia game that Friday! $132/AAM; $220/M; $242/R; $264/NR

DAY M-F

TIME 8:30am-3:30pm

DATE 6/23-6/27

Junior Chef’s Workshop Have your camper join us for a week of cooking. We will learn and make simple recipes and cover kitchen safety and etiquette. At the end of the week, we will have a competition to see who is crowned Junior Chef Master! $106/AAM; $176/M; $194/R; $211/NR

DAY M-F

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TIME 8:30am-3:30pm

*No camp 7/4

This week will be centered around these apex predators! Your child will have the opportunity to sink their teeth into FIN-tastic crafts and activities. $132/AAM; $220/M; $242/R; $264/NR

DAY M-F

TIME 8:30am-3:30pm

DATE 7/7-7/11

Superheroes in Training Week Get ready to unleash your superpowers at Superheroes in Training Camp! Develop incredible skills, from agility drills to teamwork exercises, as you train to become the ultimate hero. With thrilling challenges, epic missions, and a whole lot of fun, you’ll discover what makes you truly extraordinary. $132/AAM; $220/M; $242/R; $264/NR

DAY M-F

TIME 8:30am-3:30pm

DATE 7/14-7/18

D.I.Y. Week

Kingdom Adventures Week

DAY M-F

Shark Week

DATE 6/30-7/4*

Unleash your creativity at Do-It-Yourself Week! From crafting cool projects to building your own inventions, this camp is all about handson fun. Learn new skills, get inspired, and bring your ideas to life with exciting activities that will spark your imagination. Let’s create something amazing together! $132/AAM; $220/M; $242/R; $264/NR

DAY M-F

TIME 8:30am-3:30pm

DATE 7/21-7/25

Mission: SPY Week Join us for an action-packed Spy Week! Unleash your inner secret agent as you tackle thrilling missions, master stealth skills, and decode secret messages. Each day is filled with exciting challenges and teamwork. Will you have what it takes to become a top-tier spy?

Come find out! $132/AAM; $220/M; $242/R; $264/NR

DAY M-F

TIME 8:30am-3:30pm

DATE 7/28-8/1

Mystery Week For our last week of camp, we will be offering a different themed day for every day of the week. BUT! Your camper won’t know until the morning of. We will communicate to parents if your camper needs anything specific for the following day. Please note, this week will be a combined camp. $106/AAM; $176/M; $194/R; $211/NR

DAY M-F

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TIME 8:30am-3:30pm *No camp 8/8

DATE 8/4-8/8*

athletic camps All Sports

Ninja Warrior Challenge

There are so many sports to choose from, and if you are having trouble selecting one, then this camp is perfect for you! Not only will we cover the mainstream sports but also, we will dive into the alternative sports as well such as kickball and dodgeball just to name a few. This camp is perfect for the camper who enjoys a variety of sports.

Camp participants are thrust back in time to ancient Japan, where they must learn the skills of the Ninja warriors. With their newly learned skills, they will participate in the skill challenge at the end of the week. A combination “Capture the Ninja Flag”, “American Gladiators” and “Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course” will test their metal and skills. They will learn acrobatics, proper use of Ninja equipment (foam safety and Nerf), Martial Arts, and more!

$106/AAM; $176/M; $194/R; $211/NR

DAY M-F

TIME 8:30am-3:30pm *No camp 6/19

DATE 6/16-6/20*

$132/AAM; $220/M; $242/R; $264/NR

DAY M-F

TIME 8:30am-3:30pm

DATE 7/14-7/18

Flag Football

Basketball

Come join us at MPCC to learn the basics of flag football! We will be running fun and exciting drills while also prepping those who join us for a flag football game at the end of the week!

This camp is for children looking to enhance and level up their basketball skills. During this week, your campers should expect each day to be filled with basketball drills, stations, and scrimmages. While no experience is necessary, this camp is for those SERIOUSLY looking to improve their basketball skill sets. This camp will be run by the NOVA Bulls Organization.

$132/AAM; $220/M; $242/R; $264/NR

DAY M-F

TIME 8:30am-3:30pm

DATE 6/23-6/27

$132/AAM; $220/M; $242/R; $264/NR

DAY M-F

H2O and GO

TIME 8:30am-3:30pm

DATE 7/28-8/1

Each day your child will receive group and individual swim lessons taught by certified lifeguards. We will then play athletic games like kickball, basketball, and soccer in the afternoon.

Sessions are limited to 12 participants. Participants may enroll in only one session of H2O and GO Camp.

(Session 1) - $106/AAM; $176/M; $194/R; $211/NR

DAY M-F

TIME 8:30am-3:30pm *No camp 7/4

DATE 6/30-7/4*

(Session 2) - $132/AAM; $220/M; $242/R; $264/NR

DAY M-F

TIME 8:30am-3:30pm

DATE 7/21-7/25

Soccer Soccer Camp provides players of all ages and abilities with the opportunity to receive soccer coaching. Each day includes individual foot skills, technical drills, tactical practices, small-sided games, coached scrimmages, and daily fun. This camp is open to all skill levels. $132/AAM; $220/M; $242/R; $264/NR

DAY M-F

TIME 8:30am-3:30pm

DATE 7/7-7/11

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teen camps All Sports

DC Tours - Session 2

(Ages 13-17) Compete with friends in fun challenges and games. This camp is a blend of sports, water games, and mind benders to keep any teen on their toes! Be ready for fun, action, and many laughs!

(Ages 13-17) Come with the Teen Center staff as we walk around DC and view the monuments. Don’t forget to pack a lunch, water bottle, and sunscreen! Be ready for an outdoor adventure!

$132/AAM/M/R/NR

$78/AAM; $132/M; $154/R; $176/NR

DAY M-W

TIME 11:00am-3:30pm *No camp 6/19

DATE 6/16-6/19*

(Ages 13-17) Come with the Teen Center staff as we walk around DC and view the monuments. Don’t forget to pack a lunch, water bottle, and sunscreen! Be ready for an outdoor adventure! $78/AAM; $132/M; $154/R; $176/NR

TIME 9:30am-3:30pm

TIME 9:30am-3:30pm

DATE 7/21-7/24

Art

DC Tours - Session 1

DAY M-Th

DAY M-Th

DATE 6/23-6/26

(Ages 13-17) This is not your regular run-of-the-mill art camp.

Instead, this camp helps teens tap into their own creativity to work together to create a display piece for the Teen Center. We’ll also create something to take home at the end of camp! $78/AAM; $132/M; $154/R; $176/NR

DAY M-Th

TIME 11:00am-3:30pm

DATE 7/28-7/31

Which Way is Water?

College Tour

(Ages 13-17) ) Cool off from the scorching heat as we explore our area’s best water parks. We will take a trip to a new location every day while getting to know great new friends. Don’t forget your swim attire, towel, and sunscreen!

(Ages 13-17) Teens today are navigating life while trying to decide which next steps to take. This is the week that we will use to assist with helping them navigate the next part of their journey. This week we will use this time to tackle subjects such as ‘how to choose the right college for you, is college the best choice for you’, and ‘what the workforce is like today.

$78/AAM; $132/M; $154/R; $176/NR

DAY M-Th

TIME 11:00am-3:30pm

DATE 6/30-7/3

Cooking

$78/AAM; $132/M; $154/R; $176/NR

DAY M-Th

(Ages 13-17) Learn how to expand your palate by trying new foods and making great friends along the way! $78/AAM; $132/M; $154/R; $176/NR

DAY M-Th

TIME 11:00am-3:30pm

DATE 7/7-7/10

Chopped (Ages 13-17) Learn how to prepare dishes and recipes on a budget!

This is a week of immersion in different flavors that leads up to the ultimate “Chopped” Challenge - Like the TV show! $78/AAM; $132/M; $154/R; $176/NR

DAY M-Th

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TIME 11:00am-3:30pm

DATE 7/14-7/17

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TIME 11:00am-3:30pm

DATE 8/4-8/7

summer camp BOGO special

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Summer Camp Registration Opens

APRIL 4/ 1 SUMMER CAMP BOGO SPECIAL

Manassas Park Community Center 99 Adams Street, Manassas Park, VA 20111

ATHLETIC CAMPS, PRESCHOOL CAMPS, TEEN CAMPS, & SCHOOL AGE CAMPS In April, enroll in a playschool, school age, athletic, or teen camp and get the 2nd camp 50% off!

MPCC Membership not required to take advantage of this deal! Limit of 4 camps at 50% off. www.mpdpr.com/summercamps

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