Beltway Bambinos

October 7: Mini-chess camp at Chevy Chase Community Center
The DC State Chess Federation is offering a FREE (donations accepted) mini-chess camp, for children K-12, who are beginners and advanced players. The mini-camp is from 9am-12pm on Thursday October 7, 2021, at the tables outside of the Chevy Chase Community Center (next to the Chevy Chase Library), located at 5601 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015. Space is limited to 12 participants so please register early. To register, please send an email.

October 7 & 8: Urban Adventure Squad- Tree Science & Creative Writing
This is a two-day program; you’re registering for both days for DCPS Conference Day and Professional Development Day. Urban Adventure Squad (UAS) is a Washington, D.C.-based 501(c)(3) non-profit education organization. They support schools and school communities with neighborhood-based, hands-on learning programs that focus on the outdoors. They also offer full-day programs during out-of-school time, such as on professional development days and federal holidays, as well as during school breaks. 

October 7, 8 & 11: CityDance
No School Day Camps for Pre-K through 2nd graders. Have a fun day dancing, crafting and learning a little dance appreciation. Camp is from 9am-3pm with a capacity of 15.

October 7, 8 & 11: Mini Camp at Hoop ED
Sports overload for girls and boys ages 5 – 13 from 9:00am-3:00pm with option for after care.

October 7, 8 & 11: Soccer camp with DC Way
DC Way is excited to start One Day Camps every Wednesday, short holidays, and most teacher workdays during your child’s day off of school! DC Way’s camps provide a fun, positive, safe, and competitive environment for all players. Our philosophy is that players learn best when they are having fun. We use simple and engaging games to challenge players and teach them essential skills. We develop both physical and cognitive skills through fast-paced fun drills and games.

October 8: Red Panda Art Studio
School is out, art is on! Join on 10/8 for an all outdoors slime lab and messy art-inspired workshop from 9:30am-1:30pm at Westmoreland Hills Park! There will be access to the Little House for bathroom use. Workshop is weather dependent. Masks are required and distancing procedures will be in place. Ages 5-10.

October 11: Urban Adventure Squad- Hiking through History Exploring the Nacotchtank American Indians
Urban Adventure Squad (UAS) is a Washington, D.C.-based 501(c)(3) non-profit education organization. They support schools and school communities with neighborhood-based, hands-on learning programs that focus on the outdoors. They also offer full-day programs during out-of-school time, such as on professional development days and federal holidays, as well as during school breaks. 

October 11: Guitar & Ukulele with the National Conservatory of Arts
Offering year around music and art camps for ages 6 thru 14, the National Conservatory of Arts has no-school/out of school camps, winter camps, and spring break camps. Camps feature real music instruction, as well as arts and crafts.

October 11: Soccer camp with DC Soccer Club
DC Soccer Club, formerly known as DC Stoddert, is holding a Fall Break Camp. Fall Break Camp is open to players in 1st-6th grade and all levels of soccer experience. The camp will be run by professional coaches and will focus on fast footwork, defending with confidence, agility, and more. Fall Break Camp will be held on October 11th at Jelleff Rec Center, with half-day and full-day offerings.

October 11: Busy Bees Chevy Chase & Falls Church
If your child is under 48″ this is the place for them to get their wiggles out!

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