Start Thinking Summer, Sidwell Summer!
Sidwell Summer offers participants a variety of enriching opportunities consistent with the values of Sidwell Friends School. These values include a commitment to diversity while respecting the individual; the stimulation of intellectual and personal growth; and the building of our summer camp community.
06/01/2026
Happy June ☀️!
We are ONE week away from launching Sidwell Summer 2026!🥳👏
It is not too late to join us for some summer fun! Click the link in our bio to view all of our amazing summer options.
06/01/2026
Switching our campuses over from school year mode to summer mode is a long process that requires a lot of vision. We spend hours mapping out every detail, always keeping our campers and counselors at the center of our choices to ensure the environment works perfectly for everyone.
Knowing we are building a space where kids can play, grow, and have the absolute best summer ever? That makes all the planning worth it.❤️
From raw lumber to the ultimate finish line victory. 🏁🪵
Soapbox Derby is easily one of our favorite weeks of the entire summer, and it’s not just because of the thrilling race at the end! It’s because of the incredible growth that happens between Monday and Friday.
With the guidance of our skilled instructors, campers tackle:
🪚 Mastering hand tools & safely trying out power tools (hello, jigsaws!)
📐 Learning how design choices impact speed and stability
🤝 Collaborating with friends to problem-solve and refine their designs
Watching them test, tweak, and overcome challenges is what summer camp is all about. By Friday, they’ve built a 52-inch gravity-powered racer completely from scratch to take home. The pride on their faces on race day? Priceless. 🥹🏆
Stay cool out there, friends! 😎🔥
05/18/2026
Roses are red, violets are blue, this week is hot, but your shirts are cool! 😎
Put those camp tie-dyes to good use in this hot spring heat, everyone! We miss you and can't wait to get messy making more together soon. ❤️
Ready to see your stories come to life? 🎬✨
Join Sidwell Summer for a frame-by-frame adventure! Kids in grades 2–5 will build characters, master animation software, and take home their very own short film.
🗓️ Available Sessions:
• July 13–17
• August 3–7
Spaces are filling up fast! Head to the link in our bio to register today. 🌟
05/13/2026
Is your child ready to push the limit? 🧗♂️✨
Adventure is calling at Velocity Adventure Camp, where every day is a new challenge designed to build confidence, resilience, and skills that stick! ☀️
Whether they’re learning technical gear safety or cheering on a teammate, it’s all about the power of collaboration and the joy of movement. 🤝🛹
This action-packed experience is offered ONLY at our Bethesda campus! Don't miss out on the ultimate summer of growth and grit. 💪
Are you team ⚽️ or team 🎾?
Why choose one when you can play both? 🏃♂️
At Sidwell Summer, you don’t have to pick a favorite. Whether you’re looking to perfect your footwork on the pitch or find your rhythm on the court, we’ve got you covered.
30 Days.
720 Hours
A whole lot of EXCITEMENT!
🎊 Sidwell Summer is just around the corner and we are counting down every second! Who’s ready?! 🙋♀️🙋♂️
05/06/2026
Happy Teacher Appreciation week to all of the dedicated Teachers, Educators, and Counselors 💕🌞⛺! Thank you for all that you do!
| Monday | 8am - 4pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 4pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 4pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 4pm |
| Friday | 8am - 4pm |