Summer will be here before you know it, and now is the time to start thinking about summer camps! There are so many fun and unique camp options in Southern Maryland that you’re sure to find something that piques your kids’ interests.
These are just a few of the organizations offering camp programs this summer; many churches, smaller private schools, and other organizations also offer camps during the summer.
All of Southern Maryland
College of Southern Maryland
CSM’s Kids’ and Teen College offers a variety of cam programs, from sports to cooking to coding and more. Half- and full-day programs are available at CSM campuses in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties.
Website: https://www.csmd.edu/programs-courses/non-credit/youth-family-programs/kids-and-teen-college/
Calvert County
Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center
Explore creativity, nature, and more at the sculpture garden in Dowell. Kids will also meet working artists and learn about serving their community.
Website: http://www.annmariegarden.org/annmarie2/summer-camp-info
Calvert County Parks and Recreation
The county offers day camp as well as D.A.R.E. and junior sheriff programs. Therapeutic recreation camps are also available.
Website: http://www.co.cal.md.us/index.aspx?NID=486
Calvert County Nature Parks
Get out and explore Calvert County’s natural world at the Calvert Nature Society’s summer camp program. Topics include animals, nature, birding, photography, and more. Camps take place at county-run parks.
Website: http://www.calvertparks.org/summercamp.html
The Calverton School
Learn and play at full- or half-day camps at The Calverton School. There are programs for different age groups as well as specialty camps for sports and theatre.
Website: https://www.calvertonschool.org/summer/camps
Charles County
Charles County Parks and Recreation
From day camp to themed camps and sports camps, there’s something to interest every kid in Charles County’s summer camp program. There are full- and half-day programs available.
Website: http://www.charlescountyparks.com/recreation/summer-camps
Capital Clubhouse
Hockey? Soccer? Ice skating? Get active at one of the Capital Clubhouse’s summer camp programs.
Website: http://www.capitalclubhouse.com/camps
Melwood
No matter what your child’s abilities, they will find fun and friendship at Melwood’s Camp Accomplish summer camp program. Day camp and overnight opportunities are available. Campers enjoy a variety of activities, including archery, swimming, campfires, talent shows, and more.
Website: https://www.melwood.org/recreation/camp
Lions Camp Merrick
Lions Camp Merrick offers special summer camp programs for children who are deaf or blind or who have Type 1 Diabetes. Activities include canoeing, arts and crafts, swimming, fishing, campfires, games, and more. There are also programs for siblings and the whole family!
Website: http://lionscampmerrick.org/camp-programs/
St. Mary’s County
St. Mary’s County Parks and Recreation
With more than 20 summer camp programs at locations throughout the county, there’s certain to be something for your kid! Fun camps are full-day programs, and there are camp programs for children diagnosed with autism or with other disabilities.
Website: https://www.stmarysmd.com/recreate/camps/
Greenwell State Park
The Greenwell Foundation offers a variety of summer camp programs for kids of all ages. Kids can learn more about fishing, develop their outdoor skills, or explore nature.
Website: http://greenwellfoundation.org/camps/
Historic St. Mary’s City
History and fun come together at summer camps at Maryland’s first capital. Topics include pirates, archaeology, and history.
Website: http://hsmcdigshistory.org/visit/calendar/cat_ids~31/
St. Mary’s Ryken High School
The Summer Knights program offers fun camps for kids in a range of themes, including sports, arts, computers, and more.
Website: https://www.smrhs.org/page.cfm?p=7067
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