Let mother nature bring out the best in you

We're dedicated to getting you outside, active, and grounded so you feel happier, healthier, and more connected to your community.

 
 

Treat Yourself

We offer daytime and overnight experiences in D.C., MD, VA, and beyond. Register for our Seasonal Experiences that take place in the Spring and Fall, or enquire about a Custom Experience for your own group any time of year.


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Get those kiddos Outside

Every Winter, we offer after-school programming for kids in kindergarten through 8th grade. Our Flurries are for K–1st; Blizzards are for 2nd–5th; and Junior Crew is for 6th–8th.


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Join our Team

We are always looking for new faces that are up to the task of ensuring everyone involved with The Elements D.C. is having a fun, safe, and memorable experience.


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What People Are Saying


“How could we have asked for a more unique celebration than to be together in the mountains of Virginia with my dearest friends; laughing, sweating, talking, climbing, and all the time surrounded by spring blossoms, winding ridge lines and grand vistas. Margaret went above and beyond in planning every scheduling detail and delicious trail-side morsel. Even the Elements Quiet Mile gave us all time to reflect. Who would have thought that such natural beauty and challenging hiking is right here in our region? Thank you Elements for guiding and all you did to make this such a memorable birthday.”

— Amanda
Custom Experiences for Adults

 
 


Follow Along

We're @TheElementsDC on Instagram and you can find us on Facebook, too!

Here is Dori - exploring the elements and doing a happy dance on the rim of the Grand Canyon. Our Crew gets around! 💚💙💚 #outside #active #grounded
Sarah was a fabulous new addition to the Crew last winter. She is originally from Germany and spent many hours outside during her childhood. Here she is in her happy place! #outdoors #active #grounded #theelementsdc
Tremendous thanks to my amazing, dear friend AND brilliant Elements consultant, Casey Seidenberg. Casey has spent the last year doing a thoughtful, thorough and crucially beneficial deep dig on my Elements ADULT offerings. I also owe such gratitude to all of those who took time out of your busy schedules to meet with Casey and provide such constructive and supportive insights on the Elements offerings. You spoke, Elements and I listened. So with no farther adieu, please head on over to the Elements website (details in bio) and take a look- see. Let’s get on the trail together!#outside #active #grounded #theelementsdc
We have had the privilege of having Ella work for Elements for the past three years. No high school student brings more maturity, warmth and wisdom to the every day. Thank you, @ella_schneider5 for sharing your knowledge about plants, the environment and the world around us. You make life richer in all ways! #AthensOhio #caving
Here is Anna, one of our beloved Crew, in the Negev Desert in Israel. We love Anna’s enthusiasm for kids and the outdoors! Summer camp is her happy place! We love that Elements is her winter happy place! #outside #active #grounded #ElementsCrew
Mac and his beloved camper, Kyle after an action packed Camp Jabberwocky day. Thank you @lizagallagher and @campjabberwocky for all the years of ‘Jabberwocky counselor joy’ for the 4 Rietano kids. We are all richer for this time. #campjabberwocky
 

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