MCC 2023 Summer Camps & Trips Guide

McLEAN COMMUNITY CENTER

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CAMP PROGRAM Contacts

CamP McLean

Andrew Carter, Old Firehouse Manager 703-448-8336, TTY: 711 andrew.carter@fairfaxcounty.gov

Weeklong Camps

Erin Bieger, Instructional Programs Manager 703-744-9351, TTY: 711 erin.bieger@fairfaxcounty.gov

Camp Shakespeare

Danielle Van Hook, Director, Alden Youth Theatre Programs 703-744-9368, TTY: 711 danielle.vanhook@fairfaxcounty.gov

McLean Project for the Arts Summer Art Camps Briana Clorey, Education and ArtReach Operations Manager 703-790-1953, TTY: 711 bclorey@mpaart.org

The Old Firehouse Summer Camp Trips

Andrew Carter, Old Firehouse Manager 703-448-8336, TTY: 711 andrew.carter@fairfaxcounty.gov

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Are You an MCC Tax District Resident?

You are a McLean Community Center resident if you live within the following boundaries: North: The Potomac River.

East: The Arlington County Line.

West: Difficult Run. South: Route 66, Route 7 or Dulles Access Road (whichever is furthest north).

Still not sure? Check the district map on the center’s website, mcleancenter.org, or call 703-790-0123.

McLean Com munity Cente r is an agency of Fa irfax County Government and is comm itted to a po licy of nondiscrimin ation on the disability in al basis of l County prog rams, services activities, an d will provid and e reasonable dations upon accommorequest.

To request ac commodatio ns, call the C 703-790-012 enter at 3, TTY 711, 14 working days advance of th in e start date of the camp your child to you wish attend.

CAMP McLEAN

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SESSION I: June 26-July 7 (Closed July 3 and 4) SESSION II: July 10-July 21 SESSION III: July 24-August 4

UNICORNS

9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

For children ages three to four years old.

Camp participants must be toilet-trained and have turned three years old by June 2, 2023. to two days of Each session will have one in-house entertainment event and one r play, story outdoo water play per week. Campers will participate in arts and crafts, always rs Campe time, singing, dancing, small group games and other activities. um Maxim rs. campe remain on site. The campers-to-staff ratio is one adult to six enrollment is limited to 24 campers per session Unicorns Session 1 8001.123 June 26-July 7 $400/$350 MCC district residents

Unicorns Session 2 8002.123 July 10-July 21 $425/$375 MCC district residents

Unicorns Session 3 8003.123 July 24-August 4 $425/$375 MCC district residents

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CAMP McLEAN

GRIF FINS

9 a.m.–4 p.m.

For children aged five to six years old (by June 2, 2023).

event and one Each session includes two pool trips, one in-house entertainment es. The camperactiviti nned list-pla specia in ate field trip. Each session, campers particip 24 campers per session. to-staff ratio is one adult to six campers. Maximum enrollment is Griffins Session 1 8004.123 June 26-July 7 $550/$500 MCC district residents

Griffins Session 3 8006.122 July 24-August 4 $575/$525 MCC district residents

Griffins Session 2 8005.123 July 10-July 21 $575/$525 MCC district residents

DRAGONS

9 a.m.–4 p.m.

For children aged seven to eight years old (by June 2, 2023).

Each session includes two pool trips , one in-house entertainment event and one field trip. Each session, campers participa te in specialist-planned activities. The camperto-staff ratio is one adult to six campers . Maximum enrollment is 24 campers per session.

Dragons Session 1 8007.123 June 26-July 7 $550/$500 MCC district residents

Dragons Session 2 8008.123 July 10-July 21 $575/$525 MCC district residents

PHOENIX

Dragons Session 3 8009.123 July 24-August 4 $575/$525 MCC district residents

9 a.m.–4 p.m.

For children aged nine to ten years old (by June 2, 2023).

will participate in Each session includes two pool trips and two field trips. Campers to eight campers. adult one is ratio ff specialist planned activities. The camper-to-sta .

Maximum enrollment is 24 campers per session Phoenix Session 1 8010.123 June 26-July 7 $565/$515 MCC district residents

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Phoenix Session 2 8011.123 July 10-July 21 $590/$540 MCC district residents

Phoenix Session 3 8012.123 July 24-August 4 $590/$540 MCC district residents

• All withdrawals, refunds and cancellation requests MUST be submitted in writing to registrar@mcleancenter.org.

• The center will issue a full refund when a camp program is canceled by the center.

• Written requests for withdrawals and/or cancellations received before Friday, April 7, 2023, will receive a full refund.

• Patrons who submit requests for withdrawals and/or cancellations after Friday, April 7, 2023, will be charged a $100 processing fee, which will be deducted from the total amount paid.

CAMP McLEAN

Camp McLean Refund Policy

• If a replacement can be found to fill the space vacated by the cancellation and/or withdrawal, the $100 processing fee will be refunded to the patron.

• If a replacement cannot be found, a refund of the processing fee will not be issued.

Additional Requirements Camper Forms

Camper forms should be submitted one month prior to the start of camp. This gives you time to complete any missing or otherwise incomplete forms prior to camp.

Please Note: All forms must be complete and on hand at camp before your child will be admitted to camp. No exceptions will be made.

Required Forms Include: Documents and forms will be available for download on the Camp McLean webpage.

• Camp McLean Camper Information Packet • A current and completed Certification of Immunization • A Commonwealth of Virginia School Entrance Physical Examination Form signed by a physician. A copy of the form is acceptable. Any camper under the age of six years old must submit a Physical Examination form that is dated after August 1, 2022.

• In accordance with Virginia law, camp staff members are required to witness a document with proof of your child’s age. You must bring one of the following items in when you register your child for camp. Note: Please do not leave the originals.

Acceptable documents include: 1. A certified copy of his or her birth certificate 2. A U.S. Passport (or State Department-Issued documentation) 3. A Virginia-based school report card All forms must be submitted in person. You may drop the completed forms off to: The Old Firehouse Center 1440 Chain Bridge Road McLean, Virginia 22101

Parent Handbook

The Camp McLean Pa rent Handbook contains important informatio n about our camp, its policies and the Campers’ Code of Co nduct. It can be found online on the Camp McLean page at mcleancenter.org.

How to Register

Registration begins on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. Spaces fill quickly, so please register as soon as possible to ensure your space.

Be first in line, register online!

Online registration starts at midnight. Go to mcleancenter.org and click on the green “Register” button or the seven-digit activity code associated with the activity you seek. You also may register over the phone or in person at the McLean Community Center (703-790-0123) or the Old Firehouse (703-448- 8336).

Camp McLean registrations and camper forms will not be accepted prior to Monday, Feb. 6, 2023.

For additional information, please email oldfirehouse@ mcleancenter.org.

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CHESS

FOR CHILDREN & TEENS

Chess Camp In this camp, campers play and learn chess with Magnus Academy (formerly Silver Knights Enrichment)! We've taught 100,000 children, including national champions, but most students are beginners looking to learn and have fun. Campers are divided in groups by skill levels. Activities include learning the rules, openings, tactics, endgames, studying master games and playing lots of games against other students. Campers will take breaks for snacks and fresh air and have lunch and recess from noon to 1 p.m. At the end of the week, campers receive a t-shirt and chess set. All equipment is provided.

Instructor: Magnus Academy.

6-13 years 5 lessons @ 7 hrs, $450/$370 MCC district residents 1951.123 M-F, 6/12-6/16 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

4 lessons @ 7 hrs, $360/$296 MCC district residents 1952.123 Tu-F, 6/20-6/23 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

No camp on 6/19.

5 lessons @ 7 hrs, $450/$370 MCC district residents 1953.123 M-F, 7/10-7/14 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

5 lessons @ 7 hrs, $450/$370 MCC district residents 1954.123 M-F, 7/17-7/21 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

5 lessons @ 7 hrs, $450/$370 MCC district residents 1955.123 M-F, 7/31-8/4 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

CULINARY ARTS: Youth International Breads and Baking

Brazilian Cheese Bread; Monday: Japanese Hokkaido Milk Loaf; read); New England Venezuelan Arepa; Saboob (Egyptian Flatb Joe Froggers; Mac and Cheese.

Irish Soda Bread; Naan; Tuesday: Moroccan Khobz; Greek Pita; Pizzas. se Chee ies); Cook Berenji (Persian Rice ari Bread; Lemon Thyme Wednesday: Indian Parathas; Iranian Barb read with Sesame Madeleines; Ramazan Pidesi (Turkish Flatb Seeds); Orange Biscotti; Baked Ziti.

Muffins; Flatbrød ns; Southern Cheddar and Chive Cornmeal Thursday: Italian Focaccia; English Muffi and Peas.

Rice d Bake ican Jama ies; d-Spiced Sugar Cook (Norwegian Flatbread); Jamaican Islan Rolls; Wisconsin y, Three-Cheese Loaf; Southern Caramel Friday: Swedish Rye Flatbread; Italian Gooe Crisps; Baked Potato Bar. Cheddar Crackers; Scandinavian Sugar Instructor: Chef Joel Olson, Hemmachef.

8-12 years ict residents 5 lessons @ 3 hrs, $430/$355 MCC distr 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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Monday: Le Tourin d'Ail Doux (Sm ooth Garlic Soup); Ficelles (Thin French Baguettes); Quenelles de Brochet with Sauce Nantua (Fish Quenelles with Crayfish Sauce); Pom me Puree (Decadently Buttery Riced Potatoes); Tomates à la Prov ençale (Braised Tomatoes with Herb s); and Gateau Basque (Traditional Shortbread Basque Cak e with Cherry Filling).

Tuesday: Tarte Flambeau (Alsatia n Bacon and Onion Tart made with Pate Brisée); Chicken Breast au Poivre with Lemon Beurre Blanc (Pepper-Crusted Sautéed Chicken Breast with Lemon Butter Sauce); Pommes de Terre Sarladaise (Sau téed Potatoes with Garlic); Courget te à la Boulangère (Zucchini Bak with Sliced Onions); and Floating ed Islands (Meringue Floating in Crèm e Anglaise).

Wednesday: Salmon Rillettes (Sal mon Spread made with In-House Smoked Salmon, Fresh Salmon, Lemon, Mayonnaise and Herbs); Sea Salt and Thyme Crackers; Chic ken, Goat Cheese and Chive Sou with French Lentil Salad; Crème fflés Carottes (Butter-Braised Carrots with Cream); and Clafoutis (Baked Cherries in a Light Batter with Pow dered Sugar).

Thursday: Vichyssoise (Cold Pota to and Leek Soup); Fougasse (Fre nch Flatbread); Coquilles St-Jacques (Gratinéed Scallops); Croquettes de Maïs (Fried Corn Fritt ers); Tian Provençale (Baked Layered Zucchini and Tomato with Cheese and Herbs); and Gâteau Mille Crêpes (Layered Crepe and Pastry Cream Cake).

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Techniques of French Cuisine

Friday: Flamiche aux Poireaux (Lee k and Onion Pie); Pain de Campag ne (French Country Loaf) with Simple Garlic Confit; Boulettes de Porc with Caramelized Onion Sau ce; Riz au Fromage (Rice with Cheese); Sablée Breton (French Butter Cookies).

Instructor: Chef Joel Olson, Hem machef.

8-12 years 5 lessons @ 3 hrs, $430/$355 MCC district residents 1301.123 M-F, 7/17-7/21 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

CULINARY ARTS: Teens International Breads and Baking

Monday: Japanese Hokkaido Milk Loaf; Brazilian Cheese Bread; Venezuelan Arepa; Saboob (Egyptian Flatbread); New England Joe Froggers; Mac and Cheese.

Tuesday: Moroccan Khobz; Greek Pita; Irish Soda Bread; Naan; Berenji (Persian Rice Cookies); Cheese Pizzas.

Wednesday: Indian Parathas; Iranian Barbari Bread; Lemon Thyme Madeleines; Ramazan Pidesi (Turkish Flatbread with Sesame Seeds); Orange Biscotti; Baked Ziti.

Thursday: Italian Focaccia; English Muffins; Southern Cheddar and Chive Cornmeal Muffins; Flatbrød (Norwegian Flatbread); Jamaican Island-Spiced Sugar Cookies; Jamaican Baked Rice and Peas.

Friday: Swedish Rye Flatbread; Italian Gooey, Three-Cheese Loaf; Southern Caramel Rolls; Wisconsin Cheddar Crackers; Scandinavian Sugar Crisps; Baked Potato Bar. Instructor: Chef Joel Olson, Hemmachef.

13-17 years 5 lessons @ 3 hrs, $430/$355 MCC district residents 1302.123 M-F, 7/10-7/14 1:30-4:30 p.m.

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Techniques of French Cuisine

Monday: Le Tourin d'Ail Doux, (Smooth Garlic Soup); Ficelle s (Thin French Baguettes); Quenelles de Brochet with Sauce Nantua (Fish Quenelles with Crayfish Sauce); Pomme Puree (Decadently Buttery Riced Potatoes); Tomates à la Prove nçale (Braised Tomatoes with Herbs); and Gateau Basque (Traditional Shortbread Basqu e Cake with Cherry Filling).

Tuesday: Tarte Flambeau (Alsatian Bacon and Onion Tart made with Pate Brisée); Chicken Breast au Poivre with Lemon Beurre Blanc (Pepper-Crusted Sautéed Chicken Breast with Lemon Butter Sauce); Pommes de Terre Sarladaise (Sauté ed Potatoes with Garlic); Courgette à la Boulangère (Zucchini Baked with Sliced Onions); and Floating Islands (Meringue Floating in Crème Anglaise).

Wednesday: Salmon Rillettes (Salmon Spread made with In-House Smoked Salmon, Fresh Salmon, Lemon, Mayonnaise and Herbs); Sea Salt and Thym e Crackers; Chicken, Goat Cheese and Chive Soufflés with French Lentil Salad; Crème Carott es (Butter-Braised Carrots with Cream); and Clafoutis (Baked Cherries in a Light Batter with Powdered Sugar).

Thursday: Vichyssoise (cold potato and leek soup); Fouga sse (French flatbread); Coquilles St-Jacques (Gratinéed Scallops); Croquettes de Maïs (Fried Corn Fritters); Tian Provençale (Baked Layered Zucchini and Tomato with Cheese and Herbs ); and Gâteau Mille Crêpes (Layered Crepe and Pastry Cream Cake).

Friday: Flamiche aux Poireaux (Leek and Onion Pie); Pain de Campagne (French Country Loaf) with Simple Garlic Confit; Boulettes de Porc with Caram elized Onion Sauce; Riz au Fromage (Rice with Cheese); Sablée Breton (French Butter Cookies).

Instructor: Chef Joel Olson, Hemmachef.

13-17 years 5 lessons @ 3 hrs, $430/$355 MCC district residents 1303.123 M-F, 7/17-7/21 1:30-4:30 p.m.

CULINARY ARTS: Mini-Camps Summer Sweets and Treats Monday: No-Bake Raspberry Cheesecakes with Graham Cracker Crust; Coconut Cream Tarts with Pretzel Crust; Homemade Tootsie Rolls; Summertime Pastel Cream Cheese Mints; Fresh Berry Fools.

Tuesday: Chocolate Shortbread; Chocolate Truffle Cakes with Salted Caramel Sauce; White Chocolate Orange Pudding with Dark Chocolate Chards; Chocolate Chip Mousse with Mint Crème Chantilly.

Instructor: Chef Joel Olson, Hemmachef.

11-15 years 2 lessons @ 3 hrs $144/$100 MCC district residents 1304.123 M-Tu, 7/17-7/18 5:30-7:30 p.m.

CME (Cooking, Manners & Etiquette) Sign up now for this highly popular and effective etiquette class. On day one, students prepare a variety of foods, then sit and enjoy the rewards of their labor while

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discussing the concepts and rules of manners and etiquette. On day two, students will dine and share a four-course meal served to them restaurant style, while their dining etiquette is critiqued by Chef Joel in a lively and productive manner.

Day One: Herbed Garlic Flatbread; Turkey Meatballs with Fresh Tomato Sauce and Noodles; Scandinavian Sugar Cookies.

Common Courtesy; Manners and Etiquette 101; Guest and Host.

Day Two: Bread and Butter Basket; Potato and Corn Chowder; Fresh Garden Salad with Homemade Dressing; Chicken Wellingtons with Classic Veloute Sauce; Rice Pilaf; Vegetable Side Dish; Fresh Fruit Napoleons.

Manners and Etiquette 102; Recipes and handouts will be presented at the end of Day Two. Instructor: Chef Joel Olson, Hemmachef.

8-13 years 2 lessons @ 2 hrs $130/$110 MCC district residents 1305.123 W-Th, 7/19-7/20 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Rapunzel’s Tangled Dance Adventure Camp Join Rapunzel as she prepares to become the Princess of Corona in this dance adventure camp! The adventure continues along with Flynn, Maximus and Pascal! The camp is filled with magical songs, dancing from the hit movie and TV series, activities, crafts, costumes and props. We will discover the magic of Corona in this thrilling dance camp.

Instructor: Art in Motion Dance Staff.

3-6 years 5 lessons @ 3 hrs $380/$295 MCC district residents 1700.123 M-F, 6/26-6/30 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Popstar Hip-Hop Camp Here is your child’s chance to interpret movement with feelings, emotions and style.

Campers will learn lyrical, contemporary, hip-hop and jazz dances to popular ballads and contemporary music. They will learn the moves to dance on stage like Ava Max, Sia, Taylor Swift, Harry Styles and Ariana Grande, among others! Camp ends with a marvelous showcase!

Instructor: Art in Motion Dance Staff.

6-9 years 5 lessons @ 3 hrs $380/$295 MCC district residents 1705.123 M-F, 7/10-7/14

1-4 p.m.

NEW! Dancin’ Through the Decades Camp

Superhero Dance Camp Become superheroes through training and dance! Your brave superheroes will discover superpowers while dancing to favorite songs, and enjoying activities, crafts, costumes and props! Campers learn how to work together to solve problems, how to spot a villain and to use their powers responsibly. Together the superheroes will save the world through dance!

Instructor: Art in Motion Dance Staff.

3-6 years 5 lessons @ 3 hrs $380/$295 MCC district residents 1701.123 M-F, 6/26-6/30

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DANCE: Camps for Children

1-4 p.m.

Cheer and Tumbling Camp

Get ready to groove through time with this super fun new dance camp! Campers will learn dances from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s while having the time of their lives!

Each day will include a full dance class, craft time, dress up and rehearsal. This amazing week ends with a spectacular camper showcase on Friday.

Instructor: Art in Motion Dance Staff.

6-9 years 5 lessons @ 3 hrs $380/$295 MCC district residents 1706.123 M-F, 7/17-7/21 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Broadway Bound Camp

Rah! Rah! Rah! Your cheerleader will have the time of her life learning cheers, motions, chants, drills, stretches, jumps and a high-energy cheer dance with pompoms.

This fun week also includes daily tumbling and focuses on strength, coordination and flexibility as well as mastering forward rolls, cartwheels, handstands, bridges, limbers and splits. Camp ends with a rockin’ spirit-filled cheer show!

Your budding Broadway entertainer will learn exciting routines to hit musicals such as “Aladdin,” “The Lion King,” “Newsies” and “Annie.” Campers will spend this fun-filled week learning age-appropriate songs and dances that are currently playing on Broadway. Each day is filled with an energizing dance warm-up, Broadway routines, and acting games and exercises.

This week concludes with a showcase on Friday that is sure to dazzle!

Instructor: Art in Motion Dance Staff.

Instructor: Art in Motion Dance Staff.

6-9 years 5 lessons @ 3 hrs $380/$295 MCC district residents 1704.123 M-F, 7/10-7/14 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

6-9 years 5 lessons @ 3 hrs $380/$295 MCC district residents 1707.123 M-F, 7/17-7/21

1-4 p.m.

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Magical “Frozen” Ballet Adventure Camp

Pre-Teen Dance Camp

Join Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven as they embark on a new journey to find out more about Elsa’s powers in this magical dance camp! The adventure is filled with amazing new songs, beautiful dancing activities, costumes and adorable crafts. A final performance on Friday will give the ballerinas a chance to show off their hard work.

Instructor: Art in Motion Dance Staff.

3-6 years 5 lessons @ 3 hrs $380/$295 MCC district residents 1708.123 M-F, 7/24-7/28 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

NEW! “Encanto” Dance Camp

Join us for this magical new dance camp as we dance the week away with Mirabel, Isabela, Luisa, Dolores and of course, Bruno!

Along the way, campers will love dancing to all their favorite “Encanto” music, dressing up like all their favorite characters, creating adorable crafts and making new friends. A final performance on Friday will give your little dancers a chance to show off their hard work and all the new, cool moves they learned in camp this week.

Instructor: Art in Motion Dance Staff.

3-6 years 5 lessons @ 3 hrs $380/$295 MCC district residents 1709.123 M-F, 7/24-7/28

1-4 p.m.

This camp is geared towards preteens who would like to keep up their technique over the summer while exploring all genres of dance. We will focus on a variety disciplines each day to make sure students experience all forms of dance. Styles include ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical and musical theater. The week will conclude with a fabulous showcase where campers share with parents everything they have learned throughout this fun-filled dancing week!

Instructor: Art in Motion Dance Staff.

9-12 years 5 lessons @ 3 hrs $380/$295 MCC district residents 1710.123 M-F, 7/31-8/4 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Teen Dance Camp

This camp is for teenagers who would like to keep up their technique over the summer while exploring all genres of dance. We will focus on a variety of disciplines each day to make sure students experience all forms of dance. Styles include ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical and musical theater. The week will conclude with a fabulous showcase where campers share with parents everything they learned throughout this fun-filled dancing week!

Instructor: Art in Motion Dance Staff.

13+ years 5 lessons @ 3 hrs $380/$295 MCC district residents 1711.123 M-F, 7/31-8/4

1-4 p.m.

FENCING

Fencing: Introduction to Olympic Sport Foil, Sabre and Epee No previous training needed. Known as the “physical game of chess,” Olympic sport fencing provides a tremendous physical and mental workout for students of all ages and athletic abilities. As one of the safest sports, fencing makes fitness fun! It builds muscle strength, provides greater cardiovascular workouts, endurance, coordination and speed. Campers learn the fundamentals, footwork, handwork and strategy, using safety-tipped swords, protective jackets, masks and gloves. A registration form must be completed and signed by a parent/guardian.

Instructor: Virginia Academy of Fencing.

9 years+ 5 lessons @ 3 hrs, $275/$210 MCC district residents.

A $49 equipment rental fee is included in class registration.

Week 1: 1650.123 6/26-6/30 1-4 p.m.

Week 3: 1652.123 Week 2: 1651.123 7/10-7/14 1-4 p.m.

Week 4: 1653.123

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SCIENCE

LEGO Robotics: Wild Safari

Mad Science: Flight Academy

Explore the animal kingdom in this WeDo 2.0 LEGO Robotics Camp where campers build and code swinging monkeys, fierce silverback gorillas, cute koalas and more robots that climb, move, bite and roll! At the end of the week, campers receive a T-shirt.

Calling all pilots! As a Mad Science flight cadet in training, you will discover how airplanes fly. Test your airplane’s performance in a wind tunnel. Build your own kite, stunt plane and model rocket. Ride the air on a Hovercraft. Discover how hot air balloons, blimps and parachutes work.

Instructor: Magnus Academy.

6-13 years Session I - 5 lessons @ 7 hrs $530/$450 MCC district residents 1253.123 M-F, 6/26-6/30 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Session II - 5 lessons @ 7 hrs $530/$450 MCC district residents 1256.123 M-F, 8/7-8/11 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

LEGO Robotics: Bot vs. Bot Take the WeDo 2.0 LEGO robot challenge with Magnus Academy in this fun camp.

You’ll build and program Sumo wrestling bots, bots that play ball and bots that compete in a demolition derby! At the end of the week, campers receive a T-shirt.

Campers should bring a lunch, snack and drink each day.

Instructor: Magnus Academy.

6-13 years 5 lessons @ 7 hrs $530/$450 MCC district residents 1254.123 M-F, 7/10-7/14 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Instructor: Mad Science Staff.

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ROBOTICS

6-11 years 4 lessons @ 7 hrs $380/$304 MCC district residents 1102.123 Tu-F, 6/20-6/23 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Eurekas! The Inventor’s Camp Children will overcome a series of challenges using basic materials, simple machines, tips from famous inventors and most important of all—their minds. With a little bit of ingenuity, children will create catapults and forts, construct working light sticks to take home and assemble a set of circuits with batteries and light bulbs. While Thomas Edison said, “Invention is 10% inspiration and 90% perspiration," this camp is 100% FUN! Instructor: Mad Science Staff.

6-11 years 5 lessons @ 7 hrs $460/$380 MCC district residents 1103.123 M-F, 6/26-6/30 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

LEGO Robotics: Extreme Machines Explore the world of mega-machines in this WeDo 2.0 LEGO robotics camp. Build and program robots that get the job done! Build over-the-top vehicles and real-world engineering marvels in this fun camp. At the end of the week, campers receive a T-shirt.

Instructor: Magnus Academy.

6-13 years 5 lessons @ 7 hrs $530/$450 MCC district residents 1255.123 M-F, 7/31-8/4 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Crazy Chemworks Shake up a flask of fun in the lab and become a junior chemist! Learn to recognize chemical reactions and mix up a few reactive ingredients for some sensational results. Check out the colors of chemistry with the power of PH paper and create a stopper-popping reaction. Probe the properties of light and discover some unusual applications of glow-in-the-dark technology. Campers have a blast as they make crazy concoctions and step inside a real cloud created by dry ice.

Instructor: Mad Science Staff.

6-11 years 3 lessons @ 7 hrs, $304/$228 MCC district residents 1104.123 W-F, 7/5-7/7 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Science in Motion Discover how things move with science. Take apart pellets to see what an owl cannot digest! Join a team of camper engineers and build bridges, domes, cubes and pyramids. Assemble and control pulleys, levers, catapults and simple machines. Make your own sidewalk chalk, crystal gardens and chromatography-dyed T-shirt!

Instructor: Mad Science Staff.

6-11 years 5 lessons @ 7 hrs, $460/$380 MCC district residents 1105.123 M-F, 7/17-7/21 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Dinosaurs & Ancient Worlds: Underground Explorers Dig up dinosaurs and the ancient past! Solve real-life mysteries! Kids learn about archaeology and the techniques scientists use to excavate fossils and long-lost cities! They also study bone fragments, pottery shards, amber deposits and fossils to understand what they can tell us about history.

What’s more, each class includes a make-and-take-home project, like a fossil reproduction, an amber time capsule and coins from around the world!

Instructor: Mad Science Staff.

6-11 years 5 lessons @ 7 hrs, $460/$380 MCC district residents 1106.123 M-F, 7/24-7/28 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

NASA: Academy of Future Space Explorers Blast off with the only camp designed and created specifically by NASA engineers! Set your future space explorers on a trajectory from our earth’s atmosphere to the outer reaches of our solar system. This hands-on program will bring children closer to the stars, planets, comets and more. Learn about living in space, getting away from gravity, looking for space phenomena and participate in a rocket launch!

Instructor: Mad Science Staff.

6-11 years 5 lessons @ 7 hrs, $460/$380 MCC district residents 1107.123 M-F, 7/31-8/4 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

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MPA SUMMER ART CAMPS

McLEAN PROJECT FOR THE ARTS (MPA)

MPA and Abrakadoodle Art camps will be following current COVID-19 guidelines to hold camps in person, per Fairfax County and CDC recommendations.

CamP Abrakadoodle

3-6 years Morning and afternoon sessions offered each week.

Monday-Friday (Wednesday-Friday on Week 2) Morning Sessions: 9:30 a.m.–noon Afternoon Sessions: 1:30–4 p.m.

Tuition: $205/$185 MCC district residents. Week 2: $125/$110 MCC district residents. Materials fee is $35/Week 2: $21. Make check payable to Abrakadoodle. Fee is due to the instructor on the first day of camp.

There are no full-day options for Abrakadoodle camps. Children must be fully potty trained to attend.

Parents, please remember to send a snack and drink each day (no nuts, please).

To register or for more detailed descriptions of Camp Abrakadoodle, visit MPA’s website, mpaart.org.

Sign up for morning or afternoon sessions.

Week 2: July 57

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Rhyme, sing, play and create with Mother Goose! Yo ur favorite nurser y rhymes come to life in this fun-fil led art camp.

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From superheroe s to super-pets, we will learn about the art of cartoo ning and its different expressions. Impr ove your skills and le arn new ones w hile you create a co mic strip, a grap hic novel or a single -panel comic!

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Week 5: July 24-2 8

Kid-Tastic Art Camp

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Dreamy Art Camp

Sweet dreams. Da ydreams.

Make-the-world-b etter dreams.

Explore dreamy ar t while discoverin g cultures, mythical creatures and new art experiences. Dr eam big with Abrakadoodle!

Kids are talented artists! Be inspired by the techniques and st yles of well-known child prodigies from arou nd the world. Expl ore paint pouring, radi al drawings, plein air paintings, masking, line work and mor e.

MPA SUMMER ART CAMPS

17-21 Week 4: July

Week 7: August 7-11

Masters & Me

MPA 2023 Summer Art Camps

Explore artwork by "The Masters" (Van Gogh, Kahlo, Pollock and more!) while having fun with a variety of art media.

Morning Sessions Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.–noon Two Age Group Options: 6-8 years or 9-13 years Tuition: $295/280 MCC district residents. Week 2: $180/$170 MCC district residents Full-Day Option Available Campers should bring a snack and water. Campers who are attending a full-day camp should pack a lunch each day. No nuts please.

26-30 Week 1: June

Mask-Querade!

ect in important asp Masks are an und the o ar n expressio d an ng lli te story various s will explore er p am C . d rl wo create the world and d un o ar es ur cult d figures by animals an ed ir sp in ks mas er mâché, iums like pap ed m h ug ro th ! clay and more

Week 2: July 5-7

Crazy Wacky Sculptures

Create sculptural creatures and marvelous mobiles using upcycled everyday materials in this fun mini session. Beads, fabric, feathers, sequins, yarn, cellophane and other cool materials will all be used to create your most unique sculptural inventions. We will explore the works of El Anatsui, Debra Butterfield and Judy Pfaff.

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MPA SUMMER ART CAMPS

Week 3: July 10-14

Dynamic Art

Art is beyond stagnant processes such as still life. In this camp, we will explore the dynamism of art through techniques that focus on motion and fluidity. Campers will engage in projects such as flipbooks, spin art, art Week 4: July 17-21 pours and much more.

Campers will delve into the world of hue, shade, tint, value and intensity. Starting from the “color wheel,” we will draw and drip paint on paper and canvas with colorful layers of paint, oil pastel and collage. We will experiment with different types of 2D printing and use pencil, pen, watercolor, acrylic and mixed media. Learn about exciting artists such as Jackson Pollock, Morris Louis and other contemporary artists who used various techniques in their works.

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Week 7: August 7-11

Celestial Art

Explore all things planetary and alien during this week of artistic space travel. We will look closely at some of the beautiful and colorful photographs of space.

Deriving our inspiration from the plants, stars, galaxies and other celestial bodies, we will create our own intergalactic masterpieces using new techniques.

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Week 6: July 31-August 4

Pop Art

Campers will explore works by “pop” artists Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns, Claes Oldenburg and others of the 1960s and 1970s. Campers will then create their own pop art works using found objects, commercial packaging (save those candy wrappers and soup can labels!) and other everyday commercial symbols. Discover color and composition working from everyday objects using drawing, painting and collage techniques.

Afternoon Sessions Monday-Friday, 1-4 p.m.

Two Age Group Options: 6-8 years or 9-13 years Tuition: $295/280 MCC district residents. Week 2: $180/$170 MCC district residents Full-Day Option Available Campers should bring a snack and water. Campers who are attending a full-day camp should pack a lunch each day. No nuts please.

Week 1: June 26-30

Comic Book

comic books by making Delve into the world of l the work of professiona your own and looking at a m fro th at works bo authors. We will learn wh elling perspective. ryt sto d compositional an e of the most famous Campers will look at som mic book history for heroes and villains in co h pen and ink drawings inspiration. Beginning wit will add sequential and for our storyboards, we of creating our own close-up images as part addition to classic exciting comic books. In nstruct flip books to comic books, we will co le in motion. show our own comic sty

Week 3: July 10

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Under the Sea

There is so muc h that we don’ t know about what’s un der the sea, w hich allows for an ab undance of cr eative freedom. In th is camp, we’ll explore nautical themes such as animal s, mythos and na ture. Campers w ill work with wat ercolors, sand , recyclable mat erials and mor e throughout th e week.

MPA SUMMER ART CAMPS

MPA 2023 Summer Art Camps

Week 2: July 5-7

STEAM, Art+N@ure

This camp focuses on the interrelations of art with science, technology, engineering and math. Campers will explore nature and biological imagery through watercolor, ink and acrylic.

Campers will take supervised nature walks into McLean Central Park for plein air sketching sessions of flora and fauna. They also will have the opportunity to collect leaves, flowers and other natural found objects to incorporate into their works.

Week 4: July 17-21

Surrealist

This camp is perfect for our campers with large imaginations and creativity, as the surreal art movement is all about creative expression. Students will learn about the Surrealist movement and look at works by Salvador Dali, Frida Kahlo and other movement pioneers. Campers will create artworks that could only exist in their dreams through 2-D and 3-D means.

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MPA SUMMER ART CAMPS

Week 5: July 24-28

Screen Printing

Join us for this first step into fabric design. Campers will dive into the world of screen printing and design their own shirts, fabrics and more!

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Week 7: August 7– 11

Magical & Mythical Cre@ures

Campers will spend this week wide varie explo ty of uniq u e methods in ring a works of a creating rt. They w ill have th opportunit e y to create pro methods th jects with at are diff erent from norm and be introdu the usual ced to inn ovative ne methods o w f creating !

Do you love stories about dragons, fairies, unicorns and other magical and mythical creatures? We will recreate some of these characters in our own imaginative masterpieces!

Campers will use color pencils, markers, paint, beads, feathers, special papers and other materials to construct 2D and 3D artworks starring our favorite characters either from literature or entirely from our imaginations.

MPA’s Counselor in Training Program 14-18 years Monday-Friday, 8:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m. $395 for each two-week program. Minimum commitment of two weeks required.

MPA’s Counselor in Training (CIT) Program has been developed to enrich the experience of older campers at our summer art camps. CITs, chosen by MPA to participate, will experience working with younger children in a day camp setting. This program is designed to encourage teaching and leadership skills. CITs will assist in planning and leading activities for our young campers. This opportunity is ideal for students interested in art, teaching and developing their leadership styles under the supervision of MPA’s master faculty.

For more information or to apply for a CIT position at MPA’s 2022 Summer Art Camps, please visit MPA’s website, mpaart.org.

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t to is quickly approaching. No he end of the school year t will tha m has a summer progra worry! The Old Firehouse Old e happy all summer. Th keep your child active and eks of offers your child eight we Firehouse Summer Camp to sign e sur rable experiences. Be fantastic trips and memo l out fast. up early as these weeks sel by phone or in t ways to register: online, There are three convenien e Rd., McLean, dg Bri Center, 1440 Chain person at the Old Firehouse Va. 22101. should be mmer Participant Contract The 2023 Old Firehouse Su er forms and day, June 9, 2023. All oth submitted no later than Fri le at the Old ail and will also be availab waivers will be sent via em p week.

Firehouse prior to your cam . to 6 p.m. through Friday from 8 a.m Camp will be held Monday tance of the dis the s will be later due to Return times on certain trip use Teen eho Fir rt and return to the Old trip’s location. Trips depa and cks sna ng additional money for Center. Campers may bri incidentals each day. nge due to Please Note: Trips may cha availability or on ati loc s, weather condition . Old Firehouse other unforeseeable issues effort to camp staff will make every as similar are s trip ensure replacement ally gin ori s trip as possible to the planned.

JUNE 19–23 8101.123 MONDAY TUESDAY

WAIVER REQUIRED

LUNCH INCLUDED

$475/$425 MCC DISTRICT RESIDENTS

JUNETEENTH HOLIDAY (NO CAMP) SPEEDWORLD

WEDNESDAY

DAVE & BUSTER’S

THURSDAY

BUSCH GARDENS

FRIDAY

KEY

OFC SUMMER CAMP TRIPS

FOR RISING 5TH-9TH GRADERS

SPLASHDOWN WATERPARK

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2

JUNE 26–30 8102.123

MONDAY

INDOOR TRAMPOLINE

TUESDAY

PHILLY FOOD TOUR

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

INTERACTIVE MUSEUM & MOVIE

JULY 5–7 8103.123

$450/$400 MCC DISTRICT RESIDENTS

MONDAY

4TH OF JULY HOLIDAY (NO CAMP)

TUESDAY

4TH OF JULY HOLIDAY (NO CAMP)

WEDNESDAY

HERSHEY PARK

THURSDAY

CRAYOLA FACTORY

FRIDAY

4

CITY CRUISE DC/BALTIMORE

JULY 10–14 8104.123

MONDAY TUESDAY

$475/$425 MCC DISTRICT RESIDENTS

BALTIMORE AQUARIUM & SCIENCE MUSEUM

OCEAN CITY

WEDNESDAY

SANDY SPRING ADVENTURE PARK

THURSDAY

TURKEY HILL & TIMELINE ARCADE

FRIDAY 18

THE RAGE ARENA WHITE WATER RAFTING

FRIDAY

3

$450/$400 MCC DISTRICT RESIDENTS

AUTOBAHN

JULY 17–21 8105.123

MONDAY

PIZZA UNIVERSITY

TUESDAY

SPLASH ISLAND

WEDNESDAY

DAVE & BUSTER’S

THURSDAY

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES BASEBALL

FRIDAY

ULTIMATE ARCHERY & MOVIE

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JULY 24–28 8106.123

MONDAY

KINGS DOMINION

WEDNESDAY

TREE TREKKERS

THURSDAY FRIDAY

ROLLER SKATING & MOVIE

$475/$425 MCC DISTRICT RESIDENTS

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY

MASSANUTTEN WATERPARK

JULY 31–AUGUST 4 8107.123

MONDAY

THURSDAY

$475/$425 MCC DISTRICT RESIDENTS

FUNLAND FAIRFAX

TUESDAY

7

$475/$425 MCC DISTRICT RESIDENTS

OFC SUMMER CAMP TRIPS

5

UPTOWN ALLEY & SPLATTER PAINT SPEEDWORLD TUBING iPLAY AMERICA INTERACTIVE MUSEUM & MOVIE

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OFC SUMMER CAMP TRIPS

8

AUGUST 7–11 8108.123 $475/$425 MCC DISTRICT RESIDENTS

MONDAY

CLIMB ZONE

TUESDAY

OCEAN CITY

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

DAVE & BUSTER’S BALTIMORE ORIOLES BASEBALL TOP GOLF & MOVIE

Old Firehouse Summer Camp Refund Policy • All withdrawals, refunds and cancellation requests MUST be submitted in writing to oldfirehouse@mcleancenter.org.

• If a camp program is canceled by the center, a full refund will be issued.

• Requests for withdrawals and/or cancellations received before Friday, April 7, 2023, will receive a full refund.

• Requests for withdrawals and/or cancellations received after Friday, April 7, 2023, will have an $100 processing fee deducted from the total refund paid to the patron.

• If a replacement can be found to fill the space vacated by the cancellation and/or withdrawal, the $100 processing fee will be refunded to the patron.

• If a replacement cannot be found, a refund of the processing fee will not be issued.

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Registration begins: Monday, Feb. 6, 2023 • Please make checks payable to McLean Community Center.

• Staple check for camp fees to this form. If faxing form, complete credit card information.

• Mail, fax, or bring form to: McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean, Va., 22101.

• PHONE: 703-744-9365, TTY: 711 • To register online or to submit an application by email, visit our website: mcleancenter.org.

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