list compiled by Kym Byrnes
The opportunities for children to be artistic, athletic, dramatic and inspired – and to make new friends – abound at summer camps. Let the list below spark family discussion so you can save the dates and register your children for summer fun.
ABC CARE INC. June 15-Aug. 28. Ages 5-14. Full-day and extended-day camps at locations in Hampstead, Mt. Airy, Sykesville and Westminster. Information: 410-751-3700 or www.abccareinc.com.
Hampstead Location
ABC Care Cascade Water Camp. Ages: Entering kindergarten to eighth grade. Swimming lessons up to three times a week. Field trips on Mondays for sports-themed activities. Daily swimming in spring-fed lake or pool Tuesday-Friday, as well as Splash ’N’ Play Zone. Hiking, nature activities, sign language, arts and crafts, and stream exploration. Lunch available for purchase Wednesday-Friday. Cascade Lake, 3000 Snydersburg Road, Hampstead. Transportation available from the Glyndon area.
North Westminster Location
ABC Care Northern Carroll Sports & Water Camp. Ages: Entering kindergarten through eighth grade. Swim lessons once a week. Swimming in spring fed-lake or pool Tuesday-Friday, as well as Splash ’N’ Play Zone. Field trips on Mondays for sports-themed activities. Hiking, nature activities, sign language, arts and crafts, stream exploration and clubs. Lunch available for purchase Wednesday-Friday. Transportation from St. John School. Camp is located at Cascade Lake.
South Westminster Location
ABC Care Deer Park Swim Camp. Ages: Entering kindergarten to eighth grade. Swimming lessons twice a week. Mondays are sports-themed activity days. Swimming in spring fed lake or pool Tuesday-Thursday, as well as Splash ’N’ Play Zone. Hiking, nature activities, sign language, arts and crafts, and stream exploration. Lunch available for purchase Wednesday-Friday. Deer Park United Methodist Church, 2205 Sykesville Road.
ABC Care Amazing Race Camp. One week, limited enrollment. Ages 11-13 (grades six-eight). Daily field trips to locations centered around a theme with activities geared towards older children.
ABC Care Marvelous Monday Field Trips. Grades 4-8, with limited enrollment. Selected sites on Mondays with specific field trip locations to be announced. Fun day of field trips, team building activities and adventure.
Mt. Airy Location
ABC Care Southern Carroll Adventure Camp. Ages: Entering kindergarten through eighth grade. Swim lessons once a week. Swim/field trips twice a week, including at least one swim trip a week to Cascade Lake. Arts and crafts, sign language and clubs.
Eldersburg Location
ABC Care Eldersburg Adventure Camp. Ages: Entering kindergarten through eighth grade. Swim lessons once a week. Swim/field trips twice a week, including at least one swim trip a week to Cascade Lake. Arts and crafts, sign language and clubs.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF WESTMINSTER June 15-Aug. 17. Ages 6-12. Different camp theme each week; full day of programs. 25 Union St., Westminster. Contact Jordana Hudson at 410-386-0135 or email Erin Bishop at ebishop@bgcwestminster.org.
SUMMER KIDS@CARROLL & TEEN COLLEGE June 22-Aug. 7. Ages 3-15. Carroll Community College has nearly 200 half- and full-day enrichment programs in a camp-like environment includes arts and creativity, cooking, digital technology, STEM, American Girl, Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, performance including Shakespeare, science, career exploration and more. Carroll Community College, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster. Information/schedule/register: 410-386-8100 or carrollcc.edu/summerkids.
CARROLL COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL SUMMER ARTS CAMP All camps are held at the Carroll Arts Center in downtown Westminster. Explore all aspects of the arts, from theater to arts and crafts projects. Registration forms available at the Arts Council or on the website after March 1 or by phone, with credit card. Tuition assistance available through the Tom Holder Memorial Arts Scholarship Fund. Carroll County Arts Council, 91 W. Main Street, Westminster. 410-848-7272 or www.carrollcountyartscouncil.org.
Arts.Adventures. Ages 8-12, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. daily. Camp director: Susan Williamson. Full day of arts, crafts and cultural activities. Campers will spend the week drawing, painting and crafting; visiting local art galleries, and working with guest artists and artisans. A bus trip to a museum will finish out the week.
Theatre Camp. Ages 8-12. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. daily. Activities pertain to all aspects of the theatre, from making props and designing costumes to learning to use technical equipment with lighting and microphones. Improv games and drama exercises will help prepare actors for the “big show” – a play that campers will perform on the last day of camp on the Carroll Art Center’s stage.
Creative Kids Camp. Ages 5-8, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Camp director: Sandy Oxx. Campers enjoy sing-alongs, arts and crafts, drama games, special guests, movies and gallery activities. Popsicles, face painting and walks to the park round out a week of fun, culminating in a performance for parents, as well as the “premiere” of the camp movie. A DVD is sent home with each camper.
CARROLL COUNTY DANCE CENTER June 29-Aug. 1. Ages 6 and up. Students will study a variety of dance forms, including ballet, can-can, tap, jazz and modern. Will learn to design costumes and scenery for an end-of-season performance. 6933 Warfield Ave., Sykesville. Contact: Becky Eckrote, 410-795-3255 or info@carrollcountydancecenter.com.
CARROLL COUNTY 4-H CAMPS Clover Day Camp: July 20-23. Ages 5-7 as of Jan. 1. Younger Residential Camp: June 22-25. Ages 8-11 as of Jan. 1. Older Residential Camp: July 13-17. Ages 10-14 as of Jan. 1. Campers will join the youth-focused 4-H camp family at Hashawha Environmental Center, which features canoeing, archery, outdoor games, crafts, youth-led educational lessons, songs, campfires and other events and activities. Scholarship assistance available. Information: Extension Office, 410-386-2760 or 888-326-9645. Applications: http://extension.umd.edu/carroll-county/4-h-youth/4-h-camps. University of Maryland Carroll County Extension Office, 700 Agricultural Center Drive, Westminster.
CARROLL COUNTY FARM MUSEUM LIVING HISTORY CAMP Grades 3-5. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Children will experience some of the skills that were necessary for farm life 150 years ago. Campers may do chores and work with a blacksmith, dip candles, learn the art of tinsmithing and make hand-crafted projects. Farm Museum, 500 S. Center St., Westminster. Registration/information: 410-386-3880.
CARROLL HOSPICE CAMP Camp T.R. Weekend Overnight Experience. Ages 7-15. Free. Provided by Carroll Hospice, Camp T.R. offers a safe place for children and adolescents to share feelings, ask questions and learn positive coping and grieving skills after the death of a loved one. Work with grief through art, music and crafts; also enjoy hiking, swimming, and naturalistic programs. Based at Hashawha Environmental Center, 300 John Owings Road, Westminster. Contact: Jessica Roschen, Carroll Hospice, 292 Stoner Ave., Westminster. 410-871-7656. Preference given to Carroll County residents.
CARROLL INDOOR SPORTS CENTER Opportunity to participate in small group, age-specific activities, as well as team games, in a variety of sports including soccer, softball, kickball, dodge ball, aerobics, lacrosse, running, track and field, basketball, volleyball and field hockey. Daily and weekly rates available. 515 Old Westminster Pike, Westminster.
410-857-5098 or www.carroll-indoor.com.
FOUR SEASONS SPORTS COMPLEX June 15-Aug. 28. 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Week-long sessions with themes including Protect and Serve, Underwater Adventure and Amazing Race. Camp before-care and after-care available. 2710 Hampstead-Mexico Road, Hampstead. 410-239-3366. www.4seasonssportscomplex.com.
FULL MOON FARM SUMMER CAMP One week in June, July and August. For the beginner through intermediate horseback rider, ages 7-14. Riding every day with an instructor, games on and off horseback, horse-related arts and crafts, and educational horse-related activities. 4327 Louisville Road, Finksburg 21048. 410-795-8371 or www.fullmoonfarm.com.
MCDANIEL COLLEGE
McDaniel Music Camp. July 19-24. Entering grades 7-12. Either commute or reside on campus. Campers are split into two bands, a medium-level group and an advanced ensemble. Tuition: Commuting students with a meal plan, $600. Camp residents, $750. A nonrefundable deposit of $100 is due by June 30 to hold a place. Information: Linda Kirkpatrick, 410- 857–2550 or lkirkpat@mcdaniel.edu. Additional information: www.mcdanielmusiccamp.com.
McDaniel Music Institute. Orchestra Academy from July 12-18. Piano and Chamber Academy July 26-Aug. 1. Ages 12-20. An intensive orchestra, piano, and chamber music experience under the direction of Maestro Julien Benichou and Dr. David Kreider. Offers serious music students exemplary, hands-on training with experienced performers and teachers in a fun and nurturing summertime environment. Additional information/application: www.McDanielMusicInstitute.org.
Green Terror Swim Camp. Ages 9-18. Residential camp: June 14-18; Day camp from June 22-26. Campers will learn about technique, nutrition, goal setting, how to train effectively, and much more. Information: Jeff Hiestand, 410-386-4616 or jhiestand@mcdaniel.edu.
Green Terror Basketball Boys Day Camp. June 22-26 and Aug. 3-7. Ages 7-17. Camps meet from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to noon Friday. Gym opens 8 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m. Lunch provided. Fee-based. Information: Kevin Curley, 410-857-2573 or kcurley@mcdaniel.edu.
Green Terror Basketball High School Elite Camp. June 27-29. Boys entering grades 9-12. Overnight camp. Fee-based. Contact Kevin Curley, 410-857-2573 or kcurley@mcdaniel.edu.
Green Terror Girls Basketball Day Camp. June 17-19, ages 8-16. McDaniel College head coach Becky Martin will hold this annual basketball camp on campus. Camp fee, including lunch: $160 for early registration discount. A nonrefundable $50 deposit must be paid by June 10 to lock in early registration. Walk-up registration: $175. Information: Becky Martin, 410-857-2577 or rmartin@mcdaniel.edu or go to the McDaniel College website under Women’s Basketball Section to download camp brochure.
Sports International Kicking, Punting, and Long Snapping Camp. July 8-9, ages 8-18. Receive technical instruction from an elite coaching staff made up of elite college coaches and former or current college players. McDaniel College. Information: 301-575-9400 or www.footballcamps.com.
Summer Science Academy. Sessions 1: June 21-26; Session 2: June 28-July 3; Session 3: July 12-17; Session 4: July 19-24. Courses offered: “Forensic Science,” “The Science of Water, with an Introduction to SCUBA,” “Space & Rocketry,” “Robotics,” “Real-World Physical Science Lab,” and “Engineering Lab: The Science of Building Things,” Students in 9th-12th grades are eligible, overnight or commuter. Students who complete one course are eligible for a $40,000 scholarship to McDaniel College. Information: www.mcdaniel.edu/ssa email: ssa@mcdaniel.edu.
National Kicking Service Summer Camp. July 17-19. All ages. Intense, comprehensive instruction in kicking, punting and long snapping. Information: Coach Gene Muriaty, 781-837-4963 or kickpunt.com.
Nike Field Hockey All Girls Camp. Ages: 11-18. Campers are trained individually in all of the major fundamental areas of the game: hitting, 1v1 elimination skills, passing, scoring and defensive skills. Camp is open to individuals and teams. Players are grouped by age and ability. Information: 800-645-3226 or http://www.ussportscamps.com/fieldhockey/nike/mcdaniel-college-nike-field-hockey-camp.
MERRITT ATHLETIC CLUB ELDERSBURG All camps are located at 1388 Progress Way, Eldersburg. For more information, please contact Sherri Lively, Camp director, at 410-549-8855. Call for dates.
PINEY RUN NATURE CAMP July 6-10, 13-17, 20-24, 27-31, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Completed kindergarten through sixth grade. Nature-themed day camps. Additional fee for early drop-off and late pickup. Piney Run Park and Nature Center, 30 Martz Road, Sykesville. Information: 410-795-6043 or email Pineyrunpark@ccg.carr.org.
RIVER VALLEY RANCH Ages: 4-17. Day and overnight camps with activity options including horseback riding, skateboarding, adventure camps, paintball, drama camp and more. A nondenominational Christian summer youth camp that a recreational camp experience while also addressing the spiritual needs of today’s youth. Visit website for details. 4443 Grave Run Road, Manchester. Information: 443-712-1010 or www.rivervalleyranch.com.
SUNSHINE KIDS CAMP Call for dates. Camp starts formally at 9 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m. Before- and after-care provided. School-age children through seventh grade. Children play an active part in deciding which clubs, sports and activities will be offered. 175 Klee Mill Road, Sykesville. Information: 410-549-0844 or www.sunshinekidsclubcamp.com.
TACTICC’S IMPACT EDUCATIONAL THEATRE CAMPS 1129 Liberty Road, Sykesville. Information: 443-920-3203. Camps will be held in Eldersburg. Email: tacticc@tacticc.org; website: www.tacticc.org.
Youth Two-Week Camp: Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Kids. June 15-19 and June 22-26, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Pre-K through sixth grade. Tuition: $375. Performances on June 27 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Parent meeting and auditions May 18, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. All registered students will be cast, with auditions determining roles.
Broadway Bound Youth Intensive Two-Week Camp: Shrek The Musical Jr. July 13-17 and July 20-24, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Grades 2-7. Tuition: $500, $450 if paid in full by May 1. Students will perform three full-length performances on July 24 at 7 p.m., July 25 at 7 p.m. and July 26 at 2 p.m. Parent meeting and auditions May 18, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. All registered students will be cast, with auditions determining roles.
Broadway Bound Teen Intensive Two Week Camp: TBA April 20. In accordance with licensing agreements, this production will be announced on April 20. July 20-24 and July 27-31, 9 p.m.-5 p.m. Grades 7 through recent high school graduates. Tuition: $500, $450 if paid in full by May 1. Students will be cast, rehearse and put up a full-length musical. Classes in acting, auditioning skills, dance, musical theatre and technical theatre. Performances Aug. 1 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Aug. 2 at 2 p.m. Parent meeting and auditions May 18, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. All registered students will be cast, with auditions determining roles.
TAMI GEE’S STUDIO OF DANCE Summer dance classes and workshops. Mid-July to Mid-August. Ages 3 and up. 3000 Gamber Road, Suite 7, Finksburg. Classes and workshops include ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, lyrical, modern, hip-hop, musical theatre. Half- and full-day workshops available. Contact Tami Moore, 410-861-8385 or terigeppi610@comcast.net.
WESTMINSTER ISLAND GREEN JUNIOR SUMMER GOLF CLINICS Three-day sessions. Ages 15 and under. 1199 S. Pleasant Valley Road, Westminster. Children learn the aspects and fundamentals of the game. Lunch provided. Low instructor/student ratio. Contact: Tim Rahnis, 410-876-1520 or timrahnis@westminsterislandgreen.net.
WESTMINSTER PARKS & RECREATION Children participate in a variety of activities, games, sports, crafts and trips. Westminster City Park, 11 Longwell Ave., Westminster. Information/registration: Family and Early Bird discounts available. www.westgov.com/recreation/rec_camps.html.
Tot Camp Eight weeks. Ages 3-5 years (must be potty-trained). Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Day Camp Ages 6-12 years (must have completed kindergarten) Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $115 weekly. Wrap-around care available 7 a.m.-9 a.m. and 4 p.m.-6 p.m. for additional charge; $15 for before-care and $15 for after-care per child. Weekly field trips, and pool visits on Wednesdays. For more information 410-751-5501.
Y OF CENTRAL MARYLAND, SUMMER AT THE Y June 15-Aug. 21, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with free before- and after-care (7 a.m.-9 a.m. and 4 p.m.-6 p.m.) Y Camps in Maryland. K-6, fee-based. Located at Camp Hashawha Overnight Camp, Hill Family Center Y (camps also in Harford, Howard, Anne Arundel, Baltimore County and Baltimore City). Information/register: Family Center, 1719 Sykesville Road, Westminster or call 410-848-3660 or ymaryland.org.
Explorers Ages 9-11. Participate in traditional camp activities, and go off-site at least two days per week to fun and exciting destinations.
Adventures Ages 12-15. Participate in team-building challenges, leadership skill development, and service projects. Campers also travel three days a week. Fee-based.
Navigators Ages 14-17. Work shadowing on job skills. Able to earn up to 15 service hours a week. Fee-based.
Sports & Swim Camps Ages 6-12. Full- or half-day camps. Basketball, soccer, lacrosse and much more. From basic swim instruction to a competitive swim camp. Fee-based.
Creative Expression Camps Ages 6-12. Full- or half-day camps. Campers express their inner artist through many different mediums, drawing, painting, poetry, dancing and much more.
Science Camps Ages 6-12. Full- or half-day camps. Campers will experience ultimate in educational fun through environmental discoveries, engineering fun and much more.
