Summer Specialty Camps

Babysitting Basics
Learn how to find babysitting jobs, how to recognize age appropriate behavior, how to handle safety issues and what activities to do with the children. This program is certified by the American Health and Safety Institute.  Course will also include First Aid information and CPR certification. A certificate of completion will be issued to all who successfully complete the course. Instructor: Sheri Price
Grades 7 –10, $85 – 4 days
Kinder Farm Park (Comfort Station)
#183410 M/T/W/F 9:00am - 12:00pm Jun 16
#183420 Mon-Thu 9:00am - 12:00pm Jun 23
#183430 M/T/W/F 9:00am -12:00pm Jul 14
#183440 M/T/W/F 1:00 - 4:00pm Jul 14

Etiquette Camp
This program, designed and taught by Tad Pole Dreams, Good Manners Instruction, is guaranteed to make your children more successful in their relationships with adults, friends and family by showing how good manners DO make a difference! Games, crafts, and activities will emphasize the importance of good manners, including interview skills, telephone manners, thank you notes, table manners and much more.
Ages 7-13, $110 - 4 days
Severna Park HS (NEW LOCATION)                                                                         #183250 Mon-Thu 9:30 - 11:30am Jul 21
Crofton ES
#183260 Mon-Thu 9:30 - 11:30am Jul 28

Chess
Spend a week playing and learning about chess from the Silver Knights Chess coaches.  Our coaches are highly rated professional chess instructors. Campers are broken into groups based on skill level; we invite all levels of play from beginner to advance.  Activities include learning opening, tactics and endgames, studying master games, playing rated games against fellow students and analyzing the students’ games.  Campers will take short breaks for snacks and for fresh air every hour. Full day campers will eat lunch and enjoy recess from 12:00 – 1:00pm. Each child will receive a t-shirt and a tournament-style chess set.  Campers must provide their own snacks and drinks.
Ages 6 - 16, $300 for full day and $185 for half day
Shipley’s Choice ES
#183310 Mon-Fri 9:00am -12:00pm  Jun 23
#183320 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 4:00pm  Jun 23
North County Recreation Center
#183330 Mon-Fri 9:00am -12:00pm  Aug 4
#183340 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 4:00pm  Aug 4

Basic Blast-Off Rocketry Camps 
Become a model rocketeer!  Build, set-up and launch level 1 model rockets as a member of the National Association of Rocketry (NAR) and the Blast-Off Rocketry Club of Odenton.  Learn the principles of rocket flight and design and enjoy a visit to the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland.  Taught by Marc D’Arcangelis, an experienced model rocketeer and AACPS teacher.
Ages 8 -11, $210 – 1 week
Odenton ES
#186010 Mon-Fri 8:30am - 2:30pm  Jun 23
Odenton ES
#186020 Mon-Fri 8:30am - 2:30pm  Jul 14

Advanced Blast Off Camp
A challenging program for model rocketeers who have completed the Blast-Off Rocketry Camp and/or are members of NAR BORCO 642.  Activities include building and launching levels 2 and 3 model rockets and visiting the Udvar-Hazy Air and Space Museum at Dulles Airport in Sterling, Virginia.  Campers who attended basic camp last summer must renew their NAR membership prior to the start of camp. Taught by Marc D’Arcangelis, an experienced model rocketeer and AACPS teacher.
Ages 9 -12, $210 – 1 week
Odenton ES
#186030 Mon-Fri 8:30am - 2:30pm  Aug 4

Animal Adventure
Animal Adventure Camp is a hands-on science camp.  Kids will become familiar and comfortable with many animal species by studying and interacting with LIVE animals.  Our goal is for every camper to have an enjoyable week while gaining an understanding of the animal kingdom.  Participants must provide their own lunch and drink.
Ages 7-10, $275 – 1 week
St. Martins Church – 1120 Spa Road, Annapolis
#186050 Mon-Fri 8:30am - 3:30pm  Jul 7

CSI Camp
CSI Camp is a hands-on science camp. Students investigate, analyze and solve a crime using real forensic techniques and equipment.  Our goals are for every camper to have an enjoyable time working together to gain knowledge about crime scene investigation and participate in a mock trial. Participants must provide their own lunch and drink.
Ages 9 -12, $275 – 1 week
St. Martins Church – 1120 Spa Road, Annapolis
#186040 Mon-Fri 8:30am - 3:30pm  Jul 28

Movin’ and Groovin’ with Science
Investigate arches, egg shapes and geodesic domes and build your own “pasta scraper.”  Become a chemist for the day creating substances in the hands-on chemistry lab. Create a chromatography t-shirt to take home. Study photography by learning how a camera works, and much more!
Grades 2 - 5, $260  - 1 week
Belvedere ES
#183510 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jun 23
Shipley’s Choice ES
#183520 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jul 14
Davidsonville ES
#183530 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jul 28

The World Around Us
Children will learn about the things they encounter everyday.  By investigating their bones and their senses of taste, touch and smell children will understand how the parts of the body work together. The science of weather and music give the children a fun way to look at the world around them.
Ages 3 - 4, $155 - 1 week (half day)
Belvedere ES 
#183540 Mon-Fri 8:30 - 11:30am Jul 7
Shipley’s Choice ES
#183550 Mon-Fri 8:30 -11:30am Jul 21
Davidsonville ES
#183560 Mon-Fri 8:30 -11:30am Aug 4

Ooey, Gooey, Yummy
Children will use all of their senses to investigate the properties of magnets, lights and sounds. They will learn the properties of a polymer by making slime. Electricity will be a hair-raising experience with our Van De Graff machine and their eyes will be astounded by the optical illusions that are presented.  Grades K - 2, $155 - 1 week (half day)
Belvedere ES
#183570 Mon-Fri 12:00 - 3:00pm Jul 7
Shipley’s Choice ES
#183580 Mon-Fri 12:00 - 3:00pm Jul 21
Davidsonville ES
#183590 Mon-Fri 12:00 - 3:00pm Aug 4

About Our World: People and Places
Join us for a virtual journey around the world!  We’ll visit six inhabited continents to learn about some of the countries, languages and customs of the people who live there.  Students will make a project each day to remind them of their “travels”.
Ages 4 - 6, $185 – 1 week (half day)
Davidsonville ES
#186210 Mon-Fri 1:00 - 4:00pm  Jun 16
Severna Park HS (NEW LOCATION)
#186220 Mon-Fri 1:00 - 4:00pm Jun 23
Crofton ES
#186230 Mon-Fri 1:00 - 4:00pm Jul 7
North County Recreation Center
#186240 Mon-Fri 1:00 - 4:00pm Jul 14
Belvedere ES
#186250 Mon-Fri 1:00 - 4:00pm Jul 21
Shipley’s Choice ES
#186260 Mon-Fri 1:00 - 4:00pm Jul 28
Mayo ES 
#186270 Mon-Fri 1:00 - 4:00pm Aug 4

Technology Mania
This class combines several technologies to give the students an introduction to the digital world.  Using digital cameras, microscopes, robots and more, students will learn the skills necessary to investigate the scientific method, solve mysterious problems and create a multimedia presentation along the way.  Come discover and explore; the possibilities are endless.
Ages 6 - 9, $185 – 1 week (half day)
Davidsonville ES
#186310 Mon - Fri 9:00am – 12 noon  Jun 23
Severna Park HS (NEW LOCATION)
#186320 Mon - Fri 9:00am – 12 noon  Jul 7
Crofton ES
#186330 Mon - Fri 9:00am – 12 noon  Jul 14
North County Recreation Center
#186340 Mon - Fri 9:00am – 12 noon Jul 21
Belvedere ES
#186350 Mon - Fri 9:00am – 12 noon Jul 28
Shipley’s Choice ES
#186360 Mon - Fri 9:00am – 12 noon Aug 4

Clay and Animation
Put your child in the director’s chair to create their own clay animation movie.  Using age-appropriate software, students will film, add text, music, and voice to the images they create.  When the movie is complete, they can impress other students, teachers, friends and family with the movie on a CD of their own.
Ages 6 - 9, $185 – 1 week
Davidsonville ES
#186410 Mon-Fri  1:00 - 4:00pm  Jun 23
Severna Park HS (NEW LOCATION)
#186420 Mon-Fri  1:00 - 4:00pm Jul 7
Crofton ES
#186430 Mon-Fri  1:00 - 4:00pm Jul 14
North County Recreation Center
#186440 Mon-Fri  1:00 - 4:00pm Jul 21
Belvedere ES
#186450 Mon-Fri  1:00 - 4:00pm Jul 28
Shipley’s Choice ES
#186460 Mon - Fri  1:00 - 4:00pm Aug 4

NEW!
Dino Dig
Budding paleontologists learn about dinosaurs and the techniques used in extracting fossils in this hands-on class.  Go on your own fossil dig, assemble 3-D skeletons, and prepare your own research presentation.
Ages 7 - 10, $185 – 1 week (half day)
Davidsonville ES
#186510 Mon - Fri 9:00am – 12:00pm  Jun 16
Severna Park HS (NEW LOCATION)
#186520 Mon - Fri 9:00am – 12:00pm Jun 23
Crofton ES
#186530 Mon - Fri 9:00am – 12:00pm Jul 7
North County Recreation Center
#186540 Mon - Fri 9:00am – 12:00pm Jul 14
Belvedere ES
#186550 Mon - Fri 9:00am – 12:00pm Jul 21
Shipley’s Choice ES
#186560 Mon - Fri 9:00am – 12:00pm Jul 28
Mayo ES 
#186570 Mon - Fri 9:00am – 12:00pm Aug 4

Join us as we explore and prepare healthy foods from around the world. We will learn the importance of combining healthy food choices with some fun exercises, we’ll also make our own cookbooks and much, much more. This class is designed for the youngest of chefs and for children and parents who want to obtain a healthy lifestyle. Deliciously Nutritious will stimulate the children’s five senses and give them the basics they need to make healthy food choices. The children will be able to take what they learn from this course, apply it to both home and school and carry it throughout their lifetime. We eat what we cook, so snacks and lunch will be provided.
Ages 7 - 11, $165 - 1 week
Davidsonville ES
#183270 Mon - Fri   9:00am-3:00pm   Jun 16

A day camp experience that culminates in a performance Friday afternoon for family and friends to marvel!  Participants should bring lunch daily, a mid-morning snack will be provided.

Paint Me A Silly Story
Back by popular demand!  All new stories… This camp has been a hit for Abrakadoodle Artists!  Artists will settle in for an amazing week of silly stories and imaginative art.  In this session, popular illustrated books will be used to inspire our artists to develop their own characters, settings and stories. Each student will create their own hard cover book to tell exciting tales of wonder and imagination.  Aprons are provided during class; however, you should dress your child for “art class.” Students should bring a snack and drink each day.
Ages 4 - 6, $155 - 1 week
Davidsonville ES
#186610 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 12:00pm Jul 7
Severna Park HS (NEW LOCATION)
#186620 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 12:00pm Jul 14
Crofton  ES
#186630 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 12:00pm Jul 21
North County Recreation Center
#186640 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 12:00pm Jul 28

Artist of the Day
In this popular program, students focus on a different artist during each day of the week.  We’ll take an in-depth look at the time period in which the person lived and the evolution of their artistic styles throughout their careers. Highlighted artists include John James Audubon, Gustav Klimt, Norvel Morrisseau and others. Aprons are provided during class; however, you should dress your child for “art class.” Students should bring a snack and drink each day.
Ages 7 - 11, $155 – 1 week
Davidsonville ES
#186670 Mon-Fri 1:00 - 4:00pm Jul 7
Severna Park HS (NEW LOCATION)
#186680 Mon-Fri 1:00 - 4:00pm Jul 14
Crofton ES
#186690  Mon - Fri    1:00 - 4:00pm  Jul 21
North County Recreation Center
#186710  Mon - Fri   1:00 - 4:00pm  Jul 28

Wild Wild West
Join Abrakadoodle in the Wild, Wild West for a Rootin’,Tootin’, Doodlin’ good time!  We will create a pair of cowboy boots, wrangle a rattlesnake, have a powwow with the Indians and create an art adventure you won’t want to miss.  So get ready for super fun. Aprons are provided during class; however, you should dress your child for “art class.” Students should bring a snack and drink each day.
Ages 4 - 6, $155 - 1 week
Severna Park HS (NEW LOCATION)
#186650  Mon - Fri  9:00am - 12:00pm  Jul 14
North County Recreation Center
#186660  Mon - Fri  9:00am - 12:00pm  Jul 28

Food Glorious Food
We must really have been hungry as we planned this camp because it’s all about FOOD. In this yummy session, we’ll look at how fruits, vegetables and other foods have been used in art and then create our own artwork focusing on food.  Aprons are provided during class; however, you should dress your child for “art class.” Students should bring a snack and drink each day.
Ages 7 - 11, $155 - 1 week
Severna Park HS (NEW LOCATION)
#186720  Mon - Fri  1:00 - 4:00pm  Jul 14
North County Recreation Center
#186730  Mon - Fri  1:00 - 4:00pm  Jul 28

Princess Camp
It is the dance party your little princess has always dreamed about.  At Princess Camp you will become royalty.  Come learn age-appropriate dances, dress up and play princess.  You will create your own tiaras, wands and dress up as a royal princess.  Each princess will learn a basic dance and perform at the Royal Crowning Ceremony.  Don’t miss the fun.
Ages 3 - 8, $165 – 1 week
South County Recreation Center
#184410  Mon - Fri  9:00am - 12:00pm  Aug 4

Superhero Camp
Join forces with Spirit Unlimited to expand your child’s imagination and help them become the ultimate superhero.  Each Superhero will have the opportunity to pick out a costume of the day and make crafts that help them defeat the villains.  We will also keep the young hero active throughout the day with action packed activities and sports.
Ages 3 - 8, $165 – 1 week
South County Recreation Center
#184420 Mon - Fri  9:00am - 12:00pm   Aug 11

Dance the day away! Ballet, Jazz, Modern, and Drama techniques will be discussed and practiced during the week long sessions. Each day will focus on a different style of dance and time will be spent learning technique as well as choreography. Both sessions will be similar in schedule but will not be considered progressive. The choreography taught in week one may not be taught in week two; however, those who attend both sessions will build upon technique and grasp concepts more easily in the second week. Participants must bring their own water, lunches and snacks. Instructor: Shanita Wilkins.
Southern HS
Entering Grades 4 - 8, $125 - 1 week
#183470   Mon - Fri    8:00am - 5:00pm   Jul 7
#183480   Mon - Fri    8:00am - 5:00pm   Jul 14

Tae Kwon Do
Master the basics of this Olympic sport from the U.S. Tae Kwon Do Union’s teacher of the year, Chien Vuong. Learn discipline, self-control and respect for self and others. Work out in bare feet on Olympic mats.
Grades 1 - 6, $210 - 1 week
Vuong’s Tae Kwon Do Fitness Center (1041 Route 3 North, Crofton)
#184810 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 2:00pm  Jun 16
#184820 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 2:00pm  Jun 23
#184830 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 2:00pm  Jul 7
#184840 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 2:00pm  Jul 14
#184850 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 2:00pm  Aug 4
#184860 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 2:00pm  Aug 11

Cheer and Dance
Cheer and Dance camp teaches creative dances, cheers, partner stunts, sidelines, proper safety and technique and more! Parents are welcome to watch the performances on the last day of camp. Camp may include one craft project each day.  Full day participants must supply their own lunch and drink.  All participants are encouraged to bring a large water bottle, snacks and lunch for the all day camp.  Instructors provided by "Spirit Unlimited".

Ages 5 - 7, $115 - 3 days
South County Recreation Center
#184110 Tue/Wed/Thu 9:00am - 12:00pm  Jun 17
Severn River MS (cafeteria)
#184130 Tue/Wed/Thu 9:00am -12:00pm  Jun 24
North County Recreation Center 
#184150 Tue/Wed/Thu 9:00am -12:00pm  Jun 24
Glen Burnie HS
#184170 Tue/Wed/Thu 9:00am - 12:00pm  Jul 8
Old Mill HS (Dance Room)  (NEW LOCATION)
#184190 Tue/Wed/Thu 9:00am - 12:00pm  Jul 22

Ages 8 - 17, $150 - 3 days
South County Recreation Center
#184120 Tue/Wed/Thu 9:00am - 3:00pm  Jun 17
Severn River MS (cafeteria)
#184140 Tue/Wed/Thu 9:00am -3:00pm  Jun 24
North County Recreation Center 
#184160 Tue/Wed/Thu 9:00am -3:00pm  Jun 24
Glen Burnie HS
#184180 Tue/Wed/Thu 9:00am - 3:00pm  Jul 8
Old Mill HS (Dance Room)  (NEW LOCATION)
#184210 Tue/Wed/Thu 9:00am - 3:00pm  Jul 22

Dance for Cheerleading
Kick, Leap and Jump your way to the newest dance techniques taught by the “Spirit Unlimited Dancers.”  Learn a variety of exciting and upbeat dances that will showcase your best dance talent.  Camp includes instruction in basic dance and technique in Jazz, Hip Hop and Ballet.  Camp includes a daily craft project and end of camp performance.  All participants are encouraged to bring a large water bottle, snacks and lunch for the all day camp. 
Ages 5 - 7, $115 - 3 days
North County Recreation Center 
#184220 Tue/Wed/Thu 9:00am -12:00pm  Jul 8
Glen Burnie HS
#184240 Tue/Wed/Thu 9:00am - 12:00pm  Jul 15
Old Mill HS (Dance Room)  (NEW LOCATION)
#184260 Tue/Wed/Thu 9:00am - 12:00pm  Jul 22

Ages 8 - 17, $150 - 3 days
North County Recreation Center
#184230 Tue/Wed/Thu 9:00am - 3:00pm  Jul 8
Glen Burnie HS
#184250 Tue/Wed/Thu 9:00am - 3:00pm  Jul 15
Old Mill HS (Dance Room)  (NEW LOCATION)
#184270 Tue/Wed/Thu 9:00am - 3:00pm  Jul 22

Jump Bunch
Jump Bunch is a FUN non-competitive camp for children to learn more about fitness and the fundamentals of skill play and sports. It helps build self-esteem, a healthy body, and a life-long love of sports. Come join us for activities that may include; “back yard games”, “fun at the races”, “jump, jump, jump”, “run the bases”, “reach your soccer goal”, “round and round”,  “games with a twist” and “games just for fun”.  All participants are encouraged to bring a large water bottle and snack.
Ages 5 - 7, $130 – 1 week
Old Mill HS (Dance Room)  (NEW LOCATION)
#184280 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 12:00pm Jul 7
Crofton MS (cafeteria)
#184290 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 12:00pm Jul 14

Beginning Tennis
Instruction will be provided by the Annapolis Tennis Club. Participants will learn the ins and outs of the tennis basics including serve, forehand, backhand, footwork, strategy of the game, singles and doubles.  Only practice makes perfect.  All participants are encouraged to bring a large water bottle and snacks.
Ages 6 - 17, $170 - 1 week
Annapolis HS
#184310 Mon-Fri 8:30 - 11:30am Aug 4
Broadneck HS
#184330 Mon-Fri 8:30 - 11:30am Aug 4
South River HS
#184350 Mon-Fri 8:30 - 11:30am Aug 4
Glen Burnie HS
#184370 Mon-Fri 8:30 -11:30am Aug 4
 
Pee Wee Tennis
Ages 4 - 5, $100 - 1 week
Annapolis HS
#184320 Mon - Fri 9:00 - 10:30am Aug 4
Broadneck HS
#184340 Mon - Fri 9:00 - 10:30am Aug 4
South River HS
#184360 Mon - Fri 9:00 - 10:30am Aug 4
Glen Burnie HS
#184380 Mon - Fri 9:00-10:30am Aug 4

Mystery Academy: Magic Performance
This program focuses primarily on the Performance of Art of Magic.  Students will train in a variety of forms of magic, sleight of hand, mentalist, apparatus, coin, card, wand and handkerchief magic, learning the basics of what it means to be a magician.  A variety of magical games, craft projects and activities accompany serious magic instruction.  A performance follows at the end of the week, where students perform in a close-up setting for parents and friends.  Campers must provide their own lunch, snacks and drinks.
Ages 7-11, $250  - 1 week
Mayo ES
#183610 Mon-Fri 9:00am-3:00pm Jun 16
North County Recreation Center
#183620 Mon-Fri 9:00am-3:00pm Jun 23
Shipley Choice ES
#183630 Mon-Fri 9:00am-3:00pm Jul 7
Davidsonville ES
#183640 Mon-Fri 9:00am-3:00pm Jul 14
Severn River MS
#183650 Mon-Fri 9:00am-3:00pm July 21

Mystery Academy: Magical Fun
This program is perfect for children who are just starting to become wizards!  They learn magic tricks as well as puppetry and magic-themed craft projects.  This course aims at developing wizardry skills, as well as overcoming stage fright and building kinesthetic skills with magic props.  Each child will develop their imagination and confidence while learning magical effects.
Ages 5 - 7, $250 – 1 week
South County Recreation Center
#183660 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jun 16
Crofton ES
#183670 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jun 23
North County Recreation Center
#183680 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jul 7
Severn River MS
#183690 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jul 14
Davidsonville ES
#183710 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm July 21

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