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
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
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
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
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 11th)
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
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- 5th Grade
Lutheran Church of Our Savior
Date TBA
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 – 6th Grade
Union Bethel AME Church
June 12- 16, 2017 (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
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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