SUMMER CAMP 2025
Karate Instruction | Field Trips | Pool Time | Belt Exams
Early registration deadline March 31st, 2025
FREE before & after care for ALL weeks when you register before March 31st, 2025
(savings of up to $150 per week)
Ages 5- 12 years old
Space is limited
Registration is now OPEN!
Camp Locations & Options
Capitol Hill Camp - Christ Church + Washington Parish - 620 G Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003
5 weeks - July 21st - August 22nd
NW DC Camp - Washington Hebrew Congregation - 3935 Macomb Street, NW, Washington DC 20016
8 weeks - June 23rd - August 15th
Silver Spring Camp - Calvary Lutheran Church - 9545 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
10 weeks - June 16th - August 22nd
Arlington Camp - Arlington Community Church - 6040 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22205
4 weeks - July 7th - August 1st
Tuition Rates 2025
Capitol Hill Camp - $455 / week
NW DC Camp - $455 / week
Maryland Camp - $340 / week
Arlington Camp - $455 / week
FREE before & after care for ALL weeks when you register on or before March 31st, 2025
(Savings of up to $150 per week)
Before Care / After Care*
$20 - before care / day
$20 - after care / day
$30 - before & after care / day
*must register online for before / after care
*After March 31st full fee schedule applies for all before & after care
*Before & after care fees listed above apply to all camp sites
Sibling Discount
$20 off per child per week
1st child must pay full tuition rate, discount applies to each additional child
**We do NOT accept checks. Tuition must be paid online through our website.
**Please be sure to select the weeks you are registering for, not only the number of weeks, for sibling discount to be applied**
Daily Schedule
CAMP HOURS
Before care: 7:30am-9:00am
Camp day: 9:00am – 3:00pm
After care: 3:00pm-6:00pm
Karate Lesson Schedule (Daily - Non-Pool Days)
Morning Session- 9:30am-11:00am
Afternoon Session- 2:00pm-3:00pm
Aftercare Session- 4:00pm-5:00pm
*Non-karate activities include structured outdoor playtime as well as indoor playtime.
7:30am-9:00am - Parents must sign in when dropping off their child. Sign in is now touchless and camp staff will checkin students via mobile device.
3:00pm – Visitors, including parents, are not permitted inside the camp building(s). Kaizen Karate staff will guide campers safely to their authorized pick-up.
3:00pm-6:00pm – After care begins. Students must be registered for after care online or parents can pay by calling into the main office at 301-938-2711 if after care is needed unexpectedly due to traffic or other unforeseen circumstances. Students who register before March 31st receive free before and after care and **MUST** sign up online for the service.
If your child is not picked up by 3:15pm, a flat fee of $20 will be charged for extended care for that day only (this policy will ONLY apply to campers who are not enrolled in childcare). This fee will be automatically billed and you will receive an electronic invoice. No checks are accepted.
EARLY DROP-OFFS - Students who arrive prior to 8:50am will be charged the full $20 fee for before care each day this occurs.
DROP-OFF / PICK-UP
If someone other than the parent will be picking-up their child we must be notified in advance by email, otherwise, we will not let the child go until a parent is contacted. Please email our office at coach.v@kaizenkaratemd.com with at least 24hrs notice of any pick-up changes.
Walkers and bikers must have written permission from their parents before we will let them leave.
DAILY SCHEDULE
For full day campers doors open at 9:00am – campers should be picked up at 3:00pm
Before care starts at 7:30am and ends at 9:00am. After care starts at 3:00pm and ends at 6:00pm.
Full day campers should arrive at camp around 9:00am so they do not miss karate classes or other activities that start at 9:30am.
FAQ's
What should I bring to camp each day?
Water Bottle - please label your water bottle
*make sure to drink plenty of water at home before arriving at camp & make sure to drink plenty of water at home in the evening after camp to stay hydrated*
Sunscreen - Kaizen Karate staff does not apply sunscreen to campers
Sunglasses
Lunch - no access to refrigeration or microwaves
Hat
Comfortable walking shoes
Karate Gear – uniform and sparring gear (yellow belt and up). Please make sure your child’s name is clearly labeled on all items.
Swimsuit, towel, and other pool items. Please make sure your child’s name is clearly labeled on all items. Change of clothes needed for after swimming.
More direction on swimming time will be posted as we get closer to the start of camp per local guidelines.
Nutritious Snack(s) – 1 for before lunch / 1 for after care
(Camp does not provide snack due to potential food allergies that are common amongst campers)
What should I wear to camp each day?
Each day campers should come dressed in shorts, t-shirt & sneakers (especially if the weather is very hot). No flip-flops or open-toed shoes! Flip-flops or sandals are permitted during pool time.
Each day campers will need to bring their uniform pants, t-shirt, belt & any other items needed for their karate classes. Students who are new to karate will have the option of ordering a uniform and sparring gear if desired.
PLEASE LABEL ALL ITEMS WITH STUDENTS FULL NAME.
What NOT to bring to camp each day?
Weapons - pocket knives, swords or other martial arts weapons
Large amounts of money - we ask that campers limit the amount of money they carry to a minimum
Video games – or other hand held devices
No electronics – no electronics or other valuable items
Cell phones - we ask that all cell phones are put away at all times. Students are permitted to call parents if needed.
Does my child need to have karate experience to attend camp?
No, we welcome campers who do not have karate experience. Campers are separated into groups based on age and skill level.
How are the children transported to the pool?
We transport the kids from the camp to the pool with the professional bus service we provide.
More direction on transportation will be posted as we get closer to the start of camp per local guidelines.
Do campers need to know how to swim?
No, there are multiple sections of the pool. A wading pool, the shallow end, the medium area, and the deep end. All kids have to take a swim test before we release them for free swim. Depending on how well they do on the test, they will receive a colored wrist band that represents which areas they're allowed to swim in. If a child is too short for the shallow end they can use the wading pool. Please contact our office if you would like more details about swimming procedures and safety rules. More direction on swimming time will be posted as we get closer to the start of camp per local guidelines.
Are swim lessons provided?
There are no swimming lessons provided.
Weekly Themes
Weekly Themes (All Camp Sites):
Week of 6/16 - Sparring Workshop
Week of 6/23 - Black Belt Bootcamp
Week of 6/30 - Red, White & Blue
Week of 7/7 - Master Form Workshop
Week of 7/14 - JuJitsu Workshop
Week of 7/21 - Super Hero Week
Week of 7/28 - Black Belt Bootcamp
Week of 8/4 - Sparring Workshop
Week of 8/11 - Hook Kicks, Moon Kicks, & Spin Kicks
Week of 8/18 - JuJitsu Workshop
*All weeks include sparring. Please note, themed weeks touch on this area more, however, all weeks focus on the general Kaizen Karate curriculum. Students of all belt ranks are welcome to attend any of the above weeks.
Field Trips & Belt Exam
More details will be posted as we get closer to the start of camp.
Field Trip Dates:
Capitol Hill Camp
July 24 - Lego Discovery Center - Washington, DC
August 21 - TBA
NW DC Camp
June 26 - TBA
July 24 - Lego Discovery Center - Washington, DC
Silver Spring Camp
June 26 - TBA
July 24 - Lego Discovery Center - Washington, DC
August 21 - TBA
Arlington Camp
July 24 - Lego Discovery Center - Washington, DC
*There is a $35 fee per field trip that will be collected during online registration. This fee is in addition to the regular weekly tuition for camp.
*Field trips are mandatory on the week they are scheduled and all campers must attend (remaining at camp is not an option).
*Lunch is *not* included in the field trip fee. Campers should plan to bring their own lunch on field trip days.
Belt Exam Dates:
Students are eligible to receive stripes on weeks when there is no belt exam scheduled, though it is not guaranteed. If a belt exam is scheduled during the week that a camper is attending camp this is *not* an automatic guarantee that the student will test and receive a new belt. Students must meet testing guidelines as posted on the belt exam page AND must be invited by their instructor to test.
Capitol Hill Camp
August 20
NW DC Camp
July 17
August 14
Silver Spring Camp
July 10
August 21
Arlington Camp
July 31
Lunch & Snacks
Lunches & Snacks
Campers will provide their own lunches & beverages.
All lunches should be in coolers to prevent food from spoiling.
PLEASE LABEL LUNCH BOXES
Please Note: We do not order food, heat up food, or provide utensils for campers.
Due to severe food allergies, we ask that NO PEANUT BUTTER or NUT PRODUCTS be brought to camp in lunches.
Swimming
General Rules
*If your child is unable to swim and is not water-safe, please let us know in writing by emailing our main office.
*Flotation devices of any kind are not permitted. Students must be able to swim unassisted.
*Swim tests are administered at the start of every pool visit.
*Swimming pool visits are mandatory on the days they are scheduled and all campers must attend (remaining at camp is not an option).
Swimming – NW DC Camp & Silver Spring Camp
Pool Information: Parkland Pool
Swimming will take place at Parkland Pool located at 1124 Arcola Ave, Wheaton, MD 20902
Pool phone number is (301) 649-5670
Please have your child dressed in their bathing suit when they arrive at camp on our pool days: Tuesday & Friday – 12:15pm-1:45pm
Put sunscreen on your child before they arrive at camp, as camp staff is not permitted to do so
Campers must have a towel
Extra set of dry clothes to change into after swimming
Swimming – Capitol Hill Camp & Arlington Camp
Pool Information: North Springfield Swim Club
Swimming will take place at North Springfield Swim Club - 5604 Earlehurst St, Springfield, VA 22151
Pool phone number is (703) 256-4686
Please have your child dressed in their bathing suit when they arrive at camp on our pool days: Monday & Wednesday – 12:00pm-2:00pm
Put sunscreen on your child before they arrive at camp, as camp staff is not permitted to do so
Campers must have a towel
Extra set of dry clothes to change into after swimming
Policies
Tuition Payment
Tuition for any week of summer camp must be paid in full prior to attending camp for that given week.
A non-refundable deposit of $299 per camper must be paid to hold your space in the camp for weeks that are paid via payment plan. This deposit will be applied to the total balance due.
All registration must be completed online.
NO CHECKS are accepted. All payments must be made online with credit cards during the registration process.
NO drop-ins are available. Students must pre-register for each week of camp prior to the start of the week.
*Updated on January 2nd, 2025
Behavior Policy
Safety is our number one priority. Campers are expected to follow all camp rules at all times. If the camp director determines that a camper’s behavior is unsafe and a significant risk to other campers and / or staff, Kaizen Karate reserves the right to remove the camper from camp and cancel their remaining weeks of camp without a refund.
*Updated on April 11th, 2023
Illness & Make-ups
If a camper misses camp for more than 2 consecutive days due to illness then credit will be given for the days missed after the first two days when requested in writing and accompanied by a doctor's note. Eg. If Monday & Tuesday are missed, then credit is given for the remainder of the week (3 days).
If a student misses camp for any reason besides illness they can make-up the day IF there is space in another week of camp. Parents must submit an email request to our camp office to get approval. If there is no space then there will be no make-ups permitted and credit cannot be transferred to school year programs (the credit is lost).
Sick Policy
Safety and health are our #1 concern. Consequently, we reserve the right to send your child home – or refuse admittance – if we have concerns about his/her health or ability to participate in all activities. Please keep your child home if he/she is exhibiting any of the following:
red, runny, and/or watery eyes, he/she may have conjunctivitis (pink eye)
very itchy scalp with pearly white or grayish flakes that stick to hair shafts (rather than flaking off – like dandruff)
fever of 101 degrees internally or 100 degrees axillary. The camper may return to camp when he/she has been fever-free for a minimum of 24 hours without the aid of medication
vomits or has three episodes of diarrhea or watery bowel movements
chest is congested and is accompanied by a frequent cough
If you are ever in doubt about your child’s symptoms or illness, please call the camp at 301-938-2711 and email coach.v@kaizenkaratemd.com and ask us if we feel that it would be appropriate for your child to come to school. We may require that you also consult your physician.
Canceling a week
March 15 - April 30: All fees paid are refunded except the $299 non-refundable deposit and $25 administrative fee.
May 1 - May 31: All fees paid are refunded except the $299 non-refundable deposit and $25 administrative fee.
After June 1: There will be NO refunds or credits for summer camp weeks after June 1. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Canceling A Day
Refunds or credits for single days of summer camp will not be provided at any time. No Exceptions. Summer camp registrations are paid for on a weekly tuition fee schedule not a daily tuition fee schedule.
Canceling entire summer registration (multiple weeks)
March 15 - April 30: All fees paid are refunded except the $299 non-refundable deposit and $25 administrative fee.
May 1 - May 31: Only 50% of tuition fees will be credited for any Kaizen Karate program minus the $299 non-refundable deposit.
After June 1: There will be NO refunds or credits for summer camp weeks after June 1. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Switching Weeks
Switching between weeks is allowed, based on availability.
If a camper needs to switch weeks and there is no availability then they must either keep their assigned weeks OR they can follow the cancellation policy listed above to cancel weeks based on dates (eg. After June 1 there are no refunds or credits for a camper who wants to switch weeks but there is no availability).
Adding Weeks
ALL students who register prior to March 31st, 2025 will receive FREE Before & After Care.
Offer valid only for weeks purchased during the promotional period (1/14/25 - 3/31/25).
Any additional weeks purchased / added to existing reservations after the promotional period (3/31/25) will *not* be eligible for FREE before & after care.
Virtual Camp (applicable on years when Virtual offerings are available)
No transfers allowed from In-person camp to Virtual or vice versa.
There is no pro-rating at any time for virtual camp. Full tuition rate is due if you join after the start of a week.
No refunds or credits will be given after the first class of the week has started.
Late pick-up Policy @ Summer Camp
Counselors frequently have other commitments shortly after camp ends, we ask that you respect the counselor’s time by arriving on time. There will be a 5 minute grace period after the program has ended. After that, parents will be charged an additional fee of $1.00 per minute. The late fee must be paid before the next camp day by contacting our main office and paying through electronic invoice.
Measles Policy
All campers and persons who enter a Kaizen Karate camp site must be vaccinated for measles & must be in compliance with the CDC recommendations.
Modifications Policy - Acts beyond Kaizen Karate’s control
Parents agree that in the event of any failure, delay, or modification in Kaizen Karate’s performance or delivery of Summer Camp programming resulting from causes beyond Kaizen Karate’s reasonable control and occurring without its fault or negligence, including without limitation, Acts of God, fire, pandemic, U.S. government restrictions, wars, and insurrections, the tuition obligations under the enrollment contract shall continue and Kaizen Karate shall not be liable for any such failure or delay in its performance. Parents understand that summer camp schedules may be altered due to circumstances outside of our control resulting in on-site camp moving online and thus campers moving to Virtual Camp.
Contact Information
Camp Director: Coach V
On-Site Phone: 301-938-2711
Email: coach.v@kaizenkaratemd.com
Website: www.kaizenkarateusa.com
Director of Operations: Jamie
On-Site Phone: 301-938-2711
Email: jamie@kaizenkarateusa.com
Website: www.kaizenkarateusa.com
Kaizen Karate Mailing address:
Kaizen Karate
PO Box 221
Spencerville, MD 20868
Phone: 301-938-2711