6th graders are special! While some rising 6th graders are ready to jump into Middle School, others prefer one last summer with the comfort and familiarity of Primary School friends and programming. Please consider your student’s preference and development needs when choosing between session-long Fabulous Friends or à la carte Tweens and Teens programs.
Fabulous Friends honing in on favorites among their range of interests. These campers haven’t tried everything, but they have serious opinions about what they like. We have created a range of developmentally appropriate courses that challenge them to stretch themselves. Campers choose two classes that will comprise their morning schedule for the entire three-week session. In the afternoon, they choose daily from new selections—such as organized sports, arts and crafts, informal performances, and so much more—to ensure variety.
First-Period Choices (10:00 am – 11:45 am)
Codemaster: Campers learn the fundamentals of computer science, computer safety, sequences, loops, events, programming, front-end development, HTML, and CSS.
D&D: Join us for a thrilling summer of adventure in the world of Dungeons & Dragons! This class is perfect for budding heroes and heroines who love tabletop role-playing games, storytelling, and problem-solving. Learn the basics of D&D, create your own unique character, and embark on exciting quests filled with fantastical creatures, epic battles, and magical treasures. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to have fun and let your imagination soar!
Soccer Superstars: This is serious fun and serious soccer! Soccer has been a staple at Lowell’s camp for eons! The Front Field is akin to World Cup turf when counselors and campers get hold of a soccer ball. It’s all in good fun and great sportsmanship!
Literacy Leopards: This course is all about literacy! Campers will read books, write stories, and work on their own e-books. Using a digital program, campers can write, illustrate, and even record their own audio for original stories. It’s the perfect way to have tons of fun with reading, writing, and honing literacy skills.
Cooking: Unleash your inner chef and learn to cook delicious meals in our fun and interactive summer cooking class! Kids will learn basic cooking skills, knife safety, and how to follow recipes. We'll explore different cuisines, experiment with flavors, and create tasty dishes to share with friends and family. While we strive to accommodate all dietary restrictions, this class is designed for students who are open to exploring a variety of foods within their individual dietary needs.
Lowell Summer News: Campers act as roving reporters to bring you the story firsthand each week. Fashion Week, Rock, Paper, Scissors All-Star Week—you name it, these reporters will be live on the scene!
Keep it Krafty!: Campers go beyond basic cutting and pasting and get their hands dirty in longer-term, more complex crafts. Creative expression, time with friends, and fun projects will get the imagination going and result in countless take-home treasures.
Exploratorium: Become a mad scientist and explore the wonders of the world around you! Join us for a fun-filled summer of experiments, inventions, and scientific discoveries. From bubbling potions to rocket launches, we'll dive into exciting topics like chemistry, physics, biology, and engineering. Kids will learn through hands-on activities, games, and demonstrations.
Second-Period Choices (12:45 pm - 2:30 pm)
Game Design: Campers develop their critical thinking skills while designing games using Stencyl’s user-friendly drag-and-drop coding software. They learn Scratch coding language and program every aspect of their game while learning the basics of object-oriented programming.
D&D: Join us for a thrilling summer of adventure in the world of Dungeons & Dragons! This class is perfect for budding heroes and heroines who love tabletop role-playing games, storytelling, and problem-solving. Learn the basics of D&D, create your own unique character, and embark on exciting quests filled with fantastical creatures, epic battles, and magical treasures. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to have fun and let your imagination soar!
Sports: Get ready to score big! This action-packed summer program is designed to introduce kids to a variety of sports, including soccer, basketball, baseball, and volleyball. Through fun drills, games, and competitions, campers will develop their athletic skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
Number Ninjas: Math friends and foes are welcome to join this class for mind-bending fun. Through strategy games, puzzles, skills, and drills, campers will hone existing skills and broaden their general math ability and comfort with numbers. This mind gym will require campers to stretch their thinking and use their skills in fun team math challenges.
Cooking: Unleash your inner chef and learn to cook delicious meals in our fun and interactive summer cooking class! Kids will learn basic cooking skills, knife safety, and how to follow recipes. We'll explore different cuisines, experiment with flavors, and create tasty dishes to share with friends and family. While we strive to accommodate all dietary restrictions, this class is designed for students who are open to exploring a variety of foods within their individual dietary needs.
Lowell Summer News: Campers act as roving reporters to bring you the story firsthand each week. Fashion Week, Rock, Paper, Scissors All-Star Week—you name it, these reporters will be live on the scene!
Summertime Sketches: Unleash your inner artist and capture the beauty of summer with our "Summertime Sketches" class! Kids will learn a variety of art techniques, from drawing and painting to mixed media and sculpture. We'll explore nature, animals, and everyday objects to inspire creativity.
Critter Care: Campers learn to care for small critters such as chickens, guinea pigs, a corn snake, and more while creating a maze for the animals, having a race with the turtles, and trying their hands at animal training! Special animal visitors will round out this experience.
Grades
Rising 3rd to 6th Grade
Availability
Sessions 1, 2, 3, 4
Pricing
Session 1: $1,017.00 (prorated for camp closure on June 19)
Session 2: $1,017.00 (prorated for camp closure on July 4)
Campers will ride the Lowell School bus to a small stable in Lanham, MD for professional instruction in grooming, tacking, and performance. Professional riders and a retired teacher will provide basic horse knowledge, forming a solid foundation for any riding discipline. Intermediate instruction is also provided for students who have previous experience. Campers will leave for the stable mid-morning and return in time for afternoon activities on campus. Campers will be at Lowell for regular drop-off and pick-up each day.
Campers will explore parks and playgrounds in DC, Maryland, and Virginia for hiking, biking, and other fun activities. Inclement weather days will be spent participating in indoor activities on and off campus. Campers will start and end at Lowell each day.
Grades
Rising 3rd to 6th Grade
Availability
Sessions 1, 2, 3, 4
Pricing
Session 1: $- (prorated for camp closure on June 19)
Session 2: $- (prorated for camp closure on July 4)
This afternoon session will offer swim lessons, skill building, and pool games for campers already treading water and floating independently. Assessments on the first day of each camp session will ensure readiness for this program. Campers will be grouped and placed in ability groups.
Lights! Camera! Action! Campers will create their own destiny in this exciting course by picking, staging, and performing a musical theater showcase. With the help of seasoned counselors, all personalities and talents will have an opportunity to shine in a musical revue that will leave the audience in awe.
Registrants will receive notice of a pre-camp audition in early spring. Auditions are for characters only; campers interested in backstage work will not be required to audition. All campers will have a role in the show.
Lowell families receive a dedicated link via email for priority registration, valid from January 6 at 9 am to January 13 at 11:30 pm. On January 13, registration opens to the public at the link above.
SUMMER 2024
REGISTRATION DATES
Current Lowell Families: January 6 at 9 am to January 13 at 11:30 pm.
Wider community: January 13, registration opens to the public at the link above.
SESSION DATES
Session 1: June 16-27 (Camp Closed: 6/19, Juneteenth)
Session 2: June 30-July 11 (Camp Closed: 7/4)
Session 3: July 14-25
Session 4: July 28-August 8
CAMP HOURS
9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Daily (half-day schedule available for Rising Pre-Primary/Pre-K)