10 Summer Camps for Preschoolers in Maryland

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Summer is a wonderful time for kids to explore the outdoors, make new friends, and engage in fun activities. However, researching and finding the perfect summer camp can be an overwhelming ordeal. Last year, my family and I struggled to find a summer camp for our two and four-year-old children. With limited options available and camps booking up quickly, we were left scrambling to find something that would meet our needs. This year, we were determined to be better prepared and navigate the summer camp situation more effectively. In this article, I am sharing the summer camps for preschoolers or toddlers in Maryland that I researched and considered for my young children in the hopes that it will help other parents and caregivers who are also struggling to find the perfect summer camp for their little ones.

Summer Camps for Preschoolers in Maryland

1. Green Acres Camp

Dates: June 20 – August 4
Ages: 4 years – Grade 7
Location: North Bethesda, MD

Activities include swimming, arts, sports, science, and outdoor play. Campers rotate through different activities to expand their interests and express their individuality. Find more info here.

2. Summer at Sandy Spring

Dates: June 20 – August 11
Ages: 3 years – Grade 9
Location: Sandy Spring, MD

Activities are geared toward emphasizing friendship, fun, learning, and new discoveries. Find more info here.

3. Geneva’s Summer Program

Dates: June 5 – August 4
Ages: 2 – 6
Location: Potomac, MD

Each week has a different STEAM theme that the children will use to discover their environment. Activities include: sports, water play, cooking, theater, gardening, story time, and arts and crafts. Find more info here.

4. Camp Barrie

Dates: June 20 – August 11
Ages: 3.5 to 14
Location: Silver Spring, MD

Activities include: Swim, boating, drama, nature, arts and crafts, dance, music, mindfulness, sign language, and karate. Find more info here.

5. Early Childhood Center

Dates: June 12 – June 30
Ages: 2 to 5
Location: Rockville, MD

Activities include: Exploratory art, science, music, water play, imaginative literacy, and math skill development. Find more info here.

6. Dynamite Gymnastics

Dates: June 19 – August 25
Ages: 4 to 15
Location: North Bethesda, MD

For kids that love bouncing, climbing, and flipping! Find more info here.

7. Glen Echo Camps

Dates: June 19 to August 25
Ages: 4 to 7
Location: Glen Echo Park, MD

Camps for the early artists: Music And Movement, Little Star Singers, Around The World Music, and Little Star Violin (more camps available for older children). Find more info here.

8. Silver Stars Summer Camp

June 12 – September 1
Ages: 3.5 and up
Location: Silver Spring, MD

Children not only learn gymnastics but will also focus on building self-confidence and personal development. Find more info here.

9. Acorn Hill Summer Program

Dates: June26 – July 21
Ages: 3.5 to 6.5
Location: Silver Spring, MD

Play-based curriculum with lots of outdoors activities. Each session includes lively stories, singing, circle games, crafts, painting, and gardening. Find more info here.

10. Silver Spring YMCA

Dates: June 12 – August 25
Ages: 4 to 6 and 7-12
Location: Silver Spring, MD

Activities include: outdoor games, arts and craft, STEM activities, and water play. Find more info here.

Bonus: Montgomery Parks Summer Camps

Montgomery Parks also offers some weekly summer camps for preschoolers. Most of the camps are for older children ages 6 and up. Some camps for younger children are:

  • Animal Neighbors Preschool Camp runs from June 20 – 23 and is for children ages 4 to 5.
  • Bugs and Butterflies Preschool Camp runs from July 17 – July 21 and is for children ages 4 to 5.
  • Wonderful Water Preschool Camp runs from July 31 – August 4 and is for children ages 4 to 5.
  • Wee Little Nature Explorers runs from June 12 – June 16 and is for children ages 3 to 5.
  • Nature Nuggets Preschool Camp runs from June 26 – June 30 and is for children ages 4 to 5.
  • Wiggle & Squirm Camp runs from July 17 – July 21 and is for children ages 4 to 5.

We hope this helps you find summer camps for preschoolers in Maryland! Don’t forget to check out toddler summer camps in DC too.