All 2008 Camps are completely full.

We invite out of town guests to enjoy our Camps while visiting the nation's capital. Watch this fall for exciting LEGOS Camp, Space Camp, Cars & Planes Camp, Spy & Hidden Treasure Camp, Teen Camp, Math Maze & Wacky Writing Camp sessions.

Out of town guests are responsible for travel and accommodations at local hotels (we can provide recommendations). We do not offer sleep-over Camps so the kids come spend the day with us, then take a much-needed break at night with you.

Come find out why every child who comes to our Camps wants to stay.  
Never underestimate the power of having someone in your child's life who listens, believes in them, sees good things inside and draws out gifts and passions that often go unrewarded. 

In addition to eating meals together, we will be active physically; build with LEGOS, wood and all kinds of odd materials; do arts and crafts; sing and play musical instruments (we have a Baby Grand piano); draw, paint and sculpt; cook and bake; do wacky science experiments; blow up things and get messy (safely!); explore nature and discover things we usually overlook; play sports, chess, solve puzzles and use our strategic skills.  Plus we have access to pools and a wealth of museums and landmarks in D.C.

Kirk has written three novels and a screenplay, so he loves teaching kids how to get thoughts from head to paper in a fun way.

Our Camps are completely customized to meet your specific needs. When your child arrives at camp, there won't be 10 or 20 other kids running around—so he or she won't feel overwhelmed. We will know your child's nickname and favorite things to do, and get him involved right away helping us with activities.

What Makes Our Camps Unique
1. Complete personalization—we know your child's needs before camp.
2. Small group setting—classes limited to 4 children.
3. One-on-one attention during Camp (2:1 Child to Mentor ratio).
4. We do not use volunteers or inexperienced staff. We do all the work.
5. Customized nutrition for each child.
6. Experiential activities build confidence and social skills.
7. Practical application of life lessons in real-life situations with peers.
8. Specific insight and help for parents after Camp.

5 Goals of Camp
1. Build Confidence. The most effective way to build confidence is to cultivate each child's natural gifts, talents and passions. While our kids have amazing abilities that are not usually recognized in school, we celebrate each other’s gifts and talents at Camp. Many difficulties with social skills result from insecurity: the constant need to control or dictate rules of a game, the incessant need to "one-up" everyone else ("Oh, yeah, well I have more than you..."). We will help your child first develop the confidence necessary to reach out to others in a healthy way. 

2. Build Friendships and Social Skills. How do adults form friendships? Usually, it is based on shared passions and interests. Our camps provide an opportunity for little builders to build together; for more creative kids to share their artistic and musical talents; for athletes to play together; for car lovers to gawk at Ferraris and Lamborghinis.  We also teach the kids relationship-building skills through modeling, role-playing, games and observation. Your child will learn how to read non-verbal language and facial expressions; make friends by asking questions instead of talking all the time; respect personal space; put themselves in others' shoes to build empathy; learn how to deal with bullies; value relationships more than being right/proving their point, etc. 

3. Teach Problem-Solving and Conflict Resolution. To be successful in life, everyone needs to learn how to solve problems. In most environments, teachers and parents have no choice but to try to prevent conflict and separate kids when there is an issue. But the kids never learn how to resolve issues and find common ground. At Camp, we use conflict to teach problem-solving skills. When you put a group of naturally-born attorneys and policemen together, you know what happens! So rather than yell at the kids or separate them, we call time out and teach the kids how to work through their issues in positive, constructive ways. This is hard, hard work. But absolutely critical. 

4. Build Purpose, Meaning and Responsibility. Our kids thrive when they are given purposeful, meaningful projects to complete. We will use your child's natural gifts and talents to help others—whether it is making a gift for a children's hospital or the elderly, we will show your child how they can use their gifts to connect to something larger in life. At Camp, we have fun, but we don't baby the kids. They cook and serve meals, take out the trash, clean up and learn the satisfaction that comes with responsibility.

5. Equip Parents. You are the most important person in your child's life. Through our phone consultations, ongoing coaching during and after camp, practical E-Courses and Special Reports, we will equip you with all the tools you need. This insight in invaluable and we relish this time with you. 

We do not call this an ADHD Camp or mention ADHD to the kids. They know it as Friendship Camp—a place to be with new friends who share common interests. Our kids need a sense of belonging...and they will get it at Camp.

Where are We Located?
Our Camps are conveniently located in the Northern Virginia/Washington, D.C. suburb of Ashburn, VA.