Kidovation Stage • Summer Camp 2026
“Summer of Discovery: Imagine. Invent. Innovate.”
STEAM • LEGO • Animation • Field Trips • Culinary • Mindfulness
Welcome to the DMV’s Most Creative + Innovative Summer Experience
Summer Camp Weeks 2026
June 15-August 21, 2026
Reserve two weeks today, flexible payment plans available! Just email us to add more weeks and pay later.” kidovationstage@gmail.com
Use CAMP20@checkout for 20% off
🌟 Week 2: Amazing Animals & Inventive Ecosystems
Ages 3–8 | Only 20 Spots Per Week – Two Locations Available
Explore the wild world of animals and ecosystems! Campers will investigate how creatures adapt, invent habitats, and bring their ideas to life — all inspired by LEGO® and DreamWorks®.
Kids will build habitats with LEGO bricks, create DreamWorks-style animal characters, and bring their ecosystems to life through art, theater, movement, and daily STEAM challenges.
What Kids Will Do
🧱 LEGO® habitat builds & mini challenges
🎬 DreamWorks® Story Studio: create animal characters + simple stories
🎨 Daily art + maker projects
🎭 Theater games & imaginative play
🌳 Outdoor STEAM games & team challenges
Sample Daily Flow – Thursday Fieldtrip & Friday Family Walkthrough
8:30–9:00 Arrival & Exploration
9:00–10:00 LEGO® Build Challenge
10:00–11:00 DreamWorks Story Studio
11:00–12:00 Outdoor STEAM Play
12:00–2:45 Art, Maker Projects & Theater Time
3:00-3:30 Dismissal (Extended Day Available)
After-Care available
Snack and Lunch happen daily but are not shown on the schedule.
This week is perfect for young explorers who love animals, building, and creative problem-solving!
🌟 Week 3: Tiny Engineers, Big Ideas
Ages 3–12 | Only 20 Spots Per Week – Two Locations Available
Campers become mini engineers, designing machines, inventing solutions, and building their own creations — powered by LEGO® and DreamWorks®.
What Kids Will Do
🧱 LEGO® engineering builds & challenges
🎬 DreamWorks® Story Studio: create characters + simple stories
🎨 Daily art + maker projects
🎭 Theater games & imaginative play
🌳 Outdoor STEAM games & team challenges
Sample Daily Flow – Thursday Fieldtrip & Friday Family Walkthrough
8:30–9:00 Arrival & Exploration
9:00–10:00 LEGO® Build Challenge
10:00–11:00 DreamWorks Story Studio
11:00–12:00 Outdoor STEAM Play
12:00–2:45 Art, Maker Projects & Theater Time
3:00-3:30 Dismissal (Extended Day Available)
Aftercare Available
Snack and Lunch happen daily but are not shown on the schedule.
This week is perfect for young creators who love building, inventing, and solving problems!
🌟 Week 4: Fantastic Food & Culinary Creations
Ages 3–12 | Only 20 Spots Per Week – Two Locations Available
Campers explore science and creativity in the kitchen! Build, invent, and tell stories with food-inspired projects, LEGO® challenges, and DreamWorks® creativity.
What Kids Will Do
🧱 LEGO® culinary builds & challenges
🎬 DreamWorks® Story Studio: create food-inspired characters + stories
🎨 Daily art + maker projects
🎭 Theater games & imaginative play
🌳 Outdoor STEAM games & team challenges
Sample Daily Flow – Thursday Fieldtrip & Friday Family Walkthrough
8:30–9:00 Arrival & Exploration
9:00–10:00 LEGO® Build Challenge
10:00–11:00 DreamWorks Story Studio
11:00–12:00 Outdoor STEAM Play
12:00–2:45 Art, Maker Projects & Theater Time
3:00-3:30 Dismissal (Extended Day Available)
Aftercare Available
Snack and Lunch happen daily but are not shown on the schedule.
This week is perfect for young chefs, builders, and storytellers!
🌟 Week 5 – Mini Makers & Creative Builders
Ages 3–12 | Only 20 Spots Per Week – Two Locations Available
Campers explore hands-on building, inventing, and designing in a supportive, creativity-filled environment! Using LEGO® and DreamWorks® inspiration, children tackle engineering challenges, maker projects, art, theater, and outdoor STEAM games. Each activity sparks curiosity, problem-solving, and confidence while having tons of fun.
What Kids Will Do
🧱 LEGO® Engineering Builds & Mini Challenges
🎬 DreamWorks® Story Studio: Character & Story Creation
🎨 Daily Art + Maker Projects
🎭 Theater Games & Imaginative Play
🌳 Outdoor STEAM Games & Team Challenges
Sample Daily Flow – Thursday Fieldtrip & Friday Family Walkthrough
8:30–9:00 Arrival & Exploration
9:00–10:00 LEGO® Build Challenge
10:00–11:00 DreamWorks Story Studio
11:00–12:00 Outdoor STEAM Play
12:00–2:45 Art, Maker Projects & Theater Time
3:00-3:30 Dismissal (Extended Day Available)
Aftercare Available
Snack and Lunch happen daily but are not shown on the schedule.
🌟 Week 6: July 20–24 – Superhero Science & Power-Up Creations
Ages 3–12 | Only 20 Spots Per Week – Two Locations Available
Campers unleash their inner superheroes! Through hands-on science experiments, power-up invention challenges, and costume design, children explore LEGO® builds, DreamWorks® storytelling, art, theater, and outdoor STEAM games. This week nurtures creativity, critical thinking, and confidence in a high-energy, supportive environment.
What Kids Will Do
🧱 LEGO® superhero builds & challenges
🎬 DreamWorks® Story Studio: Create Hero Characters + Stories
🎨 Daily Art + Maker Projects
🎭 Theater Games & Imaginative Play
🌳 Outdoor STEAM Games & Team Challenges
Sample Daily Flow
8:30–9:00 Arrival & Exploration
9:00–10:00 LEGO® Build Challenge
10:00–11:00 DreamWorks Story Studio
11:00–12:00 Outdoor STEAM Play
12:00–2:45 Art, Maker Projects & Theater Time
3:00-3:30 Closing Circle and Dismissal (Extended Day Available)
Snack and Lunch happen daily but are not shown on the schedule.
🌟 Week 7: July 27–31 – Under the Sea STEAM Adventure
Ages 3–12 | Only 20 Spots Per Week – Two Locations Available
Campers dive into ocean exploration! Through hands-on water science, LEGO® builds, DreamWorks® storytelling, art, theater, and outdoor STEAM challenges, children discover marine life while building curiosity, collaboration, and creativity. This immersive week encourages kids to imagine, explore, and create with confidence.
What Kids Will Do
🧱 LEGO® ocean builds & challenges
🎬 DreamWorks® Story Studio: Create Sea Creature Characters + Stories
🎨 Daily Art + Maker Projects
🎭 Theater Games & Imaginative Play
🌳 Outdoor STEAM Games & Team Challenges
Sample Daily Flow
8:30–9:00 Arrival & Exploration
9:00–10:00 LEGO® Build Challenge
10:00–11:00 DreamWorks Story Studio
11:00–12:00 Outdoor STEAM Play
12:00–2:45 Art, Maker Projects & Theater Time
3:00-3:30 Closing Circle and Dismissal (Extended Day Available)
Snack and Lunch happen daily but are not shown on the schedule.
Week 8: August 3–7 – Artist Studio: Color, Craft & Creation!
Ages 3–12 | Only 20 Spots Per Week – Two Locations Available
A colorful, sensory-rich week for young artists! Campers paint, sculpt, craft, and build with LEGO® while bringing DreamWorks®-inspired characters to life. Daily art, theater, and outdoor STEAM challenges foster self-expression, fine motor skills, collaboration, and imagination. By week’s end, campers leave with original art projects and a sense of pride and accomplishment.
What Kids Will Do
🧱 LEGO® creative builds & challenges
🎬 DreamWorks® Story Studio: Art-Inspired Characters + Stories
🎨 Daily Art + Maker Projects
🎭 Theater Games & Imaginative Play
🌳 Outdoor STEAM Games & Team Challenges
Sample Daily Flow
8:30–9:00 Arrival & Exploration
9:00–10:00 LEGO® Build Challenge
10:00–11:00 DreamWorks Story Studio
11:00–12:00 Outdoor STEAM Play
12:00–2:45 Art, Maker Projects & Theater Time
3:00 Dismissal (Extended Day Available)
Snack and Lunch happen daily but are not shown on the schedule.
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🌟 Week 9: August 10–14 – Dino Discovery & Junior Paleontologists
Ages 3–8 | Only 20 Spots Per Week – Two Locations Available
Step back in time to explore the world of dinosaurs! Kids dig for fossils, build LEGO® dinosaurs, create DreamWorks® dino characters, and engage in art, theater, and outdoor STEAM challenges. This immersive week inspires curiosity, teamwork, and creativity while teaching kids about prehistoric life.
What Kids Will Do
🧱 LEGO® dinosaur builds & challenges
🎬 DreamWorks® Story Studio: Dino Characters + Stories
🎨 Daily Art + Maker Projects
🎭 Theater Games & Imaginative Play
🌳 Outdoor STEAM Games & Team Challenges
Sample Daily Flow
8:30–9:00 Arrival & Exploration
9:00–10:00 LEGO® Build Challenge
10:00–11:00 DreamWorks Story Studio
11:00–12:00 Outdoor STEAM Play
12:00–2:45 Art, Maker Projects & Theater Time
3:00-3:30 Closing Circle and Dismissal (Extended Day Available)
Snack and Lunch happen daily but are not shown on the schedule.
Ages 3–12 | Only 20 Spots Per Week
Step back in time to explore the world of dinosaurs! Kids dig for fossils, build LEGO® dinosaurs, create DreamWorks® dino characters, and engage in art, theater, and outdoor STEAM challenges. This immersive week inspires curiosity, teamwork, and creativity while teaching kids about prehistoric life.
What Kids Will Do
🧱 LEGO® dinosaur builds & challenges
🎬 DreamWorks® Story Studio: Dino Characters + Stories
🎨 Daily Art + Maker Projects
🎭 Theater Games & Imaginative Play
🌳 Outdoor STEAM Games & Team Challenges
Sample Daily Flow
8:30–9:00 Arrival & Exploration
9:00–10:00 LEGO® Build Challenge
10:00–11:00 DreamWorks Story Studio
11:00–12:00 Outdoor STEAM Play
12:00–2:45 Art, Maker Projects & Theater Time
3:00-3:30 Closing Circle and Dismissal (Extended Day Available)
Snack and Lunch happen daily but are not shown on the schedule.
🌟 Week 10: August 17–21 – Space Explorers & Galactic Builders
Ages 3–12 | Only 20 Spots Per Week – Two Locations Available
Blast off into outer space! Campers design rockets, explore galaxies, build with LEGO®, create DreamWorks®-inspired space characters, and participate in art, theater, and outdoor STEAM challenges. This immersive experience sparks imagination, confidence, and curiosity, ending summer with fun, pride, and stellar memories.
What Kids Will Do
🧱 LEGO® space builds & challenges
🎬 DreamWorks® Story Studio: Space Characters + Stories
🎨 Daily Art + Maker Projects
🎭 Theater Games & Imaginative Play
🌳 Outdoor STEAM Games & Team Challenges
Sample Daily Flow
8:30–9:00 Arrival & Exploration
9:00–10:00 LEGO® Build Challenge
10:00–11:00 DreamWorks Story Studio
11:00–12:00 Outdoor STEAM Play
12:00–2:45 Art, Maker Projects & Theater Time
3:00-3:30 Dismissal (Extended Day Available)
Snack and Lunch happen daily but are not shown on the schedule.
For 11 years, Kidovation Stage has been where imagination, community, and joyful learning come alive.
This year, we’re delivering our most intentional, interactive, and high-quality camp yet — designed from real parent feedback around teacher quality, communication, curriculum depth, and class sizes.
If you want a summer where your child builds confidence, friendships, and lifelong skills… you’re in the right place.
Dates, Times, 2 Locations & Age Groups
Summer Dates: June 15 – August 21, 2026(10 weeks)
Daily Schedule: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM (before care and after-care offered)
Northeast, Washington DC
Church of the Redeemer
1423 Girard St NE, Washington, DC 20017
Ages 3–5
Ages 6-9
Northwest, Washington DC-
St. Stephen and the Incarnation Episcopal Church
1525 Newton St NW, Washington, DC 20010
Ages 6-12🌱
The Daily Rhythm: Where Structure Meets Magic
Every day includes: Daily Schedule: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Morning mindfulness & meditation
SEL confidence-building activities
Outdoor play + movement, dance & music
Kidos for Cash financial literacy
STEAM & creative rotations
Healthy AM/PM snacks (nut-free lunches)
A balanced day that fuels creativity, curiosity, and joy.
🤝 Powered by Partnerships That Elevate Learning
LEGO® – engineering & design materials for Wednesday builds
DreamWorks – animation inspiration & storytelling tools
495 – official transportation partner
Montgomery County Teacher Union – certified, seasoned educators with specialties in SEL, special needs, art, coding, literacy & more
Our teaching team is aligned, supportive, and intentional — because your child deserves the best.
👧🏽👦🏾 Small Groups = Big Impact
Only 20 campers per week for deeper learning, stronger relationships, and consistent quality.
When the week fills, registration closes — early-bird families get first priority.
⏰ Before & After Care That Fits Your Life
Before-care: 7:30 AM
After-care: until 6:30 PM
Perfect for working families or anyone needing extended hours.
Your child deserves a summer filled with creativity, exploration, skill-building, and pure joy.
🌟 Week 1: Invent, Build & Bring It to Life!
Ages 3–12 | Only 20 Spots Per Week- Two Locations Available
Kick off summer with a week full of imagination, building, and hands-on creativity! In this high-energy week, campers explore the worlds of inventing, engineering, and storytelling — inspired by our partners at LEGO® and DreamWorks®.
Kids will sketch new ideas, build using LEGO bricks, create their own DreamWorks-style characters, and bring everything to life through art, movement, theater, and daily STEAM challenges.
What Kids Will Do
🧱 LEGO® Engineering Builds & mini challenges
🎬 DreamWorks® Story Studio: create characters + simple stories
🎨 Daily art + maker projects
🎭 Theater games & imagination play
🌳 Outdoor STEAM games & team challenges
Sample Daily Flow- Thursday Fieldtrip days and Friday Family Walkthrough
8:30–9:00 Arrival & Exploration
9:00–10:00 LEGO® Build Challenge
10:00–11:00 DreamWorks Story Studio
11:00–12:00 Outdoor STEAM Play
12:00–2:45 Art, Maker Projects & Theater Time
3:00-3:30 Closing Circle and Dismissal (Extended Day Available)
Snack and Lunch are not shown on the schedule but will happen daily.
This week is perfect for young creators who love to build, imagine, and bring BIG ideas to life!