Last-Minute Camp Guide
Annmarie Garden Art Camp
Explore art and nature in playfully creative ways with certified, experienced instructors; camps for 3-5 years and grades 1-3, 4-6 and 7-9 in three-day (half-day) and five-day (full-day) sessions from June 23-Aug. 14. Annmarie Garden, Solomons: 410-326-4640; www.annmariegarden.org.
Camp Woodlands Girl Scouts of Central Maryland
Camp Woodlands is a great way for girls in kindergarten through grade five to have fun learning about Girl Scouts in a beautiful natural setting. Just west of Annapolis, Camp Woodlands is a real Girl Scout camp property where girls can play in the great outdoors, make tie-dye hats, hike nature trails, make s’mores over a camp fire, learn camp songs, meet nature center animals and make new friends. Girls are grouped with girls their own age for these fun-packed days.
The Girl Scout staff will ensure that your girl has a great time as she learns what it means to be a Girl Scout. At the end of this mini-camp, girls will know what makes being a Girl Scout special. Girl Scouts’ mission nationwide is to build girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. Two two-day sessions: June 22-23 and June 25-26. Register by June 15. Girls Scouts of Central Maryland: www.gscm.org.
Camp Wright
Get out and active in day and overnight camps with archery, boating, crafts, sports, swimming and tennis; three- and five-day sessions June 15-Aug. 14 for kids aged 6 to 14.Sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of Easton at Camp Wright, 400 Camp Wright Ln., Stevensville: 410-643-4171; www.campwright.com.
Canaan Farms Camp
Horseback riding, animal care, art instruction and nature lore in small, friendly on-the-farm camps. Five-day sessions for ages 8+. June 22-Aug. 21. Canaan Farms, 3381 Plum Point Rd., Huntingtown: 410-257-0706; www.canaanfarmscalvert.com.
1st Class Gymnastics
Gymnastics, music, dancing, water play, Tumble Trak, arts and crafts and more. Ages 31⁄2 up, half- and full-day sessions, one- to five-days. June 15-Aug 21. 1st Class Gymnastics, 451 Defense Hwy., Annapolis: 410-224-0721; www.1stclassgym.com.
Gymnastics Camp
Aspiring gymnasts balance, bend and compete. Five-day sessions from mid-June to Aug. for ages 18 months-18 years. Docksiders Gymnastics, Millersville: 410-987-8780; www.docksidersgymnastics.com.
KidShip Sailing Camp of Annapolis Sailing School
Let us teach your First Mate (aged 5-15 years) to sail while having a lot of fun. Half- or full-day five-day and two-day sessions by age and ability. Instructors are great sailors who love working with kids. Located on a beautiful property with a wonderful shallow water beach so kids can have a great time outdoors this summer, by, on and in the water. 800-638-9192: www.KidShipSailing.com.
Mt. Zion UMC Camp
Play sports and read the Bible; free for ages 4 thru 12 mornings July 13-17. Sponsored by Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in partnership with South County churches. Southern Middle School, Lothian: 410-867-4035; www.mzumc.com.
Planet Hope Land & Sea Camp & Sailing Academy
Learn to sail in a fun, exciting atmosphere in five-day sailing camps. Choose from three camps: Mini-Mariners (aged 5-7); Youth Dinghy Camp (aged 8-15); and Cruising Camps (teens). June 15-Aug. 14 on the beach at Herrington Harbour South, near North Beach: 410-867-7177; www.sailingcamp.org.
St. John Vianney Family Life Center Camps
Fun at St. John Vianney Family Life Center Camps for Boys and Girls aged 5-16 includes Catholic Youth Basketball League … Drama Camp Honk! Jr. … Vacation Bile School: God’s Plan 4 U = Jesus! … and Catholic Youth Volleyball League Little Spikes. St. John Vianney Catholic Family Life Center, 105 Vianney Ln., Prince Frederick: 410-414-9099; www.sjvchurch.net.
St. Margaret’s Day School Camp
Theme-based creative camps with hands on-exploration including daily water play, arts & crafts, outdoor and science exploration; field trips for older campers. Half day for 2-3 years; full day for 4-9 years. Five-day sessions from June 8 thru July 31. St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church & Day School, 1605 Pleasant Plains Rd., Annapolis: 410-757-2333; www.stmargaretsdayschool.org.
St. Martin’s Summer Fun-in-the-Field Camp
17 unique sessions each instructed by a St. Martin’s teacher for preschooler through middle schoolers. Little ones explore active games in Sporty Squirts … middle schoolers stretch creativity in Awesome Comic Creation Camp … future world travelers Roam Around the World … artists explore song, dance, drama and art. Morning weeklong sessions June 15-July 31. St. Martin’s in-the-Field, 375-A Benfield Rd., Severna Park: 410-647-7055; www.stmartinsmd.org (student life tab).
Summer Spectacular Camps, Severna Park
Weekly theme camps including Game Week, Around Town in Annapolis, Environmental Week, Sports Week, Super Heroes, Career Exploration, Celebration of Our Nation and a variety of activities including swimming, gymnastics, art, cooking, mission projects and field trips (up to twice weekly); for elementary and middle-schoolers. Five-day sessions June 22-Aug. 14. Severna Park Community Center: 410-647-5843, x 201; www.spcommunitycenter.org. to download enrollment forms. For questions, contact Vanessa Bright, Camp Director: [email protected].
Summit School Camp
Have fun while making new friends and building academic skills in reading, math and oral/written expression. Fun-filled afternoons include recreation activities and field trips. Multisensory, success-oriented instruction builds positive self-esteem for rising first-8th-graders. Summit’s nurturing environment empowers campers of all ages to accept academic challenges. Parents consistently report that Camp Summit gives their child the boost they need to succeed in the following school year. July 6-31. Summit also offers four additional recreation and academic summer programs. The Summit School, 664 East Central Ave., Edgewater: 410-798-0005; www.thesummitschool.org.
West River United Methodist Camp
Active fun including archery, arts & crafts, boating — canoes, kayaks and paddleboard — campfires, games, music, nature studies, ropes course, sailing, swimming; plus growth in faith with Worship for YOUth on 45 waterfront acres. Five-day sessions for rising 1st-12th graders June 21-July 31. West River Center, 5100 Chalk Point Rd.: 410-867-0991; www.funfriendsfaith.com.