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Cakes, Cupcakes & Party Treats

Ark Parties by Evelyn
www.arkparties.com
info@arkparties.com   
240-938-1284 or 1-866-441-0253
Ark Parties privides the perfect activity and take-home gift for birthday parties, receptions, baby showers and more! We bring the fun of a build a stuffed animal workshop and other fun party favors directly to your doorstep. Order your kit today!

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.

Party Bag Creations
www.partybagcreations.com
contact@partybagcreations.com
703-628-3863
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Having a birthday party? Don’t have enough time to get everything you want done? Let Party Bag Creations help reduce your stress by providing you with pre-packaged and pre-assembled party favors that your child and guests will be raving over. Order today & enjoy the satisfaction of knowing that...IT’S ALL IN THE BAG!

Snowie
www.snowie.com
services@snowie.com
240-832-8830
Ages Served: All
The fastest shaved ice ever! Invite Snowie the cool bus to your next Birthday Party, Graduation Party, or Corporate Picnic.

Children’s & Misc. Retail

Anglo Dutch Pools and Toys
www.anglodutchpoolsandtoys.com
info@anglodutchpoolsandtoys.com
301-951-0636
5460 Westbard Avenue, Bethesda, Md
Area Served: DC, MD, VA • Ages Served: All
We are the quality source for all your toy, pool, swimming accessory and craft needs.

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.

Butler’s Orchard
www.ButlersOrchard.com
ButlersOrchard@cs.com
301-972-3299
22200 Davis Mill Road, Germantown, MD
Area Served: DC, MD, VA • Ages Served: All
A 300-acre Family Farm providing good, green fun and local produce for 60 years. Special events including spring Bunnyland Festival and fall Pumpkin Festival. Plus Birthday Parties, Group Hayrides, Pumpkin Harvest Days, cut your own Christmas Trees.

Classy Kids Cook
www.classykidscook.com
tess@classykidscook.com
202-525-4848
3807 Porter St. NW, suite 102
Washington, DC
Area Served: DC, MD, VA • Ages Served: 3-17
The only cooking school in the DC area dedicated to just kids, Classy Kids Cook is an innovative concept, combining cooking classes & etiquette training.  Choose from culinary camps, birthday parties, parent - child classes & much more. 

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.

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 20-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!

Play N’ Learn’s Playground Superstores
www.playgroundsuperstores.com
customerser@playnlearn.com
1-800-22 SWING
7 MD & VA Locations including Germantown, Chantilly, Columbia, Severna Park
Area Served: DC, MD, VA • Ages Served: All
Your ticket to safe backyard fun is on sale at Play N’ Learn’s 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 7 MD and VA locations.

Plum District
www.plumdistrict.com 
415-777-3757
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Plum District features a mom-friendly deal in your city every day. We aim to make your life easier and more enjoyable with hand-picked offers that you’ll love and want to share with friends.

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.

Totswap Children’s Consignment Sale
www.totswap.net 
301-330-2678
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Ages Served: Newborn – teen
Join over 1500 families as they turn gently used toys, clothing, equipment and more into Ca$H! Totswap is held 3 times each year at the Montgomery Co Fairgrounds in Gaithersburg. Additional sales are held in Frederick, Timonium and Columbia.


Community Resources

Gas and Electric Companies

District of Columbia
Potomac Electric Power Company (PEPCO) • 202-833-7500
Washington DC Gas • 703-750-4440

Maryland
Allegheny Power • 800-255-3443 www.alleghenypower.com
Baltimore Gas and Electric • 410-685-0123
Chesapeake Utilities
410-548-5515 • www.chpk.com
Columbia Gas of Maryland
888-460-4332 • www.columbiagaspamd.com
Delmarva Power
800-375-7117 • www.delmarva.com
Elkton Gas • 410-398-4626 • www.nui.com
Washington Gas - Frederick
800-531-0008 • www.washingtongas.com
Washington Gas • 800-752-7520 • www.washingtongas.com
Potomac Electric Power Company
202-833-7500 • www.pepco.com
202-872-4641 • Spanish-Speaking Line

Virginia
Dominion Virginia Power • 888-667-3000
https://service.vapower.com/cssresconn.asp
Electric Cooperative
703-335-0500 • www.novec.com
Columbia Gas of Virginia • 800-543-8911
www.columbiagasva.com
Washington Gas • 703-750-7571 www.washingtongas.com

Libraries
Washington, DC
http://www.publiclibraries.com/dc.htm
Anacostia Library • 202-715-7707
Benning Library • 202-442-7740
Capitol View • 202-645-0755
Chevy Chase Library • 202-282-0021
Cleveland Park Library • 202-282-3080
Francis A. Gregory Library • 202-645-4297
Georgetown Library • 202-724-8783
Shepherd Park • 202-541-6100
Lamond-Riggs Library • 202-541-6255
Langston Library • 202-724-8665
MLK, Jr. Memorial Library • 202-727-0321
Mt. Pleasant Library • 202-671-0200
Northeast Library • 202-698-3320 
Palisades Library • 202-282-3139 
Parklands-Turner Library • 202-698-1103
Petworth Library • 202-541-6300
Robert L. Christian Library • 202-724-8599
Southeast Library • 202-698-3377
Southwest Library • 202-724-4752
Takoma Park Library • 202-576-7252
Tenley-Friendship Library • 202-244-3212
Washington Highlands •202-645-5880
Watha T. Daniel-Shaw • 202-671-0267
West End Library • 202-724-8707
Woodridge Library • 202-541-6226
Montgomery County, MD
http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/localList.php?local=2693&locTGroup=Libraries&direction=down&sec=0&qty=21&stateAbbv=&stateName=
Aspen Hill Branch Library • 240-773-9410
Bethesda Branch Library • 240-777-0970
Chevy Chase Library • 301-986-4313
Damascus Branch Library • 240-773-9444
Davis Branch Library • 240-777-0922
Fairland Branch Library • 240-773-9460
Gaithersburg Library • 301-840-2515
Germantown Library • 240-777-0110
Kensington Park Library • 301-897-2211
Little Falls Branch Library • 240-773-9520
Long Branch Library • 240-777-0910
Noyes Library • 301-929-5533
Olney Branch Library • 301-570-1232
Poolesville Branch Library • 240-773-9550
Potomac Branch Library • 240-777-0690
Quince Orchard Library • 240-777-0200
Rockville Branch Library • 240-777-0140
Silver Spring Branch Library • 240-773-9420
Special Needs Bethesda • 240-777-0960
Twinbrook Branch Library • 240-777-0240
Wheaton Branch Library • 240-777-0678
White Oak Branch Library • 301-622-2492
Prince William County, MD
http://www.co.prince-william.va.us/default.aspx?topic=04001000106
Bull Run Regional Library • 703-792-4500
Central Community Library • 703-361-8211
Chinn Park Regional Library • 703-792-4800
Dale City Library • 703-792-5670
Dumfries Library • 703-792-5678
Gainesville Library • 703-792-5660
Independent Hill Library • 703-792-5668
Lake Ridge Library • 703-792-5675
Nokesville Library • 703-792-5665
Potomac Community • 703-494-8126
Arlington County, VA
http://library.arlingtonva.us/Departments/Libraries/about/LibrariesAboutHours.aspx
Central Library • 703-228-5990
Aurora Hills Library • 703-228-5715
Cherrydale Library • 703-228-6330
Columbia Pike Library • 703-228-5710
Glencarlyn Library • 703-228-6548
Government Reference • 703-228-3352
Shirlington Library • 703-228-6545
Westover Library • 703-228-5260
Fairfax County, VA
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/
Centreville Regional Library • 703-830-2223
Chantilly Regional Library • 703-502-3883
Dolley Madison Library • 703-356-0770
Fairfax City Library • 703-293-6227
George Mason Library • 703-256-3800
Great Falls Library • 703-757-8560
Herndon Fortnightly • 703-437-8855
John Marshall Library • 703-971-0010
Kings Park Library • 703-978-5600
Kingstowne Library • 703-339-4610
Lorton Library • 703-339-7385
Martha Washington Library • 703-768-6700
Patrick Henry Library • 703-938-0405
Pohick Regional Library • 703-644-7333
Reston Regional Library • 703-689-2700
Richard Byrd Library • 703-451-8055
Sherwood Regional Library • 703-765-3645
Thomas Jefferson Library • 703-573-1060
Tysons-Pimmit Library • 703-790-8088
Woodrow Wilson Library • 703-820-8774
Loudoun County, VA
http://library.loudoun.gov/Default.aspx?tabid=316
Ashburn Branch • 703-737-8100
Cascades Branch • 703-444-3228
Lovettsville Branch • 540-822-5824
Middleburg Branch • 540-687-5730
Purcellville Branch • 540-338-7235
Rust Branch • 703-777-0323
Sterling Branch • 703-430-9500

Police Stations
District of Columbia
Washington Metropolitan Police Dept.
202-727-4218 • Washington, DC
Maryland
301-699-2630 • Hyattsville Station
301-390-2100 • Bowie Station
301-772-4900 • Palmer Park Station
301-749-4900 • Oxon Hill Station
301-856-3130 • Clinton Station
301-937-0910 • Beltsville Station
301-652-9200 • Bethesda
301-654-0654 • Bethesda
301-279-8000 • Rockville
240-314-8900 • Rockville
Virginia
703-221-1111 • Dumfries
703-753-2700 • Haymarket
703-257-8000 • Manassas
703-361-1136 • Manassas Park
703-491-1918, Ext.19 • Occoquan
703-792-6500 • Woodbridge
703-792-7200 • Woodbridge
703-792-6500 • Manassas
703-640-7500 • Quantico

Trash Pickup & Recycling
District of Columbia:
Urban Service Systems: 202-543-2000
ABC Recycling Services: 202-488-7850
Maryland
Prince George’s County: 301-952-7630
Montgomery County: 240- 777-6410
Virginia
Fairfax County: 703-324-5230
Loundoun County: 703-777-0187
Recycling Hotline: 703-771-5318
Prince William County: 703-791-3660

Water & Sewer Services
District of Columbia
D.C. Sewer and Water Authority:  202-787-2000
Maryland
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
301-206-4001 or 1-800-634-8400
Virginia
Fairfax County • Fairfax Water
703-698-5800 • www.fcwa.gov
Fairfax City • 703-385-7920
www.fairfaxva.gov/Utilities/Utilities.asp
Falls Church • 703-248-5071
www.fallchurchva.gov/services/waterservices.html
Vienna • 703-255-6385
www.viennava.gov/Town_Services/water_sewer.htm
Virginia American: 703-549-7080

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Consignment & Resale

Kensington Caboose
www.kensingtoncaboose.com
301-929-0178
10508 Connecticut Ave
Kensington, MD 20895
Area Served: DC, MD & VA
Ages Served: 0-12yrs, mothers and grandmothers
This 20-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 Street
Vienna, VA
Area Served: Virginia • Ages Served: ALL
Toys, children’s clothing, maternity, nursery furniture & more!

Doctors, Dentists & Orthodontists

Children First Pediatricians
www.childrenfirstpediatrics.com
Rockville: 301-990-1664 
Silver Spring: 301-681-6000
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
We conveniently have extended office hours at two locations to serve you and would be delighted to have your child as our patient. Serving the community with more than 4 decades of excellence in providing care to infants, children and adolescents.

Dominion Hospital
www.reflectionsED.com
2960 Sleepy Hollow Rd., Falls Church, VA
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Ages Served: adolescents - adults
Reflections Eating Disorder Treatment Center at Dominion Hospital offers hope to adolescents and adults with eating disorders. We are proud to be the only program in the DC metro to offer patients the full spectrum of eating disorder treatment.

Fairfax Corner Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry
www.fcorthopedo.com 
fcorthopedo@gmail.com
703-424-7678
4210 Fairfax Corner West Ave, Ste. 245
Fairfax, VA
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Ages Served: Infancy-Adults
We are a state of the art orthodontic & pediatric dental practice in Fairfax. We provide routine & preventive dental treatment, digital xrays, laser dentistry, nitrous oxide & sedation, traditional & clear braces, and Invisalign. New patients welcome!

Iverson Orthodontics
www.iversonortho.com
info@iversonortho.com
703-536-7846
5401B Lee Highway, Arlington, VA
Ages Served: DC, MD, VA
Ages Served: Children, teens, adults
Since 1997, Dr. Darin Iverson has been providing quality orthodontic treatment for
patients of all ages. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that
children have an orthodontic evaluation by age 7.  Call for a free consultation!

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.

Pediatric Dental Care
www.kidsfirstdentalcare.com
703-383-3434
10614 Warwick Ave., Ste. B, Fairfax, VA
Area Served: Virginia  •  Ages Served: All
Advanced oral care for all ages, including children with special needs in a fun atmosphere.

Tony Doumit D.M.D
www.drdoumit.com
drdoumit@verizon.net
202-625-0888
950 25th St., N.W., Suite S-1
Washington, DC
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Ages Served: All
Dr. Doumit provides careful and specialized orthodontic services, works with all types of braces including invisalign. 

Women’s Global Health
www.womensglobalhealth.com
rezaj@gbcfirm.com
703-356-7700
1515 Chain Bridge Rd. Ste. 314 • Mclean, VA
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Ages Served: 10-65
At Women’s Global Health of Northern Virginia our goal is to empower women to improve the quality of their health care through informed decision making. We are dedicated to providing quality health care through experience and cutting-edge technology

Eco-Friendly Resources

Butler’s Orchard
www.ButlersOrchard.com
ButlersOrchard@cs.com
301-972-3299
22200 Davis Mill Road, Germantown, MD
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Ages Served: All
A 300-acre Family Farm providing good, green fun and local produce for 60 years. Special events including spring Bunnyland Festival and fall Pumpkin Festival. Plus Birthday Parties, Group Hayrides, Pumpkin Harvest Days, cut your own Christmas Trees.

Piscataway Discovery Center
www.piscatawaydiscoverycenter.com
301-509-3499
On Piscataway Creek, Fort Washington, MD
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Ages Served: 2 - Adults
See a different side of Washington -- the natural side!  Kayak past beaver lodges and osprey nests, or kayak to historic sites along our local waterways. Meet rare, heritage breed farm animals and learn about the efforts to preserve them.  All ages!

Windows Plus
www.WindowsPls.com
kknight@windowspls.com
703-916-8372
5532 Hempstead Way, Springfield, VA
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Ages Served: All
Windows Plus has been in business since 1990 offering homeowners windows, doors and siding.Company owners Reg Wayland and Tom Camarca are expert tradesmen in residential and commercial settings and excel in their customer service and products.

Fertility Services, Hospitals, & Midwives

ART Parenting
www.artparenting.com
meryl@artparenting.com
301-217-0074
1004 Willowleaf Way, Potomac, MD
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Ages Served: All
Comprehensive program assisting intended parents locally, nationally and internationally build their family.

Women’s Global Health
www.womensglobalhealth.com
rezaj@gbcfirm.com
703-356-7700
1515 Chain Bridge Rd. Ste. 314., Mclean, VA
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Ages Served: 10-65
At Women’s Global Health of Northern Virginia our goal is to empower women to improve the quality of their health care through informed decision making. We are dedicated to providing quality health care through experience and cutting-edge technology


Kid’s Gear, Furniture & Outdoor Play Equipment

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 and more!

Indoor Activities

Classy Kids Cook
www.classykidscook.com
tess@classykidscook.com
202-525-4848
3807 Porter St. NW, Ste. 102
Washington, DC
Area Served: DC, MD, VA • Ages Served: 3-17
The only cooking school in the DC area dedicated to just kids, Classy Kids Cook is an innovative concept, combining cooking classes & etiquette training.  Choose from culinary camps, birthday parties, parent - child classes and much more. 

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. 

College Park
Aviation Museum
www.collegeparkaviationmuseum.com
301-864-6029
1985 Corporal Frank Scott Dr., College Park, MD
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Let your imagination fly at this family-friendly museum that tells the story of historic College Park Airport, from the Wright Brothers to today through vintage aircraft and interactive exhibits. Open daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed major holidays.

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
springfldva@gymboreeclasses.com
Springfield Mall • Springfield/Burke, VA
Area Served: 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.

Heart Beats
Music and Dance
www.hbeats.com 
info@hbeats.com
703-440-9000
Family-friendly music and dance studio offering drop-in and free trial dance classes for all ages and trial or drop-in music lessons on all instruments and voice.

The Little Gym
www.TheLittleGym.com
Conveniently located throughout the Washington metro area.
In Virginia: Ashburn, Alexandria, Fairfax, Gainesville & Springfield.
In Maryland: Germantown, Gaithersburg, Olney, Potomac & Silver Spring
Area Served: VA, MD • Ages Served: 4 mths -12 yrs
The Little Gym offers developmental programs for infants, toddlers, elementary and grade school kids. Specific class offerings include parent/child, gymnastics, dance, karate and sports skills. Also check out our Parties and Summer Camps!

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 Piano Xpress
www.thepianoexpress.com
703-726-9484
Ages Served: 5-12

Romp n’ Roll
www.rompnroll.com/germantown
germantown@rompnroll.com
301-528-7655
12851 Wisteria Drive, Germantown, MD
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Ages Served: 3 mths. – 6 yrs.
Fun Kids Classes, Camps, and Birthday Parties at Romp n’ Roll Germantown MD. Huge variety of fun age-specific kids classes: Gym classes, Art class, music class; Birthday Parties; and Summer Camps. THE place for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.

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.

VisArts at Rockville (Metropolitan Center for the Visual Arts)
www.visartscenter.org
301-315-8200
155 Gibbs Street, Suite 300
Rockville, MD
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Ages Served: All
VisArts in a nonprofit 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

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Misc. Family Fun & Activities

Reston Zoo
www.restonzoo.com
703-757-6222
1228 Hunter Mill Road, Vienna, VA
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Ages Served: All
30 ACRES OF FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN! Take a Zoofari wagon ride and see zebra, camel, antelope, bison, ostrich and more! Hundreds of Animals, Petting Zoo & Animal Feed, Live Animal Encounters, Birthday Parties, Summer Programs, Field Trips and Pony Rides.

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

Playgrounds, Parks & Recreation Areas

Adventure Park Academy
Adventure Park USA
www.adventureparkusa.com
301-865-6800
11113 West Baldwin Rd., New Market, MD
Area Served: DC, MD, VA • Ages Served: All
Adventure Park USA is Maryland’s largest family entertainment center. With everything from our Desert Oasis Miniature Golf Course to our Rock Wall and Hang ‘Em Ropes Course, we have enough adventure for the whole family. let the adventure begin.

The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring Friends School
www.sandyspringadventurepark.org
Info@sandyspringadventurepark.org
240-389-4386
16701 Norwood Rd.,  Sandy Spring, MD
Area Served: MD • Ages Served: 7-80+
The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring is 180 platforms high in the trees, interconnected by zip lines, aerial obstacle challenges and fun! Choose from 5 difficulty levels to find your ideal challenge of strength, balance and strategy.

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.

Fairfax County
Park Authority
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks
703-324-8702
12055 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA
Location: Park sites throughout Fairfax County
Area Served: Virginia
Ages Served: all ages
The Park Authority offers recreational opportunities, as well as cultural and resource management throughout Fairfax County.

McLean Community Center
www.mcleancenter.org
mail@mcleancenter.org
703-790-0123
1234 Ingleside Avenue, McLean, VA

Piscataway Discovery Center
www.piscatawaydiscoverycenter.com
301-509-3499
On Piscataway Creek, Fort Washington, MD
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Ages Served: All
See a different side of Washington -- the natural side!  Kayak past beaver lodges and osprey nests, or kayak to historic sites along our local waterways. Meet rare, heritage breed farm animals and learn about the efforts to preserve them.  All ages!

Potomac Nationals
PotomacNationals.com
tickets@potomacnationals.com
703-590-2311
7 County Complex Ct., Woodbridge, VA
Area Served: DC, MD, VA

Reston Association
www.reston.org
events@reston.org
703-435-6577
Home Owners Association providing events, summer camps, tennis, aquatics programs for all ages within Reston.

LOCAL PLAYGROUNDS
Washington, DC
Columbia Heights Community Center
202-671-0373
East Potomac Park • 202-554-7660
Friendship “Turtle” Park • 202-282-2198
Guy Mason Recreation Center
Washington, DC 20007
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

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Private Schools & Preschools

Adventure Park Academy
Adventure Park USA
www.adventureparkusa.com
301-865-6800
11113 West Baldwin Rd • New Market, MD
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Ages Served: All
Adventure Park USA is Maryland’s largest family entertainment center. With everything from our Desert Oasis Miniature Golf Course to our Rock Wall and Hang ‘Em Ropes Course, we have enough adventure for the whole family. let the adventure begin.

Aidan Montessori School
www.aidanschool.org
202-387-2700
2700 27th Street NW, Washington, DC
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Ages Served: 18 months-12 years
Aidan is a nurturing and diverse community that offers a comprehensive Montessori education for children from 18 months to 12 years in historic Woodley Park.

Annandale
Cooperative Preschool
www.annandalecoop.org
703-978-6127
8410 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA
Area Served: VA • Ages Served: 2-5
Started in 1947, Annandale co-op is a parent-run, coeducational cooperative school for children ages 2 through 5. Classes are held from 9 am to 12 pm. NAEYC accredited, state licensed.

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.

Brooksfield School
www.brooksfieldschool.org
brksfield@aol.com   
703-356-5437
1830 Kirby Road, McLean, VA
Area Served: VA
Ages Served: 3-9
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
karic@burgundyfarm.org
703-960-3431
3700 Burgundy Road, Alexandria, VA
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Ages Served: JK-8th Grade
Hands-on, collaborative learning on a 25-acre campus in Alexandra - - minutes from the beltway.  Diverse, nurturing community.  A place where learning comes ALIVE! 


Butler School
www.butlerschool.org
diane@butlerschool.org
301-977-6600
15951 Germantown Rd • Darnestown, MD
Area Served: MD • Ages Served: 3 Yrs. - 8th Grade
Butler School, Butler Camp & Butler Equestrian. Butler School is a private AMI Montessori school in Darnestown MD. For more than 40 years, children and young adolescents have experienced the joy of learning in an environment where they can think, choose, and act to realize their full potential. Butler Equestrian is open to adults.

Camp Olympia Country Day School
www.camp.olympia.com
CGM1223@aol.com
301-986-9281
5511 Muncaster Mill Rd.
Rockville, MD
We offer nursery school and kindergarten in a unique country environment, ages 2-6. Come visit us and see why our children love it here! We offer horseback riding lessons and camps.

Classy Kids Cook
www.classykidscook.com
tess@classykidscook.com
202-525-4848
3807 Porter St. NW, suite 102, Washington, DC
Area Served: DC, MD, VA • Ages Served: 3-17
The only cooking school in the DC area dedicated to just kids, Classy Kids Cook is an innovative concept, combining cooking classes and etiquette training.  Choose from culinary camps, birthday parties, parent - child classes and much more. 

CommuniKids Children’s Language Center
www.communikids.com
info@communikids.com
4719 Wisconsin Avenue, NW • Washington, DC
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Ages Served: 18 months – 8 years old
Welcome to communikids Language Enrichment Program! We offer after-school and
weekend language enrichment classes in a play-based, full-immersion environment.
Visit our DC location for Spanish, French, Chinese, Portuguese, and Arabic classes.

Concord Hill School
sarzt@concordhill.org
301-654-2626
6050 Wisconsin Ave., Chevy Chase, MD
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Ages Served: Age 3 – Grade 3
We are a coeducational school, focusing on the early childhood years. We emphasize academic, social and developmental growth. The class sizes are small, each with two teachers. Call to schedule a parent visit and tour.

The Cornerstone Montessori School
www.cornerstone-montessori.com
info@cornerstone-montessori.com
703-961-9779
4455 Brookfield Corporate Dr, Chantilly, VA
Area Served: VA • Ages Served: 24 mths - 3rd grade
The Cornerstone Montessori School, a member of the American Montessori Society, offers the Montessori programs of Toddler (ages 24 months - 36 months), Early Childhood (preschool and kindergarten), and Lower Elementary (1st through 3rd grade).

Cortona Academy
www.CortonaLearning.com
info@cortonalearning.com
703-464-0034
13505 Dulles Technology Dr. Ste. 3, Herndon, VA
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Ages Served: Grades 6-13th year
For 20 years we have been perfecting methods of catapulting LD and GT students to their highest potentials. This is not high-stress, competitive education. The ONLY person our students compete with is themselves!

Crestview
Montessori School
www.CrestviewMontessori.com
info@crestviewmontessori.com
301-910-4728
4728 Western Avenue, Bethesda, MD
Why Crestview Montessori? We offer a strong academic Montessori based, child-centered environment, we are AMI-certified, and are committed to teaching children about preserving our planet.

Evergreen School
www.evergreenschool.com
admissions@evergreenschool.com
301-942-5979
10700 Georgia Avenue, Wheaton, MD
Area Served: MD • Ages Served: 18 mths – Grade 3
A place to think and learn and share. Montessori. Before and After Care. Spanish Immersion. Summer Camp.

F.A.Z. Creative
Education Center
www.fazeducation.com
fazeducation@hotmail.com
703-848-8822
Area Served: VA • Ages Served: 4 – 7 years
Indoor and outdoor summer activities for ages 4-7 years old M-F, part time and full time.

FB Meekins
Cooperative Preschool
www.fbmeekins.org
membership@fbmeekins.org
703-938-3588 • 900 Maple Ave, East, Vienna, VA
Area Served: VA • Ages Served: 2-5
Join us at FB Meekins to see firsthand why “learning through play” is the way preschoolers learn best!

Flint Hill School
www.flinthill.org
summerprograms@flinthill.org
703-584-2392
3320 Jermantown Rd., Oakton, VA
Ages Served: 5-18
Summer on the Hill strives to stimulate creativity and participation in activities, no matter what one’s proficiency level. We recognize the importance of summer as a time to have fun and make new friends, while also developing new interests and exploring old hobbies.

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 months – 5 years
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.

Geneva Day School
www.genevadayschool.org
office@genevadayschool.org
301-340-7704
11931 Seven Locks Rd., Potomac, MD
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Ages Served: 2-Kindergarten
Programs for 2-Kindergarten, Full & Half Day, Before & After Care Programs, Enrichment Programs, Summer Camp, Lunch.

Georgetown Day School
www.gds.org
202-295-3200
4530 MacArthur Blvd, NW, Washington, DC
Location #1: Lower Middle School Campus
Location #2: High School Campus
Area Served: DC, MD, VA • Ages Served: 5-18
Georgetown Day School (GDS) offers an educational program that fosters a love of learning while providing serious instruction in the academic disciplines, the arts, and physical education and athletics. Read more about GDS online at www.gds.org.

German Language Courses at the German School Washington, DC
www.dswashington.org
glc@dswash.org
301-767-3824
8617 Chateau Dr. • Potomac, MD
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Ages Served: 3-Adult
34 years of expert instruction.  Classes for children (3+). Classes for adults all levels.  Literature classes, online classes.  Classes held evenings and/or Saturday mornings.

Gesher Jewish Day School
www.gesher-jds.org
admissions@gesher-jds.org
703-962-9216
4800 Mattie Moore Court, Fairfax, VA
Area Served: VA • Ages Served: K-8
A K-8 education dedicated to academic excellence and creative expression in both General and Jewish Studies.  Innovative curriculum, small class sizes, after school care, transportation, leadership and Jewish values.


Grace Episcopal School
www.graceschoolalex.org
admissions@graceschoolalex.org
703-549-5067
3601 Russell Road, Alexandria, VA
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Ages Served: Preschool – Grade 5
For more than half a century, Grace has provided an academically challenging and developmentally appropriate education for children in Preschool through Grade 5. Students receive individual attention in small classes, and learn to be critical thinker and successful problem solvers.

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.

Ha’Penny Montessori School
www.hapenny.com
director@hapennyschool.com
703-729-5755
20854 Stubble Rd, Ashburn, VA
Area Served: VA • Ages Served: 10 Wks - 6 Yrs
Ha’penny Montessori offers full and part-time programs for children ages 10 weeks to 6 years old. All of our programs have mixed age groups, we include Spanish and Zumba classes. Please call for a tour

Holly Brook
Montessori School
www.preschoolmontessori.com
703-573-7800
2455 Gallows Road, Dunn Loring, VA
Area Served: VA • Ages Served: 3-6
Children learn in an intimate and unpretentious atmosphere, where they respect themselves and others and care for the environment around them.

Hunter Mill
Montessori School
www.preschoolmontessori.com
703-938-7755
2709 Hunter Mill Rd., Oakton, VA
Area Served: VA • Ages Served: 2.9-6
Providing an intimate and nurturing environment for 2.9-6 year olds to develop their independence through the Montessori experience.

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.

Ivymount
Outreach Programs
www.ivymountoutreach.org
301-469-0223
11614 Seven Locks Road, Rockville, MD
Area Served: DC, MD, VA • Ages Served: 0-21
Ivymount Outreach Programs helps children achieve to become more competent communicators, motor performers, and learners.  We provide assessments, consultations, therapy, training, and other services to children, families, schools, and agencies.

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.

Kenwood School
www.Kenwoodschool.com
Alison@Kenwoodschool.com
4955 Sunset Lane, Annandale, VA
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Ages Served: K-6th Grade
Kenwood is a charming environment to learn in; the classes are small which offers more one-on-one time with the teacher. The students receive an individualized experience which helps them grow.

Keshet Child
Development Center
www.keshetcdc.com
keshetcdc@yahoo.com
703-535-5525 • 758 S. 23rd St., Arlington, VA
Area Served: DC, MD, VA • Ages Served: birth - 5
Warm family friendly neighborhood Pre-school celebrating over 30 years of excellence! Classes for newborns - pre-k, Early Drop Off, Afternoon Enrichment Classes, Parent’s Night Out, Exciting Birthday Parties and Creative Arts Summer Camp.

The Kingsbury Center
www.kingsbury.org 
Info@kingsbury.org
202-722-5555
5000 14th St, NW, Washington, DC
Area Served: DC, MD, VA • Ages Served: 4-18
The Kingsbury Center serves children and adults with language-based learning disabilities in three divisions: a Day School for students with learning disabilities and ADHD (pre-K-12); a Tutoring  Division; and a Diagnostic and psychological services division.

Loudoun Country Day School
www.lcds.org
Randy.Hollister@lcds.org
703-777-3841
20600 Red Cedar Dr., Leesburg, VA
Area Served: DC, MD, VA • Ages Served: 4-14
Independent school educating pre-k through 8th grade, coed, nondenominational. Robust curriculum, athletics, music, arts, foreign languages.

The Maddux School
www.madduxschool.org
amullins@madduxschool.org
301-469-0223
11614 Seven Locks Road, 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.

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.

Maryland Association of Nonpublic Special Education Facilities (MANSEF)
www.mansef.org  
mansef@aol.com
410-938-4413 • Baltimore, MD
Area Served: MD • Ages Served: 3-21
Nearly 100 nonpublic state-approved special education schools offer specialized services to students with disabilities. Contact MANSEF for more information and a directory of these publicly funded schools.

Montessori School
of Cedar Lane
www.preschoolmontessori.com
703-560-4379
3035 Cedar Lane, Fairfax, VA
Area Served: VA • Ages Served: 3-6
Providing over 40 years of Montessori tradition to Northern Virginia. Helping children develop a life long love of learning.

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.

Montessori School of Northern Virginia (MSNV)
www.msnv.org 
info@msnv.org
Hillbrook Campus: 6820 Pacific Lane, Annandale, VA • 703-256-9577
Valleybrook Campus:  3433 Rose Lane Falls Church VA  •703-942-5293
Area Served: VA
Ages Served: 2-12
MSNV is a private Montessori school and parent cooperative, serving children ages 2-12 on two campuses in Annandale and Falls Church. Details about our curriculum and tours are found at www.msnv.org.

Montgomery College
Early Learning Centers
www.cms.montgomerycollege.edu/childcare
Locations in: Rockville 240-567-5308
Takoma Park/Silver Spring 301-650-1517
Germantown: 240-567-7875
Area Served: MD • Ages Served: 2.5-5
Our Centers are accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs.  A quality children’s early care and education program that supports family success in our diverse community.  Learning and fun in a safe, healthy and loving environment.

Montgomery
Montessori Institute
www.montessori-mmi.com
montessori@hers.com
301-279-2799
10500 Darnestown Rd., Rockville, MD
Area Served: MD
Adult Montessori Teacher Education.

Northern Virginia Academy of Early Learning
www.novaearlylearning.com
VA Locations:
Alexandria  703-541-4175; 703-256-7990
Burke 703-239-0875 • Lorton  703-690-1939
Area Served: VA
Ages Served: 3 weeks – K/ 5-12 (before and after school)
6:30 AM - 6:30 PM. Four Locations to Serve Your Quality Child Care Needs. Curriculum, Signing Curriculum, Age-Appropriate Activities, Full Day Kindergarten, Field Trips, Computers, Spanish, Music & Motion, Before & After School Program, Summer Camp.

Nysmith School
for the Gifted
www.nysmith.com
mwhite@nysmith.com
703-713-3332
12625 EDS Drive, Herndon, VA 20171
Area Served: VA • Ages Served: 3rs - 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
Area Served: VA • Ages Served: 3-grade 6
Nurturing curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning since 1957. Individualized
approach. Small classes. Academic, social and emotional growth in a positive
environment.

Reston Montessori School
www.restonmontessori.com
rmskm@aol.com
703-481 2922
1928 Isaac Newton Sq W, Reston, VA
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Ages Served: 3 mths. – 9 yrs.
Private school following the Montessori Method.

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.

St. Albans School
www.stalbansschool.org
202-537-6450
Mount St. Albans, Washington, DC
Area Served: DC, MD, VA • Ages Served: 5-17
English, Math, Skills Development, Foreign Languages, History, Science, Sport Camps.

Sunset Hills
Montessori School
www.sunsethillsmontessori.com
office@sunsethillsmontessori.com
703-476-7477
11180 Ridge Heights Road, Reston, VA

Walden Montessori Academy
waldenmontessori@gmail.com
301-469-8123
7730 Bradley Blvd, Bethesda, MD
Area Served: DC, MD, VA • Ages Served: 2-6
We offer a warm, nurturing environment for our children to learn and have fun. The goal is to have children love learning. Their eager faces are our reward.

Washington
Episcopal School
www.w-e-s.org
dduff@w-e-s.org
301-652-7878
5600 Little Falls Parkway, Bethesda, MD
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Ages Served: Nursery (3s) - Grade 8
Washington Episcopal School believes that learning should be joyful because academic excellence and happy children belong together. Independent; coeducational day; strong academics; arts; languages; technology; foreign study trips included in tuition.

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.

The Winchester School
www.thewinchesterschool.org
301-598-2266
3223 Bel Pre Rd., Silver Spring, MD
Area Served: MD • Ages Served: Pre-K-2nd
Open House Dates: Every Tues. & Thurs. morning by appointment. Challenging academics, stimulating art and music classes, daily Spanish, experienced teachers, warm and encouraging environment in which children thrive.

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Restaurants

Plum District
www.plumdistrict.com
415-777-3757
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Plum District features a mom-friendly deal in your city every day. We aim to make your life easier and more enjoyable with hand-picked offers that you’ll love and want to share with friends.

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

Vitalia MedSpa
www.VitaliaMedSpaVa.com
703-356-7546
7506 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA
Safe, effective treatments in a relaxing environment. Offering Botox, Restylane, Laser Hair Removal, IPL Foto-Facials, Skin Tightening, Facials, Laser Liposuction.


Summer Concerts & Outdoor Activities

Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Scenic Railroad
www.MountainRail.com
877-MTN-RAIL (686-7245)
315 Railroad Ave.
Elkins, WV 26241
Location: Elkins & Durbin, West Virginia
Area Served: DC, MD & VA
Ages Served: All ages
Offering families and groups a rail adventure into the untouched mountain wilderness of WV. Less than 4 hours from DC, we combine four amazing train excursions with a number of unique packages and programs. For details, call or visit online today!

Washington, DC

Concerts on the Avenue
www.navymemorial.org

Millennium Stage at the Kennedy Center
www.kennedy-center.org/programs/millennium/schedule.html

Levine School of Music
www.levineschool.org
Levine@levineschool.org
202-686-8000
2801 Upton St, NW, Washington, DC
Area Served: DC, MD, VA • Ages Served: All
Inspiring a love of music for over 35 years, Levine School offers instruction in over 20 instruments, voice, theory and composition for people of all ages and abilities. Year-round offerings, including summer camps and specialty summer programs. Tuition assistance available.

Piscataway Discovery Center
www.piscatawaydiscoverycenter.com
301-509-3499
On Piscataway Creek, Fort Washington, MD
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Ages Served: All
See a different side of Washington -- the natural side!  Kayak past beaver lodges and osprey nests, or kayak to historic sites along our local waterways. Meet rare, heritage breed farm animals and learn about the efforts to preserve them.  All ages!

Sounds in the Square
www.goldentriangledc.com

The Sunset Parade Marine Barracks
www.mbw.usmc.mil/parade_sunsetdefault.asp

Sunset Serendades
http://nationalzoo.si.edu

Twilight Tattoo
http://twilight.mdw.army.mil

Maryland
Acoustic on the Green
www.acousticonthegreen.com

Adventure Park Academy
Adventure Park USA
www.adventureparkusa.com
301-865-6800
11113 West Baldwin Rd, New Market, MD
Area Served: DC, MD, VA • Ages Served: All
Adventure Park USA is Maryland’s largest family entertainment center. With everything from our Desert Oasis Miniature Golf Course to our Rock Wall and Hang ‘Em Ropes Course, we have enough adventure for the whole family. Let the adventure begin.

The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring Friends School
www.sandyspringadventurepark.org
Info@sandyspringadventurepark.org
240-389-4386
16701 Norwood Rd., Sandy Spring, MD
Area Served: MD • Ages Served: 7-80+
The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring is 180 platforms high in the trees, interconnected by zip lines, aerial obstacle challenges and fun! Choose from 5 difficulty levels to find your ideal challenge of strength, balance and strategy.

Bethesda Summer Concert Series
www.bethesda.org/specialevents/summerconcerts.htm

Black Rock Summer Concert Series
www.silverspringdowntown.com

Butler’s Orchard
www.ButlersOrchard.com
ButlersOrchard@cs.com
301-972-3299
22200 Davis Mill Rd., Germantown, MD
Area Served: DC, MD, VA • Ages Served: All
A 300-acre Family Farm providing good, green fun and local produce for 60 years. Special events including spring Bunnyland Festival and fall Pumpkin Festival. Plus Birthday Parties, Group Hayrides, Pumpkin Harvest Days, cut your own Christmas Trees.

Catoctin Wildlife
Preserve and Zoo
www.cwpzoo.com
education@cwpzoo.com
301-271-4922
13019 Catoctin Furnace Rd., Thurmont, MD
Area Served: DC, MD, VA • Ages Served: All
Come to CWPZoo where you can ride a camel, feed a buffalo, bruff a tiger and hug a python. CWPZoo has been bringing people and animals together since 1966;
we offer parties, camps, group visits, nature walks, education programs and much more.

Strathmore Free Outdoor Concerts
www.strathmore.org

Urban Pirates
www.urbanpirates.com
mail@urbanpirates.com
410-327-8378
Baltimore, MD • Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Ages Served: All
Climb aboard the Pirate Ship Fearless for an interactive adventure in the waters of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.  With our lively crew, you will learn to dress, talk, play games, find treasure and blast water cannons like a true pirate. Along with daily family adventure cruises, Urban Pirates Offers birthday packages and Adult Only Bring Your Own Grog cruises! Join the Buccaneers Club as well!

Virginia

Braddock Nights Concert Series
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances/braddock-nights.htm

Busch Gardens
www.buschgardens.com/va
Williamsburg, VA
Area Served: DC, MD & VA
Ages Served: All


Fairfax County Park Authority
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks
703-324-8702
12055 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax, VA 22035-1118
Location: Park sites throughout Fairfax County
Area Served: Virginia
Ages Served: all ages
The Park Authority offers recreational opportunities, as well as cultural and resource management throughout Fairfax County.

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.

McLean Community Center
www.mcleancenter.org
mail@mcleancenter.org
703-790-0123
1234 Ingleside Avenue
McLean, VA 22101

Potomac Nationals
PotomacNationals.com
tickets@potomacnationals.com
703-590-2311
7 County Complex Court
Woodbridge, VA 22192
Area Served: DC, MD & VA

Wolf Trap Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods
www.wolftrap.org
703-255-1900
1551 Trap Rd. • Vienna, VA 22182
Location: Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
Area Served: DC, MD & VA
Ages Served: Performances recommended for children between Kindergarten and 6th grade.

Theatre Performances

Creative Cauldron
www.creativecauldron.org
info@creativecauldron.org
571-239-5288
ArtSpace Falls Church 410 South Maple Avenue, Falls Church, VA
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
Ages Served: 4-48
Creative Cauldron offers summer camps, after school and weekend arts enrichment workshops and year round family friendly performances of theater, music, dance at ArtSpace Falls Church.  There’s something always bubbling at the cauldron!

Drama Kids of Stafford and Prince William County
www.dramakids.com/va3
dramakidsnova@comcast.net
540-658-1190
Area Served: VA • Ages Served: 4-17
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.

McLean Community Center
www.mcleancenter.org
mail@mcleancenter.org
703-790-0123
1234 Ingleside Avenue, Mclean, VA
Area Served: DC, MD, VA • Ages Served: All
The McLean Community Center offers a continuing program of activities for adults and children, including a wide range of classes, lectures, study tours, camps, art exhibits, theatre performances, and specialty shows.

Metropolitan Ballet Theatre and Academy
www.mbtdance.org
301-7621757
10076 Darnestown Rd. Ste. 202
Rockville, MD
Area Served: DC, MD, VA • Ages Served: 4-Adult
Offering classes in Ballet, Modern, Jazz and Pilates to students ages 4 - adult. Teaching dancers to be the best they can since 1989.

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.

Swan Ballet Dance Schools
www.swanballetdance.com
swanballetdance@aol.com
Fairfax: 703-425-9400 • 9416 Main St, Fairfax, VA
Chantilly: 703-803-8877
13655 Lee Jackson Mem. Hwy., Chantilly, VA
Area Served: VA • Ages Served: 2 1/2 - Adult
Swan Ballet Dance Schools, celebrating 30 years of dance education, offers quality instruction for all levels of ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, hip hop and creative movement.


Tutoring, Therapy & Special Needs

Achieve Beyond: Pediatric Therapy and Autism Services
www.achievebeyondusa.com
metrodc@ achievebeyondusa.com
703-237-2219
7143 Shreve Rd, Falls Church, VA
Achieve Beyond provides Northern Virginia/Maryland/Metro DC Area with early intervention pediatric therapy, autism, behavior and educational assistance services for children and families in need.

BRAINWORKS
www.brainworks.processingskills.com
4betterlearning@gmail.com
1650 Tysons Blvd, suite 1580, Mclean, VA
Area Served: DC, MD, VA • Ages Served: 6-19
Dynamic cognitive training programs,PACE AND MTC designed to help children and adults, age six and older, improve their weak underlying skills in a short period of time. Significant gains will be seen in this  program, helping the student learn easier.

Cortona Academy
www.CortonaLearning.com
info@cortonalearning.com
703-464-0034
13505 Dulles Technology Dr. Ste. 3
Herndon, VA
Area Served: DC, MD & VA
Ages Served: Grades 6-13th year
For 20 years we have been perfecting methods of catapulting LD and GT students to their highest potentials. This is not high-stress, competitive education. The ONLY person our students compete with is themselves!

Family Advocacy Services
of Virginia
megan.watters@thementornetwork.com
703-339-7299 ext. 2224
8540 Cinder Bed Rd. Ste. 1700 • Newington, VA
Area Served: VA • Ages Served: 0-21
Share your heart and home. Growing up is never easy, even under the best of circumstances. For youth who have experienced trauma, the challenge is infinitely harder. Family Advocacy Services of Virginia can help! Consider becoming a foster parent!

Flint Hill School
www.flinthill.org
summerprograms@flinthill.org
703-584-2392
3320 Jermantown Road, Oakton, VA
Ages Served: 5-18
Summer on the Hill strives to stimulate creativity and participation in activities, no matter what one’s proficiency level. We recognize the importance of summer as a time to have fun and make new friends, while also developing new interests and exploring old hobbies.

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.

Ivymount Outreach Programs
www.ivymountoutreach.org
301-469-0223
11614 Seven Locks Road, Rockville, MD
Area Served: DC, MD, VA • Ages Served: 0-21
Ivymount Outreach Programs helps children achieve to become more competent communicators, motor performers, and learners.  We provide assessments, consultations, therapy, training, and other services to children, families, schools, and agencies.

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.

The Kingsbury Center
www.kingsbury.org
Info@kingsbury.org
202-722-5555
5000 14th St, NW, Washington, DC
Area Served: DC, MD, VA • Ages Served: 4-18
The Kingsbury Center serves children and adults with language-based learning disabilities in three divisions: a Day School for students with learning disabilities and ADHD (pre-K-12); a Tutoring  Division; and a Diagnostic and psychological services division.

Lead Changes
Therapy Services
www.leadchangestherapy.com
info@leadchangestherapy.com
703-943-0566 • Ashburn, VA
Area Served: VA • Ages Served: All
Direct care and consulting services to all ages - specializing in Aquatic Therapy  and Community Inclusion in the Northern Virginia area.

LearningRx Tysons Corner
www.learningrx.com/tysons
tysons.va@learningrx.com
703-462-9570
8321 Old Courthouse Road, Ste 130, Vienna, VA
Area Served: DC, MD, VA • Ages Served: 5+
LearningRx offers unique cognitive brain training programs designed to identify and attack the root cause of a person’s learning problem.   Unlike tutoring, we train the brain and achieve on average 3.5 years gain in 12 to 24 weeks.

Maryland Association of Nonpublic Special Education Facilities (MANSEF)
www.mansef.org 
mansef@aol.com
410-938-4413 • Baltimore, MD
Area Served: MD • Ages Served: 3-21
Nearly 100 nonpublic state-approved special education schools offer specialized services to students with disabilities. Contact MANSEF for more information and a directory of these publicly funded schools.

The Piano Xpress
www.thepianoexpress.com
703-726-9484
Ages Served: 5-12

QuteCare Household Staffing Services
www.qutecare.com
we-care@qutecare.com
301-217-0024
4800 Hampden Lane, Suite 200 • Bethesda, MD
Area Served: DC, MD, VA
QuteCare is an insured, bonded & licensed domestic staffing agency that provides quality, safe and loving family care services that help you care for your loved ones & manage your home. With QuteCare, there are no placement fees or application fees.


Water Play & Theme Parks

Watermine
www.FairfaxCounty.Gov/Parks/REC/Watermine
703-471-5415
1400 Lake Fairfax Dr., Reston, VA
Area Served: DC, MD, VA • Ages Served: All
The Fairfax County Park Authority’s family water park captures the excitement of the Old West’s Gold Rush with attractions tailored to the young and the young at heart!

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