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Alexandria

The Youth Sports Office offers youth football, basketball, cheerleading, volleyball, baseball, softball and track and field. For more information call: 703.838.4345. Only City of Alexandria residents are eligble to participate.

Please visit the website at Alexandria Parks & Recreation

Annandale

Annandale Boys' & Girls' Club, Inc. provides a variety of recreational and competitive sports activities including but not limited to: basketball, lacrosse, soccer, t-ball, cheerleading and football. For more information email abgc@abgc.org.

Please visit the website at Annandale Boys and Girls Club

Arlington

Offering youth baseball, football, cheerleading, lacrosse, soccer, softball and wrestling. Call 703.228.1801 for more information.

Please visit the website at Arlington County Parks & Recreation

21750 Red Rum Drive, Ashburn

Athletic Revolution in Ashburn offers classes in soccer, football, lacrosse, performance and fitness classes for 18 months to 18 years.

Classes include: Soccer I, Soccer I Advanced, Soccer II, Lacrosse, Lacrosse Advanced, Football, Speed & Agility and Performance Training.

Please visit the website at Athletic Revolution Ashburn

Serving Burke, Annandale and Springfield

Braddock Road Youth Club (BRYC) provides both travel and house soccer programs for U4 (mini-kickers) to U19 boys and girls. BRYC also offers volleyball, cheerleading, rugby, baseball, basketball, football and softball programs.

Please visit the website at Braddock Road Youth Club

Burke

Burke Athletic Club (BAC) provides both travel and house soccer programs for U4 through U19 boys and girls. Burke also offers field hockey, volleyball, fencing, lacrosse and futsal.

For general questions, please email Burkeathletic@aol.com.

Please visit the website at Burke Athletic Club

Burke

Walk-ins are accepted at this indoor facility where you can take on their rock climbing wall. Climbers must be ages 5 and up.

Please visit the website at Burke Racquet & Swim Club

5511 Muncaster Mill Rd., Rockville

Camp Olympia offers a year-round horseback riding program for kids ages 5 and up with all levels of experience. Facilities include an indoor ring, an outdoor lighted ring and more. Call 301.926.9281 for more information.

Please visit the website at Camp Olympia

3033 Waldorf Market Place, Waldorf

The Capital Clubhouse is home to a 90,000 square foot year round sports center which hosts an NHL-size ice rink, a rock climbing wall and party rooms. They offer public skating, learn to skate, ice hockey and figure skating. Birthday party packages are also available.

Call 301.932.4348 for more information.

Please visit the website at Capital Clubhouse Recreation Center

Arlington

The Capitol Steps Synchronized Skating Team offers four teams -- beginner, juvenile, intermediate and novice. For more information, contact Coach Monica Schultz at 703.365.0677.

Please visit the website at Capitol Steps Synchronized Skating Team

Chantilly

The Chantilly Youth Association administers 13 different sports programs including baseball, basketball, soccer, softball, tennis, track, cheerleading, football, lacrosse and wrestling. Email administrator@chantillyyouth.org for more information.

Please visit the website at Chantilly Youth Association

Falls Church

The City of Falls Church Parks & Recreation offers year-round classes for all ages and interest levels. An OK favorite is dance class with Ms. Culpeper. Choose from sports, dance, music, art and more. They have a quarterly catalog with priority registration for residents and then non-residents may register.

Please visit the website at City of Falls Church Parks & Recreation

Silver Spring

Children ages 7 and up are welcome to learn the Olympic sport of fencing in a safe, friendly atmosphere at DC Fencers Club in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Beginning students get a fun introduction to fencing through games, teamwork exercises, fitness activities, and footwork and bladework drills. Visit www.dcfencing.com for specific information on classes and registration.

Please visit the website at DC Fencers Club

Arlington

DCFooty Kids is a junior Australian football program for girls and boys aged 5 to 16. The program includes clinics to introduce the game through fun games and activities as well as organized non-contact games.

Please visit the website at DCFooty Kids

21610 Atlantic Blvd., Sterling, 703.430.9966

The Dulles SportsPlex has 79,000 sq. ft. of sporting activity for ages 3 1/2 and up. Kids and adults can participate in youth leagues (Futsal, roller hockey, volleyball, boys & girls lacrosse and soccer). They also offer camps during winter, spring and summer breaks.

Birthday (or other types) of party packages are available with a variety of prices. Call 703-430-9966 to check availability.

Please visit the website at Dulles SportsPlex

Fairfax County Park Authority offers fitness, tumbling, gymnastics, skating, soccer and swimming classes. Parent and child can participate in soccer, basketball, gym jam, and ballet classes. Call 703.222.4664 to register or request a copy for Parktakes for the class listings and schedules.

Please visit the website at Fairfax County Park Authority

Fairfax

Fairfax Police Youth Club (FPYC) provides travel and house soccer programs for U4 through U19 boys and girls. FPYC also offers basketball, cheerleading, field hockey, football, lacrosse, rugby, running, t-ball, softball, volleyball and wrestling.

Please visit the website at Fairfax Police Youth Club

Locations throughout the DC metro area

Fit Kids, the areas leading sports camp and fitness class provider, offers fitness and sports classes to children ages toddlers to 12. Classes/camps are offered at private schools, preschools, area recreation centers and community centers throughout the year. Fit Kids will help children gain fitness and sports skills, while improving confidence and self-esteem. Classes include Mommy & Me, Soccer, T-Ball, Floor Hockey, Fit Kids Fitness, Gymnastics, and more! Check us out at http://fitkids123.com/ or call 703-803-6194.

Want your child to attend FREE classes all year? Help us set up a FREE Fit Kid's Demo Class at your child's school.

Become our Fan on Facebook!

Please visit the website at Fit Kids

Alexandria

The Fort Hunt Youth Athletic Association offers programs in Football & Cheerleading, Softball, Basketball, Baseball, Lacrosse and Rugby. For more information call 703.758.4645.

Please visit the website at Fort Hunt Youth Athletic Association

1845 Brookfield Ct., Frederick

The Frederick Indoor Sports Center is host to a variety of indoor sports activities. They offer a homeschool gym class as well as indoor youth soccer.

Please visit the website at Frederick Indoor Sports Center

9100 Freedom Center Blvd., Manassas

Freedom Center's sports classes offer an introduction to fundamental techniques and skills while interacting in a group setting to promote individual and team development. A variety of classes are offered for children between the ages of 2 ½ to 16. Indoor soccer, tennis, gymnastics, t-ball, football, volleyball, home school programs, and Tae Kwon Do are only a few of the many classes offered throughout the year!

If you have any questions please contact ameiklej@gmu.edu or call 703-993-8551.

Please visit the website at Freedom Center

DC metro area

Funfit Family Fitness combines the two most important things in a child's life, family and having fun, and this combination is part of all the programs that make Funfit kids fit, healthy and learning to maintain a healthy lifestyle for years to come.

Offering a variety of fitness classes for ages 1-10yrs, as well as personal training for families, we encourage kids through all-inclusive, non-competitive programming. We include all kids of all skill levels, abilities and gender. Special Needs are mainstreamed to enhance and optimize their fitness experience. All kids build self esteem and confidence through an "I can do it" approach. Certified trainers that are focused on one goal, keeping our kids healthy, happy and having fun. Join us for a free class and discover with your child, how much fun fitness can be!

Call 888-8-FUNFIT for more information.

Please visit the website at Funfit Family Fitness

Rockville

Go Ape is a treetop adventure for kids ages 10+. They build giant obstacle courses up in the trees using ladders, walkways, bridges and tunnels made of wood, rope and super-strong wire, and top it all off with the world's best zip lines.

Please visit the website at Go Ape!

Washington DC Metro area

Headfirst provides the best summer camps, winter & spring break camps, year-round sports clinics & after school programs for children ages 3 to 18 in the Washington DC area.

Looking for fun-filled, professionally run summer camps in Washington, DC or nearby Maryland and Virginia? Headfirst offers Day Camps for children ages 3 to 14 including arts & crafts, dance, swimming, magic, Spanish, cooking & scientific discovery! Our popular sports summer camps for children ages 4 to 14 include basketball, baseball, lacrosse, dance & soccer camps for all levels. We also offer overnight summer camps for kids ages 9 to 18.

If you'­re searching for baseball, soccer, lacrosse or basketball clinics, look no further! We also offer coaching for individual & team instruction, as well as year-round recreational & travel sports leagues for both young athletes & adults. Our well-known national college recruiting showcase camps are unparalleled.

Please visit the website at Headfirst

814 Ferndale Avenue, Herndon, VA, 703.787.7300

Discover the Herndon Community Center - we've got everything you need. A fitness room, 25-yard indoor pool and spa, racquetball courts, indoor tennis, full-size gymnasium, fitness classes and recreation programs for all ages. We can even plan your next birthday party. Preschool arts and crafts classes are available for ages 3 to 5 with parent or guardian. There's no initiation fee and no contracts - just drop in anytime or take advantage of our money-saving passes.

Please visit the website at Herndon Community Center

Serving the DC metro area

i9 Sports offers sports programs for youth age 3-14 in Bethesda, Rockville, and Olney as well as all over the DC Metro Area. Our leagues and clinics in flag football, basketball, soccer and cheerleading allow children to have fun while learning a sport and teamwork.

i9 SPORTS - AN EXPERIENCE BEYOND THE GAME

Please visit the website at i9 Sports

44710 Cape Court, #128, Ashburn, 703.858.9901

Jumping Jack Sports is a "family oriented sports center that uses state of the art technology to promote healthy and active lifestyles in children."

They offer classes for ages 2 through 13, birthday parties, open gym and more.

Call 703.858.9901 for more information.

Please visit the website at Jumping Jack Sports

Program sites in DC, VA, and MD

KEEN is a national, nonprofit volunteer-led organization that provides one-to-one recreational opportunities for children and young adults with special needs -- developmental and physical disabilities -- at no cost to their families and caregivers.

KEEN programs take place all over the DC metro area. Go online to find one near you.

Please visit the website at KEEN Greater DC (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now)

Arlington

Kettler Capitals Iceplex is the state-of-the-art skating facility located atop the Ballston Common Mall in Arlington. It is the training center for the Washington Capitals and features two indoor NHL-sized ice rinks open to the public. Kettler offers learn-to-skate lessons for children and adults, public skate hours, learn-to-play hockey lessons, and youth and adult hockey leagues.

Check website for hours and pricing.

Please visit the website at Kettler Capitals Iceplex

Serving the DC metro area

KOA Sports is "the leader of boys and girls sports in the Washington Metropolitan area." They offer instruction in basketball, softball, flag football, hockey, lacrosse, baseball as well as summer camps.

Most programs are held in Maryland. For more information call 301.229.PLAY.

Please visit the website at KOA Sports

Lake Ridge

Lake Ridge Parks and Recreation Association provides instructional leagues for boys and girls in soccer, flag football, t-ball, coach pitch, and a British soccer camp. For more information call 703.491.2154.

Please visit the website at Lake Ridge Parks & Recreation Association

Alexandria

Lee-Mount Vernon Sports Club (LMVSC) provides both travel and house soccer program. Their teams are formed by grade groupings from kindergarten to 12th grade. They also offer a pre-K mini-kickers soccer program and basketball programs.

Find them on Facebook or call 703.799.1112.

Please visit the website at Lee-Mount Vernon Sports Club

Chevy Chase

Meadowbrook Stables has various training level programs for children ages 6 and up. "Meadowbrook Stables focuses on providing the highest level of hunter/jumper/equitation instruction for all students, with the emphasis on horsemanship and education. Our equestrians range from beginner children and adult riders to local and nationally rated junior and adult competitors."

Call 301.589.9026 for more information.

Please visit the website at Meadowbrook Stables

Montgomery County

A variety of art classes are offered through the county. Sports classes from baseball, basketball and golf to gymnastics, t-ball, soccer and softball. View their program guide online or call 240.777.6900 for more information. Classes fill up quickly, register early.

Please visit the website at Montgomery Co. Department of Rec

36688 Jeb Stuart Rd., Purcellville

The Mountain View Equestrian Center offers riding lessons, family trail rides, summer camps and birthday parties. For more information, call 540.338.0083.

Please visit the website at Mountain View Equestrian Center

Bethesda, Columbia, Frederick, Gaithersburg, Potomac, Timonium, Alexandria, Burke, Chantilly

Fun fitness, pre-gymnastics and sports classes for kids of all ages. Every My Gym class focuses on 3 different gymnastics skills weekly. We also learn a Tumbling skill in each class. Our older kid classes incorporate a different sports skill at each class. Or try our My Gym Sports class for kids aged 4 – 7 years. Every week kids learn and practice a different sport skill.

Contact us for a free trial class.

Please visit the website at My Gym

Arlington & Falls Church

PLAY by PLAY offers movement classes and camps for children between the ages of 3 and 9 in Arlington. Classes are offered as part of after-school enrichment programs at local preschools and elementary schools. Led by a former elementary PE teacher, our goals are to get children active, having fun, and developing their gross motor movements through both exploration and structured games. Children will skip, gallop, slide, jump, hop, leap, volley, throw, catch and more! They will learn about teamwork, fair play and the benefits of exercise. Mini-camps are offered throughout the year during school holidays and vacations. Both the classes and camps will help serve as the foundation for developing specialized sports skills as they get older and will provide them with a chance to learn and practice age appropriate skills in a fun environment.

Please contact Christy McIntyre at christy.playbyplay@gmail.com for a listing of current classes and camps being offered.

Laurel

"The Potomac Curling Club of the National Capital Curling Center provides curling instruction and competition for youth from elementary-age through middle and high school. The Youth Program is divided into two separate age-group sessions that meet most Sunday afternoons from late October through late March."

Please visit the website at Potomac Curling Club

Locations in Virginia & Maryland

The Potomac Speedskating Club is open to skaters of all ages and abilities. They train year round both on and off the ice.

Special beginner-only sessions are available each week, and beginner skaters are also welcome at the general practice sessions. For more information call 1-877-SKATE90.

Please visit the website at Potomac SpeedSkating Club

Prince George's County, MD

Competitive sports and sports programs for all ages. Everything from boxing, football, soccer, gymnastics, track and softball.

Please visit the website at Prince George's County Recreation

60 Southlawn Court, Rockville, 301.838.4455

The Rockville SportsPlex has 63,000 sq. ft. of sporting activity for ages 3 1/2 and up. Kids and adults can participate in youth leagues (soccer, basketball, boys & girls lacrosse, field hockey and futsal). They also offer camps during winter, spring and summer breaks.

Birthday (or other types) of party packages are available with a variety of prices. Call 301-838-4455 to check availability.

Please visit the website at Rockville SportsPlex

16923 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring

5 wooded acres of aerial fun awaits you in this ropes park "consisting of platforms installed in trees and connected by various configurations of cable, wood, rope and zip lines to form bridges."

The Adventure Park offers adventures for ages 7 and up. Call 240.389.4FUN for more information. Read the Our Kids Review.

Please visit the website at Sandy Spring Adventure Park

14005 Fitzwater Dr., Nokesville

The South Run Riding School, located in Nokesville, Virginia offers horseback riding lessons for students ages 5 and up. "You can choose your level of commitment as an equestrian." For more information call 703.594.2238

Please visit the website at South Run Riding School

Locations throughout the DC metro area.

Sportrock has locations in Alexandria and Sterling, Virginia with a variety of programs for kids 6 and up including Kid's Night, Birthday Parties, Open Belay, Junior Team and Summer Camp.

Please visit the website at SportRock

Springfield

Springfield/South County Youth Club (SYC) provides both travel and house soccer programs for U5 to U19 boys and girls. SYC also offers mini-kickers soccer, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, football, lacrosse, rugby, softball and volleyball programs. Call 703.339.3796 for more information.

Please visit the website at Springfield/South County Youth Club

4th St SE and Tingey St., Washington

TSNY Washington DC is dedicated to making flying trapeze and aerial arts available to anyone who seeks inspiration, challenge, fitness or just a couple hours of unique fun. Our mission every day is to create a safe, fun, challenging environment where our students strive to surpass limitations and more richly enjoy their lives.

Children ages 6 and up can attend classes. Call 410.459.6839 for more information.

Please visit the website at Trapeze School of New York

Locations in the DC metro area

"Upward Sports is a first-class sports experience that emphasizes healthy competition, sportsmanship, skills building and fun versus the "win-at-all-costs" mentality found in many children sports leagues."

You can search their database to find a league nearest you. Leagues include basketball, flag football, soccer, cheerleading for basketball or flag football and various camps.

Please visit the website at Upward Sports

Various locations in the DC Metro area.

So many wonderful classes are available through the YMCA. Youth soccer, gymnastics, swimming, summer camps, dance, art class and more. There are many local branches in the Washington DC, see listing below.

• Alexandria YMCA: 703.838.8085
• Arlington YMCA: 703.525.5420
• Ayrlawn YMCA: Bethesda, MD. 301.530.8500
• Bethesda/Chevy Chase YMCA: 301.530.3725
• Fairfax County Reston YMCA: 703.742.8800
• Loudoun County YMCA: 703.777.9622
• National Capital YMCA: 202.862.9622
• Prince George's County YMCA: 301.262.4342
• Silver Spring YMCA: 301.585.2120
• Upper Montgomery County YMCA: 301.948.9622

Please visit the website at YMCA