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Best Zoo and Museum Summer Camps in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia
Do your children have specific interests they would like to explore? Zoo and museum summer camps are a great way for them to do that. Maybe your kids want to learn about spycraft or engineering. Maybe they want to test their skills with different art mediums. Or perhaps you have a future zookeeper in your home. Whatever your child's interest, there is a zoo or museum summer camp near DC for them.
Here are 11 summer nature, zoo, and museum camps in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia that will give your kids hands-on, educational, and fun experiences all summer long.
Looking for more options for summer camps near DC? Bookmark our local Summer Camp Guide, and peruse our full Camp Directory for more programs to fit any budget and interest, from sports summer day camps to overnight camps and everything in between.
Remember that summer day camps fill up early, so check their websites for up-to-date availability, and register as soon as possible!
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