2024 SUMMER CAMP FAIR GUIDE
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CCPR EVENT CALENDAR
Date: Daily
Location: Charles County Maryland Parks & Rec Facilities
Details: From open gym to dance classes and family friendly events to kids courses; Charles County Parks and Recreation has many options.
Age Group: All Ages
Cost: Most Activities have a fee
INDOOR MINI GOLF: SCARY STROKES
Dates/Times:
Location: Scary Strokes – Waldorf , MD
Details: Enjoy indoor mini golf and arcade.
Event Type: Family Fun
Age: All
Cost: Vary Depending on age/Price range $5-10 per person/ Military Discounts!
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:
SUNDAY MAKEBREAK : SPRING CRAFT TIME SCHEDULE
Date:
Time: 2-4pm Local
Details: Head over to Michaels Craft Store for a fun makebreak! Some dates there are Kids Club Take & Make craft available as well.
Cost: Site doesn’t specify (In the past fee for supplies/lesson free)
Registration: Sign Up Not Required/See You In Store!
PUBLIC SKATE SCHEDULE
Location: Capital Clubhouse- 3033 Waldorf Market Pl, Waldorf, MD 20603
AMF BOWLING
Dates: DAILY SPECIALS
Times: Times Varies
Location: AMF Waldorf, MD
Details: The bowling alley is back open and offering family specials.
CCPR EVENT CALENDAR
Date: Daily
Location: Charles County Maryland Parks & Rec Facilities
Details: From open gym to dance classes and family friendly events to kids courses; Charles County Parks and Recreation has many options.
Age Group: All Ages
Cost: Most Activities have a fee
STORY TIME OUTSIDE
Date: 03/28/2022
Time: 10:00 AM – 10:45 PM
Location: Calvert Library Fairview Branch
AMF BOWLING
Dates: DAILY SPECIALS
Times: Times Varies
Location: AMF Waldorf, MD
Details: The bowling alley is back open and offering family specials.
CCPR EVENT CALENDAR
Date: Daily
Location: Charles County Maryland Parks & Rec Facilities
Details: From open gym to dance classes and family friendly events to kids courses; Charles County Parks and Recreation has many options.
Age Group: All Ages
Cost: Most Activities have a fee
LITTLE LEAPERS
Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays and now (Saturday’s 9:00 AM -11:00 AM)
Time: Week Days 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
PUBLIC SKATE SCHEDULE
Location: Capital Clubhouse- 3033 Waldorf Market Pl, Waldorf, MD 20603
INDOOR MINI GOLF: SCARY STROKES
Dates/Times:
Location: Scary Strokes – Waldorf , MD
Details: Enjoy indoor mini golf and arcade.
Event Type: Family Fun
Age: All
Cost: Vary Depending on age/Price range $5-10 per person/ Military Discounts!
AMF BOWLING
Dates: DAILY SPECIALS
Times: Times Varies
Location: AMF Waldorf, MD
Details: The bowling alley is back open and offering family specials.
CCPR EVENT CALENDAR
Date: Daily
Location: Charles County Maryland Parks & Rec Facilities
Details: From open gym to dance classes and family friendly events to kids courses; Charles County Parks and Recreation has many options.
Age Group: All Ages
Cost: Most Activities have a fee
DROP IN PLAY TIME- UNIQUE SPORTS
Date: Wednesday’s
Time: 10AM-11AM
Location: Unique Sport Academy- Post Office Rd. Waldorf, MD
Details:
Age Group: Designed for kids 1-5 (All Ages Welcome)
Cost: $5 Per Child (CASH ONLY)
AMF BOWLING
Dates: DAILY SPECIALS
Times: Times Varies
Location: AMF Waldorf, MD
Details: The bowling alley is back open and offering family specials.
HOME SCHOOL FRIENDS WEEKLY MEET UP
Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Location: Various different parks in Charles County (Join the group for schedule)
Details: This group is designed to share the weekly schedule of Homeschool Friends of Southern MD, a fully inclusive homeschool group designed to facilitate friendships among our children. Group meets up to play at a different play ground each week. Join the Facebook group for details.
Registration: Not required
Age Group: 1-16
Cost: FREE
INDOOR MINI GOLF: SCARY STROKES
Dates/Times:
Location: Scary Strokes – Waldorf , MD
Details: Enjoy indoor mini golf and arcade.
Event Type: Family Fun
Age: All
Cost: Vary Depending on age/Price range $5-10 per person/ Military Discounts!
CCPR EVENT CALENDAR
Date: Daily
Location: Charles County Maryland Parks & Rec Facilities
Details: From open gym to dance classes and family friendly events to kids courses; Charles County Parks and Recreation has many options.
Age Group: All Ages
Cost: Most Activities have a fee
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
CALVERT MARINE MUSEUM CHILDRENS PROGRAMMING
Date: Thursday’s
Time: 10:15 AM & 11:15 AM
Location: Calvert Marine Museum- Solomons, MD
Details: Attend a fun and educational program put on by Calvert Marine Museum every Thursday. The first two Thursday’s of the month are Sea Squirts and the last two Thursday’s of the month are Little Minnows Program. See Calendar for details.
Cost: Free with museum admission
Age Group: Young Children
LITTLE LEAPERS
Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays and now (Saturday’s 9:00 AM -11:00 AM)
Time: Week Days 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
PUBLIC SKATE SCHEDULE
Location: Capital Clubhouse- 3033 Waldorf Market Pl, Waldorf, MD 20603
INDOOR MINI GOLF: SCARY STROKES
Dates/Times:
Location: Scary Strokes – Waldorf , MD
Details: Enjoy indoor mini golf and arcade.
Event Type: Family Fun
Age: All
Cost: Vary Depending on age/Price range $5-10 per person/ Military Discounts!
ADVENTURE PARK – OPENING DAY
Date: March 31, 2022
Time: 4PM – 10 PM
Location: KK Adventure Park – 90 Sherry Ln, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Details: Please join us for some family fun at the BRAND NEW Adventure Park! Take on the climbing wall and flashing, spinning bumper cars, hit dingers in the batting cages and play putt-putt all night! Please fill out our waiver before joining the fun. It’s good for a whole year!
LIVE SHOW- BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Date: March 31-April 2, 2022
Time: 6:30
Location: Lackey High School
Details:
This looks fun….Tickets for Beauty and the Beast, Jr. are now on sale! It’ll be the first musical performed on the Henry E. Lackey High School stage since 2019, and we would love you to join us! The students are doing GREAT work!
🎟: https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/59314
Age Group: Those with attention spans to sit through a live performance. Recommended for ages 4 and up.
Cost: $5 Student /$10 Adult
Registration: Required
Henry E. Lackey High School
Beauty and the Beast
March 31-April 2 at 6:30
https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/59314
Adults $10/Students $5/Two CCPS tickets w badge honored
Westlake High School
The SpongeBob Musical
April 7th-9th at 7:00
Adults $10/ Students $6/Two CCPS tickets w badge honored
https://www.facebook.com/WestlakeTC
North Point High School
Pippin
April 7th-9th at 7:00 p.m & April 9th at 1:00 pm
https://www.facebook.com/NPHSTheaterDept/
Adults $10 General admission/Students/Sr Citizens $5/One CCPS ticket w badge honored
McDonough High School
Disney’s The Little Mermaid
April 8th-9th at 7:00 & April 9th-10th at 2:00
Tickets: http//www.mhsdrama303.booktix.com
Adults $10/Students/Sr Citizens/Military with ID $7/One CCPS ticket w badge honored
St. Charles High School
The Wiz
April 8th-9th at 7:00 & April 9th-10th at 2:00
Adults $10 General admission/Students/Sr Citizens/Military with ID $5/One CCPS ticket w badge honored
https://www.facebook.com/SCHSPerformingArts
La Plata High School
Singing in the Rain
April 28th-30th at 6:30 & April 30th at 2:30
http://www.laplatahighschooltheatre.com/upcoming-shows
Adults $10 /Students $5/Two CCPS tickets w badge honored
Thomas Stone High School
You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown
April 28th-30th at 7:00
Adults $10/Students $5
CCPR EVENT CALENDAR
Date: Daily
Location: Charles County Maryland Parks & Rec Facilities
Details: From open gym to dance classes and family friendly events to kids courses; Charles County Parks and Recreation has many options.
Age Group: All Ages
Cost: Most Activities have a fee
HOMESCHOOL LEGO STEM CLUB
Date: Friday Meetings
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Varies between virtual and park meet up
Details: Lego STEAM of Charles County is a homeschooling group that meets at
the local Playground on Fridays at noon. In preparation for each event,
students complete the “Home-build Challenge,” which is announced at the
beginning of each week. During the event, students participate in a surprise
“Instant-build Challenge” which they complete in 7-minutes using loose Legos
brought from home. Students present their Lego builds to their colleagues and
adults
INDOOR MINI GOLF: SCARY STROKES
Dates/Times:
Location: Scary Strokes – Waldorf , MD
Details: Enjoy indoor mini golf and arcade.
Event Type: Family Fun
Age: All
Cost: Vary Depending on age/Price range $5-10 per person/ Military Discounts!
Henry E. Lackey High School
Beauty and the Beast
March 31-April 2 at 6:30
https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/59314
Adults $10/Students $5/Two CCPS tickets w badge honored
Westlake High School
The SpongeBob Musical
April 7th-9th at 7:00
Adults $10/ Students $6/Two CCPS tickets w badge honored
https://www.facebook.com/WestlakeTC
North Point High School
Pippin
April 7th-9th at 7:00 p.m & April 9th at 1:00 pm
https://www.facebook.com/NPHSTheaterDept/
Adults $10 General admission/Students/Sr Citizens $5/One CCPS ticket w badge honored
McDonough High School
Disney’s The Little Mermaid
April 8th-9th at 7:00 & April 9th-10th at 2:00
Tickets: http//www.mhsdrama303.booktix.com
Adults $10/Students/Sr Citizens/Military with ID $7/One CCPS ticket w badge honored
St. Charles High School
The Wiz
April 8th-9th at 7:00 & April 9th-10th at 2:00
Adults $10 General admission/Students/Sr Citizens/Military with ID $5/One CCPS ticket w badge honored
https://www.facebook.com/SCHSPerformingArts
La Plata High School
Singing in the Rain
April 28th-30th at 6:30 & April 30th at 2:30
http://www.laplatahighschooltheatre.com/upcoming-shows
Adults $10 /Students $5/Two CCPS tickets w badge honored
Thomas Stone High School
You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown
April 28th-30th at 7:00
Adults $10/Students $5
PUBLIC SKATE SCHEDULE
Location: Capital Clubhouse- 3033 Waldorf Market Pl, Waldorf, MD 20603
CCPR EVENT CALENDAR
Date: Daily
Location: Charles County Maryland Parks & Rec Facilities
Details: From open gym to dance classes and family friendly events to kids courses; Charles County Parks and Recreation has many options.
Age Group: All Ages
Cost: Most Activities have a fee
SATURDAY STORY TIME
Date: Saturdays
Time: 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
Location: Calvert Library, Prince Frederick
Details: Join us as we bring Storytime back inside! We’ll share stories, sing songs and have some socially distanced fun! Please register as a group of no more than 6 people. Per Health Department guidance for an enclosed space with unvaccinated participants, masks are recommended for those attendees over 2 years of age. Registration required to facilitate contact tracing.
Cost:FREE
Age: Suggested for children birth – 5.
Register Here: https://calvertlibrary.libnet.info/event/5955273
LITTLE LEAPERS
Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays and now (Saturday’s 9:00 AM -11:00 AM)
Time: Week Days 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
SUMMER CAMP FAIR
Date: April 2, 2022
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Charles County Fair Grounds- La Plata, MD
Details: Plan your 2022 summer with us at the Charles County Summer Camp & Activity Fair! This outdoor event takes place at the Charles County Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 2, 2022 10a-2p. The Playful Parent in partnership with Charles Count Parks and Rec, invite you and your family to come and enjoy an afternoon of fun activities, games, delicious fair food, and the opportunity to speak with camp representatives from across the region. Swag bags will be given to the first 100 families.
Age Group: Camps and Programs for kids ages 2-18
Cost: FREE
INDOOR MINI GOLF: SCARY STROKES
Dates/Times:
Location: Scary Strokes – Waldorf , MD
Details: Enjoy indoor mini golf and arcade.
Event Type: Family Fun
Age: All
Cost: Vary Depending on age/Price range $5-10 per person/ Military Discounts!
OPENING WEEKEND – RUNNING HARE
Date: April 2 & 3, 2022
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Running Hare Vineyard
PUBLIC SKATE SCHEDULE
Location: Capital Clubhouse- 3033 Waldorf Market Pl, Waldorf, MD 20603
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:
PAWS TO READ
Date: April 2, 2022
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Details: For beginning readers or any student who needs a confidence boost. Join “Pets on Wheels” to practice reading out loud to a therapy pet for 15 minute sessions. Readers should bring a book, or arrive at least 20 minutes early for help to choose a book.
Age Groups: Upper Elementary, Lower Elementary
Cost:FREE
Henry E. Lackey High School
Beauty and the Beast
March 31-April 2 at 6:30
https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/59314
Adults $10/Students $5/Two CCPS tickets w badge honored
Westlake High School
The SpongeBob Musical
April 7th-9th at 7:00
Adults $10/ Students $6/Two CCPS tickets w badge honored
https://www.facebook.com/WestlakeTC
North Point High School
Pippin
April 7th-9th at 7:00 p.m & April 9th at 1:00 pm
https://www.facebook.com/NPHSTheaterDept/
Adults $10 General admission/Students/Sr Citizens $5/One CCPS ticket w badge honored
McDonough High School
Disney’s The Little Mermaid
April 8th-9th at 7:00 & April 9th-10th at 2:00
Tickets: http//www.mhsdrama303.booktix.com
Adults $10/Students/Sr Citizens/Military with ID $7/One CCPS ticket w badge honored
St. Charles High School
The Wiz
April 8th-9th at 7:00 & April 9th-10th at 2:00
Adults $10 General admission/Students/Sr Citizens/Military with ID $5/One CCPS ticket w badge honored
https://www.facebook.com/SCHSPerformingArts
La Plata High School
Singing in the Rain
April 28th-30th at 6:30 & April 30th at 2:30
http://www.laplatahighschooltheatre.com/upcoming-shows
Adults $10 /Students $5/Two CCPS tickets w badge honored
Thomas Stone High School
You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown
April 28th-30th at 7:00
Adults $10/Students $5
CHESEAPEAKE CHORAL ARTS SOCIETY
Date:
Location: St. Joseph’s Parish Center in Pomfret, MD
Details: Concert- Music to Cherish, Uplift and Inspire Concert A heartwarming concert with some beautiful selections from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Dixit, and featuring music by W. A. Mozart, G. Faure’B. Brittan and W. G. Pete Stokes.
Age Group: Those with attention span to sit through a hour plus concert
Cost: $15 Adult/ $12 Kids
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