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HAVE YOU CONSIDERED SCHOOLING AWAY FROM HOME?
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10 THINGS YOU AND YOUR TEEN SHOULD DO THIS SCHOOL YEAR
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PRIVATE SCHOOLS
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FOR LOVE OF THE GAME
STUDENT PROFILE
Caitlin Montgomery shares what inspired her most during her summer internship.
22 Semester Schools
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INDEPENDENT ADVISORS 24 College 29 Financial 29 Gap Year 29 Secondary School 29 Summer Program
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CLASSES & INSTRUCTION
36 Archery
40 Lacrosse
36 Baseball
40 Martial Arts
37 Basketball
40 Multi-sport
37 Cheerleading
40 Sailing
37 Fencing
40 Soccer
37 Fitness
41 Swimming
37 Gymnastics
41 Tennis
39 Horseback Riding
12 Day Schools 22 Boarding School
SPORTS & FITNESS
TUTORING & TEST PREP
VACATION WEEK CAMPS
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29 Academic – Enrichment 29 Academic – Language Arts 30 Animals/Nature
33 Jewish Culture
30 Computers & Technology
33 Language
30 Cooking & Baking
33 Leadership Training
30 Dance
33 Music
32 Driving
35 Sewing
32 Interfaith Relations
35 Theatre Arts
32 Internships
35 Visual Arts
Have you considered schooling away from home? Residential and Study Abroad Programs for Teens in High School. by Hilary Dobel
igh school is a wonderful time to expand your horizons, but most students stick close to home. However, with an increasing number of educational programs offering residential and travel options, teens today can learn and grow by studying away from home before ever setting foot on a college campus. Boarding schools, semester schools, study abroad programs, and post-graduate years provide an exciting range of academic and geographic options, from exotic homestays in Vietnam to traditional boarding programs all across the United States.
TRADITIONAL BOARDING SCHOOLS
Teens experiencing high school at sea with OCEAN CLASSROOM. See listing page 23.
Students can attend traditional boarding schools as early as fourth grade, though most start in sixth or ninth. David Grossman, a graduate of Philips Exeter who went on to attend Princeton University, remembers being attracted by the idea of boarding because he loved “being able to bond with my friends every night all summer long� at camp. This dorm-like experience ended up being his favorite thing about Exeter. Grossman also
cites the Harkness Plan, which employed an intimate and rigorous classroom style of very small, discussion-based classes “with no ‘back row’ in which to hide.” Indeed, many students have noted the rigor of boarding academics. A recent graduate of Groton School says that her friends who attended day school had “more carefree”
STUDY ABROAD
lives, but she continues to be grateful for the “fantastic pressure cooker” of boarding life: “It’s an amazingly valuable experience to have had, the certainty that...I can handle just about anything.” Boarding is a wonderful option for students with learning differences, too; there are many programs that specialize in preparing students with dyslexia or ADD/ADHD for the return to traditional classrooms. For more information on accredited boarding schools, check out The Association of Boarding Schools at www.boardingschools.com.
nam. The school also encourages students to travel, and the website notes that ten to fifteen students study off-campus for a year or semester annually. In Philadelphia, the Friends’ Central School offers exchanges every other year “to Madrid and Paris, over spring break for about two weeks,” says Assistant Director of Admission Ross Trachtenberg. Students in the Latin program can also go on “an archaeological trip” to Italy. Such programs aren’t just about personal enrichment, though. Melissa Brown, Director of Global Education at the Holton-Arms School outside Washington, DC, notes that
Study abroad programs are also increasingly popular, and some schools even have their own exchange programs. Noble and Greenough School, a Boston-area day and boarding school, runs its own travel and experiential learning programs in locations as diverse as New Orleans and Viet-
Boarding School is an amazingly valuable experience to have had. I now know that I can handle just about anything. SEMESTER SCHOOLS Semester schools give students the chance to get a taste of boarding life for a single academic term, commonly during a student’s junior year. These programs are also great for special interests; students who don’t have the opportunity to pursue their passions in traditional day schools might appreciate these specialized programs. Ocean Classroom, for example, is an experiential education program that takes place at sea! The Oxbow School, meanwhile, has an arts focus, while others emphasize community service or politics. Many semester schools take advantage of the natural beauty of their surroundings to offer an environmental bent with lots of time spent outdoors. International semester schools are also available, often with a chance for intensive study of a language or cultural immersion. And there’s no need to worry about falling behind in a student’s regular studies. These programs are designed for students currently enrolled in day or public schools and generally match the standard high school curriculum. For more information go to www.semesterschools.net.
“educating [our students] about global cultures, environments, economies, and political systems both inside and outside the classroom” through travel will help to foster “lasting relationships and mutual understanding” among different countries. As with semester programs, summer study abroad offers a fantastic opportunity for foreign language immersion, as well as community service and a chance for a unique encounter with another nation’s culture. Some involve a student exchange, where American students live with families in another country, while others are based around institutions, usually secondary schools or universities abroad. For students who can’t get enough world travel, School Year Abroad, founded at Phillips Academy in Andover, MA, is a one-of-a-kind program that allows American students to spend their junior or senior year of high school in China, France, Italy, Spain, Vietnam, or Japan. Like semester schools, School Year Abroad matches up with standard high school curricula, so students don’t fall behind in their coursework during their exciting explorations.
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POST-GRADUATE YEAR The post-graduate or “PG” year may be the least familiar of these options. Many boarding (and some private day) schools offer an additional year of study for students who’ve graduated from high school but, for whatever reason, feel the need for additional time before college. Athletes or those pursuing admission to an extremely competitive university may need an extra year to bolster their resume or improve academic performance to become more attractive candidates. Others might have had a successful high school career but feel emotionally unprepared for college due to their own maturity level or to a traumatic event such as illness or a death in the family. In these cases, a PG year is a chance for them to live away from home in a safe, well-monitored environment before taking the next step. As with boarding schools, students with ADD or learning differences may also
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benefit from an extra year to improve their study habits or to prepare themselves for the intensity of college academics. Studying away from home can be a great experience for a wide variety of teens. Students who want an exciting change of pace will appreciate being in a new place with new people. Those who might be more independent-minded or who want to become more independent will learn to care for themselves and set their own schedules. And students seeking a unique and often demanding preparation for college will enjoy more time and space to focus on their academics. Residential programs aren’t for everyone, but for some students, they can make all the difference in the world. For more information about any of these program types, visit TeenLife.com to see extensive listings of boarding schools, semester schools, study abroad programs, and PG years all across the United States and the world.
Now in its third year, the Global Education program at HOLTON-ARMS SCHOOL includes an immersion trip to countries such as Costa Rica, India, Spain, or Senegal. See ad on page 2 and listing on page 17.
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For Love of the Game by Hilary Dobel
he benefits of participating in a sport are numerous. A report from Iowa State University shows that many student-athletes display superior time-management and organizational skills, as well as a lower incidence of depressive symptoms. Women and girls who play sports demonstrate higher levels of selfesteem and well-being. Sports can offer teens a healthy attitude towards competition, selfdiscipline, and personal achievement, as well as a unique camaraderie with their teammates.
As students get older and sports become more competitive, sometimes a day comes when a player’s skill set doesn’t match up with the expectations of a school’s team. It can be tough to realize that not everyone gets to be an all-star, but fortunately there are plenty of options to continue pursuing sports outside of school. Students don’t have to be starters on the varsity squad to keep playing the sports they love. There are so many opportunities to stay with their favorite sport in settings outside of school, that everyone can pursue some form of athletics.
Holton-Arms offers fifteen different sports, many at the varsity, junior varsity, and middle school levels. See ad on page 2. Listing on page 17.
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As we’ve said, participating in athletics is incred-
Team sports aren’t everyone’s thing—and that’s ok.
ibly beneficial—physically, emotionally, and mentally. To
Some students might prefer an activity that’s a little more
continue reaping those rewards, teens can check out their
solitary, or maybe they just aren’t into competition. They
local parks and recreation website; many cities offer a
can pick and choose the aspects of athletics that they do
huge array of teams for all ages and skill levels. Joining
enjoy to find an activity that’s right for them. Prefer not
these teams is free or reasonably priced, and they often
to compete? Try dance, weightlifting, or yoga. Or, take up
practice and play close to home.
skating, running, or swimming, which can be done solo or as part of a team. For students who like to compete but
If busy students want something less formal, many gyms and community centers host casual pickup games, which are great if a teen’s schedule is too packed for a bigger commitment. Another way to stay involved with a
prefer things one-on-one, tennis, golf, skiing, or martial arts might be a good fit. Everyone can still experience the physical and mental benefits of the activity, not to mention great personal habits that last a lifetime.
favorite sport is to coach a kids’ team—teens get to keep their skills sharp, and they get the satisfaction of helping others and sharing their passion. It’s a completely different way to experience the game!
Of course, making the team is the least of their concerns if their school doesn’t offer the sport they want to play. If their school doesn’t offer water polo or a swim team, for example, check with the local pool. The same goes for ice hockey and skating rinks. Private club teams are great options, too. Although they cost money, clubs provide opportunities for travel and exciting tournaments. Many of them run during the summer, too, which is great if teens want to be able to play year-round.
Any teen can find a way to approach his sport in a way that makes sense for his lifestyle and priorities. There are also great options for teens that just aren’t feeling this whole sports business. Lots of different social activities can give them that great sense of community a team provides. Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts aren’t just for kids—high school students can participate in scouting until they’re eighteen. Youth groups at a local community center or place of worship are also great places to hang out and make new friends. Signing up for a recurring community service obligation can also introduce teens to other students who share their interests. And at school,
For other students, the big question is what kind of time they want to spend on athletics. For some, part of
there’s everything from writing for the newspaper to auditioning for plays.
the fun is playing at the very highest level of skill and competition possible—which can require a tremendous amount of dedication. Many scholar-athletes find, though, that the fun of the sport itself and the social aspect of spending time with the team are what make it worthwhile.
What matters most is that teens are enriching themselves with new experiences and forming friendships that’ll last for many years to come.
Any teen can find a way to approach his sport in a way that makes sense for his lifestyle and priorities. If a school’s field hockey team is legendarily cutthroat, a student with a more laid-back personality might prefer a similar sport with a less-intense team, like track or soccer. TEENLIFE METRO DC: SCHOOL YEAR 2011-2012 | 9
STUDENT PROFILE
In Her Own Words Where did you do your summer internship? I worked in a lab for nine weeks at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. It is located across from the National Institute of Health (NIH), which is an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. What were your responsibilities? I worked on one particular experiment—a novel animal model researching mild traumatic brain injury using highintensity focused ultra-sound (HIFU). Basically, I sliced brain tissue from mice that had been injured by HIFU that mimicked a blast that soldiers might face in combat. Then, I performed a process called immunocytochemistry. After I stained the tissue with four different antibodies, I put it on slides in order to view any inflammation of the brain tissue. I observed everything under a light microscope and took pictures for examination.
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I know that I want to make a more direct impact on helping people. My internship helped me figure that out.
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It sounds like you gained a tremendous amount of experience with this internship. Can you expand? I was actually surprised at the amount of responsibility my mentor gave me this summer. I basically had my own experiment where I wrote “protocols” (directions) and also took care of the mice I had to examine. I did not expect to do this much real work experience with my internship. It was extremely interesting. What did you learn from it? My true experiment only took about 2-3 weeks, and the rest of the time was spent perfecting my processes. I learned that you have to be patient while doing research work, because experiments are perpetual projects—and mistakes are inevitable. I learned from them too. What would you recommend to students when doing an internship? I would recommend them to ask as many questions as needed about the projects they are working on for clear direction and clarification. Plus students should write down all procedural steps and facts they learn in a notebook for reference purposes during and after their internship. How did this internship impact your career goals going into college and beyond?
CAITLIN MONTGOMERY Senior at Holton-Arms School in Bethesda, MD.
I used to think that I wanted to become a researcher. But after my internship I discovered that research involves a long process to get results. I think medical school might still be in the picture, but I know that I want to make a more direct impact on helping people. My internship helped me figure that out.
Things You and Your Teen Should Do This School Year THE BUCKET LIST FOR TEENS Headgear
THE BUCKET LIST FOR PARENTS Headgear
1. Be a role model
1. Be a mentor
Lend your knowledge to help someone else.
Guide your student to academic and personal success.
2. Get a job
2. Network with colleagues
Make some money, and learn some skills. Headgear
Talk to everyone who might need interns. Headgear
3. Volunteer
3. Join the cause
Spend some time on a cause you like. Headgear
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4. Learn a new skill
4. Encourage your child to try something new
Glass blowing or martial arts? Try a new hobby.
Could fencing or water polo be their new sport?
5. Freshen up your resume Keep it updated with all that’s new. Headgear
5. Edit their resume
6. Camp out with your friends
Always useful to take a peek.
Bond with classmates outside of class.
7. Start your own blog Share your personal experiences with other teens.
8. Spread the word about TeenLife Join our Student Advisory Board at www.teenlife.com/studentadvisoryboard
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9. Make a collage
6. Camp out with your kids It's a fun bonding experience. 7. Blog for a teen-parenting site It’s nice to share parent perspective.
8. Spread the word about TeenLife Join our Parent Advisory Board at www.teenlife.com/parentadvisoryboard
Doc the year with memories and friends.
10. Check everything off this list!
9. Make a photo album Create long-lasting memories.
10. Check everything off this list!
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Schools, Activities, and Advisors for Metro DC Teens Washington DC offers so many great resources and opportunities for active parents and teens in this area—many of which are featured in this edition of TeenLife Metro DC. As you scroll through its pages, you’ll find a plethora of information on everything from after-school and vacation-week programs to specialized advisors and tutoring services.
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Day Schools ACADEMY OF THE HOLY CROSS 4920 Strathmore Avenue Kensington, MD 20895 (301) 942-2100 www.academyoftheholycross.org
ALEXANDRIA COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL 2400 Russell Road Alexandria, VA 22301 (703) 548-4804 www.acdsnet.org
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THE BARNESVILLE SCHOOL 21830 Peach Tree Road Barnesville, MD 20838 (301) 972-0341 www.barnesvilleschool.org
THE BARRIE SCHOOL 13500 Layhill Road Silver Spring, MD 20906 (301) 576-2800 www.barrie.org
THE BOYS' LATIN SCHOOL OF MARYLAND 822 West Lake Avenue Baltimore, MD 21210 (410) 377-4312 www.boyslatinmd.com
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
BROADWATER ACADEMY 3500 Broadwater Road P.O. Box 546 Exmore, VA 23350 (757) 442-9041 x125 www.broadwateracademy.org
BROWNE ACADEMY 5917 Telegraph Road Alexandria, VA 22310 (703) 960-7325 www.browneacademy.org
THE CALVERTON SCHOOL 300 Calverton School Road Huntingtown, MD 20639 (410) 535-0216 www.calvertonschool.org
CAPE HENRY COLLEGIATE SCHOOL 1320 Mill Dam Road Virginia Beach, VA 23454 (757) 963-8205 www.capehenrycollegiate.org
THE BRYN MAWR SCHOOL 109 West Melrose Avenue Baltimore, MD 21210 (410) 323-8800 www.brynmawrschool.org
BULLIS SCHOOL 10601 Falls Road Potomac, MD 2 www.bullis.org
BURGUNDY FARM COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL 3700 Burgundy Road Alexandria, VA 22303 (703) 960-3431 www.burgundyfarm.org
BUTLER SCHOOL 15951 Germantown Road Darnestown, MD 20874 (301) 977-6600 www.butlerschool.org
Student conducting research with OCEAN CLASSROOM. See listing page 23.
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PRIVATE SCHOOLS
COASTAL STUDIES FOR GIRLS students in the field collect samples on Quadrants Beach, ME. See listing and ad on page 23.
CAPITOL HILL DAY SCHOOL 210 South Carolina Avenue SE Washington, DC 20003 (205) 547-2244 www.chds.org
CHARLES E. SMITH JEWISH DAY SCHOOL 1901 East Jefferson Street Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 881-1400 www.cesjds.org
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CHELSEA SCHOOL 711 Pershing Drive Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 585-1430 www.chelseaschool.edu
CHESAPEAKE BAY ACADEMY 821 Baker Road Virginia Beach, VA 23462 (757) 497-6200 www.cba-va.org
CHRIST EPISCOPAL SCHOOL 109 South Washington Street Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 424-6550 www.ces-rockville.org
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
COMMONWEALTH ACADEMY
FREDERICKSBURG ACADEMY
1321 Leslie Avenue Alexandria, VA 22301 (703) 548-6912 www.CommonwealthAcademy.org
10800 Academy Drive Fredericksburg, VA 22408 (540) 898-0020 x221 www.fredericksburgacademy.org
CONGRESSIONAL SCHOOLS OF VIRGINIA
FRENCH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
3229 Sleepy Hollow Road Falls Church, VA 22042 (703) 533-9711 www.congressionalschools.org
9600 Forest Road Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 530-8260 www.rochambeau.org
CONNELLY SCHOOL OF THE HOLY CHILD
FRIENDS MEETING SCHOOL
9029 Bradley Boulevard Potomac, MD 20854 (301) 365-0955 www.holychild.org
3232 Green Valley Road Ijamsville, MD 21754 (301) 798-0288 www.friendsmeetingschool.org
DEMATHA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
FRIENDS SCHOOL OF BALTIMORE
4313 Madison Street Hyattsville, MD 20781 (240) 764-2200 www.dematha.org
5114 North Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21210 (410) 649-3200 www.friendsbalt.org
EDMUND BURKE SCHOOL
GEORGETOWN DAY SCHOOL
4101 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington, DC 20008 (202) 362-8882 www.eburke.org
4530 MacArthur Boulevard NW Washington, DC 20007 (202) 274-3200 www.gds.org
THE FIELD SCHOOL
GEORGETOWN VISITATION PREPARATORY SCHOOL
2301 Foxhall Road NW Washington, DC 20007 (202) 295-5800 www.fieldschool.org
FLINT HILL SCHOOL 3320 Jermatown Road Oakton, VA 22124 (703) 584-2300 www.flinthill.org
1524 35th Street NW Washington, DC 20007 (202) 337-3350 www.visi.org
GERMAN SCHOOL WASHINGTON, D.C. 8617 Chateau Drive Potomac, MD 20854 (301) 365-4400 www.dswashington.org
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Students enjoy campus life at HOLTON-ARMS SCHOOL. See ad on page 2 and listing on opposite page.
GESHER JEWISH DAY SCHOOL OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
GRACE EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL
4700 Shirley Gate Road Fairfax, VA 22030(703) 978-2668 www.gesher-jds.org
9411 Connecticut Avenue Kensington, MD 20895 (301) 949-5860 www.geds.org
GILMAN SCHOOL
GREEN ACRES SCHOOL
5407 Roland Avenue Baltimore, MD 21210 (410) 323-3800 www.gilman.edu
11701 Danville Drive Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 881-4100 www.greenacres.org
GLENELG COUNTRY SCHOOL
GREEN HEDGES SCHOOL
12793 Folly Quarter Road Ellicott City, MD 21042 (410) 531-8600 www.glenelg.org
415 Windover Avenue NW Vienna, VA 22180 (703) 938-8323 www.greenhedges.org
GONZAGA COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
HAMPTON ROADS ACADEMY
19 Eye Street NW Washington, DC 20001 (202) 336-7100 www.gonzaga.org
739 Academy Lane Newport News, VA 23602 (757) 884-9150 www.hra.org
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PRIVATE SCHOOLS
THE HEIGHTS SCHOOL
KATHERINE THOMAS SCHOOL
10400 Seven Locks Road Potomac, MD 20854 (301) 365-4300 www.heights.edu
9975 Medical Center Drive Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 738-9691 www.ttlc.org
HIGHLAND SCHOOL
THE KEY SCHOOL
597 Broadview Avenue Warrenton, VA 20186 (540) 878-2700 www.highlandschool.org
534 Hillsmere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 (410) 263-9231 www.keyschool.org
THE HILL SCHOOL
THE KINGSBURY DAY SCHOOL
130 South Madison Street Middleburg, VA 20118 (540) 687-5897 www.thehillschool.org
5000 14th Street NW Washington, DC 20011 (202) 722-5555 www.kingsbury.org
HOLTON-ARMS SCHOOL
LAB SCHOOL OF WASHINGTON
Founded in 1901, Holton-Arms is a college-preparatory school for girls grades three through 12 dedicated to the “education not only of the mind, but of the soul and spirit.” The school provides rigorous, dynamic programs in traditional academic areas, fine and performing arts, and athletics—and inspires
4759 Reservoir Road NW Washington, DC 20007 (202) 965-6600 www.labschool.org
Location(s): Bethesda, Maryland Contact: Sharron Rodgers, Director of Enrollment and Marketing Phone: (301) 365-6013 Email: admit@holton-arms.edu Address: 7303 River Road, Bethesda, MD 20817 Website: www.holton-arms.edu
INDIAN CREEK SCHOOL 1130 Anne Chambris Way Crownsville, MD 21032 (410) 849-5153 www.indiancreekschool.com
JEMICY SCHOOL 11 Celadon Road Owings Mills, MD 21117 (410) 653-2700 www.jemicyschool.org
THE LAB SCHOOL OF WASHINGTON 4759 Reservoir Road NW Washington, DC 20007 (202) 965-6600 www.labschool.org
LANDON SCHOOL 6101 Wilson Lane Bethesda, MD 20817 (301) 320-3200 www.landon.net
THE LANGLEY SCHOOL 1411 Balls Hill Road McLean, VA 22101 (703) 356-1920 www.langleyschool.org
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PRIVATE SCHOOLS
LOUDOUN COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL 20600 Red Cedar Drive Leesburg, VA 20175 (703) 777-3841 www.lcds.org
MCLEAN SCHOOL OF MARYLAND 8224 Lochinver Lane Potomac, MD 20854 (301) 299-1639 www.mcleanschool.org
NANSEMOND-SUFFOLK ACADEMY MARET SCHOOL 3000 Cathedral Avenue NW Washington, DC 20008 (202) 939-8800 www.maret.org
3373 Pruden Boulevard Suffolk, VA 23434 (757) 539-8789 x3339 www.nsacademy.org
NATIONAL CATHEDRAL SCHOOL MARYVALE PREPARATORY SCHOOL 11300 Falls Road Brooklandville, MD 21022 (410) 252-3366 www.maryvale.com
MATER DEI SCHOOL 9600 Seven Locks Road Bethesda, MD 20817 (301) 365-2700 www.materdeischool.net
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3612 Woodley Road NW Washington, DC 20016 (202) 537-6300 www.ncs.cathedral.org
Year-round sports, drama and musical programs foster friendships across all grade levels at OAKCREST SCHOOL. See listing on page 19.
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
THE NEW COMMUNITY SCHOOL
NOTRE DAME ACADEMY
4211 Hermitage Road Richmond, VA 23227 (804) 266-2494 www.tncs.org
35321 Notre Dame Lane Middleburg, VA 20117 (540) 687-5581 www.middleburgacademy.org
NEW HOPE ACADEMY
NOTRE DAME PREPARATORY SCHOOL
7009 Varnum Street Landover Hills, MD 20784 (301) 459-7311 www.newhopeacademy.org
815 Hampton Lane Towson, MD 21286 (410) 825-6202 x1004 www.notredameprep.com
THE NORA SCHOOL
OAKCREST SCHOOL
955 Sligo Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 495-6672 www.nora-school.org
850 Balls Hill Road McLean, VA 22101 (703) 790-5450 www.oakcrest.org
NORFOLK ACADEMY
OAKWOOD SCHOOL
1585 Wesleyan Drive Norfolk, VA 23502 (757) 461-6236 www.norfolkacademy.org
7210 Braddock Road Annandale, VA 22003 (703) 941-4186 www.oakwoodschool.com
NORFOLK COLLEGIATE SCHOOL
THE PARK SCHOOL OF BALTIMORE
7336 Granby Street Norfolk, VA 23505 (757) 480-2885 www.norfolkcollegiate.org
P.O. Box 8200 Brooklandville, MD 21022 (410) 339-7070 www.parkschool.net
NORTH CROSS SCHOOL
PARKMONT SCHOOL
4254 Colonial Avenue Roanoke, VA 24018 (540) 989-6641 www.northcross.org
4842 16th Street NW Washington, DC 20011 (202) 726-0740 www.parkmont.org
NORWOOD SCHOOL
PAUL VI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
8821 River Road Bethesda, MD 20817 (301) 365-2595 www.norwoodschool.org
10675 Fairfax Boulevard Fairfax, VA 22030 (703) 352-0925 www.paulvi.net
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PRIVATE SCHOOLS
THE POTOMAC SCHOOL
SEVERN SCHOOL
1301 Potomac School Road McLean, VA 22101 (703) 356-4101 www.potomacschool.org
201 Water Street Severna Park, MD 21146 (410) 647-7700 www.severnschool.com
QUEEN ANNE SCHOOL
SHERIDAN SCHOOL
14111 Oak Grove Road Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 (301) 249-5000 www.queenanne.org
4400 36th Street NW Washington, DC 20008 (202) 362-7900 www.sheridanschool.org
RICHARD MILBURN HIGH SCHOOL, INC.
SIDWELL FRIENDS SCHOOL
5265 Providence Road, Suite 502 Virginia Beach, VA 23464 (757) 467-6800 www.milburnschools.org/articles/ richard_milburn_high_school
3825 Wisconsin Avenue NW Washington, DC 20016 (202) 537-8100 www.sidwell.edu
ROLAND PARK COUNTRY SCHOOL 5204 Roland Avenue Baltimore, MD 21210 (410) 323-5500 www.rpcs.org
THE SALISBURY SCHOOL 6279 Hobbs Road Salisbury, MD 21804 (410) 742-9875 www.thesalisburyschool.org
SANFORD SCHOOL 6900 Lancaster Pike Hockessin, DE 19707 (302) 239-5263 x260 www.sanfordschool.org
THE SIENA SCHOOL 9727 Georgia Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 592-0567 www.thesienaschool.org
ST. ANDREW'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL 8804 Postoak Road Potomac, MD 20854 (301) 983-5200 www.saes.org
ST. ANSELM'S ABBEY SCHOOL 4501 South Dakota Avenue NE Washington, DC 20017 (202) 269-2350 www.saintanselms.org
ST. CATHERINE'S SCHOOL 6001 Grove Avenue Richmond, VA 23226 (804) 288-2804 x3051 www.st.catherines.org
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PRIVATE SCHOOLS
ST. CHRISTOPHER'S SCHOOL
THE STEWARD SCHOOL
711 Saint Christophers Road Richmond, VA 23226 (804) 282-3185 x5310 www.stchristophers.com
11600 Gayton Road Richmond, VA 23238 (804) 740-3394 www.stewardschool.org
ST. JOHN'S COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
STONE RIDGE SCHOOL OF THE SACRED HEART
2607 Military Road NW Washington, DC 20015 (202) 363-2316 www.stjohns-chs.org
9101 Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 657-4322 www.stoneridgeschool.org
ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL
TANDEM FRIENDS SCHOOL
3427 Olney-Laytonsville Road Olney, MD 20832 (301) 774-6804 www.stjes.com
279 Tandem Lane Charlottesville, VA 22902 (434) 296-1303 www.tandemfs.org
ST. PATRICK'S EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL
THE TATNALL SCHOOL
4700 Whitehaven Parkway NW Washington, DC 20007 (202) 342-2805 www.stpatsdc.org
1501 Barley Mill Road Wilmington, DE 19807 (302) 892-4333 www.tatnall.org
ST. PAUL'S SCHOOL FOR BOYS
TOWER HILL SCHOOL
11152 Falls Road Brooklandville, MD 21022 (410) 825-4400 www.stpaulsschool.org
2813 West 17th Street Wilmington, DE 19806 (302) 575-0550 www.towerhill.org
ST. PAUL'S SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
VIRGINIA BEACH FRIENDS SCHOOL
11232 Falls Road Brooklandville, MD 21022 (410) 823-6323 www.spsfg.org
1537 Laskin Road Virginia Beach, VA 23451 (757) 428-7534 www.friends-school.org
ST. STEPHEN'S & ST. AGNES SCHOOL
WAKEFIELD SCHOOL
400 Fontaine Street Alexandria, VA 22302 (703) 751-2700 www.sssas.org
4439 Old Tavern Road The Plains, VA 20198 (540) 253-7500 www.wakefieldschool.org
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PRIVATE SCHOOLS
WASHINGTON EPISCOPAL SCHOOL
WORCESTER PREPARATORY SCHOOL
5600 Little Falls Parkway Bethesda, MD 20816 (301) 652-7878 www.w-e-s.org
P. O. Box 1006 Berlin, MD 21811 (410) 641-3575 www.worcesterprep.org
WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL 3100 Macomb Street NW Washington, DC 20008 (202) 243-1800 www.wis.edu
WASHINGTON JESUIT ACADEMY 900 Varnum Street NE Washington, DC 20017 (202) 832-7679 www.wjacademy.org
WASHINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR GIRLS 2683 Douglass Road SE Washington, DC 20020 (202) 678-1113 www.washingtonmiddleschoolforgirls.org
WASHINGTON WALDORF SCHOOL 4800 Sangamore Road Bethesda, MD 20816 (301) 229-6107 www.washingtonwaldorf.org
WESTMINSTER SCHOOL 3819 Gallows Road Annandale, VA 22003 (703) 256-3620 www.westminsterschool.com
THE WOODS ACADEMY 6801 Greentree Road Bethesda, MD 20817 (301) 365-3080 www.woodsacademy.org
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Boarding School RIVERSIDE MILITARY ACADEMY (RMA) For over 100 years, Riverside Military Academy has produced young men of purpose, integrity, and character. RMA is easily accessible and located one hour north of Atlanta’s International Airport. Location(s): Gainesville, Georgia Phone: (800) 462-2338 Email: apply@riversidemilitary.com Address: 2001 Riverside Drive, Gainesville, GA 30501 Website: www.riversidemilitary.com
Semester Schools CENTER FOR CULTURAL INTERCHANGE: HIGH SCHOOL ABROAD A high school exchange program is an exciting opportunity to experience life overseas. Participants live with host families and attend a local high school, living the life of a teen in their host country. Threemonth, semester, and year-long programs are available. Location(s): Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Sweden Contact: Anna Kacyn Phone: (888) ABROAD1 (227-6231) Email: info@greenhearttravel.org Address: 746 North LaSalle Drive, Chicago, IL 60654 Website: www.cci-exchange.org/travelabroad
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
CONSERVE SCHOOL A semester-long immersion for high school students in environmental studies and outdoor activities that deepens their love of nature, reinforces their commitment to conservation, and equips them to take meaningful action as environmental stewards. Location(s): Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin Contact: Phil Delong Phone: (715) 547-1300 Email: admissions@conserveschool.org Address: 5400 North Black Oak Lake Road, Land O’ Lakes, WI 54540 Website: www.conserveschool.org
OCEAN CLASSROOM: DISCOVERY HIGH SCHOOL SEMESTER AT SEA Visit new lands, gain new perspectives, build strength and confidence, make life-long friends, and help the environment. Marine science, maritime history and literature, and applied math are taught as you sail a schooner from Maine to the Caribbean. Location(s): Maine to the Caribbean Contact: Susan Hodder Phone: (207) 633-2750 Email: agraham@oceanclassroom.org Address: 1 Oak Street, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 Website: www.oceanclassroom.org
COASTAL STUDIES FOR GIRLS Coastal Studies for Girls is the country’s first residential science and leadership semester school for 10th grade girls. Coastal Studies' girls have a love for learning and discovery, an adventurous spirit, and a desire to challenge themselves. Location(s): Freeport, Maine Contact: Whitney Conway Phone: (207) 865-9700 Email: whitney@coastalstudiesforgirls.org Address: 308 Wolfe’s Neck Road, Freeport, ME 04032 Website: www.coastalstudiesforgirls.org
Teens charting a new course canoing with COASTAL STUDIES FOR GIRLS. See listing this page.
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INDEPENDENT ADVISORS
INDEPENDENT ADVISORS
College AHP EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING AHP educational consultants are committed to personalizing each student’s admissions process through knowledgeable, hands-on guidance. They help each student develop organizational and decision-making skills for a more rewarding admissions experience. Location(s): Sudbury, Massachusetts Contact: Timothy Lee Phone: (978) 443-0055 Email: tlee@ahpnet.com Address: 490B Boston Post Road #200, Sudbury, MA 01776 Website: www.ahpeducationalconsulting.com
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AMG EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANTS Counseling in the college and placement field since 1988, Andrea Glovsky has successfully helped hundreds of students match their interests and abilities to the most appropriate school. Andrea provides guidance to families in Massachusetts, the Northeast, across the country, and around the world. Location(s): Prides Crossing, Massachusetts Contact: Andrea Glovsky Phone: (978) 526-7809 Skype: andrea.glovsky Email: amglovsky@comcast.net Address: P.O. Box 44, Prides Crossing, MA 01965 Website: www.findingcolleges.com
Teen student gets one-on-one counseling from an independent advisor.
INDEPENDENT ADVISORS
A SECOND OPINION
COLLEGE BOUND
11136 Rich Meadow Drive Great Falls, VA 22066 (703) 406-8034
128 M Street Northwest, Suite 220 Washington, DC 20001 (202) 842-0858 www.collegebound.org
ARTS ACCREDIT 11250 Roger Bacon Drive. Suite 21 Reston, VA 20190 (703) 437-0700 www.arts-accredit.org
BALDWIN EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING 4921 Tilden Street NW Washington, DC 20016 (202) 363-0513 www.jeanbaldwin.com
BASS EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, LLC 8304 Old Courthouse Road, Suite B Vienna, VA 22182 (703) 462-9299 www.basseducationalservices.com
CHERI BARAD EDUCATION CONSULTING Cheri Barad assists students navigate through the comprehensive college admissions and matching process. One-on-one individualized, working with athletes, international, learning issues, and transfers students. “Finding the right match, not just admissions.” Location(s): Medfield, Massachusetts Contact: Cheri Barad Phone: (508) 359-8889 Email: gobridges@aol.com Address: 425-1 Main Street, Medfield, MA 02052 Website: www.cheribarad.com
CLARE ANDERSON CONSULTING, LLC 7721 Curtis Street Chevy Chase, MD 20815 (202) 538-0520
COLLEGE EXPLORATIONS, LLC 3101 Whimbrell Court Oakton, VA 22124 (703) 319-1232 www.collegeexplorations.com
COLLEGEAPPLICATIONESSAYCOACH.COM Owner Mindy Pollack-Fusi works one-on-one with students to coach them on their college application essays in person and online. She helps students refine topics to best depict their unique strengths in their own passionate, polished voices. Location(s): Bedford, Massachusetts Contact: Mindy Pollack-Fusi Phone: (781) 275-7301 Email: mindy@theplaceforwords.com Address: The Place for Words & Workshops 200 Great Road, Suite 254A, Bedford, MA 01730 Website: www.collegeapplicationessaycoach.com
COLLEGE PLANNING SERVICE, INC. 6704 Pawtucket Road Bethesda, MD 20817 (301) 320-5311
COLLEGE PREP, INC. 8994 Fern Park Drive Burke, VA 22015 (703) 425-7737 www.thecollegeprep.com
COLLEGE-BOUND CONSULTING, LLC 10217 Nolan Drive Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 412-2518 www.college-bound.com
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INDEPENDENT ADVISORS
COLLEGEBOUND 10224 Falls Road Potomac, MD 20854 (301) 765-7909 www.collegebound-md.com
CREATIVE COLLEGE CONNECTIONS 16162 Garriland Drive Leesburg, VA 20176 (703) 597-7906 www.creativecollegeconnections.com
DUNBAR EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANTS, LLC Dunbar Educational Consultants helps students maximize their strengths and present them in ways that will make the difference. Location(s): Dedham, Massachusetts Contact: Edward Bigelow Phone: (781) 329-1248 Email: nbigelow@dunbarconsultants.com Address: P.O. Box 248, Dedham, MA 02027 Website: www.dunbarconsultants.com
DWELLWORKS LLC 7220 Minter Place Takoma Park, MD 20912 (202) 841-3298 www.dwellworks.com
EDUCATIONAL GUIDANCE SERVICE 3006 Dent Place NW Washington, DC 20007 (202) 342-1979
ELLEN ARONIS HEARD, INC. 9909 Connecticut Avenue Kensington, MD 20895 (301) 946-1998 www.alternatives4teens.com
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EQUALAPP EqualApp is an affordable, online admissions counseling program that connects families of high school students with former college admissions and financial officers. Our counselors have helped hundreds of students get admitted to more than 125 colleges. Location(s): Boston, Massachusetts Contact: Marc Zawel Phone: (855) 437-8252 Email: marc@equalapp.com Address: 711 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA 02111 Website: www.equalapp.com
FAIRFAX PSYCHOLOGICAL AND EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANTS 10286 Johns Hollow Road Vienna, VA 22182 (703) 385-1777
GAIL H. ROSS 6128 Durbin Road Bethesda, MD 20817 (301) 229-7005
JUDI ROBINOVITZ ASSOCIATES EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING Judi Robinovitz is a Certified Educational Planner with 30+ years of experience in college counseling. Judi guides her students to develop an edge in college admissions, and more than 95% of them have been accepted to their top-choice colleges! Contact: Judi Robinovitz Phone: (561) 241-1610 Email: judi@scoreatthetop.com Address: 750 Park of Commerce Boulevard, Suite 120, Boca Raton, FL 33487 Website: www.scoreatthetop.com
KNOW YOUR OPTIONS 9691-B Main Street Fairfax, VA 22031 (703) 268-5886 www.knowyouroptions.net
INDEPENDENT ADVISORS
KOSIEROWSKI EDUCATION GROUP
MAJOR IN YOU
Avoid feeling stressed, overwhelm or disorganization. Keith is a Life Coach and Certified School Counselor. Specialties: reduce parent/family stress, ADHD, children, college admissions, student home organization, and anger. Complimentary consultations.
Jill helps teens who are anxious, confused, and overwhelmed become confident, organized, and successful in finding the right colleges. She offers individual and group coaching programs, workshops, print, and audio resources for teens and parents.
Location(s): Hingham, Massachusetts Contact: Keith Kosierowski Phone: (978) 239-2193 Email: keithkos1@gmail.com Address: 5 Craig Lane, Hingham, MA 02043 Website: www.gotomykeg.com
LESLIE KENT CONSULTING 2713 Verily Court Oakton, VA 22124 (703) 620-9297 www.lesliekentconsulting.com
LORI POTTS-DUPRE 8 Columbia Avenue Takoma Park, MD 20912 (301) 908-4728
Location(s): Airmont, New York Contact: Jill Greenbaum, Ed.D. Phone: (877) 375-7412 or (201) 294-1828 Email: jill@majorinyou.com Address: 40 Cragmere Road, Airmont, NY 10901 Website: www.majorinyou.com
ONE-ON-ONE COLLEGE CONSULTING One-on-One College Consulting works with high-school students and families on the college admissions process, offering services for both individuals and groups. Our specialty area is guiding student-athletes with the athleticrecruiting process. Location(s): Wakefield, Massachusetts Contact: Kim Penney Phone: (781) 246-4111 Email: kimpenney@oneononecollegeconsulting.com Address: 146 Lowell Street, Suite 300C-1, Wakefield, MA 01880 Website: www.oneononecollegeconsulting.com
PATRICIA MURPHY ASSOCIATES 8724 Preston Place Chevy Chase, MD 20815 (301) 718-7790
POPP & ASSOCIATES, LLC Popp & Associates provides expert admissions guidance to college-bound students of all ages. We welcome the opportunity to assist you with your college counseling needs.
Dance students attending an audition workshop hosted by THE ARTSBRIDGE. See listing on page 28.
Location(s): Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts Contact: Mindy Popp Phone: (781) 859-9116 Email: mpopp@poppandassociates.com Address: 354 Washington Street, Suite 225, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481 Website: www.poppandassociates.com
INDEPENDENT ADVISORS
PORTFOLIOPREP PortfolioPrep offers comprehensive college counseling services, specializing in providing young visual and performing artists with practical info and creative mentorship to help them develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to enter college programs. Location(s): New Fairfield, Connecticut Contact: Lorraine Serra Phone: (203) 746-0100 Email: lorraine@portfolioprep.org Address: 33 Dick Finn Road, Fairfield, CT 06182 Website: www.portfolioprep.org
SCHOOL COUNSELING GROUP 4725 MacArthur Boulevard Northwest Washington, DC 20007 (202) 333-3530 www.schoolcounseling.com
SCHOOL SEARCH GROUP, LLC 502 Baltimore Avenue Towson, MD 21204 (410) 494-0209 www.schoolsearchgroup.com
STARR & CHAPMAN, INC. Starr & Chapman, Inc. is a full-service educational consulting company with over 15 years of experience successfully placing more than a thousand students at competitive colleges across the United States. Location(s): Plymouth, Massachusetts Contact: Christine Chapman Phone: (774) 413-7227 Email: christine@starrandchapman.com Address: 1073 Long Pond Road, Plymouth, MA 02360 Website: www.starrandchapman.com
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START EARLY: COLLEGE & CAREER PLANNING SERVICE 3816 Park Lake Drive Rockville, MD 20853 (301) 924-7027 www.startearlycollege-careerplanning.com
TEDESCHI EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING, LLC 4701 Willard Avenue, Suite 227 Chevy Chase, MD 20815 (301) 951-0131 www.pmtedcon.com
THE ARTSBRIDGE The ArtsBridge is an educational consulting firm specializing in helping high school and college transfer students in the performing arts navigate through the unique college application and audition process. Location(s): Boston, Massachusetts and New York City, New York Contact: Jen Bewerse Phone: (855) 778-ARTS (2787) Email: info@theartsedge.com Address: 400 Hunnewell Street, Needham, MA 02494 Website: www.theartsedge.com
TOP COLLEGES 3554 Appleton Street, NW Washington, DC 20008 (202) 986-9431 www.topcolleges.com
TOP TEST PREP 4301 East West Highway Bethesda, MD 20814 (202) 386-6710 www.toptestprep.com
CLASSES & INSTRUCTION
VINIK EDUCATIONAL PLACEMENT SERVICES, INC. 6500 Seven Locks Road, Suite 218 Cabin John, MD 20818 (301) 320-9711 www.vinikeps.com
WALKER ADMISSIONS CONSULTING 3453 Holmead Place Northwest, Suite B Washington, DC 20010 (720) 881-7571 www.walkeradmissionsconsulting.com
Financial MVP COLLEGE FUNDING MVP College Funding is dedicated to providing your family with the information and guidance you need to affordably send all of your students to their college of choice.
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL OPTIONS 1015 North Quaker Lane Alexandria, VA 22302 (703) 671-8316 www.independentschooloptions.com
SCHOOL COUNSELING GROUP 4725 MacArthur Boulevard Northwest Washington, DC 20007 (202) 333-3530 www.schoolcounseling.com
Summer Program ACA VIRGINIAS (434) 996-9204 www.acavirginiascamps.org
CLASSES & INSTRUCTION
Location(s): North Andover, Massachusetts Contact: Richard Joseph Phone: (888) 315-5829 Email: rjoseph@mvpcollegefunding.com Address: 1600 Osgood Street, Suite 2-31, North Andover, MA 01845 Website: www.mvpcollegefunding.net
Academic - Enrichment
Gap Year Program
6109 Broad Street Bethesda, MD 20815 (301) 229-8000 www.enrichmentcenters.com
INTERN LADY 1309 Emerson Street Washington, DC 20011 (202) 409-7441 www.internlady.com
THE ENRICHMENT CENTERS: AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Academic - Language Arts THE WRITER'S CENTER
Secondary School DUNBAR EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANTS 4600 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Suite 223 Washington, DC 20008 (202) 364-8335 www.dunbarconsultants.com
4508 Walsh Street Bethesda, MD 20815 (301) 654-8664 www.writer.org
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CLASSES & INSTRUCTION
Animals/Nature AUDUBON NATURALIST SOCIETY 8940 Jones Mill Road Chevy Chase, MD 20815 (301) 652-9188 www.audubonnaturalist.org
GLEN ECHO PARK 7300 MacArthur Boulevard Glen Echo, MD 20812 (301) 634-2222 www.glenechopark.org
NATURALIST CENTER 741 Miller Drive Southeast Leesburg, VA 20175 (703) 779-9713 www.mnh.si.edu/education/naturalistcenter.htm
Computers & Technology HEADFIRST GAMERS 2440 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20007 (202) 625-1921 www.headfirstgamers.com
Cooking & Baking CASA ITALIANA SCHOOL 595 Third Street Northwest Washington, DC 20001 (202) 638-1348 www.casaitalianaschool.org
COOK 44710 Cape Court, Suite 138 Ashburn, VA 20147 (703) 861-2387 www.ssreg.com/cookisjoy
COOKOLOGY 21100 Dulles Town Circle Sterling, VA 20166 (703) 433-1909 www.ssreg.com/cookology
CULINAERIE 1131 Fourteenth Street Northwest Washington, DC 20005 (202) 587-5674 www.culinaerie.com
CULINARIA COOKING SCHOOL 110 Pleasant Street , NW Vienna, VA 22180 (703) 865-7920 www.culinariacookingschool.com
JUST CAKES 4849 Rugby Avenue Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 718-5111 www.justcakes.com
L'ACADEMIE DE CUISINE 5021 Wilson Lane Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 986-9490 www.lacademie.com
Dance ACADEMY OF THEATRICAL ARTS 1730 Connecticut Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20009 (202) 462-2266 www.dcdancelessons.com
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CLASSES & INSTRUCTION
AMERICAN DANCE INSTITUTE
CULKIN SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE
1570 East Jefferson Street Rockville, MD 20852 (855) AM-DANCE www.americandance.org
P.O. Box 1866 Silver Spring, MD 20915 (301) 593-9600 www.culkinschool.com
BALLET ROYALE INSTITUTE OF MARYLAND
DANCE ACADEMY OF LOUDOUN
9147 D Red Branch Road Columbia, MD 21045 (410) 997-8443 www.balletroyale.com
BALLET TEATRO INTERNACIONAL 1515 Fourteenth Street Northwest, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20005 (202) 588-8282 www.btidance.org
CAPITOL MOVEMENT, INC. 315 G Street Southeast Washington, DC 20003 (240) 375-4505 www.capitolmovement.org
CITYDANCE 5301 Tuckerman Lane North Bethesda, MD 20852 (301) 581-5204 www.citydance.net
CLASSICAL BALLET THEATRE 320 Victory Drive Herndon, VA 20170 (703) 471-0750 www.cbtnva.org
CONSERVATORY BALLET ACADEMY 2254-L Hunters Woods Plaza Road Reston, VA 20191 (703) 860-4560 www.conservatoryballet.com
705 East Market Street Leesburg, VA 20176 (703) 443-1093 www.danceloudoun.com
THE DANCE COMPANY 3131 Draper Drive Fairfax, VA 22031 (703) 385-3535 www.thedancecompany.us
DANCE FACTORY 954 North Monroe Street Arlington, VA 22201 (703) 528-9770 www.dancefactory.com
DANCE PLACE 3225 8th Street, NE Washington, DC 20017 (202) 269-1600 x16 www.danceplace.org
DC DANCE COLLECTIVE 4908 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20016 (202) 362-7244 www.dcdancecollective.com
GLEN ECHO PARK: DANCE TECHNIQUE AND MOVEMENT 7300 MacArthur Boulevard Glen Echo, MD 20812 (301) 634-2222 www.glenechopark.org/dance-technique-movement-0
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CLASSES & INSTRUCTION
JAMES SCHOOL OF DANCE ARTS 6723 Whittier Avenue McLean, VA 22101 (703) 356-3800 www.jsda-mclean.org
JOY OF MOTION DANCE CENTER 2201 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Suite C130 Washington, DC 20007 (202) 333-6801 www.joyofmotion.org
KIROV ACADEMY OF BALLET 4301 Harewood Road Northeast Washington, DC 20017 (202) 832-1087 www.kirovacademydc.org
Driving HANKOOK DRIVING SCHOOL 4320 Evergreen Lane Annandale, VA 22003 (703) 642-0121 www.hankookdrivingschool.com
POTOMAC DRIVING SCHOOL 1700 Rockville Pike, Suite 14 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 984-6062 www.potomacdrivingschool.net
ROCK DRIVING SCHOOL
MARYLAND YOUTH BALLET
430 Missouri Avenue Northwest, Suite 303 Washington, DC 20011 (202) 607-8367 www.rockdrivingschool.com
926 Ellsworth Drive Silver Sping, MD 20910 (301) 608-2232 www.marylandyouthballet.org
Interfaith Relations
PERFECT POINTE DANCE STUDIO 2499 North Harrison Street, Suite LL1 Arlington, VA 22207 (703) 533-8830 www.perfectpointe.com
POTOMAC DANCE CENTRE 9812 Falls Road Potomac, MD 20854 (301) 299-7504 www.potomacdancecentre.com
THE WASHINGTON SCHOOL OF BALLET 3515 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20016 (202) 362-3606 www.washingtonballet.org
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OPERATION UNDERSTANDING DC 3000 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Suite 335 Washington, DC 20008 (202) 234-6832 www.oudc.org
Internships URBAN ALLIANCE 1327 Fourteenth Street Northwest, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20005 (202) 459-4300 www.theurbanalliance.org
CLASSES & INSTRUCTION
Jewish Culture
Leadership Training
B’NAI BRITH YOUTH ORGANIZATION: JEWISH YOUTH LEADERSHIP NETWORK
LATIN AMERICAN YOUTH CENTER
202 K Street Northwest Washington, DC 20006 (202) 857-6633 www.bbyo.org
Language ALLIANCE FRANCAISE 2142 Wyoming Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20008 (202) 234-7911 www.francedc.org
BERLITZ LANGUAGE CENTER 1 Thomas Circle Northwest Washington, DC 20005 (202) 775-5863 www.berlitz.com
GOETHE-INSTITUT 812 Seventh Street Northwest Washington, DC 20001 (202) 289-1200 www.goethe.de
INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES 1133 Fifteenth Street Northwest, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20005 (202) 639-8800 www.icls.com
INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE INSTITUTE 1337 Connecticut Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20036 (202) 362-2505 www.transemantics.com
1419 Columbia Road Northwest Washington, DC 20009 (202) 319-2225 www.layc-dc.org
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION: LATINO CENTER 600 Maryland Avenue Southwest, Suite 7042 Washington, DC 20024 (202) 633-1240 www.latino.si.edu
Music AMERICAN YOUTH PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA 4026 Hummer Road Annandale, VA 22003 (703) 642-8051 www.aypo.org
CAPITOL HILL ARTS WORKSHOP 545 Seventh Street Southeast Washington, DC 20003 (202) 547-6839 www.chaw.org
THE CHILDREN'S AND YOUTH CHOIR OF CENTRAL VIRGINIA 200 Boston Avenue Lynchburg, VA 24503 (434) 528-1138 www.cantateva.org
CHILDREN'S CHORUS OF WASHINGTON 4626 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20016 (202) 237-1005 www.cchorus.homestead.com
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CLASSES & INSTRUCTION
DC YOUTH ORCHESTRA 1700 East Capitol Street Northeast Washington, DC 20003 (202) 723-1612 www.dcyop.org
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF MUSIC 10450 Auto Park Avenue Bethesda, MD 20817 (301) 365-5888 www.ismw.org
WASHINGTON CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC 1 Westmoreland Circle Bethesda, MD 20816 (301) 320-2770 www.washingtonconservatory.org
WASHINGTON YOUTH CHOIR 733 Eighth Street Northwest Washington, DC 20001 (202) 293-7508 www.washingtonyouthchoir.org
LEVINE SCHOOL OF MUSIC 2801 Upton Street Northwest Washington, DC 20008 (202) 686-8000 www.levineschool.org
MCLEAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC 6723 Whittier Avenue, Suite L5 McLean, VA 22101 (703) 448-2743 www.mcleanmusic.com
THE MUSIC SCHOOL AT JAMMIN' JAVA 227 Maple Avenue Vienna, VA 22180 (703) 371-5618 www.themusicschoolonline.com
MUSICAL EXPRESSIONS 10503 Redosier Court Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 530-7757 www.musicalexpressions.com
OTTLEY MUSIC SCHOOL 6525 Belcrest Road, Building 3, Suite G-20 Hyattsville, MD 20782 (301) 454-0991 www.ottleymusic.org
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Dancers performing with THE WASHINGTON SCHOOL OF BALLET. See listing on page 32.
CLASSES & INSTRUCTION
Sewing SEW SPECIAL STUDIO 289 Garber Way Woodbridge, VA 22192 (703) 497-0384 www.sewspecialstudio.com
Theatre Arts ADVENTURE THEATRE 7300 MacArthur Boulevard Glen Echo, MD 20812 (301) 634-2270 www.adventuretheatre.org
ARENA STAGE 1101 Sixth Street Southwest Washington, DC 20024 (202) 554-9066 www.arenastage.org
FOLGER SHAKESPEARE LIBRARY: HIGH SCHOOL FELLOWS PROGRAM 201 East Capitol Street Southeast Washington, DC 20003 (202) 675-0395 www.folger.edu
FOLGER SHAKESPEARE LIBRARY: SHAKESPEARE'S SISTERS 201 East Capitol Street Southeast Washington, DC 20003 (202) 675-0395 www.folger.edu
IMAGINATION STAGE 4908 Auburn Avenue Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 280-1660 www.imaginationstage.org
SHAKESPEARE THEATRE 516 Eighth Street Southeast Washington, DC 20003 (202) 547-5688 www.shakespearetheatre.org
THE THEATRE LAB SCHOOL 733 Eighth Street Northwest Washington, DC 20001 (202) 824-0449 www.theatrelab.org
WASHINGTON REVELS 531 Dale Drive Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 587-3835 www.revelsdc.org
Visual Arts ARLINGTON ARTS CENTER 3550 Wilson Boulevard Arlington, VA 22201 (703) 248-6800 www.arlingtonartscenter.org
THE ART LEAGUE 105 North Union Street Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 683-2323 www.theartleague.org
BLACK ROCK ARTS CENTER 12901 Town Commons Drive Germantown, MD 20874 (301) 528-2260 www.blackrockcenter.org
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SPORTS & FITNESS
SPORTS & FITNESS
CREATE ARTS CENTER 816 Thayer Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 588-2787 www.createartscenter.org
Archery THE ARCHERY PROGRAM 7700 Bull Run Drive Centreville, VA 20121 (571) 215-4403 www.thearcheryprogram.net
GAITHERSBURG ARTS BARN 311 Kent Square Road Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (301) 258-6394 www.gaithersburgmd.gov
HARMONY HALL REGIONAL CENTER 10701 Livingston Road Fort Washington, MD 20744 (301) 203-6070 www.pgparks.com
Baseball ARLINGTON LITTLE LEAGUE P.O. Box 3755 Arlington, VA 22203 (703) 351-5111 www.arlingtonlittleleague.org
MONTPELIER ARTS CENTER 9652 Muirkirk Road Laurel, MD 20708 (301) 377-7800 www.pgparks.com
BETHESDA CHEVY CHASE BASEBALL
NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART
5420 Butler Road Bethesda, MD 20816 (301) 229-2724 www.bcbaseball.com
Fourth Street and Constitution Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20565 (202) 789-3030 www.nga.gov
NORTHWEST WASHINGTON LITTLE LEAGUE
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION: FREER GALLERY OF ART 1050 Independence Avenue Southwest Washington, DC 20439 (202) 633-4880 www.asia.si.edu
WASHINGTON STUDIO SCHOOL 2129 S Street Northwest Washington, DC 20008 (202) 234-3030 www.washingtonstudioschool.com
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P.O. Box 39071 Washington, DC 20016 (202) 000-0000 www.nwlldc.org
SPRINGFIELD LITTLE LEAGUE P.O. Box 334 Springfield, VA 22150 (703) 971-0365 www.csll.org
SPORTS & FITNESS
Basketball
Fitness
HOOP MAGIC
BUDDING YOGIS: TEEN YOGA
14810 Murdock Street Chantilly, VA 20151 (703) 268-5780 www.hoopmagicusa.com
MATRIX BASKETBALL 6417 Marlboro Pike District Heights, MD 20747 (301) 568-5010 www.matrixbasketball.net
Cheerleading COLUMBIA GYMNASTICS: CHEERLEADING CLASSES 9200 Rumsey Road, Suite 2 Columbia, MD 21045 (410) 964-2053 www.columbiagymnastics.com
Fencing
3839 Northampton Street, NW Washington, DC 20016 (202) 686-1104 www.buddingyogis.com/classes/
DREAM YOGA STUDIO 1485 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 104 McLean, VA 22101 (703) 448-9642 www.dreamyogastudio.com/yogafor-children-families.html
LOUDOUN GYMNASTICS: CONDITIONING CLASS 21586 Atlantic Boulevard, Building #110 and #130 Sterling, VA 20166 (703) 444-4791 www.loudoungymnastics.com/class_descriptions.html
YMCA OF METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON: WELLNESS 1112 16th Street, NW, Suite 720 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 797-4486 www.ymcadc.org/programs/Pages/TeenPrograms.aspx
DC FENCERS CLUB 9330 Fraser Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 562-1990 www.dcfencing.com
DC FENCERS CLUB: FENCING CAMP 9330 Fraser Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 562-1990 www.dcfencing.com/?page_id=144
VIRGINIA ACADEMY OF FENCING 5401-B Port Royal Road Springfield, VA 22151 (703) 321-4922 www.vafinc.com/programs.php#youthfencing
Gymnastics APEX GYMNASTICS 741 Miller Drive, SE Leesburg, VA 20175 (703) 777-5344 www.apexgymn.com
APOLLO GYMNASTICS 12700 Apollo Drive Woodbridge, VA 22193 (703) 580-9144 www.apollogymnasticsva.com
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SPORTS & FITNESS
Students practice jump shots with MATRIX BASKETBALL. See listing on page 37.
CHANTILLY GYMNASTICS 14088 K Sullyfield Circle Chantilly, VA 20151 (703) 378-4966 www.chantillyacademy.com
COLUMBIA GYMNASTICS 9200 Rumsey Road, Suite 2 Columbia, MD 21045 (410) 964-2053 www.columbiagymnastics.com
DELAWARE VALLEY GYMNASTICS ACADEMY 3011 Philmont Avenue Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 (215) 938-0900 www.delvalgymnastics.com/ recclassespreteam.html
DULLES GYMNASTICS 45449 Severn Way, Suite 101 Sterling, VA 20166 (703) 627-2294 www.dullesgymnasticsacademy.com/ programs.html
DYNAMITE GYMNASTICS CENTER 4956 Boiling Brook Parkway Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 770-2700 www.dynamitegc.com/camp.php
FREDERICK GYMNASTICS 4604 Wedgewood Blvd Frederick, MD 21703 (301) 695-9414 www.frederickgymnastics.com/Get-Fit-Adult.html
HILLS GYMNASTICS DOBRE GYMNASTICS ACADEMY 9168 Gaither Road Gaithersburg, MD 20877 (301) 793-8496 www.dobregymnastics.com/2.html
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7557 Lindbergh Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (301) 840-5900 www.hillsgymnastics.com/classes.html
SPORTS & FITNESS
LOUDOUN GYMNASTICS
LITTLE BURGUNDY FARM STABLES
21586 Atlantic Boulevard, Building #110 and #130 Sterling, VA 20166 (703) 444-4791 www.loudoungymnastics.com/ class_descriptions.html
5715 Sable Drive Alexandria, VA 22303 (571) 265-6684 www.littleburgundyfarm.com
MARVATOTS ‘N’ TEENS 5636 Randolph Road Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 468-9181 www.marvatotsnteens.com
SKYVIEW GYMNASTICS 2603 Back Acre Circle Mount Airy, MD 21771 (301) 829-7998 www.skyviewgymnastics.com/ classes_team_programs.htm
MEADOWBROOK STABLES 8200 Meadowbrook Lane Chevy Chase, MD 20815 (301) 589-9025 www.meadowbrookstables.com
REDDEMEADE EQUESTRIAN CENTER 1701 Ednor Road Silver Spring, MD 20905 (301) 421-4481 www.reddemeade.com
ROCK CREEK HORSE CENTER
Horseback Riding
5100 Glover Road Northwest Washington, DC 20015(202) 362-0117 www.rockcreekhorsecenter.com
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF EQUESTRIAN SCIENCES
ROCK CREEK PARK HORSE CENTER
19844 James Monroe Highway Leesburg, VA 20175 (703) 779-8082 www.aaesva.com
CAMP OLYMPIA 5511 Muncaster Mill Road Rockville, MD 20855 (301) 926-9281 www.camp-olympia.com
COLUMBIA HORSE CENTER 10400 Gorman Road Laurel, MD 20723 (301) 776-5850 www.columbiahorsecenter.com
5100 Glover Road Washington, DC 20015 (202) 362-0117 www.rockcreekhorsecenter.com/ fall_term_group.htm
WHEATON PARK STABLES 1101 Glenallan Ave Wheaton, MD 20902 (301) 622-2424 www.wheatonparkstables.com/group_lessons
WOODLAWN STABLES 8907 Richmond Highway Alexandria, VA 22309 (703) 780-4344 www.woodlawnstables.com
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SPORTS & FITNESS
Lacrosse
Soccer
ARLINGTON YOUTH LACROSSE CLUB
ALEXANDRIA SOCCER ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 5200 Arlington, VA 22205 (703) 524-4529 www.aylc.org
P.O. Box 25996 Alexandria, VA 22313 (703) 684-KICK (5425) www.alexandria-soccer.com
Martial Arts YMCA OF METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON 1112 16th Street, NW, Suite 720 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 797-4486 www.ymcadc.org/programs/Pages/ TeenPrograms.aspx
Multi-sport KOA SPORTS 6903 Rannoch Road Bethesda, MD www.koasports.org
SPORTS ON THE HILL 713 Massachusetts Avenue Northeast Washington, DC 20002 (202) 543-4582 www.sportsonthehill.com
ARLINGTON SOCCER ASSOCIATION 5210 Wilson Boulevard Arlington, VA 22205 (703) 527-0157 www.arlingtonsoccer.com
BETHESDA SOCCER P.O. Box 34225 West Bethesda, MD 20827 (703) 304-7867 www.bethesdasoccer.org
HERNDON YOUTH SOCCER 1301 Grant Street Herndon, VA 20170 (703) 318-8552 www.herndonyouthsoccer.org
LA PLATA YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 1552 La Plata, MD 20646 (301) 609-7800 www.lpysa.netfirms.com
LOUDOUN SOCCER
Sailing DC SAIL 236 Massachusetts Avenue, NE, Suite 410 Washington, DC 20002 (202) 547-1250 www.dcsail.org/high-school
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P.O. Box 1358 Leesburg, VA 20177 (703) 777-9977 www.loudounsoccer.com
MARYLAND STATE YOUTH SOCCER 303 Najoles Road Millersville, MD 21108 (410) 987-7898 www.msysa.org
SPORTS & FITNESS
MCLEAN YOUTH SOCCER
VIRGINIA YOUTH SOCCER
P.O. Box 724 McLean, VA 22101 (703) 506-8068 www.mcleansoccer.org
2239 D Tackett's Mill Drive Woodbridge, VA 22193 (703) 494-0030 www.vysa.com
MONTGOMERY SOCCER INC.
WASHINGTON AREA GIRLS SOCCER LEAGUE
7650 Standish Place, Suite 108 Rockville, MD 20855 (301) 762-4674 www.msisoccer.org
PRINCE WILLIAM SOCCER 14716 Minnieville Road Woodbridge, VA 22193 (703) 670-6061 www.pwsi.org
STERLING YOUTH SOCCER P.O. Box 650098 Sterling, VA 20165 (703) 729-8727 www.sysa.net
STODDERT YOUTH SOCCER P.O. Box 39203 Washington, DC 20016 (202) 338-1810 www.stoddert.com
URBANA SOCCER ASSOCIATION 12218 South Debkay Court Monrovia, MD 21770 (301) 865-4600 www.urbanasoccer.org
VIENNA YOUTH SOCCER P.O. Box 993 Vienna, VA 22183 (703) 476-4075 www.vys.org
1817 Emory Road Reisterstown, MD 21136 (410) 374-8430 www.wagsl.com
WASHINGTON FREEDOM 18031 Central Park Circle Boyds, MD 20841 (240) 449-1600 www.washingtonfreedom.com
Swimming YMCA OF METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON 1112 16th Street, NW, Suite 720 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 797-4486 www.ymcadc.org/programs/aquatics/ Pages/default.aspx
Tennis THE TENNIS CENTER 5200 Paint Branch Parkway College Park, MD 20740 (301) 779-8000 www.thetccp.com/index.php/programs/ junior-programs
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TUTORING & TEST PREP
TUTORING & TEST PREP AD ALTA TUTORING 3410 11th Street NW Washington, DC 20010 (202) 271-4920 www.adaltatutoring.com
ASHLEY TUTORS 5247 Wisconsin Avenue Washington, DC 20015 (240) 780-3233 www.ashleytutors.com
CAPITAL EDUCATORS 5640 Nicholson Lane, Suite 226 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 881-7700 www.capitaleducators.com
CAPITAL TUTORING 1600 Chain Bridge Road McLean, VA 22101 (703) 854-1418 www.capitaltutoring.com
CH GLOBAL STRATEGIES, LLC
ENRICHMENT CENTERS 6109 Broad Street Bethesda, MD 20816 (301) 229-8000 www.enrichmentcenters.com
GEORGETOWN LEARNING CENTER CHARLOTTESVILLE 501 Faulconer Drive, Suite 1B Charlottesville, VA 22903 (434) 296-5111 www.learnglc.com
GEORGETOWN LEARNING CENTER GREAT FALLS 756 Walker Road Great Falls, VA 22066 (703) 759-3624 www.learnglc.com
GEORGETOWN LEARNING CENTER MCLEAN 1483 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 203 McLean, VA 22101 (703) 288-2808 www.learnglc.com
GREAT TUTORING LLC
2126 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington, DC 20008 (202) 538-9031
8010 Old Keene Mill Road Springfield, VA 22152 (571) 276-3863 www.greattutoring.com
DALBY TEST PREP
INNOVATIVE STUDY TECHNIQUES
1401 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 102 McLean, VA 22101 (703) 356-2728 www.dalbytestprep.com
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9701 Apollo Drive, Suite 221 Largo, MD 20774 (301) 772-0517 www.innovativetestprep.com
VACATION WEEK CAMPS
KNOWLEDGE UNIVERSE
VINT HILL ACADEMY
1101 New York Avenue NW, Suite 620 Washington, DC 20005 (202) 336-8900 www.kueducation.com
4151 Weeks Drive Warrenton, VA 20187 (703) 468-1008 www.vinthillacademy.com
PREP MATTERS
ZEE TUTORING
8120 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 850 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 951-0350 www.prepmatters.com
6663-B Old Dominion Drive McLean, VA 22101 (703) 288-3360 www.zeetutoring.com
PRESTIGE TUTORS 6830 Elm Street McLean, VA 22101 (703) 893-1135 www.prestigetutors.com
RLK TEST PREP
VACATION WEEK CAMPS CULINARIA COOKING SCHOOL: VACATION CAMP
7735 Old Georgetown Road, Suite 110 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 656-0900 www.rlkprep.com
110 Pleasant Street , NW Vienna, VA 22180 (703) 865-7920 www.culinariacookingschool.com/ holidaycamp2011.aspx
STRATEGY TUTORING
HILLS GYMNASTICS: VACATION CAMP
1875 I Street NW Washington, DC 20008 (202) 596-6223 www.strategytutoring.com
TOP TEST PREP 4301 East West Highway Bethesda, MD 20814 (202) 386-6710 www.toptestprep.com
CAMPS
7557 Lindbergh Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (301) 840-5900 www.hillsgymnastics.com/camps.html
LOUDOUN GYMNASTICS: VACATION CAMP 21586 Atlantic Boulevard, Building #110 and #130 Sterling, VA 20166 (703) 444-4791 www.loudoungymnastics.com/camps.html
TRANSEMANTICS 1337 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036 (202) 686-5610 www.transemantics.com
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Index
There are plenty of instructive classes and activities, and residential programs of study in and around Washington DC.
ADVERTISERS 17 Holton-Arms School
25 Baldwin Educational Consulting 31 Ballet Royale Institute of Maryland
FEATURED LISTINGS
31 Ballet Teatro Internacional
25 A Second Opinion
12 The Barnesville School
29 ACA Virginias
12 The Barrie School
12 Academy of the Holy Cross
25 Bass Educational Services, LLC
30 Academy of Theatrical Arts
33 BBYO: Jewish Youth Leadership Network
42 AD Alta Tutoring
33 Berlitz Language Center
35 Adventure Theatre
36 Bethesda Chevy Chase Baseball
24 AHP Educational Consulting
40 Bethesda Soccer
12 Alexandria Country Day School
35 Black Rock Arts Center
40 Alexandria Soccer Association
12 The Boys' Latin School of Maryland
33 Alliance Francaise
13 Broadwater Academy
39 American Academy of Equestrian Sciences
13 Browne Academy
31 American Dance Institute
13 The Bryn Mawr School
33 American Youth Philharmonic Orchestra
37 Budding Yogis: Teen Yoga
24 AMG Educational Consultants
13 Bullis School
37 Apex Gymnastics
13 Burgundy Farm Country Day School
37 Apollo Gymnastics
13 Butler School
36 The Archery Program
13 The Calverton School
35 Arena Stage
39 Camp Olympia
35 Arlington Arts Center
13 Cape Henry Collegiate School
36 Arlington Little League
42 Capital Educators
40 Arlington Soccer Association
42 Capital Tutoring
40 Arlington Youth Lacrosse Club
33 Capitol Hill Arts Workshop
35 The Art League
14 Capitol Hill Day School
25 Arts Accredit
31 Capitol Movement, Inc.
28 ArtsBridge, LLC
30 Casa Italiana School
42 Ashley Tutors
22 Center for Cultural Interchange: HS Abroad
30 Audubon Naturalist Society
35 Center for the Arts
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INDEX
42 CH Global Strategies, LLC
43 Culinaria Cooking School: Vacation Camp
38 Chantilly Gymnastics
31 Culkin School of Irish Dance
14 Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School
42 Dalby Test Prep
14 Chelsea School
31 Dance Academy of Loudoun
25 Cheri Barad Education Consulting
31 Dance Company
14 Chesapeake Bay Academy
31 Dance Factory
33 The Children's and Youth Choir of Central Virginia
31 Dance Place
33 Children's Chorus of Washington
31 DC Dance Collective
14 Christ Episcopal School
37 DC Fencers Club
31 CityDance
40 DC Sail
25 Clare Anderson Consulting, LLC
34 DC Youth Orchestra
31 Classical Ballet Theatre
38 Delaware Valley Gymnastics Academy
23 Coastal Studies for Girls
15 DeMatha Catholic High School
25 College Bound
38 Dobre Gymnastics Academy
25 College-Bound Consulting, LLC
37 Dream Yoga Studio
26 CollegeBound
38 Dulles Gymnastics
25 College Explorations, LLC
26 Dunbar Educational Consultants, LLC
25 College Planning Service, Inc.
26 Dwellworks LLC
25 College Prep, Inc.
38 Dynamite Gymnastics Center
25 CollegeApplicationEssayCoach.com
15 Edmund Burke School
38 Columbia Gymnastics
26 Educational Guidance Service
37 Columbia Gymnastics: Cheerleading Classes
26 Ellen Aronis Heard, Inc.
39 Columbia Horse Center
42 Enrichment Centers
15 Commonwealth Academy
29 The Enrichment Centers: After-School Programs
15 Congressional Schools of Virginia
26 EqualApp
15 Connelly School of the Holy Child
26 Fairfax Psychological and Educational Consultants
31 Conservatory Ballet Academy
15 The Field School
23 Conserve School
15 Flint Hill School
30 Cook
35 Folger Shakespeare Library: High School Fellows Program
30 Cookology 36 CREATE Arts Center 26 Creative College Connections 30 CulinAerie 30 Culinaria Cooking School
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35 Folger Shakespeare Library: Shakespeare's Sisters 38 Frederick Gymnastics 15 Fredericksburg Academy 15 French International School
INDEX
15 Friends Meeting School
29 Independent School Options
15 Friends School of Baltimore
17 Indian Creek School
26 Gail H. Ross
42 Innovative Study Techniques
36 Gaithersburg Arts Barn
29 Intern Lady
15 Georgetown Day School
33 International Center for Language Studies
42 Georgetown Learning Center - Charlottesville
33 International Language Institute
42 Georgetown Learning Center - Great Falls
34 International School of Music
42 Georgetown Learning Center - McLean
32 James School of Dance Arts
15 Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School
17 Jemicy School
15 German School Washington, D.C.
32 Joy of Motion Dance Center
16 Gesher Jewish Day School of Northern Virginia
26 Judi Robinovitz Associates Educational Consulting
16 Gilman School
30 Just Cakes
30 Glen Echo Park
17 Katherine Thomas School
31 Glen Echo Park: Dance Technique and Movement
17 The Key School
16 Glenelg Country School
17 The Kingsbury Day School
33 Goethe-Institut
32 Kirov Academy of Ballet
16 Gonzaga College High School
26 Know Your Options
16 Grace Episcopal Day School
43 Knowledge Universe
42 Great Tutoring LLC
40 Koa Sports
16 Green Acres School
27 Kosierowski Education Group
16 Green Hedges School
30 L'Academie de Cuisine
16 Hampton Roads Academy
40 La Plata Youth Soccer Association
32 Hankook Driving School
17 Lab School of Washington
36 Harmony Hall Regional Center
17 Landon School
30 Headfirst Gamers
17 The Langley School
17 The Heights School
33 Latin American Youth Center
40 Herndon Youth Soccer
27 Leslie Kent Consulting
17 Highland School
34 Levine School of Music
17 The Hill School
39 Little Burgundy Farm Stables
38 Hills Gymnastics
27 Lori Potts-Dupre
43 Hills Gymnastics: Vacation Camp
18 Loudoun Country Day School
17 Holton-Arms School
39 Loudoun Gymnastics
37 Hoop Magic
43 Loudoun Gymnastics: Vacation Camp
35 Imagination Stage
40 Loudoun Soccer 27 Major in You 18 Maret School
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INDEX
18 Maret School
32 Operation Understanding DC
39 MarVaTots 'n' Teens
34 Ottley Music School
40 Maryland State Youth Soccer
19 The Park School of Baltimore
32 Maryland Youth Ballet
19 Parkmont School
18 Maryvale Preparatory School
27 Patricia Murphy Associates
18 Mater Dei School
19 Paul VI Catholic High School
37 Matrix Basketball
32 Perfect Pointe Dance Studio
18 McLean School of Maryland
27 Popp & Associates, LLC
34 McLean School of Music
28 PortfolioPrep
41 McLean Youth Soccer
32 Potomac Dance Centre
39 Meadowbrook Stables
32 Potomac Driving School
41 Montgomery Soccer Inc.
20 The Potomac School
36 Montpelier Arts Center
43 Prep Matters
34 The Music School at Jammin' Java
43 Prestige Tutors
34 Musical Expressions
41 Prince William Soccer
29 MVP College Funding, LLC
20 Queen Anne School
18 Nansemond-Suffolk Academy
39 Reddemeade Equestrian Center
18 National Cathedral School
20 Richard Milburn High School, Inc.
36 National Gallery of Art
22 Riverside Military Academy (RMA)
30 Naturalist Center
43 RLK Test Prep
19 The New Community School
39 Rock Creek Horse Center
19 New Hope Academy
39 Rock Creek Park Horse Center
19 The Nora School
32 Rock Driving School
19 Norfolk Academy
20 Roland Park Country School
19 Norfolk Collegiate School
20 The Salisbury School
19 North Cross School
20 Sanford School
36 Northwest Washington Little League
28 School Counseling Group
19 Norwood School
28 School Search Group, LLC
19 Notre Dame Academy
20 Severn School
19 Notre Dame Preparatory School
35 Sew Special Studio
19 Oakcrest School
35 Shakespeare Theatre
19 Oakwood School
20 Sheridan School
23 Ocean Classroom: Discovery HS Semester at Sea
20 Sidwell Friends School
27 One-on-One College Consulting
20 The Siena School
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INDEX
39 Skyview Gymnastics
29 Vinik Educational Placement Services, Inc.
36 Smithsonian Institution: Freer Gallery of Art
43 Vint Hill Academy
33 Smithsonian Institution: Latino Center
37 Virginia Academy of Fencing
40 Sports on the Hill
21 Virginia Beach Friends School
36 Springfield Little League
41 Virginia Youth Soccer
20 St. Andrew's Episcopal School
21 Wakefield School
20 St. Anselm's Abbey School
29 Walker Admissions Consulting
20 St. Catherine's School
41 Washington Area Girls Soccer League
21 St. Christopher's School
33 Washington Conservatory of Music
21 St. John's College High School
22 Washington Episcopal School
21 St. John's Episcopal School
41 Washington Freedom
21 St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School
22 Washington International School
21 St. Paul's School for Boys
22 Washington Jesuit Academy
21 St. Paul's School for Girls
22 Washington Middle School for Girls
21 St. Stephen's & St. Agnes School
35 Washington Revels
28 Starr & Chapman, Inc.
32 The Washington School of Ballet
28 Start Early: College & Career Planning Service
36 Washington Studio School
41 Sterling Youth Soccer
22 Washington Waldorf School
21 The Steward School
34 Washington Youth Choir
41 Stoddert Youth Soccer
22 Westminster School
21 Stone Ridge School of The Sacred Heart
39 Wheaton Park Stables
43 Strategy Tutoring
39 Woodlawn Stables
21 Tandem Friends School
22 The Woods Academy
21 The Tatnall School
22 Worcester Preparatory School
28 Tedeschi Educational Consulting, LLC
29 The Writer's Center
41 The Tennis Center
40 YMCA of Metropolitan Washington: Martial Arts
35 The Theatre Lab School
41 YMCA of Metropolitan Washington: Swimming
28 Top Colleges
37 YMCA of Metropolitan Washington: Wellness
28 Top Test Prep
43 Zee Tutoring
21 Tower Hill School 43 Transemantics 32 Urban Alliance 41 Urbana Soccer Association 41 Vienna Youth Soccer
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