2024 SUMMER CAMP FAIR GUIDE
INDOOR AND OUTDOOR PLAY IDEAS
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FREE SUMMER MOVIE
Dates: Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday June 29, 2021- August 19, 2021
Times: All shows start at 9:30 AM. Doors open at 9:00 AM.
Location: Xscape Brandywine Theater- 7710 Matapeake Business Dr. Brandywine, MD 20613
Details: Join Xscape Theatres for a summer full of free movie fun! Admission to the Kids’ Summer Movie program is FREE for everyone. Seating is limited so please arrive early for the best seating availability. The Concession Counter will be open during all shows.
Age Group: All Ages/ Kid Friendly
Cost: FREE
SCHEDULE
Week 1: Pokemon Detective Pikachu
Week2: The LEGO Movie
Week 3: Minions
Week 4: The LEGO Batman Movie
Week 5: Trolls
Week 6: Trolls World Tour
Week 7: Sonic The Hedgehog
Week 8: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
SUMMER CAMP – SHCC
Dates: 6 Weeks – June 28, 2021- August 6, 2021
Time: 9:00 AM – 12 PM
Cost: $85 per week per kid (Sibling discount)
Details: One week mini camps including fun activities, sports, dance, music, arts & crafts and more!
Morning and afternoon extended care available.
Ages: 4-14 Welcome
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.
WEEKLY STORY TIME – LA PLATA BRANCH
Date: Thursday’s
Times:
Description: Story Time is a weekly “must” for children ages 0 to 5. Each program includes book reading, dancing & music, flannel board activities, and tons of fun!
Library: Charles County Public Library- La Plata
Event Type: Library
Age Group: 0 – 5 Years Old
Registration: None/Walk-ins Welcome
Event Link
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
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
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.
SUMMER AT MY GYM
Date: July 5-9, 2021
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (3 Hour Sessions)
Location: My Gym St. Mary’s and Waldorf
Details: Kids will still have a blast participating in energizing STEAM project-based learning, Fitness games, gymnastics, sports, swings, and arts & craft! ALL levels are welcome in a nurturing and non-competitive FUN environment!
Cost: $40 Sessions
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.
TODDLER PLAY DATES
Date: July 22, 2021
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Pisgah Park – La Plata, MD
Details:
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
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