2024 SUMMER CAMP FAIR GUIDE
INDOOR AND OUTDOOR PLAY IDEAS
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CONVERSATION & CRUISE SERIES
Date: June 12, 2021
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Location: St. Clement’s Island Museum- 38370 Point Breeze Rd. Colton’s Point MD
Details: Bring your family for a educational experience and a day on the water. The event will begin at St. Clement’s Island Museum with an introduction and distribution of exploration materials. During the water cruise, we’ll talk about native birds of the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay as well as how to identify those where you live. The tour will end on St. Clement’s Island and from there you can return to mainland or check out Blackistone Lighthouse. Participants will even be able to make a fun souvenir to take home! Please bring your own binoculars for COVID safety.”
Age Group: All Ages/Family Friendly
LAPLATA FARMERS MARKET- SCHEDULE
LITTLE LEAPERS
Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays and now (Saturday’s 9:00 AM -11:00 AM)
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Saturday’s 9:00 AM -11:00 AM)
Details: Toddler time is back with a new program now known as Little Leapers! Little Leapers is a fun, high-energy play adventure, created for parents and little ones to enjoy together. You’ll love watching your child bounce, climb, and explore in a safe environment while interacting with similar age children and learning about sharing, teamwork, and other important social skills. Bond, make memories, and watch your Little Leaper thrive.
Age Group: Children 5 years old and under.
Cost: $10
GET OUTDOORS
Date: Daily
Location: Local Parks
Details: If you are looking for a way to get your child’s energy out while still social distancing, I highly recommend taking a hike or visiting your local park to have fun on the play ground. Here’s a guide for Maryland’s Top Ten Parks. For Charles County, I highly recommend Pisgah Park. St. Mary’s County I recommend Wieck Park.
C-4 CCPL COMIC CON
Date: June 12, 2021
Time: All Day
Location: Virtual Events
Details:
We are taking our Cosplay Contest virtual this year! The contest opens on Tuesday, June 1st. You have until 5 pm on Thursday, June 10th to add your photo submissions. Voting takes place June 12th.
Don’t miss the 7th Annual CCPL Comic Con! This year’s event is totally VIRTUAL and we’ll have awesome fandom adventures planned for the whole family!
We are taking our Cosplay Contest virtual this year! The contest opens on Tuesday, June 1st. You have until 5 pm on Thursday, June 10th to add your submission.
Submissions: When the contest opens, a google form will be added here: Closed to submissions.
Voting: Once voting begins on June 12th, you can vote using this google form here:
You will have an opportunity to vote for your favorite. The winners will be announced by the end of the day during a special program from 3-4 pm.
Can’t get enough C4? Neither can we! Check out all of the amazing programs in the C4 lineup here!
Have you signed up for CCPL’s Summer Learning Challenge yet? If not, make sure to register here, so you can receive your free Summer Learning Challenge t-shirt!
MAJESTIC LAND SCHEDULE
Date/Time:
Location: St. Charles Towne Center- Waldorf, MD (Lower Level)
Details: Visit the kingdom of family fun. Majesticland is a safe, fun, and a uniquely different one-stop-shop of family entertainment that offers a world of new excitement and creates memories to last a lifetime. Geared towards children 12-years-old and under, our family entertainment center offers a variety of entertainment activities that will have your little ones never wanting to leave! Featuring indoor play area for young kids and arcade type games for older kids.
Date: June 2021- September 6, 2021- Daily
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cost: Suggested donation $7 per car (Follow LINK to Donate today)
Details: Join us for a magical summer in the garden! Enjoy a safe, outdoor, engaging experience during Annmarie’s Enchanted Summer at the Garden! You will find a variety of low-touch, no-touch fun along the trails and paths of the Sculpture Garden. Grab your bug spray, pack a picnic blanket or chairs, and spend your summer with us! During the Enchanted Summer, daily visitors can:
Phone: 410-326-4640
Website: www.annmariegarden.org
GRAND FESTIVAL PARADE
Date: June 12, 2021
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Colonial Beach
Details:
A time-honored Colonial Beach tradition, the Annual Potomac River Festival includes a Grand Feature Parade, a Pet Parade, a Boat Parade, Music, Food and Craft Vendors, and MORE! Sponsored by the Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce.
If you would like to participate in the Grande Feature Parade fill out the attached application and return it to the Chamber with your entry fee.
https://www.colonialbeach.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/PRF-Grande-Feature-Parade-App-2021.pdf
All Events will adhere to the governors current COVID guidelines. All participants and spectators will be required to maintain social distancing.
XDT TRUCK MANIA
Date: June 12, 2021
Time: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Location: Maryland International Raceway- Mechanicsville MD
Details: Join XDP at Maryland International Raceway for Truck Mania! Truck Mania is a unique all-truck event featuring a huge truck show & vendor midway, special feature: the Homewrecker Jet Truck, race classes for all types of trucks,
the ever-popular Daisy Dukes Contest, and a burnout contest!
ANNUAL BLUE AND GREY DAY
Date: June 12-13, 2021
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Point Lookout – 11175 Point Lookout Rd.
Scotland, MD 20687
Details:
The Friends of Point Lookout, Inc is hosting their annual “Blue and Gray Days” event on June 12th and 13th at Point Lookout State Park in Scotland, MD.
June 12th 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
June 13th 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Activities will include tours of the historic Civil War areas, small arms and artillery firing demonstrations from that period as well as other living history programs.
Park entrance fees apply, however the tours and demonstrations are free. The event is rain or shine both days.
For questions, please contact the state park at (301) 872-5688 or crickenberger@comcast.net.
The Friends of Point Lookout, Inc is a 501 (C) 3 non-profit organization.
KIDS ZONE – JCPENNEY’S FREE SUMMER CRAFT
Dates: (2nd Saturday of every month)
Time: 11:00 AM –12::00 PM
Location: JcPenney at St. Charles Towne Center (Waldorf, MD)
Details: Free craft. This is not a drop-off, kids must be accompanied by an adult. Pick-Up craft to be completed at home.
June-Fathers Day Tool Box
July- Pinwheel
Event Type: Kids Program
Age Group: Most enjoyable for kids ages 2 and Up
Cost: FREE
CHARLES COUNTY INDOOR POOL SCHEDULE
Dates/Time: Open Swim Hours:
Details: Both the Donald M. Wade Aquatic Center, North Point and Lackey Indoor Pool are currently open to the public with open swim hours. Visit http://bit.ly/3ptgLVa for more information and to plan your visit today!
The Donald M. Wade Aquatic Center and Lackey Indoor Pool are currently open with the following policies in place:
SUMMER KICK OFF PARTY
Date: June 12, 2021
Location: Market Place Waldorf
Details:
Join Waldorf Marketplace for our Summer Kick-Off event on Saturday, June 12, from 1:00-3:00p.m.!
The event is FREE to the public and is sure to provide Summer fun for all ages! Enjoy music, games, balloon artist and more!
The first 200 people to stop by our event table will receive a prize bag full of fun Summer activities to complete at home and a few surprises from Waldorf Marketplace merchants.
*COVID-19 guidelines will be followed.
KIDS FIELD DAY
JUNE 12, 2021
2:00-3:30 PM
Life Point Church- 5105 Leonardtown Rd
Waldorf, MD 20601
Details: Join us for a fun community field day outside. Games, races, craft, snack, and free t-shirt!
https://fb.me/e/1R0F2WnGB
INDOOR MINIATURE GOLF SCHEDULE
Hours:
Location: Scary Strokes- Technology Dr. Waldorf, MD
Details: Our center provides entertainment at affordable prices for the entire family. Play a round of indoor miniature golf under our blacklights and immerse yourself in an experience unlike you’ve never played before. Lots of fun arcade games available as well.
FRIDAY FREE DIY GRAB-NO-GO KIT
*Open to those with base access only*
Date: FRIDAYS
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Pax River Tickets & Travel Office or NRC Solomon’s Adventure Zone
Details: Every Friday be sure to get a FREE Grab-N-Go Kit! Quantities are limited, so be sure to be there on time!
Cost: FREE
Registration: Not required (Walk-in)
Date : June 11, 2021
Time: 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM
Location: My Gym – St. Mary’s County
Details: Calling all Dads….enjoy quality time with your child filled with music, laughter, PaiNtiNg and of course bonding activities with your child.
*No worries there is a Daddy & Me Ninja Party for older children*
Cost: FREE for currently enrolled students (must sign up in the gym or Call/Text at 301-744-8444)
$15 – Lifetime Members (not currently enrolled)
All Welcome – $18 (non lifetime members)
KIDS NIGHT OUT: BEACH BASH
Date: Friday, June 11th
Time: 5:00 PM- 7:30 PM
Location: Imaginarium – Solomons , MD
Details: Celebrate the end of the school year in style! Drop off your bathroom independent child (ages 3 and up) for an evening of beachy FUN while you enjoy an evening out KID-FREE! Children will enjoy a pizza dinner, Rita’s Italian Ice for dessert, and fun beach themed crafts and activities. Sibling rates available.
Be sure to ask about our loyalty card with RUDDY DUCK for added perks!
Tickets here: https://lilypadpos9.com/imaginarium/onlinesales/tickets1.php?ptid=73
SOMD BLUE CRABS BASEBALL GAME SCHEDULE
Date: Friday June 4, 2021- Sunday June 13, 2021
Time: 6:35 Game
Location: Regency Stadium- Waldorf, MD
Details: Blue Crabs have a full schedule this week of home games. Check out there schedule here.
Age Group: All Ages/ Kid Friendly
Cost: $
GLOW JUMP AT SKY ZONE WALDORF
Date: Most Saturdays
Time: Glow Jump 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Sky Zone Waldorf – 4390 Crain Hwy. White Plains MD 20695
SALUTE SUNSET CONCERTS
Date: Saturday’s
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Location: National Harbor Lawn
Details: There’s nothing more patriotic than spending the evening under the stars listing to the Nations Armed Forces bands over looking the nations capital. Visitors and local residents are invited to enjoy FREE outdoor musical performances on Saturday nights from 7 to 8:30 PM. Bring a chair and enjoy an evening with performing ensembles of the USAF Band or the Army Band. Concerts are free and open to the public. These events are subject to weather cancellations. To check the status of a concert, please visit our Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.
SALUTE THE SUNSET SCHEDULE
29-May USAF Airman of Note
31-May USAF Airman of Note
5-Jun USAF Concert Band
12-Jun USAF Airman of Note
19-Jun USAF Concert Band
26-Jun USAF Airman of Note
3-Jul USAF Concert Band
10-Jul USAF Airman of Note
17-Jul USAF Airman of Note
24-Jul USAF Singing Sargents
31-Jul USAF Concert Band
7-Aug USAF Concert Band
14-Aug USAF Airman of Note
21-Aug USAF Concert Band
28-Aug USAF Airman of Note
25-Sep Army U.S. Army Concert Band
Age Group: All Ages/Family Friendly
Cost: FREE
For more information visit http://www.nationalharbor.com/events/list/
WALDORF SKATE CENTER- OPEN SKATE
Dates/Times:
Tuesday & Thursday 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 & Thursday 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
CAMP FIRE AND HAYRIDE
*Base access only*
Dates:
Time: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: NRC Solomon’s Campfire Pit by the Log Cabins
Details: Stop by the campfire, located between the log cabins and the group campsites to roast a few marshmallows. S’more packets will be available for purchase. Catch the wagon for a hayride, meet new friends, and learn new songs. We provide everything for roasting.
Registration: Not required
Cost: FREE
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