SUMMER ON THE HILL REGISTRATION
SUMMER ON THE HILL REGISTRATION
Registration for Summer 2024 is now open
Flint Hill Camps are organized into Academic & Enrichment, Athletic, and For-Credit Courses, as well as camp options with our partners Headfirst Summer Camps, D.C. United, and Washington Nationals
HOW TO REGISTER
Click on each box above to be directed towards the registration process for Flint Hill camps and each of our partners.
How to Contact Us
For any questions regarding the registration process or camp programs for Flint Hill Camps or our partners, please contact the emails below.
Flint Hill Camps: summerprograms@flinthill.org
Headfirst Summer Camps: customercare@headfirstcamps.com
D.C. United Camps: info@dcunitedsummercamps.com
Washington Nationals Camps: info@natssummercamps.com
HOW TO REGISTER
Click on each box above to be directed towards the registration process for Flint Hill camps and each of our partners.
How to Contact Us
For any questions regarding the registration process or camp programs for Flint Hill Camps or our partners, please contact the emails below.
Flint Hill Camps: summerprograms@flinthill.org
Headfirst Summer Camps: customercare@headfirstcamps.com
D.C. United Camps: info@dcunitedsummercamps.com
Washington Nationals Camps: info@natssummercamps.com
Minecraft
Academic & Enrichment
Take your Minecraft play to the next level. All levels of players will learn something new as they play alongside like-minded campers. Basic skills will be reinforced and intermediate and advanced skills will be taught as campers learn to use command blocks, the command line, how to create their own skins, and even make their own mods. Each camper will need a Minecraft account prior to the start of camp.
$440
Camp Start Date
June 17
Camp End Date
June 21
Time
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Grades
Rising 5 - 8
Cryptography
Academic & Enrichment
CryptoClub and Other Math Games hope to teach basic cryptography and other math games as applications of mathematics topics from the middle-grade curriculum. Students will engage in traditional pencil/paper games but also scavenger hunts and other types of active games.
$360
Camp Start Date
June 17
Camp End Date
June 21
Time
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Grades
Rising 4 - 8
Clay Camp: Mud n' Fire
Academic & Enrichment
Get fired up! Join in the fun this summer at the clay studio for a two week intensive in ceramics. This camp introduces young potters to a variety of construction, decorating and firing methods. Whether working to create sculpture, hand building forms, or on the potter's wheel, students learn in a supportive and small class setting with plenty of individual instruction and inspiration from one another as well as our teaching artists. Clay Camp is designed for all skill levels to develop technical ability with clay while exploring unique ideas and expressions. Each camper will create a body of work they can both use and admire for many years to come. We will host an exhibition of the artist's works at the conclusion of the session with a reception for all to come and enjoy the work and visit with our artists.
$1,250
Camp Start Date
June 17
Camp End Date
June 28
Time
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Grades
Rising 5 - 9
Clay Camp: Advanced
Academic & Enrichment
This camp offering provides an opportunity for returning potters to grow in their ceramic practice. Campers must have taken at least one previous year's Clay Camp to enroll. This group will be building on their foundation and previous experience to develop more refined skills as well as finished works in clay. Individual and group instruction will be provided to support the specific needs and interests of each camper. Come prepared to share the inspirations and questions that emerged from your first camp experience so we may investigate on a deeper level. Looking forward to seeing you back in the studio.
$1,250
Camp Start Date
June 17
Camp End Date
June 28
Time
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Grades
Rising 8 - 11
Robotics Session 1
Academic & Enrichment
Your child can spend a week exploring the fascinating world of robotics! Students will learn to design, build and program robots. Whether students are new to robotics or have years of experience, they will find robotics to be the most challenging fun they have ever had! Groups will be assigned based on grade level and ability.
$550
Camp Start Date
June 24
Camp End Date
June 28
Time
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Grades
Rising 5 - 9
Cyber Security
Academic & Enrichment
Take your computer skills to the next level. Learn to defend against the dark arts of computer hacking while learning useful computer skills such as; Linux command line, and bash scripting. Campers will learn to encode and decode secret messages. They will also be introduced to exciting cybersecurity competitions such as capture the flag and securing operating systems against hackers all within a safe sand-boxed environment.
$550
Camp Start Date
July 8
Camp End Date
July 12
Time
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Grades
Rising 5 - 9
Outdoor Adventures: Session 1
Academic & Enrichment
Campers are going to learn the basic principles of "leave no trace" and get to try a variety of outdoor activities which will give them the opportunity to take meaningful risks and move outside their comfort zones.
$575
Camp Start Date
July 8
Camp End Date
July 12
Time
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Grades
Rising 5 - 8
Culture World Tour
Academic & Enrichment
Are you interested in learning about cultures from around the world? Join this camp for a world tour, learning about different cultures, foods, entertainment, languages, and more! Flint Hill Teacher Sra. Curras Nieto will be leading this week long program, diving into what it means to respectfully learn about other cultures while engaging in fun, games, and education!
$450
Camp Start Date
July 8
Camp End Date
July 12
Time
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Grades
Rising 4 - 8
Intro to Video Game Design
Academic & Enrichment
Get set for an adventure in pixel worlds and blocky characters at our Beginner's Video Game Design Camp! You'll start from square one and learn to snap together block codes to bring your dream game to life. It's like building a LEGO set, but for making real video games that you can play! We'll show you how to cook up a game idea, draw out the action, and then click those ideas into place using super-fun block coding. Imagine making the ground move, the characters jump, and the points score with just a few clicks and drags – it's that easy! Don't worry if you've never coded before; we'll guide you through every step of the way as you make a game that could be the next big craze. Team up with new friends to brainstorm, build, and test out each other's games, learning and laughing as you go. By the time camp's over, you'll be on your way to being a block coding wizard, ready to create more games on your own. So grab your mouse and let's start the coding magic!
$450
Camp Start Date
July 8
Camp End Date
July 12
Time
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Grades
Rising 3 - 6
Robotics: Session 2
Academic & Enrichment
Your child can spend a week exploring the fascinating world of robotics! Students will learn to design, build and program robots. Whether students are new to robotics or have years of experience, they will find robotics to be the most challenging fun they have ever had! Groups will be assigned based on grade level and ability.
*The content of this session is a repeat of session 1 and not an "advanced" curriculum
$550
Camp Start Date
July 15
Camp End Date
July 19
Time
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Grades
Rising 5 - 9
Knitting for Beginners
Academic & Enrichment
Learn the basics of knitting. We will get together to learn how to interweave yarn to create a scarf using two needles. We will go over the basic stitch and work our way into making a scarf by the end of the week. Create your own statement piece for next winter, or a cute gift for a loved one!
$450
Camp Start Date
July 15
Camp End Date
July 19
Time
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Grades
Rising 4 - 8
Husky Adventures
Academic & Enrichment
This experience will take campers around the DC area including local hikes, exploring museums, team building courses, bowling, laser tag and other activities to keep them engaged and moving while experiencing team building activities.
$575
Camp Start Date
July 15
Camp End Date
July 19
Time
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Grades
Rising 5 - 9
Gaming: League of Legends
Academic & Enrichment
Join us and learn to play the largest cooperative online computer game, League of Legends. League of Legends is a Massive Multiplayer Online game. Teams of five players work together to achieve goals and defeat an opposing alliance. Each member of the team has a distinct role that takes timing and situation awareness to master. Players learn to cooperate as a team and make decisive decisions under pressure. This game helps develop communication skills and quicker reaction times. This camp is a great way for kids to make like-minded friends and gain confidence as they master a skill.
$550
Camp Start Date
July 22
Camp End Date
July 26
Time
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Grades
Rising 5 - 9
Outdoor Adventures: Advanced
Academic & Enrichment
Building on their prior Outdoor Adventures experiences campers will have the opportunity to complete more challenging hikes, climbs, and paddles. This will include excursions to Shenandoah National Park, Harpers Ferry, and Great Falls. This camp is for campers who have previously completed Outdoor Adventures I or who consider themselves to have more substantial hiking experience (6+ miles).
$575
Camp Start Date
July 22
Camp End Date
July 26
Time
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Grades
Rising 6 - 9
Intro to Language: Spanish & French
Academic & Enrichment
Are you thinking about taking a foreign language and can't decide on which one? Join us for this Spanish and French Camp! In this camp you will learn basics of each language, gain a glimpse into each culture, make simple recipes, and disect clips from classic Spanish and French films. You're sure to have a week of fun, learning, and culture while emerging with an idea of which language you would like to pursue!
$450
Camp Start Date
July 22
Camp End Date
July 26
Time
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Grades
Rising 5 - 7
Congressional App Design Challenge: Middle School
Academic & Enrichment
Embark on a tech adventure at our App Creation Summer Camp, where middle school students collaborate to transform their innovative ideas into functional apps for the Congressional App Challenge. In just one week, participants will master app development from concept to pitch, learn Agile methodologies, enhance problem-solving skills, and gain valuable experience in teamwork and project management. Campers will leave with a certificate of participation and potential recognition and a fully developed app that could be showcased in the U.S. Capitol Building and equipped with the confidence to navigate the complexities of software creation and competition readiness.
$300
Camp Start Date
July 22
Camp End Date
July 26
Time
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Grades
Rising 6 - 8
Middle School Writing and Grammar (AM)
Academic & Enrichment
Join this half day program to polish up on your writing and grammar skills ahead of the new school year! Work with Flint Hill Teacher Ms. Kade on basic skills in grammar, such as parts of speech and comma usage, and work on building strong arguments, supporting them with textual evidence, and formatting strong paragraphs! Instruction will meet campers at their level while using their hobbies and passions as topics!
$225
Camp Start Date
July 22
Camp End Date
July 26
Time
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Grades
Rising 6 - 8
Ancient Civilizations: Gaming
Academic & Enrichment
Learn a background of understanding on ancient empires while working on team building and analysis skills. Students will use video games to learn about ancient empires while learning how to cooperate and overcome obstacles with their teammates!
$450
Camp Start Date
July 22
Camp End Date
July 26
Time
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Grades
Rising 5 - 8
Algebra 2 Prep
Academic & Enrichment
Are you taking Algebra II next year, but your algebra skills feel a bit rusty? If so, our Math Department has created this course precisely for you. Refresh your skills just before school starts and enter your Algebra II classroom feeling confident and well prepared. You’ll be glad you did!
$225
Camp Start Date
July 29
Camp End Date
August 2
Time
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Grades
Rising 9 - 11
Outdoor Adventures: Session 2
Academic & Enrichment
Campers are going to learn the basic principles of "leave no trace" and get to try a variety of outdoor activities which will give them the opportunity to take meaningful risks and move outside their comfort zones.
$575
Camp Start Date
July 29
Camp End Date
August 2
Time
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Grades
Rising 9 - 11
Debate Camp (AM)
Academic & Enrichment
Campers will learn how to engage in meaningful conversation and argue in a respectful manner. We will focus on parliamentary procedures, research skills, oral debate, and how to form an argument.
$225
Camp Start Date
July 29
Camp End Date
August 2
Time
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Grades
Rising 5 - 8
Congressional App Design Challenge: Upper School
Academic & Enrichment
Embark on a tech adventure at our App Creation Summer Camp, where with a certificate of participation and potential recognition and high school students collaborate to transform their innovative ideas into functional apps for the Congressional App Challenge. In just one week, participants will master app development from concept to pitch, learn Agile methodologies, enhance problem-solving skills, and gain valuable experience in teamwork and project management. Campers will leave not only with a certificate of participation and potential recognition but also with a fully developed app that could be showcased in the U.S. Capitol Building and equipped with the confidence to navigate the complexities of software creation and competition readiness.
$300
Camp Start Date
July 29
Camp End Date
August 2
Time
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Grades
Rising 9 - 12
Experience the Middle School
Academic & Enrichment
In this half day camp, rising 7th grade students will spend the week on the Middle School campus familiarizing themselves with a multitude of strategies to hit the ground running in the fall. Participants will focus on time management, materials management, and active study strategies to support their transition to our Middle School. Sessions will include an introduction to assignment tracking methods, effective use of flashcards, games to support memory of material, managing written assignments, and active reading strategies.
$225
Camp Start Date
July 29
Camp End Date
August 2
Time
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Grades
Rising 7
Boys Lacrosse
Athletic
Join Flint Hill Head Lacrosse Coach Adam Rice and his staff, including current Flint Hill lacrosse players, for a week of lacrosse instruction and playing! The camp is geared for both the beginner, and for the experienced player. The camp will focus on teaching fundamentals and specific positional work as well as team concepts. Goals for the boys' include both having fun and improving at the same time. Campers will need to provide their own equipment (stick, helmet, gloves, arm pads and shoulder pads). Come spend a week this summer improving your game or trying lacrosse for the first time!
$360
Camp Start Date
June 17
Camp End Date
June 21
Time
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Grades
Rising 4 - 8
Middle School Intro to Tennis
Academic & Enrichment
Are you ready to try a new sport? Join Flint Hill Middle School Tennis Coach Joan Kade for this half day camp focused on learning the rules of tennis, fundamentals of your swing, and situational strategy, while focusing on fun, exercise and learning!
$180
Camp Start Date
June 17
Camp End Date
June 21
Time
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Grades
Rising 7 - 8
Volleyball: Grades 5 - 8
Athletic
Our motto is to develop players into the best volleyball athletes they can be. With our excellent playing and coaching expertise, our staff will technically refine each individual and provide them with the knowledge, discipline, work ethic, leadership and competitive edge needed to take them to the next level on the volleyball court and in the classroom.
$225
Camp Start Date
June 24
Camp End Date
June 28
Time
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Grades
Rising 5 - 8
Volleyball: Grades 9 -12
Academic & Enrichment
Our motto is to develop players into the best volleyball athletes they can be. With our excellent playing and coaching expertise, our staff will technically refine each individual and provide them with the knowledge, discipline, work ethic, leadership and competitive edge needed to take them to the next level on the volleyball court and in the classroom.
$225
Camp Start Date
June 24
Camp End Date
June 28
Time
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Grades
Rising 9 - 12
Flint Hill's Elite Flag Football Camp
Athletic
Join Flint Hill’s very own Head Coach Peterson and his staff for the first annual Flint Hill Flag Football Camp emphasizing good sportsmanship, the importance of teamwork – and most important – FUN! Whether you're experienced or new to the game, this is the camp for you. Campers will get a great experience focusing on basic football skills, games, agility and position training. Throughout the week of camp, the athletes will be guided by varsity football players.
$450
Camp Start Date
June 24
Camp End Date
June 28
Time
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Grades
Rising 5 - 9
Boys Basketball: Session 1
Athletic
Join coach Rico Reed, longtime Flint Hill Boys' Varsity Basketball Coach, his staff, and members of his team for a week of skills & fundamentals, fullcourt games, and group activities to improve your campers individual and team skills in this week long basketball camp. Campers will work to improve together, regardless of the skill level with which they enter camp.
$450
Camp Start Date
July 8
Camp End Date
July 12
Time
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Grades
Rising 3 - 9
Girls Basketball
Athletic
The 2022-2023 ISL-A champion Flint Hill Huskies varsity girls basketball team and head coach Sedrick Winston are hosting a summer basketball camp for 3rd-8th graders. The camp will provide an opportunity for young girls to learn the fundamentals of basketball, improve their skills, and have fun in a supportive and inclusive environment. Campers will receive expert coaching from the Flint Hill Huskies varsity girls basketball team and will participate in various drills, games, and competitions.
$450
Camp Start Date
July 15
Camp End Date
July 19
Time
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Grades
Rising 3 - 9
Boys Basketball: Session 2
Athletic
Join coach Rico Reed, longtime Flint Hill Boys' Varsity Basketball Coach, his staff, and members of his team for a week of skills & fundamentals, fullcourt games, and group activities to improve your campers individual and team skills in this week long basketball camp. Campers will work to improve together, regardless of the skill level with which they enter camp.
$450
Camp Start Date
July 22
Camp End Date
July 26
Time
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Grades
Rising 3 - 9
Geometry
Academic: For Credit
In this for-credit course, students engage in lessons that focus on developing the critical thinking skills and habits of mind to solve advanced math problems. Taught through the use of exploration, pattern recognition, and technology, students will develop ideas and experiences that lead to formal geometric proofs and postulates. Creative problem-solving and ingenuity are critical skills for the course. Students will receive instruction and feedback on their development of these skills. Investigations include an introduction to the language of Geometry, recognition of invariants, congruence, areas and volumes, similarity, and circles. Students are required to meet expectations in understanding and mastering concepts, and developing independent applications. Students use the TI graphing calculator in the course. Non-Flint Hill students who complete this course receive Letter of Completion and not a Flint Hill Transcript.(1 Year Credit)
$2,250
Camp Start Date
June 17
Camp End Date
July 23
Time
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Grades
Rising 9 - 12
Algebra 2
Academic: For Credit
"This for-credit courses builds upon the fundamental concepts of variables, expressions, equations and graphs studied in first-year algebra. The properties and applications of numbers, graphs, expressions, equations, inequalities and functions are stressed. In addition, students are introduced to the concepts and applications of triangular and circular trigonometry. Applications of mathematics to real-world problems, effective reasoning skills and problem-solving strategies are emphasized. The following skills and abilities are given high priority: to make connections between the mathematical concepts studied and other subject areas, to use mathematical language when modeling situations, to effectively and efficiently use a graphing calculator and other applicable technology, and to analyze and avoid common errors. Students need to be able to make connections between the mathematical concepts studied and other subject areas, to use mathematical language when modeling situations, to effectively and efficiently use a graphing calculator and other applicable technology, and to analyze and avoid common errors. Students are required to meet expectations in understanding and mastering concepts, and developing independent applications. This course does not have NCAA approval as a core course for potential Division I and II athletes. Non-Flint Hill students who complete this course receive Letter of Completion and not a Flint Hill Transcript. (1 Year Credit)"
$2,250
Camp Start Date
June 17
Camp End Date
July 23
Time
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Grades
Rising 9 - 11
"At Flint Hill, we are proud to be able to offer engaging, fun, and educational summer experiences for our full community. From day camp, multi-sport, and STEM experiences for the younger members of our community to athletic and enrichment programs for our early adolescent years to For-Credit and Academic Prep Courses for our Upper School aged students, we are happy to offer age-appropriate options for every level of our community."
- Matt McCoart, Director of After School & Summer Programs