SuMMER CAMP 2023 Registration will open January 2023
Important camp reminders:
EACH CHILD MUST REGISTER FOR AT LEAST TWO (2) OF THE SIX (6) WEEKS OF CAMP.
a ONe time non-refundable $50 registration fee must be paid to reserve your child's spot.
camp cancellations must be made 2 weeks in advance.
upload your child's immunization records to their portal. this must be completed before attending camp.
Camp waitList:
A WAIT LIST is automatically FORMED when a camp week is full.
to be placed on the waitlist, register for the weeks you are interested in.
*ALL CAMPERS ARE REQUIRED TO BRING A BAG/BACKPACK, WATER BOTTLE, SUNSCREEN, CHANGE OF CLOTHES AND LUNCH DAILY. WE RECOMMEND A BENTO STYLE LUNCH CONTAINER*
SCIENCE, ART, EXPLORATION, THEME-BASED FUN FOR AGES 3-10!
*2 year old camps will only be offered in 2023 for incoming students during our august camps*
Interested in becoming a summer camp counselor? See our careers page to apply.
Children ages 11-13 are encouraged to volunteer at camp. If you wish to volunteer, please submit a careers form as well.
Children ages 11-13 are encouraged to volunteer at camp. If you wish to volunteer, please submit a careers form as well.
2023 Camp Themes and Dates
*Closed week of June 12th-16th*
Week 1: June 19th-23rd
Under the Sea
Mermaids, fish, and sharks, oh my! Let's splash into summer together. Dive right in with us for underwater exploration and adventures! Let's explore life under the sea by learning about sea animals through a variety of crafts, books, and activities. We will learn about the difference between fresh and saltwater, as well as marine life that lives in the Chesapeake Bay.
*Closed weeks of June 26th-July 7th*
Week 2: July 10th-14th
Let's go on a Safari
Jump aboard explorers! It’s time to go exploring on the African Savanna. Grab your binoculars and safari hats, and join us for Safari Summer Camp! Campers will learn about animals in the jungle and on the savanna, make their own safari hats and cameras, care for animals, move like monkeys, make safari snacks, and participate in jungle yoga! Grab your backpacks and get ready for a WILD ride!
Week 3: July 17th-21st
SMDS Summer Scientists
Let's discover our inner scientist! We will explore robotics and coding with hands on learning experiences! We will learn how to make our own lava lamps using materials in the classroom. Campers will investigate items and use their senses to discover what it is. We will make our own oobleck and slime. Let the scientific discoveries begin!
Week 4: July 24th-28th
Build it, Design it, LEGO Camp
Calling all creative minded campers! Whether you want to be an engineer, a construction worker, an artist, an astronaut, or an architect, Lego camp is for you! Your imagination is the key to what you can create and design.
End of session in-house field trip will consist of an integration of robotics and coding tools we have here at SMDS. Children will use bee bots, osmo, and more!
Week 5: July 31st-Aug 4th
SMDS Summer Olympics
We are super excited to host the first ever SMDS olympics and have a lot of fun activities planned. The different classes will create their own team flags, make their own medals and have an Opening Ceremony celebration. We have planned a really great mix of activities – some inspired by actual Olympic events and others that are focused more on team and cooperation. Let the games begin!
Week 6: Aug 7th-11th
Ahoy, St. Margaret’s Pirates
Adventure on the high seas as we hunt for treasure and play with the mermaids! The campers have a wonderful time designing maps, looking for treasure and acting like a pirate. All will have a great, swashbuckling time! Aaaarggghhh! We will have a great adventure on the Pirate ship of Annapolis on August 10th!
Week 1: June 19th-23rd
Under the Sea
Mermaids, fish, and sharks, oh my! Let's splash into summer together. Dive right in with us for underwater exploration and adventures! Let's explore life under the sea by learning about sea animals through a variety of crafts, books, and activities. We will learn about the difference between fresh and saltwater, as well as marine life that lives in the Chesapeake Bay.
*Closed weeks of June 26th-July 7th*
Week 2: July 10th-14th
Let's go on a Safari
Jump aboard explorers! It’s time to go exploring on the African Savanna. Grab your binoculars and safari hats, and join us for Safari Summer Camp! Campers will learn about animals in the jungle and on the savanna, make their own safari hats and cameras, care for animals, move like monkeys, make safari snacks, and participate in jungle yoga! Grab your backpacks and get ready for a WILD ride!
Week 3: July 17th-21st
SMDS Summer Scientists
Let's discover our inner scientist! We will explore robotics and coding with hands on learning experiences! We will learn how to make our own lava lamps using materials in the classroom. Campers will investigate items and use their senses to discover what it is. We will make our own oobleck and slime. Let the scientific discoveries begin!
Week 4: July 24th-28th
Build it, Design it, LEGO Camp
Calling all creative minded campers! Whether you want to be an engineer, a construction worker, an artist, an astronaut, or an architect, Lego camp is for you! Your imagination is the key to what you can create and design.
End of session in-house field trip will consist of an integration of robotics and coding tools we have here at SMDS. Children will use bee bots, osmo, and more!
Week 5: July 31st-Aug 4th
SMDS Summer Olympics
We are super excited to host the first ever SMDS olympics and have a lot of fun activities planned. The different classes will create their own team flags, make their own medals and have an Opening Ceremony celebration. We have planned a really great mix of activities – some inspired by actual Olympic events and others that are focused more on team and cooperation. Let the games begin!
Week 6: Aug 7th-11th
Ahoy, St. Margaret’s Pirates
Adventure on the high seas as we hunt for treasure and play with the mermaids! The campers have a wonderful time designing maps, looking for treasure and acting like a pirate. All will have a great, swashbuckling time! Aaaarggghhh! We will have a great adventure on the Pirate ship of Annapolis on August 10th!
Important Information
All camp sessions for 4-10 year olds run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Field trips are for campers that are 4 years old and up only.
All field trips will travel on Annapolis Bus Company buses and will be chaperoned by camp staff only.
Camp sessions for 3 year olds run MWF 9am-1pm, MWF 9am-3pm, M-F 9-1 pm, or M-F 9am-3pm.
Week 5 & Week 6 camp sessions for 2 year olds will run TUES/TH with a morning session 9am-11:30am & afternoon session 12:30-3:00 pm. No lunch option available.
Please provide and label diapers and wipes for those not potty trained. Please provide a water bottle and sunscreen as well as a change of clothes.
A morning snack will be provided. All children 3s and up must bring a nut free lunch unless otherwise noted.
Weekly Tuition Cost:
9am-3pm M-F is $275.00 (3 and up)
9am-3pm MWF is $175.00 (3’s)
9am-1pm M-F is $175.00 (3’s)
9am-1pm MWF is $130.00 (3’s)
Tues/Th session is $75.00 (2’s)
A $50 non-refundable application fee is due upon registration. This fee covers the cost of snack and supplies. Registration fee will only be paid once per child.
You must register for at least two (2) weeks of camp, but they do not need to be in the same session.
Extended Care Available
Before care is available from 7:30-9:00 am & after care 3:00-5:30 pm.
Rate for extended care is $7 an hour.
Please indicate your need for extended care at the time of registration.
SMDS T-shirts and water bottles
Available for purchase in the school store click here
Field trips are for campers that are 4 years old and up only.
All field trips will travel on Annapolis Bus Company buses and will be chaperoned by camp staff only.
Camp sessions for 3 year olds run MWF 9am-1pm, MWF 9am-3pm, M-F 9-1 pm, or M-F 9am-3pm.
Week 5 & Week 6 camp sessions for 2 year olds will run TUES/TH with a morning session 9am-11:30am & afternoon session 12:30-3:00 pm. No lunch option available.
Please provide and label diapers and wipes for those not potty trained. Please provide a water bottle and sunscreen as well as a change of clothes.
A morning snack will be provided. All children 3s and up must bring a nut free lunch unless otherwise noted.
Weekly Tuition Cost:
9am-3pm M-F is $275.00 (3 and up)
9am-3pm MWF is $175.00 (3’s)
9am-1pm M-F is $175.00 (3’s)
9am-1pm MWF is $130.00 (3’s)
Tues/Th session is $75.00 (2’s)
A $50 non-refundable application fee is due upon registration. This fee covers the cost of snack and supplies. Registration fee will only be paid once per child.
You must register for at least two (2) weeks of camp, but they do not need to be in the same session.
Extended Care Available
Before care is available from 7:30-9:00 am & after care 3:00-5:30 pm.
Rate for extended care is $7 an hour.
Please indicate your need for extended care at the time of registration.
SMDS T-shirts and water bottles
Available for purchase in the school store click here
