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amp Sonshine is an incredible summer day camp experience for kids aged 4 – 17. We offer a complete program of activities, including archery, go-karts, paintball, crafts, swimming and zip-line. Accredited by the American Camp Association, county-licensed and state-certified, we are committed to giving your family the best summer camp experience ever.
Camp Sonshine has two convenient locations in Maryland, Silver Spring and Germantown. Each location offers oneweek sessions and extended care from 7:00 am – 6:30 pm. Bus Transportation from Prince George’s, Montgomery and Howard counties is provided for our Silver Spring location. Camp Sonshine is designed to provide a truly remarkable experience for campers; from our incredible array of activities we provide fun, growth and positive life values. We strive to give each camper a safe and unforgettable summer. We have handpicked staff from all over the world who love working with children and who intentionally model the kind of behavior parents want their children to emulate. Programs are tailored to meet the developmental needs of each age group and combine ridiculous amounts of fun and meaningful moments that kids remember. This is Camp Sonshine, a place unlike any other place on Earth! For more information call 301-989-CAMP or visit www.campsonshine.org. 1931877
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About Summer Camps Beauvoir Summer Program
Type
Dates June 22–Aug. 7
Brand new outdoor pool, state-of-the-art playground. Lunch is provided for full day campers.
Day camp extended day option
June 15–Aug. 14
Arts Discovery camp, ages 4–5; Arts Journeys camp,grades 1–3; Performing Arts camp, grades 3–8; New Teen Arts Institute, grades 9–12
Day and overnight
June 8–Aug. 28
Day Camp, ages 4–14
Sessions begin June 15
3500 Woodley Road NW, Washington, DC 20016 202-537-6496 www.beauvoirschool.org/summer
Day camp
Black Rock Center for the Arts
12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown, MD 20874 301-528-2260 www.blackrockcenter.org/camp
Calleva
13015 Rileys Look Road, Poolesville, MD 20857 301-216-1248 www.calleva.org
Camp Barrie
13500 Layhill Road, Silver Spring, MD 20406 301-576-2816 www.barrie.org/camp
Camp Seneca
15601 Germantown Road, Darnestown, MD 20874 301-869-3728 senecaacademy.org/camp-seneca
Specialties
Day camp
On-site swimming, canoeing, riding (horses and ponies) sports, outdoors Cooking, sports, science, local trips, farms, tech, outdoors, drama, arts and crafts, music, video Cover photo: CAREBOTT/ISTOCK
Summer at Sandy Spring Join us for the summer adventure of a lifetime! Summer at Sandy Spring is an ACA-accredited camp that crafts amazing summer experiences for kids age 3 up through 12th grade.
communities through service projects. Every program promotes teamwork, friendship, and most importantly, a safe environment to have fun!
We also design our programming with both kids and parents in mind. With extended hours, before- and after-camp • Kids prefer swimming ponds to video care, daily transportation to and from a games. variety of DC and Baltimore metro area locations and eclectic programming, • A side portion of academic enrichment finding an experience that suits your needs helps them keep their minds in shape for is easy! September. Discover our 140 acres of possibilities on • They would rather learn and run and the wooded campus of the Sandy Spring laugh than do almost anything else. Friends School (SSFS) located in the heart of Montgomery County! We build on that free spirit and creative energy, and that’s why kids love Summer To register or learn more, please visit at Sandy Spring. Our campers splash and www.summeratsandyspring.org. play in the swimming pond, experiment in art and performances, learn teamwork while rock climbing, and change In 20 years we’ve learned a few things:
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About Summer Camps Contact Information Camp Sonshine
16819 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20905 301-989-CAMP www.campsonshine.org
Camp Tall Timbers
1115 Reflection Lane, High View, WV 26808 800-862-2678 www.camptalltimbers.com
CREATE Arts Center Spring & Summer Arts Camp 816 Thayer Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-588-ARTS(2787) createartscenter.org
Type
Dates Weekly sessions June 15–Aug. 14
Swimming, sports, day trips, overnight trips, music, archery, art, craft, paintball, rock climbing, zip-line, water sports
Co-ed overnight
June 21–Aug. 15
Celebrating 45 years of summer camp experience this year. Mini Clinics—one day focused sessions in swimming, soccer, martial arts, creative writing and arts and crafts
Visual arts
Various dates in spring and summer
CIT program for 13–14 year olds and extended day available. Pottery, painting, cartooning, sculpture and more (ages 6–12)
Day camp
Starting June 16
Rocketry, space science, astronomy and sports camp
Half days
Starting June 16
Space science, astronomy and sports camp for children 3–5 years old
Day camp
Coach Doug Camp Challenger 301-983-2690
www.coachdoug.net
Coach Doug Camp Challenger, Jr. 301-983-2690
www.coachdoug.net
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KidsCo Summer Camps Day Camps, Teen Travel, Jr. Camp, Day Trip Camps
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all: It’s Their Business! This summer, come experience KidsCo’s famous theme weeks at Day Camp, luxury living on our Teen Travel coach bus, the excitement of safe and age appropriate travel at Kids On-The- Run, or a camp designed with the preschool camper in mind at KidsCo Junior. From infants to teens, KidsCo offers something great for everyone! If convenience is what
you’re looking for, look no further! KidsCo Summer Camps offer a one stop shop. Drop off and pick up your preschooler, elementary school age day camper and teen travel camper all at one of seven locations across Montgomery County. KidsCo operates year round, running before and after school programs in elementary schools in Montgomery County. Their qualified and energetic team of staff makes each and every family a priority. So come check out KidsCo and see what all the hype is about! KidsCo Inc. 7620-J Rickenbacker Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20879 www.KidsCoOnline.com 301.740.9600 1931870
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About Summer Camps Contact Information Coach Doug Endless Summer 301-983-2690
www.coachdoug.net
Good Counsel Summer Camps
17301 Old Vic Blvd., Olney, MD 20832 240-283-3218 www.olgchs.org/camps
Imagination Stage Summer Camp
4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814 301-280-1660 www.imaginationstage.org
Kids, Keys & Sports 301-983-2690
www.coachdoug.net
Kids Co Summer Camps
7620 J Rickenbacker Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20879 301-740-9600 www.kidscoonline.com
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Specialties
Full and half day options
Starting June 16
Sports, games, arts and crafts and more in a fun end-of-summer camp called Club Holiday for children 3–12 years old
Sports and robotics
Various weeks beginning June 15
Basketball, lacrosse, soccer, football, field hockey, volleyball, baseball, robotics
Day camp
1-, 2-, 3- or 4-week sessions; June 8– Aug. 28
Film making, dance, drama, musical theater, for ages 4–18. Three locations in the DC area.
Day camp
Starting June 16
Computer keyboarding and sports camp for children 8–12 years old
Co-ed day camps with trips
Weekly sessions June 15–Aug. 19
Swimming, sports, arts and crafts, theme weeks and field trips
Whale Camp at the Fundy Marine Science Institute
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ver the years, Whale Camp’s uniquely inspiring marine science experience has received high praise. Recently, MSN Money.Com honored Whale Camp as 1 of 10 Best Summer Camps “Worth The Money.” Suburban Philadelphia’s Main Line Today magazine selected The Whale Camp as one of ten of The Coolest Summer Camps For Your Kids. New York Resident magazine listed The Whale Camp as #1 in their description of 50 GREAT SUMMER CAMPS.
$40,000 College Scholarships Awarded
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Perhaps our highest honor remains the $40,000 Scholarship offered by College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine for any Whale Camp participant accepted into their program who distinguished him or herself while at Whale Camp. While we appreciate the recognition we remain focused on making your child’s summer a time of exceptional inspiration and a deeply meaningful learning experience. These experiences are irreplaceable. At Whale Camp, as we learn about the processes of life in the sea we help each other put our own life’s path into SUMMER CAMPS • JANUARY 2015
perspective. The tides of the Bay of Fundy surge through us and empower our daily investigations, discoveries and inspirations, like nutrition for the mind and heart. Is it “Worth the money?” No, its worth more than money. And if you haven’t signed up yet, what are you waiting for? Sessions are filling right now and you know you need to be there. So climb aboard by going to our website and choosing your one, two or three week session. Guarantee your summer experience here: http://www.whalecamp.com
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About Summer Camps Contact Information Levine’s Music & Arts Day Camp
Four locations: N. Bethesda; NW DC, Arlington, VA 2801 Upton St., NW, Washington, DC 20008 202-686-8000 www.levinemusic.org
Montgomery County Recreation
Locations throughout Montgomery County 240-777-6811 http://issuu.com/mocorecreation/docs/ montgomerycounty_summercamps2015
Reddemeade Summer Camp
1701 Ednor Road, Silver Spring, MD 20905 301-421-4481 www.Reddemeade.com
SBA Performing Arts Camp and Princess Camp
17810 Meeting House Road, Sandy Spring MD 20860 www.stuidoballetsarts.com
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Dates
Music and arts
June 22–July 10 and July 13–July 31
Classes include general music, arts and crafts; instruments, dance, music theater, sports/yoga, instrument building
Day camp Ages 3–21
June 16–Aug. 21
Aquatics, sports, arts, dance, music, theater, science, specialty camps, arts and crafts, summer fun centers, therapeutic camps
Co-ed Day camp
June 15–Aug. 21
Horseback riding for ages 7–14
Day camp with before and after care
Two-week sessions June 29–Aug. 14
Ages 6–teen. SBA, 3–5 Princess Dance, drama and art
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StoneRidge Summer CampUs
9101 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20814 301-657-4322 x380 www.stoneridgesummercampus.org
Summer at Norwood
8821 River Road, Bethesda, MD 20817 301-841-2254 www.summeratnorwood.org
Summer at Sandy Spring
16923 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860 301-774-7455 www.summeratsandyspring.org
Summer At The Academy
4920 Strathmore Ave., Kensington, MD 20895 301-942-2100 www.academyoftheholycross.org/summer
Specialties Create your own adventure. Classes offered in the arts, sports, swimming, science
Day camp
June 15–July 24
Day camp
Weekly sessions from June 16– Aug. 14
Day camp ages 3–18
Weekly sessions from June 22– Aug. 14
Cooking, fishing, yoga, soccer, arts and crafts, adventure, volunteerism, farm and CIT
June 15–July 3
Enrichment, HSPR prep, college essay writing, music, theater, film, dance, musical performance, basketball, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, volleyball, pom and cheer
Enrichment, performing arts
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About Summer Camps Contact Information SummerEdge
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Dates
Specialties
8224 Lochinver Lane, Potomac, MD 20850 240-395-0690 www.summeredge.org
Day camp
June 15–Aug. 7
Academics, sports, travel
Summer Musical Theater Camp
Theater/ musical theater
Weekly sessions June 15–Aug. 21
Show titles: “The Bear Who Went Over the Mountain”; “Treasure Island”, “It’s a Jungle Out There”, “The Best Little Theater in Town”
Day trips
Multiple summer sessions
Travel everyday for a new adventure, amusement parks, zip lines, white water, ropes course, overnight trips
Montessori school
Year-round; sessions for ages 18 months–9 years
Academically proven individualized instruction, experienced before/after care, NSA/ Military family discount
Speech and OT camps
Small group sessions: June 22– Aug. 7
Exciting weekly themes. yoga, music, drama, art and crafts, outdoor water activities. Small groups
Riding and sports
June 15–Aug. 7 (one-week sessions)
Horseback riding, swimming, archery, climbing walls, general sports
Day camp Separate areas for boys and girls
Weekly sessions June 15–Aug. 21
Kayaking, canoeing, swimming, gymnastics, horseback riding (girls only), archery, rock climbing, ball sports, field trips, cookouts, overnights
Co-ed riding day camp
June 8-Aug. 14 (one-week sessions)
Horseback riding; ages 5–7 (Pony Pals) and Ages 8–15 (Horsemanship Camp)
7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812 301-251-5766 adventuretheatre-mtc.org
Teens To Go
14 Flints Grove Drive, North Potomac, MD 20878 301-540-4356 www.TeensToGo.org
The Julia Brown Schools
3400 Queen Mary Drive, Olney, MD 20832 Columbia: 410-730-5056; Silver Spring: 301-622-7808; Olney: 301-774-5700; Laurel: 301-498-0604 www.juliabrownschools.com
The Treatment and Learning Centers Summer Programs
2092 Gaither Road, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850 301-424-5200 x6923 ttlc.org/summer-programs
Urbana Riding Club
2700 Roderick Road, Frederick, MD 21704 301-874-2000 www.UrbanaRidingClub.com
Valley Mill Camp
15101 Seneca Road, Germantown, MD 20874 301-948-0220 www.valleymill.com
Woodland Horse Summer Camp
16301 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20905 301-421-9156 www.WoodlandHorse.com/camps.html
www.valleymill.com Near Potomac Maryland Transportation Provided Boys & Girls, Ages 4 - 14 Open Houses: March 22, April 19, and May 3 from 11:30 am - 4:00 pm Call 301-948-0220 8 SUMMER CAMPS • JANUARY 2015
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About Summer Camps Contact Information YMCA Ayrlawn Program Center and YMCA Bethesda Chevy Chase
5650 Oakmont Ave., Bethesda, MD 20817 301-530-3725 www.ymcadc.org
YMCA Silver Spring
8900 Hastings Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20901 301-585-2120 www.ymcadc.org
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Day camp
Weekly and multiweek sessions June 8–Aug. 28
Aquatics, specialty, trip, teen, art, STEM and archery for ages 4–15
Day camp
Weekly and multi-week sessions June 8–Aug. 28
Aquatics, specialty, trip, teen, art, STEM and archery for ages 4–15
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Finding the right summer camp
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ummer camp is a beloved tradition in many families. Many parents of young children fondly recall spending their summers at summer camp, where they made lifelong friends and learned the finer points of roasting marshmallows and competing in threelegged sack races. Parents looking for the right summer camp for their kids will soon discover there are various types of summer camps, each offering youngsters something different. The following are some of the summer camp options parents can expect to encounter as they search for the right camper for their kids.
Day camp
Day camps are not overnight camps, which means kids will return home each night rather than sleep over at camp. Day camps typically offer many of the activities people have come to associate with camps, including crafts, sports and even day-trips to experience local culture or attractions. Many day camps are coed, and counselors typically live within the community.
Faith-based camp
Faith-based camps offer many of the same activities
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Family camps
Family camps are opportunities for the whole family to enjoy the summer camp experience. Family camps typically tailor their activities around tasks families can complete together, with counselors providing assistance when it’s needed. Family camps may be faith-based or secular, and families typically stay overnight, sleeping in facilities on the campsites or in lodging away from home.
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as more traditional summer camps, but do so while simultaneously offering campers the opportunity to celebrate and further explore their religious beliefs. Some faith-based camps may focus heavily on religion, incorporating faith into daily camp activities, while others may be more subtle with regard to integrating religious beliefs and lessons into camp activities.
Sports camps
Some summer camps focus on a particular sport, catering to young athletes who want to further develop their athletic talents. Sports camps may feature guest lectures and lessons from notable local ath-
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Parents looking for the right summer camp for their kids will soon discover there are various types of summer camps, each offering youngsters something different. letes and coaches, while some camps may provide instruction from current and/or former professional athletes. Some sports camps are overnight, while others are day camps.
Special needs camps
Parents of children with special needs can still send their kids to summer camp, as there are many camps that cater to such youngsters. Special needs camps may cater to campers who are blind, deaf, learning disabled, or mentally or physically disabled. Staff at special needs camps typically undergoes extensive training, which helps to calm some of the fears parents may have about leaving their special needs children at camp. Facilities at special needs camps are often built to accommodate the specific needs of campers. − Creators.com
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Good Manners are key to children’s Future Success - and perhaps your own peace of mind! Bring your children to our life services & tutoring after school programs:
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*Summer Camp* Riding, Swimming, Hiking, Crafts, Climbing Walls, Ziplines & Sports
We place a strong focus on respect and value for others Contact us on Monday to Friday 10:00 to 4pm & Saturday 10am to noon for any questions and registration. You’ll be glad you did! Learn more about us and register online at www.reachoutandtouchinc.org 301-254-7209 • 240-244-9629 Classes offered in DC & Silver Spring.
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Summer ummer amP Cam guid e guide Our second edition of Summer Camps will publish on March 25, 2015. To advertise your summer camp or activity, call 301-670-7100.
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Day Camp For Kids Grades K-6 • 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. • One Price Does It All • Fun Themes • Swimming & Field Trips • Lunch Provided
Call 301-588-0411 OR www.woodsidechildcare.org 8900 Georgia Ave. • Silver Spring Licensed by the MSDE
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I N T RO D U C I N G The Gazette’s New
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Summer ummer amP Cam guide guid e o online nline c camp amp d directory i r e c tory Here’s a great way to research the options available throughout the Maryland,Washington DC and Virginia markets. You will find a vast offering of camps with extensive information regarding programs, specialties and features. Log on and review videos, testimonials, see campers and envision your child participating. You can connect with the directory by a click of the mouse! You will find it at www.gazette.net/camps
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We are currently enrolling qualified participants in a clinical research study with a new investigational drug. To qualify, you must be between the ages of 9 and 45, have acne pimples on your face and be in good general health. Health insurance is not needed to participate and you may receive compensation for time and travel. Participants must be willing to make six visits.
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