DC Campus: SE Newsletter + Announcements

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Announcements

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Contact Camp Staff

Phone: (202) 274-9152

Email: camp.thearc@levinemusic.org

SE Focus Instruments: Grades 3-6

Meet our Co-Director for Camp Levine 2025!

Welcome letter

Camp Levine Reminders: Session 1 Starts 6/23

Dear Camp Families,

Camp Levine 2025 session 1 starts this Monday, June 23! We are so excited to be reunited with returning friends and make new ones!

First day of the Session:

On the first day of camp, we ask that you park and walk with your campers into the building. Parents can pick up their camper’s t-shirt, dashboard signs, carline map, and other helpful information. After sign- in, PK/K families will have the option to walk their campers to the classroom on the first day to meet their teachers.

**Before Care: On the first day of the session (June 23) there is no before care! There will be aftercare on the first day but please be advised that there is no before care on the first day of camp.

Please know that camp staff will be extremely busy on the first day and our priority is getting campers safely settled. If you have any questions, concerns, or requests on day one, please send them as an email.

Breakfast/Lunch, instruments and bags: Camp Levine at THEARC partners with DC Central Kitchen to provide breakfast to our before care campers and lunch to all campers. For the first week of camp please provide your campers with a lunch and snack. Sometimes DCCK has delivery issues the first week and we want to ensure every camper has a lunch. Lunch and breakfast menus are posted on the window of lobby at THEARC and will also be available in the parent portal.

Campers in 1st grade and up should only be bringing their snack, and water bottle to camp. Space is at a premium, so it is tough to accommodate very large bags, particularly when our older campers are traveling with instrument cases.

PK/K campers bring a mat, blanket, or towel for rest time and a change of clothes along with their lunch, snack and water bottle.

Parking: Please park and walk your camper into the building to the Levine suite located on the second floor. Parking is only available on the street or the adjacent neighborhood.

Camp Site Email addresses:

Please use the address that corresponds with your campus to email staff for Camp Levine:

camp.thearc@levinemusic.org (SE DC campus)

Instruments: Campers in 3rd grade and up will take home their instruments for the first time. Remember to bring their focus instruments to and from camp daily. Feel free to encourage your camper to practice and show you what they’ve learned!

Late drop off: If you arrive after 9:45am, please walk your child to the camp office so we can sign them in and escort them to their class. It is the best way for us to keep every child accounted for.

Absences/Early Pick-Up: If you need to pick up your child early or if your child will be absent, please e-mail your site’s email address.  If your child needs to be dismissed early, notice enables us to have your child ready and on time for pick up.

Independence Day: Camp Levine will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025. We hope you have a happy and safe celebration.

Parent Portal: The Parent Portal may look a little bare now, but it will continue to be updated as camp progresses. Please take some time to explore and learn more about your child’s upcoming musical adventure! This includes the parent handbook, car line maps, teacher bios, contact info, health form links, camp photos, and more.  The portal will be regularly updated during the camp session.

Camp Levine Parent Portal

Password: camplevine2025!

**If you have trouble accessing the portal, please try opening it in a different browser.**

We are looking forward to an awesome camp season!

Best,

Jazmin

Director of Camp Levine

Session 1 Reminders: Week 2

Reminders for Week 2:

Spirit Week: Week 2 of Camp Levine is spirit week! We encourage all campers to participate and join in on the fun. Camp staff at your site will communicate what the theme days are for next week. Be sure to join the fun!

Independence Day: Camp Levine will be closed on Friday, July 4th.

Instruments: Campers in rising 3rd grade and up bring their focus instruments to and from camp daily. Feel free to encourage your camper to practice and show you what they’ve learned!

Lunches/Backpacks: Your child is in rising 1st-6th grade they should only be bringing their lunch, snack, and water bottle to camp. Space is limited, so it is hard to accommodate large backpacks, particularly with older campers are traveling from classes with instruments. At Camp Levine THEARC lunch is provided. You can view menus below.

PK/K campers bring a mat, blanket, or towel for rest time and a change of clothes along with their lunch, snack and water bottle.

Late drop off: If you arrive after 9:45am, please walk your child to the camp office so we can sign them in and escort them to their class. It is the best way for us to make sure every child accounted for.

Absences/Early Pick-Up: If you are running late to drop-off, need to pick up early, or if your child will be absent, please e-mail your site. Campers leaving early must be picked up before 3pm. We cannot accommodate campers being picked up after 3pm.

Games Day: Week 2 of Camp Levine we host games day! Be on the lookout for more details from your Site Director with specifics pertiaing to games day. Camp Levine does not administer medication including the application of sunscreen or bug spray.

Phones numbers and extensions: Each Camp Levine site now has a designated extension where the Camp staff can be reached. To contact them please use the information below: SDs you can choose to only include the number and extension for your site in your email to families. I will include all of the extensions in the portal.

NW DC campus: 202 686 8000 x2001

SE DC THEARC campus: (202) 274-9152

Strathmore campus: (202) 274-9153

Falls Church campus: 202 686 8000 x2005

Instrument Open House: From 8:15-9am at each campus, parents will have an opportunity to meet our instrument teachers at each campus and hear more about what your child is learning. At the Instrument Open House, you can speak directly with our instrument teachers about their class and your child’s interests.

There will be informational flyers regarding private lesson and group class offerings for the 2025-26 Academic Year at Levine, Levine swag, and coffee to enjoy!

THEARC Instrument Open House will happen on:

Wednesday, July 2, 8:15-9am

If you plan to attend, please complete this very simple form letting us know if you need Before Care (at no additional cost) for your child on this day.

If you can’t join us in-person, please join us online! We will be offering a virtual Lunch Chat on Friday, July 18 from 12-1pm. (A zoom link will be sent out closer to the date).