Gymnastics and Ninja Summer Camp 2025

Join Our Gymnastics Summer Camp in Columbia, Rockville, and Clarksburg, MD

Looking for a safe, entertaining, camp experience for your child during those long summer months? We’ve got you covered! Dominique Dawes Gymnastics and Ninja Academy is offering 10 weeks of camps, to keep your child busy, happy and healthy while school is out. We offer Gymnastics, Ninja, and Junior camp options, aftercare, and half day options, to fit any schedule and budget. What are you waiting for? Join the waitlist and be the first to know when registration goes live! 

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6 year olds have the option to enroll in Junior Gymnastics or in our Rec Gymnastics or Ninja Camps.

All camps will include time for arts and crafts, team challenges, games, and more!

Camp Options

Recreational gymnastics camp is jam packed with fun! Campers will get to explore the floor and experience events like vault, bars, beam, floor and tumble track, as well as spend a portion of the day doing ninja courses and challenges. 

This camp will be held at all three locations.

Calling all Ninjas! It’s time to test your strength and agility in the rig! Campers experience multiple courses and stations, and will also get to spend some time in the gymnastics gym for extra learning and fun!

This camp will be held at our Rockville and Clarksburg locations.

Our smallest campers will get to hop, skip and jump the day away in our junior gym setup, learning about movement, group play, and the foundational moves of gymnastics. This camp is offered in a full day as well as half day format. 

This camp will be helf at all three locations. 

Tuition

Tuition

  • 425.00 per week (Full Day)
  • 250.00 per week (Half Day)

Aftercare

  • 175.00 per week

Tuition

  • 425.00 per week (Full Day)
  • 250.00 per week (Half Day)

Aftercare

  • 175.00 per week

Tuition

  • 395.00 per week (Full Day)
  • 235.00 per week (Half Day)

Aftercare

  • 150.00 per week

Camp Dates

DDGNA Camps will run for 10 weeks from June 16 to August 22, giving you 10 weeks of summer fun and peace of mind. 

  • June 16-20
  • June 23-27
  • June 30 to July 3 (No Camp July 4th- week is prorated)  
  • July 7-11
  • July 14-18
  • July 21-25
  • July 28 – August 1
  • August 4-8
  • August 11-15 
  • August 18-22

Camp hours will be 9am to 3pm, with optional aftercare (at an additional cost) from 3pm to 4:30pm.

  • June 16-20
  • June 23-27
  • June 30 to July 3 (No Camp July 4th- week is prorated) 
  • July 7-11
  • July 14-18
  • July 21-25
  • July 28 – August 1
  • August 4-8
  • August 11-15 
  • August 10-22

Camp hours will run from 9am to 3pm. Weeks 1-7 will have a half day option (9am to 12pm) for our little campers that might not be ready for a full day of camp. 

Aftercare is not offered for Junior Campers.

Camp Day Schedule

Below is a typical Camp Schedule, though times may shift or change due to the needs of the campers!

  • 9:00-9:30 Warm up Activities & Games
  • 9:30-12:00 Gymnastics, Snack, & Ninja Rotations
  • 12:00-12:30 Lunch
  • 12:30-1:00 Crafts
  • 1:00-2:00 Gymnastics & Ninja Rotations
  • 2:00-2:30 Open Gym
  • 2:30-3:00 Group Activities & Challenges

Weekly After Care

For Children Ages 6-13

Weekly and daily aftercare is available for campers participating in Ninja Camp or Recreational Gymnastics Camp for an additional cost. Please see the above “Tuition” section for pricing. 

Summer Camp FAQs

Enrollment for summer camp is by the week only.  We do offer several daily camp options throughout the school year for school holidays/closures.    

  • Cancellation requests through the end of day on May 15 will be provided a refund in full. 
  • Cancellations made after May 15, but a minimum of 30 days prior to the camp start date will be provided a credit that is valid for 6 months and can be used for any program including class tuition, open gym and camps. 
  • Cancellations made less than 30 days before the camp start date are not eligible for refund or credit, though pending availability participants can transfer enrollment to a different camp week.  See ‘Transfer Policy’ for all terms that apply.
  • Transfer requests made a minimum of 14 days prior to the start date of camp will be granted with no additional fee.
  • Transfers requested less than 14 days prior to the start date of camp will incur a $50 transfer fee.
  • All transfers are contingent upon availability at the time of request. Opportunities may be limited.
  • All transfers must take place during the same calendar year’s summer offerings.

 

We are currently in the process of updating our WL policy for 2025. Please check back at the end of February.

We are a safe, supportive, and empowering gymnastics and ninja gym for all!  Our goal is to develop your child’s self-confidence and strength while teaching quality gymnastics, fostering friendships, and building memories that will last a lifetime. By signing up for summer camp, your child will be provided an experience to grow and develop many life-long skills such as leadership, cooperation, and problem-solving outside the comforts of home.  We can’t wait to be a part of your child’s summer camp experience!

Junior Gymnastics camp is open to ages 4-6, and your child must be completely potty-trained and able to use the restroom independently to attend camp.  Recreational Gymnastics camp and Ninja camp is open to ages 6-13.  We welcome beginning through advanced level gymnasts & ninjas. 6 year olds have the option to enroll in Junior Gymnastics, Recreational Gymnastics, or Ninja camps.  

If your child has special needs, please contact us prior to registering to make sure we can provide the appropriate level of care & support for your child.  Safety is a priority, and enrolled children must be able to stay with their group, follow instructions, and cooperate with other children and staff.  An evaluation may be recommended to determine readiness. 

The schedule below is an example and not an exact schedule. Daily schedules will vary depending on type of camp (Ninja, Gymnastics, or Junior), age, and location.

 

9:00-9:30 Warm up Activities & Games

9:30-12:00 Gymnastics, Snack, & Ninja Rotations

12:00-12:30 Lunch

12:30-1:00 Crafts

1:00-2:00 Gymnastics & Ninja Rotations

2:00-2:30 Open Gym

2:30-3:00 Group Activities & Challenges

We group children by age to the best of our ability, according to the ages of the children we have attending camp each week. 

Groups are formed based on age, and we do our best to honor friend requests when possible. When forming camp groups on the first day of camp, campers will have the opportunity to let camp staff know if they would like to be grouped with a friend.  In order to foster new friendships, larger groups of friends may be placed into more than one group.

  • Drop-off: Drop-off takes place between 8:50-9:00am.  
  • Pick-up: For AM campers, pick-up takes place at 12pm. For full day campers, pick-up takes place between 2:50-3:00pm.
  • Extended care: For those enrolled in extended care, hours are from 3:00-4:30 pm.  Parents can pick up any time during this window. 
  • Parents must sign their child in & out at the front desk. Late pickups will result in a $30 fee.

Athletic attire is required.  Leggings, shorts, tanks, and leotards are welcome.  All tops must cover the midriff and be fitted or tucked in (to keep children safe when going upside down). Long hair must be pulled back into a ponytail or braids.  There are no shoes or socks worn by gymnasts in the gym area, but make sure to bring or wear sneakers daily for when the campers utilize the Ninja gym (both Ninja camp and Rec Gymnastics Camp will spend time in both spaces). 

Not permitted: two piece or midriff clothing, skirts/dresses (including leotards with skirts attached), clothing with buttons/zippers/strings, hair bows, jewelry (except for stud earrings)

Please bring the following and LABEL all items:

  •  Lunch and snacks – ALL food must be NUT-free
    • AM participantsone snack (lunch is served after AM camp)
    • Full day participants – lunch and morning snack. Campers may bring an afternoon snack if desired.
  • Water bottle
  • Preschool camp – please pack an extra set of clothes each day in case of spills or accidents.

Camp is not the same as a gymnastics class. Gymnastics & ninja classes are a bit more structured, and we chart the children’s progress through skill cards.  In camp, the children are learning gymnastics & ninja, but the skills are often incorporated into the games the children play.

The preschoolers do not take naps.  However, they do have 30 minutes of downtime each day for quiet activities including coloring or storytime.  

Unfortunately, we do not administer medication to children.  Please make arrangements to bring your child their medication.  For emergency medication including inhalers and epi-pens, please give the medication to the front desk in its original container with your child’s name on it and detailed instructions.  

When should my child stay home?

In order to keep our campers and counselors healthy, campers with symptoms of illness or fever within the past 24 hours are asked to stay home.  If a camper arrives with symptoms of illness, or develops symptoms during the camp day, the child will not be permitted to stay.  A parent or guardian must pick up sick/ill children immediately.

Do you offer a refunds or discounts if my child is unable to attend camp due to illness?

Please note that our staffing & operational expenses are based on our enrollment numbers and do not change if your child misses camp. However, we are happy to offer a partial credit in the following circumstance:

For sudden illness, you must contact us via email prior to 8:00am of the camp day.  If your camper has to miss 2 or more days of summer camp for illness, we will provide a 50% credit for the days missed. Credits are valid for 6 months from the date issued and can be used for any program including classes, open gym, and camps. Single day absences are not credited.

Safety and respect are top priorities for a successful and fun camp.  Therefore, it is imperative that all children listen to our staff, follow all gym safety rules, and treat their coaches and fellow campers with respect.  If this code of conduct is not followed, a warning will be given followed by time outs if necessary.  If the behavior continues, we reserve the right to send a child home and possibly dismiss the child from the program for behavior or safety issues.  There are no refunds if a child is dismissed from the program for misconduct. 

We will keep your child engaged and active throughout the day, so bringing items from home is not necessary.  Please note that if you do choose to bring items from home, we will not be responsible for missing or damaged items. 

With the exception of necessary staff use, we strive to create an unplugged zone for our campers.  Therefore, no electronic hand-held devices are allowed to be used at camp.  This policy is designed to give your children a much-needed break from the world of technology, enrich the connections they make with other campers, and ensure that your children cannot post camp photos of themselves & other campers on the internet.  Any cell phones brought to camp will be placed in a secure location, and your child may pick up the phone at the end of the camp day.  

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Contact Information

Have Questions or Concerns? Call Our Office at (240)-690-4138

Our Clarksburg Location

22530 Gateway Center Drive
Clarksburg, MD 20871

Recreational Gym – Suite 500
Preschool and Ninja Gyms – Suite 700

Our Rockville Location

5626 Randolph Road
Rockville, MD 20852

Located behind MOM’s Organic Market

Our Columbia Location

9301 Snowden River Pkwy Suite B,
Columbia, MD 21046

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