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Thrive On! This summer, children ages 3 ½-17 are invited to join us for dynamic experiences in the tradition of The Park School of Baltimore. Park’s unique approach to learning and growing flourishes amid the beauty and wonder of our wooded 100-acre campus.

Park Camps’ staff consists of caring, committed professional educators from The Park School and the greater Baltimore community who have created exciting programming to engage both mind and body.

Sessions for 2017 begin June 19 offering special one- and two-week Activity Camps: “Are We There Yet?”, Sports and Games Camp, Summer Soccer, and Park C.I.T./Leadership Camp. Park’s day camps – Cubs, Bears, and Bruins, and new this summer STEAM Focus Camps (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) – complete the summer experience from June 26-August 4.

We look forward to welcoming you to Park Camps!

Park Camps / 2425 Old Court Road, Baltimore, MD 21208 parkcamps@parkschool.net / (410) 339 4120

DiscountsEarly Bear Discount: Register your child in Park Camps by March 17 and receive a $50 Early Registration Discount. (Minimum 2-week enrollment and one discount per family.)

Sibling Discount: The more the merrier! Register one child in Park Camps, and each additional child in your family will receive a $50 discount.

Extra! Extra!Before and After Camp Care Before care: June 26 to august 4 after care: June 26 to august 3 — no after camp care on august 4 Supervised, age-appropriate before and after camp care is available for an additional fee for campers attending Park Camps. Before Camp Care is available at $10 per day from 7:30–8:30 a.m. After Camp Care is available from 4–6 p.m. for $15 per day. Children can be dropped off between 7:30–8:30 a.m. and picked up between 4–6 p.m. Campers will engage in a variety of activities, including sports, games, and crafts, both indoors and outside.

Transportation: Park offers limited bus transportation to and from community stops in Downtown Baltimore at no additional charge for Cubs, Bears, Bruins, and STEAM Focus camps only. Community stops are subject to change, please contact the Camp Office at (410) 339 4120 for the most up-to-date information.

Lunch: Nutritious, fresh lunches can be purchased daily from the Park cafeteria. Lunches are planned and prepared by Park School’s food service staff.

More: A full-time registered nurse is on duty each day camp is in session. all camps will be closed on tuesday, July 4 in observance of the Independence Day holiday.

For the most up-to-date information about Park Camps and to register online, please visit:

www.parkcaMps.coM

For questions: parkcamps@parkschool.net

Cubs DenAges 3 ½ – 5 ½ (entering Kindergarten) June 26 – August 4

Full Day / 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. $420 per week (2-week minimum)

Half Day / 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. $295 per week (2-week minimum)

Our youngest campers will enjoy a summer full of fun and excitement that has been thoughtfully designed for children ages 3 ½–5 ½. Our 1:4 staff to camper ratio allows our counselors and leaders to adjust activities daily to accommodate the interests of campers in each den. Cubs will experience a variety of exciting activities on Park’s beautiful 100-acre campus, both indoors and out.

A typical day for Cubs includes swim lessons and free swim in our learning pool, guided stream walks with critter identification, nature sample collection for projects – and sharing – games led by Park’s Challenge Course staff, and outdoor play time on developmentally-designed playgrounds and courtyards. Indoor activities include arts and crafts projects, cooking, music, and games. Cubs will have 30 minutes of recess and 30 minutes of rest time every day.

Always one of the most popular activities of the day, swim lessons are taught by certified lifeguards with assistance from den leaders and counselors. Cubs are divided into groups based on age and skill level, progressing from the learning pool to the big pool when ready.

In addition to the daily activities (mentioned above) guided by our excellent camp leaders and counselors, Park faculty and activity guests enrich the camp experience by offering hour-long workshops each day in a variety of special programs, including puppet making, Chinese language and culture, West African culture, Latino culture, robotics, group art projects, singing, dancing, and much more.

Our experienced staff welcomes children ages 3 ½–12 for an exciting summer full of adventures. Campers are grouped by age into “dens” that feature a 1:4 staff to camper ratio, which allows our staff to adjust activities to suit the interests and needs of individual campers, who enjoy a variety of activities on Park’s beautiful 100-acre campus, both indoors and out.

In addition to excellent camp leaders and counselors, Park faculty and special guests enrich the campers’ experience with unique programs offered throughout the summer. During weeks one and two (June 26 to July 7), campers will spend an hour each day immersed in theater and puppetry with Beale Street Puppets, learning to make different styles of puppets over the course of two weeks. In weeks three and four (July 10 to July 21), ideas come to life in Tinkering, Robotics, and Engineering, where campers will spend an hour each day building, playing games, and creating programs to explore machines and structures. During weeks five and six (July 24 to August 4) campers will spend an hour each day focused on music and movement, learning new songs for sing-alongs, discovering how to make music using Boomwhackers® and other small instruments, and participating in dance activities.

Campers will also immerse themselves in different Cultural Exploration programs throughout the summer, focusing on Latino culture during weeks one and two, Chinese culture and language during weeks three and four, and West African culture during weeks five and six. Cultural Explorations are hour-long sessions each day in addition to daily camp activities.

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Bears DenAges 6 – 8 June 26 – August 4 / 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. $420 per week (2-week minimum)

Campers in the Bears Den will experience a summer full of adventure and fun, focusing on guided independence and responsibility, and building social skills. Our 1:4 staff to camper ratio allows counselors and leaders flexibility in planning daily activities to accommodate the skills and interests of campers in each den. Bears participate in a variety of activities across Park’s beautiful 100-acre campus, both indoors and out, while forming lasting friendships with fellow den-mates.

A typical day for Bears includes swim lessons and free swim in our pool, stream exploration with greater attention to natural communities, tending to the Lower School garden, and burning off energy outdoors on our playgrounds, courtyards, and fields. Outside on the Appalachian Challenge Course, Bears will participate in activities focusing on teamwork, group problem solving, and goal setting. Indoor activities include more detailed short (and long) term arts and crafts projects, cooking, music, and games. Each day, campers pick an activity of their preference during “choosing time.”

In addition to the daily activities (mentioned above) guided by our excellent camp leaders and counselors, Park faculty and activity guests enrich the camp experience by offering hour-long workshops each day in a variety of special programs, including puppet making, Chinese language and culture, West African culture, Latino culture, robotics, group art projects, singing, dancing, and much more.

Bruins DenAges 9 – 12 June 26 – August 4 / 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. $420 per week (2-week minimum)

Summer for the Bruins will be exciting, empowering, and inspiring. Campers will place a greater focus on pursuing projects of personal interest, and creating lasting friendships that often continue long after summer camp ends. Our 1:4 staff to camper ratio allows counselors and leaders flexibility in planning daily activities to accommodate the skills and interests of campers in each den. Our oldest campers spend the mornings exploring projects and topics in greater depth, while experiencing a variety of activities on Park’s beautiful 100-acre campus in the afternoons, both indoors and out.

During the second half of the day, activities include adventures on the Appalachian Challenge Course, where the focus shifts to group problem solving through channels of communication, cooperation, and trust. Bruins will also swim in our pool, canoe on the pond, and burn off energy in outdoor games on our playgrounds, courtyards, and fields.

In addition to the daily activities (mentioned above) guided by our excellent camp leaders and counselors, Park faculty and activity guests enrich the camp experience by offering hour-long workshops each day in a variety of special programs, including puppet making, Chinese language and culture, West African culture, Latino culture, robotics, group art projects, singing, dancing, and much more.

For more information on these camps visit: www.parkcamps.com

NEW FOR 2017! This summer, Park Camps is offering three new STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) Focus Camps for students ages 10-17. Separate from Park’s core Summer Camps (Cubs, Bears, and Bruins), these exciting new focus camps offer participants two weeks of immersion in STEAM topics, including NXT robotics, coding and game design, and digital sound design. With approximately five hours devoted to STEAM exploration each day, as well as additional activities on Park’s beautiful 100-acre campus, both indoors and out (including pool time!), campers will enjoy these engaging and challenging programs. Sign up early – spaces are limited!

Topics for the Focus Camps include: NXT Robotics / Introduction to Coding and Game Design / Digital Sound Design

NXT RoboticsAges 10 – 15 June 26 to July 7 / 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. $840 per 2-week session

Linked to STEAM education, this two-week Focus Camp for students ages 10-15 centers on LEGO’s NXT robotics platform to introduce beginners (and more experienced users) to robot design and programming. Campers will build multiple NXT robots, integrate sensors, and learn icon-driven programming that incorporates math, science, and computer coding. Small student teams will have their robots dancing, reading environmental cues, and navigating obstacle courses by the session’s end. Design thinking leads campers to understand, break down, and solve engineering problems with tenacity and imagination. Individual computers and NXT robot kits are provided.

In addition to NXT robotics, campers may also participate in a variety of activities on Park’s beautiful 100-acre campus, both indoors and out. As time permits, campers will experience the Appalachian Challenge Course, swim in our pool, walk in the stream, hike in the woods, garden, and burn off energy in outdoor games on our playgrounds, courtyards, and fields.

Introduction to CodingAges 12 – 16 July 10 to July 21 / 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. $840 per 2-week session

In this two-week Focus Camp for students ages 12-16, campers will be introduced to fundamental concepts of coding through such platforms as MIT’s Scratch, Tynker, and Python (platform based on enrollees’ experience). These environments offer exciting ways to break into the world of coding, develop skills, meet new friends with similar interests, and look ahead to careers of creativity. Absolute beginners and intermediate skill levels welcome! Campers will learn to read and use source code, variables, loops, and functions. They will explore computational thinking, write games, and program music. Individual computers are provided.

In addition to coding, campers may also participate in a variety of activities on Park’s beautiful 100-acre campus, both indoors and out. As time permits, campers will experience the Appalachian Challenge Course, swim in our pool, walk in the stream, hike in the woods, garden, and burn off energy in outdoor games on our playgrounds, courtyards, and fields.

Digital Sound DesignAges 14 – 17 July 24 to August 4 / 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. $840 per 2-week session

In this two-week Focus Camp for students ages 14-17, campers will explore the world of digital sound design. From synthesizers and digital mixing to creating dubstep drops, campers will invent their own sound in Apple’s cutting edge LogicPro X software. If you like music, computers, and being at the forefront of innovative sound design, this is the place for you! Designed for beginners and intermediate users, students will learn LogicPro X, explore key concepts of successful digital sound design, and create their own music. Individual computers are provided.

In addition to digital sound design, campers may also participate in a variety of activities on Park’s beautiful 100-acre campus, both indoors and out. As time permits, campers will experience the Appalachian Challenge Course, swim in our pool, walk in the stream, hike in the woods, garden, and burn off energy in outdoor games on our playgrounds, courtyards, and fields.

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Sports and Games CampAges 6 – 9 June 19 to 23 / 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. $420 (no 2-week minimum)

participating in sports and games teaches children how to be part of a team, and the importance of hard work, all while having fun!

Campers will play different sports, including basketball, soccer, lacrosse, and flag football. They will learn game fundamentals, develop skills, gain an overall understanding of the sports, and play together in teams. Campers will also learn to play games like capture the flag and kickball, as well as different kinds of board games. All activities will be centered on sportsmanship and having fun. In addition, campers will explore Park School’s beautiful 100-acre campus. Time for lunch and free swim are included each day.

Are We There Yet?Ages 8 – 13 June 19 to 23 / 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. $500 (no 2-week minimum)

Do you like exciting field trips with friends? if so, then it is time to start your summer adventure with park camps’ “are we there Yet?” excursion camp!

Led by Park physical education teacher Stradine Harris, participants will travel off campus and enjoy recreational and educational expeditions at a variety of locations in Maryland, D.C., and Pennsylvania. Visiting a different location each day, our unique sessions ensure campers a rewarding adventure that builds self-confidence and fosters cooperation.

Campers may visit: Baltimore Museum of Industry, Shank’s Mare Susquehanna House for kayaking, Red Zone Adventures, Indian Echo Caverns, Washington Monument State Park and South Mountain Creamery, a bowling alley, a miniature golf course, and more!

Most trips will take place from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., but some will require early departures or late returns.

spEcial activitY caMps Summer SoccerAges 10 – 12 June 19 to 23 / 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. $420 (no 2-week minimum)

this fun camp is for all lovers of soccer interested in improving their techniques on the field!

Campers will play hard, make new friends, and discover undeveloped talents by challenging themselves, both on the field and off. In addition to a week full of soccer, campers will also swim in our pool and explore Park’s beautiful 100-acre campus. Sign up early – spaces are limited!

Park C.I.T./ Leadership DevelopmentAges 12 – 15 Dates: June 19 to 30 / 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. $840 (2-week camp)

calling all young people interested in working with children!

Through Park’s Counselor-in-Training (C.I.T.) /Leadership Development camp, participants will become certified in CPR and First Aid, and will receive extensive training in childcare, including discovering fun games and activities to do with kids, what to do in an emergency, and even tips on how to get a babysitting job. Participants will gain hands-on experience working with young children at Park Camps.

During the second week of the camp, through service, C.I.T.’s are given the opportunity to support an organization’s mission, developing characteristics necessary to be effective leaders while working collaboratively and respectfully with others. Guided by Park School’s Director of Service Learning and Civic Engagement, Rommel Loria, participants will travel off campus to work with different organizations, and will be provided the space and time for reflection upon their return. Volunteer opportunities might include community greening through Civic Works’ Community Lot Team, volunteering at the Maryland Food Bank, or working at Paul’s Place soup kitchen and free clothing store. (Subject to change based on the needs of the organizations.)

after completing the 2-week c.i.t. /leadership Development camp, participants may apply to intern at park camps for the remainder of the summer.