--- title: Dominion Blog | Dominion Christian School | Family Fun description: Family Fun | Blog for Dominion Christian School, a K-12 classical Christian school, with campuses in Oakton, Reston and Potomac Falls, Virginia. --- [** MAP](https://www.dominionschool.com/contact-us#dominion-map)    [** 703-758-1055](tel:17037581055) [![Untitled design-3](https://www.dominionschool.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design-3.png "Untitled design-3")](https://www.dominionschool.com/) # Dominion Blog ### Never miss an update! Subscribe to our blog. ## [Summer Fun Suggestions for 2025](https://www.dominionschool.com/dominion-blog/summer-fun-suggestions-for-2025) Ah, summer. A sweet time of sunshine, pool days, vacation, popsicles… and a house full of kids with no school to keep them busy. The relaxed schedule of summer is a great time to invite more leisure into the home and give your kids a chance to be... ## [Five Ideas for a Screen-Free Christmas Break](https://www.dominionschool.com/dominion-blog/five-ideas-for-a-screen-free-christmas-break) [![](https://www.dominionschool.com/hubfs/P2280916.jpg) ](https://www.dominionschool.com/dominion-blog/five-ideas-for-a-screen-free-christmas-break) The holiday season and colder weather are here, and both pose the challenge of engaging antsy children while avoiding endless screen time. This time of year is the perfect opportunity to spark creativity, build resilience, and encourage outdoor play... ## [Real World Fall Adventures in Northern Virginia](https://www.dominionschool.com/dominion-blog/real-world-fall-adventures-in-northern-virginia) [![](https://www.dominionschool.com/hubfs/IMG_3201%20(1).jpg) ](https://www.dominionschool.com/dominion-blog/real-world-fall-adventures-in-northern-virginia) We need not go far for bad news about how the online world impacts our children. From the 2020 film[The Social Dilemma](https://www.thesocialdilemma.com/) to recent news stories like[British Ruling Pins Blame on Social Media for Teenager's Suicide (NYT)](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/01/business/instagram-suicide-ruling-britain.html), the negative consequences of the... ## [6 Places for Summer Fun With Kids in NoVA](https://www.dominionschool.com/dominion-blog/6-places-for-summer-fun-with-kids-in-nova) [![](https://www.dominionschool.com/hubfs/DSC03486.jpg) ](https://www.dominionschool.com/dominion-blog/6-places-for-summer-fun-with-kids-in-nova) Ah, summer. The perfect time to be outside, enjoy the sun, and have a more flexible schedule. As a school community that values family time, leisure, and living life to its fullest, we offer the following inspiration for unique family fun in... ## [How to Cultivate Your Child's Sense of Wonder in Northern Virginia](https://www.dominionschool.com/dominion-blog/how-to-cultivate-your-childs-sense-of-wonder-in-northern-virginia) [![](https://www.dominionschool.com/hubfs/Sky%20Meadows-blog%20image-1.jpeg) ](https://www.dominionschool.com/dominion-blog/how-to-cultivate-your-childs-sense-of-wonder-in-northern-virginia) While vacationing near Assateague Island this summer, I picked up a small book by Rachel Carson entitled *The Sense of Wonder. *Carson’s descriptive prose recounts delightful explorations with her young nephew Roger near her home in Maine. ... ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [Academics (10)](https://www.dominionschool.com/dominion-blog/tag/academics) - [Parenting (8)](https://www.dominionschool.com/dominion-blog/tag/parenting) - [Christian Education (5)](https://www.dominionschool.com/dominion-blog/tag/christian-education) - [Classical Education (5)](https://www.dominionschool.com/dominion-blog/tag/classical-education) - [Family Fun (5)](https://www.dominionschool.com/dominion-blog/tag/family-fun) - [Summer (5)](https://www.dominionschool.com/dominion-blog/tag/summer) - [Faith (4)](https://www.dominionschool.com/dominion-blog/tag/faith) - [College (3)](https://www.dominionschool.com/dominion-blog/tag/college) - [Christianity (2)](https://www.dominionschool.com/dominion-blog/tag/christianity) - [Holidays (2)](https://www.dominionschool.com/dominion-blog/tag/holidays) - [Kindergarten (2)](https://www.dominionschool.com/dominion-blog/tag/kindergarten) - [Reading (2)](https://www.dominionschool.com/dominion-blog/tag/reading) - [family (2)](https://www.dominionschool.com/dominion-blog/tag/family) - [ACCS (1)](https://www.dominionschool.com/dominion-blog/tag/accs) - [COVID (1)](https://www.dominionschool.com/dominion-blog/tag/covid) - [Middle School (1)](https://www.dominionschool.com/dominion-blog/tag/middle-school) - [Online (1)](https://www.dominionschool.com/dominion-blog/tag/online) - [PSAT (1)](https://www.dominionschool.com/dominion-blog/tag/psat) - [Politics (1)](https://www.dominionschool.com/dominion-blog/tag/politics) - [Preschool (1)](https://www.dominionschool.com/dominion-blog/tag/preschool) - [SAT (1)](https://www.dominionschool.com/dominion-blog/tag/sat) - [STEM (1)](https://www.dominionschool.com/dominion-blog/tag/stem) - [Science (1)](https://www.dominionschool.com/dominion-blog/tag/science) - [Technology (1)](https://www.dominionschool.com/dominion-blog/tag/technology) - [food (1)](https://www.dominionschool.com/dominion-blog/tag/food) - [healthy (1)](https://www.dominionschool.com/dominion-blog/tag/healthy) [see all](https://www.dominionschool.com/dominion-blog/tag/family-fun#) [![White_Transparent Logo - Edited](https://www.dominionschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/White_Transparent%20Logo%20-%20Edited.png?width=883&name=White_Transparent%20Logo%20-%20Edited.png "White_Transparent Logo - Edited")](https://www.dominionschool.com/)            © 2021 Dominion School All Rights Reserved. ###### ABOUT US [Mission & Vision ](https://www.dominionschool.com/about-us/mission-philosophy-and-values) [History](https://www-dominionschool-com.sandbox.hs-sites.com/about-us/history) [Employment](https://www-dominionschool-com.sandbox.hs-sites.com/about-us/employment) [Leadership & Faculty](https://www-dominionschool-com.sandbox.hs-sites.com/faculty-and-staff) [Resources](https://www-dominionschool-com.sandbox.hs-sites.com/resource-documents) ###### ADMISSIONS [Application Process](https://www-dominionschool-com.sandbox.hs-sites.com/application-process) [Tuition & Fees](https://www-dominionschool-com.sandbox.hs-sites.com/admissions/tuition-and-fees) [Tuition Assistance](https://www-dominionschool-com.sandbox.hs-sites.com/admissions/tuition-assistance) [Admission FAQs](https://www-dominionschool-com.sandbox.hs-sites.com/admissions) [Schedule a Tour](https://www-dominionschool-com.sandbox.hs-sites.com/schedule-a-tour) ###### QUICK LINKS [Current Families](https://www-dominionschool-com.sandbox.hs-sites.com/current-families) [Support](https://www-dominionschool-com.sandbox.hs-sites.com/support) [Academics](https://www-dominionschool-com.sandbox.hs-sites.com/academics) [Campus Life](https://www-dominionschool-com.sandbox.hs-sites.com/campus-life) [Contact Us](https://admissions-parent.renweb.com/en-us/home?districtCode=DC-VA&memberId=3300&sessionId=OAOE_3_1069222_2c49381853123994-B2480E11-B7B5-5D42-11157A1CCCD44602&path=%252Foa%252Finquiry.cfm&memberid=3300&code=anonymouspath) Member of: Association of Classical Christian Schools Accredited By: Southern Association of Independent Schools