Academy Art Museum Summer Camps
Location: 106 South Street, Easton; Contact: 410-822-2787; academyartmuseum.org. Constance Del Nero, Director of Children’s Education & Community Programs, cdelnero@academyartmuseum.org; Dates/Times: Weekly from last week of June through third week of August. Most camps run 2–3 hours; Ages: PreK–grade 12; some are intergenerational (open to adults); Cost: Varies by program; most camps are $100–150; The Academy Art Museum offers interesting and creative camps for every age range. From preschool summer-themed offerings to tween and teen intermediate drawing, 3D projects and digital media, there is something for everyone. The Museum’s signature Kaleidoscope Camp—a perennial favorite—consists of multi-media projects, while other camps focus on building basic art skills or working with specific materials. Several new camps are planned for 2021. Many camps welcome adult participants.
Annapolis Area Christian School Summer Programs
Location: 109 Burns Crossing Road, Severn; Contact: 410-519-5300, x3150; aacsonline.org/summerprograms. Cedrick Dickens, Summer Programs Director, summer@aacsonline.org; Ages: 3 1/2–18 years; Cost: $195–355/week; With 40+ programs to choose from, Annapolis Area Christian School Summer Programs encourage you to find out more and see how they can meet your family’s needs. Traditional day camp programs, academic camps, creative arts, and athletic camps are offered, including dance, culinary, basketball, soccer, volleyball, field hockey, football, tennis, dance cheer, sports training, teen leadership development, science, coding, drones, and STEM. Tours are available by appointment.
Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park Summer Camp
Location: Back Creek Nature Park Campus, 7300 Edgewood Road, Annapolis; Contact: 410-295-0104; amaritime.org/education/camps; Dates/Times: Weekly sessions June 21–September 3, 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Care options available; Ages: PreK–grade 10; volunteer and internship opportunities for older students; Cost: Museum members, $275; non-members, $315. Prices varies for specialty sessions, including half-day camp for our youngest explorers and Teen Travel Camp; Campers will get wet and muddy while exploring our Park campus with wooded trails, secluded coves, and marsh habitats along Back Creek. Come play in the woods and water, discover our maritime heritage, and become environmental stewards! Activities are designed specifically for each age group. Our youngest campers will enjoy animal investigations, water play, crafts, and stories, while older campers are challenged with additional adventures including kayaking and boating excursions, standup paddle boarding, and fishing.
Archbishop Spalding Summer Camps
Location: 8080 New Cut Road, Severn; Contact: 410-969-9105; archbishopspalding.org/camps; Spalding offers a wide variety of summer programs, including academic and athletic camps. For more information, including dates, times, ages, and pricing for each camp, please visit the website or call the number above.
Capital SUP
Contact: 410-919-9402 Dates/Times: Dates TBD, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (half session) or 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Full Day) Ages: 7-14 Cost: $300/$550 In a new partnership with the Annapolis Maritime Museum, our four-day kids “Grom Camp” will be filled with learning sessions, water safety, how to SUP from the most knowledgeable instructors in Maryland, SUP yoga, SUP fitness, SUP Games, Beach Clean ups, Oyster Education, and most importantly learning to appreciate and love the outdoors! Register at CapitalSUP.com
Camp Stellina at St. Anne’s School of Annapolis
Location: St. Anne’s School of Annapolis (3112 Arundel on the Bay Road, Annapolis); Contact: 410-263-8650; stannesschool.org/CampStellina; Dates/Times: June 14-25, July 5-17, and August 2-6 –August; Ages: 2–3 years; Cost: $60-$250; Camp Stellina, our summer program for children ages two and three, is designed to provoke discovery, socialization, fun, and deep thinking in a safe and engaging environment. Students will enjoy an array of activities and adventures in a hands-on experiential, Reggio Emilia-inspired program. Space is limited! Register at stannesschool.org/CampStellina.
City of Annapolis Recreation and Parks Summer Camps
Location: Varies by camp; Contact: 410-263-7958; annapolis.gov/recreation. Katy Owings, Recreation Division Chief, KAOwings@annapolis.gov; Dates/Times: TBA; Ages: 4–15; Cost: Varies by camp; Annapolis Recreation and Parks offers a variety of day camps from traditional ones that include field trips to special interest camps that include sports, STEAM, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) and more. Last year we introduced virtual camps! Please visit www.annapolis.gov/354/Camp-Information. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to stay up to date on camp announcements!
Huntington Learning Center—Crofton
Location: 1403 S. Main Chapel Way, Suite 107, Gambrills; Contact: 410-451-0049; huntingtonhelps.com/center/gambrills. Anand Patel, Executive Director; Ages: PreK–grade 12; Cost: Varies; Summer is the perfect time to help get your child ready for the upcoming school year. Catch up or get ahead. Prepare for the best school year ever! We’ll build—or reinforce—the skills needed to succeed in school: reading, writing, phonics, math, and study skills. We help students acclimatize to greater teacher demands, increased classroom difficulty, and expanded homework.
2021 Navy Athletic Summer Camps
Location: U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis; Contact: 410-293-5845; Navysports.com. (click on “Camps” tab); Dates/Times: June—August; Ages: Varies by camp and program; Cost: Varies by camp and program; Please visit website for information.
Pongos Learning Lab
Location: 2141 Priest Bridge Drive, Suite 8, Crofton; Contact: 301-789-1815 ext. 4; pongoslearninglab.com. Chrissy Rey, President and Founder; Dates/Times: June–August; Ages: Kindergarten–grade 8; some camps are open to students up to grade 12; Cost: $339, plus lab fees; We will cover a wide range of STEAM topics this summer, including video production, animation, game design, robotics, and coding. The first and last week of camp is Gamer Club, which gives kids a chance to have some fun while working on their teamwork and sportsmanship skills. For the rest of the summer, kids will spend most of their days at camp learning the subject for the week or working on related projects or challenges.
Severn School Summer Programs
Location: Varies by camp; Contact: 410-647-7701 x2999; severnschool.com/summerprograms. Jennifer Hayman, Summer Program Director, summerprograms@severnschool.com; Dates/Times: June 21–July 30; Extended Care Program is available; Ages: 3 1/2 years–grade 5 (Chesapeake Campus); grades 5–11 (Teel Campus); Cost: $300/week; Chesapeake Campus offerings: Traditional day camp is available for children 3 1/2 years to grade 5; Specialty camps are available for campers entering grades 1–5; and new this year, academic camps for campers entering kindergarten–grade 5. Teel Campus offerings: Specialty camps; Community Enrichment Program; and new this year, academic camps. Various sports camps are also available. Please visit website for details. Registration will begin this month (February).
St. Margaret’s Day School Camp
Location: 1605 Pleasant Plains Road, Annapolis; Contact: 410-757-2333; stmargaretsdayschool.org. Tricia Hallberg McVeigh, St. Margaret’s Day School Director; Dates/Times: June 14–25; July 5–17; July 19–30; August 2-7; Ages: 2–10 years; Cost: $60–250/week; Join us from June to August at our fun-filled day camp! Every two weeks we will have a new, exciting camp theme with crafts, projects, games, science explorations, and more. Culminating activities and field trips for ages four and up at the end of each theme. Summer 2020 themes: Under the Sea; Unmask the Hero in You; Build It, Design It, LEGO; Ahoy, St. Margaret’s Pirates.
Summer at Saint Andrew’s
Location: 4B Wallace Manor Road, Edgewater; Contact: 410-216-2660; summer.standrewsum.org. summer@standrewsum.org; Dates/Times: June 21–August 13, 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Half-day options available for younger campers. Morning and afternoon extended care options available; Ages: 3–14 years; Cost: Varies by program; Summer at Saint Andrew’s offers an unforgettable summer of fun. Get ready to discover, create, and play as we travel through time, build exciting worlds, become pirates, train to be superheroes, and more!
Summer at KEY
Location: 534 Hillsmere Drive, Annapolis; Contact: 443-321-2575; Keyschool.org/summer. Jane Flanagan, Director of Summer Programs, jflanagan@keyschool.org; Dates/Times: June 21–August 13, 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; Ages: 3 1/2 years–grade 12; Cost: Varies by program; Make memories with Summer at Key this year with the many fun-filled, action-packed day camp programs offered. From traditional camps and athletics to creative arts and academics, there really is something for everyone.
SunriseSUP
Location: Pier 7 Marina, 48 South River Road South, Edgewater; Contact: 434-234-4443; sunrisesup.com. Kate Grove, Owner; Dates/Times: June 21–August 27, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Ages: SUP Pups 5–10 years; Tween Empowerment 10–14 years; Cost: $375 (full day); Our paddleboarding camps cater to children within the ages of 5 to 14. The SUP experience starts with the fundamentals and instruction progresses over the week from beginner strokes and maneuvers to advanced paddling skills. During this fun-filled week, paddlers will develop a solid foundation for stand-up paddling, participate in individual and group skills sessions, and enjoy challenges and competition on and off the water. All equipment is included.
The Country School
Location: 716 Goldsborough Street, Easton; Contact: 410-822-1935 ext. 130; countryschool.org. Annie Hasselgren, Director of Admissions; Dates/Times: June—August; Ages: grades 1–8; Cost: $125–350; The Country School offers camps related to sports, music, science, mystery, art, games, and more. Our newly renovated campus is the perfect backdrop for fun and learning with our camp teachers, both indoors and out.
Camp Summit
Location: 664 East Central Avenue, Edgewater; Contact: 410-798-0005; thesummitschool.org; Dates/Times: July 2021, 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; Ages: Students entering grades 1–8; Camp Summit offers a nurturing environment where students build self-confidence and get the academic boost they need for back-to-school success. Campers avoid summer learning loss while having fun and making new friends. Morning academics followed by afternoon fun! Details and applications available online.
The Summit School Specialty Camps
Location: 664 East Central Avenue, Edgewater; Contact: 410-798-0005; thesummitschool.org; Dates/Times: Camp dates to be determined; Ages: Students entering grades 5–10; Make sure your child is ready for back-to-school success! Executive Function tackles organization, time management, and study skills. Take home resources that can be used in every class. Benefit from follow-up sessions to check in on progress and help set up a successful school year. EmPOWER™ helps students learn strategies to meet academic writing demands. Develop the skills necessary for effective writing from strong essays to research reports. Details and applications available online.
Weber’s Bulldog Basketball Camp
Location: 716 Bestgate Road, Annapolis; Contact: 410-519-5300 ext. 3150; webersbulldogbasketball.com. William Weber, Coach@webersbulldogbasketball.com; Dates/Times: July 12–16; July 19–23; July 26–30; Ages: 6–15 years; Cost: $300/child; $20 early bird discount available before March 31, 2020; Weber’s Bulldog Basketball Camp is proudly owned and operated by experienced coaches and former athletes. Program open to boys and girls ages 6–15 years old with players’ skill levels ranging from beginners to avid players. Campers are taught basic fundamentals during structured, competitive settings in weeklong sessions and focus is on enjoying the game. This award-winning camp has been a trusted favorite for Annapolis parents for over two decades. This is a peanut-free program. Limited space for 2021. Registration opens 2/1/2021
West River Sailing Club
Location: 400 Riverside Drive, Galesville; Contact: Heidi Bay, education@westriversc.com Dates/Times: June through August; Ages: 4.5-18 years old; Cost: Prices vary; Registration opens to the general public January 15th; Our students will not only learn through repetitive drills but also through creative ways such as an Adventure Sail, an inquisitive Treasure Hunt, a game of Jeopardy on a stormy day, and through so many other creative ways. Each session culminates with a special activity that will use all the skills that they have learned whether it be it a sail to High Island in the Rhode River for lunch or a quiet picnic to Round Bay to observe the horseshoe crabs hatching their young. Visit westriversc.com/summerprogram to register
