Friendship Cares Summer Camp

Ready to Enroll?

Friendship Cares is Friendship Public Charter School’s licensed extended day program operated at all six elementary campuses: Armstrong, Blow Pierce, Chamberlain, Ideal, Southeast, and Woodridge campuses.

Friendship Cares Summer Camp Enrollment Process

Friendship Cares is a fee-based licensed childcare program. The weekly fee is $75 per child (Pre-K3 and up). Childcare subsidy is available to those who qualify. ALL PARENTS must schedule an appointment online with our Eligibility Specialist.

New and Returning Students Start Here

Select and register for an 8am – 1pm academic program on our Summer Academic Programs page.

Once registered in an academic program, click here to register for the Friendship Cares Summer Camp.

Contact the Friendship Cares Compliance Manager at 202-281-1714 if you have any questions.

Important Dates

2026
  • Mar 23
    Registration Opens for Summer Learning Academy (SLA) and Extended School Year (ESY)
  • Mar 30
    Registration Opens for Friendship Cares Summer Camp
  • Apr 13-17
    Spring Break
  • Apr 20
    Registration Opens for Ninth-Grade Summer Bridge
  • May 22
    Registration Closes for Summer Learning Academy (SLA)
  • Jun 18
    Last Day of School
  • Jun 25
    First Day for all Summer Programs
  • Jul 3
    No School or Camps (holiday)
  • Jul 24
    Last Day for all Summer Programs
  • Jul 27
    Friendship Cares (aftercare) Application for the 2026-27 School Year Opens

Friendship Cares Summer Camp 2025

Theme: Galaxy Explorers Summer Camp

Galaxy Explorers Summer Camp invites students on an exciting journey through the wonders of space, science, and imagination! Designed to inspire curiosity and creativity, our camp will offer a dynamic mix of hands-on STEM experiments, arts and crafts, outdoor adventures, and interactive storytelling. Campers will blast off into themed activities exploring planets, stars, and rockets while developing problem-solving skills and teamwork. With engaging workshops, fun games, and special guest visits, Galaxy Explorers Summer Camp is the perfect place for young adventurers to learn, play, and dream beyond the stars!

In addition to the Galaxy Explorers activities, our summer camp will also offer students opportunities to enjoy traditional summer activities such as swimming and exciting field trips.

These activities will enhance the overall camp experience, providing a well-rounded and memorable summer adventure for all participants.

Locations: Armstrong, Blow Pierce, Chamberlain, Ideal, Southeast, and Woodridge

Before Care: 7:00am – 7:55am

Summer Academic Programs: 8:00am – 1:00pm (Breakfast and lunch included)

Friendship Cares Summer Camp: 1:00pm – 5:30pm

*All current Pre-K3 through 5th grade students must be enrolled in ONE of the academic programs in order to participate in the Friendship Cares Summer Camp. Please be aware that there is a separate registration process for the academic programs.

*In addition to registering for academic program, all OSSE required supplemental forms must be completed and approved before your child can be fully admitted and start the summer camp.

Questions?

Please email us at FriendshipCares@friendshipschools.org.

Friendship Cares Camp