Camp EXPO Guide 2008
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Day Camps
Adventures In Camp 1112 Beall Place, Laurel, MD 20707, 240-997-1700. Weekly field trips, pool time on
Fridays, arts & crafts, moon bounce, sports, water games, indoor games, waterslide and more! CPR and First Aid certified counselors. Small camper to counselor ratio. Perfect for ages of 4-12. www.adventuresincamp.com Baltimore Fencing Center 9515 Gerwig Lane, Columbia, MD 21046, 410-290-7708. Students will learn the fundamentals of fencing, led by qualified instructors. Classes will focus on technique and conditioning. Camps for the exceptional fencer offers advanced techniques and competitive skills. www.columbiamdfencing.org Beth Tfiloh Camp 400 Delight Meadows Rd., Reisterstown, MD, 21136, 410-517-3451. Traditional day camp on 40 acres offering swimming, arts& craft, music, drama, outdoor living skills, ropes course, boating. Adult counselors and certified instructors. Extended day and transportation available. Ages 4-15. www.btcamps.org Camp China 2875 Bethany Lane, Ellicott City, MD 21042, 410-465-2919. Experience China and its culture through singing, dancing, martial arts, arts & crafts, games, cooking and basic sewing. Children ages 4-11, children adopted from China, and multicultural families are invited to join the fun. www.shirleypopo.com Camp Invention - held in schools; 410-823-6434. Emphasizes eco-friendly activities and hands-on fun to enhance teamwork, problem-solving and inventive-thinking skills. Five thematic modules focused on science, literacy, math, history and arts. For rising 1-6 Graders. Register through Howard County Recreation & Parks. www.campinvention.org Camp RUACH 8070 Harriett Tubman Lane, Columbia, MD 21044, 410-531-2091. Camp “Ruach” will include exciting, enriching activities for children ages 2 – 5. Children will be engaged in art projects, sports, cooking and creative movement. www.betyeladim.org Camp Sonshine 16819 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20905, 301-989-2267. County-licensed, state certified, ACA accredited. Dedicated to creating a fun experience for campers through trained leadership, in a safe and secure environment, while promoting Christian values. For ages 4-17. Transportation available. www.campsonshine.org. Capitol Debate 2216 Kaitlins Ct., Ellicott City, MD 21043, 443-538-4992. Debate (Rising 6th-9th Graders): structure, research, organize and win debates. Public Speaking (Rising 4th-5th Graders): present a speech using good eye contact, posture, vocal variety. Mock Trial (Rising 4th-8th Graders): learn the fundamentals of law and litigating a jury trial. www.capitol-debate.com Celebree Summer Camp 2111-B Laurel Bush Rd., Bel Air, MD 21015, 410-515-8750, x.19. Thematic summer camp! 10 weeks, 10 themes. Ages 3-12. Swimming/water fun, sports, summer nature, music & dance, science adventure, arts & crafts, cuisine and more! www.celebree.com Circle D Farm 15535 Carrs Mill Rd., Woodbine, MD 21797, 301-854-6651. For 30 years, Circle D has offered swimming, tennis, nature walks, cook-outs, sports, arts & crafts, horses, miniature golf and more, on a 160-acre farm. Coed, for children ages 6-12. Transportation available. www.circledfarm.com Coach Bill McGregor’s All Star Football Camp 25613 Suffield Ct., Columbia, MD 21044, 301-596-3921. All-day football camp where participants learn the fundamentals of football in a fun and exciting environment. Campers are coached and evaluated by the area‟s premier coaches in the sport. www.coachmcgregor.com Columbia Association Camps 10221 Wincopin Circle, Suite 100, Columbia, MD 21044, 410-715-3165. An impressive array of camps for ages 3-18. Specializing in fun, CA offers swimming, sports, arts & crafts, sailing, tennis, travel and more, for ages 3-18. Regulated by the American Camp Association and the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. www.columbiaassociation.com Columbia Horse Center 10400 Gorman Rd. Laurel, MD 20723, 301-776-5850. Horsemanship camp for ages 8 – 16. PonyPal Camp for 5 – 7 year-olds. Two riding lessons daily. With lots of hands on the horses. Learning to groom, tack and much more. Great staff with lots of one on one. www.columbiahorsecenter.com Earth Treks Summer Camps 7125 C Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21046, 470-872-0060 x. 420. Earth Treks Kids Kamp: ages 6-9, three days/wk; Summer Climbing Day Camp: ages 9-13 and Rock „n‟ River Camp: ages 10-14 are both five days/week, with indoor and outdoor climbing. www.earthtreksclimbing.com
Gan Israel 770 Howes Lane, Columbia, MD 21044, 410-740-2424. Programs include sports, swimming, crafts,
music, trips and activities emphasizing Jewish traditions and history. Part-day for preschoolers. For children ages 3-9. www.ganisraelcolumbia.com Glenelg Country School/Summer in the Country 12793 Folly Quarter Rd., Ellicott City, MD 21042, 410531-8600. Offering a variety of day camp programs including sports, arts, academic enrichment, film making, astronomy and more. Ideal for children entering grades K-12. www.glenelg.org High Flyer Basketball School 8591 Wheatfield Way, Ellicott City, MD 21043, 410-461-7556. A five hour per day basketball camp where skills and sportsmanship are taught by qualified coaches and players. Participants, ages 7-15, play two games per day as well. No website; call for information. Howard Community College Summer Programs 10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia, MD 21044, 410-772-4587. Offering four enriching summer camps: The Actor‟s Studio (formerly the Rep. Stage Actors); The Music Institute; HCC Sports Camps; and JB Soccer. Kids on Campus summer academic and enrichment program (10650 Hickory Ridge; 410-772-4976). For ages 6 and up. One- to three-week programs. www.howardcc.edu HCCA Visual & Performing Arts Summer Camps 8510 High Ridge Rd., Ellicott City, MD 21043, 410313-2787. Hall or full day; 1-and 2-week sessions in visual and performing arts, ages 4-14. Extended care available. Past camp offerings include Art Camp Runway, Passport to Art, Viva Mexico. www.hocoarts.org Howard County Conservancy & Summer Nature Camp 10520 Old Frederick Rd., Woodstock, MD 21163, 410-465-8877. The Conservancy offers full-day camps in week-long sessions. Our nature camp encourages children (5-11) through stories, hikes and hands-on exploration of Mt. Pleasant‟s 232 acres. www.hcconservancy.org JCC Camps of Baltimore/Camp Milldale 3506 Gwynnbrook, Owings Mills, MD 21117, 410-356-5200, x572. 150 acre day camp with a lake, three swimming pools and a waterslide. Choose from many programs for ages 5 - 15. Early drop-off and late-stay programs available. Transportation provided. www.campmilldale.org Kidercare 6185 Sunny Spring, Columbia, MD 21044, 410-730-8449. Co-ed summer camps available for ages 5-12. This summer‟s theme is “Gold Medal Adventures” and is based on the Olympic games. Regular fieldtrips; swimming weekly. Camps runs June through August. www.kindercare.com Lighthouse Summer Camps P.O. Box 134, Spencerville, MD 20868-0134, 301-787-6371. Starting our 7th year, Lighthouse provides campers with safe, fun and enriching activities that include trips, sports, pool time and arts & crafts. Ideal for children ages 5-12. www.lighthousesummercamp.com Olenka School of Music 9520 Berger Road, Columbia, MD 21046, 410-309-0770. A variety of music camps including High-Tech Musician, Electric Jam Session, Music Byte Computer Lab, and Preschool Music Adventures. For ages 3-5 and 6-13. www.olenkaschoolofmusic.com Operation Junk P.O. Box 1703, Ellicott City, MD 21044, 410-736-2331. Eight week camp, Jun – Aug. Five – 11 year-olds use brain power and creativity to turn junk into Super Machines, while learning teamwork, decision making, organization, classification, etc. Aftercare available. Pizza Fridays www.murrayeducationalservices.org Sizzlin’ Summer 9130 Frederick Rd., Ellicott City, MD 21042, 410-465-7644. Weekly themed camp with daily arts & crafts, field trips, games; lots of friends and fun. St. John‟s Parish Day School; for Preschoolers though 5th Grade. www.stjohnspds.org Slayton House “Camp of the Arts” & “Conservatory Camp” Wilde Lake Village Green, Columbia, MD 21044, 410-730-3987. Camp of the Arts (grades 1-8; Summer Musical Theatre). Conservatory (grades 8-12; Audition only). Extended care available for both camps. www.columbiavillages.org/wildelake Summer Friends Day Camps 16923 Norwood Rd., Sandy Spring, MD 20860, 301-774-7455 (x 167). Arts, academic, sports, general and activity camps, such as fishing, critter camp, photo shop, robotics, rocketry, backyard science, geology, recycled art, threadworks and more. Coed, for ages 4-17. www.ssfs.org/summercamp Wilde Lake Karate 10451 Twin Rivers Rd, Columbia, MD 21044, 410-884-7340. Activity oriented to meet the parent‟s needs. Children learn Martial Arts, Taekwondo, and Jujitsu. Field trips include bowling, movies, swimming. Supervised games, crafts and fun. MD licensed youth camp; ages 4-15. www.wildelakekarate.com Young Stars 7741 Mayfield Ave., Elkridge, MD 21075, 410-799-4121. Summer/academic camp where children (ages 5-16) will sharpen their academic skills through daily reading, math and computerized skill building exercises. Swimming 2x/week, fieldtrips, etc. A different theme each week. Lunch/snack included.
Overnight Camps
B’nai B’rith Perlman Camp 4 Professional Dr., Ste. 122, Gaithersburg, MD 20879, 301-977-0050. With a
cultural focus on Jewish American traditions, this camp features aquatic activities, arts & crafts, baseball/softball, camping skills/outdoor living, challenge/rope courses, leadership development, etc. www.perlmancamp.org Camp Airy and Camp Louise 5750 Park Heights Ave., Ste 306, Baltimore, MD 21215, 410-466-9010. Camp Airy (boys) and Louise (girls) have been making a difference in Jewish children‟s lives for 84 summers. Located in Western Maryland, the camp offers athletics & fitness, music, trip, photography, drama, dance, and much more. Experienced adult educators and college-aged counselors. For ages 7-17. www.airylouise.org Camp Choconut Carmalt Road, Friendsville, PA 18818, 802-279-7222. Located in Pennsylvania‟s Blue Ridge Mountains, Choconut provides boys, ages 9-16, with a safe and clean camp experience in a natural setting. Offered June – August, this non-competitive camp teaches wilderness skills along with archery, canoe and water safety, hiking, swimming, fishing, etc. Family camp is also available Aug. 10-17. www.campchoconut.com Camp Friendship P.O. Box 145, Palmyra, VA 22963, 434-589-8950. A co-ed, residential camp located on over 400 scenic acres in Virginia. Serving ages 6-16. Camp features an 80-horse equestrian center, golf course, lake, Jr. Olympic pool, gymnasium, and over 50 activities; 1- and 2-week sessions. www.campfriendship.com Camp Hidden Meadows HC 77, Box 117, Bartow, WV 24920, 304-456-5191. Spectacular location, great staff! Co-ed, 1-3 week sessions, ages 7-16. Horseback riding, rafting, art, sailing, spelunking, backpacking, climbing tower, organic gardening, biking, hiking, sailing, fishing, 1000-foot zipline, swimming and more. ACAaccredited. www.camphiddenmeadows.com Camp Netimus for Girls/Camp Shohola for Boys RR #1, Box 100, Sugar Run, PA 18846, 570-746-1424. Netimus offers over 40 activities including outdoor skills, performing arts, and horseback riding for girls, 7-16. www.netimus.com. Shohola offers over 50 different activities including athletics, arts, trips, and water sports for boys, ages 7-15. Located in NE Pennsylvania. Several sessions from which to choose. www.shohola.com. **Camp Puh'tok 17433 Big Falls Rd., Monkton, MD 21111, 410-329-6590. Offers a taste of our American heritage in a beautiful, rustic, wooded setting in over 60 acres in Northern Baltimore Co. – including swimming, archery, nature, ropes, and Native American dance and song. Coed, for ages 5-16. www.camppuhtok.com Camp Rim Rock P.O. Box 69, Yellow Spring, WV 26865, 1-800-662-4650. Girls, general, residential, ages 617. 57th season, offering horseback riding, performing arts, fine arts & crafts, sports and aquatics. Specialty camps in riding, tennis and arts. Located on 600 beautiful acres with excellent facilities. ACA-accredited. Less than 2 hours from Washington D.C. www.camprimrock.com Camp Tall Timbers 3735 Spicebush Drive, Urbana, MD, 21704, 800-862-2678. Two-, 3-, 5-, 6- and 8-week co-ed sessions for grades 1-10, running June 22 – August 16. Situated on 120 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains, camp offers water sports and aquatics, the outdoors, tennis and more. ACA-accredited. Ideal for children ages 7-16. www.camptalltimbers.com Camp Twin Creeks P.O. Box 219, Elmsford, NY 10523, 800-451-8806. At Twin Creeks, children 7-16 spend their summer on a fun-filled adventure in the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia. Camp offers a traditional two-week program, fostering teamwork, fairness and cooperation. www.camptwincreeks.com **Camp Wright 400 Camp Wright Lane, Stevensville, MD 21666, 410-643-4171. For over 75 years, Camp Wright has provided an encouraging place to learn, play and make friends. Boating on the Chesapeake, sports, crafts, drama, dance, etc. Day camp for grades K-8; overnight camp for children 7-14. Leadership program available for high school students. ww.campwright4life.org. Explorica Summer Academy 145 Tremont St., 6th Floor, Boston, MA 02111, 888-310-7123. Build cultural awareness, learn new skills and form new friendships on a 3-week international travel program for teens, ages 1418. Explore through language study, volunteer work and cultural exploration in Europe, Latin America, Asia and beyond. Become a student of the world. www.summeracademy.com **Getaway Sailing 2700 Lighthouse Point, 905, Baltimore, MD 21224. Day Camp focuses on learning to sail, seamanship skills, and introduces kayaking, team & leadership skills, navigation, boat building, and digital photography. Residential camp offers a four day/three night cruise on the Chesapeake Bay. For 7-16. www.getawaysailing.com
Habonim Dror Camp Moshava 1001 S. Belgrade Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20902, 800-454-2205. Exciting
overnight camp for grades 4-10. Focused on Kibbutz living, charitable works, Judaism, Israel, and community. Offering a full range of camp experiences: arts, dance, music, sports, etc. www.camphabonimdrormoshava.org Hameau Farm in the Big Valley 6364 SR 655, Belleville, PA, 17004, 717-667-3731. Open to girls, 8-14, offering individualized opportunity for personal exploration and growth in a Pennsylvania farm setting. Two-, 4or 6-week sessions. Also available: a counselor‟s apprentice for older teens, 15-17. www.hameaufarm.com **Juniors Day Camp/ Juniors Overnight/Seamanship Camp 1425 Key Hwy, Ste. 110, Baltimore, MD 21230, 410-727-0722. Day camp for all levels; children learn to race, explore and practice. Adventure days are divided between shore and water activities. Overnight Camp is aboard a 43‟ cruising sailboat with a co-ed crew and licensed captain. Children ages 8 – 16 learn teamwork and seamanship. www.downtownsailing.org **McDonogh Summer Programs P.O. Box 380, Owings Mills, MD 21117, 410-998-3519. For over 75 years, McDonogh has offered quality summer programs for children 4 to 18. Summer Programs include an array of traditional day camps, academic experiences and day & overnight sports clinics. An 800-acre campus features a new aquatic center, tennis courts, riding rings, basketball courts, etc. www.McDonogh.org Mercersburg Academy Adventure Camp 300 East Seminary St., Mercersburg, PA 17236, 717-328-6225. Contemporary camp with traditional flavor. Offering enrichment activities and trips. 3:1 camper to counselor ratio; all-inclusive tuition; full medical services. Air-conditioned dorms. Coed ages 7-16. www.mercersburg.edu Outdoor Discovery Camp (Dept. of Natural Resources) 580 Taylor Ave (E3), Annapolis, MD 21401, 410-260-8154. Tent camping at various Maryland State Parks. Outdoor ethic focus. Offering kayaking, fishing, sailing, rock climbing, outdoor skills, etc. Co-ed, ages 8-17. www.dnr.state.md.us./publiclands/outdoordisc.html Sandy Hill Camp 3380 Turkey Point Road, North East, MD 21901, 410-287-5554. Sail and waterski on the Chesapeake Bay, ride a horse, fly down the zipline, scale a 50‟ climbing tower. Family-owned, ACA-accredited, residential camp offering one- and two-week sessions. Coed, for ages 8-16. www.SandyHillCamp.com Science Camp Watonka P.O. Box 356, Paupack, PA 18451, 570-857-1401. Small camp of 130 boys, supervised by a staff of approximately 60. Hands-on experience in science and technology; well-equipped labs. Offers a wide-range of activities, including sports, trips, crafts, swimming, etc. Campers select their own programs in 2-, 4-, 6-, and 8-week sessions. Boys, 7-15. ACA-accredited. www.watonka.com SeaTrek BVI 549 Oakbrook Circle, Flushing, MI 48433, 877-467-2454. Offering middle, high school and college-age students a chance to learn sailing, diving and marine science aboard a 45‟ catamaran, incorporating high technology, customization and extensive training. Voyages are $4,999; limited scholarships are available. Offers NAUI/SDI certifications up through instructor. www.seatrekbvi.com **South Mountain YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser P.O. Box 147, Wernersville, PA 19565, 610-670-2267. Located atop 500 acres of mountain, Camp Weiser offers 7-16 year-olds, one- and two-week sessions. Campers chose from athletics, adventure, mountain biking, swimming, riding, creative arts, shooting sports, teen trips, kayaking, canoeing, sailing, etc. www.smymca.org **YMCA Camp Letts P.O. Box 208, 4003 Camp Letts Rd, Edgewater, MD 21037, 410-919-1410. Offering 10, one-week day camps for ages 6-13, and one and two-week overnight camps for ages 8-16 on our 219-acre peninsula. Traditional camp activities such as archery, tennis, canoeing, equestrian skill, etc. www.campletts.org YMCA Camp Tockwogh 24370 Still Pond Neck Rd., Worton, MD 21678, 410-348-6000. Summer get away for children in grades 2–9. Water-based residential camp offering a traditional camping experience on the Chesapeake Bay. Since 1930, Camp Tockwogh has offered a wide variety of activities: archery, sailing, horseback riding, drama, arts & crafts, etc. www.tockwogh.org.
**Indicates Summer Programs that Offer Both Day and Overnight Camps
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