On April 6, 2024 Charles County Parks and Recreation and The Playful Parent partnered together to host this years annual Summer Camp & Activity Fair. The dream of hosting a summer camp fair came to life for the first time in 2018; this year marks the seventh year hosting a summer camp fair! With over 400 people in attendance this year; I was excited that so many families came out and were able to collect information from a handful of camps and programs. Just in case you couldn’t make it out to the event, or if you had information overload; here’s all you need to plan out the summer. Please keep in mind that The Playful Parent is a resources page, if you need more information please contact the individual camps or businesses.
CAMPS AT THE FAIR THIS YEAR
AR WORKSHOPDetails: AR Workshop is crafting up unique projects to keep the kids busy and creative this summer.
Address: 317 Charles St. La Plata, MD 20646
Contact: 301-804-9357
A TIME TO DANCEDetails: Looking for a fun, active and enjoyable summer activity for your little ones? Here at A Time To Dance LLC we are offering 4 weeks of summer dance classes! A Time To Dance is a safe and exciting way for children ages 18 months-18 years old to connect to the art of dance. Camp includes Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Creative Movement, Yoga, Crafts and so much more! Monday-Friday. Spots are limited to 10 kids per week.
Details: The Health Department provides a variety of services for residents of all ages. A big thank you to them for handing out tons of cool freebies. While the health department is not hosting any summer camps; they actually have a variety of free programs for families including family cooking workshops and a Community Baby Shower on April 13th 1-4PM at the Health Department in which they will have resources and giveaways!
Phone: 301-609-6900
CHARLES COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION
Details: Join CCPR this summer for an exciting lineup of fun and safe summer camps! From aquatics and specialty themed, to sports and special needs, CCPR is bound to have something that’s right for you! Camps fill quickly so don’t hesitate – register today!
Age Range: Camps available ages 3-15
Cost: Affordable varies by camp: $75-$300
Phone: 301-932-3470
Registration LINK
COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND (CSM)- KIDS AND TEEN COLLEGE
Details: Spark curiosity and unleash your child’s creativity this summer. Kids and Teens College at CSM offers over 350 online and in-person classes tailored to their interests, for ages 5-17. They’ll dive deep into the subjects they’re excited about and discover new passions, with kids their own age, with classes like: cooking with friends, hair care for teens, Roblox, digital art and more!
Age Range: 5-12
Cost: Affordable varies by camp: $100- $225
Phone: 301-934-2251
Email: askme@csmd.edu
Website LINK
CRESCENT PIANODetails: Discover the magic of music with piano lessons! Whether you’re an absolute beginner or looking to enhance your skills, Crescent piano lessons are designed for individuals of all ages and abilities.
Age Range: All Ages
Price Range: One FREE 30 minute lesson for all Playful Parent Followers
Phone: 301-684-8312
FCA – POWER CAMP Details: Fellowship of Christian Athletes offers two camp sessions this year. Week 1 June 17-21, 2024 at First Baptist Church of Waldorf and week 2 July 22-26, 2024 at Grace Church Waldorf. Sports clinics include: Football, soccer, basketball, volleyball and lacrosse.
Cost: Starts at $150
Email: Jason Ferrell at jferrell@fca.org
Details: Big thank you to Fisch Inflatables Party Rentals! Bounce house rentals for providing a moon bounce for all the kids to enjoy at the event! If your organization is hosting an event or your family is hosting a party be sure to check out Fisch Inflatables for your party entertainment.
Phone: 240-563-2623
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fischinflatablesllc
MATHNASIUM Details: During the summer, your child’s math skills are in danger of slipping. Summer math tutoring at Mathnasium is the answer. Now available with an extended Camp Mathnasium option at participating centers.
Phone: 301-250-1641
MY GYMDetails: When School is OUT, My Gym Camp is IN! Campers will have a blast participating in energizing games & gymnastics, swings & more! Different STEM-based Fun projects Plus fitness activities, games, music, and swings.
Age Range: Programs available kids ages 3-12.
Phone: 301-932-8000
PORT TOBACCO PLAYERES- CAMP MOCKABEE
Details: There are three camps available this summer:
Join us for a fantastical journey through theatre with daily workshops ranging from acting and choreography to hair and makeup and much more! Performances for each camp session will be held on July 26th.
AM Session: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
PM Session: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Cost: $125 per Camper
Join in on helping produce the one-act Broadway musical, 101 Dalmations. Actors, singers, designers and technicians are all needed for this wonderful collaboration. Performances of the show produced will be held Friday afternoon and Saturday morning. No experience necessary!
Full Day Session: 8:00 AM to 4.00 PM
Cost: $250 per Camper
What does it take to put on a show? Come find out as we produce the one-act Broadway musical, Mean Girls, Jr. Actors, singers, designers and technicians are all needed for this wonderful collaboration. Performances of the show produced will be held the afternoon of Friday August 9th and the morning of Saturday August 10th. No experience necessary!
Full Day Session: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Cost: $250 per Camper
Registration LINK
SACRED HEART SUMMER CAMPDetails: Sacred Heart Summer Camp is a Catholic day camp located at Archbishop Neale School in La Plata. We run for 6 weeks, and each week our campers get to choose from a wide variety of camps: soccer, dance, art, survival, Minecraft, war games, cooking & baking, theater, and so many more! Our camp runs Monday-Friday from 9am-12noon, but we also offer extended care beginning at 6:30am and ending at 5:30pm.
Age Range: 4-13, with volunteer positions for teens started at age 14
Cost: $110 per child per week
Phone: 240-901-2254
Email: summercamp@sacredheartlaplata.org
SCARY STROKES Details: Scary Strokes is a Family Entertainment Center in Waldorf, County Maryland. Offering fun for all ages and camps have lots of fun visiting us during the summer. They have lots of activities for all age to come out and have a fantastic time playing mini-golf, arcade, virtual reality, play board games, and enjoy your favorite carnival foods.
Age Range: All Age/Family Friendly
Phone: 301-705-7000
Playful Parent Guide: link
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scarystrokes
SHARRON STUDIO, FLIPS GYM & NINJA ZONE
Details: Sharon’s Studio offers year round dance and gymnastics classes. During the summer they offer three fun programs for kids; Dance Camp, Ninja Camp and Gymnastics Camp July 8-August 2, 2024. Camp sessions include specialized class, craft, snack and games.
Age Range: 3 1/2 – 10
Cost: Prices start at $45 a session
Phone: 301-645-6763
Email: sharonsflipsandninja@gmail.com
SKY ZONE – CAMP ELEVATEDetails: Cultivate social, emotional and academic elevation! Interactive STEAM projects, literacy enrichment, open jump times, daily fitness, yoga and mindfulness instruction and snacks provided.
Age Range: 6-13 (Campers will be grouped by grade lever.)
Cost: $220 per camper per week
Registration Link
WALDORF MARTIAL ARTSDetails: WMA camp focuses on physical fitness through organized play and games. We also have morning and afternoon Karate classes in which students learn skills and drills of Taekwondo (a Korean style of Karate). We take the children on a field trip every week to parks, pools, and other educational programs offered in the Southern Maryland area. Our camp is meant to keep all campers busy and engaged in some type of physical activity. Your child will not get bored at our camp! In fact, many kids don’t want to leave when their parents come for them. The camp core hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. During these hours campers are strictly prohibited from using electronic devices such as tablets, phones, etc. (and, in reality, they are kept too busy to play with them anyway.) Before care is available from 7 a.m. and aftercare until 6:30 p.m. Before and after care is included in your camper’s tuition.
Cost: Starting at $199 per week (Spring Break & Summer Camp)
Phone: 301-645-1650
Email: WaldorfMartialArts@gmail.com
WORLD VIEW – SUPER SUMMER PROGRAM
Details: 10 weeks of field trips, learning, and exploration!!! World View summer camp program runs from June 17th – August 16th. The center will be CLOSED August 19th – 23rd. The camp is comprised of variety of extra-curricular activities designed for children ages 3 through TEENS. Our students experience on-site activities such as arts & crafts, cooking projects, water play, academics, devotion, clubs and sports fun .
Age Range: 3-14
Price Range: Staring Range $210 per week
Phone: 301-372-0053 (Brandywine Center) 301-374-8574 (Waldorf Center)
CAMPS NOT AT THE FAIR
SUMMER ADVENTURE CAMP – ALICE FERGUSON FOUNDATION
Details: There’s no better way to spend summer break than at Hard Bargain Farm! Led by our experienced educators, kids will explore the woods, wetlands, and Potomac riverbank, with activities such as canoeing, finding tadpoles, and watching the eagles! Our unique barnyard allows kids to experience life on the farm – get to know our lovable goats, milk a cow, dig in the garden. Your children will spend every day outside exploring nature life on our beautiful 330-acre property in Accokeek, MD.
Details: Let your light shine with Arise academy camp. Offering individual tutoring, learning pods, homeschooling, after care and summer camp programs.
Email: ariseacademycamp@gmail.com
Details: Beyond the Classroom, Inc. is a nonprofit with the mission to introduce children and young adults to people, places and things that they would not normally or easily have access to in their daily lives. By providing unique, educational and fun experiences, we empower youth to see the world outside of their classroom and neighborhood. Camps available for a variety of ages and interests.
Details: Camp Accomplish offers options for day and overnight camps for kids ages 5-12, 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.
Details: CTSMD is a nonprofit children’s theatre organization dedicated to inspiring self-confidence, communication skills, and self-worth in all participants. Our mission is to support productions and classes that showcase and educate local talent while enhancing the artistic experience for all who participate, whether on stage, behind the scenes, or in the audience. Our goal is to foster, promote, and increase the public knowledge and appreciation of the arts and cultural activities in Southern Maryland, and to develop opportunities for children in theatre arts.
Details: The Girl Scouts of America offer summer camps and programs all summer long for girls ages 5-17. Email: customercare@gscnc.org
HUMANE SOCIETY OF CHARLES COUNTY
Details: The Humane Society of Charles County Summer Camp provides a variety of day camps for children ages 6-12, that help to foster a sense of empathy and nurture a desire for stewardship of animals and our environment through fun lessons, crafts, knowledgeable visitors, and live animal interactions.
JAMES E RICHMOND SCIENCE CENTER
Details: JERSC has a few camp options. The FREE elementary program is full; however, there are still slots for high schoolers. There is also a drop-in summer program with availability for $50 per day June 17, 18, 20.
Details: Kids First Swim offers swim lessons for all ages infant to adult. Contact: 301-645-7946
Details: KidsSTEAM, Inc where every kid has a dream. Learn more about their awesome summer camps, tutoring programs, parent workshops and more.
DOOR PRIZES DONATIONS
Summer slide is when children start to forget or lose some of the knowledge or skills they learned through out the school year while on summer break. The following are some of the toys and gift certificates donated as door prizes for the Summer Camp Fair program! Many of the businesses and toys donated provide a great ways to keep kids active physically and engaged educational. A big thank you to the following sponsors who donated door prizes and swag bag items.
LUKI LABS- Go Go Ghost
LUKI LABS- Run Beaver Run
THINK FUN- Chameleon Crossing
THINK FUN- Goat’s Day Out
THINK FUN- Leapin Llama
THINK FUN- Monster Math Path
THINK FUN- Mystic Market
THINK FUN- Rush Hour
KINGS DOMINION– 4 Day Passes
XSCAPE THEATER BRANDYWINE 14- Movie & Pop Corn Passes
SHARRON STUDIO, FLIPS GYM & NINJA ZONE – Basket & One Week FREE camp
SHARRON STUDIO, FLIPS GYM & NINJA ZONE – Basket $50 Certificate
CHARLES COUNTY PARK AND REC– One Week of FREE camp
***SWAG***
A TIME TO DANCE– Prize Bags
CCPR– Green Recyclable Bags
Century 21- Kristi Matthai Dosberg– Prize Bags
Chick-fil-A (Waldorf & La Plata)- Kids Meal Gift Cards
CRESCENT PIANO– FREE lesson coupon
KIDS BY THE BAY DENTAL– Tooth Brush Kits
SCARY STROKES- Coupon
SHARRON STUDIO, FLIPS GYM & NINJA ZONE – Fun Fruit Pack
SKY ZONE- FREE 30 Min Jump Pass
ARTICLE GIVEAWAY
Congratulations to Angel S. the winner of the Summer Camp Fair Articles Giveaway.
***To avoid scammers hacking the page, my responses will always have a water mark and label as author. I will update the post to announce one winners name…HERE! If you don’t see your name HERE than you didn’t really win. Never ever complete forms or give out personal info online, I will NEVER require that of you!***
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