Summer Camps

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ARTS CAMPS | SPORTS CAMPS | DAY AND OVERNIGHT 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: Special summer programs for ages 3 and up. Regular class evening programs for ages 3 and up, beginner through advanced.
Backstage Dance Studio Summer Camp and Classes, 7185 Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21045.
CONTACT: 410-312-0900.
WEBSITE: www.thebackstagedancestudio.com
AGES: 3-adult
PROGRAMS: Backstage offers Summer Camps for children (ages 3-12), as well as challenging workshops (ages 9-16) and Summer Classes for children to adults of all ages and levels.
Baltimore Museum of Art Summer Creativity Camp, Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218
CONTACT: 443-573-1833.
WEBSITE: www.artbma.org
AGES: Ages 8-10
PROGRAM: Campers connect with original works of art and create their own masterpieces in the unique setting of an art museum. Cultivating curious minds, Summer Creativity Camp features daily gallery tours and hands-on art making 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Camp of the Arts, Slayton House, Wilde Lake Village Green, Columbia, Md. 21044
CONTACT: 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 2011)
PROGRAM: A musical theater camp designed for grades 1-8. Campers will learn the basics of drama, improvisation, group dance, monologues, play writing, storytelling, voice and art (production oriented.) Campers will take all these disciplines to develop their talents for their final productions and talent show. Session I is June 18- July 6, 2012 and features Disney shows, Session II is July 9 - July 27, 2012 and features Fairy Tales and Session III is July 30 - Aug 10, 2012 and is Stories Thru the Ages.
Conservatory 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: Slayton House Intensive is June 25 - July 6, 2012. This Session is designed by Mr. Nathan Rosen, Director of Theatre at Atholton High School, to develop audition material and explore performance opportunities. Workshops by local and Broadway artists will be included. Slayton House Conservatory Camp is July 9 - August 3, 2012This is a four week, Audition Only session intended for the more experienced student. Campers will experience the benefit of performing a full musical production in the Slayton House theatre. Campers will be taught the finer points of theatre and staging. Their own talents will be highlighted in a talent show the second Friday of the session. The will be performing the Broadway Award Winning Musical URINETOWN Auditions will be held on Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 4:30 pm and 5:15 pm, Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at 4:30 & 5:15 pm and Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 4:30 & 5:15 pm. Call Kathy Verheul at 410-730-3987 to schedule your audition..
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: PROGRAM: Themed Full & 1/2 Day Pre-Ballet Days (ages 4-6), Full & ½ Day
Summer Camp July 30-August 3 (ages 6-12), 2 week Ballet Intensive August 6-17, 5 week Summer Class Session for ages 2-adults, Day trip to Broadway Dance Center in New York City!
Central Maryland Youth Ballet, Columbia
CONTACT: 443-472-7772
WEBSITE: www.centralmarylandyouthballet.com
PROGRAM: Summer Intensive Dance Camps and classes in June through August.
Cindee Velle’s Summer Program, Stonehouse, Long Reach Village, Columbia, MD 21045.
CONTACT: 410-465-7674.
WEBSITE: www.cindeevelleballet.com
AGES: 2 – adult.
PROGRAM: A 3-week Dance Camp is offered in August as well as a 6-week Summer Session.
Columbia Association Summer Art Camp, 6100 Foreland Garth, Columbia, MD 21045
CONTACT: 410-730-0075
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
PROGRAM: Offering three sessions in two locations, camps for all ages, every child gets a part.
Howard County Center for the Arts Visual and Performing Arts Day Camps, 8510 High Ridge Road, Ellicott City MD 21043.
CONTACT: 410-313-2787
WEBSITE: www.hocoarts.org
AGES: Grades K - 7
PROGRAM: Eight 1-week Sessions from June 25 – August 10, 2012. Campers are grouped by age and may enroll for a full day or half day. Students may select from age-appropriate visual and performing arts camps. Camps conclude with an exhibit or performances of student work on the last day of camp. Extended care available.
Imagination Stage Summer Camps, 4908 Auburn Avenue Bethesda, Maryland 20814
CONTACT: 301-961-6060
WEBSITE: www.imaginationstage.org
AGES: 4 years to grade 12
PROGRAM: This award-winning children’s theater offers multiple camps for all ages in theatre arts and production from Arts Explorer to Theatre Intensives. Camps offered from June 18 – August 10.
K.I.D.S. Summer Conservatory 2012 (Kids In Dramatic Study) at Centennial High School, Ellicott City
CONTACT: 410-715-0454
WEBSITE: www.kids-drama.com
AGES: current grades K- 12
PROGRAM: Offering two sessions.
K.I.D.S. Performing “Disney’s Aladdin, Jr.” For students in grades K – 5, June 25 – July 13 at Centennial High School - Ellicott City.
TEEN K.I.D.S. Performing “Zombie Prom” For students in grades 5 – 12, July 16 – August 3 at Centennial High School – Ellicott City.
Through the mounting of a full-scale musical production, campers will study acting, singing, and dancing. They offer a safe and nurturing atmosphere where students can develop self-confidence and acquire a solid foundation in theatre. All instructors and directors are professionals in both the field of teaching and performance.
Misako Ballet Studio, Harper’s Choice Village Center, 5485 Harpers Farm Road, Suite 203, Columbia
CONTACT: 410-884-9690
WEBSITE:www.misakoballet.com
PROGRAM: Summer programs beging June 25. Weekly classes and camps. Budding ballerinas participate in ballet classes, decorate their own dance-related props, and learn short dances from several ballets especially suited to their age group.
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
WEBSITE: www.suzukimusicschool.com
AGES: Elementary School through High School (and beyond).
PROGRAM: In August. The 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 iis 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, Fulton/Maple Lawn
CONTACT: 410-309-0770,
WEBSITE: www.OlenkaSchoolofMusic.com
PROGRAM: Summer Music classes for ages infants to adult.
One For All Dance Academy, 9691-L Gerwig Lane, Columbia MD 21046
CONTACT: 410-262-8434
WEBSITE: www.oneforalldance.com
PROGRAM: Classes and summer camps in Ballet, Pointe, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Jazz and Tap for children and adults begins June 11.
Peabody Preparatory Summer Camps, 21 East Mount Vernon Place
Baltimore, Maryland 21202, 949 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson, Maryland 21204
CONTACT: 410-234-4630
WEBSITE: www.peabody.jhu.edu/prep
PROGRAM: Early childhood classes, dance and instruction in all orchestral instruments, guitar, voice and piano.
Young Artists Theatre Summer Performing Arts Program, 8178 Lark Brown Road #102, Elkridge, MD 21075
CONTACT: 301-604-2844
WEBSITE: www.yatheatre.com
PROGRAM: Their 19th summer of convenient, quality sessions June, July, August each ending with a final performance. The Young Artists Programs are designed to integrate children of different ages and levels of ability...and each camp session offers new opportunities for those considering multiple sessions!
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. 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
WEBSITE: www.ColumbiaHorseCenter.com
AGES: 5-15 years
PROGRAM: Camps begin June 18. 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.
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 18- August 10. 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; 7447 Shipley Ave. Harmans, MD 21077 and 8400 Ardwick Ardmore Road, Landover, MD 20785
CONTACT: 443-755-0014 (Jessup); (443) 891-2431 (Harmons); (240) 770-2088 (Landover)
WEBSITE: www.soccerdome.com
AGES: 4 – 12
PROGRAM: Full and half-day weekly camps. 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: 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:. HORSEMANSHIP SUMMER CAMP: ages 8 –15. Five 2-week sessions begins June 18 from 9am-4pm, extended care available. PONYPAL CAMP: for ages 5 –7. Nine 1-week sessions begins June 18, extended care available. Horseback riding, arts and crafts, group activities.
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
PROGRAM: One week sessions from June - August. Open from 7am-6pm. Camp hours are 9 am – 4 pm, Before and After care available. Small ratio of counselor to campers! Weekly activities include, Sports, Arts and Crafts, Swimming, Field Trips, Talent Shows, Nature Walks and so much more!
Bet Yeladim Preschool Summer Program, 8910 State Rt. 108, Suite D
Columbia, MD 21045.
CONTACT: 410-997-7378
WEBSITE: www.betyeladim.org
AGES: 3-5
PROGRAM: Music, art, science, dance and sports.
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 18-August 10. 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.
Included are Day Camp, Sports Camp, Arts Camp, Adventure Camp, Travel Camp, Leadership Training, Nursery Camp and Kindercamp.
Brookfield Christian School Summer Fun, 6347 Ten Oaks Road, Clarksville MD 21029
CONTACT: 410-531-9443
WEBSITE: www.brookfieldchristianschool.com
PROGRAM: For infants through Kindergarten. Academic enrichment and theme-based activities. Children are engaged in arts and crafts, cooking projects, swimming, computers, music and creative dance. Field trips are planned to coincide with weekly themes. Children experience trips to the Science Center, Aquarium, Farm, Zoo, Museums, and a host of other trips and events. Special guests are invited to entertain and share learning experiences
Bryant Woods Montessori Children’s House Super Summer Camp, 10449 Green Mountain Circle, Columbia MD 21044
CONTACT: 410-730-7525
WEBSITE: www.bryantwoodsmontessori.org
PROGRAM: Begins June 18, 9am – 12pm. Weekly in-house field trips, art, cooking and music in addition to a Montessori work time.
Camp Oasis, Phelps Luch Neighborhood Center, Columbia.
Mailing address: 8775 Cloudleap Court, Columbia, MD 21045.
CONTACT: 410-730-8113.
WEBSITE: www.longreach.org
AGES: 4 – 12.
PROGRAM: Two 3-week sessions 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.
Circle D Farm Summer Day Camp, 15535 Carrs Mill Road, Woodbine, MD 21797.
CONTACT: 301-854-6651
WEBSITE: www.circledfarm.com
AGES: 6-12 years.
PROGRAM: Celebrating their 34th season! From June 25 to August 10. 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.
Club Scientific Chesapeake, with 24 camps in Columbia, Ellicott City, Catonsville and Silver Spring.
CONTACT: 443-928-6772
WEBSITE: www.ClubScientificChesapeake.com
AGES: 4-14
PROGRAM: They believe that every child is a scientist and that they can make children even better scientists! ClubScientific 2012 Summer Camps season will offer 24 summer day camps. All of the hands-on National Science Standard activities make science challenging and fun! Camps include Little Scientist, Jurassic, Cosmos, Jolly Roger, Young Physician, Grossology Emergency Vet, Video Game Maker, CSI, Robot Inventor, Chef Scientific, Special Effects, Scibot, Deep Space and more.
Columbia Academy Elementary and Middle School Summer Camp, 10350 Old Columbia Road, Columbia, MD 21046.
CONTACT: 410-312-7413,
WEBSITE: www.columbiaacademy.com
AGES: Jr. Kindergarten - grade 8.
PROGRAM: Programs from June through August.
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: This program is a recreational program with Gymnastics, Swimming and Swimming lessons, Art, Spanish, Music and Academic Review. We have a summer theme, which includes activity books. The Art, Music, and Guest speakers help to enrich and reinforce this theme.
Glenelg Country School Summer in the Country, 12793 Folly Quarter Road, Ellicott City MD 20142
CONTACT: 410-531-8600
WEBSITE: www.glenelg.org/summer
AGES: Entering grades K – 10
PROGRAM: June 18 – July 27, 2012 The summer programs include traditional day camps, camps with academic reviews.
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 and Specialty Camps.
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: 443-518-4110.
WEBSITE: www.howardcc.edu/kidsoncampus
AGES: 7 -17.
PROGRAM: 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, and much more.
Mathnasium, Columbia Palace Plaza, 8801-4 Centre Park Drive, Columbia, MD 21045.
CONTACT: 410-997-6284
WEBSITE: www.mathnasium.com/columbiamd
PROGRAM: Sharpen your math skills this summer at Mathnasium with their individualized programs. With a summer membership you can prepare for the next school year working on one of their readiness programs and strengthen your math skills at the same time.
McDonogh Summer Programs, Owings Mills MD 21117
CONTACT: 410-998-3519
WEBSITE: www.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 and Overnight Sports Camp. Topics include Outdoor Adventure, Acting, Filmmaking, Art, Rock music, Chess, Chinese, Golf, Tennis, Soccer, Lacrosse, Football, Basketball, and many additional themes.
Nurturing Nest Montessori, 5885 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia MD 21045
CONTACT: 410-772-NEST (6378)
WEBSITE: www.nurturingnestmontessori.com
AGES: Infants through preschool
PROGRAM: A fully equipped Montessori classroom directed by a Certified Montessori Teacher so that your child’s learning blooms along with the summer garden. Session themes are incorporated into all areas of the classroom: Practical Life, Sensorial, Math, Language, Science and Cultural – all developmentally appropriate for the 3-6 year old. The outdoor area is an extension of our classroom where your child will enjoy water play, games in the sun and additional theme related projects each and every day.
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: Infants through preschool
PROGRAM: Their goal is to provide a nurturing and safe environment for the development of children and families in the community through a loving, Christ-centered, Bible-based child care center.






