Staff
Tireless child advocates, who balance structure and guidance with staying out of campers’ ways. All staff members are background checked and trained in CPR & first-aid.
Every aspect of our program is designed to put kids in charge of their own learning experience. At Steve & Kate’s, campers choose from a variety of activities in real-time, as they design their day at camp. As kids try, fail, and learn on their own–they learn to trust their own judgment. These will ultimately be the kids who are prepared to tackle the challenges of an ever changing world with creativity and confidence.
Buy any number of Day Passes to use any day we’re open this summer. You don’t even need to tell us when you’re coming–just show up! Or, if you need more camp, we have a Summer Pass, which covers the entire camp season. All Passes include lunch, snacks, activities, and all hours (8am–6pm), so there are no surprise fees later on.
And if for any reason your plans change, we’ll refund your unused Passes automatically in full at summer’s end.
DATES
Jun 13 - Aug 5
NOTES
Closed July 4th
HOURS
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
AGES
4-12 | In Virginia, campers must turn 5 years old by Sept. 30th, 2022 to attend
ADDRESS
BASIS Independent McLean
8000 Jones Branch Dr.
McLean, VA, 22102
DIRECTOR
Jordan
CALL/TEXT
ACTIVITIES
Bakery, Makery, Media Lab, Performing Arts, Pie Throwing, Sewing Salon, Sports & Rec, Water Play, Weekly Specials
FOOD
With the trajectory of child vaccinations and loosening regulations, campers will, once again, design their day in real-time by choosing from a variety of activities offered at once. In the early morning and late afternoon, campers ramp up and wind down with recreational choices. For the bulk of the day, children will choose from the activities listed below. While we can’t say exactly what the day will look like, one thing is for sure: The campers are in control.
With vaccine availability on the rise and pandemic regulations opening up, we believe Summer 2022 will be back to our traditional, free-range programming, without requiring advanced weekly reservations. We’ll email all registered families if regulations change prior to summer.
Buy any number of Day Passes or a Summer Pass, and use them whenever you’d like during the summer. You don’t even need to let us know when you plan to join–just show up! If for any reason your plans change, we’ll refund your unused Passes automatically in-full at summer’s end. We also offer need-based financial aid to qualifying families. Learn more or submit an application, here.
All fees include lunch, snacks and all hours 8:00am to 6:00pm.
Tireless child advocates, who balance structure and guidance with staying out of campers’ ways. All staff members are background checked and trained in CPR & first-aid.
We provide daily lunch options from a rotating variety of local restaurants and caterers. We’ll also offer an array of snacks for kids to nosh on throughout the day. Check out the daily menu below.
Learn more about Steve & Kate’s Camp philosophy and activities at one of our upcoming virtual events! The Information Sessions are not specific to any camp location, so please feel free to attend any day/time that works for your schedule!
Check out our virtual camp orientation before your first day of camp! This page includes important camp details such as check-in/check-out procedures, what to bring (and not bring), and anything else you need to know for your first day!
Staff and campers will Complete a Wellness Surveyand/or other screening to identify any potential health concerns upon arrival each day.
At our McLean site we require all campers to have these completed forms submitted and reviewed before their first day of camp
AND DOZENS MORE!
Our directors work year-round and would love to help you learn more about our program and at the same time learn more about you and your camper.
Jordan is joining the Steve & Kate team this year, after years of experience working in childcare. When not at camp you can find Jordan reading, crafting, or watching super hero movies with the family.
This summer Jordan is most excited to watch campers problem solve and learn new skills along the way!