2020 Summer Camp Guide

Registration

opens

March 1st

Week 1 June 22-26

Week 2 June 29-July 2

Week 3 July 6-10

Week 4 July 13-17

Week 5 July 20-24

Week 6 July 27-31

Week 7 August 3-7

Week 8 August 10-14

Registration requires a one-time, per child

registration fee of $20. Then for each week

registered, a $25 deposit is due. Remaining

balances will be due no later than 2 weeks prior to

the start of the week registered.

Easy as 1-2-3…

1. Pick your Location

2. Choose the Week

3. Pay $25 Deposit

Kiss & Ride

Margaret Brent Recreation Center

Chancellor’s Run Park

Hollywood Recreation Center

Carver Recreation Center

Chancellor’s Run Regional Park

Your convenience, our pleasure!

Parents, never leave the comfort of your air

conditioned car! A staff member will be available

to meet you at your car and help your child into

and out of our facilities each day. We require

identification, so please have it ready during drop

off and pick up for signing your child in and out of

camp. If your child is uneasy or you would like to

see our facility and speak with staff, please park in

our designated areas and take a peek for

yourselves.

Kiss n’ Ride is available at Summer Fun Day

Camp Locations only: Hollywood & Carver

Recreation Centers.

Camp Keepers

AM: 6:30-8:30am

PM: 4:00-6:00pm

Extended care is available for both AM and

PM directly before, and after, Summer Fun

Camps at each location.

Registration is $20 per child, per week,

per session.

www.stmarysmd.com/recreate/camps

Margaret Brent Recreation Center Located next to Margaret Brent Middle School 29679 Point Lookout Road Mechanicsville, MD 20659

Lab Scientist June 22-26 Grades: 1-9 Field Trip: Science Tellers @ campsite

Creature Mania June 29-July 2 Grades: 1-9 Field Trip: Cypress Swamp & Noah’s Ark Craft

Crazy Concoctions July 6-10 Grades: 1-9 Field Trip: Mad Science @ campsite

Deep Blue Sea July 13-17 Grades: 1-9 Field Trip: Calvert Marine Museum

Winter in July July 20-24 Grades: 1-9 Field Trip: Ice Skating at Capital Clubhouse

Inventors’ Workshop July 27-31 Grades: 1-9

Color Me Crazy August 3-7 Grades: 1-9

Olympics August 10-14 Grades: 1-9 Field Trip: Kangaroo Kids @ Carver

Chancellor’s Run Regional Park 21905 Chancellor’s Run Rd. Great Mills, MD 20634

Camp Throw Down June 22-26 Grades: 1-9 Field Trip: Swimming Pool (2 days)

All Ball July 6-10 Grades: 1-9 Field Trip: Washington Mystics Game

Camp Warriors July 13-17 Grades: 1-9 Field Trip: Bowling & Pool

Extreme Sports July 27-31 Grades: 1-9 Field Trip: Scary Strokes & Pool

Super Sports Week August 3-7 Grades: 1-9 Field Trip: Blue Crabs Game & Pool

Chancellors

Run Regional

Park

www.stmarysmd.com/recreate/camps

$80 per session

Field Trip: Pirate Adventures Medieval Times

Anchors Aweigh Knights & Princesses

Onsite Mission BBQ Mission BBQ Mission BBQ & Golf

Red, White & Blue Red, White & Blue Explore SOMD

Field Trip: RC Theater St. Clement’s Island Mystics Game

Fairy Tales MD Adventures Sports

Field Trip: National Zoo National Zoo Spy Museum

It’s a Jungle It’s a Jungle Mysteries

Field Trip: Chesapeake Beach Water Park

It’s a Flip Flop It’s a Flip Flop Water Sports

Field Trip: National Air & Space Pottery Patch

Space Craft & Create High Adventure

Field Trip: Scary Strokes & Blue Crabs Baseball Game

Games Begin Games Begin Explore MD

Campers will develop their motor and social skills through activities

including arts and crafts, story time, music, drama, group games, and free

play. Children must be potty trained.

Grades 3-9

Field Trip: Dance Instructor & Kangaroo Kids @ Carver Rec Center

Dance Discovery (Grades 1-2 & 3-9)

Ages: 3.5-K AM Session PM Session

Family & Friends 8:30-11:30am 1:00-4:00pm June 22-26

Music Matters 8:30-11:30am 1:00-4:00pm June 29-July 2

Plants 8:30-11:30am 1:00-4:00pm July 6-10

Animals, Insects & Fish 8:30-11:30am 1:00-4:00pm July 13-17

Water, Water Everywhere 8:30-11:30am 1:00-4:00pm July 20-24

Seasons 8:30-11:30am 1:00-4:00pm July 27-31

Health & Safety 8:30-11:30am 1:00-4:00pm August 3-7

August 10-14 Colors 8:30-11:30am 1:00-4:00pm

Tiny Tots Camp

Grades 1-2

Hollywood Recreation Center 24400 Mervell Dean Road Hollywood, MD 20636

TEENS Grades

8-10

Note: If interested in

all day camp, please

register for both an

AM & PM session

Ages 15-17

The CIT volunteer program is a camp designed for teens that want the

opportunity to prepare for positions as camp counselors or recreation

leaders. Teens will develop leadership skills, learn how to work with and

develop age appropriate activities for children. Teens must attend

June 22 – 26 for the 1-week training which will include First Aid and CPR

certification. Participants will volunteer at one of the 4 camp locations

during the remaining camp weeks (June 29 – Aug. 14). Successful

completion of the CIT program is a prerequisite for applying for Junior

Counselor positions.

*Cost covers uniform shirts, First Aid/CPR certification, field trip fees

and training.

Grades 3-9

Counselors In Training

Grades 1-2

Carver Recreation Center 47382 Lincoln Avenue Lexington Park, MD 20653

Field Trip: Great Mills Pool Great Mills Pool

Get Ready Get Ready

Field Trip: St. Mary’s Gymnastics Center (3 days)

I’ll Tumble For You I’ll Tumble For You

Field Trip: Annmarie Gardens

Around the World Craft & Create

Field Trip: Great Mills Pool Spy Museum in DC

Fit & Swim Spy Games

Onsite Dance Instructor Onsite Dance Instructor

Dance Discovery Dance Discovery

Field Trip: St. Mary’s Gymnastics Center (3 days)

I’ll Tumble For You I’ll Tumble For You

Field Trip: Blue Crabs Baseball Game

Anything Goes Anything Goes

Field Trip: Great Mills Pool (4 days) & Kangaroo Kids visit at site

Get Ready, Set, Fit Get Ready Set Fit

June 22-26

June 29-July 2

July 6-10

July 13-17

July 20-24

July 27-31

August 3-7

August 10-14

$385 8:00am - 4:00pm

www.stmarysmd.com/recreate/camps

Scholarships for Camps

St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks is pleased to provide an opportunity for participants to apply for a

scholarship. Scholarships are made available through the generous contributions of several local civic organizations

and the net proceeds from the department’s Scott Verbic Memorial Golf Tournament and other special events

throughout the year. The scholarships offered provide qualified individual applicants the opportunity to participate in

an activity at a 50% prorated amount off the registration fee.

1. Submit a completed Scholarship Application & Program Registration Form:

www.stmarysmd.com/docs/scholarships.pdf

2. Provide proof of eligibility and attach to Scholarship Application. (Proof of eligibility includes Free or Reduced

Lunch approval form or Independence Card for adults) or an I.E.P. for TR Camp.

3. Currently have residence in St. Mary’s County. Only St. Mary’s County residents will be considered for

scholarship.

4. Payment: The registration fee & $25 deposit for Fun Day Camps is due at time of registration. 50% will be

applied to camp payment. For Sports Camps, 50% must be paid with registration. For TR $25 deposit must be

paid.

New Horizons (Ages 4-20) This camp is a 5-week summer camp program for children with various disabilities, provided in partnership with St. Mary’s County Public Schools. Activities may include arts and crafts, music, swimming, and exercise, field trips and much more. Camp is an approved respite care provider and has full time nursing staff on duty, allowing for medication disbursement, non-delegated nurs-ing duties and emergency care on the spot. A breakfast and lunch program sponsored by the Maryland State Department of Educa-tion Summer Food Service Program is also offered. Parents can work directly with SMCPS to have their approved extended school year services to be conducted at camp. Transportation hubs will be available throughout the county to aid families. Code Date Day Time Location Fee

420202-A 7/6-8/6 Mon-Thu 9:30am-3:00pm Greenview Knolls Elem. $800

Camp Inspire (Ages 4-18) Camp Inspire is a 4-week, co-ed, day camp designed specifically for children and young adults diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and is offered in partnership witth St. Mary’s County Public Schools. Our program is intended to develop your childs strengths and hidden abilities. We offer a very unique program of recreation activities, academic and social development. Activities may include, adapted PD, Social Stories, field trips and much more. Many children schedule their SMCPS approved extend-ed school years services to be conducted at camp. Parents can work directly with SMCPS to have their approved extended school year services to be conducted at camp. Project Inspire - Project Inspire operates within Camp Inspire, and specializes in job skill preparation. Campers will participate in a variety of job readiness skills from resume preparation, mock interviews and on the job site experiences. Admission into Project In-spire requires pre-approval through Rocco Aiello, Camp Director 301-482-7377. Code Date Day Time Location Fee

420402-A 7/6-7/30 Mon-Thu 9:00am-2:30pm G.W. Carver Elem. $640

420402-C 7/6-7/30 Mon-Thu 9:00am-2:30pm G.W. Carver Elem. $640

Peer Assistance Program Peer assistance is a program designed to benefit both the campers and you, the peer assistant. Being a peer assistant allows you to provide campers diagnosed with a disability extra attention, encouragement, and feedback they may need to experience success. Peer assistants that do not demonstrate the above qualifications and characteristics maybe asked not to return for the duration of the camp program. Code Date Day Time Camp

420202-B 7/6-8/6 Mon-Thu 9:30am-2:30pm New Horizons 420402-B 7/6-7/30 Mon-Thu 9:00am-2:30pm Camp Inspire

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Girls Volleyball Camp

(Ages 9-18) Techniques: Passing, hitting, setting & servicing and

offensive skills. Each camper will receive a camp shirt & team photo.

Director: Bill Plotner. Location: Great Mills High School

Beginner Level - Ages 9-18

Code Date Day Time Fee

472306-A 7/13-7/16 Mon-Thu 8:00-10:00am $70

Intermediate Level - Ages 9-18

Code Date Day Time Fee

472306-B 7/13-7/16 Mon-Thu 10:00am-12:00pm $70

Advanced Level - Ages 14-18

Code Date Day Time Fee

472306-C 7/13-7/16 Mon-Thu 12:30-2:30pm $70

Bill Sento Co-Ed Soccer Camp

(Ages 6-10) Bill Sento, former head coach at Loyola University, will lead

an exciting and well organized camp full of fun practice drills & stations.

Learn the basic skills as well as improve your existing skills. Camp staff

is experienced local players. Campers must bring their own lunch and a

bottle of water.

Location: Leonard Hall Recreation Center

Code Date Day Time Fee

472104-A 7/20-7/24 Mon-Fri 9:00am-3:00pm $135

Boys & Girls Basketball Camp

(Ages 8-13) Learn basic & intermediate techniques: dribble, ball handling,

shooting, rebound, defense and much more. Location: Chopticon High

Boys - Coach: Dave Layman

Code Date Day Time Fee

471707-A 6/29-7/2 Mon-Thu 9:00am-12:00pm $70

Girls - Coach: Joe Cook

Code Date Day Time Fee

471705-A 7/20-7/23 Mon-Thu 9:00am-12:00pm $70

Baseball Hitting Camp

(Ages 8-12) Learn the mechanics of hitting. Basics: proper stand, bat

speed, eye contact and hitting to the opposite field will be instructed. Also

learn proper bunting techniques and how to hit where the pitch is pitched.

Coach: Chip Gateau. Location: Dorsey Park

Code Date Day Time Fee

471602-A 6/29-7/3 Mon-Fri 9:00am-12:00pm $70

Baseball Camp

(Ages 8-12) Learn hitting, position play, bunting, throwing, team play &

competition. Price includes a day baseball game to Waldorf to see a

Blue Crabs game. Director: Chip Gateau. Location: Chancellor’s Run

Park

Code Date Day Time Fee

471601-A 8/3-8/7 Mon-Fri 9:00am-3:00pm $110

471601-AA Extended hours 7:00am-5:00pm $130

Girls Field Hockey Camp

(Ages 6-14) Fundamentals: Passing the ball, driving the ball and

stopping the ball. Techniques: Holding & controlling the stick as well as

proper shooting. Camper must provide own equipment including a stick,

mouth guard & shin guards. Director: Rachel Boyle.

Location: Leonard Hall Recreation Center

Code Date Day Time Fee

471501-A 6/29-7/2 Mon-Thu 8:00am-12:00pm $105

471501-B 6/29-7/2 Mon-Thu 9:00am-3:00pm $120

Girls Softball Camp (Ages 8-13) This Summer Softball Camp brings together top local High

Schools softball coaches and an intensive program to allow softball players

to improve their softball skills in a fun environment. Director: Jim Sewell.

Location: Chancellors Run Regional Park

Code Date Day Time Fee

471603-A 6/22-6/26 Mon-Fri 9:00am-12:00pm $70

Boys Lacrosse Camp & High School Lacrosse

(Ages 8-14) Learn the basics of the game, fundamentals such as

catching, passing, scooping and cradling the ball will be taught. Learn

how to handle ground balls and proper shooting. Goalie work will also

be covered and games will be played. All participants must bring their

own equipment (stick, helmet, gloves, mouth guard & pads). Campers

must bring a lunch and water bottle. Camp will be held indoors at times,

so please bring both sneakers & cleats. Director: Brian Frank. Location:

Leonard Hall Rec. Center.

Code Date Day Time Fee

472906-A 7/27-7/30 Mon-Thu 9:00am-3:00pm $175

472906-B 7/27-7/30 Mon-Thu 3:30pm-7:30pm $250

Fun with Flips Gymnastics Camp (Ages 7-12) The camp program is fun and challenging for the beginner

as well as the experienced gymnast. The program includes instruction on

vaulting, uneven parallel bars, balance beam, floor exercise and

trampoline. There are games and other special activities. Location:

Gymnastics Center.

Code Date Day Time Fee

830399-A 7/20-7/23 Mon-Thu 9:00am-12:00pm $90

830399-B 7/27-7/30 Mon-Thu 9:00am-12:00pm $90

830399-C 8/03-8/06 Mon-Thu 9:00am-12:00pm $90

Girls Lacrosse Camp (Ages 7-14) Learn basic & intermediate techniques and improve skills & knowledge of the sport. Director: Erin McDonnell. Location: Leonard Hall Rec. Center.

Code Date Day Time Fee

472905-A 8/3-8/6 Mon-Thu 9:00am-2:00pm $160

Multi-Sports Camp (Ages 6-10) A fun week of trying out new activities. In the morning campers

learn the basics of the five most popular sports in America: basketball,

baseball, soccer, hockey and football. Followed by two afternoon sessions in

which the camper chooses their activities such as golf, volleyball, bocce,

lacrosse, bowling and more. Location: Leonard Hall Recreation Center

Code Date Day Time Fee

471401-A 7/6-7/10 Mon-Fri 9:00am-3:00pm $120

Summer Sports Camps

Tennis Camp

(Ages 5-17) Learn the rules and etiquette of the game. Proper techniques

for both forehand, backhand and serve taught in a fun atmosphere.

Campers must bring their racquet, water bottle and wear comfortable

clothing. Racquets will be provided if needed. Coach: Phil Weiner.

Location: Leonardtown High School

Ages 5-9

Code Date Day Time Fee

471703-A 7/13-7/17 Mon-Fri 4:00pm-6:00pm $105

Ages 10-17

471703-B 7/13-7/17 Mon-Fri 6:00pm-8:00pm $105

Girls Volleyball Camp

(Ages 9-18) Techniques: Passing, hitting, setting & servicing and

offensive skills. Director: Bill Plotner. Location: Great Mills High School

Beginner Level—Ages 9-18

Code Date Day Time Fee

472306-A 7/13-7/16 Mon-Thu 8:00am-10:00am $70

Intermediate Level—Ages 9-18

Code Date Day Time Fee

472306-B 7/13-7/16 Mon-Thu 10:00am-12:00pm $70

Advanced Level—Ages 9-18

Code Date Day Time Fee

472306-C 7/13-7/16 Mon-Thu 12:30pm-2:30pm $70

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Co-Ed Biddy Basketball Camp

(Ages 5-7) Learn the basics of the game, proper shooting, layups,

dribbles and passes. Coach: Dustin Jackson & Eugene Butler.

Location: Leonardtown Elementary

Code Date Day Time Fee

471706-A 6/22-6/25 Mon-Thu 6:00-8:00pm $50

Little Tumblers Gymnastics Camp

(Ages 4-6) The program is designed to increase coordination,

balance, spatial awareness, fitness and other skills important to any

sport. Must be 4 years old by July 1 & toilet trained.

Location: Gymnastics Center

Code Date Day Time Fee

830398-A 7/20-7/23 Mon-Thu 9:00am-12:00pm $90

830398-B 7/27-7/30 Mon-Thu 9:00am-12:00pm $90

830398-C 8/03-8/06 Mon-Thu 9:00am-12:00pm $90

Registration Fee

$20 per summer, per child

Fee not required for Sports or Therapeutic

Camps

Camp Fees

$25 deposit per week, per child for Fun Day

Camps

Sports Camps must be paid in full at time of

registration, deposits are not available.

Therapeutic Camps requires in person

registration and $25 deposit.

Online

Visit us online at www.stmarysmd.com/recreate and

click on the blue “online registration” tab.

*Exception - no online registration for Therapeutic

Camps

Visit Our Friendly Staff

Visit us in-person at our R&P Main Office

Mail-In

Simply complete a Camp Registration Form found online at www.stmarysmd.com/docs/FormC.pdf or in the

R&P Spring Program Guide. You can also visit us at 23150 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Important to Remember

1. Please complete all information required on the form accurately and completely.

2. Please indicate if your child has any medical concerns, special needs or accommodations and any other

concerns you feel are necessary for staff to know in order to provide your child a safe and happy summer.

3. Prior to completing the registration form, please have the following information handy. It is required in

order to complete your registration: Date of your child’s DTP immunization date and Primary Care

Physician’s contact information.

4. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to register for general recreation programs. With your

registration, please include information regarding your disability and accommodation needed. A two-week

notice is required in order for the Department to make reasonable accommodations based on individual

needs for successful inclusion.

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