CHARLES COUNTY KIDS CAMPS, SUMMER PROGRAMS AND MORE

It is important to keep children engaged over the summer… Here are a few recommended programs available for families in Charles County Maryland.

(Photo: Charles County Parks and Recreations- Campnastics)

SUMMER CAMPS

Black Belt Academy

http://blackbeltacademy.amssites.com/martial-arts-for-children/childrens-summer-camp/

11754 Pika Dr
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-9571

Full day martial arts camp for kids of all ages.

Camp Kidz

http://www.mycampkidz.com/

2960 Technology Place

Waldorf, MD 20601

240-532-3287

Engaging and enriching camps for kids ages 5 to 15

Capital Club House

http://www.capitalclubhouse.com/summer-camps

3033 Waldorf Market Place

Waldorf, MD 20603

301-932-4338

When it SIZZLES outside come to the Capital Clubhouse for a COOL variety of Summer Camps!

Charles County Board Education

http://www.ccboe.com/sciencecenter/camps/

James E Richmond Science Center

3503 Piney Church Road

Waldorf, MD 20602

301-934-7464

STEM Summer Camps available for Grades 4 to 8

Charles County Parks, Recreation & Tourism

https://www.charlescountyparks.com/recreation/summer-camps

8190 Port Tobacco Road

Port Tobacco, MD 20677
301-934-9305
The Charles County Department of Community Services offers many summer camp programs for children ages 4 and up.

College of Southern Maryland

http://www.csmd.edu/programs-courses/non-credit/youth-family-programs/kids-and-teen-college/

8730 Mitchell Road

La Plata, MD 20646

301-934-2251

A variety of camps are available for children ages 5 to 14.

Girl Scout Camps
http://www.gscnc.org/en/camp/explore-our-camps.html

202-237-1670

The Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital is proud to offer Day Camp Programs and sleep away camps designed to explore the wonderful world of Girl Scouting!

Greenwell Foundation- Adventure Camp Greenwell
http://greenwellfoundation.org/programs/camps/
Rosedale Manor Lane
P.O. Box 198
Hollywood, MD 20636
301-373-9775
Camp Greenwell is an outdoor inclusive day camp for all children ages 5-12.

Humane Society of Charles County

http://humanesocietycc.org/clubs-camps-more/

71 Industrial Park Drive

Waldorf, MD 20602

301-645-1063 ext. 1

Full day and half day summer camps available for children ages 4 to 14.

KidsStream STEM Summer Camps

http://www.kidsstreaminc.com/programs

3825 Leonardtown Rd #2

Waldorf, MD 20601
301-392-7052

Summer Camp open to kids ages 4-13 years old

Melwood Camp Accomplish

https://www.melwood.org/recreation/camp

5606 Dower House Road

Upper Marlboro, MD

301-599-8000

Camp accomplish is a fully inclusive program for youth and teens ages 5-18

(Photo: MyGym)

My Gym

https://www.mygym.com/waldorf/camp

1148 Smallwood Drive

Waldorf, MD 20603

301-932-8000

Campers ages 3.5 to 6 participate in energizing fitness games, gymnastics and sports that are fun and educational

The Port Tobacco Players, Inc.- Camp Mockabee

http://www.ptplayers.com/camp-mockabee.html

Box 2030

La Plata MD 20646-2030

301-932-6819

Summer Theatre Camp available to students ages 6 and up

Pump It Up

https://www.pumpitupparty.com/waldorf-md/

109 Post Office Rd Ste B

Waldorf, MD 20602

301-638-5867

Summer programming listed soon

Sharon’s Studio of Dance

http://www.sharonsstudio.com/waldorf-dance-summer.htm

70 Industrial Park Drive

Waldorf , MD 20602

301-645-6736

Dance camps available to little ones starting at 18 months to high school

Southern Maryland Martial Arts Academy

http://smmafitness.com/martial-arts-programs/view/48/Special-Programs#Summer-Activities

140 Drury Drive

La Plata, MD 20646

Summer Camp Program is designed to instill discipline, confidence, self-control, honor, respect, and FUN in all of students of all ages.

Unique Sports Academy

http://uniquesportsacademy.com/summer-camps/

109 Post Office Road

Waldorf, MD 20602

301-396-4934

Sports/gymnastic camp available to kids ages 4- 12.

(Photo: Charles County Public Library Summer Reading Program)

SUMMER PROGRAMS

Charles County Public Library

www.ccplonline.org

Exceptional summer reading program

Crafts for Kids AcMoore

http://www.acmoore.com/projects/projects-kid.html

Free crafting classes during summer months

GR8 Times Kids Club at AMF Lanes

www.amf.com/waldorf

Starting Saturday May 27th 9:00 AM for 13 Weeks- Kids pay $10 per week to bowl. (Price includes shoe rental, 3 games per week, Gr8 Times t-shirt, pizza party final week.)

Home Depot KidsWorkshops

http://www.homedepot.com/workshops/

Free monthly build workshops for kids through out the year

Michaels Kids Club

http://www.michaels.com/classes-and-events/classesandevents

Kids Crafting classes for a small fee under $5

Town of La Plata- Summer Kids Shows

http://townoflaplata.org/summerkidsshow

Monthly free summer kids shows at La Plata Town Hall through out the summer

Xcape Theatre Free Summer Kids Movies

http://filmsxpress.com/

Free movies Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays through out summer

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS

Fellowship Baptist Church

June 19-23, 2017 (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

Registration Link:

https://kideventpro.lifeway.com/myChurch/?id=38323

8011 Rosaryville Road

Upper Marlboro, MD

Cost: FREE

Ages: Preschool-5th Grade

First Baptist Church of St. Charles

June 26-30, 2017 (9:00 AM – 12:30 PM)

Registration Link:

https://kideventpro.lifeway.com/myChurch/?id=38323

136 Stoddert Ave., Waldorf, MD

Cost: FREE

Ages: Preschool-5th Grade

First Baptist Church of Waldorf

July 17-21, 2017 (9:30 AM – 12:30 PM)

Registration Link (Open until July 11^th)

https://vbspro.events/p/events/fbcwaldorf

10045 Bunker Hill Rd., Waldorf, MD

Cost: FREE

Ages: 4 years old by 9/1/2017 – 6th grade

Forest Park Baptist Church

June 26-30, 2017 (6:00 PM – 8:30 PM)

http://forestparkministries.org/upcoming-events/

12995 Church Road, Waldorf, MD

Cost: FREE

Age: Pre-k – 6th Grade

Grace Brethren

Date: TBA

http://gracewaldorf.org/

13000 Zekiah Dr., Waldorf MD

Cost: FREE

Ages: 4yrs – 5 Grade

Good Sheppard

June 26-30, 2017 (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

Registration Link:

http://www.gsumc.com/vbs_2017.html

305 Smallwood Dr., Waldorf, MD

Cost: $20 per child / $40 for families with 2 or more children attending

Ages: Kindergarden- 5^th Grade

Lutheran Church of Our Savior

Date TBA

http://lcoos.org/vbs

7365 Indian Head Highway

Bryans Road, MD 20616

Cost: Free

Ages: Pre-k thru 6th grade

Peace Lutheran Church

July 10-12, 2017 (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

https://form.jotform.us/61106603260139

401 E. Smallwood Drive, Waldorf, MD 20602

Cost: $5 Donation Requested

Ages: Pre-K through 5th grade

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

June 19-23, 2017 (8:45 AM -11:45 AM)

http://www.sacredheartlaplata.org/vbs2017.html

201 St. Mary’s Ave. La Plata, MD

Cost: $20 Per Child/$50 Family Max

Ages: Pre-K – 6^th Grade

Union Bethel AME Church

June 12- 16, 2017 (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

http://www.ubame.org/vbs

http://goo.gl/forms/o8p3yolUbf

6810 Floral Park Rd., Brandywine, MD

Cost: FREE

Ages:4 – 12

***The Playful Parent is not paid to endorse any businesses or churches listed. The 2017 Summer Camp/Program Guide was created to help families navigate programs available in Charles County. If you have additional questions about camps please contact the camp you are interested in. Stay tuned for information on great summer fun as I will update this article as new information is found. If you would like something added to this list please email me at theplayfulparent@yahoo.com***

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April 22

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FAIRY & GNOME HOME FESTIVAL
12:00 AM
04/22/2018
ANNMARIE SCULPTURE GARDENS
13470 Dowell Rd, Dowell, Maryland 20629

https://theplayfulparent.org/event/fairy-gnome-home-festival/
Date: Sunday, April 22, 2018
Time: Noon – 4:00pm
Location: Annmarie Sculpture Garden
Details: You are invited to a magical afternoon of creative play, games, unicorn rides, a petting zoo, bubble magic, music, crafts, and more! Along our enchanted Wooded Path, you will find a Fairy Lolly, the Troll’s Treasure Trough, Gnome Games, Fantasy face painting, strolling entertainers, and a petting zoo full of baby animals! Build your own fairy house or gnome home, and engage in a variety of imaginative activities! It’s an unforgettable day in the garden! Food and drinks will be available as well!
Your Magical Day:
● Search for more than 60 handmade Fairy Houses and Gnome Homes!
● Design your own Woodland Crown using natural elements and other doo dads.
● Create a Goodluck Gnome in the artLAB.
● Take a Unicorn Ride and visit with the sweet baby animals at
Mary’s Go Round Petting Zoo!
● Play in the Fairy Lolly – a magical play area for Kids!
● Dig for buried treasure in the Troll’s Treasure Trough
● Have your photo taken with the Chesapeake Mermaid!
● Enjoy magical strolling entertainers! (listed below)
● Fantasy Face painting & Fairy & Gnome Tattoo Parlor
● Build your own Fairy House or Gnome Home!
● Wander the Wooded Path, enjoy Enchanted Chalk Walk and other surprise activities!
● Play a variety of Gnome Games, visit the Fairy Fishing Hole, and more!
● Visit the fairy vendors to purchase your own costumes and accessories and
dress up for the day!
Entertainment Schedule – to be announced
Plus, food & drink vendors!
details: http://www.annmariegarden.org/annmarie2/content/fairy-gnome-home-festival-tour
Learning elements:
natural play, creative play
INDOOR PLAYGROUND HOURS- AAFB
7:00 AM-8:00 PM
04/22/2018-04/23/2018
JBA COMMUNITY COMMONS
1442 Concord Ave, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland 20762

https://www.facebook.com/AndrewsCAC/
INDOOR PLAYGROUND HOURS- ANDREWS AIRFORCE BASE JBA (BASE ACCESS ONLY)
Date: OPEN DAILY
Time: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Location: JBA Community Commons, 1442 Concord Ave, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland 20762
Details: Did you miss the Grand Opening ribbon-cutting ceremony?! No problem you can still visit daily. The hours of the indoor playground will be the same as the normal JBA Community Commons hours (Monday to Saturday 7 am. to 8 p.m.) except in the case of reservations by private parties. Please reach out to their page directly for more details. This is for base access DOD and Military ID families.
Event Type: Grand Opening
Age Group: All Ages
Cost: FREE
Registration: Drop-In
LEISURE (CHILDREN’S) POOL HOURS
8:00 AM-8:00 PM
04/22/2018-04/25/2018
EDWARD T HALL AQUATIC CENTER
130 Auto Dr, Prince Frederick, MD 20678

http://www.co.cal.md.us/index.aspx?nid=397
LEISURE (CHILDREN’S) POOL HOURS
Weekend Hours: Saturday 12:00pm – 9:00pm, Sunday 8:00am – 8:00pm
Weekly hours: Monday – Friday 12:00pm – 9:00pm, Saturday 12:00pm – 9:00pm, Sunday 8:00am – 8:00pm
Location: Edward T Hall Aquatic Center, Prince Frederick, MD
Details: Enjoy this special children’s pool that features a zero depth entry up to 3 feet depth heated pool with slides, climbing features, and water drop buckets.
**Leisure pool will close from 4:00pm – 7:00pm for swim lessons on Tuesdays and Thursdays**
Website: http://www.co.cal.md.us/index.aspx?nid=397
Playful Parent Guide:https://theplayfulparent.org/2017/01/22/edward-t-hall-aquatic-center-our-little-trip-to-paradise/
WEE-SALE CHILDREN'S CONSIGNMENT SALE
9:00 AM-2:00 PM
04/22/2018-04/25/2018
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/wee-sale-childrens-consignment-sale/
WEE-SALE CHILDREN’S CONSIGNMENT SALE
April 19- 22, 2018
Time: Different Each day
Location: 8001 Sheriff Rd, Hyattsville, Maryland 20785
Details: Thursday April 19th 9am-8pm, 2018
(***NO CHILDREN before 12 noon on Thursday opening day, children are allowed after noon****)
Friday, April 20th 9am-8pm, 2018
Saturday, April 21st 8am-5pm, 2018 (25% off day)
Sunday, April 22nd 9am-2pm, 2018 (50% off day)
Please bring a non-perishable pantry item for the food pantry at the Mission of Peace.
Event Link
WAKE UP AND GO JUMP- PUMP IT UP
9:30 AM-10:45 AM
04/22/2018-05/24/2018
PUMP IT UP
109 Post Office Road B, Waldorf, MD 20602

https://theplayfulparent.org/event/little-jumper-pump-it-up-2/
WAKE UP AND GO JUMP- PUMP IT UP
Date : Most Saturdays & Sundays (Always check Pump It Up site first)
Time : 9:30 AM – 10:40 AM
Location: Pump It Up Waldorf
Details : WAKE UP AND GO JUMP- PUMP IT UP
Cost: $9.90 per child
Information: https://www.pumpitupparty.com/waldorf-md/calendar/
***ALWAYS CHECK THE SCHEDULE OR CALL FIRST TO MAKE SURE LITTLE JUMPERS IS STILL ON THE CALENDAR. ***
RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL CSM
10:00 AM-4:00 PM
04/22/2018
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/renaissance-festival-csm/
RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL CSM
Date & Time:
- Saturday, April 21, 2018 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Sunday, April 22, 2018 | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
THE IMPOSTURES OF SCAPIN SHOW SCHEDULE:
- Friday, April 20, 2018 | 7 p.m. (La Plata Campus)
- Saturday, April 21, 2018 | 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. (La Plata Campus)
- Sunday, April 22, 2018 | 3 p.m. (La Plata Campus)
Location: CSM- La Plata Campus
8730 Mitchell Rd La Plata, MD 00000
Details: Travel back to a time when lords ruled and peasants pleased, all in the language and costumes of Shakespeare, at CSM’s sixth annual Renaissance Festival!CSM’s festivities commence on Friday, April 20, 2018, at 7 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center Theatre with The Impostures of Scapin by Molière. Come back Saturday, April 21 and Sunday, April 22, for festival fun.Festival activities will take place in two locations. In the FA Theatre, the CSM Theatre Company will present repeat performances of The Impostures of Scapin. Tickets are $10. All other activities, musical performances, face-painting, games, mock combat demonstrations, etc., will be on the lawn in front of the FA lobby. Activities are either free or priced by the vendor.
Cost: Free admission; fees for food, purchases and games, priced by vendor
Event Link
OPEN PLAY EVERY DAY
10:00 AM-6:00 PM
04/22/2018
FAMILY PLACE TO PLAY
3443 Rockefeller Ct, Waldorf, MD 20602

https://familyplacetoplay.com/ways-to-play/
Times: SUNDAYS-12:00 PM – 6:00 PM/ Saturday 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Location: Family Place to Play, Waldorf, MD
Details: Family Place to Play Fun Center is a large indoor playground that can accommodate private parties and also is a great place to bring kids to play. Open Play provides many different ways for kids to be stimulated both physically and mentally.
Event Type: Free Play
Age Group: All Ages
Cost: $11 (2 Hours)/ 2 and under $6.60
Registration: Drop- In Welcome
FAMILY PLACE TO PLAY LINK
SAVOR BOWIE- FOOD, WINE & MUSICAL FESTIVAL
11:00 AM-6:00 PM
04/22/2018
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/savor-bowie-food-wine-musical-festival/
SAVOR BOWIE- FOOD, WINE & MUSIC FESTIVAL
Date: April 21 -22 2018
Time: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: Bowie Town Center, Bowie, MD
Concerts for a Cause presents a Two Day food, wine and music festival! Enjoy complimentary wine tastings! Enjoy food Vendors, Exhibitors, and Artisans. Huge Classic Car show. Many areas of music and other entertainment! Visit website for a full entertainment schedule and details. http://concertsforcausesinc.org/event/savor-bowie-2018/
Cost: FREE!
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
12:30 PM-3:00 PM
04/22/2018
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/earth-day-celebration/
Earth Day Celebration
Date: April 22, 2018
Time: 12:30-4:30pm
Location: Leonardtown Square & Wharf, Leonardtown
Details: Family friendly event
Cost: FREE
Event Link
WALDORF SKATE CENTER- OPEN SKATE
1:00 PM-8:00 PM
04/22/2018
WALDORF SKATE CENTER
3410 Leonardtown Road Waldorf, MD 20601

https://theplayfulparent.org/event/waldorf-skate-center-open-skate/
WALDORF SKATE CENTER- OPEN SKATE
Dates/Times:
Tuesday Evening 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Friday Evening 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Saturday Afternoon 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Saturday Evening 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Sunday Afternoon 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Roller-skating is one way for kids to get some exercise and it’s something the whole family can do. Waldorf Roller Skating Center Roller and Inline Skating Rink offers open skating, where the rink is open to the public, as well as private access to the skating rink for events such as a birthday party. The rink offers rentals for regular roller skates and you are free to bring your own regular or inline skates. For beginners, skating classes are available for kids and adults of all ages. ***Always call first or check site before attending event***
Cost:
Family Night (Tuesday Night)
$4.00 for Admission + $1.00 Skate Rental
Afternoon Skate Sessions
$7.00 for Admission + $2.00 Skate Rental
Evening Skate Session
$8.00 for Admission + $2.00 Skate Rental
Contact us at:
http://www.waldorfskatingcenter.com
NEWTOWNE PLAYERS PRESENTS "GODS FAVORITE"
3:30 PM-5:00 PM
04/22/2018
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/newtowne-players-presents-gods-favorite-2/
NEWTOWNE PLAYERS TO PRESENT
NEIL SIMON COMEDY “GOD’S FAVORITE”
The Newtowne Players will present Neil Simon’s comedy “God’s Favorite,”
starting Friday, April 6 through Sunday, April 22 at Three Notch Theatre, 21744 South
Coral Drive, Lexington Park, MD 20653.
Curtain times are 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and 3:30 p.m. on Sunday.
Tickets may be purchased online at www.newtowneplayers.org. Reservations may be
made by calling 301-737-5447 and leaving a message with your name and phone number,
number of tickets desired and date of performance. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for
seniors/students/military, and $10 for children age 12 and under. Thursdays only all
tickets are $10.
“God’s Favorite” is based on the Biblical story of Job, and centers on Joe
Benjamin, a carboard box magnate who has everything: a flourishing business, loving
wife, three children, and loyal servants. He attributes all his good fortune to God’s will,
and lives his life as a generous and devout servant of God. Then one midnight, who
appears into all this but a near-sighted movie buff named Sidney Lipton, a messenger
from God who informs Joe that God has named Joe to be His favorite person, which has
prompted Satan to bet that he can make Joe’s life so miserable that Joe will renounce
God.
Event Link
AROUND THE WORLD IN 8 PLAYS- RESCHEDULED
4:00 PM-6:00 PM
04/22/2018
COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND
8730 Mitchell Rd, La Plata, MD 20646

https://theplayfulparent.org/event/amazing-grace-csm-theater-2-2-2/
AROUND THE WORLD IN 8 PLAYS- RESCHEDULED
Saturday April 21 | 4 p.m. La Plata Campus
Sunday, April 22 | 4 p.m. La Plata Campus
Travel around the world and explore forgotten myths and unusual legends in eight fast-paced and hilarious tales! Guided by a band of traveling Romani, the audience is transported from the ancient Far East, where a hero must kill a giant centipede to save a dragon king, to the Russian countryside, where a poor orphan must defeat three witches who stole his grandfather’s eyes. Always quirky, and sometimes bizarre, these eight tales are filled with magic, mystery, and morals.
Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. (www.playscripts.com)
$7 adults and seniors, $5 youth of high school age and below
FREE PERFORMANCES EVERYDAY- KENNEDY CENTER
6:00 PM-7:00 PM
04/22/2018
KENNEDY CENTER
2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20566

https://www.kennedy-center.org/video/upcoming
FREE PERFORMANCES EVERYDAY- KENNEDY CENTER
Date: Monday – Friday
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Kennedy Center- Millenium Stage
Details: See link for schedule of performances. Different musicians, actors, singers and dances each night.
Event Type: Performance/Concert
Age Group: All Ages
Cost: FREE
Registration: No Ticket RequiredMILLENIUM STAGE EVENT LINK
KEEP THE FUN ROLLING - AMF BOWLING
6:00 PM-10:00 PM
04/22/2018
AMF WALDORF LANES
11920 Acton Ln, Waldorf, MD 20601

https://theplayfulparent.org/event/keep-the-fun-rolling-amf-bowling/
Keep the Fun Rolling
Date: Every Sunday
Time: After 6 PM
Location: Participating AMF Lanes (Including Waldorf)
Details: Just because it’s called the “weekend” doesn’t mean the fun has to stop. Visit AMF every Sunday and enjoy a great deal on weekend fun with $3 Games and $3 Shoes.
Information: https://www.amf.com/location/amf-waldorf-lanes/specials

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