SPECIALS

(previously known as “Extra Cost Options”)

Lots of fun choices and returning favorites in 2024! Specials operate each day during the Athletics portion of camp, for approximately one hour. There is limited availability for each, and campers can only participate in one extra cost option per session. Extra cost options are voluntary and campers who do not sign up will enjoy an array of sports, crazy games, and fun activities.

  • Counselor with Boy playing chess

    Chess

    BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! According to the International Olympic Committee, chess is a sport. We agree! Campers at all locations will learn how to set up the chess board, how to move the pieces, and discover the special rules. For beginners, campers will play mini-games to understand the nuances of each piece with games like pawns v pawns or just pawns and kings. As campers progress in their one hour session per day, other strategies and skills will be introduced and mastered. Maximum 12 campers.

    The fee for adding Chess is $50. Available in DC, MD, and VA.

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  • Hands in dirt

    Outdoor Learning

    Available at TIC-VA only. Campers will enjoy getting their hands dirty and their minds buzzing. Taking advantage of the beautifully wooded, 9-acres in McLean, VA, TIC offers nature-based activities; birding scavenger hunts, squirrel facts and observation, outdoor gardening with worm investigation, flying a kite, shadow art, rock balancing, and loads more. Campers will create a summer nature kit to take home and appreciate all year round! Maximum 8 campers.

    The fee for adding Outdoor Learning is $50. Available in VA ONLY.

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  • Girl swimming

    Dance

    NEW IN 2024!

    Love Just Dance? At TIC-DC, campers will learn different dance moves and styles. For one hour during athletics, campers will have fun getting their boogey on - jazz, hip hop, contemporary, country line dancing, and maybe a little Cha Cha! Campers will also be able to practice and show off their incredible dance skills to their peers at the end of each session (optional).

    The fee for adding Dance is $25. Available in DC ONLY!

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  • 3 kids in Drama Program

    Drama

    Campers will participate in one hour of drama every day during the athletics portion of the day. During this time campers will create their own original play, which will be performed for the whole camp on the last day of the session. Drama campers will also have the opportunity to enhance their theater skills by engaging in improv games, projection exercises, and other related activities. Maximum 6 campers in MD; 8 in VA and DC.

    The fee for adding Drama is $50. Available in DC, MD, & VA.

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  • KIds painting in Creative Arts Program

    Creative Arts

    Available at TIC-DC and TIC-VA only. Campers who would like to explore their artistic talents during a portion of athletics may sign up for Creative Arts. For one hour, campers will participate in several, age-appropriate projects including, collages, watercolor, Tessellations, Zentangles and lots more. Campers will also be able to bring home some of their creations at the end of each week. Maximum 10 campers in DC; 8 in VA. .

    The fee for adding Creative Arts is $75. Available in DC & VA.

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