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 and 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 17 – August 9
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 17 – August 9
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 3 – August 1
Ages: 2 to 6.5
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 17 – August 9
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. Camp Levine
Dates: June 24 – August 2
Ages: 4 to 12
Location: North Bethesda, MD
Activities include: music lessons, movement activities, and performances that showcase classical masterpieces, toe-tapping jazz, heartwarming folk tunes, and the latest chart toppers. Find more info here.
6. Dynamite Gymnastics
Dates: June 17 – August 23
Ages: 4 to 15
Location: Rockville, MD
For kids that love bouncing, climbing, and flipping! Find more info here.
7. Glen Echo Camps
Dates: June 24 to August 23
Ages: 4 to 12
Location: Glen Echo Park, MD
Camps for the early artists: There’s a variety of camps around the visual arts, performing arts, and nature and aquatic life. From Geology and STEAM to fine arts, dance, and theatre. Check out the full catalogue here.
8. Silver Stars Summer Camp
June 10 – August 30
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: June 24 – July 19
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 10 – August 23
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.
11. Whole Kids Summer
Dates: June 17 – August 16
Ages: 5 to Grade 3
Location: North Bethesda, MD
Activities include: Spanish immersion camp where your child will enjoy STEM, sports, cooking, art, and field trips. Register 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:
- Turtle Shell: Hello Nature runs from June 24 – June 28 and is for children ages 3 to 4.
- June Bug: Mission to Nature runs from July 8 – July 12 and is for children ages 4 to 5.
- Animal Neighbors Preschool Camp runs from June 24 – June 28 and is for children ages 4 to 5.
- Bugs and Butterflies Preschool Camp runs from July 15 – July 19 and is for children ages 4 to 5.
- Wonderful Water Preschool Camp runs from July 29 – August 2 and is for children ages 4 to 5.
- Wee Little Nature Explorers runs from June 10 – June 14 and is for children ages 3 to 5.
- Animal Friends Camp runs from June 24 – June 28 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.
