Summer Day Camps

2012 Summer Programs Information

Looking for a summer adventure for your child or teen? M-NCPPC offers structured, full-day and half-day camps for children and teens ages 3½-17. Included are general recreation camps (Explorers) that feature arts & crafts, sports, swimming and field trips. Innovative specialty camps feature nature, visual and performing arts, computers, sports and more.

Most day camp sessions are two weeks long and operate Mondays through Fridays from 9 am-4:30 pm. Before and After Care options are available to help working parents with safe, childcare options. Summer Day Camps have more staff and fewer campers than do drop-in playgrounds and teen centers; campers must be signed in and out by authorized parents or guardians. Summer Day Camps are designed for specific age groups to allow for appropriate activities and supervision.

Registration for Prince George's County residents begins at 9 am on Saturday, February 25; non-residents may register beginning the next Saturday. If you need further assistance, please contact the Park and Planning Help Desk at 301-699-CALL (2255) or help4smartlink@pgparks.com . 

For a complete listing of summer programs, click on SMARTlink  and go straight to registration. Or, download a copy of the Summer Programs Brochure (on the right) and browse through a traditional print version.

Pre-School Camps

Children must be between 3½ and 5 years to attend these camps, or turn the minimum age by August 31, 2012. Please note: Extended care is not available for pre-school and half-day camps.

Children & Youth Camps

Children must be between 6 and 12 years to attend these camps, or must be 6-, 7-,8-or 9-years old by August 31, 2012, and December 31, 2012 for all other ages.

Teens & Pre-Teen Camps

Children must be between 10 and 17 years to attend these camps, or must turn the minimum age by December 31, 2012 (ages vary by camp).

Mixed Ages Camps

Children must be between 6 and 17 years to attend these camps, or must turn the minimum age by August 31, 2012 for 6-, 7-,8-and 9-year olds, or December 31, 2012 for all other ages (ages vary by camp).