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ANNUAL Welcome to WASHINGTON and Relocation Guide
Google, Yahoo and Bing might be how some newcomers and visitors search
for things to do and places to see in our area. But, local moms know that FAMILY Magazine is the
best way to find tons of activities for newcomers and those visiting Virginia (VA), Maryland (MD), and
Washington DC.
Cakes, Cupcakes & Party Treats
Cupcake Gallery
www.cupcakegalleryva.com
info@cupcakegalleryva.com
703-587-8047
Falls Church, VA
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Ages Served: 3-14
Kids Party: Sit back, relax and celebrate your next Birthday Party with us. We will come to your and cater a party for all the little pastry chefs, and deliver a beautiful table setting that includes everything we need for the party. The little chefs will enjoy mixing all of the ingredients and just like magic our cupcakes will be ready for decorations. Visit our website for weddings, bridal showers and more...
Just Ask Mo
Custom Cakes
www.justaskmo.com
703-359-5055
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Just Ask Mo Custom Cakes is an award winning custom boutique bakery in Fairfax, VA with the added benefit of delivery. The owner/cake designer, Monique, loves what she does, and it shows for birthdays, showers, corporate events, weddings and more.
Children’s & Misc. Retail
Baby Blossom
www.babyblossom.com
info@babyblossom.com
Fairfax location: 703-865-4688
3775A Pickett Rd.
Fairfax, VA
Reston Location: 571-313-1717
1631 Washington Plaza
Reston, VA
With locations in Fairfax and Reston, Baby Blossom is NoVa’s source for baby gear, gifts and more. Discover our great stroller and car seat selection and personalized service (including free car seat installation with seat purchase). Visit us today.
Belfort Furniture
www.belfortfurniture.com
info@belfortfurniture.com
703-406-7600
22250 Shaw Rd. • Dulles, VA
Belfort, Washington’s only Stanley Young America Signature Shop, where you’ll find the area’s largest selection of cribs, twin and full size beds, plus sleigh, bunk, loft, novelty and storage beds at affordable prices.
Babyguard for Babyproofing
www.babyguard.com
babyguard@babyguard.com
703-821-1231
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Ages Served: All
Established in 1991. Childproofing specialists purchase products directly from our website or call for help and installation of gates, latches and more. Member of International Association of Child Safety and Baby Proofers International.
Baby Proofing Montgomery
www.babyproofingmontgomery.com
babyproofingmontgomery@gmail.com
301-984-9323
When your babies are crawling and exploring, it’s time to give a call. Baby Proofing Montgomery provides childproofing consultations, product sales and installations. We serve the Metro Washington region and central Maryland, creating safer homes for your infants and toddlers.
Classic Tales’ N Tunes
www.classictnt.com
info@classictnt.com
703-848-9808
VA Locations in Alexandria, Arlington, Falls Church, McLean and Vienna
The very best classes, private lessons, parties and workshops for all kinds of children age birth - 5 years and their caregivers, including ASL and Spanish. Online shop for recommended toys, books, musical instruments, CDs, DVDs. Human Rights Award.
Kensington Caboose
www.kensingtoncaboose.com
301-929-0178
10508 Connecticut Ave,
Kensington, MD
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Ages Served: 0-12yrs, mothers and grandmothers
This 22-year old consignment shop is always stocked with a full selection of quality children’s clothing and toys, both the basics and the unusual, trendy maternity wear, a range of baby equipment and a selection from retail vendors.
Lakeshore
www.lakeshorelearning.com
703-719-0202
7009A Manchester Blvd.
Alexandria, VA
Discover a world of learning at Lakeshore! Shop hundreds of innovative products that spark young imaginations and make it fun to learn - from hands-on games and educational software to arts & craft supplies, infant & toddler toys and more!
Paddington Station
703-938-0378
448 Maple Ave. & East St., Vienna, VA
Area Served: VA
Ages Served: All
Toys, children’s clothing, maternity, nursery furniture & more!
Play N Learns Playground Superstores
www.playgroundsuperstores.com
customerser@playnlearn.com
1-800-22 SWING
5 MD & VA Locations including Germantown, Chantilly, Manassas, Columbia
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Ages Served: All
Your ticket to safe backyard fun is on sale at Play N Learns Playground Superstores featuring the finest playsets, trampolines, basketball goals, game tables and other cool stuff. Bring the kids & TEST PLAY today at one of our 5 MD and VA locations. Give your family the ultimate backyard!
Real Natural Remedies
www.realnaturalremedies.com
301-891-1070
7610 Carroll Ave. Ste. 300
Takoma Park, MD
A natural products company, dedicated to the highest standards.
Safe Start Baby
www.safestartbaby.com
info@safestartbaby.com
888-240-7233
Serving DC, MD, VA
Time to Babyproof? Safe Start Baby is your baby proofing expert, offering professional installation, quality products, consultations, CPR training, and a webstore with hundreds of products.
Tabby Girls
www.tabbygirls.com
info@tabbygrils.com
804-304-3421
Tabby Girls offers the princess in your life all the latest in fashion. We have everything from stuffed animals, shirts, hairpins, earrings and wallets. We also offer infant clothing, all unique and locally designed. Are you a Tabby Girl?
ThunderKid Manga
www.thunderkidmanga.com
thunderkid001@gmail.com
240-461-8335
ThunderKid is the all new manga comic book series that is safe for kids to read and fun for all ages. We provide the exciting book series, posters, button pins, and other related products online and at local events. Finally a Manga Made for Kids!
Tiny Chefs
www.tinychefs.com
info@tinychefs.com
301-841-7395
Kids cooking classes, camps and parties.
Ages 3 - 13.
TotSwap
www.totswap.net
info@totswap.net
301-330-2678
Shop, sell and save! Held multiple times a year at four locations around the Baltimore/Washington, DC area., TotSwap is Maryland’s premier series of consignment sales and offers a savvy way for local families to buy and sell numerous high-quality baby, kids, teen and maternity items.
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Consignment
& Resale
Kensington Caboose
www.kensingtoncaboose.com
301-929-0178
10508 Connecticut Ave,
Kensington, MD
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Ages Served: 0-12yrs, mothers and grandmothers
This 22-year old consignment shop is always stocked with a full selection of quality children’s clothing and toys, both the basics and the unusual, trendy maternity wear, a range of baby equipment and a selection from retail vendors.
Paddington Station
703-938-0378
448 Maple Ave. & East St., Vienna, VA
Area Served: VA
Ages Served: All
Toys, children’s clothing, maternity, nursery furniture & more!
Doctors, Dentists &
Orthodontists
Amen Clinics
www.amenclinics.com
703-880-4000
1875 Campus Commons Dr., Ste. 101
Reston, VA
At Amen Clinics, we provide cutting-edge, comprehensive, individualized, brain-based evalutation and treatment of mental health conditions.
Alexandria
Children’s Dentistry
www.lovekidsteeth.com
202-257-0727
6303 Little River Tnpk. Ste. 345
Alexandria, VA
Believes in the prevention of dental problems and also educating families about healthy smiles for life.
Centreville
Children’s Dentistry
www.centrevillechildrensdentistry.com
703-266-9090
14245 Centreville Square, Ste. M
Centreville, VA
Where every child is special. Nitrous and sedation available.
David R. Hughes Orthodontics
www.drhughesortho.com
info@drhughesortho.com
703-451-0502
8314 Traford Ln. Ste. A
Springfield, VA
Since 2003, David R. Hughes Orthodontics has built beautiful, healthy smiles for patients in our community. We have built a reputation for providing quality orthodontics in a friendly, family-orientated atmosphere. Dr. David Hughes and Dr. Virginia Bocage, along with their team, want patients to feel relaxed, secure and confident in the orthodontic care they are given.
Kris Popli, D.D.S.
www.tysonslaserdentist.com
drpopli@aol.com
8206 Leesburg Pike, Ste. 308
Tysons Corner, VA
Area Served: VA
Ages Served: All
Family and laser dentistry for adults and children. Complimentary teeth whitening for new patients.
McLean-Reston
Pediatric Dentistry
703-356-1875
6711 Whittier Ave.
McLean, VA
Area Served: VA
Ages Served: All
Pediatric dental growth and development. Preventative dentistry including school exams, fluoride treatments, pediatric oral surgery, early orthodontics, habit appliances, sealants, cleaning and general consultations.
NIH/NCI & NHGRI
www.genome.gov/27532116
enomicos@mail.nih.gov
301-402-6225 / 1-888-NIH-DERM
Recruiting children with severe eczema to participate in an NIH study that examines skin microbes and how common treatments impact their skin.
Pediatric Dental Care
Dr. Han
www.kidsfirstdentalcare.com
703-383-3434
1. 10614 Warwick Ave. Ste. B
Fairfax, VA
2. 6120 Brandon Rd. Ste. 114
Springfield, VA
We provide advanced oral care for children of all ages, including the ones with special needs, in a fun and caring environment.
Tyson Orthodontic Care
www.tysonsorthodonticcare.com
info@tysonsorthodonticcare.com
703-288-4862
8227 Old Courthouse Rd. Ste. 210
Vienna, VA
Friendly and relaxed orthodontic care for the entire family.
Eco-Friendly Resources
CalifBldrs
www.califbldrs.com
301-299-7725
Let us help you move up in the world economically and quickly!
Environmental Lawns
www.environmental-lawns.com
tim@environmental-lawns.com
703-395-1506
Unique solutions to the overusage of toxic lawn care chemicals on area lawns.
Fertility Services, Hospitals, & Midwives
Cradle and All
www.cradlemybaby.com
babynurse@cradlemybaby.com
703-662-1613
Licensed Baby Nurses provide overnight care to newborns in your home. Mommy gets the sleep she needs, without compromising the care baby needs. Nurses for Mommy & baby!
Kid’s Gear, Furniture & Outdoor Play Equipment
Classic Tales’ N Tunes
www.classictnt.com
info@classictnt.com
703-848-9808
VA Locations in Alexandria, Arlington, Falls Church, McLean and Vienna
The very best classes, private lessons, parties and workshops for all kinds of children age birth - 5 years and their caregivers, including ASL and Spanish. Online shop for recommended toys, books, musical instruments, CDs, DVDs. Human Rights Award.
Paddington Station
703-938-0378
448 Maple Ave. & East St., Vienna, VA
Area Served: VA
Ages Served: All
Toys, children’s clothing, maternity, nursery furniture & more!
Walpole Woodworkers
walpolewoodworkers.com
703-759-6901
9867 Georgetown Pike • Great Falls, VA
Swing By For a Test Ride! Only at Walpole is a display of CedarWorks of Maine’s expandable, splinter-free cedar swing sets. Alongside, view Woodplay, the original redwood playsets. Both top quality systems made in the USA. Delivery and installation available.
Indoor Activities
Clay Cafe Studios
of Chantilly
www.claycafechantilly.com
info@claycafechantilly.com
703-817-1051
13894 Metrotech Drive, Chantilly, VA
Area Served: VA • Ages Served: All
Paint your own pottery, Clay Cafe Chantilly offers walk in service, parties, fundraisers, scout outings, summer and spring break art camps, teacher workday camps, Ladies Night Out, Kids Pizza & Pottery Nights, field trips, custom gifts and after school art programs.
Cortona Academy
www.CortonaLearning.com
703-464-0034 • Location: Herndon
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Grades Accepted: 6th-12th + 13th year available
No-fail, Private Education, Internships, Social & Motivational programs, LD & GT courses + on-site specialists, Re-do courses, improve GPA, or do 2 yrs. in one. 100% college acceptance. Homeschoolers Welcome.
Curiosity Zone
www.curiosityzone.com
info@curiosityzone.com
703-723-9949
43135 Broadlands Center Plaza,#123
Ashburn, VA
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Ages Served: 2-10
Curiosity Zone is an award-winning, well-equipped hands-on science lab for kids ages 2-11. 80,000+ curious kids served! Unique curriculum and experienced teachers. From Storytime Science to DNA extractions. Classes, parties, camps, events and gift shop.
Dansez! Dansez!
www.dansezdansez.com
sabine@dansezdansez.com
4909 Fairmont Ave., Bethesda, MD
Ages Served: 2 and up
Jazz, Hip Hop, Creative Movement, Ballroom, Latin, Folklore, Ballet. Some classes taught in French. Studio rental available. Teenage Dance Party every 2nd Fri. of the month: 8:30pm-12pm. Adult Salsa Night every 1st Sat. of the month: 9pm-2am.
Flying Kick
Fitness Center
www.flyingkicktkd.com
flyingkicktkd@verizon.net
301-951-0543
4711 Chase Avenue, Bethesda, MD
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Ages Served: All
We teach Tae Kwon Do to families and children. Come try a class for free.
Gymboree Play & Music
www.gymboreeclasses.com
703-836-2277
alexva@gymboreeclasses.com
318 S. Pickett St., Alexandria, VA
chantillyva@gymboreeclasses.com
14155 Sully Field Circle, Ste 1, Chantilly, VA
burkeva@gymboreeclasses.com
6045 Burke Center Pkwy #204
Burke, VA
Parent/Child Play (0-5 yrs), Music (6mos-5 yrs), Art (20 mos-3.5yrs), and Sports (3-5yrs) classes. Birthday Parties for 1st - 4th Birthdays. Drop off School Skills and Art Classes for 3-5 year olds. Open Gym available and included in enrollments.
Living Classrooms of the National Capital Region
www.livingclassroomsdc.org
familyprogram@livingclassroomsdc.org
202-488-0627 ex. 242
Various Locations
Non-profit offering outdoor
and environmental education for kids...
shipboard, boat, children’s museum, science exhibit, live animals, nature park and birthday parties!
Port Discovery
Children’s Museum
www.portdiscovery.org
info@portdiscovery.org
410-727-8120
35 Market Place
Baltimore, MD
Ranked among the top 5 children’s museums in the United States! Enjoy 3 floors of interactive exhibits and educational programs for children ages birth through ten.
Shadowland Family Entertainment
www.shadowlandadventures.com
shadowlandbooking@
shadowlandadventures.com
703-921-1004 (Alexandria)
703-263-1004 (Chantilly)
Locations:
1. 5508 Franconia Rd.
Alexandria, VA
2. 4300 Chantilly Shopping Ctr.
Chantilly, VA
Strap on a pack, enter the huge multi-level arena and prepare for the adventure of a lifetime! Individuals, families, groups, businesses.
Skate-N-Fun Zone
skatenfunzone.com
skate@skatenfunzone.com
703-361-7465
7878 Sudley Rd. • Manassas, VA
Roller Skating family entertainment center. Roller skating birthday parties, laser tag games, ticket redemption store, cafe, lessons, private events.
SportsPlex
Locations:
Rockville, MD
www.rockvillesports.com
info@rockvillesports.com
301-838-4455
Dulles, VA
www.dullessportsplex.com
info@dullessportsplex.com
703-430-9966
Area Served: MD, VA
Ages Served: 18 mths. - Seniors
Keeping your kids healthy by keeping them active. Check us out for indoor sports, summer camps, school day-off camp, awesome parties, bar/bat mitzvahs, youth & adult leagues, enrichment sports classes. Call for open gym dates and times.
Lawyers, Legal & Financial Services
Denise David State Farm Agency
www.dteamcares.com
denise@dteamcares.com
571-251-2804
Denise David Agency is a Risk Reassurance Resource caring for our neighbors in order to reduce surprises when the storms of life arrive. Helping our neighbors be confident when making insurance and financial decisions so that they are able to realize their dreams.
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Misc. Family Fun & Activities
Power Brain
Training Center
www.powerbraintraining.com
jgordon@powerbrainedu.com
703-359-7282
3903 Fair Ridge Dr. Ste. 217
Fairfax, VA
Fitness, focus and fun training for kids, families and schools. By combining classical Asian mind-body techniques with the latest from neuroscience, we guide students to maximize their brain potential through physical, emotional and cognitive exercises.
Museums
African Art Museum of Maryland
www.africanartmuseum.org
410-730-710
• Columbia, MD
Alexandria Archaeology Museum
www.alexandriaarchaeology.org/
703-838-4399
• Alexandria, VA
American Visionary Art Museum
www.avam.org/
410-244-1900
• Baltimore, MD
Anacostia Museum and Center
for African American History and Culture
anacostia.si.edu
202-633-4820
• Washington, DC
Art Museum of the
Americas
www.museum.oas.org
202-458-6016
• Washington, DC
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
www.asia.si.edu
202-357-2700
• Washington, DC
Babe Ruth Birthplace and Orioles Museum
www.baberuthmuseum.com/
410-727-1539
• Baltimore, MD
Banneker-Douglass Museum
www.bdmuseum.com
410-216-6180
• Annapolis, MD
Basilica of the National Shrine of the
Immaculate Conception
www.nationalshrine.com
202-526-8300
• Washington, DC
Belair Mansion and Stable Museum Mansion
terpconnect.umd.edu
301-809-3089
• Bowie, MD
Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum
http://www.museumsusa.org/museums/info/1167091
410-887-1081
• Baltimore, MD
Bowie Railroad Station Museum
http://www.cityofbowie.org/LeisureActivities/Museum/Railroad_Museum.asp
301-809-3089
• Bowie, MD
Brunswick Railroad Museum
www.brrm.net/
301-834-7100
• Brunswick, MD
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
www.moneyfactory.gov • Tour
office: 202-874-2330
866-874-2330 • Washington, DC
Calvert
Marine Museum
www.calvertmarinemuseum.com
410-326-2042
• Solomons, MD
Carroll County Farm Museum
ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/farmmus/default.asp
410-386-3880
• Westminster, MD
Centreville Historic District
www.centrevilleva.org
Cherry Hill Farmhouse
www.fallschurchva.gov
703-248-5171
• Falls Church, VA
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
www.cbmm.org
410-745-2916
• St. Michaels, MD
Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum
www.cbrm.org
410-257-3892
• Chesapeake Beach, MD
Claude Moore Colonial Farm
www.1771.org •
703-442-7557
McLean, VA
College Park Aviation Museum
www.collegeparkaviationmuseum.com
301-864-6029
College
Park, MD 20740
The Collingwood Library and Museum on
Americanism
www.collingwoodlibrary.com
703-765-1652
• Alexandria, VA
Colvin Run Mill
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/crm/
703-759-2771
• Great Falls, VA
Contemporary Museum
http://www.contemporary.org/
410-783-5720
• Baltimore, MD
Corcoran Gallery of Art
www.corcoran.org
• 202-628-1776
Washington, DC
DAR Museum •
www.dar.org/museum
202-879-3241 • Washington, DC
DEA Museum
www.deamuseum.org/
202-307-3463
• Arlington, VA
Decatur Carriage House
www.decaturhouse.org
202-842-0917
• Washington, DC
Dr. Samuel A. Mudd House Museum
http://www.somd.lib.md.us/MUSEUMS/Mudd.htm
301-645-6870
• Waldorf, MD
Dr. Samuel D. Harris
National Museum of Dentistry
http://www.dentalmuseum.org/
410-706-0600
• Baltimore, MD
Dumbarton House
www.dumbartonhouse.org
202-337-2288
• Washington, DC
Eleven Eleven Sculpture Space
eleveneleven.50webs.com/
703-790-9018
• Washington, DC
Fairfax City Museum and Visitor Center
www.fairfaxva.gov/museumVC/Exhibitions.asp
703-385-8414
• Fairfax, VA
Fairfax Old Town Hall
www.fairfaxva.gov/
703-385-7858
• Fairfax, VA
Fairfax Station Railroad Museum
www.fairfax-station.org
703-425-9225
• Fairfax Station, VA
Folger Shakespeare Library
www.folger.edu
202-544-4600
• Washington, DC
Ford’s Theatre National Historic Site
www.nps.gov/foth
202-426-6841
• Washington, DC
Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site
oha.alexandriava.gov/fortward/
703-838-4848
• Alexandria, VA
Frederick Douglass Home
www.nps.gov/frdo/
202-426-5961
• Washington, DC
Freeman Store and Museum
www.historicviennainc.org
703-938-5187
• Vienna, VA
Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center
www.famcc.org
540-371-3037
• Fredericksburg, VA
Freer Gallery
www.asia.si.edu
202-633-1000
• Washington, DC
Gadsby’s Tavern
Museum
www.gadsbystavern.org
gadsbys.tavern@alexandriava.gov
703.746.4242
134
N. Royal Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Area Served: DC, MD & VA
Discover
Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, Alexandria’s five-star hotel of the 18th
century, and explore the tavern that attracted the likes of Washington
and Jefferson The museum offers tours, children’s programs, birthday
parties, and much more!
George Washington Masonic National
Memorial
www.gwmemorial.org
703-683-2007
• Alexandria, VA
Great Blacks in Wax Museum
www.greatblacksinwax.org/
410-563-3404
• Baltimore, MD
Greenbelt Museum
www.greenbeltmuseum.org/
301-507-6582
• Greenbelt, MD
Gum Springs Historical Society Museum
www.gshsfcva.org
703-799-1198
• Gum Springs, VA
Gunston Hall Plantation
www.gunstonhall.org
703-550-9220
• Mason Neck, VA
Herndon Depot Museum
www.herndonhistoricalsociety.org
703-437-6366
• Herndon, VA
Hillwood Museum & Gardens
www.hillwoodmuseum.org
202-686-5807
• Washington, DC
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
hirshhorn.si.edu
202-633-1000
• Washington, DC
Historic St. Mary’s City
www.stmaryscity.org
240-895-4990
• St Mary’s City, MD
International Spy Museum
www.spymuseum.org
866-SPY-MUSEUM
• Washington, DC
Islamic Center
www.theislamiccenter.com
202-332-8343
• Washington, DC
Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum
www.jefpat.org
410-586-8501
• St. Leonard, MD
John F. Kennedy Centerfor the Performing
Arts
www.kennedy-center.org
202-467-4600
• Washington, DC
Kreeger Museum
www.kreegermuseum.org
202-337-3050
• Washington, DC
Koshland Science Museum
www.koshland-science-museum.org
202-334-1201
• Washington, DC
The Lee-Fendall House Museum
www.leefendallhouse.org/
703-548-1789
• Alexandria, VA
Library of Congress
www.loc.gov
202-707-4604
• Washington, DC
Lillian and Albert Small Jewish Museum
www.jhsgw.org/
202-789-0900
• Washington, DC
Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum
www.loudounfarmmuseum.org
571-258-3800
• Sterling, VA
Loudoun Museum
www.loudounmuseum.org
703-777-7427
• Leesburg, VA
The Lyceum Alexandria’s History Museum
www.alexandriahistory.org
703-838-4994
• Alexandria, VA
Manassas Museum
www.manassasmuseum.org/
703-368-1873
• Manassas, VA
Maryland Historical Society
www.mdhs.org/
410-685-3750
• Baltimore, MD
Maryland Science Center
www.mdsci.org
410-685-5225
• Baltimore, MD
Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens
www.mountvernon.org
703-780-2000
• Mount Vernon, VA
Museum of Hounds and Hunting
www.mhhna.org/
703-777-2414
• Leesburg, VA
Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
www.shenandoahmuseum.org
888-556-5799
• Winchester, VA
The National Academy of Sciences Museum
www.national-academies.org/arts
202-334-2436
• Washington, DC
National Air and Space Museum
www.nasm.si.edu
202-633-1000
• Washington, D.C.
National Air and Space Museum
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
www.nasm.si.edu/museum/udvarhazy
202-633-1000
• Chantilly, VA
National Aquarium Department of Commerce
www.nationalaquarium.com
202-482-2825
• Washington, DC
The National Archives and Records Administration
www.archives.go
202-357-5000
• Washington, DC
National
Building Museum
www.nbm.org
202-272-2448 • Washington,
DC
The National
Children’s Museum
www.ncm.museum
info@ncm.museum
301-686-0225
112 Waterfront St., National Harbor, MD
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Ages Served: 6 months – 12 years
In 2009, NCM opened the Launch Zone, a 2,700 square-foot space on Waterfront Street. Open to the public 7 days a week, the Launch Zone is an engaging place where children can share their ideas about what should be in the future Museum, open in 2013.
National Colonial Farm
www.accokeek.org
301-283-2113
• Accokeek, MD
National Cryptologic Museum
301-688-5849
• Ft. Meade, MD
National Security Agency
National
Firearms Museum
nra.nationalfirearms.museum
703-267-1600
• Fairfax, VA
National Gallery of Art
www.nga.gov • 202-737-4215
Washington,
DC
National Geographic Museum at Explorers Hall
www.nationalgeographic.com/explorer
202-857-7588
• Washington, DC
National Historical John Brown Wax Museum
http://www.johnbrownwaxmuseum.com/
304-535-6342
• Harpers Ferry, WV
National Law Enforcement Museum (not
open yet)
www.nleomf.com/museum/
202-737-3400
• Washington, DC
National Museum of
African American History & Culture
nmaahc.si.edu/
202-633-7369
• Washington, DC
National Museum of African Art
africa.si.edu
202-633-1000
• Washington, DC
National Museum of American History
americanhistory.si.edu/
202-633-1000
• Washington, DC
National Museum of
American Jewish Military History
www.nmajmh.org
202-265-6280
• Washington, DC
National Museum of Civil War Medicine
www.civilwarmed.org
301-695-1864
• Frederick, MD
National Museum of Crime & Punishment
www.crimemuseum.org
202-393-1099
• Washington, DC
The National Museum of Health and Medicine
www.nmhm.washingtondc.museum
202-782-2200
• Washington, DC
National Museum of the Marine Corps
www.usmcmuseum.org
877-653-1775
• Triangle, VA
National Museum of Natural History
www.mnh.si.edu
202-633-1000
• Washington, DC
National Museum for Women in the Arts
www.nmwa.org
• 202-783-5000
Washington, D.C.
National Portrait
Gallery
www.npg.si.edu
202-633-1000 •
Washington, DC
National Postal Museum
postalmuseum.si.edu
202-633-5555
• Washington, DC
National Zoological Park
www.natzoo.si.edu
• 202-633-4480
Washington, DC
Navy
Museum
www.history.navy.mil/branches/org8-1.htm
202-433-4882
• Washington, DC
The NEWSEUM
www.newseum.org
info@newseum.org
888-NEWSEUM
555 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.
Washington, DC
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
THE NEWSEUM offers visitors an experience that blends five centuries of news history with up-to-the-second technology. Featuring 14 major galleries, 15 theaters, two broadcast studios and more than 130 interactives, the Newseum is fun for all ages!
The Octagon: The Museum of The American
Architectural Foundation
www.archfoundation.org
202-638-3221
• Washington, DC
Old Guard Museum
www.museumsusa.org/museums/info/1162653
703-696-6670
• Arlington, VA
Phillips Collection
www.phillipscollection.org
202-387-2151
• Washington, DC
Pope John Paul II Cultural Center
www.jp2cc.org
• 202-635-5400
Washington, DC
Port Discovery Children's
Museum
www.portdiscovery.org
info@portdiscovery.org
410-727-8120
35
Market Place • Baltimore, MD 21202
Serving 2 -10 years. Ranked among
the top 5 children's museums in the U.S., Port Discovery Children's
Museum offers 3 floors of interactive, educational exhibits including
Wonders of Water, The Diner, a mini Convenience Store, Mystery House,
and more! New programs daily!
Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery
www.potomaccraftsmengallery.com/
703-548-0935
• Alexandria, VA
Radio and Television Museum
www.radiohistory.org/
301-390-1020
• Bowie, MD
Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian National
Museum of American Art
americanart.si.edu/renwick/
202-633-2850
• Washington, D.C.
Reston Museum
www.restonmuseum.org
703-709-7700
• Reston, VA
Sandy Spring Museum
www.sandyspringmuseum.org
301-774-0022
• Sandy Spring, MD
Seneca Schoolhouse Museum
www.senecaschoolhouse.com/
301-972-8588
• Seneca, MD
Sewall-Belmont House
www.sewallbelmont.org
202-546-1210
• Washington, DC
Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum
www.discoverymuseum.net
540-722-2020
• Winchester, VA
Sixth & I Historic Synagogue
www.sixthandi.org
202-408-3100 • Washington, DC
Smithsonian American
Art Museum
americanart.si.edu
202-633-7970
• Washington, DC
National Museum of the American Indian
www.nmai.si.edu
202-633-1000
• Washington, DC
Smithsonian Naturalist Center
www.mnh.si.edu
800-729-7725 •
Leesburg, VA
St. Clement’s Island-Potomac River Museum
www.co.saint-marys.md.us/.../museums/stclementsisland.asp
301-769-2222
• Colton’s Point, MD
Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum
oha.alexandriava.gov/apothecary/
703-836-3713
• Alexandria, VA
Sully Historic Site
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/sully
703-437-1794
• Chantilly, VA
Surratt House Museum
www.surratt.org
301-868-1121
• Clinton, MD
The Textile Museum
www.textilemuseum.org
202-667-0441
• Washington, DC
Tudor Place
www.tudorplace.org
202-965-0400
• Washington, DC
U.S. Botanic Garden
www.usbg.gov
202-225-8333
• Washington, DC
U.S. Capitol
www.aoc.gov/cc/visit
202-224-4048
• Washington, DC
U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
www.ushmm.org
202-488-0400 • Washington, D.C.
US Department of the
Interior Museum
www.doi.gov/interiormuseum/
202-208-4743
• Washington, D.C.
U.S. Geological Survey •
www.usgs.gov
703-648-4000
• Reston, VA
U.S. Navy Memorial
www.lonesailor.org
202-737-2300 • Washington, DC
U.S. Patent &
Trademark Office Museum
www.uspto.gov/web/offices/ac/ahrpa/.../museum/welcome.htm
571-272-0095
• Alexandria, VA
Virginia State Parks
www.virginiastateparks.gov
703-670-7480
• Woodbridge, VA
VisArts at Rockville (Metropolitan Center for the Visual Arts)
www.visartscenter.org
301-315-8200
155 Gibbs Street, Ste. 300, Rockville, MD
Area Served: DC, MD, VA • Ages Served: All
VisArts in a non-profit organization located in Rockville, MD whose mission is to make the visual arts accessible to all through education programs, exhibitions and resident artist initiatives. VisArts provides programs and activities for children, teens and adults.
Walkersville Southern Railroad
www.wsrr.org
• 877-369-WSRR
Walkersville, MD
Walters Art Gallery
www.thewalters.org
410-547-9000
• Baltimore, MD
Washington National Cathedral
www.cathedral.org/cathedral
202-537-6200
• Washington, DC
Weems-Botts Museum
www.historicdumfries.com/weemsbotts.html
703-221-2218
• Dumfries, VA
White House
www.whitehouse.gov
202-456-1414
• Washington, DC
Windover Heights Historic District
www.viennava.gov
703-255-6300
• Vienna, VA
Women in Military Service for
America Memorial Gallery
703-533-1155 • Arlington, VA
Woodlawn
www.woodlawn1805.org
703-780-4000
• Alexandria, VA
Woodrow Wilson House
www.woodrowwilsonhouse.org
202-387-4062Washington,
DC
Zenith Gallery
www.zenithgallery.com
202-783-2963
• Washington, DC
Recreation Areas Close to DC
Black Bear Resort
www.blackbearwv.com
800-553-2327
Family affordable vacation resort in Canaan Valley, WV. 4 - 5 hours from DC.
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Playgrounds, Parks
& Recreation Areas
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LIST OF AREA PLAYGROUNDS, PARKS & RECREATION AREAS, VISIT OUR WEB SITE AT www..washingtonFAMILY.com
Beanstalk Montessori
www.beanstalkmontessori.com
learning@beanstalkmontessori.com
301-602-2411
4915 Auburn Ave. Ste. 204
Bethesda, MD
Mommy & Me classes, open play, summer camp, Birthday parties. All Montessori bases play to learn! Ages 16 mos. - 5 yrs.
Earth Treks
Climbing Centers
www.EarthTreksClimbing.com
info@EarthTreksClimbing.com
800-CLIMB-UP
725 Rockville Pike
Rockville MD
7125 C Columbia Gateway Dr.
Columbia MD
1930 Greenspring Dr.
Timonium MD
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Ages Served: 6-adult
Earth Treks specializes in Birthday Parties, Private Programs, Scout Groups, Summer Camps, and Rock Climbing instruction. Everyone, from youth-adult, regardless of experience, can enjoy the rewards and challenges of rock climbing.
Living Classrooms of the National Capital Region
www.livingclassroomsdc.org
familyprogram@livingclassroomsdc.org
202-488-0627 ex. 242
Various Locations
Non-profit offering outdoor
and environmental education for kids...
shipboard, boat, children’s museum, science exhibit, live animals, nature park and birthday parties!
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts
www.wolftrap.org • 703-255-1900
1645 Trap Road • Vienna, VA
Spend your summer at Wolf Trap, America’s only National Park for the performing arts. Enjoy performances for young audiences at Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods or major concerts and family shows on our main stage at the Filene Center.
LOCAL PLAYGROUNDS
Washington, DC
Columbia Heights Community Center
202-671-0373
East Potomac Park
202-554-7660
Friendship “Turtle” Park
202-282-2198
Hardy Recreation Center
202-282-2190
Hearst Recreation Center
202-282-2207
Lafayette Recreation Center
202-282-2206
Macomb Recreation Center
202-282-2199
Marie Reed Recreation Center
202-673-7768
Stoddert Recreation Center
202-282-2193
Volta Park Recreation Center
202-282-0380
Maryland
Cabin John Regional Park
301-299-0024
Martin Luther King Jr. Recreational Park
301-622-1193
Seneca Creek State Park
301-924-2127
South Germantown Park
301-601-4410
Watkins Regional Park
301-218-6700
Wheaton Regional Park
301-680-3803
Virginia
Algonkian Park • 703-444-1459
Bull Run Regional Park • 703-631-0550
Burke Lake Park • 703-323-6600
Clemyjontri Park • 703-388-2807
Great Falls Grange • 703-938-8835
Great Falls Park • 703-285-2965
Lake Accotink Park • 703-569-0285
Signal Hill Park • 703-335-8874
Woodmont Park • 703-228-6525
Private Schools
& Preschools
Alexandria
Country Day School
www.acdsnet.org • 703-548-4804
admissions@acdsnet.org
2400 Russell Rd. • Alexandria, VA
ACDS in an independent, co-ed K-8 school known for its challenging yet nurturing environment. Small class sizes, Buddy Program. 1:1 iPAD initiative and the many leadership opportunities set ACDS apart. Check us out!
Auburn School
www.theauburnschool.org
admissions@theauburnschool.org
1. Herndon Location: 703-793-9353
13525 Dulles Technology Dr.
Ste. 101 • Herndon, VA
2. Silver Spring Location: 301-588-8048
9545 Georgia Ave. • Silver Spring, MD
3. Baltimore Location: 410-321-4799
1710 Dulaney Valley Rd. • Lutherville, MD
The mission of The Auburn School is to grow the social and academic potential of bright students with social and communication challenges. Auburn’s program simultaneously supports the development of academic skills, social competency and pragmatic language in an engaging educational environment.
Barrie School
www.barrie.org
admissions@barrie.org
301-576-2800
13500 Layhill Road, Silver Spring, MD
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Ages Served: 2-grade 12
Offering a premier Montessori program age 2 through grade 5, a dynamic Middle, and college focused Upper School.
Beanstalk Montessori
www.beanstalkmontessori.com
learning@beanstalkmontessori.com
301-602-2411
4915 Auburn Ave. Ste. 204
Bethesda, MD
Mommy & Me classes, open play, summer camp, birthday parties, all Montessori based play to learn! Ages 16 mos. - 5 yrs.
BeanTree Learning Ashburn Campus
ashburninfo@beantreelearning.com
571-223-3110
43629 Greenway Corporate Dr.
Ashburn, VA
BeanTree Learning offers children from six-weeks to twelve years with unparalleled educational offerings. Considered Northern Virginia’s premier school for early childhood education, the Ashburn campus offers infant care, preschool, full day private Kindergarten, before/after school care, and Summer/Holiday camps for school age children.
BeanTree Learning Westfields/Chantilly Campus
westfieldsinfo@beantreelearning.com
703-961-8222
5003 Westone Plaza
Chantilly, VA
BeanTree Learning offers children from six-weeks to twelve years with unparalleled educational offerings. Considered Northern Virginia’s premier school for early childhood education, the Westfields campus offers infant care, preschool, full day private Kindergarten curriculum, half day Kindergarten enrichment, before/after school care, and Summer/Holiday camps.
Brooksfield School
www.brooksfieldschool.org
brksfield@aol.com
703-356-5437
1830 Kirby Road, McLean, VA
Area Served: VA
Ages Served: 3-11
Spanish, dance, art & music, summer camp, drama, outdoor adventure program, extracurricular activities.
Browne Academy
www.browneacademy.org
ssalvo@browneacademy.org
703-960-3000
5917 Telegraph Road,
Alexandria, VA
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Ages Served: Preschool (age 3) - Grade 8
Program establishes foundation for future academic success and is dedicated to the development of the individual child as an independent, lifelong learner. Language arts, mathematics, French, visual arts, music, PE, library, field trips, and more.
Burgundy Farm Country Day School
www.burgundyfarm.org
info@burgundyfarm.org
703-960-3431
3700 Burgundy Rd. • Alexandria, VA
We believe children learn best in an inclusive, creative and nurturing environment that engages the whole child. Our approach cultivates independent thinking, promotes academic excellence, instills respect for diversity and teaches responsibility.
Chesterbrook
Academy Elementary
www.chantilly.chesterbrookacademy.com
703-397-0555
Within a nurturing, safe environment, Chesterbrook Academy Elementary in partnership with our students, parents and community is committed to providing a rigorous well rounded, standards-based curriculum.
Children’s Learning Center
pgpopkin@mac.com
301-871-6600
4511 Bestor Dr.
Rockville, MD
School for infants, toddlers and nursery ages. 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM, and camp CLC for 8 weeks in summer.
CommuniKids Preschool & Children’s Language Center
www.communikids.com
info@communikids.com
At CommuniKids, our language-immersion, play-based preschool program and classes are designed to equip our students with the linguistic, interpersonal, and intellectual skills needed for success in today’s interconnected world.
The Congressional Schools of Virginia
www.csov.org
admissions@csov.org • 703-533-9711
3229 Sleepy Hollow Rd.
Falls Church, VA
An independent day school on 40 acres serving preschool through grade 8, just minutes from the nation’s capital.
Corcoran Gallery of Art - Corcoran College of Art & Design
www.corcoran.org
202-639-1700 (Gallery)
202-639-1800 (College)
500 Sevententh St. NW
Washington, DC
The Corcoran is Washington, DC’s largest non-federal museum.
Cortona Academy
www.CortonaLearning.com
703-464-0034
Location: Herndon
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Grades Accepted: 6th-12th + 13th year available
No-fail, Private Education, Internships, Social & Motivational programs, LD & GT courses + on-site specialists, Re-do courses, improve GPA, or do 2 yrs. in one. 100% college acceptance. Homeschoolers Welcome.
Edmund Burke School
www.eburke.org • 202-362-8882
4101 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC
Coed, college-prep school offers a challenging and creative academic program in a warm, supportive and inclusive environment.
Evergreen
Montessori School
www.evergreenschool.com
info@evergreenschool.com
301-942-5979
10700 Georgia Ave.
Silver Spring, MD
Area Served: MD
Ages Served: 2 yrs. - 3rd grd.
A place to think and learn and share. Montessori. Before and After Care. Summer Camp.
F.A.Z. Creative
Education Center
www.fazeducation.com
fazeducation@hotmail.com
703-848-8822
Area Served: VA
Ages Served: 4 – 7 yrs.
Indoor and outdoor summer activities for ages 4-7 years old M-F, part time and full time.
Feynman School
www.feynmanschool.org
301-365-1212
7730 Bradley Blvd. • Bethesda, MD
Gifted preschool and primary school program.
Friendship
Children’s Center
www.friendshipchildren.org
contactus@friendshipchildren.org
202-244-5115
5411 Western Avenue, NW, Washington, DC
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Ages Served: 3 mos. – 5 yrs.
Hands-on learning. Creative Curriculum. Supplemental music, dance, Spanish, Yoga classes. Intergenerational & community outreach programs. Educational outings. Special events. Full-time, part-time, morning preschool. Year-round.
Georgetown
Day School
www.gds.org
202-295-6200
4530 MacArthur Blvd. NW &
4200 Davenport St. NW
Washington, DC
A progressive, independent PK-12 school committed to academic excellence, educational innovation, and social justice. Also offering year-round camps and classes for members of the community, ages 5 - 115.
German Language Courses at the German School
www.dswashington.org/glc
glc@dswash.org
301-767-3824
8617 Chateau Dr. • Potomac, MD
Learn the German language the fun way! Classes for children and adults, Diploma classes and more.
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
www.gslcva.org/preschool
preschool@gslcva.org
703-437-4511
1133 Reston Ave. • Herndon, VA
Now Enrolling: Ages 2 1/2 - 5. Welcoming all children! Nurturing, Christian environment. We celebrate each child individually, focusing on the development of the whole child. Experienced, well-trained staff. Personal tours.
Grace Episcopal School
www.graceschoolalex.org
admissions@graceschoolalex.org
703-549-5067
3601 Russell Rd. • Alexandria, VA
Grace Episcopal School fosters an enthusiasm for learning through academic excellence in a nurturing environment. Students receive individual attention in small classes and are inspired to learn and develop-intellectually, physically and spiritually.
Green Acres School
www.greenacres.org
admission@greenacres.org
301-881-4100
11701 Danville Dr., North
Bethesda, MD
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Ages Served: Grades PK- 8
Academic rigor in a nurturing environment. Progressive: intentional, engaging curriculum & small classes focus on hands-on learning, problem solving, decision making. Extensive arts, science, PE, outdoors; 15 wooded acres. Superb high school/college placement.
Green Hedges School
www.greenhedges.org
ldixon@greenhedges.org
703-938-8323
415 Windover Ave,
Vienna, VA
Area Served: VA
Ages Served: 3-6; Grades 1-8
Come glimpse the boundless future awaiting your child at Green Hedges.
Immanuel
Christian School
www.icsva.org
703-941-1220
6915 Braddock Rd.
Springfield, VA
Area Served: VA, MD, DC
Grades: K - 8 (with extended care)
A Christ-centered foundation for life by preparing heads, hearts and hands. ICS provides a challenging curriculum with character-building and service opportunity, critical thinking, technology, language, fine arts, hands-on science, and a caring, nurturing environment.
International
School of Music
www.ismw.org • info@ismw.org
301-657-0763
Locations:
1. 5110 Ridgefield Rd.
Bethesda, MD
2. 10450 Auto Park Ave.
Bethesda, MD
Music lessons for all ages offered in all instruments and voice by nurturing faculty. Preschool, adult programs and recitals available.
Ivymount School
www.ivymount.org
301-469-0223
11614 Seven Locks Road,
Rockville, MD
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Ages Served: 4-21
Ivymount is a non-public day school that offers an integrated approach to learning that includes educational & therapeutic programs for students with learning disabilities, communication disorders, autism spectrum disorders, & multiple disabilities.
Kids First Swim Schools
www.kidsfirstswimschools.com
www.facebook.com/kidsfirstswimschools
We are dedicated to teaching kids to be safe and proficient in the water. We have build America’s finest specialty designed training pools. Maintained at 90 degrees with depths ranging from 2 to 5 feet, both our instructors and our students find this the perfect environment to learn in.
Language Stars
www.languagestars.com
info@languagestars.com
2 locations in Alexandria, N. Arlington/McLean, Bethesda, Gaithersburg and Reston!
Language Stars provides play-based, full-immersion foreign language classes for kids in Spanish, Mandarin, French and German. Toddlers, preschoolers and K-5th graders benefit from an early start, during a unique window of opportunity when their young brains absorb the magic of another language easily and rapidly.
Lopez Studios Performing Arts School
www.lopezstudios.org
info@lopezstudios.org
11425 Isaac Newton Sq.
Reston, VA
Lopez Studios is an award winning performing arts school offering programs in acting, piano and voice, as well as specialized camps in performing arts!
Loudoun
Country Day School
www.lcds.org
info@lcds.org
703-777-3841
LCDs is a coed, pre-kindergarten through 8th grade school, with an emphasis on academics, athletics and the arts. We also have an emphasis on community service. Our students are accepted into rigorous secondary schools.
The Maddux School
www.madduxschool.org
amullins@madduxschool.org
301-469-0223
11614 Seven Locks Rd.
Rockville, MD
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Ages Served: 3 - 8
Small, structured, nurturing preschool to second grade classes offering
developmentally-based, academically
enriching activities with an emphasis on social language.
Mad Science
www.madscience.org/dc
info@madscienceofdc.com
301-593-4777
Fun and hands on. Uniquely interactive.
The Manor
Montessori School
www.manormontessori.com
manormontessori@aol.com
301-299-7400
Area Served: MD
Ages Served: 2-9
10500 Oaklyn Dr.
Potomac, MD
11200 Old Georgetown Rd. Rockville, MD
5450 Massachusetts Ave.
Bethesda, MD
The Manor Montessori School is a non-profit private school for children ages 2-9 years old (toddler –grade 3) located at Potomac, Bethesda and Rockville. Extended day and summer programs.
Montessori School
of Chevy Chase
www.chevychasemontessori.com
camelot617@hotmail.com
202-362-6212
5312 Connecticut Ave, NW Washington, DC
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Ages Served: 2-7
Toddler Class - Multi-Level Primary Class -Kindergarten - First Grade - Early Arrival - Extended Day until 6:00 PM - 9 Month or 12 Month Program - Competitive Reading & Math Curriculum - Art/Music- After School Activities-New French Immersion Program.
Open House every Tuesday at 9:30 AM.
Montessori
School of McLean
www.mcleanmontessori.com
703-790-1049
1711 Kirby Rd.
McLean, VA
Preschool and Elementary classes. Spanish, French, Science, drama, music PE, computer, art, summer school, transportation available.
Nysmith School
for the Gifted
www.nysmith.com
mwhite@nysmith.com
703-713-3332
12625 EDS Drive • Herndon, VA
Area Served: VA
Ages Served: 3 yrs. - 8th Grade
Family owned and operated since 1983, 620+ children 3 years through 8th Grade 1:9 Teacher Student Ratio, Award Winning. Daily Individualized reading and math, science, computers, logic, foreign language. Loving atmosphere with exciting curriculum.
Paint Branch
Montessori School
www.pbmontessori.com
info@pbmontessori.com
301-434-0373
10309 New Hampshire Ave. Silver Spring, MD
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Ages Served: 2-12
Founded in 1975 • Full Montessori curriculum •Nurturing, dedicated,
trained teachers•Diverse student population• Low student to teacher
ratio•Extended day care•Summer program•Active parent community
•Enrichment programs: P.E., Music, Art & Spanish.
Pinecrest School
www.pinecrestschool.org
admissions@pinecrestschool.org
703-354-3446
7209 Quiet Cove
Annandale, VA
Preschool- Grade 6. Nurturing curiosity, confidence and a love of learning since 1957. Challenging academics. Small classes. Individualized approach allows children to grow academically, socially & emotionally at their own pace. After-care & summer camp.
Potomac Valley Academy
www.pvachurch.com
daycare@pvachurch.com
301-253-1022
22901 Ridge Rd.
Germantown, MD
Potomac Valley Academy Daycare and Preschool is a community non-profit, Christ-centered ministry. We provide a safe Christian environment for nurturing children where they can grow and develop while they interact with others and who will impact our society in a positive Christian manner.
Redwood
Montessori Academy
www.redwoodmontessorimd.com
301-762-2524
1605 Veirs Mill Rd.
Rockville, MD
Redwood Montessori Academy provides a safe, stimulating, and supportive environment where young children can learn and grow. We offer preschool, Kindergarten and Elementary education, from age 2 to grade 5.
Reston
Montessori School
www.restonmontessori.com
office@restonmontessori.com
703-481-2922
The Siena School
www.thesienaschool.org
info@thesienaschool.org
301-592-0567
9727 Georgia Ave.
Silver Spring, MD
Serving bright college bound students in grades 4 - 12 with mild to moderate language-based learning needs.
Spring Bilingual
Montessori Academy
www.springbma.org
sbma_office@yahoo.com
301-962-7262
3514 Plyers Mill Rd.
Kensington, MD
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Ages Served: 2-6
Founded in 1967, Spring Bilingual Montessori Academy has innovated and refined the concept of integrating a Montessori education with the acquisition of proficiency in a second language. We are open-year round for academic programs and summer camp.
Sunset Hills Montessori
www.sunsethillsmontessori.com
office@sunsethillsmontessori.com
703-476-7477
Nestled on the shores of Lake Audubon, Sunset Hills Montessori School offers a peaceful Montessori environment for children ages 18 months - 9 years. As a full AMS member school, we’ve been educating, nurturing and inspiring young minds since 1994.
Thomas Jefferson Preparatory School
www.tjprep.org
admin@tjprep.org
301-330-7550
12801 Darnestown Rd.
Darnestown, MD
Area Served: MD
Ages Served: 3 - 13
Challenging 21st century academic environment that generates interest, instills curiosity and fires the excitement of learning. Pre K - 8th grade, coed, small class size, technology and student laptops, smart boards in each class room, sibling discount.
Virginia Dance Center
www.vadancecenter.com
info@vadancecenter.com
703-393-1964
9806 Cockrell Rd.
Manassas, VA
Dance classes for ages 3 - adult including Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Boys Hip Hop and Theater Dance!
Washington
Waldorf School
www.washingtonwaldorf.org
llawson@washingtonwaldorf.org
301-229-6107, x 154
4800 Sangamore Rd., Bethesda, MD
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Ages Served: Parent & baby classes through high school
Our developmentally based, integrative curriculum and innovative instructional methods help our students develop clear thinking, balance, initiative, and interest in improving the world. Our school offers excellent preparation for college and life.
Westminster
School
www.westminsterschool.com
admissions@westminsterschool.com
703-256-3620
3819 Gallows Rd.
Annandale, VA
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Ages Served: preschool (age 3) - grade 8
Since 1962...providing an accelerated curriculum steeped in the classics with an emphasis on the arts. French, Latin, Music, Art, Drama, Orchestra, Daily PE and multiple field trips. Bus service and extended care available.
Westmoreland Children’s Center
www.westmoreland
childrenscenter.com
301-229-7161
5112 Allan Terrace • Bethesda, MD
Area Served: MD
Ages Served: 2 - 11
Private, non-profit center with 3 locations. Licensed by MSDE as a nursery school and child care center and NAEYC accredited. Serving families since 1970, we offer a developmentally appropriate, play-based curriculum. Year-round, full/part time.
YWCA NCA
Children’s Center
www.ywcanca.org
children@ywcanca.org
703-560-1111
8401 Wolftrap Rd.
Vienna, VA
The YWCA Naional Capital Area’s Children’s Center, located near the Dunn Loring metro station in Vienna, VA, serves 84 children from the ages of 6 weeks to 6 years old. We provide high quality, affordable childcare, preschool and summer day camps.
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Restaurants
The Original
Pancake House
www.oprhrestaurants.com
locations in: Rockville, Bethesda, Falls Church
Area Served: DC, MD, VA • Ages Served: All
Family style full service restaurant - weekday senior menu-we serve gluten free pancakes upon request. Hours 7am – 3 pm Sunday – Saturday.
Salons
& Spas
Michael Helene
Salon Gallery
www.michaelhelenesalon.com
703-661-6898
23520 Overland Dr.
Sterling, VA
Educated staff, all price points, hair, makeup, personalized treatment.
Summer Concerts & Outdoor Activities
4 Star Camps
www.4starcamps.com
a.grubbs@4starcamps.com
1-800-426-0894
4 Star Camps has conducted a wide range of academic and athletic summer programs at the University of Virginia for students aged 10 - 18 since 1975. Our camps include academics, with an intensive SAT Prep class, tennis and golf lessons, sports and fun!
The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring
www.inthetreetops.org
info@sandyspringadventurepark.org
240-389-4386
16701 Norwood Rd.
Sandy Spring, MD
The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring is the largest treetop climbing park in the US. Fun for all ages (5+) and abilities. 6 difficulty levels, beginner to expert. 196 climbing challenges and ziplines. Open 7 days a week all summer.
Busch Gardens
www.buschgardens.com/va
or www.watercountryusa.com
Williamsburg, VA
We created KIDsiderate just for your little ones. And you’ll find big fun for them at Busch Gardens and Water Country USA. Look for the KIDsiderate logo to find all of our exciting attractions, entertaining shows and delicious dining options perfect for children 9 and under.
F.A.Z. Creative
Education Center
www.fazeducation.com
fazeducation@hotmail.com
703-848-8822
Area Served: VA
Ages Served: 4 – 7 yrs.
Indoor and outdoor summer activities for ages 4-7 years old M-F, part time and full time.
Lopez Studios Performing Arts School
www.lopezstudios.org
info@lopezstudios.org
11425 Isaac Newton Sq.
Reston, VA
Lopez Studios is an award winning performing arts school offering programs in acting, piano and voice, as well as specialized camps in performing arts!
Potomac Nationals
PotomacNationals.com
tickets@potomacnationals.com
703-590-2311
7 County Complex Ct.•Woodbridge, VA
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Reston Zoo
www.restonzoo.com
703-757-6222
1228 Hunter Mill Rd. • Vienna, VA
Reston Zoo is a great place to have a birthday party! We provide the place, and you bring guests, cake, food and drinks. Birthday packages include admission, wagon ride, animal feed, lamb feeding bottle, pony ride and picnic area for party and guests. Available party times are 10AM, 11AM, 1PM and 2PM daily. Visit our website or call 703-757-6222 for more information.
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts
www.wolftrap.org
703-255-1900
1645 Trap Road
Vienna, VA
Spend your summer at Wolf Trap, America’s only National Park for the performing arts. Enjoy performances for young audiences at Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods or major concerts and family shows on our main stage at the Filene Center.
Theatre
Performances
Acting for Young People
www.afyp.org
mary@afyp.org
703-307-5332
Fairfax, VA
Celebrating 15 years of professional-level training in a fun environment! Classes, school programs, performances and more.
Atlas Performing
Arts Center
www.atlasarts.org
202-399-7993
1333 H Street, NE
Washington, DC
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Ages Served: All
The Atlas presents innovative, thought-provoking performances, and it provides arts education opportunities for DC’s Near Northeast community. The Atlas is located on H Street NE in what is now known as the Atlas district.
Drama Kids International
www.dramakids.com/va3
540-658-1190
The DKI program for ages 4-17 is designed to build self-confidence, as well as strong speaking and acting skills through the fun and creativity of drama.
Lopez Studios Performing Arts School
www.lopezstudios.org
info@lopezstudios.org
11425 Isaac Newton Sq.
Reston, VA
Lopez Studios is an award winning performing arts school offering programs in acting, piano and voice, as well as specialized camps in performing arts!
Modeling Camp
www.modelingcamp.com
modelingcamp@aol.com
703-273-2560
Modeling Camp is the home of camps for girls! Located in Tysons Corner, VA, we offer programs for ages 7 - 17 in Fashion, Modeling, Etiquette and Fashion Design.
Olney Theatre Center
www.olneytheatre.org
301-924-3400
2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Rd.
Olney, Maryland
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Ages Served: All
Founded in 1938, Olney Theatre Center is located in Olney, Maryland, just north of Washington, D.C. Olney Theatre Center offers a diverse array of professional theatrical productions throughout the year.
South Riding Dance
www.southridingdance.com
southridingdance@yahoo.com
703-327-9627
43083 Peacock Market Pl.
South Riding, VA
Tiny Dancers
www.tinydancers.com
info@tinydancers.com
703-385-5580
10875 Main Street #113 • Fairfax, VA
Area Served: VA
Ages Served: 4 - 13
Tiny Broadway and Musical Theater for children ages 4 - 13--includes voice training, improv acting exercises and Broadway Jazz. Other programs in Ballet, Tap, Jazz and “Mom and Me” for ages 2 - 13. At Tiny Dancers, each child is a shining star.
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts
www.wolftrap.org
703-255-1900
1645 Trap Road
Vienna, VA
Spend your summer at Wolf Trap, America’s only National Park for the performing arts. Enjoy performances for young audiences at Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods or major concerts and family shows on our main stage at the Filene Center.
Tutoring,
Therapy & Special Needs
Amen Clinics
www.amenclinics.com
703-880-4000
1875 Campus Commons Dr., Ste. 101
Reston, VA
At Amen Clinics, we provide cutting-edge, comprehensive, individualized, brain-based evalutation and treatment of mental health conditions.
ASAP Services
www.asapservicedc.com
gseabrooks@asapcaregiver.com
202-293-2931
201 15th St. SE • Washington, DC
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Proudly serving the DC Metropolitan area for over 20 years. We are a premier home health agency that caters to our clients with excellence. Services include: Nursing Services, Home Health Aide Services, Personal & Home Care Aide Services, PT, OT, ST.
Auburn School
www.theauburnschool.org
admissions@theauburnschool.org
1. Herndon Location: 703-793-9353
13525 Dulles Technology Dr. Ste. 101
Herndon, VA
2. Silver Spring Location: 301-588-8048
9545 Georgia Ave.
Silver Spring, MD
3. Baltimore Location: 410-321-4799
1710 Dulaney Valley Rd.
Lutherville, MD
The mission of The Auburn School is to grow the social and academic potential of bright students with social and communication challenges. Auburn’s program simultaneously supports the development of academic skills, social competency and pragmatic language in an engaging educational environment.
Classic Tales’ N Tunes
www.classictnt.com
info@classictnt.com
703-848-9808
VA Locations in Alexandria, Arlington, Falls Church, McLean and Vienna
The very best classes, private lessons, parties and workshops for all kinds of children age birth - 5 years and their caregivers, including ASL and Spanish. Online shop for recommended toys, books, musical instruments, CDs, DVDs. Human Rights Award.
Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind
www.clb.org
info@clb.org
240-737-5100
Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind provides comprehensive programs and services for people of all ages who are blind or visually impaired in the Washington, DC Region.
Cortona Academy
www.CortonaLearning.com
703-464-0034
Location: Herndon
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Grades Accepted: 6th-12th + 13th year available
No-fail, Private Education, Internships, Social & Motivational programs, LD & GT courses + on-site specialists, Re-do courses, improve GPA, or do 2 yrs. in one. 100% college acceptance. Homeschoolers Welcome.
Expressive
Therapy Center
www.expressivetherapycenter.com
info@expressivetherapycenter.com
301-869-1017
1.14808 Physicians Ln., Ste. 111
Rockville, MD
2. 1320 Vincent Place • McLean, VA
Expressive Therapy Center is a consortium of highly experienced psychologists, art and movement therapists, social workers and marriage and family therapists. We have extensive experience with: attention deficit disorder, developmental disorders, learning disabilities, depression, anxiety and social skills to name a few.
Just Ask Mo
Custom Cakes
www.justaskmo.com
703-359-5055
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Just Ask Mo Custom Cakes is an award winning custom boutique bakery in Fairfax, VA with the added benefit of delivery. The owner/cake designer, Monique, loves what she does, and it shows for birthdays, showers, corporate events, weddings and more.
Independent
School Options
www.independentschooloptions.com
lacahill@independentschooloptions.com
703-671-8316
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Ages Served: 3-21
At Independent School Options, we help families learn about the different private, boarding and public schools to consider for their children. We also offer referrals for tutoring, testing and other educational services.
Optimal Beginnings
www.optimalbeginning.com
admin@optimalbeginning.com
347-424-5833
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Ages Served: 2 - adult
Optimal Beginnings, LLC, is a consulting and treatment firm that provides support for children, adults and their families with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, and related Speech and Language conditions, using Verbal Behavior / Applied Behavior Analysis.
Tutor Doctor
www.tutordoctorinhome.com
ldsouza@tutordoctor.com
240-396-5396
Tutor Doctor provides affordable 1-to-1 in-home tutoring for students of any age. We improve confidence, study skills and grades on all academic subjects. We provide a free consultation that allows us to carefully match a tutor.
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Water Play & Theme Parks
Busch Gardens
www.buschgardens.com/va
or www.watercountryusa.com
Williamsburg, VA
We created KIDsiderate just for your little ones. And you’ll find big
fun for them at Busch Gardens and Water Country USA. Look for the
KIDsiderate logo to find all of our exciting attractions, entertaining
shows and delicious dining options perfect for children 9 and under.
Adventure Kids Playcare
www.adventurekidsplaycare.com
bethesda@adventurekidsplaycare.com
Phone: 301-770-Kids (5437)
5268-A Nicholson Lane
North Bethesda
Maryland
20895
Location: White Flint Plaza
Area Served: DC, MD & VA
Ages Served: 2-12 years old
Adventure Kids Playcare is a unique entertainment, drop-off childcare center for the ages of 2-12. AKP is a licensed childcare facility and has late hours during the week (until 10pm) and the weekend (until midnight).
Optimal Beginnings, LLC
www.optimalbeginning.com
admin@optimalbeginning.com
Phone: 3474245833
Location: Washington DC Metro: MD, DC, VA
Area Served: DC, MD & VA
Ages Served: Two through Adult
Optimal Beginnings, LLC, is a consulting and treatment firm that provides support for children, adults and their families with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, and related Speech and Language conditions, using Verbal Behavior / Applied Behavior Analysis.
Rainbow train
vera.childrenart@gmail.com
Phone: 703-980-3523
6333 edgemoor ln
Alexandria
va
22312
Location: washington dc area
Area Served: DC, MD & VA
professional personalized murals for your homes and businesses,
specializing in children rooms,
Bring a rainbow in!
The Peaceful Parenting Path
www.peacefulparentingpath.com
renee@peacefulparentingpath.com
Phone: 2516042545
912-A St. Charles Avenue
Charlottesville
Virginia
22901
Location: United States
Area Served: For the convenience of busy parents, we conduct our coaching sessions over the phone. This allows us to serve parents across the globe, wherever and whenever they can find a quiet and private place to talk.
Ages Served: All ages
The Peaceful Parenting Path gives parents real-life tools to build respectful communication, peaceful cooperation, and loving connection in their homes. Individual, couples, and group coaching. Mention Family mag. for a 30% discount on all products.
