Maryland Summer Camps and Programs

2009 SUMMER CAMPS AND PROGRAMS

OVERNIGHT CAMPS | ARTS CAMPS | SPORTS CAMPS | DAY CAMPS

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 Ages through High School (and beyond).
PROGRAM: From August 3 - 7, 2009 now in its 20th year, this one-week all-day Music and Arts Camp at Wilde Lake, is open to ALL Instruments (and some Voice) by Audition for GT who are accomplished Music Students and good at Sight Reading. Camp is customized each season to best suit the needs of the Campers. Since space is limited, preference is given to GT, but we can also accept a limited number of Beginners. The Schedule may include daily 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 is open to Qualified Students with Piano Training, August 3 - 7, 2009 and limited space for Beginners. 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 - 16.
PROGRAM: Our 58th season! Multiple week sessions. Horseback Riding (80 horses, 6 rings), Performing Arts, Fine Arts & Crafts, Sports (tennis, basketball, volleyball, and more), Aquatics (kayaking, canoeing, tubing). Specialty camps in Riding, Tennis, Arts. ACA accredited. Less than 2 hours from D.C. on 600 acres.

CAMP ST. CHARLES, Rock Point in lower Charles County, MD.
CONTACT: Laura Hall 301-934-8799 (spring, fall)
WEBSITE: www.campstcharles.com
AGES: 7 – 13
PROGRAM: A non-profit, catholic sponsored summer camp for children ages 7-13. The camp is a residential program located on the shores of the Wicomico River that runs four sessions of two weeks each summer. In addition there will be one long weekend of Family Camp for whole families to be there together.

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 Boys High School Wrestling Camp (by invitation only), Boys Soccer Academy, Girls Field Hockey and several different Girls Lacrosse Camps.

MERCERSBURG SUMMER PROGRAMS,300 East Seminary Street, Mercersburg, PA 17236
CONTACT: 717-328-6225
WEBSITE: www.mecersburg.edu/summer_programs/
EMAIL: summerprograms@mercersburg.edu
AGES: 7-16
PROGRAM: Mercersburg Academy becomes Summer Central from June through
August, providing the ideal setting for a wide range of exciting
opportunities for enrichment, development, personal growth, and fun. Our active and vibrant schedule includes opportunities in academic enrichment, the arts, sports camps, and our renowned Mercersburg Adventure 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 Summer Camp prepares boys and girls ages 7-16 for their future by teaching them to apply strategies from the outdoors to challenges in their lives. By focusing on specific skills throughout a session, campers 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: Their world-class facility, coupled with some of the nation’s most experienced instructors, offers one of the premier youth baseball experiences anywhere. Ripken Summer Camps offer a safe, family-friendly environment while promoting sound skill development and fun.

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: Two-week session for Ages 3-7: Fairy Wonderland from July 6-17; One- Week session for ages 4- 7: Princess Tea Party from June 22-26. Programs include Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Arts and Crafts. Broadway Bound Dance Program for Ages 7-10 years is a three-week session from July 27 – August 4 which includes Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Arts & Crafts. For the serious dancer 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: Camp Arena Stage is dedicated to the personal and creative growth of its campers by providing a summer of unforgettable arts experiences, centered on the campers’ ability to choose from a host of activities in theater, dance, music, media and visual arts. Staffed by professional artist-educators and supported by a team of highly trained, warm and energetic counselors, Camp Arena Stage aims to bring together campers from diverse backgrounds to explore, discover and create art.

BACKSTAGE DANCE STUDIO SUMMER CAMPAND CLASSES, 7185 Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21045.
CONTACT: 410-312-0900.
WEBSITE: www.thebackstagedancestudio.com
AGES: 2-adult
PROGRAMS:. Little Dancer’s Camp: July13-17 for ages 3-5,half-day with tap, jazz, ballet, dress-up and arts and crafts. Dance camp: for ages 6-12, June 22 – July 3 and July 6-10 with a full day of tap, jazz, ballet, character, lyrical, hip-hop, choreography, crafts and more. Choreography Camp: July 20-24, for girls ages 8-15. Summer Session: June 22 – August 1 with classes for ages 2 to adult on nights and weekends.

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
GRADES: 1 - 8 (campers must have completed full day kindergarten and entering 1st grade in 2009)
PROGRAM: Two 3 week sessions, June 22 - July 10 and July 13 - July 31, 2009 and one 2 week session, Aug 3 - Aug 14, 2009. 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
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. Each session concludes with a full musical production. Please call or email for additional dates and times and additional information. Two 3 week sessions, June 29 - July 17 and July 20 - August 2. Extended care is available

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 DAY, ages 4 – 6. FULL DAY SUMMER DANCE CAMP, for for ages 6 – 12. BALLET INTENSIVE WORKSHOP with guest teacher Inna Stabrova for intermediate and advanced students. CONTEMPORARY/ JAZZ WORKSHOP, includes a trip to Broadway Dance Center in New York City. REGULAR SUMMER CLASSES for all ages (2 – adult) in ballet, tap, jazz, pointe, hiphop, ballroom, yoga, pilates, modern and more.

CENTRAL MARYLAND YOUTH BALLET, Columbia
CONTACT: 443-472-7772
WEBSITE: www.centralmarylandyouthballet.com
PROGRAM: June 22-26, Half-day camp at Columbia Gym in Clarksville. July 27-31, Full-day camp at Bryant Woods Montessori in Columbia and August 3-7, Full-day camp at Bryant Woods Montessori in Columbia. Seven-week summer class session June 22 to Augst 7 at Columbia Gym and Claret House, day and evening classes for ages 3 to adult.

CINDEE VELLE’S SUMMER PROGRAM, Stonehouse, Long Reach Village, Columbia, MD 21045.
CONTACT: 410-465-7674.
WEBSITE: www.cindeevelleballet.com
EMAIL: cindeevelleballet@verizon.net
AGES: 2 – adult.
PROGRAM:4-week session of ongoing classes for ages 2 through adult, June 22 through July 25. Classes offered in Mommy and Me, PreBallet, Kinderballet, Preparatory Ballet, Combination classes, Classical Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Pointe, Lyrical /Modern, Lyrical/Ballet and Hip Hop. Class hours are Monday through Thursday afternoons and evenings, and Tuesday and Saturday mornings. Three one week sessions of dance camp for grades 1 through 8, August 3 through August 21. Camp activities include Ballet, Jazz, Swimming, Master classes, Musical Theatre, Student Choreography and Arts and Crafts. Camp hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with one hour after care available until 6:00 pm.

COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION SUMMER ART CAMP, 6100 Foreland Garth, Columbia, MD 21045
CONTACT: 410-730-0075
EMAIL: art.staff@columbiaassociation.com.
PROGRAM: For campers in Grades 1-8. One and two-week sessions offered. Painting, handbuilding in clay, mixed media, jewelry, theater production and more. Includes outdoor recreation, swimming and a gallery show of campers’ art work at the end of 2 week sessions.

COLUMBIA CENTER FOR THEATRICAL ARTS PERFORMING ARTS CAMP CONTACT: 410-381-0700
WEBSITE: www.CCTArts.com
EMAIL: info@CCTArts.com
PROGRAM: Session 1: High School Musical, Jr., ages 6 – 12, June 22 – July10. Session II: Peter Pan, July 13 -24, ages 6-12, Session III: High School Musical 2, July 27 – August 14, ages 12 – 17. Also audition for the Teen Professional Theatre, ages 13 – 21. See website for audition schedule.

DRAMA KIDS INTERNATIONAL - HOWARD COUNTY
Location: Hawthorn Center, 6175 Sunny Spring, Columbia, MD 21044.
Weekly Camps: Weeks of June 22, July 13, July 20, and August 3
Website: www.dramakids.com/md1
Telephone: 410-480-2017
Description: Students, ages 6 - 12, will have a fun-filled week exploring the art of drama or improving their current drama skills. All camps culminate in a final performance!

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, One-week, and One-day sessions are available; before and after-care offered. Camps: DLC Beach Week, Musical Theatre Fitness, Disney on Stage, On Broadway, Rock&Roll through the Ages, Best of Broadway, Broadway Babies Drama “Summer Stars,” Aladdin, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Disney’s Cinderella, Roger’s and Hammerstein’s Cinderella. Please visit website for complete schedule and details.

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. June Mini Session: June 22-26. Four-day Intensive: June 29-July 2. Session I: July 6-17, Session II: July 20-31, Session III: August 3-14, August Mini Session: August 17-21.

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 22 – July 2, Jungle Book, open to Grades K – 3. K.I.D.S., July 6 – 24, High School Musical 2, open to Grades 3 – 8. Teen K.I.D.S., July 27 – August 14, Urinetown, the Musical, 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 6 – Aug. 8 with a variety of class times available. Busy Days – infants to 1 ½ years with adult. Creatures at the Ocean – 1 ½ to 4 years with adult, Family Time – newborns & up with adult

KINETICS DANCE THEATRE, 3280 Pine Orchard Lane, Ellicott City MD 21042
CONTACT: 410-480-1686
WEBSITE: www.kineticsdance.org
EMAIL: kinetics.school@verizon.net
PROGRAMS: Fairy Magic Camp for ages 3-6 from August 3 – 7; Mini-Dance Intensive for ages 7 -9 from July 20-24, full day; Dance Intensive for ages 10 - 17 from August10-14, full day; Mini-Dance Intensive II for ages 7-10 from August 17-21, full day. Plus six-week Summer Session from June 21 – July 31 with ballet, modern, jazz, hip-hop, pilates, belly dancing and more.

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 morning and evening classes for children through adult. Ballet, Point, Modern, and Pilates.

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 Ages through High School (and beyond).
PROGRAM: From August 3 - 7, 2009 now in its 20th year, this one-week all-day Music and Arts Camp at Wilde Lake, is open to ALL Instruments (and some Voice) by Audition for GT who are accomplished Music Students and good at Sight Reading. Camp is customized each season to best suit the needs of the Campers. Since space is limited, preference is given to GT, but we can also accept a limited number of Beginners. The Schedule may include daily 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 is open to Qualified Students with Piano Training, August 3 - 7, 2009 and limited space for Beginners. 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 PROGRAMS
CONTACT: 410-659-8100 X 1130
WEBSITE: www.peabody.jhu.edu/prep
PROGRAM: June 19 – Aug. 1. Registration begins March 30. Music and dance for all ages. Private and group classes for children and adults, beginner to advanced. Summer camps in voice, strings and dance. Music in Downtown Baltimore, Towson and Annapolis campuses, Howard County locations. Dance in Downtown Baltimore and Towson campuses
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PHOENIX RISING DANCE, 9570-A Berger Road, Columbia MD 21046
CONTACT: 410-290-6611
WEBSITE: www.phoenixrisingdance.com
PROGRAMS: Dance Camp for ages 3 – 5 from July 27-30. Dance Camp for ages 6 -12 from July 6-17. Childcare available before and after dance camp. Night classes offered for all ages. Three-Day Summer Ballet Festivals: June 22-24 – Sleeping Beauty, July 20-22 – Coppelia, August 3-5 – Swan Lake, August 17-19 – Giselle.

PUMP IT UP’S JUMP-N-ART SUMMER CAMP, 7184 Troy Hill Drive, Suite H, Elkridge, MD 21075
CONTACT: (410)579-1122
WEBSITE: www.Pumpituppparty.com
EMAIL: Md.Elkridge@pumpitupparty.com
AGES: 5-10 year olds
PROGRAM: Pump It Up's exciting Jump-N-Art Summer Camp will feature specialized art lessons complete with take home art projects. Plus, the campers will participate in fitness fun in interactive inflatables in the Pump It Up arenas. Each camp session has a theme that will build around the art projects and special guests to enhance the summer camp experience. There will be Four 1-week Sessions beginning June 22, July 13, July 27, and August 3.

STARS STUDIO, 10095 Washington Blvd, #132, Ashbury Courts Apartments, LaurelMD20723.
CONTACT: 301-604-STAR (7827)
PROGRAM: Half- day, Full-day, and Extended Day with fun, professional counselors. Summer classes in Ballet, Tap, Hip-Hop and Zumba for children and adults.

YOUNG ARTISTS THEATRE SUMMER PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM, Cherry Tree Center, Rt 29 & Rt 216, Maple Lawn MD
CONTACT: 301-604-2844
EMAIL: contactus@yatheatre.com
WEBSITE: www.yatheatre.com
PROGRAM: Our 16th summer of convenient, quality sessions June, July Aug each ending w/ a final performance. Full day, half day, extended care available

SPORTS CAMPS

ADOLPH SMITH TENNIS CAMP, at Circle D Farms, 15535 Carrs Mill Road, Woodbine MD 21797
CONTACT: 443-653-2370
WEBSITE: www.adolphsmithtennis.org
AGES: 8 -18
PROGRAM: June 22 – August 14, Monday through Friday, 9am – 4pm with after care available as well as bus transportation. Skills, strokes and tournaments at all levels. Swimming pool available. Open for inspection on Saturdays and Sundays beginning in April.

THE BALTIMORE FENCING CENTER, Timonium near the corner of York and Timonium Roads and Columbia near Route 32 and Broken Land Parkway.
CONTACT: Timonium – 410-560-7988, Columbia – 410-290-7708
WEBSITE: www.baltimorefencing.com and www.columbiafencing.org
AGES: 8 – 18
PROGRAM: Half-Day Beginner Camp for ages 8-13 on July 6 -10, July 20-24, August 3-7 and August 10-14 in Timoinum and on July 13-17 and July 27-31 in Columbia. Full-Day Experienced Camp for ages 8 -13 on July 13-17 in Timonium and June 22-26 and July 20-24 in Columbia. Competitive Camp for ages 13-18 on July 13-17 and August 18-21 in Timonium and August 24-28 in Columbia.

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 22. 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.

EMILIA’S ACROBATICS, GYMNASTICS & CHEERLEADING SUMMER CAMP, 9525 Berger Road, Columbia, MD 21046
CONTACT: 410-381-7565.
WEBSITE; www.eagcgym.com
EMAIL: Ykpost55@hotmail.com
PROGRAM: Gymnastics/Tumbling Camps for all ages and levels. Professional coaches, advanced equipment. Cheerleading and gymnastics classes. Learn how to tumble for all levels with state of the art equipment and professional staff

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.

KS WHITE TIGER MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY, 13340 Clarksville Pike, HighlandMD20777
CONTACT: 301-854-0515
WEBSITE: www.iloveMasterLee.com
PROGRAM: Martial arts classes for ages 3 to adult. Special Summer Camp program.

MACON KARATE, 8141 Telegraph Road, Severn MD
CONTACT: 410-674-2077
PROGRAM: Martial arts classes for ages 3 to adult. Special summer classes program.

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: Their world-class facility, coupled with some of the nation’s most experienced instructors, offers one of the premier youth baseball experiences anywhere. Ripken Summer Camps offer a safe, family-friendly environment while promoting sound skill development and fun.

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 15- August 7. 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 13 to August 7 with a travel camp from July 13 -17. 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 15 - 19. HORSEMANSHIP SUMMER CAMP: ages 8 –15. Five 2-week sessions begins June 22 - 9am-4pm, extended care available. PONYPAL CAMP: for ages 5 –7. Nine 1-week sessions begins June 22, extended care available. Horseback riding, arts and crafts, group activities.

DAY CAMPS

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

BETH TFILOH CAMPS, Owings Mills, MD
Mailing address: 400 Delight Meadows Road, Reisterstown, MD 21136
CONTACT: David Schimmel, MSW, 410-517-3451
WEBSITE: www.btcamps.org
AGES: 4-15
PROGRAM: Traditional day camp on 50-acre campsite from June 22-August 14. County licensed, Certified Youth Camp, ACA accredited. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free supervised curbside bus service to most neighborhoods, centralized bus stops in Howard County. Morning and afternoon extended day. Choose 4, 5, 6, or 8 weeks, flexible enrollment. Staff/camper ratio is 1:4.
KINDER CAMP: Age 4 – Kindergarten (10 a.m. - 3 p.m.) (centralized bus stops).
PIONEER CAMP: Age 4 - 1st grade/ EXPLORER CAMP: Grades 2-4/ SENIOR CAMP: Grades 5-8. Red Cross swim program, boating, arts & crafts, singing, drama, nature, science, sports, Jewish Culture. Outdoor living skills, ropes towers for older campers. Counselors and instructors are teachers.
SPORTS CAMP/ ARTS CAMP, ADVENTURE CAMP/ X-TREME ADVENTURE CAMP: Grades 5-8. Campers choose to concentrate in special areas of interest. Field trips, late stays, overnights, special events.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING: Grades 9-10. Training in child development and leadership skills, gain work experience, balance responsibility with fun. Community Service credit approved.
All grades listed are as of September 2009.

BROOKFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SUMMER FUN 2009, 6347 Ten Oaks Road, Clarksville MD
CONTACT: 410-531-9443
WEBSITE: www.brookfieldchristianschool.com
PROGRAM: For infants through Kindergarten. June 15 – August 27. Arts and crafts, swimming, field trips and cookouts.

BRYN MAWR SUMMER PROGRAMS, 109 W. Melrose Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21210.
CONTACT: 410-323-1118x1268
WEBSITE: www. BrynMawrSchool.org./summer
AGES: age 3 – grade 12.
PROGRAM: Arts and enrichment camps for girls and boys. Instructional and competitive sports camps for girls. Little School Summer Camp for ages 3-5.

CAMP GLENMAR, 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 – 6
PROGRAM: Six programs. Outdoor Skills from June 29 – July 3; Nature/Ecology from July 6 – July 10; Hodgpodge of Art from July 13 – July 17; Infinity Sports from July 20 – July 24; Circus of the Kids from July 26 – July 31; Case Crackers from August 3 – August 7.

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 29 – July 17; July 20 – Aug. 7; 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.

CAMP TUDU, Johns Hopkins University Montgomery County Campus, 9601 Medical Center Drive, Rockville MD 20852
CONTACT: 410-707-1758
WEBSITE: www.camptudu.com
AGES: 5 – 12
PROGRAM: All the things kids like “tudu” – solar cooking, water fun, wildlife and green discoveries, nature crafts and games, team building, and more. Weekly sessions, 7:1 camper/counselor ratio.

CAPTIOL DEBATE SUMMER CAMPS, Loyola College Baltimore and Loyola Collage Columbia
CONTACT: 443-538-4992
WEBSITE: www.capitol-debate.com
AGES: Rising 4th through 12th grades
PROGRAM: Camps in Baltimore July 13 -24 and in Columbia July 27 –August 7. Public Speaking Camp for 4th and 5th graders, Mock Trial Camp for 4th through 9th graders, Leadership Camp for 4th through 9th graders, and Debate Camp for 6th through 12 graders.

CIRCLE D FARM SUMMER DAY CAMP, 15535 Carrs Mill Road, Woodbine, MD 21797.
CONTACT: 301-854-6651
WEBSITE: www.circledfarm.com
EMAIL: clubexec@aol.com.
AGES: 6-12 years.
PROGRAM: Celebrating our 31th season! 8 weeks from June 22 to August 14. 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 Saturday and Sundays starting in April.

COLUMBIA ACADEMY ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMERCAMP, 10350 Old Columbia Road, Columbia, MD 21046.
CONTACT: 410-312-7413,
WEBSITE: www.columbiaacademy.com
AGES: Kindergarten - grade 8.
PROGRAM: From June through August. Activities include field trips, swimming, arts crafts, science, nature, and more.

COLUMBIA ACADEMY PRESCHOOL SUMMER CAMP, 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.columbaacademy.com
AGES: Infant through Pre-K.
PROGRAM: From June through August. Activities include field trips, swimming, arts & crafts, nature & science studies, 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 8 – Aug. 21. Summer theme: Children Around the World. Full and part time programs. Extended care 7am-6pm. Activities include gymnastics, computers, Spanish (2x weekly), swimming (3x weekly), art, cooking fieldtrips, music, academics.

GLENELG COUNTRY SCHOOL SUMMER IN THE COUNTRY, 12793 Folly Quarter Road, Ellicott City MD 20142
CONTACT: 410-531-8600
WEBSITE: www.glenelg.org
EMAIL: summerprograms@glenelg.org
AGES: Entering grades K – 10
PROGRAM: Day camps, extended day programs, sport camps, swim lessons, swim & tennis club memberships.

GLENWOOD COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL, 14785 Bushy Park Road, Woodbine, MD 21797
CONTACT: 410-489-5203
WEBSITE: www.glenwoodcountrydayschool.com
AGES: Ages 2 -11.
PROGRAM: Traditional day camp, Specialty camps in art, French and computers, swim lessons, private tutoring.

HOLY TRINITY CHRISTIAN DAY SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP, 7606 Sandy Spring Road, Laurel
CONTACT: 301-317-6600
PROGRAM: For ages 2 -5.

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, Arts and Crafts, Dance, Drama, Music, Nature, Science, Sports, Teen Adventure, and more. Registration begins February 4th.

KIDS ON CAMPUS: Howard Community College, Columbia, MD 21044.
CONTACT: 410-772-4976.
WEBSITE: www.howardcc.edu/kidsoncampus
AGES: 7 -17.
PROGRAM: From June 22 – August 7. 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.

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!

ST. JOHN’S PARISH DAY SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP, 9130 Frederick Road, Ellicott City MD 21042
CONTACT: 410-465-7644
WEBSITE: www.stjohnspds.org
AGES: Entering 4 year old preschool students to entering 6th gradeP
ROGRAM: One-week camps run from June 29 – August 7 with arts, crafts, academics and summer fun. Half and full day camps offered

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 15-Aug. 8.

UMBC DAY CAMP, Athletic Dept., UMBC campus, Catonsville.
CONTACT: Jeff Moore, 410-455-1540
WEBSITE: www.umbc.edu/athletics/Recreation/DayCamp
AGES: 6 – 12
PROGRAM: Nine 1-week sessions, traditional and special camp activities, special events, field trips, daily swimming and more. Extended care available.

WEE FRIENDS, Amherst House in the Kings Contrivance Village, Columbia; the Laurel Community Center, Laurel and Christian Temple, Catonsville
CONTACT: 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.