Give your child an exciting way to spend the summer months this year!
STEAM Quest Day Camp in Abingdon Enrolling now!
Our STEAM Quest Day Camp at Empire Dojo is high-energy fun for students of all ages. We offer tons of exciting activities including team sports, real martial arts training, and so much more!
Our Summer Camps are the best way to keep your child active and challenged all summer long. Just fill out the short form on your screen to learn more!
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What is STEAM?
STEAM is an educational discipline that seeks to spark an interest and lifelong love of the arts and sciences in learners of all ages. Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math are oddly similar fields of study in that they all involve creative processes and none uses just one method for inquiry and investigation. Teaching relevant, in-demand skills that will prepare students to become innovators in an ever-evolving world is paramount, not only for the future of the students themselves but for the future of the country.
STEAM empowers teachers to employ project-based learning that crosses each of the five disciplines and fosters an inclusive learning environment in which all students are able to engage and contribute. As opposed to traditional models of teaching, educators using the STEAM framework bring the disciplines together, leveraging the synergy between the modeling process and math and science content, for example, in order to blur the boundaries between modeling techniques and scientific/mathematical thinking. Through this holistic approach, students are able to exercise both sides of their brain at once.
Put An End To The Summer Slide With Our STEAM Day Camp Programming
We all know how important it is to keep our young students active and keep their minds challenged while school is out of session. But did you know that your child could actually start the school year off worse than when they left if they aren’t pushed to learn new skills and keep their minds active?
At Empire Dojo, we’re helping your child avoid the trap of the Summer Slide by making learning fun. Our Summer Camps include a wide range of games and activities but we also make it a priority to help our campers think outside of the box and face challenges they might not normally face.
Join us in Harford County this year for:
- Exciting STEAM lessons
- Tons of team building exercises
- Indoor games and puzzles
- Plenty of educational opportunities
- New challenges and activities every week
Reserve Your Spot For The Best Day Camp Harford County Has To Offer
Don’t miss out on everything we have here at Empire Dojo. We’re helping students all across Harford County thrive with a safe, supportive environment where they can feel comfortable and confident from day one.
STEAM Day Camp Description
Preschool Week: For children 3-6 years of age who are independently potty trained. Camps are 3 hours of drop off fun where we have interactive story time, gross motor games, explore sensory bins, and create take home projects.
June 19, 2023: Dinosaur Dig: Everyone come dance like a Dinosaur! Explore how big Dinosaurs really were, play with lots of dinosaur toys, paint a dinosaur to take home, and even go on a dinosaur dig to find fossils.
June 20, 2023: Star Wars: Create your own light saber, decorate a droid, enjoy a light saber battle, and save the Jedi.
June 21, 2023: Pirate Quest: Sail the Seven Seas on a boat you design and build, go on a treasure hunt, and take home some pirate loot.
June 22, 2023: Superhero to the Rescue: Up, up, in the sky! We will be flying to new heights while we enjoy superhero training camp, obstacle course, nerf battle, and a process art project.
Theme Quests Week 1: for children 5-10 years of age. Each day we have a new theme to explore in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Children will also enjoy games, build time with LEGOs, Magnet Tiles, and Keva Planks, themed obstacle course, and take home project. All camps are 9:30am-12:30pm
**While these themes are based around popular video games/movies we will not be playing any video games or watching any movies.**
July 24, 2023: Star Wars: Create your light saber, enjoy a light battle, and drive a droid (Dash robot) through an obstacle course.
July 25, 2023: Minecraft: Conquer the scavenger hunt to find your tools to mine for real gems and stones, explore stop-motion while building a Minecraft world out of LEGOs.
July 26, 2023: Pokémon: Gotta Catch them all! Using math we will Battle our Pokémon and explore what environment they might live in.
July 27, 2023: Mario World: Create your very own track to race your cars just like Mario Kart, enjoy a Mario themed Obstacle Course, finishing with a Bowser Battle.
Themed Quest Week 2: For children 5-10 years of age. Create with STEAM! Use Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math to create awesome inventions. Every day will include learning to code with Dash, an engineering challenge, group games and a take home activity. Take home activities are highlighted below. All camps are 9:30am-12:30pm.
August 21, 2023: Mad Science Lab with a take home lava lamp.
August 22, 2023: Non-Newtonian fluids! Explore oobleck and make slime.
August 23, 2023: Make a robot that dances and doodles.
August 24, 2023: Create a 3-D Castle out of recycled materials.
- Price is $40/child just select your dates!
- $150 if you sign up for all 4 days in the same week ($10 savings!)
- Children should bring a clearly labeled water bottle and nut-free lunch (eat around 11am).
- Early Registration: $35/child per camp day or $125 for all 4 days in the same week ($25 savings)
- Children must be independently potty trained to attend every camp and be able to follow directions and stay with the group.
Slime Camp: For children 5-10 years of age. Create with STEAM and learn the science behind slime. Children will learn how to make a variety of different slime, how to care for their slime, and how to play with slime. Children will also enjoy group games, STEM challenges, free building time with LEGOs, Magnet Blocks, KEVA Planks, and more! Activator and slime care sheet will be sent home with the slimes. Types of slime that we will be making are listed below. Camp 1-3pm
July 24, 2023: Thick & Glossy- great for making bubbles!
July 25, 2023: Crunchy Slime- great for bubble pops and crunches!
July 26, 2023: Instant Snow- holdable slimes that inflate!
July 27, 2023: DIY Clay Slime- create a clay sculpture and mix it into slime!
- Price is $25/child just select your dates!
- $90 if you sign up for all 4 days in the same week ($10 savings!)
- Early Registration $75 if you sign up for all 4 days.
- Children should bring a clearly labeled water bottle. Children must be independently potty trained to attend every camp and be able to follow directions and stay with the group.
STEAM Quest Day Camp in Abingdon Enrolling now!
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"Very nice family place to go. Been going for a while; the kid's programs are top-notch and have adult programs as well."
"Knowledgeable instructors, personable staff, families, and students. Very modern looking facility, and my kids love this place."
"Everyone is kind, encouraging, and supportive. I wouldn't trade our dojo family for anything."
"My son is enjoying a lot while learning discipline, respect, compassion, and determination."
"The staff are amazing with the students and made us feel extremely welcome and a part of the family since day 1."
Frequently Asked Questions
Most frequent questions and answers about our Children's Martial Arts Program
We don’t require parents to stay during classes. However, we do find that parents who get involved with their kids martial arts lessons, truly build a solid connection as they see their child grow in confidence and skill as they progress through their belt ranks. And building strong family units is important to us at Empire Dojo for our Abingdon community.
Make sure you wear comfortable clothes you can do sports in! Not really suitable to practice kicks in a skirt.😳
Be sure to bring a water bottle to your martial arts classes. You will find Empire Dojo in Abingdon has martial arts classes for kids and adults that are a great workout and lots of fun! Most students are grinning from ear to ear by the end of the class. We are sure you will be too!
Yes! One of the great things about martial arts classes, is that it’s an individual sport, done in a group environment. We find all our students improve in their focus, self control, discipline and social skills. But the best part is…. They don’t even realize that is what our highly trained kids martial arts instructors are actually doing. They just think they are having fun!
The best way to find out for yourself, is to take advantage of our limited time offer. You’ll find our team so helpful and dedicated to helping your child become the best version of themselves. Book it now! You will be glad you did!
We encourage parents to watch their children in their kids martial arts lessons. We love parents getting involved! And so do their kids. Even better… join into some of our martial arts classes for adults. Your kids will love that you have something in common. It will build a strong family bond!
Additionally, if you wanted some ‘me-time’? Simply drop them off, and go grab a coffee. They will greet you with a huge smile when you return, because they had SO much fun!
Not at all. You will find that martial arts classes are the PERFECT sport for kids who are not good at sports. Kids martial arts classes really are an individual after school activity, that they do in a group.
The journey from white belt to black belt is different for each student. But what is the same for everyone: they improve co-ordination, balance, motor skills, focus and discipline. Plus, they make lots of great friends!
Our instructors are highly skilled in teaching kids martial arts. It’s their PASSION!
This is probably the BEST kids activity for children who sit a lot!
Getting them active, without them realizing they are learning, is our skill. Kicking and punching pads is such a great stress relief, that kids blossom in all areas – because of their martial arts training.
Many Abingdon parents find that once their kids start martial arts classes, they see a happier, more social child develop right before their eyes. You’ll be glad they started classes!
PLUS…. Most kids LOVE being a ninja!
