Multi-day adventures packed with creativity, exploration, learning, and friendship โ the ultimate summer experience for children ages 5โ10 in Northern Virginia.
Summer camps at Chatterbox Kids Nova are multi-day experiences that give children the opportunity to dive deep into a theme, build lasting friendships, and develop skills that extend far beyond the camp walls.
Each summer camp is thoughtfully designed by Ms. Melanie โ a speech-language pathologist with 30+ years of experience โ with a rich variety of activities that balance creativity, exploration, and meaningful life-skill development.
All camps take place in the Creative Kids Zone at Ms. Melanie's Northern Virginia home โ our finished basement, backyard, and surrounding forest โ giving children a diverse, inspiring range of environments to explore.
Every day of summer camp is packed with a rich variety of activities that engage every type of learner and adventurer.
Theme-inspired creative projects every day โ from painting and sculpting to mixed-media and DIY projects.
Hands-on kitchen activities that build math, sequencing, and life skills โ plus produce something delicious!
Daily outdoor adventures in the backyard and forest โ scavenger hunts, nature science, and exploration activities.
Age-appropriate experiments and discovery projects that spark curiosity, critical thinking, and a love of learning.
Social thinking, executive functioning, problem identification, and conflict resolution woven into every activity throughout the week.
Daily opportunities to practice leadership, collaboration, and confidence in a safe and encouraging environment.
Activities designed to build genuine friendships, group cohesion, and a sense of belonging throughout the week.
Every day is thoughtfully structured to balance active exploration, hands-on creativity, and meaningful downtime. Here's a peek at a typical summer camp day!
Campers arrive and settle in with a morning warm-up activity. Flexible drop-off times available.
Main themed activity โ arts & crafts, science project, or creative workshop.
Campers bring their own lunch. We share the time together for community conversation and connection.
Backyard and forest activities โ nature scavenger hunts, outdoor games, and exploration.
Baking, cooking, or a second creative activity, followed by an afternoon snack together.
Daily debrief and flexible pick-up. Campers share highlights and take home their creations.
Each week-long summer camp is built around an exciting overarching theme that ties all activities together.
Nature & Science
Art Immersion
Junior Chef
STEM Discovery
Leadership Lab
Color & Create
Wilderness Week
Drama & Story
Custom Theme!
Summer camp pricing is designed to be accessible while delivering a rich, professionally curated experience for every child.
Pricing above is placeholder โ contact Ms. Melanie for current summer rates. Deposit required to secure registration.
Summer camp spots fill up quickly. Register early to secure your child's place in an experience they'll talk about all year!