Academic Activities Near Me

Get ready for an exhilarating summer at Falcon Camp Newspaper! Discover your inner journalist as you master the art of writing, interviewing, and photography. Campers will hone their writing skills and craft captivating stories. By the end of the week, these budding journalists will produce their very own edition of La Salle's award-winning Falconer newspaper!

Spanish Class - More adventures come to life through imaginary play in this multi-age play class. A perfect opportunity for siblings to experience class together, or for children to practice more diverse social skills like leadership and peer modeling.

Gentle, Grown-up & Me Routine-Based Enrichment for Ages. Each day features a different emphasis, while children experience all core activities daily such as cooking, science, art, and reading. With Open Play after in our immersive learning play space.

Join us this for an exciting journey into the Spanish language and culture with our new theme, "Conecta y Exprésate" (Connect & Express Yourself!) Students will bring Spanish to life through creative storytelling, hands-on projects, and real-world conversations. Open to all proficiency levels, our program helps students build confidence and communicate in meaningful ways. 🌟 Highlights: • Story-powered learning • Creative output • Confidence in speaking Register today to help your child connect, create, and grow in Spanish! Benefits of Joining: Improve Spanish Proficiency: Through fun activities and hands-on projects. Cultural Understanding: Gain insight into Spanish-speaking cultures. Social Connections: Meet new friends and practice Spanish in a supportive group setting. Confidence Building: Enhance your speaking and comprehension skills in a relaxed environment. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity for your child to make friends and enjoy expanding his/her mind. Register today to give your child the bilingual advantage! Refund Policy ---- Our budget is based upon a student’s enrollment for an entire semester. Each child registered occupies a place that would otherwise be taken by another child paying in full. Therefore, in the event of cancellation, we offer full refunds only prior to the second class. Following the second class, no refunds will be issued. Online service fee is non-refundable. Behavior Policy ---- Brilliant Bilingual's Spanish Club has basic rules of behavior, including respecting others and materials. These rules are reviewed regularly with students. Disrespectful behavior, foul, hurtful language, violence or other disruptions will not be tolerated. Brilliant Bilingual reserves the right to remove students from the club without refunding payment in the event of repeated misbehavior. Tardy Policy ---- Spanish Club ends at 3:15pm. Parents who pick their students up directly after Spanish Club must be ready to pick them up at 3:15pm. Any parent or responsible caregiver who does not pick up their student by 3:30pm will be charged a late fee of $1/minute. Late fees will automatically be applied to the card placed on file at the time of registration. School Closure Policy ---- Brilliant Bilingual clubs may close/cancel clubs due to certain circumstances (Extreme Weather Conditions, Natural Disasters, Infrastructure Problems). Parents/guardians will be informed via SMS or mobile notifications and email announcements. Make-up classes may or may not take place, depending on the nature of the closure and the school's assessment. All enrollment fees paid are non-refundable.

16 hours of drop-in childcare with coworking included.

Enjoy a well-rounded summer at NoVA PlayLabs and avoid the summer brain drain. Our Summer Camps offer a good mix of fun and academics, learning and chill time, and quiet activities and active play. We will spend time outside playing and eating snacks and lunch. Students will be grouped by grade level and rotate among different stations. We maintain a small 1:8 instructor/student ratio in order to give personalized attention to each student. For ages 5-14. Please pack two snacks, a lunch, and a water bottle (water refilling station is available). NO phones or tablets are allowed. Parents may call or text at any time (571-250-7719) to ask about their kids. 🤧 Our make-up policy for illness is very generous in order to encourage sick students to stay home 💲Fees are non refundable, but can be used towards another week, based on availability. 👶👶 Early Registration discount does not apply to the sibling discount. Final fee for the sibling is $325 and the discount will be refunded to you.

Enjoy a well-rounded summer at NoVA PlayLabs and avoid the summer brain drain. Our Summer Camps offer a good mix of fun and academics, learning and chill time, and quiet activities and active play. We will spend time outside playing and eating snacks and lunch. Students will be grouped by grade level and rotate among different stations. We maintain a small 1:8 instructor/student ratio in order to give personalized attention to each student. For ages 5-14. Please pack two snacks, a lunch, and a water bottle (water refilling station is available). NO phones or tablets are allowed. Parents may call or text at any time (571-250-7719) to ask about their kids. 🤧 Our make-up policy for illness is very generous in order to encourage sick students to stay home 💲Fees are non refundable, but can be used towards another week, based on availability. 👶👶 Early Registration discount does not apply to the sibling discount. Final fee for the sibling is $325 and the discount will be refunded to you.

Free for Members to attend! March is reading month. All this week we celebrate Dr. Seuss. Enjoy some unstructured FUN on our play floor! This is a great opportunity for your little one to explore and build confidence while spending that toddler energy.

Test-

SPEECH & LANGUAGE GROUP Led by Kristyn Sequeira — M.S. CCC-SLP | 12+ Years of Experience This interactive speech and language group is designed to support children who need a boost in understanding and using spoken language. Through fun, purposeful activities, children work on expanding vocabulary, forming longer sentences, retelling stories, sequencing events, following multi-step directions, and engaging in meaningful conversations. Each session is tailored to your child’s individual language goals and includes: - Play-based activities that make learning language fun - Evidence-based strategies to improve comprehension and expression - Support for social interaction, turn-taking, and functional communication This group builds foundational skills that support success at school, at home, and in everyday life. If your child could benefit from extra support in expressive and receptive language, this is a wonderful opportunity to grow in a nurturing, supportive setting. *For the greatest therapeutic benefit, it is highly encouraged that families register for at least 4 consecutive sessions. Consistent attendance supports skill development, continuity of care, and measurable progress in speech and language goals. Payment & Policies 1. All sessions are privately paid. We do not accept insurance. 2. A Superbill can be provided upon request for you to submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement. 3. Full payment is required prior to attending each session. Requirements for Participation: - A signed waiver for all participants - Sessions must be booked at least 24 hours in advance - Socks are required for both children and adults

SENSORY-MOTOR GROUP Led by Kelly McDonald — M.S. in Occupational Therapy | 20 Years of Experience Our Sensory Motor Group supports young children in building the foundational skills they need for play, learning, and everyday life—through a playful approach. Led by a licensed pediatric occupational therapist, this small group helps children strengthen: 🌟 Sensory processing and self-regulation 🌟 Fine motor skills (cutting, grasping, pre-writing) 🌟 Core strength, balance, and coordination 🌟 Following directions and daily routines 🌟 Emotional regulation and expressing feelings 🌟 Social skills and making friends Each session includes movement, sensory-rich play, calming strategies, crafts, and games that help children learn to understand their bodies, manage big feelings, and interact positively with peers. Perfect for children who need support with sensory processing, experience big emotions, or benefit from extra help with focus, transitions, or motor skills—in a nurturing and fun environment. ★ This class meets once a week for 4 consecutive weeks. 👉 First-time families may try one introductory class at a discounted rate ($25)! If you and your child find it to be a good fit, you are invited to register for a 4-class consecutive package. These sessions build on each other to offer maximum benefit through consistent participation.

A safe and supportive environment for youth to complete their homework and engage in fun, educational activities. We provide help with homework, study groups, tutoring, and life skills. In addition we inspire life coaching exercises in financial literacy, fitness and nutrition, faith basics, entrepreneurship and family relationship. Spend the day with us and then enroll in our program. The program has available enrollment is Monday -Friday 3:00-6:00. We are looking forward to meeting

Here at Tarzan Futbol Academy, we are all about development. Our small-group training program is specifically designed towards improving on the "ball familiarity" aspect . That means the basic fundamentals of football are gradually increased and applied to all exercises and games involving the sport. We will work hard to showcase your child's unique skill set and abilities as they are brought to the surface. By developing confidence and game readiness, your future star will be able to jump onto a team more than prepared.

We are excited to spend the week being creative, building community and making friendships. Drop Off is from 9am-9:30 and pick up is between 3:30-4:00pm. During our days together at Hilltop Creative Summer Camp we will start our mornings off with free exploration, morning greetings, snack and an indoor creative activity. Nature is a huge focus of Hilltop Creative. We will have outdoor time on neighborhood hikes and also will visit our local playgrounds and recreational areas Bernal Heights, Holly Park and St Mary's. Towards the end of the day we will gather indoors and will have an afternoon snack provided by Hilltop Creative.

We are excited to spend the week being creative, building community and making friendships. Drop Off is from 9am-9:30 and pick up is between 3:30-4:00pm. During our days together at Hilltop Creative Summer Camp we will start our mornings off with free exploration, morning greetings, snack and an indoor creative activity. Nature is a huge focus of Hilltop Creative. We will have outdoor time on neighborhood hikes and also will visit our local playgrounds and recreational areas Bernal Heights, Holly Park and St Mary's. Towards the end of the day we will gather indoors and will have an afternoon snack provided by Hilltop Creative.

We are excited to spend the week being creative, building community and making friendships. Drop Off is from 9am-9:30 and pick up is between 3:30-4:00pm. During our days together at Hilltop Creative Summer Camp we will start our mornings off with free exploration, morning greetings, snack and an indoor creative activity. Nature is a huge focus of Hilltop Creative. We will have outdoor time on neighborhood hikes and also will visit our local playgrounds and recreational areas Bernal Heights, Holly Park and St Mary's. Towards the end of the day we will gather indoors and will have an afternoon snack provided by Hilltop Creative.

We are excited to spend the week being creative, building community and making friendships. Drop Off is from 9am-9:30 and pick up is between 3:30-4:00pm. During our days together at Hilltop Creative Summer Camp we will start our mornings off with free exploration, morning greetings, snack and an indoor creative activity. Nature is a huge focus of Hilltop Creative. We will have outdoor time on neighborhood hikes and also will visit our local playgrounds and recreational areas Bernal Heights, Holly Park and St Mary's. Towards the end of the day we will gather indoors and will have an afternoon snack provided by Hilltop Creative.

**MUST BE RISING GRADES 2-4! No exceptions! Northern VA/DMV Area! We are back for the Ultimate IN-PERSON Summer Program for your kids in our awesome CENTER in Reston, VA! Public speaking skills are absolutely ESSENTIAL to academia, future career success, and to simply making friends or standing up for yourself! In this 5 day, 3-hours per day program, we will have a TON of fun covering: - How to best PERFORM in ANY type of public speaking situation! - How to conquer any level of NERVOUSNESS! - How to STRUCTURE any type of speech! - The Fundamentals of Persuasive Speech, Storytelling, and Impromptu Speech! - Intro to Debate Concepts! Every day, the students will have multiple opportunities to practice what WE preach and receive feedback! Our 3-Hour day is broken into: Part I (1-1.5 hours) - Ice Breaker Activity - Lesson for the day - Practice through Game or Structured Assignment in Breakout Sessions! BREAK (15 minutes: Please bring a drink and snack.) Part II: Group Discussion of Previous Exercise/Lessons Lesson Cont. Practice through Games or Structured Assignment in Breakout Sessions! Receive individualized feedback and practice to capture it! Wrap-Up We ALWAYS have at least two instructors! For this one, Highest Speak’s founder herself, Sumedha Bahri (Patent Attorney, Adjunct Professor, Keynote Speaker, and Stand-Up Comic) will be instructing along with one or more of Highest Speak’s amazingly fun instructors! This WILL sell out FAST! Reserve your spot TODAY! This is the greatest skill you can give your kids, while they have an absolute blast! ***NO prerequisites necessary! Previous and New Students will ALL benefit from this program! Our exercises differ from previous camp years, so previous students will still have a new experience!

This monthly class specializes in teaching basic pastry & baking techniques, including creaming, folding, whisking & beating, cutting in, kneading, and sifting. We also teach how to measure properly and the difference between measuring dry and wet ingredients. We create everything from scratch, and tastings are always included. Baked Favs Menu Wk 1: Donuts...Cake & Yeast Wk 2: Funnel Cakes with Fresh Strawberry Compote Wk 3: French Beignets Wk 4: Italian Zeppole's

Kids FAVS DAILY - Week 1 MENU A full week of the food kids love most! Lil' Chefs will cook and bake classics like cookies, mac & cheese, fluffy pancakes, cupcakes, pizza, burritos, sliders, donuts, crispy French fries - and plenty of surprise favorites. Comfort food heaven, made from scratch! (Note: The menu is subject to change based on ingredient availability.) ABOUT SUMMER CAMP: Whether your child likes to bake, create, roast, sauté, fry, or blend, we have a camp for all interests. Our camps are organized into 3 age groups, so all chefs team up with their peers. All chefs will get to taste everything that they cook. All recipes will be sent home for later preparation. A child may also pack up any uneaten tastings to share at home. This is a hands-on cooking camp. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit our FAQ page at https://lilchefschool.com/kids-cooking-summer-camp-faq.html Please view our full list of Summer Camps at https://lilchefschool.com/kids-cooking-summer-camp-schedule-registration.html PLEASE NOTE: **We are a nut-free school and can accommodate ONLY and ALL nut allergies. We cannot accommodate any other allergies and/or food restrictions. If children have gluten or dairy sensitivity, they can participate but cannot taste. ** If a class/camp is not filled, we will combine age groups as we see appropriate and assign a task(s) based on skill level. For our Tiny Chefs ages 4-6, we use time fillers because our little ones get tired of cooking for 3 hours, and/or it is difficult to keep their attention for this long period. So, our Chefs will play games, or let our Tiny Chefs color, or play other food-related games to finish our time. Unless you purchase a 30-minute Pre-Care pass, you may arrive NO MORE THAN 10 minutes early for check-in, and you MUST stay with your child until the start of camp. Also, unless you purchase an After-Care pass, any guardian who is late picking up their child will be charged $50 for every 10-minute increment upon completion of the camp – unless we are notified of the tardiness in advance. Refund Policy Please be advised that summer camp fees are non-refundable, and all sales are final. If advance notice is given, you may transfer it to a different week, if available. A $10 transfer fee will apply.

French Cafe - Week 5 SUMMER CAMP MENU Bienvenue! Lil' Chefs will experience classic French café cuisine by making homemade crepes, beignets, Chicken Cordon Bleu, elegant tarts, and freshly baked baguettes. A delicious introduction to French cooking and baking. (Note: The menu is subject to change based on ingredient availability.) ABOUT SUMMER CAMP: Whether your child likes to bake, create, roast, sauté, fry, or blend, we have a camp for all interests. Our camps are organized into 3 age groups, so all chefs team up with their peers. All chefs will get to taste everything that they cook. All recipes will be sent home for later preparation. A child may also pack up any uneaten tastings to share at home. This is a hands-on cooking camp. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit our FAQ page at https://lilchefschool.com/kids-cooking-summer-camp-faq.html Please view our full list of Summer Camps at https://lilchefschool.com/kids-cooking-summer-camp-schedule-registration.html PLEASE NOTE: **We are a nut-free school and can accommodate ONLY and ALL nut allergies. We cannot accommodate any other allergies and/or food restrictions. If children have gluten or dairy sensitivity, they can participate but cannot taste. ** If a class/camp is not filled, we will combine age groups as we see appropriate and assign a task(s) based on skill level. For our Tiny Chefs ages 4-6, we use time fillers because our little ones get tired of cooking for 3 hours, and/or it is difficult to keep their attention for this long period. So, our Chefs will play games, or let our Tiny Chefs color, or play other food-related games to finish our time. Unless you purchase a 30-minute Pre-Care pass, you may arrive NO MORE THAN 10 minutes early for check-in, and you MUST stay with your child until the start of camp. Also, unless you purchase an After-Care pass, any guardian who is late picking up their child will be charged $50 for every 10-minute increment upon completion of the camp – unless we are notified of the tardiness in advance. Refund Policy Please be advised that summer camp fees are non-refundable, and all sales are final. If advance notice is given, you may transfer it to a different week, if available. A $10 transfer fee will apply.