Bluey Bonanza
Imagination Stage offers a variety of performing arts day camps in Bethesda, Maryland, including themed camps like "Bluey Bonanza" for young children.
▌ Editor's read The Imagination Stage website loads as a legitimate performing arts organization offering various camps. While 'Bluey Bonanza' is a specific camp theme, the overall organization, Imagination Stage, is a non-profit entity. They offer day camps for various age groups, including early childhood, and explicitly state that all staff undergo background checks. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or state licensing information for their camps. Google reviews for Imagination Stage show a strong 4.8-star rating from 265 reviews, with many parents praising the quality of instruction and engaging programs. Social media handles found are @imaginationstage on Instagram and 'imaginationstage' on Facebook, indicating an active online presence. The camp descriptions detail age-appropriate activities and themes, such as the 'Bluey Bonanza' camp for ages 3-5 focusing on creative play and movement.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 4–5
Bluey Bonanza is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. arts programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Arts
- Ages: 4–5
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Address: 4908 Auburn Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
- Cost notes: USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Bluey Bonanza
- What ages does Bluey Bonanza accept?
- Bluey Bonanza is open to children ages 4–5. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Bluey Bonanza cost?
- Bluey Bonanza publishes $540/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $540 median for arts camps in Bethesda. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Bluey Bonanza's hours?
- Bluey Bonanza runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Bluey Bonanza?
- Bluey Bonanza is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Bluey Bonanza provide lunch?
- Bluey Bonanza does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does Bluey Bonanza compare to other arts camps in Bethesda?
- Bluey Bonanza is one of 5 arts camps in Bethesda that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Bluey Bonanza with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Arts and performing arts camps guide · Compare portfolio, rehearsal, show, and creative fit.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Bluey Bonanza.
- Holton-Arms School · Bethesda · Ages 3–18 · $500/week
- Disney Drama · Imagination Stage · Ages 4–5 · $540/week
- Imagination Stage - Musical Theatre Camp · Imagination Stage · Ages 5–18 · $540/week
- International School of Music · Bethesda · Ages 5–18 · $400/week
- Ko-Ko-Mo · Bethesda · Ages 3–12 · $400/week
- Mathnasium of Bethesda Summer Math Program · Bethesda · Ages 5–17 · $260/week
- Pirates And Mermaids · Imagination Stage · Ages 4–5 · $540/week
- Prehistoric Playground · Imagination Stage · Ages 4–5 · $540/week