Engaging art is a creative act. There are art galleries and museums everywhere. Let's use them well. Art objects aren't puzzles to solve, but rather invitations to experience something new and make it personally meaningful. As Josiah McElheny explains, 'The experience of art is a kind of fusion of your experience of yourself and of the object.' In doing this personal creativity is exercised and you get smarter. This session will get you started on doing it well, showing how to exercise effectively.

Join us for a multisensory book and storytelling session for neurodivergent children & children with intellectual disabilities who learn best through sensory play. Each fun original story has an educational component and an inclusive message. The storytelling sessions are interactive, with sensory props and storyboards used to engage the young audience with gentle sounds, scent, touch, and sight accompanying the story. The multi-sensory books are enjoyed by children of all abilities, so siblings and friends are welcome too! This program is presented by ReadAbility, a nonprofit organization run by DMV area high school students. For ages 3 and up. Parents/caregivers MUST accompany children during this program. Registration is required. Please only register once per family group.

Monday Meetups for ages 7-11 are all about fun and games. But they are also all about fostering social and emotional well-being in every participant. In every iteration, this program strives to empower each participant through cognitive challenges, positive social interaction, and active learning. Each meetup is planned with micro learning lessons, while still allowing for student choice to drive the direction of the day's activity in a fun, low pressure environment. This program supports Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and PA Forward(R) Civic-Social Literacy. Recurring weekly on Mondays through August 31, 2026.

Offering students a fun, structured introduction to the world's greatest game, Chess! Whether a child is brand new to chess or already playing tournaments, our camps offer a unique blend of instruction, gameplay, puzzles, and outdoor activities. Led by Coach Jake and the ChessKidz team, each day is full of critical thinking, creative challenges, and good old-fashioned fun. Groups are split by skill level to ensure every child is challenged and engaged. Grades 1 - 8. Monday - Thursday, June 29 - July 2. 9:00am - 12:00pm

The Knight School is a chess party that give your child the gift of amazing chess friends, undeniable academic confidence, self-identity as a smart kid, and a dose of childhood joy that is the highlight of their summer! Beginners and experienced players welcome in this kid-centered classroom environment that teaches cool tricks, strategies, openings, and tactics. 5 sessions, 3 hours each. 12 openings remaining.

The Knight School is a chess party that give your child the gift of amazing chess friends, undeniable academic confidence, self-identity as a smart kid, and a dose of childhood joy that is the highlight of their summer! Beginners and experienced players welcome in this kid-centered classroom environment that teaches cool tricks, strategies, openings, and tactics. 5 three-hour sessions running weekdays from 9:00 AM to Noon. Registration opens January 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM for all participants. 6 openings remaining.

Monday Meetups for ages 7-11 are all about fun and games. But they are also all about fostering social and emotional well-being in every participant. In every iteration, this program strives to empower each participant through cognitive challenges, positive social interaction, and active learning. Each meetup is planned with micro learning lessons, while still allowing for student choice to drive the direction of the day's activity in a fun, low pressure environment. This program supports Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and PA Forward(R) Civic-Social Literacy. Registrations open at 4:30pm Monday, June 29, 2026. Additional dates: August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2026.

Offering students a fun, structured introduction to the world's greatest game, Chess! Whether a child is brand new to chess or already playing tournaments, our camps offer a unique blend of instruction, gameplay, puzzles, and outdoor activities. Led by Coach Jake and the ChessKidz team, each day is full of critical thinking, creative challenges, and good old-fashioned fun. Groups are split by skill level to ensure every child is challenged and engaged. Grades 1 - 8. Monday - Friday, August 17 - 21. 9:00am - 12:00pm

Monday Meetups for ages 7-11 are all about fun and games. But they are also all about fostering social and emotional well-being in every participant. In every iteration, this program strives to empower each participant through cognitive challenges, positive social interaction, and active learning. Each meetup is planned with micro learning lessons, while still allowing for student choice to drive the direction of the day's activity in a fun, low pressure environment. This program supports Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and PA Forward(R) Civic-Social Literacy. Additional dates: Monday, August 24, 2026 and Monday, August 31, 2026.