Spring break is just around the corner, and we know that finding the perfect environment for your kids to learn, play, and grow is a top priority. Whether you are looking for high-energy sports, creative arts, or hands-on STEAM exploration, our local community has incredible options.
This guide is your "one-stop shop" for the best camps in Arlington, Alexandria, and Newington. We’ve done the research, so you don’t have to!
How to Use This Guide:
- Browse by Category: From Faith-Based to Visual Arts, use our categories to find a camp that matches your child's interests.
- Plan Ahead: Many local camps fill up quickly! We recommend reaching out to directors early to secure your spot.
- Spread the Love: If you find a camp your family loves, be sure to tell them you found them on Macaroni KID Arlington-Alexandria!
Kid Create- Alexandria
Contact: Diane Greenbaum
Email: alexandriava@kidcreatestudio.com
Phone: 703-660-4814
Website: https://keap.page/vz740/kidcreate-studio-activities/9.html
Kidcreate Studio’s art camps are perfect for school breaks and Spring fun. Kids stay engaged with creative projects, build confidence, and connect with peers—all in a relaxed, age-appropriate environment.
Build a Schedule That's Right for Your Family. See options for mornings and afternoons, and extend where you need it with before-care and lunchtime.
Testimonial/Review: "We love Kidscreate! They have fantastic instructors and creative projects! And they have camps when there is no school, which is a huge help to working parents. I strongly recommend them!" - Facebook Review from Kendra Lee Davis
Pricing: Prices vary by activity - click on any activity for full details and pricing
Perfect Pointe Spring Break Dance Camps
Contact: Kelly Powers
Email: springfield@perfectpointe.com
Phone: 703-440-9000
Perfect Pointe Spring Break Dance Camps are offered for children ages 3–11 at our Springfield location. Camps run Monday–Friday, March 30–April 3, with morning, afternoon, and full-day options available, and families may register for individual days or multiple days based on their schedules.
Campers enjoy learning themed dances, games, a craft, and snack time, led by experienced instructors in a welcoming studio setting. Themes include Superheros, Swiftie, K-Pop Demon Hunters, Wicked, Descendants, Under the Sea, and Beach Blanket Bash, with different themes offered across morning and afternoon sessions, keeping campers engaged and excited throughout the week.
Member/Non-Member Pricing: Half Day $60/$64, Full Day $130/$140 (full day includes extended hours before and after camp)
Tennis Central Corp.
Contact: Alexis Baguelin
Email: booking@tenniscentral.net
Phone: 240-586-2374
Website: https://www.tenniscentralarlington.com/
We have three different age groups for our camps:
Spartans from 6-8 years old
Titans from 9-11 years old
Academy 12-16 years old
For each of the age groups above, we offer beginner-level options and advanced options :)
Week 1 - 6/22/26 - 6/26/26 - Thomas Jefferson CC
Week 2 - 6/29/26 - 7/2/26 - Wakefield HS
Week 3 - 7/6/26 - 7/10/26 - Wakefield HS
Week 4 - 7/13/26 - 7/17/26 - Thomas Jefferson CC
Week 5 - 7/20/26 - 7/24/26 - Thomas Jefferson CC
Week 6 - 7/27/26 - 7/31/26 - Jefferson MS
Week 7 - 8/3/26 - 8/7/26 - Jefferson MS
Week 8 - 8/10/26 - 8/14/26 - Qunicy Park
Week 9 - 8/17/26 - 8/21/26 - VA Highlands Park
Week 10 - 8/24/26-8/28/26 - VA Highlands Park
Testimonial/Review: "My kids, Greta (7 years-old) and Gabriel (6 years-old) spent most of the summer playing tennis with Tennis Central and I never once heard “I do not want go there”! Even after a long day of practice, they were always excited to go back the next day”.
“Tennis coaches at Tennis Central are phenomenal, high-level athletes and, to top it off, such wonderful, caring people. I was impressed by how fast the coaches were able to teach them to play. There was not a day that they did not improve. Every practice was a great combination of technical, mental, and physiological aspects of the play."
Pricing: $336 to $419, depending on the week
ETC's Storytellers Take the Stage!
Contact: Linz Moore
Email: info@educationaltheatrecompany.org
Phone: 703-271-0222
Website: https://www.educationaltheatrecompany.org/spring-break-camps
Grades: K - 5
Everyone has a story to tell, ETC is here to help you tell yours! Students will gain and strengthen their acting tools to become master storytellers. Students will work together to use their voices, bodies, and imaginations as they create unique characters and act out original stories. Families and friends will be invited to attend a final sharing on the last day of camp.
March 30 - April 3
9 am - 3 pm (AM & PM Extended Day available)
Location: Trinity Presbyterian Church
Pricing: $455
Pentagon MMA
Contact: Diana Nakarmi
Email: info@pentagonmma.com
Phone: (703) 521-1000
Website: https://pentagonmma.com/program/spring-and-summer-camp-northern-virginia/
Pentagon MMA’s Spring Camp in Arlington, VA, offers a high-energy mix of martial arts, weekly themes, and exciting field trips. Kids build confidence, stay active, and form new friendships in a safe and welcoming environment. Designed for ages 5 to 11, each week brings a unique blend of fun, structure, and positive challenges that support growth on and off the mats.
Pricing: $549 per week, including field trip fees
KidStrong Camp
Contact: Brittany Siles
Email: springfield.va@kidstrong.com
Phone: (703) 382-5392
Website: https://springfield.kidstrong.com/camps#register=camp
KidStrong Camps offer children ages 4-9 a high-energy, confidence-building experience led by certified coaches. Each day combines fun physical activities, games that promote strength and teamwork, STEAM projects, and daily awards to celebrate accomplishments. Beyond just keeping kids active while school is out, KidStrong Camp fosters social skills, resilience, and learning through movement, ensuring every camper leaves stronger, more confident, and with new friends.
Pricing: $450 for 5 full days of camp
