Recreational Swimming
Recreational swimming is twice offered daily. Campers receive an initial deep water safety test to assess their skill level.
Hours
FULL DAY: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
EXTENDED DAY: 7:30 am – 6:00 pm
Location: bethesda
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FULL DAY: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
EXTENDED DAY: 7:30 am – 6:00 pm
The Innovator lights up in the lab just as much as on the field — and this is their place. The STEAM Track is a full-day deep dive into hands-on innovation, designed for campers who love to build, experiment, design, and discover. Every week brings a fresh lineup of STEAM electives that challenge campers to think creatively, solve real problems, and make things with their own hands.
From engineering challenges to creative tech projects, each day is packed with the kind of curiosity-driven, high-energy experiences that turn ideas into reality. Your child won’t just learn concepts — they’ll live them, surrounded by peers who share the same drive to create and explore.
Guided by experts and mentors who know how to make learning feel like an adventure, your child will leave with sharper skills, bigger ideas, and the confidence of someone who knows they can figure anything out. This is the STEAM Track. Where innovators ignite their passion.
Once you’ve selected your camp weeks, your child’s spot is secured for the summer! When camp begins, campers take the lead, customizing their experience each week by choosing their Track. Easy for parents to plan. Exciting and empowering for campers to create!
At the start of each week, campers take charge of their experience by choosing their activities for each of the three elective periods to design a schedule that’s uniquely their own. Campers also enjoy a double swim period each day!
Recreational swimming is twice offered daily. Campers receive an initial deep water safety test to assess their skill level.
Each week’s STEAM Electives follow a themed focus, giving campers the chance to explore the Arts and Sciences in depth. Campers can spend all three elective periods on a STEAM track or combine STEAM and Sports tracks for a customized experience. See the weekly STEAM themes below!
Campers can dive into two recreational swim sessions each day or jump right into a lineup of timeless camp favorites. Whether it’s wiffleball, kickball, or ultimate frisbee; frisbee golf, volleyball, or gaga; capture the flag, pickleball, backyard games, digital photography, iMovie, or yoga, meditation and mindfulness—there’s always something fun unfolding. With team-building challenges and endless opportunities for friendly competition, every day is packed with action, laughter, and adventure.
Take a peek below to see all the awesome adventures waiting for you each week!
| 2027 Weeks | ELECTIVE 1: Multi-Media Visual Arts | ELECTIVE 2: Digital, Performing & Culinary Arts | ELECTIVE 3: Science & Strategy Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 21-25 | Masterpiece Makers: Paint & Pastels | The Great Camp Cook-Off: From Breakfast Bites to Dinner Delights & Everything In-between! | Strategy Squad: Chess & Checkers, Speed Stacking, and Rubik’s Cubes |
| June 28 -July 2 | Sculpt It: Clay & Ceramics | Craft It with Cricut | Science Wizards: Potions Lab |
| July 6-9 | Abstract & Pop Art | Carnival Performers: Magic Tricks, Juggling, Balloon Animals, Face Painting and More. | Carnival Architects: Build Your Own Carnival Games, Booths, and Stations |
| July 12-16 | Mosaic & Nature Crafts | Island Eats: A Tropical Cooking Adventure | Beat The Buzzer! Fast Paced Games and Building Challenges |
| July 19-23 | Friendship Bracelets & Jewelry Making | Acting Lab: Drama, Improv and Comedy Skits | The Great Recycled Boat Regatta & Rubber Duck Races |
| July 26-30 | Tie Dye & Duct Tape Art | Brand Builders: Create a Brand, Build a Business, and Vlog the Process | Crazy Chemistry: Color Burst |
| August 2-6 | Multi-Media Art: Canvas & Creations | Viral Video Dance Studio & Karaoke Fun Fest | Blast Off: Aqua Rockets |
From Theme Weeks and Wacky Wednesdays to Camp-Wide Celebrations and More! Open the calendar to See What’s Happening All Summer Long.
Week of June 21
Grab your goggles — it’s about to get wet! The Wacky Water Festival is making waves with drippy relays, splashy challenges, and the Water Balloon Bonanza!
Week of June 28
Cool off in the most slippery, sudsy way possible…with a camp-wide Foam Party! Bubbles, beats, and endless smiles await!
Week of June 28
Takes place during the camp day.
Life Is Sweeter with Sprinkles on Top! Campers will whip up over-the-top sundaes, blend fruity smoothies, and shake up creamy milkshakes, all topped with delicious treats, plenty of sprinkles, and tons of fun!
Week of July 6
Step right up to a week of carnival fun! Campers choose their path. As Carnival Performers, they learn magic tricks, juggling, balloon twisting, face painting and more. As Carnival Architects, they design and build their own games, booths and attractions. At the end of the week, they host their very own carnival for our younger campers to enjoy!
Week of July 12
Campers will travel to ESF at Gilman School in Baltimore, MD for a day of fun, friendship, and spirited competition. Compete in this action-packed experience. Get in the Game. Win or lose, you’re sure to have a blast. Date is subject to change.
Week of July 19
Get ready for a fun-filled week of action-packed team competitions! It’s Green vs. Blue in challenges, games, and spirit events all week long — who will take home the title of Camp Champion this year?
Week of July 19
Camp comes alive in a burst of color! This vibrant special event is all about friends, fun, and finishing the course covered in color from head to toe!
Week of July 26
Get ready for a week bursting with color! Campers will twist, fold, squirt and swirl their way to one-of-a-kind tie-dye creations, then show them off on Tie-Dye Fri-dye! It’s messy, it’s groovy, and it’s totally awesome!
Week of July 26
Lights off, glow on! This epic camp event is where the beats are bright, the vibes are high, and the whole camp comes alive in neon.
Week of August 2
Climb up, zoom down, and make a splash on our giant inflatable water slides — pure fun from start to finish!
Week of August 2
Get ready to launch, splash and drench your friends at the Water Balloon Bonanza, one of the wettest, wildest adventure of the summer!
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