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2024 Camps

The 2024 Summer Catalogue is now ready!  Below you can read about all of our exciting camps for Summer 2024!

A word about waitlists: 

If the camp you select during online registration is full you may add your camper(s) to a waitlist.  If a space becomes available, a member of our team will contact families in the order in which they registered.  Families will have 48 hours to confirm they would like to claim the spot before we move on to the next camper on the list.

Fee: $990/Session

*Sessions 1 and 2 are prorated – No camp on Wednesday, June 19, Thursday July 4, and Friday, July 5!

Lower Division Camp Sessions and Themes - Ages 3.5-7 / Rising JK - 2nd Graders

Ages 3.5 – 7 / Rising JK – 2nd Graders 
Full-day program only.

Daily swim instruction is included.

FEE: $990/Session (Sessions 1 and 2 prorated accordingly)

Camp Groups: 

Bunnies and Ducks – Ages 3.5 -4.5 

Chipmunks and Foxes – Ages 4.5 -5.5 

Dinos and Raccoons – Ages 5.5-6.5 

Hawks and Eagles – Ages 6.5 – 7

Camp Sessions: 

Session 1: June 17 – June 28 *No camp on Wednesday, June 19! 

Session 1 Week 1 – June 17-21 *No camp on Wednesday, June 19

Camp Theme: Sci Fi Sensation

Dress up Friday: Dress like a Sci Fi Character

Camp Description: Science fiction becomes reality at Burgundy this summer during this fantasy camp!  Robots, rockets, and far away realms surround us as we explore the final frontier.  If you have ever looked up at the stars or into the future and wondered what it might be like this camp is for you.  Everyday will be an adventure as we bend time and space during this week of limitless possibilities!

Session 1 Week 2 – June 24-28 

Camp Theme: Witches and Wizards!

Dress up Friday: Dress like your Favorite Witch/Wizard

Camp Description: Something magical is happening at Burgundy!  Grab your wand, bring your cauldron, and get ready to cast off into a world of magic and mystery!  Witches and wizards will create powerful potions, learn about magical creatures, and weave spells of wonder.  Abracadabra!

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Session 2: July 1 – July 12 *No camp on Thursday, July 4 AND Friday, July 5! 

Session 2 Week 1 – July 1-5 *No camp on Thursday, July 4 AND Friday, July 5

Camp Theme: Camp Camelot!

Dress up Wednesday: Dress like a King/Queen/Patriot

Camp Description: Pull up a chair at the Round Table and join the brave Knights of Burgundy!  Journey back to a medieval time of helpful heroes, magical creatures, dangerous dragons, cunning Queens, and endless adventure.  If you enjoy the legendary tales of the time of kings and castles this camp is “joust” what you need!

Session 2 Week 2 – July 8-12 

Camp Theme: Wild, Wild, West!

Dress up Friday: Cowboys and Cowgirls!

Camp Description: Home, home on the range!  Dust off your boots and put on your hat as we step back into the wild, wild west!  Saddle up your own stick horse and practice your rope skills on a cattle drive! During this week of camp you will join the gold rush to pan for gold, sing some cowboy songs and learn how to line dance, and visit the adjacent Burgundy Stables to learn all about horses!  Giddyup!

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Session 3: July 15 – 26  

Session 3 Week 1 – July 15-19

Camp Theme: Burgundy Olympics!

Dress up Friday: God, Goddess, or Favorite Mythological Creature

Camp Description: Get ready to Greek-out at Burgundy this summer!  During this heavenly week of camp we will become Posideon at the pool, Athena in the art room, and Pericles on the playground, and we will have an adventure to rival that of Odysseus!  Become more than mortal this week as we ascend to the heavens to mingle with the Gods and Goddesses and learn the legends that they lived!

Session 3 Week 2 – July 22-26 

Camp Theme: Carnival and Circus!

Dress up Friday: Tie-dye Friday!

Camp Description: It’s the greatest show at Burgundy!  Enjoy the colorful sights and sounds of a carnival atmosphere all week long as you play a variety of carnival games, create your own circus poster, and participate in the longtime camp tradition of Tie-dye Friday!

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Session 4: July 29 – August 9 

Session 4 Week 1 – July 29-August 2

Camp Theme: Burgundy’s Got Talent

Dress up Friday: Dress like a Movie/Rock Star!

Camp Description: We got talent, yes we do, we got talent, how ‘bout you?  We know you do and this is the week to show it off!  The highlight of this camp is the annual camper led Burgundy talent show: Burgundy’s Got Talent!  Campers can choose to participate in the talent show on Friday, or just have fun showing off their talents all week to their campmates.  The spotlight is on, time to shine!

Session 4 Week 2 – August 5-9

Camp Theme: Summertime Superheroes

Dress up Friday: Dress like your favorite Superhero!

Camp Description: Superheroes assemble!  This camp is all about finding the superhero inside you!  Create, design, and become your own unique superhero and join the Brave Burgundy Buddies – a super team dedicated to creating fun for all campers!  Not even kryptonite can keep this camp down!

Bunnies & Ducks (Ages 3.5 - 4.5, Rising JK) - Session Status You can check the availability of the camp sessions here (most up to date availability is best viewed via the registration site).

Bunnies: 

Session 1 –FULL

Session 2: FULL

Session 3: FULL

Session 4: FULL

Ducks: 

Session 1 – OPEN

Session 2: FULL

Session 3: FULL

Session 4: FULL

 

Chipmunks & Foxes (Ages 4.5 - 5.5, Rising K) - Session Status- You can check the availability of the camp sessions here (most up to date availability is best viewed via the registration site).

Chipmunks: 

Session 1 – FULL

Session 2: FULL

Session 3: FULL

Session 4: FULL

Foxes:

Session 1 – FULL

Session 2: FULL

Session 3: FULL

Session 4: FULL

Raccoons & Dinos (Ages 5.5 - 6.5, Rising 1st) - Session Status- You can check the availability of the camp sessions here (most up to date availability is best viewed via the registration site).

Raccoons: 

Session 1 – FULL

Session 2: FULL

Session 3: FULL

 

Dinos:

Session 1 – FULL

Session 2: FULL

Session 3: FULL

Session 4: FULL

Hawks & Eagles (Ages 6.5 - 7, Rising 2nd) - Session Status- You can check the availability of the camp sessions here (most up to date availability is best viewed via the registration site).

Hawks: 

Session 1 – OPEN – LIMITED SPACE

Session 2: OPEN – LIMITED SPACE

Session 3: OPEN – LIMITED SPACE

 

Eagles: 

Session 1 – OPEN – LIMITED SPACE

Session 2: OPEN – LIMITED SPACE

Session 3: OPEN – LIMITED SPACE

Session 4: OPEN – LIMITED SPACE

*Camp session you were hoping for full?  Campers in this age range can also participate in our Middle Division Programs.  Check them out below!

Session 1: June 17 – June 28  *No camp on Wednesday, June 19!

Session 1 AM and PM Camps - pick an AM camp and pair it with the PM camp of your choice - Fee: $891

AM Camps (to be paired with a PM Camp)

*Morning snack and lunch will take place during the AM Camp

  • Excite Soccer 

Children will be encouraged to develop their mental, physical, and social abilities through creative soccer games and other activities taught by highly experienced staff; all trained working with young children. Participants will learn individual skills, teamwork, and most importantly, have fun! Our emphasis is on mastering basic coordination and agility with and without a soccer ball, as well as focus on providing a high energy, confidence building, environment where each player is empowered to play the beautiful game.

Each practice will finish with small sided scrimmages (Ie; 1v1, 2 v 2, 3v3, 4v4).

  • STARZ – Gymnastics – FULL 

The Starz gymnastics program is ideal for children that want to develop a solid foundation of gymnastics, while improving balance, coordination, rhythm and self-esteem! This camp is designed for children of all skill levels, whether they are learning how to do their first forward roll, practicing their cartwheels and handstands, or starting to learn handsprings! Our gymnastics camp provides a nurturing and comfortable environment, with the main focus being safety and F-U-N!

  • SPARK Business Academy – My First Lemonade Stand 

Learn how to make sweet and tangy lemonade – and make money by selling it!  Experiment with recipes, design flyers, learn how to count money, make change and tally your profits. Then, in a showcase finale event, launch your lemonade stand and sell, sell, sell, and raise funds for a charity students select!

  1. SPARK Business Academy – My First Passport 

This fun program helps students develop a global mindset and build international awareness early in life!  Explore cultural differences across countries, geography games, famous landmarks, world currencies, current global events, the role of international institutions like the UN, and more. Students role-play as diplomats and come up with solutions to key global problems like hunger, poverty and pollution.

PM Camps (to be paired with an AM Camp)

*Daily swimming lessons will take place during the PM Camp

  • Photography – FULL

Learn the basics of working with a digital camera while completing cool projects and competing in fun games using the camera. Capture the excitement of summer camp as seen through the camera lens.  Photograph our beautiful natural campus, create stop animation shorts, and work with your fellow campers to capture the excitement of camp at Burgundy! Cameras will be provided by Burgundy. Camp does include some computer screen time as campers work with their photos to complete their projects. All of your camper’s photos will come home on their own USB drive.  No experience required.  Say “cheese”!

  • Summer Science – Kitchen Chemistry and Fun with Physics! 

See regular household items in a new and exciting way! Working with many materials found in an average home, we will interactively demonstrate many of the amazing science possibilities of our everyday lives.  Slime, Ooblek, chemical reactions, mixtures and solutions, and much more are all on the menu in this camp where everything is hands-on and you will get your hands dirty!  During the second week discover the fun of physics!  Floating, flying, dropping, and breaking are all possibilities in this camp where immovable objects will meet unstoppable forces!

  • Lego Legends – Harry Potter – FULL

Explore the magic of Harry Potter using LEGO®! Visit 4 Privet Drive, find Platform 9 ¾, build the Hogwarts Express Train, work cooperatively to construct the mysterious Hogwarts Castle, and challenge the Hungarian Horntail Dragon, and much, much more! Travel to a world of wizardry and hone your magical skills while learning about Muggle (STEM) concepts with Harry and all his friends!

  • Nature Navigators  

This exciting, hands-on exploration camp is designed to capture all that is great about our general day camp and pack it into a half-day program. Nature walks, digging in the dirt, and working in the garden are just some of the activities that are special and unique to Burgundy. Campers will have fun on our beautiful campus while learning about nature, conservation, and outdoor hobbies. This program is designed to be a nice bridge for campers moving out of the Lower Division as well as a precursor to our very popular Burgundy Outdoors camp. Truly the best of what Burgundy has to offer! 

 

 

Alexandria Children's Theatre - Journey to Hogwarts! - FULL DAY CAMP - Fee: $891

Full Day Camp – includes morning sanck, lunch, and daily swim lessons!

ACT – Journey to Hogwarts! – FULL

Our youngest wizards will love setting off for Hogwarts and being sorted into a House on the first day of camp, then collecting points for their House through their 2-week journey to becoming a fantastic Wizard! Everyone will try Quidditch, taste the flavors of Hogwarts that they’ve heard about in the books (like chocolate frogs, butter beer and more!) Craft projects will include creating a shoe box set, and painting the background for the skit. Campers have a daily swim lesson and will finish the camp session acting out a skit for families onstage – so much magic, so little time!

 

Session 2: July 1 – 12 *No camp on Thursday, July 4 AND Friday, July 5!

Session 2 AM and PM Camps - pick an AM camp and pair it with the PM camp of your choice - Fee: $792

AM Camps (to be paired with a PM Camp)

*Morning snack and lunch will take place during the AM Camp

  • Boolean Girls (COED) – FULL

Have fun while learning to code! Using creative play and games campers learn the basics of coding. In this introductory Scratch class campers will imagine a story, plan it out, and then bring their story to life in code. Guided by our rockstar instructors, we teach the way kids learn best: through play, collaboration, and imagination.

At the end of the session campers will also learn to program a micro:bit and use it to control the action in their story. Using micro:bit and Scratch, students develop valuable skills like design thinking, prototyping, coding, and working with materials and electronics. They also learn the importance of collaboration while creating their projects.

  • Challenge Island – Slimetopia 3!

Prepare to stir up the most delicious-looking slime recipes on the Seven Seas!  You and yoru STEAM Team have been chosen to be slime sous chefs on the S.S. Slimetopia cruise and it’s up to you to “feed” the slime-hungry passengers morning, noon, and night!  You’ll mix up Belgian Waffle Slime, Fast Food Hamburger Slime, Ice Cream Sundae Slime, and Spectacular Sushi Slime just to name a few.  Slimetopia 3 is sure to sell out in a squishy, squashy splash, so book your cruise cabin ooey, gooey fast!

  • Excite Soccer – FULL

Children will be encouraged to develop their mental, physical, and social abilities through creative soccer games and other activities taught by highly experienced staff; all trained working with young children. Participants will learn individual skills, teamwork, and most importantly, have fun! Our emphasis is on mastering basic coordination and agility with and without a soccer ball, as well as focus on providing a high energy, confidence building, environment where each player is empowered to play the beautiful game.

Each practice will finish with small sided scrimmages (Ie; 1v1, 2 v 2, 3v3, 4v4).

  • STARZ Dance

Our co-ed Starz Dance Camp provides an exciting environment for children to explore their dance interests! Our program includes a variety of dance styles, such as ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and contemporary. Our dance camp provides students with coordination, balance, and rhythm building skills, as well as the opportunity to work together with friends to create their own routines. Campers will also participate in teamwork building games and Freestyle dance activities. The Starz Program dance camp is perfect for children of all skill levels that are creative, curious, and love moving to music!

  • SPARK Business Academy – Little Inventors 

In this “inventive” program, students design and create solutions to problems, teaming up to identify the need for a new invention, and producing real structures and solutions.  In one STEM challenge, students build bridges using a variety of materials and experiment with how much weight they can hold. Students will also learn about famous inventors, and discuss how inventions improve our lives.

 PM Camps (to be paired with an AM Camp)

*Daily swimming lessons will take place during the PM Camp

  • Photography – FULL

Learn the basics of working with a digital camera while completing cool projects and competing in fun games using the camera. Capture the excitement of summer camp as seen through the camera lens.  Photograph our beautiful natural campus, create stop animation shorts, and work with your fellow campers to capture the excitement of camp at Burgundy! Cameras will be provided by Burgundy. Camp does include some computer screen time as campers work with their photos to complete their projects. All of your camper’s photos will come home on their own USB drive.  No experience required.  Say “cheese”!

  • Summer Science – Conservation and Zoology 

Enjoy spending time in nature?  This camp will get you out in the environment to discover why the natural world is so important and why we must take care of it!  Learn how to care for our environment by understanding all the amazing things it does for us.  Pollination, photosynthesis, filtration, agriculture and more will be covered in this week all while enjoying Burgundy’s 26 acre outdoor campus.  During the second week campers will turn their attention to the animal kingdom.  Campers will dig into the exciting world of bugs, birds, mammals, and more.  This class will include a simple dissection project.  

  1. Lego Legends – Star Wars! – FULL

Blast off into the world of Star Wars and go from Padawan to Jedi with this STEM based camp!  Campers will use the force to build some of the most iconic ships and vehicles from the Star Wars movies.  Working collaboratively campers will piece together Tie Fighters, X-wings, AT-AT Walkers, and more!  This camp is for the Star Wars fan who is ready to learn the ways of the force!

  • Nature Navigators – FULL

This exciting, hands-on exploration camp is designed to capture all that is great about our general day camp and pack it into a half-day program. Nature walks, digging in the dirt, and working in the garden are just some of the activities that are special and unique to Burgundy. Campers will have fun on our beautiful campus while learning about nature, conservation, and outdoor hobbies. This program is designed to be a nice bridge for campers moving out of the Lower Division as well as a precursor to our very popular Burgundy Outdoors camp. Truly the best of what Burgundy has to offer! 

  • Let the Board Games Begin!

Do you enjoy a little friendly competition?  Do the words “Family Game Night” bring out the board game warrior in you?  Well, it’s game on for this camp then!  Enjoy playing classic board games like Monopoly, Stratego, Risk, and Life with your fellow campers while also enjoying the best of Burgundy’s beautiful campus.  Can you solve the mystery in Clue?  Can you find the most words in Boggle?  Can you catch the mouse in Mousetrap?  These classic games, and many more, are not only fun but help teach logical thinking, strategy, decision making, cooperation, and creative thinking.  Come challenge yourself, and other campers, in this camp that is the complete cure for BOARD-dom!

*All games are screen free.

 

Alexandria Children's Theatre - The Battle for the Garden of Sunshine - FULL DAY CAMP - Fee: $792

Full Day Camp – includes morning sanck, lunch, and daily swim lessons!

ACT – The Battle for the Garden of Sunshine!

The flowers and the bees can’t seem to get along about who runs the beautiful garden. Can the King of Flowers and the Queen of Bees and their people come to an agreement, or is the Beautiful Garden of Sunshine doomed? Young actors will create this pretend world becoming different flowers, bees and forest animals, doing some acting, singing and dancing along the way. Craft projects will include creating a shoe box set, and painting the background for the skit. Daily swim lessons + a skit for families on the final day make this camp so much fun for young actors! Taught by professional actress and drama instructor, Debora Crabbe.

 

Session 3: July 15 – 26

Session 3 AM and PM Camps - pick an AM camp and pair it with the PM camp of your choice - Fee: $990

AM Camps (to be paired with a PM Camp)

*Morning snack and lunch will take place during the AM Camp

  • Little Medical School – Little Veterinarian Camp – FULL

Become a paw-some and purr-fect veterinarian! Camp participants will role-play the key responsibilities of a veterinarian and learn how to care for a dog and/or a cat. These future veterinarians will learn how to remove ticks, perform a nose-to-tail exam, understand proper animal nutrition and hydration, suture lacerations, and more!

  • Boolean Girls (COED)

Have fun while learning to code! Using creative play and games campers learn the basics of coding. In this introductory Scratch class campers will imagine a story, plan it out, and then bring their story to life in code. Guided by our rockstar instructors, we teach the way kids learn best: through play, collaboration, and imagination.

At the end of the session campers will also learn to program a micro:bit and use it to control the action in their story. Using micro:bit and Scratch, students develop valuable skills like design thinking, prototyping, coding, and working with materials and electronics. They also learn the importance of collaboration while creating their projects.

  • Abrakadoodle – FULL

Week 1: Smart Art 

SMART artists are SMART kids! What better way to engage developing creative minds than through STEAM lessons designed especially for them? Age-appropriate Science, Technology, and Engineering blend seamlessly with Art projects. Students explore Math concepts such as geometry, fractions, and size. Kids will have loads of fun engaging in various SMART art concepts to explore!

Week 2: Super Doodle

Blast off with this super fun camp! Create super-sized drawings and masks! Imagine superheroes and your own superpowers! Make a paint super-mess and produce spectacular sculptures and paintings! Create nonstop super FUN art projects in this super-duper camp!

  • NOVA Fencing and Archery 

Enguard! Ready? Fence! We teach two great Olympic sports at one fun camp. Our experienced fencing coaches will teach core foundational skills like advance, retreat, thrust and lunge as you learn to fence. We will also teach the fundamentals of archery using foam tipped arrows. No experience needed and all equipment is provided.

  • STARZ Gymnastics 

The Starz gymnastics program is ideal for children that want to develop a solid foundation of gymnastics, while improving balance, coordination, rhythm and self-esteem! This camp is designed for children of all skill levels, whether they are learning how to do their first forward roll, practicing their cartwheels and handstands, or starting to learn handsprings! Our gymnastics camp provides a nurturing and comfortable environment, with the main focus being safety and F-U-N!

  • Challenge Island – STEAM Tank Entrepreneur! – FULL

Calling all innovative and inventive kids to an adventure in STEAM and entrepreneurship!  You and your STEAM Team will design, create and open new businesses every day, including: PIZZApreneur, SWEETrepreneur, SLIMEtrepreneur, PETrepreneur, and HAUNTrepreneur.  Can you convince the island sharks that your STEAM Team’s business belongs in the new Challenge Island Mall? Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind entrepreneurial experience! 

PM Camps (to be paired with an AM Camp)

*Daily swimming lessons will take place during the PM Camp

  • Photography

Learn the basics of working with a digital camera while completing cool projects and competing in fun games using the camera. Capture the excitement of summer camp as seen through the camera lens.  Photograph our beautiful natural campus, create stop animation shorts, and work with your fellow campers to capture the excitement of camp at Burgundy! Cameras will be provided by Burgundy. Camp does include some computer screen time as campers work with their photos to complete their projects. All of your camper’s photos will come home on their own USB drive.  No experience required.  Say “cheese”!

  • Summer Science – Kitchen Chemistry and Fun with Physics! – FULL

See regular household items in a new and exciting way! Working with many materials found in an average home, we will interactively demonstrate many of the amazing science possibilities of our everyday lives.  Slime, Ooblek, chemical reactions, mixtures and solutions, and much more are all on the menu in this camp where everything is hands-on and you will get your hands dirty!  During the second week discover the fun of physics!  Floating, flying, dropping, and breaking are all possibilities in this camp where immovable objects will meet unstoppable forces!

  • Lego Legends – Harry Potter!

Explore the magic of Harry Potter using LEGO®! Visit 4 Privet Drive, find Platform 9 ¾, build the Hogwarts Express Train, work cooperatively to construct the mysterious Hogwarts Castle, and challenge the Hungarian Horntail Dragon, and much, much more! Travel to a world of wizardry and hone your magical skills while learning about Muggle (STEM) concepts with Harry and all his friends!

  • Nature Navigators – FULL

This exciting, hands-on exploration camp is designed to capture all that is great about our general day camp and pack it into a half-day program. Nature walks, digging in the dirt, and working in the garden are just some of the activities that are special and unique to Burgundy. Campers will have fun on our beautiful campus while learning about nature, conservation, and outdoor hobbies. This program is designed to be a nice bridge for campers moving out of the Lower Division as well as a precursor to our very popular Burgundy Outdoors camp. Truly the best of what Burgundy has to offer! 

  • Detective Adventure!

The game is afoot!  There is a mystery brewing at Burgundy and we need your help to solve it!  A special item belonging to the Burgundy Farm Summer Day Camp has gone missing, and there is no shortage of suspects on campus.  Will you and your team of Detectives be able to collect the clues, process the crime scene, question the suspects, and follow the trail of evidence to the guilty party?  Under the watchful eye of the Commanders of the Burgundy Farm Detective Bureau you will learn and practice the skills necessary to close the book on this case.  Are you up for the challenge?  Join us for Detective Adventure amp and discover your inner Detective!

    • Gone Fishing! – FULL

    Bait your hook, cast your line, and see if you can catch a lunker!  Burgundy is going fishing and you are invited to come and join the fun!  Learn the basics of fishing and then test your skills in Burgundy’s very own pond.  Campers will get to work hands-on with real fishing gear all while learning about local fish species, fishing safety, and having fun with friends while enjoying this great outdoor activity.  All fishing will be catch and release.  Don’t let this camp be the one that got away!

     

    Alexandria Children's Theatre - It’s Showtime! - FULL DAY CAMP - Fee: $990

    Full Day Camp – includes morning sanck, lunch, and daily swim lessons!

    ACT – It’s Showtime!

    The actors have lost their passion and joy for the show. The director is at wit’s end about what the actors will do onstage. What will it take to motivate both sides? Will the show be complete before opening?! Singing, dancing, acting and hilarity will be part of this fun-filled camp where young actors get to explore the elements of theatre as they help create the camp skit. Craft

    projects will include creating a shoe box set, and painting the background for the skit. Daily swim lessons and coaching by professional actress and drama instructor Debora Crabbe will make for wonderful camp days, and parents can come see their child perform onstage!

    Session 4: July 29-August 9

    Session 4 AM and PM Camps - pick an AM camp and pair it with the PM camp of your choice - Fee: $990

    AM Camps (to be paired with a PM Camp)

    *Morning snack and lunch will take place during the AM Camp

    • Little Medical School – Little Doctor Camp – FULL

    Inspired learning today – healthy futures tomorrow! Camp participants will role-play the key responsibilities of a doctor and learn about vital organs in the human body. These future doctors will learn how to use a stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, and reflex hammer. They will practice administering first aid, learn how pharmacists play a role in administering medications, and more!

    • Abrakadoodle – FULL

    Week 1: Art Thru the Ages

    Create paintings on an art adventure through history. Get your hands messy as you shine light on ancient cave paintings. Make beautifully patterned African art, explode with Pop Art, and create vibrant landscapes and more! Have a paintbrush ready to paint art through the ages!

    Week 2: ARTSY CITY BUILDERS

    Calling all creative minds! We are planning a city! Let’s use arty tools to design skyscrapers, bridges, community pools, houses, bistros, airports and even museums. Create an artsy garden with trees and sculptures. Paint your own urban skyline inspired by Van Gogh. Join us on the road to fun!

    • STARZ Dance 

    Our co-ed Starz Dance Camp provides an exciting environment for children to explore their dance interests! Our program includes a variety of dance styles, such as ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and contemporary. Our dance camp provide students with coordination, balance, and rhythm building skills, as well as the opportunity to work together with friends to create their own routines. Campers will also participate in teamwork building games and Freestyle dance activities. The Starz Program dance camp is perfect for children of all skill levels that are creative, curious, and love moving to music! 

    • Excite Soccer – FULL

    Children will be encouraged to develop their mental, physical, and social abilities through creative soccer games and other activities taught by highly experienced staff; all trained working with young children. Participants will learn individual skills, teamwork, and most importantly, have fun! Our emphasis is on mastering basic coordination and agility with and without a soccer ball, as well as focus on providing a high energy, confidence building, environment where each player is empowered to play the beautiful game.

    Each practice will finish with small sided scrimmages (Ie; 1v1, 2 v 2, 3v3, 4v4).

    • SPARK Business Academy – My First Piggy Bank 

    Earn, save, spend, donate!  Through math games and hands-on activities kids learn about these and other key financial concepts like money, budgeting and saving.  Students will also learn the basic concepts of philanthropy and donating to charity. And, everyone will make their very own piggy bank to take home!

    • SPARK Business Academy – My First Lemonade Stand 

    Learn how to make sweet and tangy lemonade – and make money by selling it!  Experiment with recipes, design flyers, learn how to count money, make change and tally your profits. Then, in a showcase finale event, launch your lemonade stand and sell, sell, sell, and raise funds for a charity students select!

    PM Camps (to be paired with an AM Camp)

    *Daily swimming lessons will take place during the PM Camp

    • Photography – FULL

    Learn the basics of working with a digital camera while completing cool projects and competing in fun games using the camera. Capture the excitement of summer camp as seen through the camera lens.  Photograph our beautiful natural campus, create stop animation shorts, and work with your fellow campers to capture the excitement of camp at Burgundy! Cameras will be provided by Burgundy. Camp does include some computer screen time as campers work with their photos to complete their projects. All of your camper’s photos will come home on their own USB drive.  No experience required.  Say “cheese”!

    • Summer Science Conservation and Zoology – FULL

    Enjoy spending time in nature?  This camp will get you out in the environment to discover why the natural world is so important and why we must take care of it!  Learn how to care for our environment by understanding all the amazing things it does for us.  Pollination, photosynthesis, filtration, agriculture and more will be covered in this week all while enjoying Burgundy’s 26 acre outdoor campus.  During the second week campers will turn their attention to the animal kingdom.  Campers will dig into the exciting world of bugs, birds, mammals, and more.  This class will include a simple dissection project. 

    1. Lego Legends – Star Wars! 

    Blast off into the world of Star Wars and go from Padawan to Jedi with this STEM based camp!  Campers will use the force to build some of the most iconic ships and vehicles from the Star Wars movies.  Working collaboratively campers will piece together Tie Fighters, X-wings, AT-AT Walkers, and more!  This camp is for the Star Wars fan who is ready to learn the ways of the force!

    • Nature Navigators 

    This exciting, hands-on exploration camp is designed to capture all that is great about our general day camp and pack it into a half-day program. Nature walks, digging in the dirt, and working in the garden are just some of the activities that are special and unique to Burgundy. Campers will have fun on our beautiful campus while learning about nature, conservation, and outdoor hobbies. This program is designed to be a nice bridge for campers moving out of the Lower Division as well as a precursor to our very popular Burgundy Outdoors camp. Truly the best of what Burgundy has to offer! 

    • Secret Agent Adventure! – FULL

    The Burgundy Farm Summer Day Camp needs your help!!  The evil corporation, Sentinel Corporation and Manufacturing (SCAM), has planted a MOLE at Burgundy.  New Secret Agent recruits will receive  on the job training from their handlers as they work together to figure out who the MOLE is, and what they are up to.  Junior Agents will  not only learn the craft of espionage, but also participate in Physical Training (PT) via swimming and recess time as well as general teambuilding skills.  After creating their covers, backstories, codenames, and disguises, and practicing working together as a team, the Agents, at the direction of their handlers, will be ready to delve into the world of espionage to discover who the double agent is.  It’s up to you to save Burgundy from the evil plans of SCAM and the MOLE!!

    • Gone Fishing!

    Bait your hook, cast your line, and see if you can catch a lunker!  Burgundy is going fishing and you are invited to come and join the fun!  Learn the basics of fishing and then test your skills in Burgundy’s very own pond.  Campers will get to work hands-on with real fishing gear all while learning about local fish species, fishing safety, and having fun with friends while enjoying this great outdoor activity.  All fishing will be catch and release.  Don’t let this camp be the one that got away!

     

     

    Alexandria Children's Theatre - Under the Sea! - FULL DAY CAMP - Fee: $990

    Full Day Camp – includes morning sanck, lunch, and daily swim lessons!

    ACT – Under the Sea! – FULL

    Ocean creatures and mermaids unite in this wonderful camp about friendship and overcoming obstacles. Singing, dancing, and acting skills will be explored and polished by the end of the camp when actors present a skit onstage for their parents! There will be swimming lessons every day, craft projects like creating a shoe box set, painting the background for the skit and theatre games too. So much fun!

     

    Session 1: June 17 – June 28 *No camp on Wednesday, June 19!

    *Some speicalty camp fees may vary.

    Session 1 AM and PM Camps - pick an AM camp and pair it with the PM camp of your choice - Fee:$891

    AM Camps (to be paired with a PM Camp)

    *Morning snack, lunch and daily swim lessons will take place during the AM Camp

    • Photography

    Learn the basics of working with a digital camera while completing cool projects and competing in fun games using the camera. Capture the excitement of summer camp as seen through the camera lens.  Photograph our beautiful natural campus, create stop animation shorts, and work with your fellow campers to capture the excitement of camp at Burgundy! Cameras will be provided by Burgundy. Camp does include some computer screen time as campers work with their photos to complete their projects. All of your camper’s photos will come home on their own USB drive.  No experience required.  Say “cheese”!

    • Summer Science – Kitchen Chemistry and Fun with Physics! 

    See regular household items in a new and exciting way! Working with many materials found in an average home, we will interactively demonstrate many of the amazing science possibilities of our everyday lives.  Slime, Ooblek, chemical reactions, mixtures and solutions, and much more are all on the menu in this camp where everything is hands-on and you will get your hands dirty!  During the second week discover the fun of physics!  Floating, flying, dropping, and breaking are all possibilities in this camp where immovable objects will meet unstoppable forces!

    • Lego Legends – Harry Potter – 

    Explore the magic of Harry Potter using LEGO®! Visit 4 Privet Drive, find Platform 9 ¾, build the Hogwarts Express Train, work cooperatively to construct the mysterious Hogwarts Castle, and challenge the Hungarian Horntail Dragon, and much, much more! Travel to a world of wizardry and hone your magical skills while learning about Muggle (STEM) concepts with Harry and all his friends!

    • Nature Navigators 

    This exciting, hands-on exploration camp is designed to capture all that is great about our general day camp and pack it into a half-day program. Nature walks, digging in the dirt, and working in the garden are just some of the activities that are special and unique to Burgundy. Campers will have fun on our beautiful campus while learning about nature, conservation, and outdoor hobbies. This program is designed to be a nice bridge for campers moving out of the Lower Division as well as a precursor to our very popular Burgundy Outdoors camp. Truly the best of what Burgundy has to offer! 

     PM Camps (to be paired with an AM Camp)

    • Excite Soccer 

    Children will be encouraged to develop their mental, physical, and social abilities through creative soccer games and other activities taught by highly experienced staff; all trained working with young children. Participants will learn individual skills, teamwork, and most importantly, have fun! Our emphasis is on mastering basic coordination and agility with and without a soccer ball, as well as focus on providing a high energy, confidence building, environment where each player is empowered to play the beautiful game.

    Each practice will finish with small sided scrimmages (Ie; 1v1, 2 v 2, 3v3, 4v4).

    • STARZ Gymnastics

    The Starz gymnastics program is ideal for children that want to develop a solid foundation of gymnastics, while improving balance, coordination, rhythm and self-esteem! This camp is designed for children of all skill levels, whether they are learning how to do their first forward roll, practicing their cartwheels and handstands, or starting to learn handsprings! Our gymnastics camp provides a nurturing and comfortable environment, with the main focus being safety and F-U-N!

    • SPARK Business Academy – My First Food Truck 

    Students select a food truck theme, design menus, estimate expenses, determine prices and develop financial projections.  Develop a business plan with a marketing strategy, capital-raising needs and more. This unique program offers a tasty way to develop business savvy!

    1. SPARK Business Academy – Sports Management

    For the sports lover, future team General Manager, sports team owner, ESPN analyst or coach, this unique program helps students view the world of sports from a business perspective.  Students actively discuss and analyze different topics, including player contracts, mock drafts, college sports, endorsements, the Nike vs.Under Armour competition, the Super Bowl, e-sports and more!

     

    Alexandria Children's Theatre - Wizards Unite! - Full Day Program - Fee: $891

    Full Day Camp – includes morning sanck, lunch, and daily swim lessons!

    ACT – Wizards Unite! 

    Hogwarts fans will start the camp week by being sorted into Houses, and then collecting points for their House through various challenges. They’ll love learning spells, making potions, and solving the mystery surrounding the famous school for wizards. Everyone will enjoy trying butterbeer, chocolate frogs and other tasty treats from the stories. Craft projects may include creating a shoe box set, and everyone will help paint the background for the skit. Campers have a daily swim lesson and will finish the session with a presentation onstage for families demonstrating the new-found Wizard skills in a special camp skit!

     

    MakerSpace Magic! Full Day Program - Fee: $990

    MakerSpace Magic

    Full day program, daily swim included.  

    This class will introduce students to all of the various tools and modules in Burgundy’s MakerSpace. Students will learn some basic woodworking skills and techniques, learn how to use 3D printers to create prototypes and final products, and learn how to use various CNC machines like a laser engraver and CriCut machine to make simple projects like signs and keychains. In addition to learning the essentials of proper tool safety and maintenance, students will also learn how to use various CAD programs that each machine and/or tool requires. Over the course of the 2 weeks, students will complete one main project and several smaller projects. During the second week of the camp, each student will design and make a CO2 cartridge powered race car to compete in Burgundy Farm Summer Day Camps own racing event – the Burgundy Derby!

    Burgundy Horsemanship Camp - Full Day Program - Fee: $1350

    Burgundy Horsemanship Camp

    Full day program, daily swim included.  

    Burgundy Farm Summer Day Camp is proud to announce the return of our successful camp program Burgundy Horsemanship Camp!  

    Campers will begin their day by arriving at Burgundy Farm Summer Day Camp by 8:30 am each day. After being checked in by their counselors, they will make the short wooded walk to the Burgundy Stables for the horsemanship portion of their program, from 9 am to 1 pm. An experienced and qualified instructor from Burgundy Stables will lead this part of the camp day, with Burgundy Farm Summer Day Camp counselors supporting all logistics and non-riding activities.

    What is Horsemanship Camp? Horsemanship Camp is a fun way for kids to learn about horses. This camp is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of those with experience and introduce horsemanship to those unfamiliar with horses. All levels of riders are welcome, from beginners to advanced. Throughout the week, campers will learn about the operation of a small horse farm, including the animals, how to care for them, and riding skills.

    Burgundy Stables does not run just a “riding camp.” We run a “horsemanship camp.” The philosophy of this camp is that children should have fun while they learn. Campers learn about the many aspects of how to ride but also what it takes to care for a horse! To provide this broad experience, campers will be introduced to the necessary horse-related chores, including cleaning stalls, filling water buckets, and throwing hay. Please let your camper know that some dirty work and riding will be involved! Campers will have the opportunity to ride every other day during the camp, and on non-riding days they will learn all about the work it takes to run a small horse farm. It is rewarding when campers realize they’re learning to care for a horse and that it’s a big animal and a big responsibility!

    Campers will return to Burgundy Farm Summer Day Camp after lunch at Burgundy Stables. In the afternoon, they will have instructional swim time in Burgundy’s outdoor pool, a chance to enjoy Burgundy’s campus and playgrounds and participate in camp-wide programming. The highlight of the afternoon portion of this camp will be the pool time campers have each day. What better way to cool down after a morning of working and riding at Burgundy Stables than participating in swim lessons with our experienced swim staff and lifeguards?

    Riders are responsible for providing their own apparel, including an ASTM/SEI-approved helmet, gloves, boots, or hard-soled shoes with heels, and riding breeches/jodhpurs or other long-legged pants (no shorts). There are a small number of helmets available for general use, but we recommend that all campers purchase their own helmets for proper fit and safety.

    Session 2: July 1 – 12 *No camp on Thursday, July 4 AND Friday, July 5!

    *Some speicalty camp fees may vary.

    Session 2 AM and PM Camps - pick an AM camp and pair it with the PM camp of your choice - Fee: $792

    AM Camps (to be paired with a PM Camp)

    *Morning snack, lunch and daily swim lessons will take place during the AM Camp

    • Photography

    Learn the basics of working with a digital camera while completing cool projects and competing in fun games using the camera. Capture the excitement of summer camp as seen through the camera lens.  Photograph our beautiful natural campus, create stop animation shorts, and work with your fellow campers to capture the excitement of camp at Burgundy! Cameras will be provided by Burgundy. Camp does include some computer screen time as campers work with their photos to complete their projects. All of your camper’s photos will come home on their own USB drive.  No experience required.  Say “cheese”!

    • Summer Science Conservation and Zoology 

    Enjoy spending time in nature?  This camp will get you out in the environment to discover why the natural world is so important and why we must take care of it!  Learn how to care for our environment by understanding all the amazing things it does for us.  Pollination, photosynthesis, filtration, agriculture and more will be covered in this week all while enjoying Burgundy’s 26 acre outdoor campus.  During the second week campers will turn their attention to the animal kingdom.  Campers will dig into the exciting world of bugs, birds, mammals, and more.  This class will include a simple dissection project. 

    1. Lego Legends – Star Wars! 

    Blast off into the world of Star Wars and go from Padawan to Jedi with this STEM based camp!  Campers will use the force to build some of the most iconic ships and vehicles from the Star Wars movies.  Working collaboratively campers will piece together Tie Fighters, X-wings, AT-AT Walkers, and more!  This camp is for the Star Wars fan who is ready to learn the ways of the force!

    • Nature Navigators 

    This exciting, hands-on exploration camp is designed to capture all that is great about our general day camp and pack it into a half-day program. Nature walks, digging in the dirt, and working in the garden are just some of the activities that are special and unique to Burgundy. Campers will have fun on our beautiful campus while learning about nature, conservation, and outdoor hobbies. This program is designed to be a nice bridge for campers moving out of the Lower Division as well as a precursor to our very popular Burgundy Outdoors camp. Truly the best of what Burgundy has to offer! 

    • Let the Board Games Begin!

    Do you enjoy a little friendly competition?  Do the words “Family Game Night” bring out the board game warrior in you?  Well, it’s game on for this camp then!  Enjoy playing classic board games like Monopoly, Stratego, Risk, and Life with your fellow campers while also enjoying the best of Burgundy’s beautiful campus.  Can you solve the mystery in Clue?  Can you find the most words in Boggle?  Can you catch the mouse in Mousetrap?  These classic games, and many more, are not only fun but help teach logical thinking, strategy, decision making, cooperation, and creative thinking.  Come challenge yourself, and other campers, in this camp that is the complete cure for BOARD-dom!

    *All games are screen free.

    PM Camps (to be paired with an AM Camp)

    • Boolean Girls – Code and Build with Boolean Girl – (COED)

    Start the session by building your coding skills and create a “code your own adventure” story that blends classic storytelling with animation, and gaming. Campers design and develop an interactive adventure where the choices they make change the outcome. Build their coding skills using conditionals, events, variables, and other advanced coding techniques.

    At the end of the session use a micro:bit to build a game controller for your project. Coding in Scratch campers will program the controller to interact with their game and make the character move and make choices. 

    Using micro:bit and Scratch, students develop valuable skills like design thinking, prototyping, coding, and working with materials and electronics. They also learn the importance of collaboration while creating their projects.

    • Challenge Island – Slimetopia 3!

    Prepare to stir up the most delicious-looking slime recipes on the Seven Seas!  You and your STEAM Team have been chosen to be slime sous chefs on the S.S. Slimetopia cruise and it’s up to you to “feed” the slime-hungry passengers morning, noon, and night!  You’ll mix up Belgian Waffle Slime, Fast Food Hamburger Slime, Ice Cream Sundae Slime, and Spectacular Sushi Slime just to name a few.  Slimetopia 3 is sure to sell out in a squishy, squashy splash, so book your cruise cabin ooey, gooey fast!

    • Excite Soccer 

    Children will be encouraged to develop their mental, physical, and social abilities through creative soccer games and other activities taught by highly experienced staff; all trained working with young children. Participants will learn individual skills, teamwork, and most importantly, have fun! Our emphasis is on mastering basic coordination and agility with and without a soccer ball, as well as focus on providing a high energy, confidence building, environment where each player is empowered to play the beautiful game.

    Each practice will finish with small sided scrimmages (Ie; 1v1, 2 v 2, 3v3, 4v4).

    • STARZ Dance

    Our co-ed Starz Dance Camp provides an exciting environment for children to explore their dance interests! Our program includes a variety of dance styles, such as ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and contemporary. Our dance camp provide students with coordination, balance, and rhythm building skills, as well as the opportunity to work together with friends to create their own routines. Campers will also participate in teamwork building games and Freestyle dance activities. The Starz Program dance camp is perfect for children of all skill levels that are creative, curious, and love moving to music!

    • SPARK Business Academy – Storytellers-Creative Writing

    In this program, students enhance their writing skills and learn to work as a team in a creative setting.  Students collaborate in brainstorming sessions to select an original story idea, complete individual writing assignments, and provide feedback and advice to their peers – fostering social skills in the process!

     

    Alexandria Children's Theatre - Barnyard Broadway! - Full Day Program

    Full Day Camp – includes morning sanck, lunch, and daily swim lessons!

    ACT – Barnyard Broadway!

    Sing, dance, and act this summer with ACT! This camp focuses on all areas of performance, honing the skills of seasoned young actors or introducing new actors to the joy and magic of the theater. Campers will each get their own role in an original musical that takes famous songs

    from musical theater and strings them together with a unique story. Costumes, lights, and live piano accompaniment make it a show stopping summer! All experience levels are welcome, and encouraged! Each two-week session rehearses its own unique musical. This camp is perfect for

    anyone who is interested in performing, even if it’s your first time on stage! Will Anderson brings his love of musical theatre down for NYC for this session of camp each year and he’s AMAZING!

     

    Burgundy Outdoors! - Full Day Program - Fee: $960

    Burgundy Outdoors 

    Full day program, daily swim included.  

    Grab your sleeping bag, check your compass, and get ready for an adventure! This nature adventure camp program is all about exploring ecology and environmental sciences, challenging yourself to step outside your comfort zone, practicing teamwork, and building self-confidence in your outdoor skills. Learn how to orient yourself in the wild using a map and compass, pick the perfect campsite and pitch your tent, hike the natural world, identify the wildlife you find, and have fun exploring the great outdoors!  Daily swimming lessons are included.

    The major highlight of this program is the one-night camp out on our campus! Parents are invited to join their campers for a cookout dinner before our evening activities such as a pool party, campfire, and s’mores begin. This program is for the adventurous camper who is looking for more than a regular day camp experience!

    Burgundy Horsemanship Camp - Full Day Program - Fee: $1200

    Burgundy Horsemanship Camp

    Full day program, daily swim included.  

    Burgundy Farm Summer Day Camp is proud to announce the return of our successful camp program Burgundy Horsemanship Camp!  

    Campers will begin their day by arriving at Burgundy Farm Summer Day Camp by 8:30 am each day. After being checked in by their counselors, they will make the short wooded walk to the Burgundy Stables for the horsemanship portion of their program, from 9 am to 1 pm. An experienced and qualified instructor from Burgundy Stables will lead this part of the camp day, with Burgundy Farm Summer Day Camp counselors supporting all logistics and non-riding activities.

    What is Horsemanship Camp? Horsemanship Camp is a fun way for kids to learn about horses. This camp is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of those with experience and introduce horsemanship to those unfamiliar with horses. All levels of riders are welcome, from beginners to advanced. Throughout the week, campers will learn about the operation of a small horse farm, including the animals, how to care for them, and riding skills.

    Burgundy Stables does not run just a “riding camp.” We run a “horsemanship camp.” The philosophy of this camp is that children should have fun while they learn. Campers learn about the many aspects of how to ride but also what it takes to care for a horse! To provide this broad experience, campers will be introduced to the necessary horse-related chores, including cleaning stalls, filling water buckets, and throwing hay. Please let your camper know that some dirty work and riding will be involved! Campers will have the opportunity to ride every other day during the camp, and on non-riding days they will learn all about the work it takes to run a small horse farm. It is rewarding when campers realize they’re learning to care for a horse and that it’s a big animal and a big responsibility!

    Campers will return to Burgundy Farm Summer Day Camp after lunch at Burgundy Stables. In the afternoon, they will have instructional swim time in Burgundy’s outdoor pool, a chance to enjoy Burgundy’s campus and playgrounds and participate in camp-wide programming. The highlight of the afternoon portion of this camp will be the pool time campers have each day. What better way to cool down after a morning of working and riding at Burgundy Stables than participating in swim lessons with our experienced swim staff and lifeguards?

    Riders are responsible for providing their own apparel, including an ASTM/SEI-approved helmet, gloves, boots, or hard-soled shoes with heels, and riding breeches/jodhpurs or other long-legged pants (no shorts). There are a small number of helmets available for general use, but we recommend that all campers purchase their own helmets for proper fit and safety.

    Session 3: July 15 – 26

    *Some speicalty camp fees may vary.

    Session 3 AM and PM Camps - pick an AM camp and pair it with the PM camp of your choice - Fee: $990

    AM Camps (to be paired with a PM Camp)

    *Morning snack, lunch and daily swim lessons will take place during the AM Camp

    • Photography

    Learn the basics of working with a digital camera while completing cool projects and competing in fun games using the camera. Capture the excitement of summer camp as seen through the camera lens.  Photograph our beautiful natural campus, create stop animation shorts, and work with your fellow campers to capture the excitement of camp at Burgundy! Cameras will be provided by Burgundy. Camp does include some computer screen time as campers work with their photos to complete their projects. All of your camper’s photos will come home on their own USB drive.  No experience required.  Say “cheese”!

    • Summer Science – Kitchen Chemistry and Fun with Physics! 

    See regular household items in a new and exciting way! Working with many materials found in an average home, we will interactively demonstrate many of the amazing science possibilities of our everyday lives.  Slime, Ooblek, chemical reactions, mixtures and solutions, and much more are all on the menu in this camp where everything is hands-on and you will get your hands dirty!  During the second week discover the fun of physics!  Floating, flying, dropping, and breaking are all possibilities in this camp where immovable objects will meet unstoppable forces!

    • Lego Legends – Harry Potter – 

    Explore the magic of Harry Potter using LEGO®! Visit 4 Privet Drive, find Platform 9 ¾, build the Hogwarts Express Train, work cooperatively to construct the mysterious Hogwarts Castle, and challenge the Hungarian Horntail Dragon, and much, much more! Travel to a world of wizardry and hone your magical skills while learning about Muggle (STEM) concepts with Harry and all his friends!

    • Nature Navigators 

    This exciting, hands-on exploration camp is designed to capture all that is great about our general day camp and pack it into a half-day program. Nature walks, digging in the dirt, and working in the garden are just some of the activities that are special and unique to Burgundy. Campers will have fun on our beautiful campus while learning about nature, conservation, and outdoor hobbies. This program is designed to be a nice bridge for campers moving out of the Lower Division as well as a precursor to our very popular Burgundy Outdoors camp. Truly the best of what Burgundy has to offer! 

    • Detective Adventure!

    The game is afoot!  There is a mystery brewing at Burgundy and we need your help to solve it!  A special item belonging to the Burgundy Farm Summer Day Camp has gone missing, and there is no shortage of suspects on campus.  Will you and your team of Detectives be able to collect the clues, process the crime scene, question the suspects, and follow the trail of evidence to the guilty party?  Under the watchful eye of the Commanders of the Burgundy Farm Detective Bureau you will learn and practice the skills necessary to close the book on this case.  Are you up for the challenge?  Join us for Detective Adventure amp and discover your inner Detective!

    • Gone Fishing!

    Bait your hook, cast your line, and see if you can catch a lunker!  Burgundy is going fishing and you are invited to come and join the fun!  Learn the basics of fishing and then test your skills in Burgundy’s very own pond.  Campers will get to work hands-on with real fishing gear all while learning about local fish species, fishing safety, and having fun with friends while enjoying this great outdoor activity.  All fishing will be catch and release.  Don’t let this camp be the one that got away!

     

    PM Camps (to be paired with an AM Camp)

    • Little Medical School – Little Doctor School

    Inspired learning today – healthy futures tomorrow! Camp participants will role-play the key responsibilities of a doctor and learn about vital organs in the human body. These future doctors will learn how to use a stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, and reflex hammer. They will practice administering first aid, learn how pharmacists play a role in administering medications, and more!

    • Boolean GirlsCode and Build with Boolean Girl – (COED)

    Start the session by building your coding skills and create a “code your own adventure” story that blends classic storytelling with animation, and gaming. Campers design and develop an interactive adventure where the choices they make change the outcome. Build their coding skills using conditionals, events, variables, and other advanced coding techniques.

    At the end of the session use a micro:bit to build a game controller for your project. Coding in Scratch campers will program the controller to interact with their game and make the character move and make choices. 

    Using micro:bit and Scratch, students develop valuable skills like design thinking, prototyping, coding, and working with materials and electronics. They also learn the importance of collaboration while creating their projects.

    • Abrakadoodle

    Week 1: Smart Art 

    SMART artists are SMART kids! What better way to engage developing creative minds than through STEAM lessons designed especially for them? Age-appropriate Science, Technology, and Engineering blend seamlessly with Art projects. Students explore Math concepts such as geometry, fractions, and size. Kids will have loads of fun engaging in various SMART art concepts to explore!

    Week 2: Super Doodle

    Blast off with this super fun camp! Create super-sized drawings and masks! Imagine superheroes and your own superpowers! Make a paint super-mess and produce spectacular sculptures and paintings! Create nonstop super FUN art projects in this super-duper camp!

    • NOVA Fencing and Archery 

    Enguard! Ready? Fence! We teach two great Olympic sports at one fun camp. Our experienced fencing coaches will teach core foundational skills like advance, retreat, thrust and lunge as you learn to fence. We will also teach the fundamentals of archery using foam tipped arrows. No experience needed and all equipment is provided.

    • STARZ Gymnastics

    The Starz gymnastics program is ideal for children that want to develop a solid foundation of gymnastics, while improving balance, coordination, rhythm and self-esteem! This camp is designed for children of all skill levels, whether they are learning how to do their first forward roll, practicing their cartwheels and handstands, or starting to learn handsprings! Our gymnastics camp provides a nurturing and comfortable environment, with the main focus being safety and F-U-N!

    • Challenge Island – STEAM Tank Entrepreneur!

    Calling all innovative and inventive kids to an adventure in STEAM and entrepreneurship!  You and your STEAM Team will design, create and open new businesses every day, including: PIZZApreneur, SWEETrepreneur, SLIMEtrepreneur, PETrepreneur, and HAUNTrepreneur.  Can you convince the island sharks that your STEAM Team’s business belongs in the new Challenge Island Mall? Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind entrepreneurial experience! 

     

    Alexandria Children's Theatre - Take Your Singing, Dancing and Acting to the Next Level - Full Day Program

    Full Day Camp – includes morning sanck, lunch, and daily swim lessons!

    ACT – Take Your Singing, Dancing and Acting to the Next Level

    Will Anderson, NYU Tisch alum, comes down from New York each summer to share his expertise and love of musical theatre with ACT campers, building confidence and teaching performance prep so they’ll be ready to take the stage for their presentation for families on the last day. This camp focuses on all areas of performance, honing the skills of seasoned young actors or introducing new actors to the joy and magic of the theater. Campers will each get their own role in an original musical that takes famous songs from musical theater and strings them together with a unique story. Costumes, lights, and live piano accompaniment help everyone shine onstage! All experience levels are welcome. Campers will rehearse their own unique musical created by Will. This camp is perfect for anyone who is interested in performing, even if it’s your first time on stage! 

    Please note: this camp is a musical theatre camp but will have a different performance from Session 2.

    MakerSpace Magic! - Full Day Program - Fee: $1100

    MakerSpace Magic

    Full day program, includes daily swim.  

    This class will introduce students to all of the various tools and modules in Burgundy’s MakerSpace. Students will learn some basic woodworking skills and techniques, learn how to use 3D printers to create prototypes and final products, and learn how to use various CNC machines like a laser engraver and CriCut machine to make simple projects like signs and keychains. In addition to learning the essentials of proper tool safety and maintenance, students will also learn how to use various CAD programs that each machine and/or tool requires. Over the course of the 2 weeks, students will complete one main project and several smaller projects. During the second week of the camp, each student will design and make a CO2 cartridge powered race car to compete in Burgundy Farm Summer Day Camps own racing event – the Burgundy Derby!

    Burgundy Outdoors! - Full Day Program - Fee: $1200

    Burgundy Outdoors 

    Full day program, includes daily swim. 

    Grab your sleeping bag, check your compass, and get ready for an adventure! This nature adventure camp program is all about exploring ecology and environmental sciences, challenging yourself to step outside your comfort zone, practicing teamwork, and building self-confidence in your outdoor skills. Learn how to orient yourself in the wild using a map and compass, pick the perfect campsite and pitch your tent, hike the natural world, identify the wildlife you find, and have fun exploring the great outdoors!  Daily swimming lessons are included.

    The major highlight of this program is the one-night camp out on our campus! Parents are invited to join their campers for a cookout dinner before our evening activities such as a pool party, campfire, and s’mores begin. This program is for the adventurous camper who is looking for more than a regular day camp experience!

    Burgundy Horsemanship Camp - Full Day Program - Fee: $1500

    Burgundy Horsemanship Camp

    Full day program, includes daily swim. 

    Burgundy Farm Summer Day Camp is proud to announce the return of our successful camp program Burgundy Horsemanship Camp!  

    Campers will begin their day by arriving at Burgundy Farm Summer Day Camp by 8:30 am each day. After being checked in by their counselors, they will make the short wooded walk to the Burgundy Stables for the horsemanship portion of their program, from 9 am to 1 pm. An experienced and qualified instructor from Burgundy Stables will lead this part of the camp day, with Burgundy Farm Summer Day Camp counselors supporting all logistics and non-riding activities.

    What is Horsemanship Camp? Horsemanship Camp is a fun way for kids to learn about horses. This camp is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of those with experience and introduce horsemanship to those unfamiliar with horses. All levels of riders are welcome, from beginners to advanced. Throughout the week, campers will learn about the operation of a small horse farm, including the animals, how to care for them, and riding skills.

    Burgundy Stables does not run just a “riding camp.” We run a “horsemanship camp.” The philosophy of this camp is that children should have fun while they learn. Campers learn about the many aspects of how to ride but also what it takes to care for a horse! To provide this broad experience, campers will be introduced to the necessary horse-related chores, including cleaning stalls, filling water buckets, and throwing hay. Please let your camper know that some dirty work and riding will be involved! Campers will have the opportunity to ride every other day during the camp, and on non-riding days they will learn all about the work it takes to run a small horse farm. It is rewarding when campers realize they’re learning to care for a horse and that it’s a big animal and a big responsibility!

    Campers will return to Burgundy Farm Summer Day Camp after lunch at Burgundy Stables. In the afternoon, they will have instructional swim time in Burgundy’s outdoor pool, a chance to enjoy Burgundy’s campus and playgrounds and participate in camp-wide programming. The highlight of the afternoon portion of this camp will be the pool time campers have each day. What better way to cool down after a morning of working and riding at Burgundy Stables than participating in swim lessons with our experienced swim staff and lifeguards?

    Riders are responsible for providing their own apparel, including an ASTM/SEI-approved helmet, gloves, boots, or hard-soled shoes with heels, and riding breeches/jodhpurs or other long-legged pants (no shorts). There are a small number of helmets available for general use, but we recommend that all campers purchase their own helmets for proper fit and safety.

    Session 4: July 29 – August 9

    *Some speicalty camp fees may vary.

    Session 4 AM and PM Camps - pick an AM camp and pair it with the PM camp of your choice - Fee: $990

    AM Camps (to be paired with a PM Camp)

    *Morning snack, lunch and daily swim lessons will take place during the AM Camp

    • Photography

    Learn the basics of working with a digital camera while completing cool projects and competing in fun games using the camera. Capture the excitement of summer camp as seen through the camera lens.  Photograph our beautiful natural campus, create stop animation shorts, and work with your fellow campers to capture the excitement of camp at Burgundy! Cameras will be provided by Burgundy. Camp does include some computer screen time as campers work with their photos to complete their projects. All of your camper’s photos will come home on their own USB drive.  No experience required.  Say “cheese”!

    • Summer Science Conservation and Zoology 

    Enjoy spending time in nature?  This camp will get you out in the environment to discover why the natural world is so important and why we must take care of it!  Learn how to care for our environment by understanding all the amazing things it does for us.  Pollination, photosynthesis, filtration, agriculture and more will be covered in this week all while enjoying Burgundy’s 26 acre outdoor campus.  During the second week campers will turn their attention to the animal kingdom.  Campers will dig into the exciting world of bugs, birds, mammals, and more.  This class will include a simple dissection project. 

    1. Lego Legends – Star Wars! 

    Blast off into the world of Star Wars and go from Padawan to Jedi with this STEM based camp!  Campers will use the force to build some of the most iconic ships and vehicles from the Star Wars movies.  Working collaboratively campers will piece together Tie Fighters, X-wings, AT-AT Walkers, and more!  This camp is for the Star Wars fan who is ready to learn the ways of the force!

    • Nature Navigators 

    This exciting, hands-on exploration camp is designed to capture all that is great about our general day camp and pack it into a half-day program. Nature walks, digging in the dirt, and working in the garden are just some of the activities that are special and unique to Burgundy. Campers will have fun on our beautiful campus while learning about nature, conservation, and outdoor hobbies. This program is designed to be a nice bridge for campers moving out of the Lower Division as well as a precursor to our very popular Burgundy Outdoors camp. Truly the best of what Burgundy has to offer! 

    • Secret Agent Adventure!

    The Burgundy Farm Summer Day Camp needs your help!!  The evil corporation, Sentinel Corporation and Manufacturing (SCAM), has planted a MOLE at Burgundy.  New Secret Agent recruits will receive  on the job training from their handlers as they work together to figure out who the MOLE is, and what they are up to.  Junior Agents will  not only learn the craft of espionage, but also participate in Physical Training (PT) via swimming and recess time as well as general teambuilding skills.  After creating their covers, backstories, codenames, and disguises, and practicing working together as a team, the Agents, at the direction of their handlers, will be ready to delve into the world of espionage to discover who the double agent is.  It’s up to you to save Burgundy from the evil plans of SCAMP and the MOLE!!

    • Gone Fishing!

    Bait your hook, cast your line, and see if you can catch a lunker!  Burgundy is going fishing and you are invited to come and join the fun!  Learn the basics of fishing and then test your skills in Burgundy’s very own pond.  Campers will get to work hands-on with real fishing gear all while learning about local fish species, fishing safety, and having fun with friends while enjoying this great outdoor activity.  All fishing will be catch and release.  Don’t let this camp be the one that got away!

     

    PM Camps (to be paired with a AM Camp)

    • Little Medical School – Little Wilderness Medicine Camp

    Conquer the great outdoors! Camp participants will role-play emergency situations in the wild and learn how to prepare for natural disasters. These future emergency medics will learn about snake bites, hypothermia, tourniquets, poisonous plants, edible plants, distress signals, forest fires, tornadoes, mosquito bites, and more.

    • Abrakadoodle

    Week 1: Art Thru the Ages

    Create paintings on an art adventure through history. Get your hands messy as you shine light on ancient cave paintings. Make beautifully patterned African art, explode with Pop Art, and create vibrant landscapes and more! Have a paintbrush ready to paint art through the ages!

    Week 2: ARTSY CITY BUILDERS

    Calling all creative minds! We are planning a city! Let’s use arty tools to design skyscrapers, bridges, community pools, houses, bistros, airports and even museums. Create an artsy garden with trees and sculptures. Paint your own urban skyline inspired by Van Gogh. Join us on the road to fun!

    • Excite Soccer 

    Children will be encouraged to develop their mental, physical, and social abilities through creative soccer games and other activities taught by highly experienced staff; all trained working with young children. Participants will learn individual skills, teamwork, and most importantly, have fun! Our emphasis is on mastering basic coordination and agility with and without a soccer ball, as well as focus on providing a high energy, confidence building, environment where each player is empowered to play the beautiful game.

    Each practice will finish with small sided scrimmages (Ie; 1v1, 2 v 2, 3v3, 4v4).

    • STARZ Dance

    Our co-ed Starz Dance Camp provides an exciting environment for children to explore their dance interests! Our program includes a variety of dance styles, such as ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and contemporary. Our dance camp provides students with coordination, balance, and rhythm building skills, as well as the opportunity to work together with friends to create their own routines. Campers will also participate in teamwork building games and Freestyle dance activities. The Starz Program dance camp is perfect for children of all skill levels that are creative, curious, and love moving to music!

    • SPARK Business Academy – Jr CEO’s 

    How would you like to be the boss of Apple or Amazon for a day? In this leadership program, you can! Students act as CEOs for leading companies and work in groups to make strategic recommendations to address real business issues. Case studies include popular companies, such as Coke, McDonald’s, Under Armor, Nike, Tesla, Uber and more!

    Students enhance their problem-solving skills, develop business savvy and cultivate a strategic mindset as future leaders.

    • SPARK Business Academy – Aspiring Fashionistas 

    In this “glam” program for boys and girls, students gain knowledge of the fashion industry and develop skills in branding, marketing, fashion journalism and design.  Students explore popular brands, analyze industry trends (e.g., athleisure), design various articles of clothing, define their own brand and more!

     

    Alexandria Children's Theatre - Improve? No, Improv! - FULL DAY CAMP

    Full Day Camp – includes morning sanck, lunch, and daily swim lessons!

    ACT – Improve? No, Improv!

    Whether your child tends to be a “class clown” type, or they could use some help with their confidence when doing class projects and speaking in front of a group, this camp is the place for them to shine! Join teaching artist Avé to learn all about creating great improvisations and become an improv master (and problem solver) in two weeks! Avé will also teach some audition basics for students interested in trying out for a show including acting basics, improv basics, emoting and movement: all of the tools needed for an effective and successful improv and communicating effectively! Collaboration skills will be strengthened too. Campers will learn several different kinds of improv styles and compete in improv games during camp to prepare for an improv show at the end of the session for families.

     

    Burgundy Outdoors! - Full Day Program - Fee: $1200

    Burgundy Outdoors 

    Full day program, daily swim included.  

    Grab your sleeping bag, check your compass, and get ready for an adventure! This nature adventure camp program is all about exploring ecology and environmental sciences, challenging yourself to step outside your comfort zone, practicing teamwork, and building self-confidence in your outdoor skills. Learn how to orient yourself in the wild using a map and compass, pick the perfect campsite and pitch your tent, hike the natural world, identify the wildlife you find, and have fun exploring the great outdoors!  Daily swimming lessons are included.

    The major highlight of this program is the one-night camp out on our campus! Parents are invited to join their campers for a cookout dinner before our evening activities such as a pool party, campfire, and s’mores begin. This program is for the adventurous camper who is looking for more than a regular day camp experience!

    Burgundy Horsemanship Camp - Full Day Program - Fee: $1500

    Burgundy Horsemanship Camp

    Full day program, daily swim included.  

    Burgundy Farm Summer Day Camp is proud to announce the return of our successful camp program Burgundy Horsemanship Camp!  

    Campers will begin their day by arriving at Burgundy Farm Summer Day Camp by 8:30 am each day. After being checked in by their counselors, they will make the short wooded walk to the Burgundy Stables for the horsemanship portion of their program, from 9 am to 1 pm. An experienced and qualified instructor from Burgundy Stables will lead this part of the camp day, with Burgundy Farm Summer Day Camp counselors supporting all logistics and non-riding activities.

    What is Horsemanship Camp? Horsemanship Camp is a fun way for kids to learn about horses. This camp is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of those with experience and introduce horsemanship to those unfamiliar with horses. All levels of riders are welcome, from beginners to advanced. Throughout the week, campers will learn about the operation of a small horse farm, including the animals, how to care for them, and riding skills.

    Burgundy Stables does not run just a “riding camp.” We run a “horsemanship camp.” The philosophy of this camp is that children should have fun while they learn. Campers learn about the many aspects of how to ride but also what it takes to care for a horse! To provide this broad experience, campers will be introduced to the necessary horse-related chores, including cleaning stalls, filling water buckets, and throwing hay. Please let your camper know that some dirty work and riding will be involved! Campers will have the opportunity to ride every other day during the camp, and on non-riding days they will learn all about the work it takes to run a small horse farm. It is rewarding when campers realize they’re learning to care for a horse and that it’s a big animal and a big responsibility!

    Campers will return to Burgundy Farm Summer Day Camp after lunch at Burgundy Stables. In the afternoon, they will have instructional swim time in Burgundy’s outdoor pool, a chance to enjoy Burgundy’s campus and playgrounds and participate in camp-wide programming. The highlight of the afternoon portion of this camp will be the pool time campers have each day. What better way to cool down after a morning of working and riding at Burgundy Stables than participating in swim lessons with our experienced swim staff and lifeguards?

    Riders are responsible for providing their own apparel, including an ASTM/SEI-approved helmet, gloves, boots, or hard-soled shoes with heels, and riding breeches/jodhpurs or other long-legged pants (no shorts). There are a small number of helmets available for general use, but we recommend that all campers purchase their own helmets for proper fit and safety.

    Counselor in Training Sessions - Full Day Program - Fee: $550

    CIT Program 

    *NEW THIS SUMMER – Ages: 12-15 / Rising 7th – 10th Graders

    *Now your 12 year old/rising 7th grader can particpate in the CIT program!

    Full day program.

    Session 1: June 17 – June 28 *No camp on Wednesday, June 19 – Fee: $495

    Session 2: July 1 – July 12 *No camp on Thursday, July 4 AND Friday, July 5 – Fee: $440

    Session 3: July 15 – 26 – Fee: $550

    Session 4: July 29 – August 9 – Fee: $550

    Counselors in Training (CITs) assist our camp counselors with the day-to-day operation of the camp from 8am-4pm every day. They are assigned to a specific camp group and stay with that camp group throughout the entire session.   Participation in the CIT program places that individual on track to be a Junior Counselor when they turn 16.

    CITs daily roles include playing with the younger campers, assisting with transitions between morning and afternoon programs, and helping to facilitate camp programming and projects.  In addition, they participate in team building and bonding activities with the other CITs which include meetings, group games, and projects. CITs will have chances to swim during the session, with thier camp groups and thier fellow CITs.  CITs are placed in every camp at Burgundy as they are an integral part of the day to day operation of the camp, but CIT’s will have the option to share their preferred camp placements.  While we canot gurantee a CIT will get one of their top choices, we do our best to make sure that each CIT is happy with thier placement.  

    CITs are an integral part of our programming, helping to bridge the gap between camper and counselor. In recognition of their hard work CITs are paid a $50 stipend at the end of each session.

    Priority Registration for Burgundy Employees and Families: January 24 @ 10:00am
    Priority Registration for Returning Camp Families: January 29 @ 10:00am
    Open Registration: February 5 @ 10:00am

    BFSDC 2024 Dates:  

    Session 1: June 17-June 29 *No camp on Wednesday, June 19 (All camp fees prorated)

    Session 2: July 1-12 *No camp on Thursday, July 4 AND Friday, July 5 (All camp fees prorated)  

    Session 3: July 15-26

    Session 4: July 29-August 9

    Camp Hours:

    8-8:30am - Arrival

    8:30am-4pm - Camp Day

    4-4:30pm Dismissal

    4-6pm - After Camp Care

    Burgundy's Summer Day Camp provides nature and nurture all summer long and is ACA accredited.

    Voted Northern Virginia Magazine Best Summer Camps 2020

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