On March 11, 2019 The Playful Parent held it’s Annual Summer Camp & Program Fair at the Waldorf West Library. Last year the dream of hosting a summer camp fair finally came to life and was the first time in over five years that Charles County residents had a summer camp fair. Once again the program was a huge; over 150 families were in attendance at the event and were able to collect information from more than 20 different organizations. Just in case you couldn’t make it out to the event or maybe you had information overload…here are resources for summer programming in Charles County.
CAMPS FEATURED AT THE SUMMER CAMP FAIR
AR Workshop
Address: 317 Charles St Ste A, La Plata, MD 20646
Phone: 301-804-9357
Details: Summer art workshops are available all year round. Special programming is available this summer. Visit their website for more information and schedule.
ADVENTUREACH
Address: La Plata, Md 20646
Phone: 301-751-8037
Details: Adventureach mentors youth through experiential learning opportunities. Their goal is to develop communities where youth are encouraged to play, learn and grow.
Charles County Parks, Recreation & Tourism
Address: 8190 Port Tobacco Rd. Port Tobacco, MD 20677
Phone: 301-934-9305
Details: The Charles County Department of Community Services offers many summer camp programs for children ages 4 and up.
College of Southern Maryland- Kids and Teen College
Address: 8730 Mitchell Rd. La Plata, MD 20646
Phone: 301-934-2251
Details: A variety of camps are available for children ages 5 to 14.
Edutainment Learning Center
Address: 9300 Livingston Rd. Suite- B, Fort Washington, Md 20744
Phone: 301-684-2265
Details: Edutainment strives to give children ages 6-13 the education they need to grow academically and as good citizens; by providing quality programs that motivate and challenge students, while providing for individual needs.
Family Place to Play
Address: 3443 Rockefeller Ct. Waldorf, MD 20602
Phone: 202-276-4628
Details: Family Place to Play has a variety of summer programs for youth ages 6-12.
Ferguson Foundation- Summer Exploration Camp
Address: 2001 Bryanpoint Rd. Accokeek, Md 20607
Phone: 301-292-5665
Details: The Alice Ferguson Foundation Summer Exploration Camp is a day camp for children entering the 4th, 5th, or 6th grades. During the camp, explorers will interact with the different parts of the campus through hands-on, science oriented programming.
Humane Society of Charles County
Address: 71 Industrial Park Dr. Waldorf, MD 20602
Phone: 301-645-1063 ext. 1
Details: Full day and half day summer camps available for children ages 4 to 14.
KIDS FIRST Swim School
Address: 3307 Crain Hwy. Waldorf, MD 20603
Phone: 301-638-7964
Details: KIDS FIRST Swim Schools are year round, warm water swimming facilities dedicated to teaching children (and adults!) to swim in a safe, warm, and loving environment. KIDS FIRST has summer programs for kids of all ages!
KidSTREAM Summer Camp
Address: 1282 Smallwood Dr. #454, Waldorf, MD 20603
Phone: 301-392-7052
Details: We are a non-profit out-of-school program that academically and socially prepare the youth to excel in the fields of science, technology, research, engineering, arts and mathematics (STREAM).
Mathnasium
Address: 3011 Festival Way, Waldorf, MD 20601
Phone: 301-310-7482
Details: When math makes sense, kids leap way ahead – whether they started out far behind or already ahead in math. Summer programs available for kids 1st grade to 12th grade.
Melwood Camp Accomplish
Address: 9035 Ironside Rd. Nanjemoy, MD 20662
Phone: 301-870-3226 ext. 2550
Details: Camp Accomplish offers options for day and overnight camps, as well as several new specialty camp options. Campers enjoy a variety of different activities including swimming, wall climbing, ropes course, archery, creative arts, canoeing, horseback riding, campfires, talent shows and much more.
Ms. Georgia’s Creative Arts Academy
Address: 7454 Woodhaven Dr. La Plata, MD 20646
Phone: 301-542-9359
Details: Whether you are the parent of a toddler, preschooler, elementary aged student, high schooler, or just looking to improve your own music or art skills, Ms Georgia’s Creative Arts Academy offers an affordable program just for you! In our warm and upbeat environment, you will receive personalized attention in a highly professional environment.
Pump It Up
Address: 109 Post Office Rd. Waldorf, MD 20602
Phone: 301-638-5867
Details: Pump It Up offers 6 camp sessions the week of June 24- August 26, 2019.
Sharon’s Studio of Dance- Princess Ballerina & Summer Play Zone
Address: 70 Industrial Park Dr. Waldorf, MD 20602
Phone301-645-6736
Dance camps available to little ones starting at 18 months to high school
Southern Maryland Martial Arts Academy
Address: 140 Drury Dr. La Plata, MD 20646
Details: 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
Address: 109 Post Office Rd. Waldorf, MD 20602
Phone: 301-396-4934
Details: Sports/gymnastic camp available to kids ages 4- 12.
CAMPS NOT AT THE FAIR
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
Camp St. Charles
https://www.campstcharles.com/
9692 Meadowview Drive
Newburg, MD20664
301-934-8779
Camp St. Charles is a Catholic, overnight summer camp and retreat center located in Southern Maryland.
Camp Mockabee- Port Tobacco Players
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
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 of Education
Website: http://www.ccboe.com/index.php/summer-camp-2018
Address: 5980 Radio Station Rd. La Plata, MD 20646
Phone: 301-932-6610
Details: CCBOE has many programs to offer for grades Kindergarten and higher.
Cub Scout #423
Join your local cub scouts by visiting the website to locate a troop near you.
Dharma Kids Yoga
Website: http://dharmakid.com
Address: La Plata, MD
Phone: 240-538-6842
Details: Yoga Summer Camp for kids ages 4-14.
Girl Scout Camps
Summer camp for girls! 45.00 for the week. June 24th through the 28th, 9 to 4pm! Held at st. Marys fair grounds, but bus stops in Charles, St. Marys and Calvert Co.! Transportation and snack included! Register at www.surveymonkey.com/r/cb-camper or call 301-861-5862!
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.
James E Richmond Science Center
Website Link http://www.ccboe.com/sciencecenter/camps/
Address: 3503 Piney Church Rd. Waldorf, MD 20602
Phone: 301-934-7464
Details: STEM Summer Camps available for Grades 4 to 8
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
Royal Kids Childcare
Website Link www.royalkidschildcare.com
Address: 4985 Hawthorne Rd. Indian Head, MD 20640
Phone: 301 743-7098
Details: Royal Kids is an early learning center that offers a summer camp for kids ages 2 to 12.
VBS- VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS
Fellowship Baptist Church
8011 Rosaryville Road
Upper Marlboro, MD
Cost: FREE
Ages: Preschool-5th Grade
First Baptist Church of St. Charles
136 Stoddert Ave., Waldorf, MD
Cost: FREE
Ages: Preschool-5th Grade
First Baptist Church of Waldorf
10045 Bunker Hill Rd., Waldorf, MD
Cost: FREE
Ages: 4 years old by 9/1/2017 – 6th grade
Forest Park Baptist Church
12995 Church Road, Waldorf, MD
Cost: FREE
Age: Pre-k – 6th Grade
Grace Brethren
13000 Zekiah Dr., Waldorf MD
Cost: FREE
Ages: 4yrs – 5 Grade
Good Sheppard
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
7365 Indian Head Highway
Bryans Road, MD 20616
Cost: Free
Ages: Pre-k thru 6th grade
Peace Lutheran Church
401 E. Smallwood Drive, Waldorf, MD 20602
Cost: $5 Donation Requested
Ages: Pre-K through 5th grade
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
201 St. Mary’s Ave. La Plata, MD
Cost: $20 Per Child/$50 Family Max
Ages: Pre-K – 6th Grade
Union Bethel AME Church
6810 Floral Park Rd., Brandywine, MD
Cost: FREE
Ages:4 – 12
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 in June 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 throughout the summer
Xcape Theatre Free Summer Kids Movies
Free movies weekdays through out summer
***The Playful Parent is a 501c3 Non-profit that provides free resources to the community and is not paid to endorse any of the camps listed above. Information is provided to help make summer planning easier for families. ***
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