Summer Camp
Arts and crafts, fun sport competitions, organized games, and special events with guest presenters. Kids enjoy a trip to the local pool for recreational swimming and a special event or field trip for each of the six weekly sessions. Weekly fee includes field trips, guest presenters, and swimming fees. Campers must be minimum age listed by first day of camp; and no older than the maximum age listed by the first day of camp.
Community Centers: Waldorf, Wade, Hanson Indian Head, Henson, La Plata, Somers
Ongoing Mon-Fri Jun 20-Jul 29 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
All Camps Age: 6-14 Resident Fee: $125/week; Non-Resident: $130 $40 Before OR After Care; $50 Before AND After Care
This is an introductory course for absolute beginners
Davis Recreation Ctr. (Waldorf)
Ages: 8-14 9:00A- 12:00P
Tu-F 07/05/16- 07/08/16
to establish a strong foundation and promote future success in Spanish learning for years of study.
Davis Recreation Ctr. (Waldorf)
Resident Fee: $90; Non-Resident: $95
M-Th 07/11/16- 07/14/16
Theater Camps for Kids
Henson Community Ctr. (Indian Head)
Ages: 6-14 9am-noon
Lights, Camera, Action! Learn basic acting techniques, fundamentals of public speaking, improvisational skill, how to prepare for an audition, cold readings, and other skills to ignite the acting bug. Camp sessions end with a final presentation for family and friends.
Davis Community Ctr.(Waldorf)
Resident Fee: $140/ea; Non-Resident: $145
8:00am-4:00p
Ages: 7-9 6/27/16- 07/01/16
Ages: 10-14 7/18/16- 07/22/16
Davis Community Ctr.(Waldorf)
Resident Fee: $140/ea; Non-Resident: $145
8:00am-4:00p
Ages: 7-9 6/27/16- 07/01/16
Ages: 10-14 7/18/16- 07/22/16
Flight Camp
Gadgets and kids have always gone hand and hand, and things that fly are no exception. Campers are introduced to rockets, remote controlled helicopters, and other things that fly under the careful eye of our staff.
Henson Community Ctr. (Indian Head)
Ages: 6-14 9am-noon
07/11/16- 07/14/16 & 07/25/16- 07/28/16
Resident Fee: $90/week; Non-Resident: $95
Jr. Chefs Camps
Once your chef straightens their hat, arranges their apron and gets familiar with their work station, the fun begins. In addition to guest presenters, staff will discuss kitchen safety, terminology, food groups and nutrition.
Somers Community Ctr. (La Plata)
Resident Fee: $90/week; Non-Resident: $95
Age: 6-9
9 a.m.-Noon 07/18/16- 07/21/16
Resident Fee: $90/week; Non-Resident: $95
Age: 6-9
9 a.m.-Noon 07/18/16- 07/21/16
Age:10-14
1-4 p.m. 07/25/16-07/28/16
1-4 p.m. 07/25/16-07/28/16
Art Camps
Ages 6-9
Your budding artist will be exposed to many mediums of expression. Water colors, pencil drawing, Robert Sabuda inspired pop-up cards, silhouettes, bisque flower vases, clay and more. This class gives each artist an opportunity to find their artistic passion and talent.
Somers Community Ctr. (La Plata)Ages 6-9
1:00P- 4:00P 07/18/16- 07/21/16
9:00A- 12:00P 07/25/16- 07/28/16
Resident Fee: $90; Non-Resident: $95
Ages 10-149:00A- 12:00P 07/25/16- 07/28/16
Resident Fee: $90; Non-Resident: $95
Force Inspiration Star Wars® Themed Day Camp
Use the FORCE of creativity during this Star Wars themed camp which includes a variety of creative activities to capture your child’s imagination. Children will develop their force in a range of Star Wars related activities. The curriculum has been designed to enable kids to learn how to draw their favorite Star Wars characters, act out famous scenes in fun drama sessions, play sports related Star Wars games, develop skills to spin light sabers and much more to further develop their interest and knowledge of Star Wars.
Davis Recreation Ctr. (Waldorf)
07/11/16- 07/15/16
Port Tobacco Recreation Ctr. (Port Tobacco)
08/08/16- 08/12/16
Ages 5-12 9:00A- 12:00P
Resident Fee: $90/session; Non-Resident: $95/session
Davis Recreation Ctr. (Waldorf)
07/11/16- 07/15/16
Port Tobacco Recreation Ctr. (Port Tobacco)
08/08/16- 08/12/16
Brick Inspiration Lego® Camp
Davis Recreation Ctr. (Waldorf) & Port Tobacco Recreation Ctr. (Port Tobacco)
Ages 5-12
Half Day Camps
Tu-F 1:00P- 4:00P Resident $72/Non Resident $77 07/05/16- 07/08/16
M-F 9:00A- 12:00P Resident $90/Non Resident $95 08/15/16- 08/19/16
M-F 1:00P- 4:00P Resident $90/Non Resident $95 08/15/16- 08/19/16
Full Day 9:00A- 4:00P
Our camp explores, science, technology, architecture, engineering and art concepts using LEGO® bricks. The children will design, build and light up an entire city comprising of tall buildings, bridges, roads, parks and railways and use batteries, bulbs, wires and switches to bring their creations alive. The possibilities are limited
only by their imagination.
Davis Recreation Ctr. (Waldorf) & Port Tobacco Recreation Ctr. (Port Tobacco)
Half Day Camps
Tu-F 1:00P- 4:00P Resident $72/Non Resident $77 07/05/16- 07/08/16
M-F 1:00P- 4:00P Resident $90/Non Resident $95 08/15/16- 08/19/16
Full Day 9:00A- 4:00P
Tu-F Resident $145/Non Resident $150 07/05/16- 07/08/16
M-F Resident $180/Non Resident $185 08/15/16- 08/19/16
Counselor-In-Training (2 sessions)
La Plata High School
A two week training program designed to offer young adults
Grades 9-12
06/27/16- 07/15/16
Resident Fee: $300; Non-Resident: $325
Session 2 9:00a-4:00a
Grades 10-12
07/11/16- 07/29/16
an opportunity to train and prepare for positions as camp counselors,
managers, or recreation leaders. Participants will receive
special training in what it takes to be a camp counselor by
learning teaching techniques, going on field trips, working with special needs campers, and becoming CPR and First Aid certified.
Davis Community Ctr. (Waldorf)
Session 1 9:00a-4:00pGrades 9-12
06/27/16- 07/15/16
Resident Fee: $300; Non-Resident: $325
Session 2 9:00a-4:00a
Grades 10-12
07/11/16- 07/29/16
Resident Fee: $300; Non-Resident: $325
Special Populations Camp Co-Op (click to download packet)
Designed for Charles County students with significant cognitive delay who are receiving special education services. Activities include arts and crafts, swimming, games, sports, life skills, and special field trips. Camp operates for six, one week sessions.
La Plata High School
Age: 5-21
Weekly Mon-Fri Jun 20-Jul 29
9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Fee: $185/wk