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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: Founded in 1952, the residential camp's philosophy is a non competitive one, in which a girl can progress comfortable at her individual pace. Activities include horseback riding, swimming, canoeing, tennis, archery, soccer, volleyball, dance, drama, arts and crafts and more.

CAMP ST. CHARLES, Rock Point in lower Charles County, MD.
CONTACT: Laura Hall 301-934-8799
WEBSITE: www.campstcharles.com
AGES: Children 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 session of two weeks each summer. Our goal is for campers to learn to respect themselves, other people and all of God's creation.  Offering a variety of activities including: horseback riding, swimming, archery, riflery, sports, arts and crafts (including ceramics,) camp fires, environmental education, power boating, canoeing, and much more

CAMP SUPERKIDS, Carol Jean Cancer Foundation, Laytonsville MD
CONTACT: 410-560-2120
WEBSITE: www.marylandlung.org/content/1/2/35.html
EMAIL: campsuperkids@marylandlung.org
AGES: 7 ½  - 12 , for kids with Asthma who are Maryland residents.
PROGRAM: A medically supervised, week-long, overnight camp July 15 -20, sponsored by the American Lung Association. It is designed to provide a safe summer experience. Children learn how to manage their asthma. In addition, there is swimming, teambuilding, arts and crafts and more. Scholarships are available.

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: McDonogh offers several overnight camps throughout the summer including, Boys Lacrosse Camp, Boys High School Wrestling Camp (by invitation only), Boys Soccer Academy, Girls Hockey and several different Girls Lacrosse Camps. Call for more information regarding a specific camp.

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.

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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: Two-week session for Ages 3 ­ 7: Fairy Princess from July 14 -25; One- Week sessions for ages 4- 7: Fairy Wonderland from June 23 -27 and Princess Tea Party from July 7 -11. Programs include Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Arts and Crafts. Broadway Bound Dance Program for Ages 7 ­ 10 years is a three-week session which includes Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Arts & Crafts. Junior Intensives (ages 10-13) and Senior Intensives (ages 13-16) and Ballet Only Intensives for age 10 and up. Regular classes: 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
EMAIL: camp@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. Learn more and register online

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 Camp: June 23  - 27 for ages 3-5. Half-day with tap, jazz, ballet, dress-up and arts and crafts. Dance camp: for ages 6-12, July 7 - 18 and  July 21 -25 with a full day of tap, jazz, ballet, character, lyrical, hip-hop, choreography, arts & crafts and more. Summer Session: June 23 – August 2 with classes for ages 2 to adult.

CAMP OF THE ARTS, Slayton House, Wilde Lake Village Green, Columbia, MD 21044
CONTACT: 410-730-3987 or 301-596-4883
GRADES:  1-8 (campers must have completed full day kindergarten and entering 1st grade)
Hours: 9 AM – 3:30 PM
EXTENDED CARE, Slayton House, 7:00AM to 6:30PM
Program: Two 3-week sessions and One-2 week: June 16-July 3 (no camp on July 4th); July 7-July 25; July 28-Aug. 8. 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 theater, drama, voice, improvisation, group dance, art (production related), and more. Includes talent show and finale productions.
 
THE CONSERVATORY CAMP, Slayton House, Wilde Lake Village Green, Columbia, MD 21044
CONTACT: 410-730-3987 or 301-596-4883
GRADES: 8-12 (audition-only)
EXTENDED CARE is available
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 theater and staging.  Each session concludes with a full musical production. Please call Slayton House for audition dates and times and additional information.
 June 23 - July 11 and July 14 - Aug.1.
 
CARROLL COUNTY DANCE CENTER, 6933 Warfield Avenue, Sykesville, MD 21784.
CONTACT: Sandra Woods, 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: Summer Dance Camp information available soon.

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: 3 – adult.
PROGRAM:6-week session of ongoing classes for ages 3 through adult, June 9 through July 26. Classes offered in 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, July 28 through August 15. 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: Phantom of the Opera, Teen Professional Theatre Workshop, for ages 13 -21 has auditions February 25. Annie  Jr, for ages 6 -12; Willie Wonka  Jr, for ages 6 -12 and Into the Woods for ages 12 – 18.

COMMUNITY ART CENTER OF TOWSON UNIVERSITY SUMMER ART CAMP, Towson University
CONTACT: 410-704-2351
WEBSITE: www.towson.edu/cac
AGES:  6 - 14
PROGRAM: Three 2-week sessions and one 1-week session, beginning June 23. Also, one week 1/2 day Computer Graphics Workshop for students 14 and up, July 28 - August

DRAMA KIDS SUMMER CAMP, Ellicott City and Owings Mills.
CONTACT: 410-480-2017
WEBSITE: www.dramakids.com
PROGRAM: Learn acting skills and be in a special end-0f-camp performance.

DRAMA LEARNING CENTER, 9130-I Red Branch Road, ColumbiaMD 21045
CONTACT:410-997-9352,
WEBSITE: www.dramalearningcenter.com
AGES: 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. Shows: Best of DLC Week, Disney on Stage, On Broadway, American Idol Camp, Alice In Wonderland, Midsummer Night’s Dream: Puck’s Lullaby, Wagon Wheels West!, Oklahoma!, and Best of Broadway. Please visit website for complete schedule and details. 

HOWARD COUNTY BALLET, 8510 High Ridge Road, Suite 17, Ellicott City MD 20143
CONTACT: 410-465-9414
WEBSITE: www.howardcountyballet.org
AGES: 2 ½  to adult
PROGRAM: Week-long summer day programs, 6-week program of youth classes, teen/adult on-going classes.

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: 4-14.
PROGRAM: Full or half day visual and performing arts camps featuring painting, drawing, sculpture, fashion design, printmaking, music, theatre and more!  Each session ends with exhibitions and performances of student work.  One- and two-week sessions.  Extended care available for ages 6-14. Online registration available. 
June 23 -27, July 7-18, July 21-August 1, August 4-15.

KINDERMUSIK WITH PEGGY DURBIN,  Kahler Hall, 5440 Old Tucker Row, Columbia, MD  21045 and Howard Community College
CONTACT: 410-428-1874
WEBSITE: www.makingmusik.com/peggydurbin
EMAIL: peggydurbin@verizon.net
AGES: Infants – 4 yrs. and 5 – 7yrs.
PROGRAM: At Kahler Hall: Peek-A- Boo, I Love You! For infants to 18 months with adult and Zoo Train! For 18 mos – 4yrs with adult on Tuesdays or Wednesdays July 29 – Aug. 20.
At Howard Community College: Adventures Around the World
For ages 5 -7, July 7 -11.

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 and More Fairy Magic Camp for ages 3-6 (July 7 – 11 and August 4 – 8) from 9-12 and 1 – 4); Mini-Dance Intensive for ages 7 -9 (July 14 – 18)-9-2:30pm, Dance Intensive for ages 10 - 17 (August 11-15) from 9-4; Mini-Dance Intensive for ages 6-8 (August 18-21 – four day camp) from 9-12

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, 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 4-8, 2008, now in its 19th 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 4-8, 2008 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.

PHOENIX RISING DANCE, 9570-A Berger Road, Columbia MD 21046
CONTACT: 410-290-6611
WEBSITE: www.phoenixrisingdance.com
PROGRAMS: Two sessions of Summer Advanced Intensives in ballet, tap, jazz and lyrical: June 23 – 27 and August 28 – 22. Dance Camp for ages 3 – 5 from July 7 – 11. Dance Camp for ages 6 -12 from July 14 – 15. Childcare available before and after dance camp. Night classes offered for all ages.

PEABODY PREPARATORY SUMMER PROGRAMS
CONTACT: 410-659-8100 X 1130
WEBSITE: www.peabody.jhu.edu/prep
PROGRAM: June 20 – Aug. 1. Registration begins March 31. Voice, strings, and dance camps. Private and group classes for children and adults, beginner to advanced.

YOUNG ARTISTS THEATRE SUMMER PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM, Cherry Tree Center, North Laurel
CONTACT: 301-604-2844
WEBSITE: www.yatheatre.com
PROGRAM: Sessions in June, July and August with live performances.

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SPORTS CAMPS

CHENIER-DUPREE BASKETBALL CAMP, to be held at Oakland Mills High School, Columbia
CONTACT: 410-964-5626 or 410-884-9223
WEBSITE: www.chenier-dupreebasketballcamp.com
AGES: Co-ed for ages 7 – 16.
PROGRAM: Four 1-week sessions from July 7 – August 1. 8:30am –3:30pm. Coed instruction with girls and boys in separate sessions the last week. Activities include instruction from Phil Chenier, former NBA star and are designed to help participants improve both skills and confidence.

CIRCLE D FARM TENNIS CAMP, 15535 Carrs Mill Road, Woodbine, MD 21797.
CONTACT: 301-854-6651
WEBSITE: www.circledfarm.com
EMAIL: clubexec@aol.com.
AGES: 8 -18 years.
PROGRAM: Weekly sessions from June 18 – August 8. USPTRP Pro Adolph will be teaching his 16th year. For the beginning and experienced tennis player.

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 16. 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.

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@sst.org
AGES: 8-14 years
PROGRAM: Four 2-week sessions June 16- August 8. Weekdays, 9am – 3pm. Riding each day, plus swimming, crafts and more. Field trips and guest speakers.

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 9 - 13. HORSEMANSHIP SUMMER CAMP: ages 8 –15. Five 2-week sessions begins June 16 - 9am-4pm, extended care available. PONYPAL CAMP: forages 5 –7. Nine 1-week sessions begins June 16, 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 Holt, Camp Director; at 240-997-1700
WEBSITE: www.AdventuresinCamp.com, e mai
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 Reistertown MD 21136.
CONTACT: David Schimmel, MSW, 410-517-3451.
WEBSITE:  www.btcamps.org
AGES: 4-15.
PROGRAM: Five different camps from June 23 -- August 15. County Licensed, Certified Youth Camp, and ACA accredited. KINDER CAMP: 10:00 am - 3:00pm; 5 days for ages 4 -- Kindergarten, (neighborhood bus service). PIONEER/ ADVENTURE CAMP: Pioneer Camp for ages 4-7. Adventure Camp for ages 7-10. DISCOVERY CAMP: For ages 10-13. 9 am -- 4 pm, 4- to 8-week sessions. Discovery campers choose arts, sports, outdoor adventure or Do-It-All specialty programs. Extended care from 7:00 a.m until 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Over 200 staff including over 75 college raduates. Staff/camper ratio is 1:4. Each child's counselor and all activity instructors are certified teachers. Daily Red Cross swimming lessons, boating, art, computers, nature, music, sports, arts and crafts, drama, ropes course, trips. All programs held at the 35-acre camp in Owings Mills. Free supervised door-to-door bus service to most neighborhoods, centralized bus stops in Howard County. LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM is for current grade 8-9. Training in child development and leadership skills coupled with supervised observation and internship opportunities. Approved by Baltimore County Schools and most other public and private schools for Community Service credit. Free supervised door-to-door bus service to most neighborhoods.

BET YELADIM PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN, Beth Shalom and the Meeting House in Oakland Mills, Columbia
CONTACT: 410)-531-2091 or (410) 997-7378
WEBSITE: www.betyeladim.org
PROGRAM: Camp Program for children ages 3-5 in a safe and nurturing environment.  Children can experience favorite literature through storytelling, cooking and art, learn acting techniques, soccer skills, basketball, Tee Ball, Creative Movement and Science Explorations and participate in hands-on science explorations. Camp applications are available at Beth Shalom and the Meeting House in Oakland Mills. Registration for the 2008-2009 Preschool, Full -day, kindergarten, Transitional Twos and Parent/Child Program is also being accepted. 

BROOKFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SUMMER FUN 2007, 6347 Ten Oaks Road, Clarksville  MD
CONTACT: 410-531-9443
PROGRAM: For infants through Kindergarten. June 16 – August 21. 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.

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 23 – July 11; July 14 – Aug. 1; 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 SUMMER CAMPS, at Loyola College, Columba Campus
CONTACT: 443-538-4992
WEBSITE: www.capitol-debate.com
EMAIL: bratt@capitol-debate.com
AGES: entering grades 4 – 8
PROGRAM: July 21 – August 1. Public Speaking, Mock Trial, Debate, and Leadership camps.

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 30th season!  8 weeks from June 16 to August 8. 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 SUMMER CAMP, 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, and
6000 University Blvd, Ellicott City, MD.21043
CONTACT: 410-992-0484 (Rt. 108); 410-312-9790 (Old Columbia Rd); 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 9 – Aug. 22. Summer theme: Hands Across 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.

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 – 12
PROGRAM: Day camps, extended  day programs, evening sport camps, swim lessons.

GLENWOOD COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL, 14785 Bushy Park Road, Woodbine, MD 21797
CONTACT: 410-489-5203
WEBSITE: www.glenwoodcountrydayschool.com
AGES: Age 2 – Grade 5.
PROGRAM: Full day camp on 40 acre wooded campus. Young Adventures for ages 2 – 5, High Adventures for grades 1 – 5, and Adventure Learning Camp

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 6th.

KIDS ON CAMPUS: Howard Community College, Columbia, MD 21044.
CONTACT: 410-772-4976.
WEBSITE: www.howardcc.edu/kidsoncampus
AGES: 7 -17.
PROGRAM: From June 23 – August 8. 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 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, Overnight Sports Camps.

OPERATION JUNK, Kahler Hall Community Center, Columbia
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1703 Ellicott City, MD  21041
CONTACT: Antoinette Murray, 410-736-2331
AGES: 5-11
WEBSITE: www.murrayeducationalservices.org
EMAIL: info@murrayeducationalservices.org
PROGRAM: Day camp program for boys and girls. 8 weeks available starting in
June and going through August. Students will use brain power and creativity
to transfer junk into Super Machines. They will enhance the following
skills: teamwork, decision making, organization, classification, prediction,
problem solving, science and mathematics while having fun in the spirit of
competition. Aftercare is available. Snack is provided everyday and lunch is
provided on Friday.

ST. JOHN’S PARISH DAY SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP, 9130 Frederick Road, Ellicott City MD 21042
CONTACT: 410-465-7644
WEBSITE: www.stjohnspds.org
AGES: Age 3 – 5th grade
PROGRAM: One-week camps run from June 23 – August. 15 with arts, crafts, academics and summer fun. Half and full day camps offered.

SUMMER FRIENDS DAY CAMPS, Located on the 140-acre campus of Sandy Springs Friends School, Sandy Spring, MD
CONTACT: (301) 774-7455 x167
WEBSITE: www.ssfs.org/summercamp
EMAIL:  camp@ssfs.org
AGES: Camps for Ages 4 - 17
PROGRAM: June 9 - August 8, Most camps are one-week in length. A variety of camps, 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!

TEMPLE ISAIAH SUMMER CAMPS, 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 cooking, sports, crafts, music, science and more! Campers aged 3-5 can attend and is loaded with fun activities.  Camp is M/W/F from 9:30am-1pm and begins June 16.

TOWSON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE FOR KIDS, Towson MD
WEBSITE: www.towson.edu/collegeforkids
EMAIL: collegeforkids@towson.edu
AGES: 4 years through entering 7th grade
PROGRAM: July 28 – August 1, 9am ­ noon. The Institute for Gifted Children.

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.

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