ANNUAL 2023

JULY 3 – AUGUST 4

Children Ages 3-10

Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Full Day

8:00 AM –12:30 PM Half Day 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM Half Day

Kids love us; parents trust us. Discover the difference that Polite Piggy’s makes.

Flexible Schedule

Whether you are looking for the morning, full-day, or all five weeks, we have you covered with top-notch programming.

Why Choose Polite Piggy’s This Summer?

Your child will find joy, friendships, and caring team members daily. In addition, we offer unique classes like art, music, sciences, Stemovate, chess, fitness, sports, cooking, Legos, and a hiking club with Aunt Lizzie.

P.S. We forgot to mention there are weekly water play sessions and plenty of popsicles!

2023 Summer Camp Fees

Full Day: $79 per Day $395 per week

Half Day: $59 per Day $295 per week

Sibling Discount: 20% discount for each child after the first. $185 per week scholarship rate

NON-REFUNDABLE REGISTRATION FEE (PER CHILD):

Three weeks or more: $150 Two weeks or less: $75

Story Time at La Cosecha

On Tuesdays, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., meet Northeast Library staff at La Cosecha, 1280 Fourth St. NE, on the second floor Balcón space for story time fun. Their 30-minute story times are packed full of books and songs designed to be enjoyed by children five and under with their caregivers. Promoting language and literacy skills, these story times are a great way to further your child’s lifelong love of reading and learning. A free, three-hour parking garage is behind La Cosecha, on the block between Morse Street and Neal Street. dclibrary. org/northeast.

Culture Queen Kids Hour at the ACM

On the first Saturday of each month through June, 11 a.m. to noon, Grammy-nominated children’s entertainer, Culture Queen, holds court with live performances, interactive community building, stories, crafts, movement, and more. Kids’ Hour features monthly themed programs that encourage diversity, community and selflove. March 4--I’m A Tower of Royal Power!--Participants will identify their royal powers (innate abilities) and learn how to use them to help their peers, families, and communities. April 1—Create-aCommunity--Participants will learn about community-building activities and design their own 2-D communities. May 6--Manners

Matters--Participants will explore etiquette traditions from around the world and learn how to carry themselves royally in various environments. June 3—Create-a-Holiday--Participants will create holidays celebrating the people, milestones, and things that matter most to them. The Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community, Museum is at 1901 Fort Pl. SE. Free registration at anacostia.si.edu.

imagiNATIONS Activity Center at the American Indian Museum

The interactive, family-friendly imagiNATIONS Activity Center provides young visitors a lively space with a wide variety of learning experiences. The cultural and scientific knowledge of Indigenous peoples reflects a tradition driven by innovation that is both unique and universal. Visitors to the center may explore some of these ingenious adaptations through a variety of play-based interactives. Recommended for ages ten and younger, the imagiNATIONS Activity Center at the American Indian Museum is open every day except Monday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The American Indian Museum is at Fourth and Independence SW. americanindian.si.edu.

NMAAHC Kids Learning Together!

This Black History Month, NMAAHC Kids is celebrating Black children’s movie and TV characters (online). On Saturday, Feb. 4, 11 a.m. to noon, join them for a virtual program inspired by Disney Encanto’s Antonio and meet a Black veterinarian. On Friday, Feb. 10, 11 a.m. to noon, meet a Black ice skater during this program inspired by The Incredibles’ Frozone! On Monday, Feb. 13, 11 a.m. to noon, meet a Black chef. On Tuesday, Feb. 21, 11 a.m. to noon, join them for a program inspired by Disney’s Doc McStuffins and get to know a Black doctor. Read more and register at nmaahc.si.edu/ events/upcoming.

Presidential Family Fun Day

On Saturday, Feb. 18, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., celebrate President’s Day and all things presidential at the National Portrait Gallery’s annual Presidential Family Fun Day in the Kogod Courtyard. This year they celebrate Honest Abe (a.k.a. Abraham Lincoln) with art activities, spotlight tours and more. Free. The National Portrait Gallery is at Eighth and G streets NW. npg.si.edu.

Kids Night Out: We Heart STEM

On Saturday, Feb. 11, 6 to 8 p.m., celebrate Valentine’s Day with the Na-

Washington’s Birthday Free Admission to Mount Vernon

On Monday, Feb. 20, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesday, Feb. 22, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., celebrate the first president of the United States’ birthday at his beloved home. Admission is free for both Presidents Day and George Washington’s birthday. Admission tickets and timed tickets for mansion tours will be distributed on-site upon arrival. mountvernon.org.

tional Children’s Museum in the Lab with Kids Night Out. Learn all about the heart by making your own stethoscope and listening to your heart, creating a floating rainbow while learning about density at the Experiment Bar, and observing their staff perform a sheep heart dissection. $40. This is a kids-only, drop-off event. Register more than one child and receive $5 off per ticket. National Children’s Museum, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. nationalchildrensmuseum.org.

Kofi’s African Village at Discovery Theater

On Tuesday, Feb. 28 and Wednesday, March 1, at 10:15 and 11:30 a.m., Drummer Kofi Dennis brings the vibrant life of a West African village to the Discovery Theater stage though music, storytelling, and dance. Using authentic instruments, the Ghanaian native leads lively call-and-response songs, games, and movement that gets audiences on their feet in a high-energy exploration of African cultural traditions. $8 for adults; $7 for kids; $3 for kids under two. Tickets on sale now. It is recommended for ages three to six. Discovery Theater’s Ripley Center is at 1100 Jefferson Dr. SW (on the National Mall). discoverytheater.org.

XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness

This spring, share, listen, connect and learn about feelings and emotions at XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness, showing through May 14 at National Children’s Museum. Through facial expressions, words, movement, artmaking, and other hands-on activities, XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness provides children and caregivers the opportunity to think about and explore feelings to help them understand, appreciate, and express their emotions. National Children’s Museum, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. nationalchildrensmuseum.org.

The Great Backyard Bird Count

The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is a free, fun, and easy event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of bird populations. Participants are asked to count birds for as little as 15 minutes (or as long as they wish) on one or more days of the four-day event and report their sightings online at birdcount.org. Anyone can take part in the GBBC, from beginning bird watchers to experts, and you can participate from your backyard, or anywhere in the world. This year the annual Great Backyard Bird Count is Friday, Feb. 17, through Monday, Feb. 20. birdcount.org.

“Aquarium” at the Atlas INTERSECTIONS Festival

Enter a fantastical island world where fish soar through the air, lemons light up the sky, and sheep go parading by. With gentle music, puppets, and props, actors lead children and caregivers in an interactive exploration of a magical place of play. Children sit in a circle on the stage, with their adults sitting behind them. As part of the Atlas 2023 INTERSCETIONS festival, Imagination Stage presents “Aquarium” on March 9 and 10 at 10:30 a.m.; and March 11 and 12, at 10:30 and 11:45 a.m. “Aquarium” is best for ages one through five. $15. All patrons ages one and above must have a ticket. The Atlas Performing Arts Center us at 1333 H St. NE. atlasarts.org.

Meg Medina Named New National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature

The Library of Congress and Every Child a Reader has announced the appointment of Meg Medina as the eighth National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature for 2023-2024. Medina, a Cuban American, is the first Latina to serve as National Ambassador in the program’s history. Medina’s books examine how culture and identity intersect through the eyes of young people. Her middle-grade novel “Merci Suárez Changes Gears,” the first of three books in a trilogy about the Suárez family, received the 2019 Newbery Medal and was named a notable children’s book of the year by the New York Times Book Review. Her most recent picture book, “Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away,” received multiple honors, including the 2021-2022 Charlotte Zolotow Award. Raised in Queens, New York, Medina now lives with her family in Richmond, Virginia. megmedina.com.

NGA Storytime in Spanish and English

The National Gallery is the place to be at the start of each month. On first Fridays at 10 a.m., their educators lead Storytime in Spanish and English in the East Building Atrium. Seating is offered on a first come, first seated basis. nga.gov.

Saturday Morning Live!

at the National Fun takes center stage at the National Theatre for Saturday Morning Live. Kids are invited to the Helen Hayes Gallery space on select Saturday mornings at 9:30 and 11 a.m. for wow-inspiring children’s entertainment of all sorts, from interactive performances, puppets, dance, and music. On Saturday, Feb. 11, see The Miraculous Magical Balloon by Synetic Theater. Expressed through movement, masks, pantomime illusions, and dazzling choreography, The Miraculous Magical Balloon tells the story of a traveling actor and his magical trunk full of toys, tricks, and surprises. On March 11, see We Can Do It! by Bright Star Theatre. A fascinating adventure featuring some of the world’s most remarkable female pioneers, audiences will discover trailblazers like Amelia Earhart, Sacajawea, Susan B. Anthony, and more. Best enjoyed by ages three to six, but anyone is welcome to join in the fun. Tickets are free, but register in advance. Walkup tickets are subject to availability. Masks are optional, but highly recommended. The National Theatre is at 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. nationaltheatre.org/saturday-morning-live.

Are You Ready to Make Some Music?

The Kennedy Center’s Songbook is (probably) the world’s first part-reality/part-scripted, musical/literary, educational, comedy web series for kids. Each episode stars a different young person who wrote a poem inspired by a book, then comes to the Kennedy Center to set that poem to music with the help of a professional musician. The two meet for the rst time on camera and begin collaborating mere moments later. The session culminates with the world premiere of their new song, which they jointly perform in front of a live audience. Songbook features genuine surprises, big laughs, songwriting tips, and playlist-worthy tunes. kennedy-center.org/songbook.

Local Kids Perform Historic Speeches at Lincoln Oratory Festival

On Feb. 7 and 8, 10:30 a.m. to noon, more than 400 local elementary and middle school students will perform a selection of President Abraham Lincoln’s speeches on the Ford’s Theatre stage. The programs feature students who have worked with Ford’s Theatre Teaching Artists this academic year to expand their vocabulary, develop con dence and public speaking skills and build an understanding of Abraham Lincoln’s oration and impact, as well as the work of other powerful orators in United States history. Free tickets may be reserved online at fords.org. Day-of tickets are available on a rst-come, rst-served basis from the Ford’s Theatre box o ce.

Gay Men’s Chorus Youth Invasion Concert

On Saturday, April 29 at 1 and 4 p.m., at THEARC Theatre, 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE, the GenOUT Youth Chorus returns again this season for their annual concert, Youth Invasion. Under the direction of C. Paul Heins, this concert gives voice to the identities and experiences of LGBTQ+ and allied youth, and reminds us all of our role in nurturing them and giving wings to their dreams. Tickets are free but reservations required. gmcw.org/youth-invasion.

Joyful ABC Activity Booklets from the NMAAHC

The Joyful ABC Activity Booklet series invites caregivers and educators to support children’s positive identity development while also growing their language and literacy skills with activities, museum objects, and new words. Learn more about the series and download all their available activity booklets for early learners ages three to ve and infants and toddlers. nmaahc. si.edu/learn/early-childhood/joyful-abc-activity-books/joyful-abcactivity-booklet-series.

Family Pickup Ice Hockey

MedStar Capitals Iceplex Family Pickup Hockey is open to parents and kids (all ages) who enjoy non-contact hockey. Each participant pays the $20 entry fee and must be in full gear. This is a fun, easy-going, no contact game for kids and adults. MedStar Capitals Iceplex is a state-of-the-art facility located atop the Ballston Common Mall Parking Garage, 627 No. Glebe Rd., Arlington. Read more and register at medstarcapitalsiceplex.com/page/show/2864567pick-up-hockey.

HBCU Scholarship Opportunities

DC Metro HBCU Alumni Alliance

Higher Education Initiative will award ve $1,000 scholarships to incoming freshmen during fall semester. All applicants must be from DMV, Baltimore or VA/MD Eastern Shore. Applications are due by

PREK 3 - GRADE 5

Feb. 17, 2023. Read more and apply at Bit.ly/Higher/Education/Scholarship/Awards2023.

Príncipe y Príncipe (Prince & Prince) at GALA

Based on the children’s book King and King by Linda Haan and Stern, Príncipe y Príncipe captures the charm of fairy tales at their finest. When a Queen calls together all the unmarried princesses in the land to meet her son, he must discover which will be his true love. But it may not be a princess he’s searching for… A funny, sweet, and heartwarming celebration of love in all forms. The bilingual Príncipe y Príncipe is at GALA Hispanic Theatre, 3333 14th St. NW, on Saturdays, March 11, 18 and 25, at 3 p.m. $12 for ages two to twelve: $14 for adults. galatheatre.org.

The Smithsonian (kid’s) Game Center

The Game Center offers free Smithsonian STEM games and simulations online or for download. Their games are designed with clear learning objectives, vetted by their team of curriculum experts, and are used by students around the world. Here’s the current listing: Shutterbugs: Wiggle and Stomp (kindergarten); Mini Golf Motion (k to fifth); Tami’s Tower: Let’s Think About Engineering (k to second); Showbiz Safari (first to third); Morphy! (third to fifth); Pick Your Plate! A Global Guide to Nutrition (fourth to eighth); Aquation: The Freshwater Access Game (fifth); BumperDucks and Disaster Detector (middle school). ssec.si.edu/game-center.

Messages in the Sky Family Day

You may already be familiar with a banner pulled by an airplane advertis-

Music Time: To Follow Apollo

50 years ago, the final lunar landing mission of the Apollo program came to a close as Apollo 17 lunar module Challenger lifted off from the lunar surface on Dec. 14, 1972, and command module America splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on Dec. 19, 1972. As we look back at the Apollo Moon landings, share the excitement of the upcoming Artemis missions with your littlest space fans through Air and Space’s “To Follow Apollo” music video from their new Flights of Fancy Music Time series on youtube.com.

ing a beachside restaurant. But what are the other ways aircraft are used to deliver messages in the sky? Explore this topic with Air and Space at this month’s Soar Together at Air and Space Family Day. Messages in the Sky Family Day is on Saturday, March 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA. Activities include demonstrations, hands-on activities and conversations with experts in the field. Free; parking is $15. Registration requested. airandspace.si.edu.

Flights of Fancy: Drop-in Storytime at Air and Space

On Thursdays in February at 11 a.m., join Air and Space staff for a reading of Pluto’s Secret, An Icy World’s Tale of Discovery by Margaret Weitekamp, David DeVorkin and illustrated by their educator, Diane Kidd. Learn about the icy worlds that exist at the edge of our solar system and then stay to create a model of a planet or the whole solar system. On Thursdays in March at 11 a.m., join Air and Space sta for a reading Dinosoaring by Deb Lund, a funny story about huge dinosaurs who y airplanes to an air show and hear stories of early aviators who use airplanes to write messages in the sky. Stay after the story to create a skywriting craft and send a message to a loved one. These are free, dropin events. You will need free timedentry passes to enter the Museum. airandspace.si.edu.

The Hula Hoopin’ Queen at Imagination Stage

Kameeka is con dent that today she will nally beat her rival, Jamara, and become the Hula-Hoopin’ Queen of 139th Street in Harlem. But she has to prepare for Miz Adeline’s birthday party, and almost ruins the day. Until Miz Adeline confesses that she’s also got the itch--the hula-hoopin’ itch. Her fingers start snappin’. Her hips start swingin’. Soon everyone’s hips are swinging as the party spills out onto the street. The Hula Hoopin’ Queen is at Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda, MD, from Feb. 15 to April 8. It is best suited for ages ve to eleven. imaginationstage.org.

Welcoming Curious Kids Ages Six and Under

Wegmans Wonderplace at the American History Museum is open Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wonderplace is located on 1 West in the National Museum of American History. Free. The museum is located on the National Mall at Constitution Ave. NW., between 12th and 14th. Americanhistory. si.edu.

SMYAL supports and empowers lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) youth ages 6-24. Through youth leadership, SMYAL creates opportunities for LGBTQ youth to build self-confidence, develop critical life skills, and engage their peers and community through service and advocacy. Committed to social change, SMYAL builds, sustains, and advocates for programs, policies, and services that LGBTQ youth need as they grow into adulthood.

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