Camp · Academic · Ages 4–9 · $465/week
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Little Wars: Junior History Camp - Civil War

The Heights School · $465/week

Little Wars: Junior History Camp - Civil War is a day camp offered by The Heights School in Potomac, MD, focusing on immersive Civil War history through game...

▌ Editor's read The website https://heights.edu/camp/little-wars/ loads successfully, detailing the 'Little Wars: Junior History Camp - Civil War' as a day camp for boys entering grades 3-6. The camp is run by The Heights School, indicating a school-owned program. It focuses on teaching Civil War history through games, activities, and a field trip to a local battlefield. The camp runs for one week, from July 29 - August 2, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with an extended day option until 5:00 PM. The Heights School has a Google review rating of 4.8 stars from 104 reviews, though these reviews are for the school itself and not specifically the summer camp. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or state licensing on the camp page. The site does not explicitly state staff background check policies. Social media handles for The Heights School are @heights_school on Instagram and 'TheHeightsSchool' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 4–9

Little Wars: Junior History Camp - Civil War is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. academic content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Academic
  • Ages: 4–9
  • Hours: 9:00 am-3:00 pm
  • Address: 10400 Seven Locks Rd, Potomac, MD 20854
  • Cost notes: $265 for morning session (9am-12pm), $465 for full day (9am-3pm).

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Little Wars: Junior History Camp - Civil War

What ages does Little Wars: Junior History Camp - Civil War accept?
Little Wars: Junior History Camp - Civil War is open to children ages 4–9. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Little Wars: Junior History Camp - Civil War cost?
Little Wars: Junior History Camp - Civil War publishes $465/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Little Wars: Junior History Camp - Civil War's hours?
Little Wars: Junior History Camp - Civil War runs 9:00 am-3:00 pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Little Wars: Junior History Camp - Civil War?
Little Wars: Junior History Camp - Civil War is operated by a school program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Little Wars: Junior History Camp - Civil War provide lunch?
Little Wars: Junior History Camp - Civil War does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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