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CAMPS Page Golf .....................................................................................43 Ice Skating & Hockey ................................................... 44–46 Lacrosse & Other Field Sports ............................................46 Outdoor Adventure ............................................................46 Tennis .................................................................................47 Week in the Park ................................................................48 Nature, Science & Outdoor Fun ................................... 50-57

SPRING BREAK Camps ................................................ 49 INDEXES Camps by AGE .............................................................. 59-61 Camps by STARTING DATE .............................................61-62 Camps by LOCATION ..........................................................63

Registration & Refund Information ..................................64

2018 Summer Camp Registration Form ...................................... inside back cover

Some camps offer extended care activities for before camp, after camp, or both. These activities are ONLY available for registration online at the same time you register for a camp and cannot be registered for individually online at a later date and must be done at the facility hosting your camp. For camps offering Extended Care, when you register your child online for a camp, the Extended Care activities are shown. To include Extended Care, click the box next to the activity to have it included in your registration.

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Golf Summer Camps Spot the early bird? Sign up by April 6 and save $25! See page 46 for details.

Golf and So Much More - Full DayFor kids who want to try golf but don’t want to spend all day at it, this great combo camp is a 50/50 split that will keep them interested all day long. With the help of a Montgomery County Golf Academy instructor, all campers will practice putting, chipping, driving, and using irons and woods at the Driving Range, and then on Friday, we will go to a nearby golf course to play a round of 9 holes. Golf equipment will be provided to those who don’t have their own golf clubs. Each camper will receive professional instruction, tees, and Golf balls. In the afternoon, full-day campers will participate in group activities such as field games (examples: soccer, basketball, kick ball, etc.), mini-golf, and water fun at the South Germantown Splash Park. Please note that all activities will be held outside, and can vary depending on the weather. Bring a non-perishable lunch and snack, water bottle, sunscreen, bathing suit, and towel. Fee covers instruction, tees, golf balls, and transportation to the golf course on Friday. Full-day campers will also get pizza for lunch on Friday. Don’t want full day camp? Sign up for half-day camp and concentrate on golf! South Germantown Driving Range 43913 6-13yrs 5 Classes $310 6/18-6/22 9 am-4 pm 43914 6-13yrs 5 Classes $310 6/25-6/29 9 am-4 pm 43944 6-13yrs 4 Classes $248 7/2-7/6 9 am-4 pm 43915 6-13yrs 5 Classes $310 7/9-7/13 9 am-4 pm 43916 6-13yrs 5 Classes $310 7/16-7/20 9 am-4 pm 43917 6-13yrs 5 Classes $310 7/23-7/27 9 am-4 pm 43918 6-13yrs 5 Classes $310 7/30-8/3 9 am-4 pm 43919 6-13yrs 5 Classes $310 8/6-8/10 9 am-4 pm 43920 6-13yrs 5 Classes $310 8/13-8/17 9 am-4 pm

Golf and So Much More - Half DayFor kids who want to try golf but don’t want to spend all day at it, this great camp will introduce them to the game with the help of a Montgomery County Golf Academy instructor. All campers will practice putting, chipping, driving, and using irons and woods at the Driving Range, and then on Friday, we will go to a nearby golf course to play a round of 9 holes. Golf equipment will be provided to those who don’t have their own golf clubs. Each camper will receive professional instruction, tees, and Golf balls. South Germantown Driving Range 43927 6-13yrs 5 Classes $210 6/18-6/22 9 am-Noon 43934 6-13yrs 5 Classes $210 6/25-6/29 9 am-Noon

43945 6-13yrs 4 Classes $168 7/2-7/6 9 am-Noon 43935 6-13yrs 5 Classes $210 7/9-7/13 9 am-Noon 43936 6-13yrs 5 Classes $210 7/16-7/20 9 am-Noon 43937 6-13yrs 5 Classes $210 7/23-7/27 9 am-Noon 43938 6-13yrs 5 Classes $210 7/30-8/3 9 am-Noon 43939 6-13yrs 5 Classes $210 8/6-8/10 9 am-Noon 43940 6-13yrs 5 Classes $210 8/13-8/17 9 am-Noon

Beginner/Intermediate Golf CampThis half-day camp is just the ticket for kids 6-14 years old who have expressed interest in and/or shown a talent for golf, but aren’t quite ready to play a full round. With the help of a Montgomery County Golf Academy instructor, campers will practice putting, chipping, driving, and using irons and woods Monday-Thursday at the Driving Range. On Friday, they’ll compete in a small tournament at a nearby golf course. It’ll be a blast for juniors, and a great way to develop the skills needed to start playing golf with the family. Camp fee includes instruction, tees, golf balls and transportation on Friday. South Germantown Driving Range 43941 6-14yrs 5 Classes $210 8/20-8/24 9 am-Noon

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Ice Skating & Hockey Summer Camps Ice Skating Summer Fun Camp

Join us at the coolest camp around! This full-day camp includes a morning 30 minute ice skating lesson with a professional skating coach and open skating time in the afternoon to practice new skating skills. Lesson groups will be divided based on age and skating ability. We’ll also do lots of fun indoor and outdoor off-ice activities, including stretching and fun fitness activities, arts and crafts, and games! Please bring comfortable athletic shoes, a non-

perishable lunch (no nut products please), snack and water bottle each day. Rental skates will be provided, if needed.Cabin John Ice Rink43685 6-12yrs 5 Classes $295 6/18-6/22 9 am-4:30 pm43688 6-12yrs 5 Classes $295 6/25-6/29 9 am-4:30 pm43689 6-12yrs 4 Classes $236 7/2-7/6 9 am-4:30 pm43690 6-12yrs 5 Classes $295 7/9-7/13 9 am-4:30 pm43691 6-12yrs 5 Classes $295 7/16-7/20 9 am-4:30 pm43692 6-12yrs 5 Classes $295 7/23-7/27 9 am-4:30 pm43693 6-12yrs 5 Classes $295 7/30-8/3 9 am-4:30 pm43694 6-12yrs 5 Classes $295 8/6-8/10 9 am-4:30 pm43695 6-12yrs 5 Classes $295 8/13-8/17 9 am-4:30 pm

Cabin John Ice Camp: Before Care 8-9 amBefore care is offered before camp at Cabin John Ice for the Ice Skating Summer Fun Camp. Individual days ($10 per morning session) can be arranged and paid for in person at the rink, space permitting. Before care is also open to children registered for Outdoor Adventure Camp on applicable days.Cabin John Ice Rink43686 6-14yrs 5 Classes $50 6/18-8/22 8 am-9 am43697 6-14yrs 5 Classes $50 6/25-6/29 8 am-9 am43698 6-14yrs 4 Classes $40 7/2-7/6 8 am-9 am43699 6-14yrs 5 Classes $50 7/9-7/13 8 am-9 am43700 6-14yrs 5 Classes $50 7/16-7/20 8 am-9 am43701 6-14yrs 5 Classes $50 7/23-7/27 8 am-9 am43702 6-14yrs 5 Classes $50 7/30-8/3 8 am-9 am43703 6-14yrs 5 Classes $50 8/6-8/10 8 am-9 am43704 6-14yrs 5 Classes $50 8/13-8/17 8 am-9 am

Cabin John Ice Camp: Extended Care 4:30-6pmExtended Care is offered at Cabin John Ice for the Ice Skating Summer Fun Camp. Individual days ($15 per afternoon session) can be arranged and paid for in person at the rink, space permitting. Late pickup fee is $5 for each 15 minutes.Cabin John Ice Rink43687 6-12yrs 5 Classes $75 6/18-6/22 4:30 pm-6 pm43705 6-12yrs 5 Classes $75 6/25-6/29 4:30 pm-6 pm43706 6-12yrs 4 Classes $60 7/2-7/6 4:30 pm-6 pm43707 6-12yrs 5 Classes $75 7/9-7/13 4:30 pm-6 pm43708 6-12yrs 5 Classes $75 7/16-7/20 4:30 pm-6 pm43709 6-12yrs 5 Classes $75 7/23-7/27 4:30 pm-6 pm43710 6-12yrs 5 Classes $75 7/30-8/3 4:30 pm-6 pm43711 6-12yrs 5 Classes $75 8/6-8/10 4:30 pm-6 pm43712 6-12yrs 5 Classes $75 8/13-8/17 4:30 pm-6 pm

The ‘Cool’ Summer Ice Skating CampCool down this summer at Wheaton Ice Arena! This full-day camp is for all, from absolute beginners to up-and-coming ice skating stars. Campers will skate twice every day in the morning and afternoon including a 30 minute ice skating lesson taught by a professional instructor and ice time during the public session to practice the skills learned. Lesson groups will be divided based on age and skating ability and skaters will be evaluated at the end of the week to determine their current skating level. We’ll also do lots of fun indoor and outdoor off-ice activities, including stretching and fun fitness activities! Please bring comfortable athletic shoes, a non-perishable lunch (no nut products please), snack and water bottle each day. Rental skates will be provided, if needed.Wheaton Ice Arena43827 6-12yrs 5 Classes $260 6/18-6/22 9 am-4:30 pm43828 6-12yrs 5 Classes $260 6/25-6/29 9 am-4:30 pm43829 6-12yrs 4 Classes $208 7/2-7/6 9 am-4:30 pm43830 6-12yrs 5 Classes $260 7/9-7/13 9 am-4:30 pm43831 6-12yrs 5 Classes $260 7/16-7/20 9 am-4:30 pm43832 6-12yrs 5 Classes $260 7/23-7/27 9 am-4:30 pm43833 6-12yrs 5 Classes $260 7/30-8/3 9 am-4:30 pm43834 6-12yrs 5 Classes $260 8/6-8/10 9 am-4:30 pm43835 6-12yrs 5 Classes $260 8/13-8/17 9 am-4:30 pm

Wheaton Ice Camp, Before Care 8-9AMBefore Care for Wheaton Ice Arena Summer Camps.Wheaton Ice Arena43946 6-14yrs 5 Classes $50 6/18-6/22 8 am-9 am43947 6-14yrs 5 Classes $50 6/25-6/29 8 am-9 am43948 6-14yrs 4 Classes $40 7/2-7/6 8 am-9 am43949 6-14yrs 5 Classes $50 7/9-7/13 8 am-9 am43950 6-14yrs 5 Classes $50 7/16-7/20 8 am-9 am43951 6-14yrs 5 Classes $50 7/23-7/27 8 am-9 am43952 6-14yrs 5 Classes $50 7/30-8/3 8 am-9 am43953 6-14yrs 5 Classes $50 8/6-8/10 8 am-9 am43954 6-14yrs 5 Classes $50 8/13-8/17 8 am-9 am

Wheaton Ice Camp, Extended Care 4:30-6pmExtended Care for Wheaton Ice Arena Summer Camps.Wheaton Ice Arena43957 6-14yrs 5 Classes $75 6/18-6/22 4:30 pm-6 pm43958 6-14yrs 5 Classes $75 6/25-6/29 4:30 pm-6 pm43959 6-14yrs 4 Classes $60 7/2-7/6 4:30 pm-6 pm43960 6-14yrs 5 Classes $75 7/9-7/13 4:30 pm-6 pm43961 6-14yrs 5 Classes $75 7/16-7/20 4:30 pm-6 pm43962 6-14yrs 5 Classes $75 7/23-7/27 4:30 pm-6 pm43963 6-14yrs 5 Classes $75 7/30-8/3 4:30 pm-6 pm43964 6-14yrs 5 Classes $75 8/6-8/10 4:30 pm-6 pm43965 6-14yrs 5 Classes $75 8/13-8/17 4:30 pm-6 pm

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Specialty Skating Camps Ice Hockey CampPrerequisite: Passed Hockey 2 or equivalent. If your child loves hockey, why not treat them to a 5-day hockey camp? We’ll focus on skating, stick handling and off-ice fitness; and incorporate elements of power skating, passing and shooting, and games to make this a fun-filled

week! Plus, each camper will receive a complimentary hockey jersey! Players will be assigned to groups according to their skill level. Full gear required: Caged helmet, curved stick cut to skater’s height, shin guards, elbow and shoulder pads, hockey gloves and pants, cup, and hockey skates. Rental hockey skates are available. Please bring sneakers for off-ice workouts, snack, and a water bottle. Cabin John Ice Rink 43759 6-12yrs 5 Classes $275 6/18-6/22 8:30 am-12:30 pm 43770 6-12yrs 5 Classes $275 7/16-7/20 8:30 am-12:30 pm Wheaton Ice Arena 43816 6-14yrs 5 Classes $250 6/25-6/29 8:30 am-12:30 pm 43817 6-14yrs 5 Classes $250 8/6-8/10 8:30 am-12:30 pm 43966 6-14yrs 5 Classes $250 8/20-8/24 8:30 am-12:30 pm

Figure Skating Competitions CampPrerequisite: Passed Basic 5. Is your child ready to compete at a figure skating competition? Give them the opportunity to practice and prepare for figure skating competitions in this week-long camp. Skaters will work on jumps, spins, power skating, and off-ice conditioning, and work with the instructor to create a short program to perform. On Friday we’ll stage our own mini-competition so they can show everyone what they’ve learned. Campers will receive expert on- and off-ice coaching, sharpen technical and performance skills, gain confidence, and get ready to compete! Please bring sneakers for off-ice workouts, snack, and a water bottle. Cabin John Ice Rink 43807 6 &up 5 Classes $275 8/13-8/17 8:30 am-12:30 pm Wheaton Ice Arena 43809 6 &up 5 Classes $245 6/18-6/22 8:30 am-12:30 pm 43810 6 &up 5 Classes $245 7/23-7/27 8:30 am-12:30 pm

Freestyle CampPrerequisite: Passed Pre Free Skate (Basic 8). This intensive five-day camp is designed for skaters who want to take their skating to the next level. Freestyle Camp features on-ice training with specific jump and spin instruction, power skating drills, and off-ice workouts. At the end of the week, we’ll put on a mini-exhibition to show off what we’ve learned. Please bring sneakers for off-ice workouts, snack, and a water bottle. Cabin John Ice Rink 43768 6 &up 4 Classes $220 7/2-7/6 8:30 am-12:30 pm 43808 6 &up 5 Classes $275 7/30-8/3 8:30 am-12:30 pm Wheaton Ice Arena 43812 6 &up 5 Classes $245 7/9-7/13 8:30 am-12:30 pm 43813 6 &up 5 Classes $245 7/30-8/3 8:30 am-12:30 pm

Ice Dance CampPrerequisite: Passed Basic Pre Free Skate (Basic 7). Intermediate skaters with a clear grasp of edges, three-turns, and mohawks are ready for this intensive five-day Ice Dance Clinic. They’ll learn ice dance patterns and the fine points of music interpretation; participate in on- and off-ice drills, and strength-building exercises.

Skaters will also explore elements of the solo free dances. Please bring sneakers for off-ice workouts, snack, and a water bottle. Cabin John Ice Rink 43769 6 &up 5 Classes $275 7/23-7/27 8:30 am-12:30 pm Wheaton Ice Arena 43814 6 &up 4 Classes $196 7/2-7/6 8:30 am-12:30 pm

Synchronized Skating CampPrerequisite: Passed Basic 6 and not higher than Pre Juvenile Moves in the Field Test.Here’s an opportunity for skaters to learn the fundamentals of a fast-growing, really fun team sport! Figure skaters will learn the five basic elements of synchronized skating: circles, blocks, lines, wheels and intersections while skating connected. All skaters are invited to perform in a mini-exhibition the last day of camp. Please bring sneakers for off-ice workouts, snack, and a water bottle. Cabin John Ice Rink 43771 6 &up 5 Classes $275 7/9-7/13 8:30 am-12:30 pm

Advanced Synchronized Skating CampPrerequisite: Pre-Juvenile Moves and up. Get ready for an intensive week of Synchro! Skaters will work on advanced skating skills and an end of week exhibition. Please bring sneakers for off-ice workouts, snack, and a water bottle. Wheaton Ice Arena 43815 6 &up 5 Classes $250 7/16-7/20 8:30 am-12:30 pm

Teatre On Ice CampPrerequisite: Passed Basic 5. This camp will teach skaters how to express emotion and exhibit true artistry on the ice, and also provide an exciting performance opportunity. Throughout the week, skaters will work on music interpretation, choreography, and rehearse for the performance. Please bring sneakers for off-ice workouts, snack, and a water bottle. Then it’s time for the big show! Show dates are Cabin John - Saturday, June 30 at 6:00 pm; Wheaton Ice - Saturday, August 18 at 6:15pm. Cabin John Ice Rink 43973 6 &up 5 Classes $275 7/25-7/29 8:30 am-12:30 pm Wheaton Ice Arena 43836 6 &up 5 Classes $245 8/13-8/17 8:30 am-12:30 pm

Ice Specialty Camp Afternoon Summer Fun Skaters who participate in a Cabin John specialty skating camp in the morning may register and join the fun at our Summer Fun Ice Skating Camp in the afternoon! Campers will enjoy skating practice and games, outdoor activities, arts & crafts and more. Only open to campers registered for Freestyle Camp, Ice Dance Camp, Ice Hockey Camp, Synchronized Skating Camp, and Theatre on Ice Camp. Please

bring a non-perishable lunch (no nut products please), snack and water bottle each day. Cabin John Ice Rink

43760 6-12yrs 5 Classes $150 6/18-6/22 12:30 pm-4:30 pm 43974 6-12yrs 5 Classes $150 6/25-6/29 12:30 pm-4:30 pm 43761 6-12yrs 4 Classes $120 7/2-7/6 12:30 pm-4:30 pm 43762 6-12yrs 5 Classes $150 7/9-7/13 12:30 pm-4:30 pm 43763 6-12yrs 5 Classes $150 7/16-7/20 12:30 pm-4:30 pm 43764 6-12yrs 5 Classes $150 7/23-7/27 12:30 pm-4:30 pm 43765 6-12yrs 5 Classes $150 7/30-8/3 12:30 pm-4:30 pm 43766 6-12yrs 5 Classes $150 8/6-8/10 12:30 pm-4:30 pm 43767 6-12yrs 5 Classes $150 8/13-8/17 12:30 pm-4:30 pm


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-Specialty Skating Camps Specialty Ice Camps: Afternoon ‘Cool’ CampRegistration is only available to participants of either the; Ice Hockey, Freestyle, Synchronized, Figure Skating Competitions, Ice Dance or Theatre on Ice morning Camps at Wheaton Ice. Join the fun at the ‘Cool’ Skating Camp in the afternoon! There?s extra ice time to practice during the afternoon public session, fun indoor and outdoor off-ice activities, including stretching and fun fitness activities! Please bring comfortable athletic shoes, a non-perishable lunch (no nut products please), snack and water bottle each day. Wheaton Ice Arena

43818 6-14yrs 5 Classes $150 6/18-6/22 12:30 pm-4:30 pm 43819 6-14yrs 5 Classes $150 6/25-6/29 12:30 pm-4:30 pm 43820 6-14yrs 4 Classes $120 7/2-7/6 12:30 pm-4:30 pm 43821 6-14yrs 5 Classes $150 7/9-7/13 12:30 pm-4:30 pm 43822 6-14yrs 5 Classes $150 7/16-7/20 12:30 pm-4:30 pm 43823 6-14yrs 5 Classes $150 7/23-7/27 12:30 pm-4:30 pm 43824 6-14yrs 5 Classes $150 7/30-8/3 12:30 pm-4:30 pm 43825 6-14yrs 5 Classes $150 8/6-8/10 12:30 pm-4:30 pm 43826 6-14yrs 5 Classes $150 8/13-8/17 12:30 pm-4:30 pm

Outdoor Adventure Camp Discover the outdoors in this wildly popular, high-adventure day camp! Each week the activities scheduled are: White Water Rafting, Zip Lines, Rappelling, Aerial Obstacle and Ropes Courses, Go Carts, Miniature Golf, Rock Climbing, Hiking, Pedal Karts, Jumping Pillow, Archery, Learning to Pitch a Tent and Building a Campfire. Activities are subject to change depending on the weather. Transportation to and from daily activities is provided

based out of Cabin John Ice Rink. The before care option is available from 8am-9am for this camp. Please bring a non-perishable lunch, snack, water bottle, bug spray and sunscreen each day. If you have questions, please email OutdoorAdventureCamp@MontgomeryParks. org (please do not call Cabin John Ice Rink). Cabin John Ice Rink 43713 8-14yrs 5 Classes $365 6/25-6/29 9 am-3:30 pm 43714 8-14yrs 4 Classes $292 7/2-7/6 9 am-3:30 pm 43715 8-14yrs 5 Classes $365 7/9-7/13 9 am-3:30 pm 43716 8-14yrs 5 Classes $365 7/16-7/20 9 am-3:30 pm 43717 8-14yrs 5 Classes $365 7/23-7/27 9 am-3:30 pm 43718 8-14yrs 5 Classes $365 7/30-8/3 9 am-3:30 pm 43719 8-14yrs 5 Classes $365 8/6-8/10 9 am-3:30 pm

Outdoor Adventure Campers are welcome to sign up for 8-9 a.m. Before Care with the Ice Skating Summer Fun Camp

at Cabin John Ice. See p.44 for more information.

Field Sports Camp

Do you have young athletes who love all sports? This camp is perfect for them! The Wheaton Sports Pavilion’s Field Sports Camp includes a variety of both traditional and non-traditional sports, skill clinics, and games all aimed to develop individual skill and team work. Campers will play a different sport each day and still participate in traditional camp activities. This fun-filled sports camp brings both boys and girls together to practice and play in a positive and nurturing environment. Camp Staff will run a skills assessment every Monday to ensure campers are divided into groups based on size and ability in order to be successful throughout the week. Campers will participate in daily clinics, healthy competition and mini scrimmages. During the week, Camp will participate in a 30 minute Ice Skating, 30 minute Tennis Lesson, and take a field trip to the South Germantown Recreational Park where campers will participate in archery and mini golf, weather permitting. For more information on Camp Schedules, please email [email protected] Wheaton Sports Pavilion 43788 6-13yrs 5 Classes $265 6/25-6/29 9 am-5 pm 43786 6-13yrs 5 Classes $265 7/23-7/27 9 am-5 pm 43787 6-13yrs 5 Classes $265 8/13-8/17 9 am-5 pm

Field Sports Camp - Before Care 8-9AMBefore Care for Field Sports Camp - If registration is below set minimum (5 children), care will be combined and moved to the Wheaton Ice Arena’s Before Care. Participants will be notified the Thursday before each camp. Wheaton Sports Pavilion 43799 6-13yrs 5 Classes $50 6/25-6/29 8 am-9 am 43803 6-13yrs 5 Classes $50 7/23-7/27 8 am-9 am 43806 6-13yrs 5 Classes $50 8/13-8/17 8 am-9 am

Field Sports Camp - After Care 5-6PMExtended Care for Field Sports Camp - If registration is below set minimum (5 children), care will be combined and moved to the Wheaton Ice Arena’s Extended Care. Participants will be notified the Thursday before each camp. Wheaton Sports Pavilion 43790 6-13yrs 5 Classes $50 6/25-6/29 5 pm-6 pm 43794 6-13yrs 5 Classes $50 7/23-7/27 5 pm-6 pm 43876 6-13yrs 5 Classes $50 8/13-8/17 5 pm-6 pm

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Totally Tennis Take your game to the next level while making new friends in this fun, week-long (and air-conditioned) camp for kids ages 8 to 14. Campers will be divided by age and experience. Younger campers and beginners will enjoy games-based activities that teach the fundamentals. Older and more experienced players will be grouped to ensure they get a good challenge during drills and point play with peers. There will be plenty of time for warm-ups, cardio, and cool down throughout the day, along with breaks for snacks and lunch, plus some off-court fun. Fridays at Totally Tennis will finish with a mini tournament featuring match play and large group games adapted for all ages and levels. Sneakers and comfortable clothing are a must. If you need to borrow a racquet, we are happy to loan you one. Please bring a non-perishable lunch (peanut free due to allergies), a refillable water bottle and snacks to last for a full day of camp. Pauline Betz Addie Tennis 43921 8-14yrs 5 Classes $270 6/18-6/22 9 am-5 pm 43922 8-14yrs 5 Classes $270 6/25-6/29 9 am-5 pm 43923 8-14yrs 4 Classes $216 7/2-7/6 9 am-5 pm 43924 8-14yrs 5 Classes $270 7/9-7/13 9 am-5 pm 43925 8-14yrs 5 Classes $270 7/16-7/20 9 am-5 pm 43926 8-14yrs 5 Classes $270 7/23-7/27 9 am-5 pm 44027 8-14yrs 5 Classes $270 7/30-8/3 9 am-5 pm 43929 8-14yrs 5 Classes $270 8/6-8/10 9 am-5 pm 43930 8-14yrs 5 Classes $270 8/13-8/17 9 am-5 pm 43931 8-14yrs 5 Classes $270 8/20-8/24 9 am-5 pm Wheaton Indoor Tennis 43859 8-14yrs 5 Classes $270 6/18-6/22 9 am-5 pm 43860 8-14yrs 5 Classes $270 6/25-6/29 9 am-5 pm 43863 8-14yrs 4 Classes $216 7/2-7/6 9 am-5 pm 43864 8-14yrs 5 Classes $270 7/9-7/13 9 am-5 pm 43861 8-14yrs 5 Classes $270 7/16-7/20 9 am-5 pm 43862 8-14yrs 5 Classes $270 7/23-7/27 9 am-5 pm 43865 8-14yrs 5 Classes $270 7/30-8/3 9 am-5 pm 43866 8-14yrs 5 Classes $270 8/6-8/10 9 am-5 pm 43867 8-14yrs 5 Classes $270 8/13-8/17 9 am-5 pm

Advanced Tournament Tennis CampPre-requisite: Must be on a High School Team and/or currently playing USTA Sanctioned Junior Tournaments or approved by instructor. We are proud to announce our new half-day camp for teens who are looking for an intense training session to prepare and challenge them and raise their level for the upcoming season. This is only for students who are serious about training and are ready to be pushed. Focus will be on conditioning, situational drills, strategies and match play.

Pauline Betz Addie Tennis 44021 13-16yrs 5 Classes $210 6/18-6/22 1 pm-4 pm44025 13-16yrs 5 Classes $210 6/25-6/29 1 pm-4 pm44026 13-16yrs 4 Classes $168 7/2-7/6 1 pm-4 pm44028 13-16yrs 5 Classes $210 7/9-7/13 1 pm-4 pm44029 13-16yrs 5 Classes $210 7/16-7/20 1 pm-4 pm44030 13-16yrs 5 Classes $210 7/23-7/27 1 pm-4 pm44031 13-16yrs 5 Classes $210 7/30-8/3 1 pm-4 pm44032 13-16yrs 5 Classes $210 8/6-8/10 1 pm-4 pm44033 13-16yrs 5 Classes $210 8/13-8/17 1 pm-4 pm44034 13-16yrs 5 Classes $210 8/20-8/24 1 pm-4 pm

Wheaton Totally Tennis Camp: Before Care 8-9 am Wheaton Indoor Tennis 43877 8-14yrs 5 Classes $50 6/18-6/22 8 am-9 am43878 8-14yrs 5 Classes $50 6/25-6/29 8 am-9 am43899 8-14yrs 4 Classes $40 7/2-7/6 8 am-9 am43900 8-14yrs 5 Classes $50 7/9-7/13 8 am-9 am43901 8-14yrs 5 Classes $50 7/16-7/20 8 am-9 am43902 8-14yrs 5 Classes $50 7/23-7/27 8 am-9 am 43903 8-14yrs 5 Classes $50 7/30-8/3 8 am-9 am 43904 8-14yrs 5 Classes $50 8/6-8/10 8 am-9 am 43905 8-14yrs 5 Classes $50 8/13-8/17 8 am-9 am

Wheaton Totally Tennis Camp: After Care 5-6 pm Wheaton Indoor Tennis 43868 8-14yrs 5 Classes $50 6/18-6/22 5 pm-6 pm 43869 8-14yrs 5 Classes $50 6/25-6/29 5 pm-6 pm 43870 8-14yrs 4 Classes $40 7/2-7/6 5 pm-6 pm 43871 8-14yrs 5 Classes $50 7/9-7/13 5 pm-6 pm 43892 8-14yrs 5 Classes $50 7/16-7/20 5 pm-6 pm 43873 8-14yrs 5 Classes $50 7/23-7/27 5 pm-6 pm 43874 8-14yrs 5 Classes $50 7/30-8/3 5 pm-6 pm 43875 8-14yrs 5 Classes $50 8/6-8/10 5 pm-6 pm 43896 8-14yrs 5 Classes $50 8/13-8/17 5 pm-6 pm

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Week In the Park Join us this summer at the Wheaton Sports Pavilion for the camp of a lifetime! Each day, campers will enjoy the freedom of the outdoors by taking nature walks through the beautiful areas of Wheaton Regional Park. During the week, camp will participate in two Public Skate Sessions at the Wheaton Ice Arena, enjoy fun scavenger hunts, ride on the Miniature Train and Carousel, and even take a field trip to the South Germantown Splash Park (weather permitting of course!). Campers will participate in traditional camp games, songs, arts and crafts and much more. Campers will be extremely active so plan to wear your most comfortable walking or athletic shoes. For more information on Camp Schedules, please email [email protected] Wheaton Sports Pavilion 43777 6-13yrs 5 Classes $260 6/18-6/22 9 am-5 pm 43778 6-13yrs 4 Classes $208 7/2-7/6 9 am-5 pm 43779 6-13yrs 5 Classes $260 7/9-7/13 9 am-5 pm 43783 6-13yrs 5 Classes $260 7/16-7/20 9 am-5 pm 43780 6-13yrs 5 Classes $260 7/30-8/3 9 am-5 pm 43781 6-13yrs 5 Classes $260 8/6-8/10 9 am-5 pm 43784 6-13yrs 5 Classes $260 8/20-8/24 9 am-5 pm 43785 6-13yrs 5 Classes $260 8/27-8/31 9 am-5 pm

Week in the Park - Before Care 8-9AM Before Care for Week in the Park - If registration is below set minimum (5 children), care will be combined and moved to the Wheaton Ice Arena’s Before Care. Participants will be notified the Thursday before each camp. Wheaton Sports Pavilion 43798 6-13yrs 5 Classes $50 6/18-6/22 8 am-9 am 43879 6-13yrs 4 Classes $40 7/2-7/6 8 am-9 am 43801 6-13yrs 5 Classes $50 7/9-7/13 8 am-9 am 43802 6-13yrs 5 Classes $50 7/16-7/20 8 am-9 am 43804 6-13yrs 5 Classes $50 7/30-8/3 8 am-9 am 43805 6-13yrs 5 Classes $50 8/6-8/10 8 am-9 am 43881 6-13yrs 5 Classes $50 8/20-8/24 8 am-9 am 43880 6-13yrs 5 Classes $50 8/27-8/31 8 am-9 am

Week in the Park - Extended Care 5-6PM Extended Care for Week in the Park - If registration is below set minimum (5 children), care will be combined and moved to the Wheaton Ice Arena’s Extended Care. Participants will be notified the Thursday before each camp. Wheaton Sports Pavilion 43789 6-13yrs 5 Classes $50 6/18-6/22 5 pm-6 pm 43933 6-13yrs 4 Classes $40 7/2-7/6 5 pm-6 pm 43792 6-13yrs 5 Classes $50 7/9-7/13 5 pm-6 pm 43793 6-13yrs 5 Classes $50 7/16-7/20 5 pm-6 pm 43795 6-13yrs 5 Classes $50 7/30-8/3 5 pm-6 pm 43796 6-13yrs 5 Classes $50 8/6-8/10 5 pm-6 pm 43797 6-13yrs 5 Classes $50 8/20-8/24 5 pm-6 pm 43872 6-13yrs 5 Classes $50 8/27-8/31 5 pm-6 pm

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Cooking With KidsGet your appetite ready! Become a foodie, explore where your food comes from, learn basic cooking skills, create your own lunch in this culinary arts camp for kids. Chef Serge, Executive chef and owner of Pure Kitchen Culinary Concept will introduce prominent cuisines from around the world and inspire your culinary creativity. Each day not only will you enjoy the bounty from your cooking efforts, but take part in some down time exploring the gardens, crafting, and planting a container garden to take home. Brookside Gardens 44389 7-12yrs 5 Classes $300 3/26-3/30 9 am-3:30 pm

Cooking With Kids Extended Care Brookside Gardens 44392 7-12yrs 5 Classes $80 3/26-3/30 3:30 pm-5:30 pm

Spring Discovery Camp LGNCCome outside and discover how nature awakes during Spring Break! Explore the many creatures that are stirring and plants that are budding as Cabin John park greets the warmer weather. Bring your rain boots and rain gear and join us for some wet, muddy, fantastic spring break fun and exploration! Locust Grove Nature Center 44230 6-10yrs 5 Classes $350 3/26-3/30 9 am-3:30 pm

Spring Discovery Camp Extended Care LGNC Locust Grove Nature Center 44238 6-10yrs 5 Classes $80 3/26-3/30 3:30 pm-5:30 pm

Spring Discovery Camper Assistant LGNCCampers don’t have to “age-out” anymore- now they can start learning responsibility and the skills necessary to become a confident and competent camp counselor. Camper Assistants will work with Naturalists and Counselors to develop leadership and group management skills. They will spend most of the day with younger campers, gaining experience with different activities from arts and crafts to nature exploration. This is restricted to former LGNC campers and only two spots are available for each session so sign up now! Locust Grove Nature Center 44236 13-15yrs 5 Classes $300 3/26-3/30 9 am-3:30 pm

¡Bienvenidos a la Primavera!¡Bienvenidos a la Primavera! ¡Llegó la primavera! Ven a Meadowside Nature Center para darle la bienvenida a los animales y plantas que se refugiaban durante invierno. Participarás en juegos y actividades para conocer las criaturas en su regreso a los senderos del centro. Además, observaremos las plantas y sus flores mientras despiertan de su larga siesta. ¡Exploremos juntos! Escoja entre medio dia o dia entero *Reducción de tarifas de 50% es posible-por favor llame a 301-258-4030 Meadowside Nature Center 44285 6-10yrs 4 Classes $200 3/26-3/29 9 am-3:30 pm 44284 6-10yrs 4 Classes $100 3/26-3/29 9 am-Noon

Spring Break Golf CampWhat a fun way to spend Spring Break! Monday through Thursday at the Driving Range, campers will learn how to putt, chip, pitch, drive and use irons and woods with the help of a Montgomery County Golf Academy instructor. On Friday, we’ll play a 9-hole tournament at Needwood Golf Course (Friday’s hours 8:30am-1pm). Fee includes instruction, tees, Golf balls, and transportation on Friday. South Germantown Driving Range 43911 6-13yrs 5 Classes $210 3/26-3/30 9 am-Noon

Spring Break Ice Skating CampJoin us for a whole week of springtime fun at Cabin John Ice or Wheaton Ice Arena! Your kids will enjoy a 30-minute ice skating lesson each day with a professional skating coach, open skating time to practice your new skills, arts & crafts activities, outdoor activities, and much more. Skaters are grouped according to age and ability. Rental skates are included, or campers may bring their own skates. Please bring a non-perishable lunch, snack and water bottle each day. Cabin John Ice Rink 37787 6-12yrs 5 Classes $295 3/26-3/30 9 am-5 pm

Wheaton Ice Arena 42000 6-12yrs 5 Classes $265 3/26-3/30 9 am-5 pm

Spring Break Tennis CampTake time over spring break to develop your tennis game in this fun and challenging 5-day camp. Children will be grouped by age and experience. Using personal instruction, group games, and drills, we’ll teach beginning and intermediate level players all the fundamentals: forehand, backhand and overhead strokes, serves and volleys, scorekeeping, names and meanings of the lines, and more. Add some footwork drills and cardio exercise, and your inner champion is sure to emerge! Sneakers are a must. Please bring a non-perishable lunch, snacks for break time, and a refillable water bottle each day. Pauline Betz Addie Tennis 43932 6-12yrs 5 Classes $270 3/26-3/30 9 am-5 pm

Wheaton Indoor Tennis 43669 6-12yrs 5 Classes $270 3/26-3/30 9 am-5 pm

Spring Break Week in the ParkJoin us this Spring Break at the Wheaton Sports Pavilion for the camp of a lifetime! Each day, campers will enjoy the freedom of the outdoors by taking nature walks through the beautiful areas of Wheaton Regional Park. During the week, camp will participate in two Public Skate Sessions at the Wheaton Ice Arena and enjoy rides on the Miniature Train and Carousel (weather permitting of course!). Campers will participate in fun camp games, songs, arts and crafts and much more. Campers will be extremely active, so plan to wear your most comfortable walking or athletic shoes. For more information on Camp Schedules, please email [email protected] Wheaton Sports Pavilion 43942 6-13yrs 5 Classes $260 3/26-3/30 9 am-5 pm

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Nature, Science & Outdoor Fun Camps Needwood Mansion Archaeology Leadership Training WorkshopWant to become an awesome camp counselor and get hands-on archaeological experience? Sign up for this five day workshop! You will learn the basics in archaeological methods, get CPR Training and create and plan camp activities. Pair this training with the Archaeology Camper Assistant Program to earn SSL Hours (Archaeology Camp, Archaeology Detectives and Road Trippin’ Camp Assistants) Be ready to dig into the real thing! You’ll be prepared to work with campers and have the chance to practice your leadership and group management skills. Needwood Mansion 44327 14-18yrs 5 Classes $300 6/18-6/22 8:30 am-3:30 pm

Archaeology Leadership Training Workshop - Extended Care 44364 14-18yrs 5 Classes $100 6/18-6/22 3:30 pm-5:30 pm

Archaeology Camp for ChildrenFind out what it takes to be an archaeologist! Here’s your chance to work alongside the Parks’ archaeologist and get hands on experience with mapping, soil identification, and artifact processing. Each week we’ll take a field trip

to a different historic site, and weather permitting, do some real archaeological exploring! Camp fulfills most of the requirements for the Boy Scout Archaeology Merit Badge. Email Heather.Bouslog@ MontgomeryParks.org for more information. Needwood Mansion 44328 10-12yrs 5 Classes $300 6/25-6/29 9 am-3 pm 44332 10-12yrs 5 Classes $300 7/16-7/20 9 am-3 pm 44333 10-12yrs 5 Classes $300 7/30-8/3 9 am-3 pm

Archaeology Camp for Children - Extended CareKids can practice their atlatl skills (a prehistoric weapon), go on a scavenger hunt, or take a paddleboat ride on Lake Needwood, play a board game, and more during this supervised free time. Needwood Mansion 44351 10-12yrs 5 Classes $100 6/25-6/29 3 pm-5:30 pm 44352 10-12yrs 5 Classes $100 7/16-7/20 3 pm-5:30 pm 44354 10-12yrs 5 Classes $100 7/30-8/3 3 pm-5:30 pm

Road Trippin’ to the PastJoin the Montgomery Parks Archaeologists as we take to the road! Come with us as we experience the Underground Railroad Experience Trail at Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park in Sandy Spring, or follow in the footsteps of a Union soldier along the Potomac. Tuesdays and Thursdays, we will explore the local area-on Wednesdays, we’ll trek a little further to see places like the Jefferson Patterson Archaeological Park in Calvert County or the battlefields of Gettysburg. Note: Wednesday’s class starts at 8 am and ends at 4 pm. Needwood Mansion 44341 9-12yrs 5 Classes $325 7/9-7/13 9 am-3 pm 44342 9-12yrs 5 Classes $325 8/20-8/24 9 am-3 pm 44343 9-12yrs 5 Classes $325 8/27-8/31 9 am-3 pm

Road Trippin’ to the Past - Extended Care Needwood Mansion 44344 9-12yrs 5 Classes $100 7/9-7/13 3 pm-5:30 pm 44345 9-12yrs 5 Classes $100 8/20-8/24 3 pm-5:30 pm 44347 9-12yrs 5 Classes $100 8/27-8/31 3 pm-5:30 pm

Archaeology Camp Assistant ProgramPrerequisite: Archaeology Leadership Training Workshop Camp Assistant program runs from 6/25 - 8/3 and 8/20 - 8/31--pick from the camps listed below. Prerequisite: Archaeology Leader Training Workshop Practice what you learned in the Archaeology Leader Training Workshop! Earn SSL hours! Work with the Park Archaeologists to hone your leadership and management skills. Archaeology Camp Assistants will spend the day with younger campers,

assisting and instructing them in a variety of activities. Assistants will have the opportunity to ask questions and get feedback in our counselors’ afternoon roundtables. This program is restricted to those who have taken the Archaeology Leader Training Workshop and there are only 4 spots available for the camp sessions listed below. So sign up now!

Archaeology Camp for Children Assistant Needwood Mansion 44350 14 &up 5 Classes $250 6/25-6/29 8:30 am-3:30 pm 44367 14 &up 5 Classes $250 7/16-7/20 8:30 am-3:30 pm 44368 14 &up 5 Classes $250 7/30-8/3 8:30 am-3:30 pm

Archaeology Camp Assistant - Extended Care Needwood Mansion 44374 14 &up 5 Classes $100 6/25-6/29 3:30 pm-5:30 pm 44375 14 &up 5 Classes $100 7/16-7/20 3:30 pm-5:30 pm 44369 14 &up 5 Classes $100 7/30-8/3 3:30 pm-5:30 pm

Road Trippin’ to the Past Camp Assistant Needwood Mansion 44380 14 &up 5 Classes $275 7/9-7/13 8:30 am-3:30 pm 44381 14 &up 5 Classes $275 8/20-8/24 8:30 am-3:30 pm 44382 14 &up 5 Classes $275 8/27-8/31 8:30 am-3:30 pm

Road Trippin’ to the Past Camp Assistant - Extended Care Prerequisite: Archaeology Leader Training Workshop Needwood Mansion 44383 14 &up 5 Classes $100 7/9-7/13 3:30 pm-5:30 pm 44384 14 &up 5 Classes $100 8/20-8/24 3:30 pm-5:30 pm 44385 14 &up 5 Classes $100 8/27-8/31 3:30 pm-5:30 pm

Archaeology Detectives Camp Assistant Needwood Mansion 44376 14 &up 5 Classes $200 7/2-7/6 8:30 am-3:30 pm 44377 14 &up 5 Classes $250 7/23-7/27 8:30 am-3:30 pm


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Archaeology DetectivesFind out what it takes to be an archaeologist! Uncover the past as you look for clues past peoples left behind! Campers will discover how archaeologists piece together the evidence from the past as they investigate the landscape around them; campers will get hands-on experience learning about excavation and artifact identification. Each week we’ll take a field trip to a historical site. Needwood Mansion 44335 6-9yrs 4 Classes $240 7/2-7/6 9 am-3 pm 44336 6-9yrs 5 Classes $300 7/23-7/27 9 am-3 pm

Archaeology Detectives - Extended Care Needwood Mansion 44362 6-9yrs 4 Classes $80 7/2-7/6 3 pm-5:30 pm 44340 6-9yrs 5 Classes $100 7/23-7/27 3 pm-5:30 pm

Archaeology Detectives Camp Assistant - Extended Care Prerequisite: Archaeology Leader Training Workshop Needwood Mansion 44378 14 &up 5 Classes $75 7/2-7/6 3:30 pm-5:30 pm 44379 14 &up 5 Classes $100 7/23-7/27 3:30 pm-5:30 pm

Brookside Gardens National Pollinator Week - Pollinator Party and

Garden CampWhat better fun than to have a party and celebration every day during National Pollinator Week? Each day we will explore and learn about plants and pollinators plus go behind the scenes and tour our “Wings of Fancy”

live butterfly exhibit! Plant a pollinator garden, explore garden areas, go on a scavenger hunt, play fun games, make garden crafts, and meet new friends! Brookside Gardens 44393 7-12yrs 5 Classes $300 6/18-6/22 9 am-3:30 pm

National Pollinator Week - Extended Care 44394 7-12yrs 5 Classes $80 6/18-6/22 3:30 pm-5:30 pm

Garden Art and Science What is the similarity between an Artist and a Scientist you ask? Through hands on learning, close observations, fun science experiments, free play, and creative natural art projects your imagination will soar as you discover how art and science are intertwined in the fascinating world of plants and nature. Brookside Gardens 44390 7-12yrs 5 Classes $300 6/25-6/29 9 am-3:30 pm

Garden Art and Science - Extended Care 44391 7-12yrs 5 Classes $80 6/25-6/29 3:30 pm-5:30 pm

Garden Eco Explorers CampWe are pleased to be a location for a ClubSciKidz summer camp. Join Ecologist Stacy Small Lorenz in a fun-filled camp exploring ecology throughout the gardens. Through stories, songs, walks, and nature discovery be fascinated each day learning about garden science, ecology, plants and critters! Explore different habitats, conduct science experiments and gain an appreciation for citizen science. Brookside Gardens 44397 7-12yrs 5 Classes $315 7/9-7/13 9 am-3:30 pm

Garden Eco Explorers - Extended Care44398 7-12yrs 5 Classes $80 7/9-7/13 3:30 pm-5:30 pm

Garden Fairies and Gnomes Do your children love fairy tales and flowers? This camp will spark their imagination, encourage creativity, and teach them an appreciation for nature and growing things. We will make fairy and gnome gardens, learn about flowers and fun plant lore, meet new friends, make crafts, and play fun garden games. Brookside Gardens 44395 6-9yrs 5 Classes $300 7/16-7/20 9 am-3:30 pm

Garden Fairies and Gnomes Extended Care 44396 6-9yrs 5 Classes $80 7/16-7/20 3:30 pm-5:30 pm

Farms, Food, Fun & Sun Give your child a taste of the simpler, more natural (and delicious) time with this camp. We’ll visit working farms, a farmer’s market, take a cooking class, and plant our own container herb garden to take home. Bonus: We’ll tour the Herr’s snack factory in Nottingham, Pennsylvania and see how potatoes become chips! Brookside Gardens 44399 7-12yrs 5 Classes $315 7/23-7/27 9 am-3:30 pm

Farms, Food, Fun & Sun - Extended Care 44400 7-12yrs 5 Classes $80 7/23-7/27 3:30 pm-5:30 pm

Botanical Art CampThis camp will give your child the opportunity to experience nature in a creative way. Campers will learn different techniques of observations and fieldwork. They will collect and make pressed plant specimens, then sketch, draw and paint what they’ve found. Sketchbook, media choices, and matting for one piece of artwork included. Brookside Gardens 44401 7-12yrs 5 Classes $165 7/30-8/3 9 am-12:30 pm

Black Hill Visitor Center Babes in the Park CampLearn about the natural world through crafts, stories and hikes in this week-long nature camp for young children (ages 2 1/2-5) and their grown-up. Together you’ll go fishing, enjoy a pontoon boat ride, hike in the woods, and use nets in the meadow to catch butterflies and insects. Please bring a picnic lunch for each day. Register the child only - no fee for the accompanying adult. FOBH $145 Black Hill Visitor Center 44120 2 1/2-5yrs 5 Classes $150 6/11-6/15 9:30 am-1 pm

Survival Skills Camp - Following Ancient PathwaysFor thousands of years, our ancestors not only survived but thrived in the natural world - without any of our modern gadgets and conveniences. Could you do the same? Join us to learn how to make natural shelters, find and prepare water and food, and create fire without matches! Learn how our ancestors used the materials and tools of nature, and how nature can supply what you need to

survive in today’s fast-paced world. Get ready to be outside, get dirty, and have fun! Campers need to be mature and focused since they will be learning to work with fire and knives during camp. FOBH $295 Black Hill Visitor Center 44122 12-17yrs 5 Classes $300 6/25-6/29 9 am-3:30 pm



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River Adventures Kayak CampThis beginning kayaking camp is the perfect way to connect with nature, get fit, gain confidence, and make friends! Certified kayak instructors will use American Canoe Association-approved curriculum to teach proper equipment use, safety, basic strokes, boat control, water rescues, and more! On the first day of camp, we’ll kayak the gentle waters of Little Seneca Lake. On the other three days, we’ll kayak on local rivers like the Potomac and Monocacy Rivers. Fee includes kayak, personal flotation devices (PFD’s), and all other necessary equipment. Campers must be able to swim and tread water for one minute. Camp will not meet on Wednesday, July 4. FOBH $250 Black Hill Visitor Center 44123 12-17yrs 4 Classes $255 7/2-7/6 8:30 am-5 pm

Nature Architects Erect a tower, build a boat, make a mud pie...it’s time to let your inner architect out! Campers will join a park naturalist to venture into different park habitats to design and construct things using natural objects. Give your child’s imagination room to roam this summer. This will be a very active camp, full of dirty, muddy fun! FOBH $295 Black Hill Visitor Center 44125 6-9yrs 5 Classes $300 7/9-7/13 9 am-3:30 pm

Nature Architects - Extended Care 44124 6-9yrs 5 Classes $80 7/9-7/13 3:30 pm-5:30 pm

Beginning Fishing CampEnjoy a week of fishing fun and adventure while learning how, when, and where to catch freshwater fish. We’ll fish Little Seneca Lake first to get some experience, and then travel to waters outside of the park for new challenges. Park naturalists will provide expert, hands-on instruction on balanced tackle, live bait, artificial lure selection, knots, casting, and the latest fishing techniques. We’ll send out an itinerary and equipment list prior to camp. The camp fee includes all bait and a well-equipped tackle pack with a variety of lures and hooks perfect for the beginning angler. Campers must provide their own rod and spin cast reel. FOBH $310 Black Hill Visitor Center 44126 11-15yrs 5 Classes $315 7/16-7/20 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Wild About Water Camp It’s a week of water-filled fun! Plan to get wet (and muddy) as we explore our bit of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. We’ll compare fresh and saltwater habitats through hands-on experiences like sampling for water-dwelling animals and performing simple water tests. Field trips will take us to see where our water

comes from, how water is treated after we use it, and on a visit to the Chesapeake Bay. We’ll also spend time boating and fishing as we learn all about water, the plants and animals that live there, and how to better care for our watershed. FOBH $295 Black Hill Visitor Center 44128 9-11yrs 5 Classes $300 7/23-7/27 9 am-3:30 pm

Wild About Water Camp - Extended Care44127 9-11yrs 5 Classes $80 7/23-7/27 3:30 pm-5:30 pm

Advanced Fishing CampPrerequisite: Completion of Beginning Fishing Camp, or experience with overhead and sidearm casting, mastery of at least one reliable knot to attach tackle to line, and ability to rig plastic worms and grubs to jig heads. Now for the fun stuff - how to outsmart the fish! This advanced fishing camp will focus on building skills and techniques to effectively use a wider variety of artificial lures, and better understand fish behavior and fishing strategies. Campers will also learn care, maintenance and selection of equipment. We’ll fish a wide variety of waters, both on and off-site. Fee includes a tackle pack with a variety of lures to use and take home. Campers must provide their own rod and spin cast reel. Participants 16 and up must purchase a Maryland State freshwater fishing license. FOBH $310 Black Hill Visitor Center 44129 12-17yrs 5 Classes $315 7/30-8/3 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Nature Child CampCultivate your child’s love of the outdoors by letting them spend a week hiking trails, splish-splashing in the creek, and catching insects and fish in Black Hill Regional Park. Discovery and exploration will lead to an understanding of how we are connected to the land and its creatures, and vice-versa. Campers will play in the great outdoors, meet people who work with natural resources and wildlife, make crafts, and take part in other activities that will benefit both body and mind. FOBH $295 Black Hill Visitor Center 44131 6-10yrs 5 Classes $300 8/6-8/10 9 am-3:30 pm

Nature Child Camp - Extended Care44130 6-10yrs 5 Classes $80 8/6-8/10 3:30 pm-5:30 pm

Nature Nerds Has your mind ever been blown by an awesome act of nature? Do you want to understand more about how nature works? Through play, exploration, and hands-on experiments, we’ll discover the secret workings of animals, plants, and water. We’ll meet and work alongside proud professional Nature Nerds like fisheries and wildlife scientists. We may even earn a Junior Naturalist Patch this week. Camp time will alternate between pre-planned activities and camper-led investigations. FOBH $295 Black Hill Visitor Center 44133 9-12yrs 5 Classes $300 8/13-8/17 9 am-3:30 pm

Nature Nerds - Extended Care 44132 9-12yrs 5 Classes $80 8/13-8/17 3:30 pm-5:30 pm

Nature Explorer CampEach day will present a new adventure! Campers will learn how to kayak, go fishing, hiking, and stream wading. Certified tree arborists will teach them how to climb trees like a pro! We’ll search for modern-day

treasure on a geo-caching excursion. Campers will also earn a Junior Naturalist badge. This camp is a great way to deepen your child’s connection to the natural world. FOBH $295 Black Hill Visitor Center 44135 9-11yrs 5 Classes $300 8/20-8/24 9 am-3:30 pm




Nature Explorer Camp - Extended Care44134 9-11yrs 5 Classes $80 8/20-8/24 3:30 pm-5:30 pm

Boats & Creeks & Tings Mini-CampDon’t miss the boat on the last week of summer! Campers will spend the first part of their day learning how to kayak or canoe or enjoy a relaxed ride on the pontoon. The second half of the day will be spent exploring the park’s streams and creeks. Fee includes kayak/ canoe, personal flotation devices (PFDs), and all other necessary equipment. Campers must be able to swim and tread water for one minute. FOBH $170 Black Hill Visitor Center 44136 10-13yrs 3 Classes $175 8/27-8/29 9 am-3:30 pm

Brookside Nature Center June Bugs CampYour preschooler will go bug-eyed with wonder as we explore and investigate nature through outdoor activities, arts and crafts, and games at Brookside Nature Center. Let them spread their wings and traipse the trails while getting to know the plants and animals who call Brookside Nature Center home. It’s a fun first day-camp experience for your little ‘June Bug’! Brookside Nature Center 43838 4-5yrs 5 Classes $160 6/11-6/15 9 am-12 pm

Trail Buddies Camp Hand-in-hand, parents and their children will explore, laugh, play and learn about their natural world! Water play, building with nature and animal antics will keep parents and children busy. Whether it’s a ‘messy moment’ or animal movement warm-ups you’ll enjoy a balance of free play, organized games, story

time and simple crafts with your best little trail buddy! Brookside Nature Center 43857 3-5yrs 5 Classes $160 6/25-6/29 9 am-12 pm

Nature’s LaboratoryDo your kids question everything, love nature and enjoy experiments? Get them into Nature’s Laboratory! Our ‘lab’ will be the meadows, trails and woodlands of Brookside Nature Center, where kid scientists will explore, observe and collect data, and try to solve some of nature?s many mysteries. They’ll dabble in botany, herpetology, ornithology and more using specialized tools and real scientific equipment. Brookside Nature Center 43849 6-11yrs 5 Classes $300 7/9-7/13 9 am-3:30 pm

Nature’s Laboratory - Extended Care43847 6-11yrs 5 Classes $40 7/9-7/13 8 am-9 am 43848 6-11yrs 5 Classes $80 7/9-7/13 3:30 pm-5:30 pm

Glow-in-the-Dark CampCome with us on an awesome adventure to discover the things that glow in the dark! We’ll explore the science behind things that emit light whether animal, plant or mineral and look for ways to mimic them and learn about our own limitations to “seeing” things. If you’ve thought you needed a nightlight this is the camp that might help you find one! Brookside Nature Center 43839 6-10yrs 5 Classes $300 7/16-7/20 9 am-3:30 pm

Glow-in-the-Dark - Extended Care 44044 6-10yrs 5 Classes $40 7/16-7/20 8 am-9 am 43843 6-10yrs 5 Classes $80 7/16-7/20 3:30 pm-5:30 pm

Tom Sawyer CampAh! Summertime - Tom Sawyer’s favorite season: School’s out, the Mississippi River is flowing gently, fishing’s good, and Aunt Polly’s inclined to forget about those bothersome chores. So what’ an imaginative child to do but seek adventure? In this camp we’ll re-enact some of Tom’s escapades from cane pole fishing, to whitewashing and hunting for treasure. We’ll also learn about rural life in the 1840s, America’s pre-industrial age, when most things were still handmade and self-sufficiency was the norm. We’ll do a bit of tin smithing, leatherworking, wood carving, and maybe even build a raft! In the playful spirit of Mark Twain, (who never quite grew up), come join us! Brookside Nature Center 43854 6-10yrs 5 Classes $300 7/23-7/27 9 am-3:30 pm

Tom Sawyer - Extended Care43856 6-10yrs 5 Classes $40 7/23-7/27 8 am-9 am 43855 6-11yrs 5 Classes $80 7/23-7/27 3:30 pm-5:30 pm

Creek Week at Brookside Nature Center From small streams to the Chesapeake Bay, water is home to many plants and animals. Come investigate the wonders of water! We’ll explore the streams and ponds at Brookside Nature Center, and hike to Pine Lake and the Northwest Branch to find out how these bodies of water were formed and who lives there. We’ll scout for frogs, fish, ducks and dragonflies, and learn how to catch, identify and safely release other aquatic critters. It will be a wet and wonderful week! Brookside Nature Center 43840 6-11yrs 5 Classes $300 7/30-8/3 9 am-3:30 pm

Creek Week at BNC - Extended Care 43841 6-10yrs 5 Classes $40 7/30-8/3 8 am-9 am 43842 6-10yrs 5 Classes $80 7/30-8/3 3:30 pm-5:30 pm

Naturally Creative - Birds!Did you know that birds can be artists? In our week of crazy creativity, we’ll explore the many ways birds are artists and can be used to inspire and form artwork, from painting with feathers and air, to building nests, and making paints with eggs. Our avian activities will teach us about forces of flight and balance to help create mobiles and develop an appreciation for these amazing animal artists. Brookside Nature Center 43853 6-10yrs 5 Classes $300 8/6-8/10 9 am-3:30 pm

Naturally Creative - Extended Care43850 6-10yrs 5 Classes $40 8/6-8/10 8 am-9 am 43851 6-10yrs 5 Classes $80 8/6-8/10 3:30 pm-5:30 pm



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Spineless Wonders!Celebrate insects and other invertebrates - from beetles and butterflies to snails and centipedes! We’ll use different tools of the entomologists to capture and release bugs in the meadow and aquatic critters in the stream, and search for our spineless friends in the woods. Enjoy five days of buggy bliss as we come to understand the importance of insects through outdoor exploration, crafts and games. Brookside Nature Center 43906 6-10yrs 5 Classes $300 8/13-8/17 9 am-3:30 pm

Spineless Wonders - Extended Care43908 6-10yrs 5 Classes $40 8/13-8/17 8 am-9 am 43909 6-10yrs 5 Classes $80 8/13-8/17 3:30 pm-5:30 pm

Camper Assistant at Brookside Nature CenterSummer campers don’t have to “age-out” at Brookside Nature Center! Our Camper Assistant program will provide training in skills necessary to become competent and confident counselors. Camper Assistants will work with camp teachers and naturalists to develop leadership and group management skill. They will spend most of the day with younger campers, gaining experience with different activities from arts and crafts projects to hiking and way-finding. This is restricted to former BNC campers and there are only two spots available for the indicated camp sessions so sign up now! Registration is taken by application only. Please contact Brookside Nature Center for an application. 301-962-1482

Nature’s Laboratory Camper Assistant43844 12-13yrs 5 Classes $300 7/9-7/13 8:30 am-4 pm

Glow-in-the-Dark Camper Assistant43846 12-13yrs 5 Classes $300 7/16-7/20 8:30 am-4 pm

Tom Sawyer Camper Assistant43858 12-13yrs 5 Classes $300 7/23-7/27 8:30 am-4 pm

Creek Week Camper Assistant43845 12-13yrs 5 Classes $300 7/30-8/3 8:30 am-4 pm

Naturally Creative Camper Assistant43852 12-13yrs 5 Classes $300 8/6-8/10 8:30 am-4 pm

Locust Grove Nature Center Spineless Wonders Camper Assistant Locust Grove Nature Center 43907 12-13yrs 5 Classes $300 8/13-8/17 8:30 am-4 pm

Nature Film CampHow do films get made? What is a storyboard? How do you edit a film? Spend a week making your own documentary from start to finish. Join us to learn how to design and document the natural subjects from our park system and film your animal stars in the wild. Campers will create their storyboard and then produce and direct their own films. On Friday they’ll upload their films to social media platforms to share their creative work with family and friends. This camp fills quickly, so sign up ASAP! Locust Grove Nature Center 44239 8-12yrs 5 Classes $400 6/25-6/29 9 am-3:30 pm

Nature Film Camp - Extended Care44237 8-12yrs 5 Classes $80 6/25-6/29 7 am-9 am 44240 8-12yrs 5 Classes $80 6/25-6/29 3:30 pm-5:30 pm

Nature Explorers Camp 1:Sticks,Stones,Water,Mud Nurture your child’s sense of wonder and curiosity with activities that help them connect to nature! Sneak through the trees, look for animals, seek out new adventures, and get creative in nature’s kitchen. Give your explorer a chance to uncover the wonders of the natural world through play, exploration, games & crafts! Each week, your child can expect some hiking, exploring, open-ended art, nature games, magical stories, and lots of unstructured nature play with the group! Locust Grove Nature Center 44241 4-5yrs 5 Classes $190 6/25-6/29 9 am-Noon

Hiking Trough History CampExplore a time before the invention of automobiles, cell phones, and pizza delivery in this weeklong trip into the past. We’ll rediscover the traditional skills, games, and crafts of a different historical era each day, from Pre-Columbian American Natives through the birth of our nation to a developing modern age. We’ll play at animal tracking, tinsmithing, letterboxing, and so much more!

Locust Grove Nature Center 44253 6-10yrs 4 Classes $280 7/2-7/6 9 am-3:30 pm

Hiking Trough History - Extended Care44254 6-10yrs 4 Classes $64 7/2-7/6 7 am-9 am 44255 6-10yrs 4 Classes $64 7/2-7/6 3:30 pm-5:30 pm



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Nature Explorers Camp 2: Imagine, Invent, ExploreNurture your child’s sense of wonder and curiosity with activities that help them connect to nature! Sneak through the trees, look for animals, seek out new adventures, and get creative in nature’s kitchen. Give your explorer a chance to uncover the wonders of the natural world through play, exploration, games & crafts! Each week, your child can expect some hiking, exploring, open-ended art, nature games, magical stories, and lots of unstructured nature play with the group! Locust Grove Nature Center 44242 4-5yrs 5 Classes $190 7/9-7/13 9 am-Noon

Park Safari CampExplore the hidden treasures of Montgomery County’s park system by trail and water on a weeklong Safari Camp. Tour Little Seneca Lake in search of beaver lodges and hike the scenic and challenging Billy Goat Trail along the banks of the Potomac River. Campers will visit a different facility every day offering new adventures and hiking challenges. Locust Grove Nature Center 44256 9-12yrs 5 Classes $400 7/9-7/13 9 am-3:30 pm

Park Safari Camp - Extended Care44259 9-12yrs 5 Classes $80 7/9-7/13 3:30 pm-5:30 pm 44258 9-12yrs 5 Classes $80 7/9-7/13 7 am-9 am

Lost! Wilderness Survival CampThink you have what it takes? In this action-packed adventure that closely follows a storyline, you and your friends must work together to survive in the wilderness. You’ll build your confidence outdoors by meeting daily challenges to find food, water and shelter. Can you identify wild edible plants? Build a solar still to purify drinking water? Start a fire without matches? We’ll learn together through fiercely fun games and collaborative activities. Locust Grove Nature Center 44264 6-10yrs 5 Classes $350 7/16-7/20 9 am-3:30 pm

Lost! Camp - Extended Care44265 6-10yrs 5 Classes $80 7/16-7/20 7 am-9 am 44266 6-10yrs 5 Classes $80 7/16-7/20 3:30 pm-5:30 pm

Nature Explorers Camp 3: Flutter,Hop,Slither,RunNurture your child’s sense of wonder and curiosity with activities that help them connect to nature! Sneak through the trees, look for animals, seek out new adventures, and get creative in nature’s kitchen. Give your explorer a chance to uncover the wonders of the natural world through play, exploration, games & crafts! Each week, your child can expect some hiking, exploring, open-ended art, nature games, magical stories, and lots of unstructured nature play with the group! Locust Grove Nature Center 44245 4-5yrs 5 Classes $190 7/23-7/27 9 am-Noon

Water Adventure CampWater Adventure Camp explores Montgomery Park’s lakes and rivers. Trips include daily hikes along scenic rivers and boat tours to learn about the animals, foliage and birds that call our waterways home. Outings are planned daily each focusing on different themes. Bring water boots for some outdoor fun. Locust Grove Nature Center 44257 9-12yrs 5 Classes $400 7/23-7/27 9 am-3:30 pm

Water Adventure Camp - Extended Care44260 9-12yrs 5 Classes $80 7/23-7/27 7 am-9 am 44261 9-12yrs 5 Classes $80 7/23-7/27 3:30 pm-5:30 pm


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Nature, Science & Outdoor Fun Camps Into the Woods - Fairytale Fantasy CampOnce upon an enchanted wood, campers made magic wherever they could, through music, drama, and dance galore, they fought dragons, found fairies and played outdoors! Join us for this arts-based fairytale camp. Learn the myths and legends of local wildlife and relive your favorite fairytales!

Locust Grove Nature Center 44262 6-10yrs 5 Classes $350 7/30-8/3 9 am-3:30 pm

Into the Woods - Extended Care 44267 6-10yrs 5 Classes $80 7/30-8/3 7 am-9 am 44268 6-10yrs 5 Classes $80 7/30-8/3 3:30 pm-5:30 pm

Lost Xtreme! Wilderness Survival CampOur most popular camp is back with exciting new challenges! Navigate a harsh and unforgiving landscape with adventure at every turn. You and your friends will learn additional skills to aid in your survival, such as how to shoot a bow and cook over a fire. Then you’ll work together to complete the ultimate backpacking experience. Includes an overnight trip at the adjacent McDonnell Campground on Thursday evening. Locust Grove Nature Center 44273 11-14yrs 5 Classes $400 8/6-8/10 9 am-3:30 pm

Lost Xtreme! - Extended Care 44270 11-14yrs 5 Classes $80 8/6-8/10 7 am-9 am 44269 11-14yrs 5 Classes $80 8/6-8/10 3:30 pm-5:30 pm

Nature Explorers Camp 4: Imaginations Gone Wild Nurture your child’s sense of wonder and curiosity with activities that help them connect to nature! Sneak through the trees, look for animals, seek out new adventures, and get creative in nature’s kitchen. Give your explorer a chance to uncover the wonders of the natural world through play, exploration, games & crafts! Each week, your child can expect some hiking, exploring, open-ended art, nature games, magical stories, and lots of unstructured nature play with the group! Locust Grove Nature Center 44246 4-5yrs 5 Classes $190 8/6-8/10 9 am-Noon

Creek Week at LGNC CampGet wet and go wild this summer with Creek Week! This water world summer camp will explore what lies beneath the surface of our local stream. Learn through games, demonstrations, experiments and play about the unique aspects of stream life and how to keep our streams healthy. Rain boots, a towel, and a change of clothes are required! Warning: You will get wet! Locust Grove Nature Center 44263 6-10yrs 5 Classes $350 8/13-8/17 9 am-3:30 pm

Creek Week LGNC - Extended Care 44271 6-10yrs 5 Classes $80 8/13-8/17 7 am-9 am 44272 6-10yrs 5 Classes $80 8/13-8/17 3:30 pm-5:30 pm

Camper Assistant at Locust Grove Nature CenterCampers don’t have to “age-out” anymore- now they can start learning responsibility and the skills necessary to become a confident and competent camp counselor. Camper Assistants will work with Naturalists and Counselors to develop leadership and group management skills. They will spend most of the day with younger campers, gaining experience with different activities from arts and crafts to nature exploration. This is restricted to former LGNC campers and only two spots are available for each session so sign up now!

Nature Explorers 1 Camper Assistant44243 12-13yrs 5 Classes $150 6/25-6/29 8:30 am-1 pm

Hiking Trough History Camper Assistant44249 12-13yrs 4 Classes $240 7/2-7/6 8:30 am-4 pm


Lost! Camper Assistant44250 12-13yrs 5 Classes $300 7/16-7/20 8:30 am-4 pm


Into the Woods Camper Assistant44251 12-13yrs 5 Classes $300 7/30-8/3 8:30 am-4 pm


Creek Week Camper Assistant44252 12-13yrs 5 Classes $300 8/13-8/17 8:30 am-4 pm

Meadowside Nature Center Wee Little Naturalists CampJoin us for some fun in the great outdoors! Come down to Meadowside Nature Center for a week filled with nature stories, activities, and crafts. We’ll learn about a new aspect of nature each day and meet real live animals! A parent or caregiver must stay with each child throughout this camp. Meadowside Nature Center 44276 3-5yrs 5 Classes $75 6/11-6/15 9:30 am-11 am 44274 3-5yrs 5 Classes $75 6/25-6/29 9:30 am-11 am

Wildlife Caretakers CampAnimal lovers, aspiring veterinarians, and naturalists won’t want to miss this camp! Campers will get firsthand experience in the care of Meadowside’s resident raptors, reptiles, amphibians, and insects. Join us for fun excursions to a variety of wildlife centers, including the zoo and an animal sanctuary, where our hosts will demonstrate animal care, feeding, and handling. During this week of walking in wildlife caretakers shoes, we will explore how human and animal lives intersect and what roles we play in this relationship. Meadowside Nature Center 44275 7-11yrs 5 Classes $365 6/18-6/22 9 am-3:30 pm



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Raptor CampRaptor Campers will spend the week learning about Maryland’s amazing eagles, hawks, falcons, vultures, and owls. We’ll learn basic raptor natural history, play predator/prey games, dissect an owl pellet, and look for nesting raptors in the wild as we hike the trails of Meadowside Nature Center to explore the habitats where these birds live. We’ll learn to identify common local species in the sky using binoculars and field guides, meet the resident birds, and help with the daily weighing of food to get a better understanding of how they live under human care. Meadowside Nature Center 44279 9-12yrs 5 Classes $365 6/25-6/29 9 am-3:30pm

Seeing and Writing Home-Nature Photography & Writing CampIt is said that “a picture is worth a thousand words,” and a well-crafted phrase can create an image as vivid as any photograph. We’ll explore both of these crafts in Seeing Home/Writing Home. For campers who love reading and writing as well as nature, using the inspiration of the woods, trails, pond, and stream around Meadowside we’ll turn our nature observations into stories. With cameras, tablets, and even phones we’ll document what we see and explore using words and pictures to share our outdoor experiences with others. Plan to hike, splash, journal, photograph, draw (if you like), and express your own relationship in nature. Meadowside Nature Center 44280 13-15yrs 5 Classes $300 7/9-7/13 9 am-3:30 pm

American Girl Enjoy crafts, games, cooking and adventures that your favorite American Girl characters loved! You’ll have five days full of AG-inspired fun based on the lives of the characters Caroline (1812), Kit (1934) and Lanie (2010). Camp fee includes van transportation to local field trip sites. Camp meets at Meadowside Nature Center. Meadowside Nature Center

44277 8-11yrs 5 Classes $365 7/16-7/20 9 am-3:30 pm

Investigate! Citizen Science CampWhat is citizen science? Come and learn how to join a community of citizen scientists by participating in a variety of projects in which you will have the opportunity to collect and share real scientific data of the wildlife at Meadowside Nature Center. During the week you will work with different types of plants and animals, meet real scientists, and engage in hands-on science activities. SSL hours will be approved for some of our activities-if applicable. Meadowside Nature Center 44278 9-12yrs 5 Classes $300 7/16-7/20 9 am-3:30 pm

Rock Creek Animal Week You’ll be surprised at all the different animals that call Rock Creek Regional Park their home! Splash in the creek, poke around in the pond, hike, explore, play games, and create crafts, too. See animals up close and sharpen your observational skills as you look for animal signs and habitats. Meadowside Nature Center 44288 6-10yrs 5 Classes $300 7/23-7/27 9 am-3:30 pm

Rock Creek Animal Week - Extended Care 44290 6-10yrs 5 Classes $80 7/23-7/27 3:30 pm-5:30 pm

Animales del Parque Rock Creek¡Imagínate cuántos animales viven en el Parque Rock Creek del Condado Montgomery! Durante este campamento, vas a chapotear en el arroyo, explorar el estanque, caminar en el bosque, participar en juegos y crear artesanía, también. Ven a ver la naturaleza de cerca y mejorar tu poder de observar mientras buscamos huellas y hábitat de animales. Los niños deben poder conversar en español pero el campamento es bilingüe. This is a bilingual camp; children should have a command of conversational Spanish. *Reducción de tarifas de 50% es posible-por favor llame a 301-258-4030 Meadowside Nature Center 44291 6-10yrs 5 Classes $250 8/6-8/10 9 am-3:30 pm

Animales del Parque Rock Creek - Cuido Extendido 44310 6-10yrs 5 Classes $80 8/6-8/10 3:30 pm-5:30 pm

Eco Heroes Calling all heroes for the Earth! Everyone’s contribution matters, and in Eco Heroes Camp, you will learn real skills and habits to practice at home. Your family and peers will learn from your example, such as how to collect rainwater for the garden, how to compost, and how to make cool and useful crafts from re-used materials. Join us as we learn ecology-the balance of Earth’s elements and living things through games, activities, and eye-opening hikes around Meadowside Nature Center. Meadowside Nature Center 44311 8-11yrs 5 Classes $300 8/13-8/17 9 am-3:30 pm

Eco Heroes - Extended Care 44312 8-11yrs 5 Classes $80 8/13-8/17 3:30 pm-5:30 pm

Boy Scouts of America Merit Badge Bird StudyEarning your Bird Study merit badge is a great beginning to a fun and fulfilling lifelong hobby! Scouts will look for native birds at a local birding hotspot, learn about bird identification and calls, and more in this two-day class. Meadowside Nature Center 44281 10-17yrs 2 Classes $100 6/21-6/22 10 am-2:30 pm

Environmental Science Get a taste of what it is like to be an environmental scientist by making observations and carrying out experiments to investigate the natural world. Bring lunch and a refillable water bottle. Meadowside Nature Center 44283 10-17yrs 1 Classes $50 7/31-7/31 10 am-2:30 pm

Mammal StudyWhat do humans, cats, bats, and whales have in common? They’re all mammals! Learn the characteristics of our animal class in this hands-on workshop. We will work on all five requirements for this badge, including a project that will benefit some of the mammals in Rock Creek Regional Park. Meadowside Nature Center 44282 10-17yrs 1 Classes $50 8/1-8/1 10 am-2:30 pm


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INDEX: Parks Camps by AGETWO (2) Babes in the Park Camp, p.51

THREE (3) Trail Buddies Camp, p.53 Wee Little Naturalists, p.56

FOUR (4) June Bugs Camp, p.53Nature Explorers Camp 1: Sticks,Stones,Water,Mud, p.54Nature Explorers Camp 2: Imagine, Invent, Explore, p.54Nature Explorers Camp 3: Flutter,Hop,Slither,Run, p.55Nature Explorers Camp 4: Imaginations gone Wild, p.56Trail Buddies Camp, p.53Wee Little Naturalists, p.56

FIVE (5) June Bugs Camp, p.53Nature Explorers Camp 1: Sticks,Stones,Water,Mud, p.54Nature Explorers Camp 2: Imagine, Invent, Explore, p.54Nature Explorers Camp 3: Flutter,Hop,Slither,Run, p.55Nature Explorers Camp 4: Imaginations gone Wild, p.56Trail Buddies Camp, p.53Wee Little Naturalists, p.56

SIX (6) ¡Bienvenidos a la Primavera!, p.49Animales del Parque Rock Creek, p.57Archaeology Detectives, p.51Beginner/Intermediate Golf Camp, p.43Creek Week at Brookside Nature Center, p.53Creek Week at LGNC Camp, p.56Field Sports Camp, p.46Garden Fairies and Gnomes, p.51Glow-in-the-Dark Camp, p.53Golf and So Much More - Full Day, p.43Golf and So Much More - Half Day, p.43Hiking Through History Camp, p.54Ice Hockey Camp, p.45Ice Skating Summer Fun Camp, p.44Into the Woods- Fairytale Fantasy Camp, p.55Lost! Wilderness Survival Camp, p.55Naturally Creative - Birds!, p.53Nature Architects, p.52Nature Child Camp, p.52Nature’s Laboratory, p.53Rock Creek Animal Week, p.57Specialty Ice Camps, p.45-46

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Spineless Wonders!, p.54Spring Break Golf Camp, p.49Spring Break Ice Skating Camp, p.48Spring Break Tennis Camp, p.48Spring Break Week in the Park, p.48Spring Discovery Camp LGNC, p.48The ‘Cool’ Summer Ice Skating Camp, p.44Tom Sawyer Camp, p.53Week In the Park, p.48

SEVEN (7) ¡Bienvenidos a la Primavera!, p.49Animales del Parque Rock Creek, p.57Archaeology Detectives, p.51Beginner/Intermediate Golf Camp, p.43Botanical Art Camp, p.51Cooking With Kids, p.48Creek Week at Brookside Nature Center, p.53Creek Week at LGNC Camp, p.56Farms, Food, Fun and Sun, p.51Field Sports Camp, p.46Garden Art and Science, p.51Garden Eco Explorers Camp, p.51Garden Fairies and Gnomes, p.51Glow-in-the-Dark Camp, p.53Golf and So Much More - Full Day, p.43Golf and So Much More - Half Day, p.43Hiking Through History Camp, p.54Ice Hockey Camp, p.45Ice Skating Summer Fun Camp, p.44Into the Woods- Fairytale Fantasy Camp, p.55Lost! Wilderness Survival Camp, p.55National Pollinator Week - Pollinator Party and Garden Camp, p.51Naturally Creative - Birds!, p.53Nature Architects, p.52Nature Child Camp, p.52Nature’s Laboratory, p.53Rock Creek Animal Week, p.57Specialty Ice Camps, p.45-46Spineless Wonders!, p.54Spring Break Golf Camp, p.49Spring Break Ice Skating Camp, p.48Spring Break Tennis Camp, p.48Spring Break Week in the Park, p.48Spring Discovery Camp LGNC, p.48The ‘Cool’ Summer Ice Skating Camp, p.44Tom Sawyer Camp, p.53Week In the Park, p.48Wildlife Caretakers, p.56

EIGHT (8) ¡Bienvenidos a la Primavera!, p.49American Girl, p.57Animales del Parque Rock Creek, p.57Archaeology Detectives, p.51Beginner/Intermediate Golf Camp, p.43Botanical Art Camp, p.51Cooking With Kids, p.48Creek Week at Brookside Nature Center, p.53Creek Week at LGNC Camp, p.56Eco Heroes, p.57Farms, Food, Fun and Sun, p.51Field Sports Camp, p.46Garden Art and Science, p.51Garden Eco Explorers Camp, p.51Garden Fairies and Gnomes, p.51Glow-in-the-Dark Camp, p.53Golf and So Much More - Full Day, p.43Golf and So Much More - Half Day, p.43Hiking Through History Camp, p.54Ice Hockey Camp, p.45Ice Skating Summer Fun Camp, p.44Into the Woods- Fairytale Fantasy Camp, p.55

Lost! Wilderness Survival Camp, p.55National Pollinator Week - Pollinator Party and Garden Camp, p.51Naturally Creative - Birds!, p.53Nature Architects, p.52Nature Child Camp, p.52Nature Film Camp, p.52Nature’s Laboratory, p.53Outdoor Adventure Camp, p.46Rock Creek Animal Week, p.57Specialty Ice Camps, p.45-46Spineless Wonders!, p.54Spring Break Golf Camp, p.49Spring Break Ice Skating Camp, p.48Spring Break Tennis Camp, p.48Spring Break Week in the Park, p.48Spring Discovery Camp LGNC, p.48The ‘Cool’ Summer Ice Skating Camp, p.44Tom Sawyer Camp, p.53Totally Tennis, p.47Week In the Park, p.48Wildlife Caretakers, p.56

NINE (9) ¡Bienvenidos a la Primavera!, p.49American Girl, p.57Animales del Parque Rock Creek, p.57Archaeology Detectives, p.51Beginner/Intermediate Golf Camp, p.43Botanical Art Camp, p.51Cooking With Kids, p.48Creek Week at Brookside Nature Center, p.53Creek Week at LGNC Camp, p.56Eco Heroes, p.57Farms, Food, Fun and Sun, p.51Field Sports Camp, p.46Garden Art and Science, p.51Garden Eco Explorers Camp, p.51Glow-in-the-Dark Camp, p.53Golf and So Much More - Full Day, p.43Golf and So Much More - Half Day, p.43Hiking Through History Camp, p.54Ice Hockey Camp, p.45Ice Skating Summer Fun Camp, p.44Into the Woods- Fairytale Fantasy Camp, p.55Investigate! Citizen Science, p.57Lost! Wilderness Survival Camp, p.55National Pollinator Week - Pollinator Party and Garden Camp, p.51Naturally Creative - Birds!, p.53Nature Architects, p.52Nature Child Camp, p.52Nature Explorer Camp, p.54Nature Film Camp, p.52Nature Nerds, p.52Nature’s Laboratory, p.53Outdoor Adventure Camp, p.46Park Safari Camp, p.55Raptor Camp, p.56Road Trippin’ to the Past, p.50Rock Creek Animal Week, p.57Specialty Ice Camps, p.45-46Spineless Wonders!, p.54Spring Break Golf Camp, p.49Spring Break Ice Skating Camp, p.48Spring Break Tennis Camp, p.48Spring Break Week in the Park, p.48Spring Discovery Camp LGNC, p.48The ‘Cool’ Summer Ice Skating Camp, p.44Totally Tennis, p.47Tom Sawyer Camp, p.53Water Adventure Camp, p.55Week In the Park, p.48Wild About Water Camp, p.52Wildlife Caretakers, p.56

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INDEX: Parks Camps by AGE TEN (10) ¡Bienvenidos a la Primavera!, p.49American Girl, p.57Animales del Parque Rock Creek, p.57Archaeology Camp for Children, p.50Beginner/Intermediate Golf Camp, p.43Boats & Creeks & Things Mini-Camp, p.53Botanical Art Camp, p.51Boy Scout Merit Badges @ MNC, p.57Cooking With Kids, p.48Creek Week at Brookside Nature Center, p.53Creek Week at LGNC Camp, p.56Eco Heroes, p.57Farms, Food, Fun and Sun, p.51Field Sports Camp, p.46Garden Art and Science, p.51Garden Eco Explorers Camp, p.51Glow-in-the-Dark Camp, p.53Golf and So Much More - Full Day, p.43Golf and So Much More - Half Day, p.43Hiking Through History Camp, p.54Ice Hockey Camp, p.45Ice Skating Summer Fun Camp, p.44Into the Woods- Fairytale Fantasy Camp, p.55Investigate! Citizen Science, p.57Lost! Wilderness Survival Camp, p.55National Pollinator Week - Pollinator Party and Garden Camp, p.51Naturally Creative - Birds!, p.53Nature Child Camp, p.52Nature Explorer Camp, p.54Nature Film Camp, p.52Nature Nerds, p.52Nature’s Laboratory, p.53Outdoor Adventure Camp, p.46Park Safari Camp, p.55Raptor Camp, p.56Road Trippin’ to the Past, p.50Rock Creek Animal Week, p.57Specialty Ice Camps, p.45-46Spineless Wonders!, p.54Spring Break Golf Camp, p.49Spring Break Ice Skating Camp, p.48Spring Break Tennis Camp, p.48Spring Break Week in the Park, p.48Spring Discovery Camp LGNC, p.48The ‘Cool’ Summer Ice Skating Camp, p.44Tom Sawyer Camp, p.53Totally Tennis, p.47Water Adventure Camp, p.55Week In the Park, p.48Wild About Water Camp, p.52Wildlife Caretakers, p.56

ELEVEN (11) American Girl, p.57Archaeology Camp for Children, p.50Beginner/Intermediate Golf Camp, p.43Beginning Fishing Camp, p.52Boats & Creeks & Things Mini-Camp, p.53Botanical Art Camp, p.51Boy Scout Merit Badges @ MNC, p.57Cooking With Kids, p.48Creek Week at Brookside Nature Center, p.53Eco Heroes, p.57Farms, Food, Fun and Sun, p.51Field Sports Camp, p.46Garden Art and Science, p.51Garden Eco Explorers Camp, p.51Golf and So Much More - Full Day, p.43Golf and So Much More - Half Day, p.43

Ice Hockey Camp, p.45Ice Skating Summer Fun Camp, p.44Investigate! Citizen Science, p.57Lost Xtreme! Wilderness Survival Camp, p.56National Pollinator Week - Pollinator Party and Garden Camp, p.51Nature Explorer Camp, p.54Nature Film Camp, p.52Nature Nerds, p.52Nature’s Laboratory, p.53Outdoor Adventure Camp, p.46Park Safari Camp, p.55Raptor Camp, p.56Road Trippin’ to the Past, p.50Specialty Ice Camps, p.45-46Spring Break Golf Camp, p.49Spring Break Ice Skating Camp, p.48Spring Break Tennis Camp, p.48Spring Break Week in the Park, p.48Spring Discovery Camp LGNC, p.48The ‘Cool’ Summer Ice Skating Camp, p.44Totally Tennis, p.47Water Adventure Camp, p.55Week In the Park, p.48Wild About Water Camp, p.52Wildlife Caretakers, p.56

TWELVE (12) Advanced Fishing Camp, p.52Archaeology Camp for Children, p.50Beginner/Intermediate Golf Camp, p.43Beginning Fishing Camp, p.52Boats & Creeks & Things Mini-Camp, p.53Botanical Art Camp, p.51Boy Scout Merit Badges @ MNC, p.57Camper Assistant @ BNC, p. 54Cooking With Kids, p.48Creek Week Camper Assistant, p.54Farms, Food, Fun and Sun, p.51Field Sports Camp, p.46Garden Art and Science, p.51Garden Eco Explorers Camp, p.51Golf and So Much More - Full Day, p.43Golf and So Much More - Half Day, p.43Hiking Through History Camper Assistant, p.56Ice Hockey Camp, p.45Ice Skating Summer Fun Camp, p.44Into the Woods Camper Assistant, p.56Investigate! Citizen Science, p.57Lost Xtreme! Wilderness Survival Camp, p.56Lost! Camper Assistant, p.56National Pollinator Week - Pollinator Party and Garden Camp, p.51Nature Explorers Camper Assistant, p.56Nature Film Camp, p.52Nature Nerds, p.52Outdoor Adventure Camp, p.46Park Safari Camp, p.55Raptor Camp, p.56River Adventures Kayak Camp, p.52Road Trippin’ to the Past, p.50Specialty Ice Camps, p.45-46Spring Break Golf Camp, p.49Spring Break Ice Skating Camp, p.48Spring Break Tennis Camp, p.48Spring Break Week in the Park, p.48Survival Skills Camp - Following Ancient Pathways, p.51The ‘Cool’ Summer Ice Skating Camp, p.44Totally Tennis, p.47Water Adventure Camp, p.55Week In the Park, p.48

THIRTEEN (13) Advanced Fishing Camp, p.52Beginner/Intermediate Golf Camp, p.43Beginning Fishing Camp, p.52Boats & Creeks & Things Mini-Camp, p.53Boy Scout Merit Badges @ MNC, p.57Camper Assistant @ BNC, p. 54Creek Week Camper Assistant, p.54Field Sports Camp, p.46Golf and So Much More - Full Day, p.43Golf and So

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