In this section you will find information on:
-Programs and Schedule
-What to bring to camp
-What NOT to bring to camp
-Snack and lunch
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Programs and Schedule
*Please note, ALL campers are invited to join in for the dress-up days if they wish!
The Camp Day (8:30am-4:00pm):
At Burgundy, the camp day is very busy. All campers swim daily in our outdoor, saltwater pool. Age appropriate and thematic activities, recess and play, outdoor exploration and camp wide community events make up the camp day at Burgundy. Campers spend time with their camp groups working on projects and activities, enjoying recess and playtime, exploring our beautiful 26-acre outdoor campus, and having the chance to spend time with friends, both old and new.
Camper Supervision Ratios: Required minimum ratios (staff does not include CIT’s):
3-5 years – 1:6
6-8 years – 1:8
9-15 years – 1:10
LOWER DIVISION Rising JK – 2nd Grades, Ages 3.5 (potty trained) – 7:
Session 1: June 15 – 26 *No camp on Friday, June 19
Week 1: June 15-18
Theme: Cartoon Camp!
Dress-up Day: Dress like your favorite cartoon character!
Cartoon Camp is the ultimate adventure for young artists and storytellers! This camp is all about bringing your wildest cartoon characters and ideas to life. Campers will have the chance to design their own unique characters, craft comic strips, and then take their creations to the next level by building 3D models of them! Using these models, they’ll learn the exciting art of stop-motion animation to create their very own animated shorts. Whether it’s a superhero battling villains, a talking animal on an adventure, or a silly character in a wacky situation, the possibilities are endless! This camp is packed with fun, creativity, and hands-on art projects that focus on storytelling, design, and animation. Get ready for a summer of imagination, laughter, and artistic expression—where your cartoons and comics are the stars!
Week 2: June 22-26
Theme: Water Water Everywhere!
Dress-up Day: Crazy Hair/Crazy Hat Day!
Who’s ready for a wet and wild adventure? If you love water, this is the camp for you! Throughout the week, campers will dive into hands-on water experiments, create stunning water-themed art, and play exciting water games that will keep them cool and engaged. From exploring the science of water to crafting water-based masterpieces, every day offers new ways to get creative with this amazing element. The grand finale? On the last day, campers will put all their ideas together to design and build their very own water park right here on Burgundy’s campus! The day will be filled with fun as campers explore different water stations and enjoy a splash-tastic adventure with their friends. Get ready for a week of discovery, creativity, and a whole lot of water-filled fun! You will get wet!!
Session 2 – June 29-July 3 *No camp on Friday, July 3
Week 1: June 29-July 2
Theme: The Time Travelers Camp!
Dress-up Day: Dress like the 1980s!
Come and transcend the arc of time, where the past, present, and future come to life in an exciting adventure! This summer, campers will work together to build their very own time travel device—whether it’s a car, ship, or portal—so they can journey to some of the most thrilling times in history (and even the future!). From digging for dinosaur bones in the prehistoric era to witnessing the grandeur of the Roman Empire, racing through a medieval jousting tournament, galloping through the wild, wild west, and exploring the wonders of the Renaissance, there’s no limit to where their time-traveling adventures can take them! And don’t forget the 1980s—campers will step into one of the greatest decades ever, with neon colors, cassette tapes, and classic games! With each new time period, they’ll engage in hands-on activities, learn about history, and let their imaginations soar as they travel through time. Get ready for a summer of excitement, discovery, and endless adventures in The Time Travelers Camp!
Week 2: July 6-10
Theme: World Cup Camp!
Dress-up Day: Wear your favorite sports jersey
World Cup Camp brings the excitement of the world’s biggest tournament to camp—but with a twist! Instead of focusing on soccer skills, campers will explore the host nations of the 2026 World Cup: Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Through games, hands-on activities, cultural challenges, and creative projects, they’ll spend a few days diving into the traditions, landscapes, foods, and fun facts of each country. Campers will also follow the real World Cup and learn about its incredible impact on the world—how it unites people, celebrates culture, and brings millions together through sport. Throughout the session, campers will compete in their own World Cup–style team tournaments, earning points toward becoming camp champions. It’s an engaging mix of global learning, friendly competition, and high-energy fun—perfect for curious kids ready to explore the world!
Session 3 – July 13-24
Week 1: July 13-17
Theme: Burgundy Olympics!
Dress-up Day: God/Goddess/Mythological Creature
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!
Week 2: July 20-24
Theme: Carnival and Circus
Dress-up Day: Tie-dye Friday!
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! Campers will attend the Burgundy Carnival on Friday!
Session 4 – July 27-August 7
Week 1: July 27-31
Theme: Burgundy’s Got Talent
Dress-up Day: Dress like a Movie/Rock Star!
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!
Week 2: August 3-7
Camp Theme: Summertime Superheroes
Dress up Friday: Dress like your favorite Superhero!
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!
MIDDLE DIVISION Rising 1st-3rd/Ages 6-8:
The Middle Division is designed for camper’s who are rising 1st-3rd grades (ages 6-8) that, while they have enjoyed their Lower Division camp experience, may be ready to explore what Upper Division camp is like. This transitional camp division allows more choice to our oldest Lower Division campers who would like a bit more say in what they do during the camp day. Now, with the Middle Division, we have opened up all of the half-day camp programs that make the Upper Division so exciting to these campers. Campers who choose the Middle Division can “build their own session of camp” by selecting from a wide variety of half-day programs (campers pick a pairing of an AM camp AND a PM camp each session to create their full day of camp) to create their own camp experience. All afternoon camps in the Middle Division include daily swim instruction in Burgundy’s own outdoor, saltwater pool. The morning camps do not have a swim component, ensuring that campers swim once per day. Campers eat their lunch with their AM program and then rotate to their PM program.
This year all campers were able to pick from any of the PM camps offered to match with their AM camp. Counselors know which campers are going where in the afternoon and supervise the transition time.
Middle Division AM/PM Schedule:
8am-8:30am – Arrival
8:30am-12pm – Morning Camp
12pm-12:30pm – Lunch, with morning camp group
12:30pm-4pm – Afternoon Camp (swim time included)
4pm-4:30pm – Dismissal
The Middle Division also has two full day camps: Alexandria Children’s Theatre and Wildthings. These full day Middle Division camps swim daily as well. They also enjoy recess and time to explore the campus while focusing on their curriculum.
Middle Division Full Day Schedule:
8am-8:30am – Arrival
8:30am-4pm – Camp Day
4pm-4:30pm – Dismissal
UPPER DIVISION Rising 4th-6th/Ages 9-11:
Upper Division campers, whether in our half-day programs or full day programs, will enjoy a busy schedule as well. Between daily swim, recess, and themed programming, they will move through their camp day from one engaging activity to another. Campers participating in our half-day camps must pick a pairing of an AM camp and a PM camp to create their full day of camp. Campers will have their lunch with their AM program before rotating to their PM program.
This year all campers were able to pick from any of the PM camps offered to match with their AM camp. Counselors know which campers are going where in the afternoon and supervise the transition time.
Upper Division AM/PM Schedule:
8am-8:30am – Arrival
8:30am-12pm – Morning Camp
12pm-12:30pm – Lunch, with morning camp group
12:30pm-4pm – Afternoon Camp (swim time included)
4pm-4:30pm – Dismissal
Full day Upper Division camps swim daily as well and enjoy recess and time to explore the campus while focusing on their curriculum. The Upper Division full day camps are:
-Burgundy Outdoors
-MakerSpace Magic
-Alexandria Children’s Theatre
Upper Division Full Day Schedule:
8am-8:30am – Arrival
8:30am-4pm – Camp Day
4pm-4:30pm – Dismissal
Burgundy Horsemanship Camp (rising 2nd – 6th graders/Ages 7-11)
Campers in the Burugndy Horsemanship Camp being their day on Burgundy’s camus just liek everyone else. After arrival and check-in they make their way up to the Burgundy Stables via a short walk on a wooded trail. Once they are at the Stables they have the horsemanship piece of their camp program and they stay at the Stables through lunch. Then, after lunch, they come back to Burgundy’s campus for the rest of their camp day (swimming, recess, group games and activities). They stay with the Horsemanship camp for the whole day. Parents will receive a detailed email outlining how Horsemanship Camp works, what to bring, equipment required, as well as a liabiltiy waiver to sign and return prior to the start of their session.
Even though our camps have such busy schedules, we still find time to focus on unstructured play, which we believe is very important to children, and an important part of any camp experience. Playtime allows the campers to drive the activities and have a chance to be creative and active at the same time. This is encouraged throughout our campus, and all camps are given ample time to play.
Our counselors will carefully guide campers through their day, lead them in their activities, oversee their health and general wellbeing, and make sure that they have everything they need to be successful. You will find our staff caring and attentive, quickly forming strong bonds with all of our campers. Your children should feel comfortable approaching Counselors with any questions or concerns. Counselors are supported by the camp administration in all areas of the summer program, and are routinely observed to ensure the best quality service we can provide.
WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP:
To make sure your camper is prepared for the summer, please read through this list of what to bring carefully. It is strongly recommended that your campers name be labeled on any item they bring to camp!
- Water bottle
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Goggles (OPTIONAL)
- Swim shirt (OPTIONAL)
- Pool shoes (OPTIONAL)
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray – can be sent in or applied at home before camp (or both)
- Hat
- Sunglasses (OPTIONAL)
- Extra change of clothes in a Ziplock bag (just in case!)
- An AM snack that does not require refrigeration or heating (nut free!) *If your camper participates in After Camp Care or Summer Enrichment they will want to pack a PM snack as well!
- A lunch that does not require refrigeration or heating (nut free!) *Please make sure that your campers name and the date are on their lunch!!
- Backpack or bag to keep everything in
- Separate bag for swim gear
- 2-3 face masks that fit tight and snug (OPTIONAL)
- 1 Ziplock, or other appropriate bag, for the clean extra mask (OPTIONAL)
- 1 Ziplock, or other appropriate bag, for the dirty used mask (OPTIONAL)
- A smile!
- Your sense of adventure!
Towels and swimsuits will be sent home every day for washing. Counselors will allow time, as best they can according to their schedules, for campers to be outside after swimming to “air dry” so they will not have to pack soaking wet swim gear to take home.
We suggest that campers come dressed for active play. Shorts, t-shirts, and sneakers are ideal. Sandals can be dangerous and difficult to move in and are not recommended. Please label all items that your camper brings to camp. Please do not send valuables to camp with your children. BFSDC cannot assume responsibility for any lost items.
Please label any item you send to camp with your camper. Camp staff will do their best to return lost items to the correct camper, and this process is made much easier if items are labeled.
WHAT NOT TO BRING TO CAMP:
These items are prohibited and possession of any of these items will have potential consequences, including dismissal from the camp. Campers should never bring the following items to camp at any time:
- Weapons of any kind (including toys that look like weapons!)
- Drugs, alcohol, or tobacco (prescription medications must be turned into the camp nurse with a completed Medicine Authorization Form)
- Pets or animals
- Personal sports equipment that may relate to camp activities; the camp will provide all equipment needed
- Games, toys, electronics, collections, anything of great financial or personal value
Burgundy also discourages campers from bringing toys, collections, or technology to camp. Our busy days and outdoor focus are not conducive to these items and they run the risk of being damaged or lost. Campers are asked to leave these items at home.
*Our youngest campers, the Bunnies and Ducks, who still have a proper nap time in the afternoon, may bring a stuffed cuddle toy, or “stuffie”, if it helps them sleep at naptime.
SNACK and LUNCH (10am and 12-1pm):
Please note: Burgundy is a nut free campus! We ask that parents and campers respect this policy and not send any nut or nut products, or products processed in a facility that contains nuts, with their campers. If you choose to send soy butter, sunflower seed butter, or something similar, please also include a note indicating which product you are using. Counselors will check lunches and sometimes it is hard to distinguish between peanut butter and soy butter or other safe substitutes. Burgundy also stresses healthy foods and snacks. We discourage sending sodas and soft drinks with your camper’s lunch, but rather juices and/or water.
*Please be sure that all lunch boxes are labeled with your child’s name and the current date as this is required by the Virginia State Health Department.
SNACK:
All Burgundy campers need to bring a snack from home every day. Every camp will have a snack time around 10am (this time may vary according to your camper’s schedule). Campers will be physically distanced and outside during snack as much as weather allows.
*If your camper participates in After Camp Care or Summer Enrichments they will want to pack a PM snack as well!
LUNCH:
All Burgundy campers need to bring a lunch every day that does not require refrigeration or heating. Lunch will take place between 11:30am and 12:30pm, depending on each camp’s individual schedule. Campers will be physically distanced and outside during lunch as much as weather allows. Counselors will try their best to make sure that campers eat their lunch each day, and will leave any uneaten food (within reason) in the lunch box so that parents can see what is being eaten and what is not. If we notice any issues with the eating habits of a camper, specifically not eating, we will contact the parent to let them know.
*We do not allow campers or counselors to share food.
Burgundy's Summer Day Camp provides nature and nurture all summer long and is ACA accredited.
