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Bloom Into Kindergarten: Kinder Readiness Camp

Give your child a confident start to kindergarten through engaging, teacher-led experiences that build independence, executive functioning, friendships, and the skills needed to thrive on the first day of school and beyond.

Designed by a kindergarten teacher, our Bloom into Kindergarten camp gives children the opportunity to practice the routines, expectations, and skills that make the transition to school feel exciting instead of overwhelming.

Starting kindergarten is about far more than recognizing letters and numbers. It's about feeling confident, following routines, solving problems, building friendships, and learning how to be part of a classroom community.

As a kindergarten teacher, I've had the privilege of watching hundreds of children make this transition. I've also seen the moments that can feel overwhelming—and the skills that make the biggest difference. Bridge to Kindergarten was created to give children meaningful practice with those everyday expectations before the first day of school, helping them walk into kindergarten feeling capable, confident, and excited to learn.

Families will also receive practical guidance and simple activities to continue building these skills at home, creating a partnership that supports children long after camp ends.

Social Skills

Practice sharing, listening, taking turns, and build

Independence

Build confidence with routines, transitions and self-care skills

A Bridge to Kindergarten

Develop self-regulation, resilience and growth mindset

Emotional readiness

School Routines

Experience classroom routines, group activities and circle time

Fine & Gross Motor Skills

Strengthen coordination and confidence through hands-on activities

School Tools & Responsibility

Practice using everyday classroom tools safely and responsibly

Camp Details

For Rising Kindergarteners

9:00am - 12:00pm

Session 1: August 10-13 (M-Th)

Session 2: August 17-20 (M-Th)

Location: St. Aidan's Episcopal Church

8531 Riverside Road Alexandria, VA 22308

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