Written By Linda Morton
Will you let the lazy days of summer turn your children into couch potatoes? Carroll County agencies, organizations, and child-care centers offer a smorgasbord of opportunities for sports, arts, crafts, and activities – all designed with fun in mind. The following list offers something for every interest, but sign-ups have already started. Call soon to enroll your children in the summer camp they won’t want to miss.
ABC Care Summer Camps
100 East Main St.
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3700
www.abccareinc.com
Offers camps in five Carroll County locations:
1) ABC Care Summer Camp
Worthington Valley Swim Club
2515 Baublitz Road,
Reisterstown, MD
7:15 a.m.-6 p.m., grades K-6, June 19-Aug. 25; weekly rates $195
2) ABC Care Summer
Fun Camp in Mt. Airy
Locations vary per session
St. James Episcopal Church and Parr’s Ridge Elementary
7 a.m.-6 p.m., grades K-5, June 19-Aug. 18; weekly rate/$165, 3 days/$125, 2 days/$105
3) ABC Care Eldersburg Adventure Camp
(includes two field trips each week)
St. Joseph’s Church915 Liberty Rd.
Eldersburg, MD
7 a.m.-6 p.m., grades 1-6, June 19-Aug. 18; weekly rate/$155, 3 days/$120, 2 days/$100
4) ABC Care Summer Fun
Camp at Calvary
Calvary United Methodist Church
3939 Gamber Road
Finksburg, MD
6:30 a.m.-6 p.m., ages 2-11, June 19-Aug. 25; weekly rate/$155, 3 days/$115, 2 days/$100
5) ABC Care Westminster Adventure Camp
Carroll County Agricultural Center
Smith Avenue, Westminster, MD
7 a.m.-6 p.m., grades 1-6, June 19-30 (two weeks only); weekly rate/$150
Bear Branch Nature Center
300 John Owings Rd.
Westminster, MD 21158
(410) 848-2517
Register in writing by mail only; get forms at www.ccgov.carr.org
Camp sessions:
Nature Detectives, ages 6-8, June 28-30, Wed.-Fri., 10 a.m.-2 p.m., $65 member/$75 non-member
Look to the Sky, ages 11-13, July 6-8, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Thurs;
9 a.m. (overnight)-10 a.m. Sat., $125 member/$145 non-member
Walk on the Wild Side, ages 7-10, July 25-28, Tues.-Fri., 9:30 a.m.-
3 p.m., $95 member/105 non-member
Water, Water Everywhere, ages 9-12, Aug. 1-4, Tues.-Fri., 9 a.m.-
3 p.m., $95 member/$105 non-member
Calvary United Methodist Church Summer Camps
403 S. Main St.
Mount Airy, MD 21771
(301) 829-0358 – Lucinda Nelson
Register via email to: lucinda@calvary-mtairy.org
Christian education with fitness instruction
June 26-30 – Soccer Camp
Watkins Park, Mount Airy
rain location – Calvary United Methodist Church
Grades K-3, (evening camp)
6-8 p.m., $20
July 10-12 – Women’s Fitness
Calvary United Methodist Church, Ages 14-90, 9:30-11 a.m. Childcare available /small fee, camp $15
July 17-20 – Boys
Basketball Camp
Calvary United Methodist Church
Grades 3-7, 9:30 a.m.-noon, $20
July 25-27 – Little Tike Camp
Calvary United Methodist Church
Grades 1-2, 9-11:00 a.m., $15
Carroll Community College Weekly Summer Camp Programs Summer Kids at Carroll
1601 Washington Rd.
Westminster, MD
(410) 386-8100
www.carrollcc.edu
June 19-Aug. 18; half-day and full-day programs; morning programs
9 a.m.-12p.m.; afternoons
1-4 p.m. Each camp is custom priced, starting at $85 per session (plus miscellaneous fees depending on the camp) and includes all supplies and a snack.
¥ Creative Programs: Artworks Creativity Camp; Cartooning & Comics; American Girl; Painting & Drawing; Scrapbooking
¥ Foreign Language Programs: Spanish
¥ Fitness Programs: Fun with Fitness; Dance & Movement; Yoga
¥ Musical Programs: Children’s Chorus of Carroll County; Choral Camp
¥ Reading & Writing Programs: Harry Potter
¥ Scientific Programs: CSI; Science Adventures
¥ Technology Know-How Programs: Computer Explorer – Technology Mania; Lego Robotics; Pro Desktop 3-D software; Web Site Design
¥ Theatrical Programs: Musical & Summer Theater; Creative Dramatics
Kids for Peace, Inc. partners with Carroll Community College to offer programs that help kids see the diversity and beauty of world cultures and develop an appreciation for the many people who share the planet through music, art, games, cooking, drama, folk tales, dance and more.
The Summer Kids at Carroll 2006 program schedule has a complete listing of programs and activities. Call Continuing Education & Training at (410) 386-8100, or go to www.carrollcc.edu for more information. For information about preschool programs, call (410) 386-8470.
Carroll County Arts Council Summer Arts Camps
91 West Main Street
Westminster, MD 21157-4800
(410) 848-7272
www.carr.org/arts
Reservations can be made by visiting the Arts Center during normal business hours or by phone with a major credit card. Registration forms are available on the website. All camps are held at the Carroll Arts Center. Contact: Sandy Oxx.
Arts & Crafts Camp
ages 8-12
Two sessions: July 10-14; July 17-21; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.;
$80 member /$90 non-member
Camp Director: Susan Williamson
Traditional arts and crafts from Africa, Japan, Indonesia, Argentina, Mexico, and of course Maryland. Campers will also listen to music and sample some foods from these countries, too. Tuition includes T-shirt, daily snacks and all supplies.
Creative Kids Camp
ages 5-7
Two sessions: July 24-28, July 31-Aug. 4; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; $80 member/$90 non-member. Camp Director: Sandy Oxx. Youngest campers will experience all aspects of the visual and performing arts. Sing-a-longs, drama games, crafts, dance & movement, movies and visits by local performers are part of this fun-filled week. Tuition includes T-shirt, daily snacks and all supplies.
Fun Company Theatre Camp ages 9-13
One session: July 10-21;
10 a.m.-3 p.m.;
$250 member
$260 non-member
Camp Director: Julie Herber
The first week of this in-depth theatre experience will focus on stage fundamentals such as developing characters, acting techniques, costumes, make-up, props, voice and movement. The second week will find campers preparing for the “final show.” Tuition includes T-shirt, daily snacks, most costumes, props and supplies. Campers should bring lunch.
Carroll County Indoor Sports
515 Old Westminster Pike
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 857-5098
www.carroll-indoor.com
All day summer sports camps, 7 a.m.-6 p.m., $140/week per child or $35/day, discounts for siblings, registration open now
Carroll County Recreation and Parks
To register, call Carroll County Recreation and Parks
(410) 386-2103 or see www.ccgov.carr.org/recreation. New programs will be added during the spring months in addition to those listed below. Dates, times, locations, rates vary. Evening programs are also available; call for details.
Multi-Sports Camp
Experience more than 15 different sports in one week.
Ages 5-7: July 24-28, 9 a.m.-
1 p.m., $135; July 31-Aug. 4,
9 a.m.-1 p.m., $135. Ages
7-14: July 24-28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $155; July 31-Aug. 4, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $155. Kate Wagner Field,Westminster
Summer Soccer Camp
For players of all skill levels, ages 5-12
July 10-14, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., $155, Kate Wagner Field, Westminster
Bowling Camp
Held in cooperation with Thunderhead Bowl, Taneytown MD. The fundamentals of bowling ages 6-9; ages 10-12
June 26-30, 9:30-11:30 a.m., $65; July 17-21, 9:30-11:30 a.m., $65
Cheerleading Camp
Held in cooperation with Spirit Unlimited. The fundamentals of cheerleading. Ages 5-7, July 11-13, 9 a.m.-noon, $70; ages 8-14, July 11-13, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $100
East Middle School, Westminster
Discovery Camp
Learn kitchen safety, make fun projects for your room
girls grades 2-5, July 31-Aug. 4, 9:00 a.m.-1 p.m., $110
Westminster High School, Westminster
Summer Theatre Camp
ages 6-10, July 31-Aug. 4, 9:30-11:30 a.m., $140. State of the Art Dance Center, Westminster
Dance and Drama Camps
ages 3-5 and 5-7, June 19-23, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $140
June 26-30, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $140. State of the Art Dance Center, Westminster
Storytelling Camp
grades K – 3, July 10-14,
1:00-3 p.m., $125. Cranberry Station Elementary School, Westminster
Puppeteering Camp
grades 2-5, July 17-21,
1-3 p.m., $125. Cranberry Station Elementary School, Westminster
Whodunit? Mystery Camp
grades 3-5, July 24-28,
1-3 p.m., $125. Cranberry Station Elementary School, Westminster
Spanish in Motion
Summer Camp
June 26-30, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $180. Mount Airy Middle School, Mt. Airy
American Sign
Language Camp
grades 1-5
Learn to say it in sign!
The basics of American Sign Language. June 19-23,
9-11:30 a.m., $135
Friendship Valley Elementary School
American Sign
Language Camp
grades 6-8
The basics of American Sign Language. June 19-23,
1-3:30 p.m., $135. Friendship Valley Elementary School
Carroll County Recreation and Parks (cont.)
Summer Writing Camp
grades 3-5
July 17-19, 9-11:30 a.m., $85
Oklahoma Road Middle School, Sykesville
In addition to the camps listed above, the Carroll County Recreation Department offers the following special programs:
In partnership with Westminster’s Island Green, ongoing three-day Youth Golf Camps throughout the summer and a high school team prep class. A series of six one-week camps for children with mild to moderate disabilities, ages 6-16.
Gymnastics Summer Programs for ages 18 mos.-3 years, ages 3-5 years, and ages 5-6 years, held in cooperation with Acro Gymnastics, Littlestown Pike, Westminster.
4-H Camp
Carroll County Cooperative Extension
700 Agriculture Center
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 386-2760
Day Camp, ages 5-7,
July 17-21, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., $75, extended care at additional cost. Two residential/overnight camps for older children also available June 19-22. Register at the Carroll County Cooperative Extension office
McDaniel College Music Camp 2006
2 College Hill
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 857-2550
Linda Kirkpatrick
www.mcdanielmusiccamp.com
Sun., June 25-Sat., July 1, 2006; grades 7-12
Tuition for commuting students – $300; with lunch and dinner $350
Family tuition discount of $35 for a second student/sibling
Tuition for camp residents – $525. Non-refundable deposit of $100 due by May 26, 2006;
balance due by June 10.
Scholarships available.
Piney Run Nature Camp
Piney Run Park
30 Martz Rd.
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 795-6043
Call for brochure and registration forms as soon as possible. Information also available at www.ccgov.carr.org
One-week day camp sessions July 10 – Aug. 4
(one week per child)
Session themes include: Diversity of Animals, The Earth, World of Plants, Forest Habitat, Watery World, Ecology & Conservation, Outdoor Training & Leadership
9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. (no before or after care)
One half-day session,
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for post-K campers available July 10-15 only. Grades K-8 (campers grouped according to grade just completed). Some evening and overnight activities for older campers. Cost: $120 for park members; $130 for non-members; half-day session $85/$95
Four Seasons Sport Specialty Camps
2710 Hampstead-Mexico Rd. (Rt. 482) Hampstead, MD 21074, (410) 239-3366
www.4seasonssportscomplex.com
Objectives: To encourage good sportsmanship as well as respect for self and others; provide opportunities for children to enjoy themselves while developing their individual skills; help develop a good self-image and sense of independence, and to have a fun filled summer. Swimming, sports, games, mini-golf, and theme activities.
Ages 5-12; teen camp for ages 13-16; weekly sessions June 13-Aug. 26, Mon.-Fri.,
9 a.m.-4 p.m.; extended care available at additional cost.
Campers bring lunches and snack. Drinks provided at lunch. Cost for members of Four Seasons Fitness Center: $124/week (for two or more children $114/week/child)
Cost for non-members: $134/week (for two or more children $124/week/child). Extended care – additional $12 per week for morning or afternoon care; $24 for both AM and PM extended care
The Sunshine Kids’ Club
175 Klee Mill Road
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 549-0844
www.sunshinekidsclubcamp.com
Provides an informal, physically challenging and active outdoor environment for children 5-15.
Camps run 9a.m.-4 p.m. Before and after camp care available from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at no additional charge.
Weekly: June 19-August 25
Open house Saturdays, April-May, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Horseback Riding Camp
Located at Morgan Run Equestrian Camp
801 Bloom Road
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 876- 6732
See website for registration forms. Non-refundable registration fee – $40 per child;
two week minimum on each child, full or part-time enrollment. Full Time – 5 days, $155.00 per week, per child
Part Time Rates – 3 days, $135 per week, per child; 2 days, $110 per week, per child
Daily Drop In Rate – $75.00 per day, per child
Westminster Parks & Recreation Department
P. O. Box 710
Westminster, MD 21158
(410) 848-9000
Register for all campus at
11 Longwell Ave., Westminster; $20 registration deposit
Tot Camp – ages 3-5, July 17-21 & July 24-28; Aug. 7-11 & Aug. 24-28, Mon.-Fri.,
9 a.m.-11:30 a.m., $50/week per child, location. Community Building on the Greens, 325 Royer Rd., Westminster
Westminster Parks & Recreation Department (cont.)
Day Camp – ages 6-12, June 19-Aug. 25, Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $105/week per child
Extended care from 7 a.m.-
9 a.m. and 4 p.m.-6 p.m.
available for additional cost, location – 11 Longwell Ave. 21157
YMCA
1719 Sykesville Rd.
Westminster, MD 21157
ACA (American Camp Association) Accredited Traditional Day Camp with Specialty and/or Sports Camps.
See website for registration forms: www.ymcamd.org
Contact: Mike Walters – (410) 848-3660, (410) 876-1194
Camps run June 19-Aug. 25, Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m., unless noted otherwise. YMCA open 7 a.m.-6 p.m.; no cost for extended day care. All camps are at the YMCA unless otherwise noted.
Hip – hop Dance Camp
Grades 4-7; July 17-21; member $155, non-member $175
Creative Writing Camp
Grades 4-8; July 10-14; member $155, non-member $175
Drama Camp
Grades 4-8; July 24-28; member $155, non-member $175
Art/Pottery Camp
Grades 4-8; July 17-21; member $155, non-member $175
Zoo Camp
Grades 4-7; July 10-14; member $165, non-member $185
Nature Camp
Grades 3-6; July 31-Aug. 4; member $155, non-member $175
Flag Football Camp
Grades 3-7; July 10-14; member $155, non-member $175
Elmer Wolfe Summer
Fun Club
Grades 1-6; June 19-28; member $140, non-member $160
Cheerleading Camp
Grades 1-4; July 10-14; member $155, non-member $175
Sports Conditioning Camp
Grades 4 – 7; July 17-21; member $155, non-member $175
Kiddie Kollege
Ages 3-5; half-day 9 a.m.-noon, June 19-Aug. 11; member $75, non-member $90
Girls Softball Camp
Grades 3-6; July 10-14, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; member $75, non-member $95
Baltimore Blast Soccer Camp
Ages 6-15; June 26-30, 9 a.m.-noon; member $150, non-member $165
Location:YMCA Sports Fields
Golf Camp at McDaniel College
Ages 8-16; June 26-28, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; member $230, non-member $250
Location: McDaniel College Golf Course
