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Suzuki Music & Arts CampMUSIC & ARTS CAMP AT WILDE LAKE; PIANO CAMP AT WILDE LAKE; The Suzuki Music School of MD, Inc, PO Box 1284, Columbia, MD 21044.
CONTACT: 410-964-1983
EMAIL: Dr. Joan Spicknall at director@suzukimusicschool.com
AGES: Elementary School through High School (and beyond).
PROGRAM: From August 2-6, 2010. Now in its 21st year, our ONE WEEK, ALL DAY Music and Arts Camp at Wilde Lake, is open to ALL Instruments, ALL Levels. Try a NEW Instrument! Camp is customized each season to best suit the needs of the Campers, and space is limited! The Daily Schedule may include classes in Music Theory, Music Appreciation/ Guided Listening, Individual and Group Lessons., participation in Various Ensembles, and Art Classes. The week traditionally ends with an All-Campers Concert and Art Exhibition. Piano Camp at Wilde Lake, August 2-6, 2010, is open to Qualified Students with Piano Training, and limited space available for Beginners! Piano Camp will focus on Piano Techniques, Repertoire, Theory and Sight Reading.


OVERNIGHT CAMPS

CAMP RIM ROCK, Yellow Spring, West Virginia
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 69, Yellow Spring, WV 26865.
CONTACT: 1-800-662-4650
WEBSITE: www.camprimrock.com
EMAIL: office@camprimrock.com
AGES: Girls, 6 - 17.
PROGRAM: While at overnight camp, the girls participate in horseback riding, sports, performing arts, arts and crafts and swimming. They have two-week sessions and specialty riding camps, arts and drama camps and tennis camps. ACA accredited. Less than 2 hours from D.C. on 600 acres.

CAMP ST. CHARLES, Rock Point in lower Charles County, MD.
CONTACT: 301-934-8799 (spring, fall)
WEBSITE: www.campstcharles.com
AGES: 7 – 13
PROGRAM: A Catholic, overnight summer camp and retreat center located in Southern Maryland.. The summer camp program offers two week sessions of co-ed over night camp. Campers live in rustic cabins on our waterfront property and enjoy a wide variety of activities.

MCDONOGH SUMMER PROGRAMS, 8600 McDonogh Road, Owings Mills, MD 21117.
CONTACT: Bob Rush at 410-998-3519
WEBSITE: www.mcdonogh.org
EMAIL: summer@mcdonogh.org
AGES: 10-18
PROGRAMS: In addition to their many day camps, McDonogh offers several overnight camps throughout the summer including two advanced Boys’ Soccer Camps, Girls Field Hockey and several different Girls Lacrosse Camps.

NORTH BAY SUMMER CAMP, 11 Horseshoe Point Lane, North East, MD 21901
CONTACT: 866-527-3060
WEBSITE: www.NorthBaySummer.com
EMAIL: adminoffice@northbayadventure.com
AGES: 7 -16
PROGRAM: Located on the Chesapeake Bay midway between Baltimore and Philadelphia, NorthBay sleepaway summer camp prepares boys and girls for their future by teaching them to apply strategies from the outdoors to challenges in their lives. Campers will sail, climb, explore, and learn by focusing on specific skills throughout a session  and gain confidence, knowledge, and problem solving skills while having fun and developing meaningful relationships with peers and staff.

RIPKEN BASEBALL, Camp location: The Ripken Academy, 873 Long Drive, Aberdeen MD 21001
CONTACT: 800-486-0850
WEB SITE: www.ripkencamps.com
AGES: 7- 18, day and overnight options
PROGRAM: Ripken Baseball will deliver three, weeklong Big League Experience Camps in 2010. Overnight accommodations at West Nottingham Academy. All campers will receive the Big League Experience as they spend an entire day at an area Major League Baseball ballparks: taking a "behind the scenes" tour of the stadium, practicing on the field and schedules permitting, attend a game that week. The Big League Experience Camp also includes: Instruction from Cal & Bill Ripken, as well as several other former Major Leaguers, position-specific training - campers choose two key positions in which to specialize, video hitting analysis powered by Dartfish. Overnight activities including: National Aquarium in Baltimore, Maryland Science Center, M&T Bank Stadium (home of the Baltimore Ravens) & more

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ARTS CAMPS

ARABESQUE SUMMER DANCE PROGRAM, 6935 Oakland Mills Road, Suite J, Snowden Center, Columbia, MD 21045.
CONTACT: 410-381-0017.
WEBSITE: www.livetodance.com
PROGRAM: One-week sessions for Ages 3-7: Princess Tea Party from June 28-July 2, Fairy Wonderland from July 12-16. Programs include Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Arts and Crafts. Broadway Bound Dance Program for Ages 7-10 years is a three-week session from July 26 – August 13 which includes Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Lyrical and Arts & Crafts. For the serious dancer ages 9 and up is Junior Intensives, Senior Intensives and Ballet Only Intensives. Regular class evening programs for ages 3 and up, beginner through advanced.

ARENA STAGE SUMMER CAMP, Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School, 1524 Thirty-Fifty Street NW, Washington DC.
CONTACT: 202-554-9066, ext. 808
WEBSITE: www.arenastage.org
AGES: 8-15
PROGRAM: A multi-arts summer day camp located in Georgetown with a 4-Week Intensive: June 28 – July 23 and a 2-Week Session: July 26 – August 6. Camp Arena Stage empowers young people to express themselves more fully through art by encouraging them to make art that speaks with their own voices. Campers create their own schedules, choosing from a host of classes in theater, music, dance, media and visual art. They can try unfamiliar art forms and/or pursue current artistic interests.
 
BACKSTAGE DANCE STUDIO SUMMER CAMP AND CLASSES, 7185 Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21045.
CONTACT: 410-312-0900.
WEBSITE: www.thebackstagedancestudio.com
AGES: 2-adult
PROGRAMS: Little Dancer’s Camps for ages 3-5, Dance campfor girls ages 6-12, Choreography/Technique Workshop for ages 8-15. Summer Classes for ages 2 to adult in Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Rock-n-Tots and Tap-N-Tumble.

CAMP OF THE ARTS, SlaytonHouse, Wilde Lake Village Green, Columbia, Md. 21044
CONTACT:  Kathy Verheul, Camp Admin. 410-730-3987 or 301-596-4883 or email campadmin@columbiavillages.org
WEBSITE: www.campofthearts.com
GRADES:  1 - 8 (campers must have completed full day kindergarten and entering 1st grade in 2010)
PROGRAM:  Two 3 week sessions, June 21- July 9 and July 12 - July 30, 2010 and one 2 week session, Aug 2 - Aug 13, 2010.  A musical theatre arts program designed to inspire imagination.  Campers have fun learning in a friendly, supportive, team-oriented environment where each child has a chance to shine.  Classes for all levels include musical theatre, drama, voice, improvisation, group dance, are (production related) and more.  Includes talent show and finale productions. Hours are 9 am - 3:30 pm with extended care at Slayton House, 7 AM to 6:30 PM

CONSERVTORY CAMP, Slayton House, Wilde Lake Village Green, Columbia, Md. 21044
CONTACT: Kathy Verheul, Camp Admin, 410-730-3987 or 301-596-4883 or email:  campadmin@columbiavillages.org
WEBSITE: www.campofthearts.com
GRADES:  8 - 12 (AUDITION ONLY)
PROGRAM: Conservatory, an exciting opportunity for seasoned campers to participate in full scale musical productions on the stage at Slayton House.  Campers will be taught the finer points of theatre and staging.  New this year we offer a 2 week session teaching how to have a professional audition. The second session July 12 - Aug 6 2010 will be performing for the first time in Howard County, "13" The Musical. Please call for information and audition dates. 

CARROLL COUNTY DANCE CENTER, 6933 Warfield Avenue, Sykesville, MD 21784.
CONTACT: Becky Eckrote, 410-795-3255.
WEBSITE: www.carrollcountydancecenter.com
AGES: 2 and up.
PROGRAM: Pre-Ballet Days for ages 4 – 6. Full Day Summer Camp/Jr. Ballet Intensive with Extended Care for for ages 6 – 12. Ballet Intensive for intermediate and advanced students.  Day Trip to New York City includes classes at Broadway Dance Center in New York City. Summer Classes for ages 2 – adult in ballet, tap, jazz, pointe, hiphop, ballroom, modern, parent/child, adult and more.

CENTRAL MARYLAND YOUTH BALLET, Columbia
CONTACT: 443-472-7772
WEBSITE: www.centralmarylandyouthballet.com
PROGRAM: Summer Dance Camps in June through August. Check website for information available soon.

CINDEE VELLE’S SUMMER PROGRAM, Stonehouse, Long Reach Village, Columbia, MD 21045.
CONTACT: 410-465-7674.
EMAIL: cindeevelleballet@verizon.net
AGES: 2 – adult.
PROGRAM: All day dance camp from August 2- 20. Classes for ages 2 to adult.

COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION SUMMER ART CAMP, 6100 Foreland Garth, Columbia, MD 21045
CONTACT: 410-730-0075
EMAIL: art.staff@columbiaassociation.com.
WEBSITE: www.columbiaartcenter.org
PROGRAM: For campers in Grades 1-8. One and two-week sessions offered. Handbuilding in clay, painting, mixed media, jewelry, theater production and more. Gallery shows of student work at the end of each 2 week period. Swimming and recreation included.

COLUMBIA CENTER FOR THEATRICAL ARTS PERFORMING ARTS CAMP CONTACT: 410-381-0700
WEBSITE: www.CCTArts.com
EMAIL: info@CCTArts.com
PROGRAM: Offering three sessions in two locations, camps for all ages, every child gets a part. Session 1 is Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Session 2 is Disney’s Alice in Wonderland and Session 3 is Grease. Teen Professional Theatre is for serious musical theater students. Auditions for Ragtime will be on February 15.

DRAMA KIDS, Hawthorne Center, 6175 Sunny Spring, Columbia, MD 21044
CONTACT: 410-480-2017
WEBSITE: www.dramakids.com/md1
AGES: 6-10
PROGRAM: Learn acting skills and star in a special end-of-camp performance. Weekly camps July 19-23 and August 9-13.

DRAMA LEARNING CENTER, 9130-I Red Branch Road, Columbia, MD 21045
CONTACT:410-997-9352
WEBSITE: www.dramalearningcenter.com
AGES: Pre-K-12th grade
PROGRAM: Students will have fun learning and improving drama skills as they work as part of a theatrical team. All camps culminate in a final performance Three-week and One-week sessions are available; before and after-care offered. For Preschoolers ages 3-5 is Broadway Babies Drama. One-week camps include High School Musical Week, Musical Theatre Fitness and Disney Heroes vs. Disney Villains. Three-week camps include Jungle Book, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Annie and Thoroughly Modern Millie.

HOWARD COUNTY CENTER FOR THE ARTS VISUAL AND PERFORMAING ARTS DAY CAMPS
8510 High Ridge Road , Ellicott City MD 21043.
CONTACT: 410-313-2787
WEBSITE: www.hocoarts.org
AGES: Rising Kindergarten - Rising Eighth Grade
PROGRAM: Full or half day visual and performing arts camps featuring painting, drawing, sculpture, puppet making, poetry, music, theatre and more!  Each session ends with exhibitions and performances of student work.  One- and two-week sessions.  Extended care available. Online registration available. 

KIDS IN DRAMATIC STUDY, Centennial Lane Elementary and Centennial High School, Ellicott City MD
CONTACT: 410-715-0454
WEBSITE: www.kidsdrama.org
AGES: Grades K – 12
PROGRAM: Mini-K.I.D.S., June 28 – July 9, 101 Dalmatians, open to Grades K – 3. K.I.D.S., July 12 – 30, Grease (rated G), open to Grades 3 – 8. Teen K.I.D.S., August 2 – August 120, Aida (School Edition), open to ages 8-12. Sponsored by the CLES PTA and the CHS PTSA.

KINDERMUSIK WITH PEGGY DURBIN,  Kahler Hall, 5440 Old Tucker Row, Columbia, MD  21045
CONTACT: 410-428-1874
WEBSITE: www.makingmusik.com/peggydurbin
EMAIL: peggydurbin@verizon.net
AGES: Infants – 4 yrs.
PROGRAM:  July 5 – Aug. 7 with a variety of class times available. Peekaboo, I Love You! – infants to 1 ½ years with adult, Creatures In My Backyard – 1 ½ to 3 1/2 years with adult, Confetti Days – 3 ½  through 4 years

MISAKO BALLET STUDIO, Harper’s Choice Village Center, 5485 Harpers Farm Road, Suite 203, Columbia
CONTACT: 410-884-9690
WEBSITE:www.misakoballet.com
PROGRAM: Weekly classes for children through adult. Ballet, Point,  Pre-Ballet, Modern, Creative Movement and Rhythm & Step. Summer Camp information available soon.

MUSIC & ARTS CAMP AT WILDE LAKE; PIANO CAMP AT WILDE LAKE; The Suzuki Music School of MD, Inc, PO Box 1284, Columbia, MD 21044.
CONTACT: 410-964-1983
EMAIL: Dr. Joan Spicknall at director@suzukimusicschool.com
AGES: Elementary School through High School (and beyond).
PROGRAM: From August 2-6, 2010. Now in its 21st year, our ONE WEEK, ALL DAY Music and Arts Camp at Wilde Lake, is open to ALL Instruments, ALL Levels. Try a NEW Instrument! Camp is customized each season to best suit the needs of the Campers, and space is limited! The Daily Schedule may include classes in Music Theory, Music Appreciation/ Guided Listening, Individual and Group Lessons., participation in Various Ensembles, and Art Classes. The week traditionally ends with an All-Campers Concert and Art Exhibition. Piano Camp at Wilde Lake, August 2-6, 2010, is open to Qualified Students with Piano Training, and limited space available for Beginners! Piano Camp will focus on Piano Techniques, Repertoire, Theory and Sight Reading.

OLENKA SCHOOL OF MUSIC, Columbia, Ellicott City, Clarksville
CONTACT: 410-309-0770,
WEBSITE: www.OlenkaSchoolofMusic.com
PROGRAM: Summer Music classes for ages infants to adult.

PEABODY PREPARATORY SUMMER CAMPS

CONTACT: 410-234-4630
WEBSITE: www.peabody.jhu.edu/prep
PROGRAM: Voice Intensive Camp from June 21 -25; Camp for Singers from July 19-23; Dance Technique Refresher from July 26-August 13; Chamber Camp from August 2-6 for string players; Camp Allegro from August 9-13 for string players.

PHOENIX RISING DANCE, 9570-A Berger Road, Columbia MD 21046
CONTACT: 410-290-6611
WEBSITE: www.phoenixrisingdance.com
PROGRAMS: Dance camps from July 5 -23 for ages 5 -12.  Childcare available before and after dance camp. Night classes offered for all ages.

YOUNG ARTISTS THEATRE SUMMER PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM, Cherry Tree Center, Rt 29 & Rt 216, Maple Lawn MD
CONTACT: 301-604-2844 contactus@yatheatre.com
WEBSITE: www.yatheatre.com
PROGRAM: Our 17th summer of convenient, quality sessions June, July, August each ending with a final performance.  Half-day camp for preschoolers (age 4 and up) and full day for ages 6-14

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SPORTS CAMPS

COLUMBIA GYMNASTICS’ SUMMER PROGRAMS, 9200 Rumsey Road, Suite 2, Columbia MD 21045
CONTACT: 410-964-2053
WEBSITE: www.ColumbiaGymnastics.com
AGES: 6-15
PROGRAM: "Sun 'n Fun Summer Camp" from 9 am - 4 pm for ages 6-15. Extended care is available. Camp activities include sports, gymnastics, arts and crafts, , dance, and exciting guest speakers. Weekly Gymnastics classes for ages 18 months and up are also available.

COLUMBIA HORSE CENTER HORSEBACK RIDING CAMP, 10400 Gorman Rd, Columbia MD 20723
CONTACT: 301-776-5850
WRBSITE: www.ColumbiaHorseCenter.com
AGES: 5-15 years
PROGRAM: Camps begin June 21. From 9 am -4 pm with extended hours available. PONY PAL CAMP, for ages 5-7. Horseback riding, arts and crafts, group activities. Nine 1-week sessions. HORSEMANSHIP CAMP, for ages 8-15. Five 2-week sessions.  Two Horseback riding lessons a day and horses for all levels, beginners to advanced.

KLOTZ INSTITUTE OF KARATE, 10735 ­B Little Patuxent Pkwy,
Columbia, MD; and 13617 Annapolis Rd., Bowie, MD.
CONTACT: 410-884-3220 or 301-464-5520
WEBSITE: www.klotzkarate.com
PROGRAM: Call for more details and information on summer classes.

ST. TIMOTHY’S SCHOOL SUMMER RIDING CAMP, Stevenson, MD.
CONTACT: 410-486-5483
WEBSITE: www.stt.org
EMAIL: lsouthall@stt.org
AGES: 8-14 years
PROGRAM: Four 2-week sessions June 14- August 6. Weekdays, 9am – 3pm. Riding each day, plus swimming, crafts and more. Field trips and guest speakers.

SOCCERDOME SUMMER CAMPS, 7330 Montevideo Road, Jessup MD 20794
CONTACT: 443-755-0014
WEBSITE: www.soccerdome.com
AGES: 4 – 12
PROGRAM: Full and half-day weekly camps from July 12 to August 6. Directed by Jose Benitez, named MSYSA Coach of the Year. The camp will focus on improving player’s ability in various crucial components of the game: defend, attack and finish. Competitive scrimmages.

WILDE LAKE KARATE, 10451 Twin Rivers Road, Columbia, MD.
CONTACT: Kevin Agahi at 410-884-7340
WEBSITE: www.wildelakekarate.com
AGES: 5-14 years old
PROGRAM: Child-centered, activity-oriented summer program designed to meet the needs of your family's summer schedule. Field trips include movies, bowling, swimming, museums, historical sites, and other places of interest. Martial Arts include, karate, tae kwon do, and others Maryland state youth license.

WOODLAND HORSE CENTER, 16301 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20905.
CONTACT: 301-421-9156
WEBSITE: www.WoodlandHorse.com
AGES: 5-15
PROGRAM: EARLY BIRD CAMP-ages 8-15, June 14 - 18. HORSEMANSHIP SUMMER CAMP: ages 8 –15. Five 2-week sessions begins June 21 from 9am-4pm, extended care available. PONYPAL CAMP: for ages 5 –7. Nine 1-week sessions begins June 21, extended care available. Horseback riding, arts and crafts, group activities.

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DAY CAMPS

ADVENTURES IN CAMP SUMMER DAY CAMP, Stevens Forest Neighborhood Center , 6061 Stevens Forest Road , Columbia , MD 21045 . 
CONTACT: Jessica Harvey, Camp Director ; at 240-997-1700
WEBSITE: www.AdventuresinCamp.com 
EMAIL : AdventuresinCamp@yahoo.com
PROGRAM:  One week sessions from June - August. Open from 7AM-6PM. Camp Hours : 9 am – 4 pm, Before and After care available. Small ratio of counselor to campers! All counselors are certified and trained in CPR, First Aid, Asthma as well as FBI and MD background checked. Weekly activities include, Sports, Arts and Crafts, Swimming, Field Trips (like Mystics games, Orioles games, National ZOO & more, Talent Shows, Nature Walks and so much more! 

BETH TFILOH CAMPS, Owings Mills, MD
Mailing address: 400 Delight Meadows Road, Reisterstown, MD 21136
CONTACT:  410-517-3451
WEBSITE: www.btcamps.org
AGES: 2-15
PROGRAM:  Traditional day camp on 50-acre campsite from June 21-August 13. County licensed, Certified Youth Camp, ACA accredited. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Counselors are teachers. Red Cross swim instruction. Free supervised curbside bus service to most neighborhoods, centralized bus stops in Howard County. Morning and afternoon extended day. Choose 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 weeks, flexible enrollment. Staff/camper ratio is 1:4.
NURSERY CAMP: Ages 2-3, Pikesville campus. Enrichment activities include water play, story time, arts and crafts, outdoor play, nature and discovery, music, physical education, and Friday Kabbalat Shabbat
KINDER CAMP: Age 4 – Kindergarten (10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.) Kinder Camp introduces all the fun and experiences of the "big kid's summer camp" with an abbreviated day for those who are not quite ready for a full day experience.
For Grades K-4: Day Camp. Grades 3-8: Sports Camp or Arts Camp, 2-week option
Grades 5-8: Senior Camp, Sports Camp, Arts Camp, Adventure Camp or Travel Camp, 2-week option.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING: Grades 9-10. Assist counselors, Community Service credit available. All grades listed are as of September 2010.

BROOKFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SUMMER FUN 2010, 6347 Ten Oaks Road, Clarksville  MD
CONTACT: 410-531-9443
PROGRAM: For infants through Kindergarten. June 14 – August 26. Arts and crafts, swimming, field trips and cookouts.
 
BRYANT WOODS MONTESSORI CHILDREN’S HOUSE, 10449 Green Mountain Circle, Columbia MD 21044
CONTACT: 410-730-7525
WEBSITE: www.bryantwoodsmontessori.org
PROGRAM: Call for information about their summer program.

CAMP GLEN MAR, Glen Mar United Methodist Church, 4701 New Cut Road, Ellicott City MD 21042
CONTACT: 410-465-4995 x 212
WEBSITE: www.glenmarumc.org
AGES: entering grades K – 8
PROGRAM: Seven programs: Pioneer Outdoor Camp from June 28 – July 2; Mix & Match from July 6 – July 9; Summer Sports & Games from July 6 – July 19; Mix 7 Match from July 12 – July 16; Around the World from July 12 – July 16; Talent Camp from July 19 – July 23; Lights, Camera, Action! From July 26 – July 30 and Extreme Experiments from August 2 – August 6.

CAMP OASIS, Jeffers Hill Neighborhood Center, Columbia.
Mailing address: 8775 Cloudleap Court, Columbia, MD 21045.
CONTACT: 410-730-8113.
AGES: 4 – 12.
PROGRAM: Two 3-week sessions from June 28 – July 16; July 19 – August 6 from 9am - 3:30pm. Extended care available. Regular camp is for ages 7-12. Junior camp is for ages 4 -6. Activities include crafts, music, sports, swimming, drama and an overnight.

CAPITOL DEBATE CAMP, Loyola College, Columbia MD
CONTACT: 443-538-4992
WEBSITE: www.capitol-debate.com
AGES: Rising 4th – 9th grade
PROGRAM: July 26 – August 6. Debate Camp for grades 6-9, Public Speaking for grades 4-5, Mock Trial for grades 4-9 and Leadership for grades 4-9.

CIRCLE D FARM SUMMER DAY CAMP, 15535 Carrs Mill Road, Woodbine, MD 21797.
CONTACT: 301-854-6651
WEBSITE: www.circledfarm.com
EMAIL: info@circledfarm.com
AGES: 6-12 years.
PROGRAM: Celebrating their 32nd season!  From June 28 to August 13. Swimming, arts and crafts, horses, general sports, mini golf, nature walks, family cookouts, and much, much more. Free bus transportation from most of Howard and Carroll counties. Before and after care provided. Open house Sundays starting in May.

COLUMBIA ACADEMY ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP, 10350 Old Columbia Road, Columbia, MD 21046.
CONTACT: 410-312-7413,
WEBSITE: www.columbiaacademy.com
AGES: Kindergarten - grade 8.
PROGRAM: Programs from June through August. Activities include field trips, swimming, sports, music, and adventure.
 
COLUMBIA ACADEMY PRESCHOOL SUMMER CAMP, 9210 Route 108, Columbia, MD 21045,
9210 Route 108, Columbia MD 21045
10380 Old Columbia Road, Columbia, MD 21045,  
7425 Maple Lawn Blvd, Fulton MD 20759 and
6000 University Blvd, Ellicott City, MD.21043
CONTACT: 410-992-0484 (Rt. 108); 410-312-9790 (Old Columbia Rd); 301-604-1940 (Maple Lawn) and 410-203-9608 (University Blvd).
WEBSITE: www.columbiaacademy.com
AGES: Ages 3 - 4
PROGRAM: Available June – September. Weekly themes, swimming, sports activities, reading and more.

COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION SUMMER CAMPS, Mailing Address: PO Box 981, Columbia, MD 21044
CONTACT: 410-715-3165
WEBSITE: www.columbiacamps.org
AGES: Preschool – 12th grade.
PROGRAMS: Over 20 different programs that offer nature, sports, art, adventure trips and much more. Before and after care available.

COLUMBIA MONTESSORI SCHOOL’S SUMMER PROGRAM, 10508 Marble Faun Lane, Columbia, MD 21044.
CONTACT: 410-772-8353
WEBSITE: www.columbiamontessori.com
AGES: 2– 7 years
PROGRAM: June 14 – Aug. 27. Summer theme: Salsa Through Latin America. Full and part time programs. Extended care 7am-6pm. Activities include gymnastics, computers, Spanish (2x weekly), swimming (3x weekly), art, cooking fieldtrips, music, academics.

FIRM FOUNDATION SUMMER CAMP, Spirit of Faith Christian Center, 8430 Glenmar Road, Ellicott City MD 21043
CONTACT: 410-505-1006
WEBSITE: www.firmfoundationfaithacademy.org
AGES: 3-10
PROGRAM:Summer Camp is full of summer fun, excitement and adventure while learning for Ages 3 - 10 from June 4 - Aug 16. 

GLENELG COUNTRY SCHOOL SUMMER IN THE COUNTRY, 12793 Folly Quarter Road, Ellicott City MD 20142
CONTACT: 410-531-8600
WEBSITE: www.glenelg.org/summer
EMAIL: summerprograms@glenelg.org
AGES: Entering grades K – 10
PROGRAM: The summer programs include traditional day camps, camps with academic reviews in language arts and mathematics, day and evening sport camps, and specialized camps in a variety of areas. The summer programs run daily from 9:00 - 1:30 or 3:30 and offer children between the ages of 5 and 16 an opportunity to utilize the pool, tennis courts, playing fields, computers, and other indoor and outdoor amenities. Extended day programs are available from 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Swim lessons and pool memberships are also available during the summer.

GLENWOOD COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL, 14785 Bushy Park Road, Woodbine, MD 21797
CONTACT: 410-489-5203
WEBSITE: www.glenwoodcountrydayschool.com
AGES: Ages 2 -12.
PROGRAM: Traditional day camp, Specialty camps in Computers, Puppetry, Kite Design and Building, and Cooking, swim lessons, private tutoring.

HILLTOP CHILD CARE CENER, INC, 12121 Linden Linthicum Lane, Clarksville, MD 2129
CONTACT: 443-535-8505
AGES: Children ages 3 (toilet trained) through Pre-K
PROGRAM:  Hilltop is open year round and has a fun summer program for your child with themes such as FUN WITH SCIENCE, WHAT’S COOKIN’, and PIRATES!  The center is open from 7 am to 6 pm.  Program activities take place between the hours of 9 and 4.  We provide AM and PM snacks and milk at lunchtime.  Children need to bring lunch.  Rest time is from 1 to 3 pm.  Each week there is a special event (party, show, or field trip) and other activities include arts & crafts, cooking, science & nature, and dramatic play. 

HOWARD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS, throughout Howard County. Main office; 7120 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia MD 21046
CONTACT: 410-313-7275
WEBSITE: www.howardcountymd.us/rap
PROGRAM: A great variety of camps offered in various locations throughout Howard County. Adventure, Archeology,Arts and Crafts, Cooking, Cultural Immersion, Dance, Drama, Fitness, History, Magic, Music, Nature, Science, Social Skills, Sports, Technology, Trips and more.

KIDS ON CAMPUS: Howard Community College, Columbia, MD 21044.
CONTACT: 410-772-4976.
WEBSITE: www.howardcc.edu/kidsoncampus
AGES: 7 -17.
PROGRAM: From June 28 – August 13. Academic enrichment classes with a wide variety of topics including math, science, geography, languages, cartooning, stock market, business, journalism, law, computers, study skills, history, robotics, manga, teen cuisine and much more.

MATHNASIUM, Columbia Palace Plaza, 8801-4 Centre Park Drive, Columbia, MD 21045.
CONTACT: 410-997-6284
WEBSITE: www.mathnasium.com
PROGRAM: Stop summer loss of Math skills with Mathnasium’s “ Summer Camp Programs”. Get a “Jump Start” on school this fall, “Master Series” – Master lifetime math concepts and skills “Power Math Workouts” – middle and high school mathletes.  SAT Math Prep.

MCDONOGH SUMMER PROGRAMS, Owings Mills MD 21117
CONTACT: 410-998-3519
WEBSITE: www.mcdonogh.org
EMAIL: summer@mcdonogh.org
PROGRAM: A wide variety of a large number of camps and programs for ages 4 -18. Day Camps, Water Camps, Academic Programs, Sports Clinics for boys and girls, such as: Ancient Egypt; Adobe PhotoShop; Backstage Pass; Backyard Science; Beads, Beads, Beads; Cooking; Counselors in Training; Dance Technique Experience; Day Ventures; Flag Football; Fishing; Geology; Guitar; Hoops;  Kids on the Move; Ordinary to Extraordinary; Photo Trips; Polon Pride Soccer and much, much more!

NURTURING NEST MONTESSORI, 5885 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia MD 21045
CONTACT: 410-772-NEST (6378)
WEBSITE: www.nurturingnestmontessori.org
PROGRAM: Call for information about their summer program.

OPEN ARMS CHRISTIAN CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER SUMMER PROGRAM, Our Savior Lutheran Church, 13611 Laurel-Bowie Road, Laurel MD 20708
CONTACT: 240-568-9352
WEBSITE: www.openarmslaurel.org
AGES: For grade-school aged children
PROGRAM: Their goal is to provide a nurturing and safe environment for the development of children and families in our community through a loving, Christ-centered, Bible-based child care center.

SUMMER AT SANDY SPRING, Sandy Spring Friends School, 16923 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring MD 20860
CONTACT: 301-774-7455 x 167
WEBSITE: www.ssfs.org/summercamp
AGES: Pre-K – Grade 12
PROGRAM: Sports Academy, Friends Camp, Springwood Adventures, Creative Company and more with adventure, teamwork, sports, academics, arts, water fun, computers, off-campus trips, workshops.

TEMPLE ISAIAH SUMMER CAMP, 12200 Scaggsville Rd. Fulton, MD 20759
CONTACT: Eric Krupkin 410-888-9100 ext. 16
WEBSITE: www.templeisaiah.org
EMAIL: eric@templeisaiah.org
PROGRAM : Enjoy the summer in a friendly, caring Jewish environment. Activities include water play, crafts, music, science and more! Campers aged 2-5 can attend and is loaded with fun activities.  Camp is M/W/F from 9:30am-1pm and runs from June 14-Aug. 6.

WEE FRIENDS, Amherst House in the Kings Contrivance Village, ColumbiaCONTACT: Judy Milke, Director, 410-381-5633.
AGES: 14 months – 4 years.
PROGRAM: Classes designed to offer special time for parent/caregiver to play and interact with child through a variety of age-appropriate fun activities. Each class meets once a week. Classes available for children ages: 14-21 months, 20 months to 2 ½ years, 2-3 years, and 3-4 years. Classes meet weekday mornings and afternoons. Sessions run throughout the year.

 

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