2024 SUMMER CAMP FAIR GUIDE
INDOOR AND OUTDOOR PLAY IDEAS
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CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AT HOME
Date: Daily
Host: Charles County Public Library
Details: Visit the library from the comfort of your couch. There are plenty of ways to enjoy your local library while at home or on the go. Check out the children’s section for recommended books, educational resources, activity ideas and virtual events.
Cost: FREE
STRAWBERRY PICKING
Date: May- June 2020
Time: All Day
Location: Various Farms in SOMD (Charles County Shlagel)
Details: On of the great things about living in Southern Maryland is the strawberry picking opportunities. We have been picking strawberries for over 20 years in SOMD and know all the best places! See the guide for details by county. Keep in mind to check with the farm before going; especially towards the end of the season as the crop closes.
***Always check with farm before going, dates, times subject to change by weather or crop availability***
FREE TUTORING AND HOMEWORK HELP
Date: Daily
Host: Southern Maryland Regional Library
Details: FREE tutoring and educational resources! All you need is a library card.
SCIENCE AT HOME
Date: Daily
Host: James E Richmond Science Center
Details: Science lessons and activities for every grade level!
Cost: FREE
LIVE OTTER CAM
Date: Daily
Time: All Day
Host: Calvert Marine Museum
Details: See the otters live at Calvert Marine Museum on the camera.
Event Type: Educational
Age Group: All Ages
Cost: Free
MEAL PICK-UP – CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Dates: Monday-Friday
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Locations:
Details: Effective Tuesday, March 31, staff at the 11 Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) meal distribution sites can provide parents food without their child being present. However, the pick-up person must be a child’s parent or guardian. Parents/guardians must show staff their child’s CCPS student identification (ID) badge or report card copy showing their student ID number. Parents with children not yet enrolled in school should attempt to bring some type of age verification to show to site staff, such as a copy of a birth certificate. Parents can pick up the following for their child daily: one breakfast, one lunch, one dinner and a snack. Any requests from parents asking for additional meals on the same service day at other sites will not be honored.
STORY TIME IN SPACE
Date: Daily
Host: Story Time From Space
Details: Listen to an astronaut read a variety of different stories.
Event Type:Story time
Age Group: All Ages
Cost: FREE
The Playful Parent was created by Kristy a mother of three energetic boys. She has a Bachelors degree with a interest in Education and Masters in Clinical Community Counseling from Johns Hopkins University. “I believe that children learn through play! I love to do fun things with my children and hope that sharing our adventures provides other families with inspiration and resources that lead to quality time together and a love for learning!” This non profit 501c3 organization was started so parents would have a family friendly place to come to, feel supported and leave with information that is useful. This site is kept advertisement and influence free in order to keep the page from clutter and bias opinion. Your support, feedback, likes and comments are essential; this site was designed to connect the community. The Playful Parent offers resources such as guides, calendars and ideas for making learning fun. In addition, TPP is present in the community and hosts a handful of events to support SOMD in raising healthy families.
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