Rising Pre-Primary/Pre-Kindergarten

As of June 1, 2026, campers must be 2.75 years old for the half-day program and 3.5 years old for the full-day program. All campers must be completely potty-trained.

Pre-Primary campers explore, play, and learn together within dedicated indoor classrooms and an outdoor playground. Puzzles, balls, blocks, and other manipulatives stimulate their imaginative, cooperative play. For an added fee, full-day campers may be eligible for group swim lessons.
Schedule
  • 8:45 – 9 am: Arrival
  • 9:15 am: Morning Meeting
  • 9:45 am: Outdoor Activities
  • 10:30 am: Art Projects
  • 11 am: Dramatic Play
  • 11:30 am: Singing/Story Time
  • 12 pm: Outdoor Activities/Dismissal for half-day campers
  • 12:30 pm: Lunch
  • 1 pm: Relaxation
  • 1:45 pm: Activities/Projects
  • 2:15 pm: Singing/Story Time/Closing Meeting
  • 2:45 – 3 pm: Dismissal

Drop-off and Pick-up for Pre-Primary/Pre-K

Drop-off

Drop-off starts at 8:50 am. Adults dropping off should remain in their vehicles. Counselors will open doors and assist campers in exiting. Campers must exit the vehicle from the curb side; exiting on the driver’s side is prohibited. If you have siblings attending camp, the older sibling should be dropped off with the younger sibling.

Pick-up

Pick-up starts at 2:45 pm. Adults picking up should remain in their vehicles. Counselors will assist campers in getting into the vehicle. Campers must load into the vehicle from the curb side; loading on the driver’s side is prohibited. If you have siblings attending camp, the older sibling will always be with the younger sibling during carpool.


 
1640 Kalmia Road NW
Washington, DC 20012
202-577-2000