Summer camps at the Smithsonian offer something for everyone. The
Smithsonian Resident Associates sponsors full- and half-day summer camp programs for children in grades K-8 guiding them in the exploration of Washington, DC’s
Smithsonian museums, the
National Mall, and other regional sites. The camps focus on a specific theme such as computer technology, video arts, music & dance, exploration of other lands & outer space, theater, photography, and art. A teacher assistant program is offered for ages 15 and up.
Smithsonian Camp Schedules
Camps are offered in a one week sessions from Monday, June 18 through Friday, August 17, 2012. Half-day and Full-day programs are available. Half-day sessions are from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m. Full-day sessions are from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
The full-day camps include a supervised brown-bag lunch hour. Half-day sessions include a snack time. An After-Camp Program is available from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Pre-registration is required.
Camp Descriptions
For information about the specific programs,
See the website for the Smithsonian Resident Associates.
Camp Meeting Location
Drop-off and pick-up place is the entrance of the
Smithsonian's S. Dillon Ripley Center at 1100 Jefferson Drive, SW Washington, DC. (202) 357-3030.
Cost
The Smithsonian encourages you to become a Smithsonian Resident Associate by offering a $50 discount per week to members. (The cost of a one-year family membership is $50)
Half-day camps are $175 for members and $233 for General Admission.
Full-day camps are $350-$360 for members and $408-$418 for General Admission.
Registration
Registration for Summer Camp 2012 begins February 8!
Online registration is now available. If you have questions, call (202) 357-3030.
