Find 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 trip to a historical site.

Find 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 and participate in hands-on activities. Each week campers will go on a fieldtrip to a historical site.

Join the Montgomery Parks as we take to the road! Come with us as we explore the past around us. 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. Find out what it was like to live on a farm years ago. Prepare to be inspired by Josiah Henson at the Josiah Henson Museum in Bethesda! Fee includes admission to all museums. [Fieldtrips subject to change]

Want to become an awesome camp counselor and earn Student Service Learning (SSL) hours while learning? The first week of this two week program you will learn the basics in archaeological methods, get CPR/ First Aid Training, and practice creating and planning camp activities. The second week, you will dig into the real thing! You'll assist camp staff while you work with campers and have an opportunity to ask questions and get feedback in our counselors' afternoon roundtables.

2nd WEEK: June 24th - June 28th from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Curious campers will investigate and explore Brookside Gardens to discover the fascinating plants and animals that make their homes here. Arts and crafts, games and gardening are all in a day’s fun as we spend time indoors and outdoors connecting with nature.

Calling all creative children who love to make art and don’t mind getting dirty! Explore the garden from an artist’s perspective through different artistic techniques and various media each day. From painting to gardening, campers will unleash their inner artists to craft works of art inspired by horticulture and nature.

Let us cultivate your children’s interest in the natural sciences with hands-on, inquiry based experiments and activities in a beautiful garden setting! Each day, campers will unlock the scientific mysteries found in the gardens through experiments, observations, games and more.

Take action and understand our impact on climate and the environment in this week-long camp. Each day will examine a different environmental issue through indoor and outdoor activities with a focus on actions you can take to make a positive change in the world around you. Campers will earn 10 SSL hours based on participation in the service component each day.

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 investigate fresh and saltwater habitats through hands-on experiences like sampling for water-dwelling animals and performing simple water tests. We’ll take daily trips to local creeks and streams and a Friday field trip 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. Please note that the last day of camp meets 8 am to 3:30 pm. FOBH $295

Girls belong in nature, enjoying outdoor adventures! Join us for a girl-centered camp that will focus on outdoor explorations in hiking, fishing, geocaching, boating, and so much more. Spend camp days trekking the forests and hills in search of grand adventures and meet with professional nature girls who work and play outside. Each day will, no doubt, be an epic escapade with a great team of campers. Please note there will be one extended day of camp so that we can go on a longer trip. We will let you know which day that will be closer to camp. FOBH $295

Climb a tree, play in the creek, build a campfire, go boating, and then maybe do some fishing...it’s time to enjoy some outdoor adventure together! Campers will join a park naturalist to try out different adventures all around the park. We will send an interest checklist ahead of time to see what you would like to try and then each day we will search out an adventure depending on our interests. This will be a very active camp, full of dirty, muddy, and nature-y fun! FOBH $295

Do you love being outside and want to learn some leadership skills? Then join us to take your camp experience to the next level. Spend quality time with Park Naturalists learning how to create and implement quality programs for kids at summer camp. In between working on leadership, communication, group dynamics and creative skills, you will also spend time going on adventures to explore careers in parks. This course will include first aid and CPR training as well. This is a 10-day camp with the first week being a training week and the second week being a chance to work directly with a camp. The listed dates are for the required training week. After registration we will contact you to work out a second week to practice your skills with real campers. FOBH $295

Join us for our first action and service camp! Campers can earn service hours while making friends, learning new skills, all while having fun. We’ll kayak around the lakeshore picking up trash as we go, brainstorm ideas and make improvements to our Nature Play Spaces, and work on other projects in Parks. Campers will also meet park staff from Pope Farm, Community Gardens, and other park units, learning about their jobs, and how they are working to improve Parks and our local environment. This is an awesome opportunity to give back to your community while having fun and practicing your stewardship skills. FOBH $295

THIS CAMP IS FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR ADULT GUARDIAN. Hand in hand, adults and children will explore, laugh, play, and learn about the natural world. Arts and crafts, hikes, and story times will keep adults and children busy. Whether it’s a messy moment or animal movement warm-up, you and your little one will enjoy this introduction to nature summer camp!

Your camper will enjoy exploring and investigating the outdoors through hands-on activities, arts and crafts, and group games at Brookside Nature Center. Each day campers will explore a different nature theme and aspect of Wheaton Regional Park on our mission to become life-long nature enthusiasts!

Your camper will enjoy exploring and investigating the outdoors through hands-on activities, arts and crafts, and group games at Brookside Nature Center. Each day campers will explore a different nature theme and aspect of Wheaton Regional Park on our mission to become life-long nature enthusiasts!

Your camper will enjoy exploring and investigating the outdoors through hands-on activities, arts and crafts, and group games at Brookside Nature Center. Each day campers will explore a different nature theme and aspect of Wheaton Regional Park on our mission to become life-long nature enthusiasts!

Beat the heat this summer at the ice rink! This full-day camp includes a morning 30-minute group ice skating lesson and afternoon open skating time for practice. Lesson groups are organized by age and skating ability and no previous skating experience is necessary. We'll spend the rest of the day doing fun indoor and outdoor activities including crafts, board games, and fitness activities both indoors and outdoors. Rental skates are included in the camp fee for skaters who need them. Please bring comfortable athletic shoes, a non-perishable lunch (no nut products please), a reusable water bottle, and snacks to last for a full day of camp.

Prerequisite: Passed Hockey 2 or equivalent. If your child loves hockey, why not treat them to a week long hockey camp? This camp will focus on improving individual player skills and teaching game concepts. Skaters will have stations on skating, stick handling, shooting, passing as well as games to improve team play and strategy. Each camper will receive a hockey jersey and will be assigned to groups according to skill level. Full hockey gear is required for camp including a mouth guard. Rental skates are available for use during camp. Please bring athletic shoes for off-ice workouts, snacks, and a water bottle.

Our figure skating camps are designed for skaters ready to take their skills to the next level. Spend a week learning new skills with your friends including freestyle, theater on ice, synchronized skating, moves and artistry, and a variety camp. Please bring sneakers for off-ice workouts, snack, and a water bottle.

Skaters who participate in a Cabin John specialty hockey or figure 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 a hockey or figure skating camp in the corresponding morning. This camp will end at 5:00 pm. Please bring a non-perishable lunch (no nut products please), snacks and water bottle each day.