"My son loves attending Discovery Oaks Academy. He would wake up each morning of camp and ask me to hurry so he wouldn't miss anything at camp. Discovery Oaks is a wonderful school with caring teachers and staff." --Cynthia M.

"My son loved the expanisve playground and learned so much during summer camp!"--Sandy R.

 

Discovery Oaks Academy Summer Camp 2010: Everyday an Adventure

 

June 21 - August 20, 2010
One Week Camp Sessions!

 

It's time to register your child for summer fun! Join us this summer we make friends with Flat Stanley, the beloved character of the books by Jeff Brown. The adventures of Flat Stanley are fun and allow us to incorporate the literacy component into our Summer Camp themes. Flat Stanley will come along with us on the many adverntures of Summer Camp and he will also spark your child's interest in geography and travel. The nine-week summer camp begins the week of June 21-25 and ends the week of August 16-20. We promise your children "Everyday an Adventure" they won't want to miss!

Week 1 - June 21 - June 25 –Meet Flat Stanley

Week 2 - June 2 8– July 2 –Spectacular Sports and Games

Week 3 - July 5 - July 9 –Alien Adventure

Week 4 - July 12 - July 16 –The Great Outdoors

Week 5 - July 19 - July 23 –Museum Madness

Week 6 - July 26 - July 30 –Animal World

Week 7 – August 2 - August 6 –Water, Water, Everywhere

Week 8 - August 9 - August 13 –Magic Moments

Week 9 - August 16 - August 20 –Postcards from Flat Stanley


FUN AND ADVENTURE
Each camp day is filled with fun activities to enrich the mind and spirit. Our weeks of adventure will include imaginative fun, arts and crafts, music and movement, science projects, special snacks and outdoor play. All campers will enjoy outdoor water play and activities.

SWIM TIME
Each day (weather permitting) Preschool and Pre-K children will have fun in the splash pools and sprinklers on our spacious age-appropriate playground. The Kindergarten and Elementary children will enjoy a combination of outdoor water play and activities, and afternoon swimming at The Sterling Park Golf, Swim and Tennis Club.

LIVE PERFORMANCES
Each week your child will be treated to a wonderful exhibition or performance presented by local performers. The performances enhance the summer camp experience for your child. A complete list of the shows will be published once we receive final confirmation from the performers.

Our Kindergarten and Elementary campers will also have off-site field trips to enhance the weekly camp themes. Everyday an adventure in learning and fun!

OpenCamp Information

Dates of Summer Camp

Summer Camp begins on June 21, 2010 and end August 20, 2010. Camp consists of nine (9) one-week sessions. Camp weeks begin on Monday and end on Friday. All camp weeks are offered as a five-day camp week. We also offer a three-day Preschool and Pre-K (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) camp only option. There will be no camp on Monday, July 5 so week 3 will be offered as a 4-day camp week. You may register for one, a few, or all nine camp weeks.

The Academy is CLOSED the weeks of August 23 and August 30, 2010, so that teachers can prepare for the school year. The first day of school is Tuesday, September 7, 2010.

Lunch

Summer CampsAll campers have the option to purchase lunch from the Academy at $2.50 per lunch or to bring a nutritional bag lunch from home. Soda and candy are not permitted at camp.

Reminder - Discovery Oaks Academy is a Peanut-Free School.

OpenSummer Camp Registration Information

All Summer Camp openings are filled on a first come, first served basis. Enrollment is limited, so please register early.

To Enroll Your Child for Summer Camp you will need the following information:

  • Registration Form– Please fill in all the blank spaces and sign and date this form. Indicate the session(s) your child will attend. A non-refundable $25 registration fee is due at time of registration. This fee covers registration for all camp weeks and includes the camp t-shirt to be worn on designated camp days.
    A check made payable to Discovery Oaks Academy should be submitted with this form.
  • Weekly Camp Fee -- The weekly camp fees include tuition and activity fees (paid at time of registration). Please contact our office for information on camp tuition, before and after care, late fees, and other financial matters.
  • Enrollment Form – This form is a two-sided form (please complete front and back) and must include a Parent Signature. NEW STUDENTS must submit an original birth certificate as proof of identity. (We will look at this document, record the information and return it to you.)
  • Health Form - All campers will be required to have a current Commonweatlh of Virginia School Entrance Health Form on file. All three parts of this form must be completed including the Comprehensive Physical Exam Report and Certification of Immunization. We must have a copy of this form on file prior to your child beginning camp.

All forms are available upon request by calling 703-430-2781.

The Registration and Enrollment Forms must be submitted at the time of registration. Payment for summer camp registration fee and a deposit for each camp session that your child is attending should accompany the paperwork.


We look forward to having your child join us!