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PROGRAM GUIDE
CAMP 2021
REVISION 0.0
Covid-19 CONTENTS
General Info .......................................................................................................................... 4
Updates
Camp Information (General) ............................................................................................ 5
Weeks & Themes ................................................................................................................ 6
Important Deadlines .......................................................................................................... 7
Our Savings Center .......................................................................................................... 8
Convenience Services ........................................................................................................ 9
Finance Policies .................................................................................................................. 13
The plans listed in this guide are dependent on the sta- Fees (Summer & Spring Break Camps) ...................................................................... 15
tus of the global pandemic. We are hopeful to bring back
SUMMER PROGRAMS ................................................................................................. 16
our fun and adventurous program that we are known for,
Silver Spring Camps ........................................................................................ 17
yet we are fully prepared to adapt, improve and overcome
Discovery Program (PK–K)................................................................................... 18
whatever obstacles we encounter. We will continue to prac-
Explorer Program (1st & 2nd) ........................................................................ 20
tice safety precautions per health department guidelines,
Adventure Program (3rd & 4th) .................................................................. 22
in order to provide a safe experience for your camper(s).
High Adventure Program (5th & 6th) ............................................................... 24
Teen Adventure Program (7th–9th) ................................................................... 26
Leader-in-Training Program (7th–10th) ............................................................ 28
Germantown Camps .............................................................................................. 29
QUESTIONS? Discovery Program (PK-K) .................................................................................... 30
Explorer Program (1st & 2nd) ................................................................................... 32
PLEASE CALL Adventure Program (3rd & 4th) ......................................................................... 34
301.989.CAMP High Adventure Program (5th & 6th) .................................................................... 36
WE’RE HAPPY Teen Adventure Program (7th–9th) ............................................................. 38
Leader-In-Training (7th-10th) ................................................................................ 40
TO HELP! Specialty Camps .................................................................................................... 42
info@campsonshine.org
Arts Adventure (1st–6th) ....................................................................................... 44
S.T.E.M. Adventure (1st–6th) ..................................................................................... 46
Coding Adventure (1st–6th)..................................................................................... 48
Ellicott City Camps ................................................................................................. 50
EC Core Camp (K–2nd) ....................................................................................... 52
EC Core Camp (3rd–6th) ..................................................................................... 54
EXTENDED SEASON CAMPS ....................................................................................... 56
Spring Break Camp (March 29th – April 2nd)................................................. 57
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CAMP INFORMATION (GENERAL)
SILVER SPRING CAMPS
16819 New Hampshire Ave.
GERMANTOWN CAMPS
20701 Frederick Road
(Neelsville Presbyterian Church)
SPECIALTY CAMPS (OLNEY, MD)
Addresses 16227 Batchellors Forest Rd.
(Bethel World Outreach Ministries
general
International)
ELLICOTT CITY CAMPS
2800 Westchester Ave
(Summit Ministry Center International)
info.
Phone #
(301) 989-CAMP (2267)
(Parent Services)
Camp Hours 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
FALL/WINTER (Sept. 3rd – Dec. 31st)
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SPRING (Jan. 1st – June 12th)
Office Hours 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SUMMER (June 15th – August 28th)
7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Fax # (301) 989-7116
First Aid Please call Parent Services
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SUMMER 2021 weeks & Theme important deadlines
Week 1 (June 14–18) – “Tropical Island”
Land ho! Camp has somehow become stranded on a tropical island! Don’t worry though,
DESCRIPTION DEADLINE
we’ll be having so much fun, there’s no need to signal for an S.O.S.!
Week 2 (June 21–25) – “Great Safari” Cancel EVERYTHING (with refunds
Jump in your jeep; hang on for a wild ride! This week sends campers deep into when requested)
a jungle filled with lions, tigers and…parrots? Get ready for a jungle full of fun!
Week 3 (June 28– July 2) – “USA Week” Non-refundable fees: Application fee
Get out your red, white, & blue and come celebrate America’s birthday with us! We’ll have ($45 per camper) and deposit ($20
awesome patriotic activities including a 4th of July parade around camp! USA! USA! USA! per week per camper)
Cancel individual weeks (with refunds
Week 4 (July 5–9) – “World Olympics” when requested)
May 15th
During the week where we celebrate our nation’s independence, we also celebrate our
multicultural community at Camp with some fun games and a little competitive spirit. Lace Non-refundable fees: Deposit ($20 per
up your sneakers and get ready to go for the gold! week per camper)
Full Payment Deadline **no refunds will
Week 5 (July 12–16) – “Superhero” be processed after this date
It’s a bird! No, it’s a plane! No, it’s Camp Sonshine! Get ready to protect the citizens of
Multi-Week Discount - in order to
CampSonshineville from evildoers. Capes and spandex are optional!
recieve the multi-week discount, you
must register prior to May 15th
Week 6 (July 19–23) – “Winter Wonderland”
If the heat is bringing you down, come cool off with us this week. An unexpected blizzard
has hit Camp. With plenty of snow and ice, we’ll party–winter style!
Week 7 (July 26–30) –“Crazy Carnival”
We’re pulling out the Big Top this week! Come enjoy the glitz, glamour and awe of the
circus at Camp! Practice to be a trapeze artist on our ropes courses, an animal tamer at
drama, or just sit back and watch with some popcorn!
Week 8 (August 2–6) – “Wild, Wild West”
Howdy partner! Grab your cowboy hat, saddle up and get ready to head out on a
fantastic adventure through the great frontier.
Week 9 (August 9–13) –“Lights, Camera, Action!”
For one week, we’re turning Silver Spring into Hollywood! Grab your tuxedo or gown and get
ready to walk the red carpet like a movie star!
Week 10 (August 16–20) – “Outer Space”
3…2…1…blast off! Let’s travel around the Milky Way, past Jupiter, and through a black hole
exploring the mysteries of outer space! Don’t forget your space suit!
Week 11 (August 23–27) - “Wacky Tacky“
What better way to end the Summer than a week with additional Field Trips & wacky tacky
fun! Campers will get the opportunity to enjoy half & full day trips in every program as well as
participate in crazy sock day, backwards day & more! 6 7
OUR SAVINGS CENTER CONVENIENCE SERVICES
Below you will find a list of our 2021 Camp Sonshine The following services are available for an additional fee:
savings:
TITLE / CODE AMOUNT DESCRIPTION
EXTENDED CARE
Available at all camp locations. Our Extended Care service gives parents the
Save 5% off option of early morning dropoff (SS/GT/Bethel: 7:00-8:30 AM; Ellicott City:
your camp 7:00-8:05AM) and/or late afternoon pickup (SS/GT/Bethel: 4:00-6:30 PM;
Military Discount 5% off tuition; plus all Ellicott City: 4:20-6:30 PM).
other savings.
• AM Extended Care- $40/week
Receive $30
• PM Extended Care- $60/week
in account
• AM and PM Extended Care - $100/week
credit for each
• One-time use - $8
new family
Family Referral
Savings $30 off (registered) you
refer to Camp TRANSPORTATION
Sonshine (up Camp Sonshine offers bus pick-up & drop-off services to and from our Silver
to the amount Spring Location. The following fees covers transportation for the entire week.
purchased). Note: the cost is the same whether you use this service everyday or irregularly.
Receive $25
• AM/PM Transportation - $40/week
Multi-Week off per week if
• AM and PM Transportation - $80/week
Saving $25 off you register for
• One-time use - $8
(Expires May 15) more than one
week of camp.
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2021 BUS STOP LOCATIONS LATESTAYS & OVERNIGHTERS
AREA RT LOCATION TIME Camp Sonshine provides Campers wtih several opportunities throughout the summer weeks to
experience camp at night! These events are specific to location/program and are limited based
SILVER SPRING CAMPS (Weeks 1-9) 1 LEAVES RETURNS on your selection.
Damascus Cow Damascus Shopping Center – Rt. 124 & Rt. 108 8:15 AM 4:10 PM
SS West Dino Giant Food, 1280 E W Hwy, Silver Spring 8:05 AM 4:20 PM
LATESTAY
Wheaton Dino Target (south lot) – University Blvd & Veirs Mill Rd 8:25 AM 4:00 PM
DC Eagle Roosevelt HS - 13th St. NW 8:00 AM 4:25 PM
A Latestay is a chance for PK-2nd Grade Campers to experience the thrill of being a “big kid” by
staying on our campgrounds until 8pm! In addition to eating camp food, campers get to partic-
Bethesda Elephant White Flint Plaza (Shoppers Food) – Nicholson Ln 7:50 AM 4:35 PM ipate in fun-filled activities such as a HAY RIDE and S’MORE MAKING!
Giant Food (rear parking lot – Tuckerman Ln & Seven Available Weeks (Thursdays) : 2, 4, 6, & 8
Potomac Elephant 8:05 AM 4:20 PM
Locks Rd Cost : $25 (per latestay)
Lotte Mart at the Twinbrook Shopping Center- Veirs Mill
Rockville Elephant 8:20 AM 4:05 PM
Rd.
Aspen Hill Elephant Taco Bell/Boston Market – Georgia Ave & Aspen Hill Rd 8:35 AM 3:50 PM ADVENTURE OVERNIGHTER (3RD & 4TH)
Rockville North Frog Patel Brothers – Rt. 355 & College Parkway 8:00 AM 4:05 PM Our legendary ADVENTURE Overnighters1 (Friday nights through 8:00AM Saturday morning) are
Gaithersburg Frog Weis Markets – Rt. 355 & Westland Dr 8:15 AM 4:10 PM filled with unforgettable experiences such as:
Olney Frog Fair Hill Shops – Greene Turtle Parking Lot 8:40 AM 3:45 PM • Elaborate themed activities that continue into the night (e.g. group field games, crazy skits,
Clarksville Monkey McDonald’s – Rt. 108 & Great Star Dr 8:05 AM 3:50 PM energizing music, wet and messy adventures, and more!)
Columbia Monkey Columbia Mall – Lower level Sears – South parking lot 8:25 AM 4:10 PM • Roasting s’mores to perfection
• Bonding with fellow campers around a crackling fire
Scaggsville Monkey Food Lion – Rt. 216 & Rt. 29 8:40 AM 4:25 PM
Available Weeks (Fridays) : 2, 4, 6, & 8
Briggs Chaney Moose Global Foods – Briggs Chaney Rd. & Rt. 29 8:40 AM 3:45 PM Cost : $40 (per overnighter)
SS North Moose Sears Auto Center – New Hampshire Ave & Lockwood Dr 8:25 AM 4:00 PM
SS Moose Safeway at Four Corners – University Blvd & Rt. 29 8:15 AM 4:10 PM
HIGH ADVENTURE OVERNIGHTER (5TH–6TH)
EC Location Tiger Summit Ministry Center - 2800 Westchester Ave 8:10 AM 4:20 PM
EC Tiger Long Gate Center – Target parking lot – Rt. 100 & Rt. 29 8:20 AM 4:10 PM
Our spectacular HIGH ADVENTURE Overnighters (Friday night through 8:00AM Saturday
morning) allow campers to experience an unforgettable extended-day field trip on Friday plus
Bridgeway Community Church – 9189 Red Branch Rd,
Columbia N Tiger 8:30 AM 4:00 PM night activities such as:
Columbia, MD 21045
Laurel East Turtle Kohl’s Laurel – Rt 198. & Russet Green E. Rd. 8:00 AM 4:30 PM • The Golden Owl game (similar to sardines)
Savage Turtle Weis Food – Rt. 1 South of Rt. 32 8:15 AM 4:15 PM
• Extended group times
• Late night team games
Destiny Church – 7195 Oakland Mills Rd, Columbia, MD
Destiny Turtle 8:30 AM 4:00 PM Available Weeks (Fridays) & field trips (tentative):
21046
Columbia S Turtle McDonald’s – Guilford Rd & Eden Brook Rd 8:40 AM 3:50 PM • Week 2 – Six Flags America, MD
Shoppers, 10501 Martin Luther King Jr Hwy, Bowie, MD • Week 4 – Guppy Gulch, PA
Bowie Zebra 8:15 AM 4:15 PM
20720 • Week 6 – Six Flags America, MD
Greenbelt Zebra Safeway at Greenway Center – Greenbelt Rd 8:30 AM 4:00 PM • Week 8 – Guppy Gulch, PA
NE DC Rhino Starbucks - 2430 Market Street NE 8:20 AM 4:10 PM Cost : Included in weekly tuition2
Shoppers, 10501 Martin Luther King Jr Hwy, Bowie, MD
Bowie Zebra 7:45 AM 5:00 PM
20720
1 For campers who’ve just completed 3rd or 4th grade at our Silver Spring and Germantown locations.
2 When overnighter costs are included in the weekly tuition, and your child(ren) chooses not to attend the Overnighter event,
1 Please visit https://campsonshine.org/resource-center/convenience-services/bus-stops/ for weeks 10 & 11 there will be no alternative activities planned for them.
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TEEN ADVENTURE OVERNIGHTER (7TH–9TH)
Our fun-filled TEEN ADVENTURE Overnighters (Thursday through Friday at 10:00PM) allow
our teenage campers to experience unforgettable extended-day field trips on Thursday and on
finance policies
Friday. This year’s fields trips plans include
Available Weeks (Thurs-Fri) & field trips (tentative):
• Week 1 – Ocean City, NJ POLICY EXPLANATION/EXAMPLE FINANCIAL INFO.
• Week 2 – Guppy Gulch/Dorney Park, PA
• Week 3 – Rehoboth Beach, DE Week/Program Switching from one week, program, or
No charge! Contingent on space available.
• Week 4 – Kings Dominion & Massahutten Waterpark Transfers camp to another.
• Week 5 – Wildwood Beach, NJ
• Week 6 – Six Flags, NJ & Jenkinson’s Boardwalk Cancelling 1 or more weeks $20 deposit fee per camper per week
(retaining others) cancelled will be retained by Camp Son-
• Week 7 – Ocean City, NJ
• All cancellations must be in writing. shine.
• Week 8 – Rehoboth Beach, DE
• Week 9 – Hersheypark & Guppy Gulch, PA Cancellations Cancelling every thing
(per camper) $20 deposit fee per camper per week
Cost : Included in weekly tuition3 • All cancellations must be in writing. cancelled AND the $45 application fee will
• Having a sibling on the waiting list is be retained by Camp Sonshine.
not cause for a refund.
The full regular rate tuition amount All registrations received on or after May
Payment and all other fees due (including con- 15th must be accompanied by payment in
venience options) is due by May 15th. full.
Checks cannot be accepted after May
Check 15th. There will be a $35 for any returned
checks.
eCheck payment is exclusively accepted
through the CampMinder database and
eCheck Camp InTouch application. Families will be
Payment notified via email for successful and un-
Method successful payments.
Credit Card payment is accepted through
the CampMinder database and Camp In-
Touch application. Families will be notified
Credit Card via email for successful and unsuccessful
payments. Please note that Camp Son-
shine is charged at 3% processing fee for
all credit card transactions.
Sickness/ Absensce of more than two consec-
Camp will credit for the days missed when
School utive days to illness or school being
requested in writing.
Extentions extended
Payment will not be processed for camp-
ers who are unable to enroll or are with-
drawn without enrollment from the waiting
Applicable to only children on the wait
Waiting List list. Cancellation of any additional camp-
list. Does not apply to enrolled siblings.
ers based on wait list outcomes must be
requested in writing (the above cancella-
tion policies will apply).
3 When overnighter costs are included in the weekly tuition, and your child(ren) chooses not to attend the Overnighter event,
there will be no alternative activities planned for them. 12 13
2021 FEES (SUMMER & SPRING BREAK CAMPS)
The multi-week discount will not be grant-
Late penalities will apply to registra-
Late Fees ed to registrations made on or after May
tions completed on or after May 15th.
15th.
(Fees are based on one child, per one week at Camp Sonshine)
Discounts can only be applied to camp
Please contact Parent Services at info@ OPTION FEE
tuition. There is no discount for conve-
Discounts campsonshine.org for any additonal ques-
nience options or the $45 application Application Fee $45 (one-time fee per year, per child)
tions on discounts.
fee.
Regular Overnighter
Summer Tuition
1 week 1 week
Returned A fee will be charged for all returned There is a $35 fee charged for returned
Checks checks. checks. SUMMER CAMP (CORE CAMPS)
A $20 per week non-refundable de- Discovery (PK-K) $290
silver spring
post, as well as th $45 application fee Explorer (1st-2nd) $320
Your deposit give you freedom and flexibil-
per child is required with each ad-
ity to make payments at your convenience Adventure (3rd-4th) $330
Deposits vanced or regular rate application at
until our payment deadline of May 15th or
time of registration. The deposit is ap- High Adventure (5th & 6th) $340 $390
until your balance is paid in full.
plied toward the full balance; it is not a
separate or additional fee. Teen Adventure (7th - 9th) ** $430 $430
Leaders-in-Training (7th-10th) $285
The following fees will be applied for
Because of limited availability, fees for Spring Break Camp cancellations: $5/day Discovery (PK-K) $290
germantown
Spring Break Spring Break must be paid in full cancelled or $20/entire week cancellation. Explorer (1st-2nd) $320
upon registration. NOTE: No refunds for cancellations wil be
made after February 24th. Adventure (3rd-4th) $330
High Adventure (5th & 6th) $340 $390
Teen Adventure (7th-9th)** $430 $430
Leaders-in-Training (7th-10th) $285
ellicott city
K-2nd Grade $235
3rd-6th Grade $235
SUMMER CAMP (SPECIALTY CAMPS)
Arts Adventure Camp (1st-6th Grade) $340
Coding Camp (3rd-8th Grade) $340
STEM Camp (1st-6th Grade) $340
Overnighters: Applies to weeks 2, 4, 6, 8
Multiweek: $25 OFF per week when you register for 2+ weeks of camp before May 15th.
** (Overnighters Required): Overnighters are included in the price for the teen adventure programs.
SPRING BREAK CAMP (March 29 - April 2)
K-4th grade (single day) $50
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silver spring
Our Silver Spring location —nestled on 25 acres of wooded
land, fields and streams— has been serving children and
families for over 40 years. We’re located right across from
the Hampshire Greens community (we are approximately ½
mile north of Route 198 and 2 miles south of Route 108 on
summer
New Hampshire Avenue).
CAMPGROUNDS:
programs
16819 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE,
SILVER SPRING, MD, 20905
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discovery program
2021
GROUP SCHEDULE: SAMPLE DISCOVERY (PK-K)
period TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
(Pre kindergarten-kindergarten) 1
8:35-9:15
9:20-9:35 Morning Connect Morning Connect
ARRIVAL
Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect
summer programs • silver spring
2 9:45-10:20 Assembly Assembly Assembly Assembly Assembly
We cut no corners when it comes to giving our young campers (must be at least 4 years old)
the extra-special care they deserve. Because our little VIP campers are in their formative years, 3 10:30-11:05 Construction Zone Sonshine Impact
individual attention goes a long way. Group Photo/ Splash Landing Splash Landing
Moonbounce/Ball
4 11:15-11:50 Bathroom & Water Theme Day Pit
activities Break
Lunch/ Lunch/ Lunch/ Camp Store/ Lost
5 12:00-12:35
In a nurturing, small-group atmosphere, DISCOVERY campers get to enjoy a healthy mix of Reapply Sunscreen Reapply Sunscreen Giving Tree! & Found check
indoor and outdoor activities, which are designed to help cultivate the imagination and allow 6 12:45-1:20 Mini Zipeline Craft Craze
Lunch/
Playground
Lunch/
Reapply Sunscreen Reapply Sunscreen
kids to explore the physical world. Example activities include: WATER SLIDE, MOONBOUNCE,
Rest (PK), Rest (PK), Rest (PK) Rest (PK)
SPLASH PLAYGROUND, DISCOVERY TRAIN, PLAY ZONE, LATESTAYS, THEME DAYS and 7 1:30-2:05 Rest (PK)
Stage It (K) STEM (K) Go Karts (K) Eco Explorations (K)
much more!
8 2:15-2:50 Discovery Time Playzone Toboggan Run Discovery Train Turtle Run
9 3:00-3:20 Daily Debreif Daily Debreif Daily Debreif Daily Debreif Daily Debreif
3:20-3:30 BUS DEPARTURE
3:30-3:55 PARENT PICK-UP
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS:
• Extended Care (see p. 9 for details)
• Transportation (see p. 9 for details1)
OPTIONAL CAMP ACTIVITIES:
• Latestay: $25/latestay
(see pp. 11–12 for latestay/overnighter details)
TUITION COST:
• 1 week: $290/week
• 2+ weeks: save $25 per week if registered before May 15th
18 19explorer program
2021
GROUP SCHEDULE: SAMPLE EXPLORER (1st-2nd)
Period TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
(1st & 2nd grade) 8:35-9:15 ARRIVAL
summer programs • silver spring 1 9:20-9:35 Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect
2 9:45-10:20 Assembly Assembly Assembly
A fun and exciting program has been designed for our EXPLORER campers1. Campers are
taught social, emotional, intellectual, physical & creative skills. Our campers get to enjoy a safe Construction
3 10:30-11:05 Go Karts Aqua Zone Zone (1st)
and active outdoor program in which they encounter new and unforgettable adventures. Archery (2nd)
Pool Trip Pool Trip
Group Photo/ Craft Craze (Girls)
4 11:15-11:50 Sports
activities 5 12:00-12:35
Group Time
Lunch
Dodgeball (Boys)
Lunch Lunch
Example activities include: POOL TRIPS, WATER SLIDE, CANOEING,
PADDLE BOATS, ARCHERY, THEME DAYS, LATESTAYS and much more! 6 12:45-1:20 Turbo Slide Lunch Lunch/Giving Tree! Sonshine Impact
Stage It (1st)
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS: 7 1:30-2:05 Pond Forest Ranger
Theme Day
Moonbounce Slingshot Gallery
(2nd)
• Extended Care (see p. 9 for details)
Nature Art (Girls)
• Transportation (see p. 9 for details) 8 2:15-2:50 Eco Explorations Wilderness Ranger
Camp Store/ Min-
Venture Time
ute to Win it
(Boys)
OPTIONAL CAMP ACTIVITIES: 9 3:00-3:20 Daily Debreif Daily Debreif Daily Debreif Daily Debreif Daily Debreif
• Latestay: $25/latestay (see pp. 11–12 for latestay/overnighter details)
3:20-3:30 BUS DEPARTURE
TUITION COST: 3:30-3:55 PARENT PICK-UP
• 1 week: $320/week
• 2+ weeks: save $25 per week if registered before May 15th
1 Explorer campers are grouped by grade and gender.
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GROUP SCHEDULE: SAMPLE adventure (3 rd )
adventure program period TIME
8:35-9:15
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
ARRIVAL
THURSDAY FRIDAY
(3 & 4 grade)
RD TH 1
2
9:20-9:35
9:45-10:20
Morning Connect
Assembly
Morning Connect
Assembly
Morning Connect
Assembly
Morning Connect
Assembly
Morning Connect
Assembly
summer programs • silver spring
3 10:30-11:05 Sports Archery Archery Tag Venture Time
Our Adventure Camp is an assortment of fun, activities, and unforgettable memories. Coun- Electives Craft Craze (Girls)
Camp Store/ Group
4 11:15-11:50 Nerf Battle Wilderness Ranger Sonshine Impact
selors serve up daily adventures where ADVENTURE campers are taught social, emotional, Time
(Boys)
intellectual, physical & creative skills all while making friends, laughing, and being themselves.
5 12:00-12:35 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
Ninja Warrior
activities 6 12:45-1:20 Slingshot Gallery
Course/ Low Ropes
Turbo Slide
Group Photo/
Example activities include: POOL TRIPS, ELECTIVES, OUTDOOR COOKING, 7 1:30-2:05 Pool Trip
Group Time
Go Karts Pool Trip Adventure Team
GOKARTS, PAINTBALL GALLERY (4th graders only), OVERNIGHTERS and much more! Challenge (odd),
8 2:15-2:50 Forest Ranger Pond Electives (even)
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS: 9 3:00-3:20 Daily Debreif Daily Debreif Daily Debreif Daily Debreif Daily Debreif
• Extended Care (see p. 9 for details)
• Transportation (see p. 9 for details) 3:20-3:30 BUS DEPARTURE
3:30-3:55 PARENT PICK-UP
OPTIONAL CAMP ACTIVITIES:
• Overnighter: $40/overnighter (see pp. 11–12 for latestay/overnighter details) 2021
GROUP SCHEDULE: SAMPLE adventure (4 th )
TUITION COST:
• 1 week: $330/week period TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
• 2+ weeks: save $25 per week if registered before May 15th 8:35-9:15 ARRIVAL
1 9:20-9:35 Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect
2 9:45-10:20 Assembly Assembly Assembly Assembly Assembly
Archery Tag/ Nerf
3 10:30-11:05 Archery/Tomakawk Climbing Wall
Battle
Electives
4 11:15-11:50 Go Karts Pond Sonshine Impact
Field Trip
5 12:00-12:35 Lunch Lunch Lunch/ Giving Tree Lunch
6 12:45-1:20 Paintball Gallery Turbo Slide
Group Photo/ Ninja Warrior
7 1:30-2:05 Pool Trip Pool Trip Adventure Team
Camp Store Course
Challenge (odd),
8 2:15-2:50 Forest Ranger Slip-N-Slide Electives (even)
9 3:00-3:20 Daily Debreif Daily Debreif Daily Debreif Daily Debreif Daily Debreif
3:20-3:30 BUS DEPARTURE
3:30-3:55 PARENT PICK-UP
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GROUP SCHEDULE: SAMPLE high adventure (5 th )
high adventure program period TIME
8:35-9:15
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
ARRIVAL
THURSDAY FRIDAY
(5 & 6 grade)
th th 1
2
9:20-9:35
9:45-10:20
Morning Connect
Launch
Morning Connect
Climbing Wall
Morning Connect Morning Connect
Slip-N-Slide
Morning Connect
summer programs • silver spring
3 10:30-11:05 Archery/Tomahawk Turbo Slide
Pool Trip Zipeline
Our High Adventure program provides a balance of structured activity time with relational 4 11:15-11:50 Pond
group time to help campers build confidence, friendships, and independence. Our trained
staff create an environment where campers can be themselves, hang out with friends, and 5 12:00-12:35 Lunch/Camp Store Lunch/Giving Tree Field Trip
interact with caring role models.
6 12:45-1:20 Pool Trip Off Road Go Karts Lunch
activities 7 1:30-2:05 Tarzan Swing Cooking Electives
1
Examples of our extreme (but safe) activities include POOL TRIPS, PAINTBALL GAMES, 8 2:15-2:50
Ninja Warrior
Sonshine Impact
ZIPLINE, TARZAN SWING, FIELD TRIPS (e.g. SixFlags America, Guppy Gultch, Skyzone, Laser Course
Tag), OVERNIGHTERS (see pp. 12–16 for latestay/overnighter details), and much more! 9 3:00-3:20 Daily Debreif Daily Debreif Daily Debreif Daily Debreif Daily Debreif
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS: 3:20-3:40 BUS DEPARTURE
• Extended Care (see p. 9 for details) 3:45-4:35 PARENT PICK-UP
• Transportation (see p. 9 for details)
2021
TUITION COST: GROUP SCHEDULE: SAMPLE high adventure (6 th )
• 1 week: $340/week
• 1 week: $390/week (Overnighter week) period TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
• 2+ weeks: save $25 per week if registered before May 15th 8:35-9:15 ARRIVAL
1 9:20-9:35 Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect
2 9:45-10:20 Launch
Activities by Choice
3 10:30-11:05 Pond Activities by Choice
Pool Trip
4 11:15-11:50 Lunch
5 12:00-12:35 Lunch/ Giving Tree Field Trip
6 12:45-1:20 Pool Trip Lunch/ Camp Store Sonshine Impact
Field Trip
Ninja Warrior
7 1:30-2:05 Cooking
Course
8 2:15-2:50 Tarzan Swing Turbo Slide
9 3:00-3:20 Daily Debreif Daily Debreif Daily Debreif Daily Debreif Daily Debreif
3:20-3:30 BUS DEPARTURE
3:30-3:55 PARENT PICK-UP
1 All on grounds activity waivers are included in the general Parental consent.
Information about any off grounds activity waivers will be provided.
24 25teen adventure program
2021
GROUP SCHEDULE: SAMPLE teen adventure (7 th -9 th )
period TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
(7 -9 grade)
th th 8:35-9:15 ARRIVAL
summer programs • silver spring 1 9:20-9:35 Morning Connect
Morning Connect/
Group Photo
Morning Connect
Morning Connect/
Giving Tree
Morning Connect
2 9:45-10:20 Silver Spring
Our award-winning1 Teen Adventure program is designed to help campers build character, de- Breafast & TA Electives:
velop positive social skills and practice responsibility. This program offers an “exclusive” teen 3 10:30-11:05
Launch Pond, Forest Rang- TENTATIVE OVERNIGHTER TRIPS:
feel where each day is filled with opportunities for teens to hang out with friends, participate in er, Paintball Games,
Counselor Planned Tarzan Swing, Zipe-
fun activities, and interact with caring counselors2. 4 11:15-11:50 line, Gym
Week 1: Ocean City, NJ
Time Week 2: Guppy Gulch & Dorney Park
Week 3: Rehoboth Beach, DE
5 12:00-12:35 Tye Dye Field Trip
activities 6 12:45-1:20 Lunch
Week 4: Kings Dominion, VA & Massanu-
tten Waterpark
Week 5: Wildwood Beach, NJ
Examples of our activities3 include POOL TRIPS, PAINTBALL GAMES, TARZAN SWING, Pool Trip Week 6: Six Flags, NJ & Hurrican Harbor
7 1:30-2:05 Week 7: Ocean City, MD
OVERNIGHTERS/FIELD TRIPS (see pp. 12–16 for latestay/overnighter details) and much more! Pond Week 8: Rehoboth Beach, DE
8 2:15-2:50 Week 9: Hersheypark, PA & Guppy Gulch
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS:
9 3:00-3:20 Daily Debreif Daily Debreif Daily Debreif
• Extended Care (see p. 9 for details)
• Transportation (see p. 9 for details) 3:20-3:30 BUS DEPARTURE
TUITION COST: 3:30-3:55 PARENT PICK-UP
• 1 week: $430/week (Overnighter weeks)
• 2+ weeks: save $25 per week if registered before May 15th
1 We’ve won several “Best Teen Camp” awards in the Silver Spring area.
2 All of our staff (mostly college-aged students) hold a true commitment to
upholding our Christian values. Our staff are excellent role models and know how
to relate to teenagers; they desire to build meaningful relationships with teens
and help them develop into mature young adults.
3 All on grounds activity waivers are included in the general Parental consent.
Information about any off grounds activity waivers will be provided.
26 27leader-in-training program
(7th-9th grade)
summer programs • silver spring
germantown
CAMPGROUNDS:
1
The Leader-in-Training (LIT) Program equips teens with important leadership/life skills such NEELSVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
as: Teamwork, Responsibility, Communication, Problem Solving and Community Service
(approved student service learning hours program). Participants can earn up to 35 SSL hours 2 070 1 F R E D E R I C K ROA D,
per week.
GERMANTOWN, MD, 20876
activities
Vital leadership skills are taught in a safe, fun and challenging group environment. Teens will Camp Sonshine Germantown (GT) is a field trip-based pro-
get hands-on experience working with kids alongside trained counselors. LITs help maintain gram that provides Campers with age-appropriate, outra-
group countrol, create a safe environment for campers and assist in day-to-day activities. LITs
will also get to participate in one-on-one mentoring. geously fun activities. Located at Neelsville Presbyterian
Church, our GT location is off of Frederick Rd. Right in the
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS:
heart of Germantown, this location makes it especially con-
• Extended Care (see p. 9 for details)
• Transportation (see p. 9 for details) venient for those living in the Germantown/Damascus/
Gaithersburg area.
TUITION COST:
• $285/week
• 2+ weeks: save $25 per week if registered before May 15th
28 29discovery program GROUP SCHEDULE: SAMPLE GT discovery (pk-k)
TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
2021
(Pre kindergarten-kindergarten)
period
9:00-
9:15 ARRIVAL
summer programs • germantown (GT) 9:20-
1 Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect
9:40
Our Discovery (PK-K) program1 nurtures your child in a safe, small-group environment while 2
9:40 -
Assembly Assembly
Travel to
Assembly Assembly
creating new and exciting adventures that encourage their development. Our loving staff 10:20 Silver Spring
invest the time and attention your child needs. This program’s on-thego schedule leaves your 10:20- 10:30- Travel to
3 Moonbounce
11:00 11:05 Silver Spring
child happily exhausted and ready for more! Theme
Moon-
11:00- 11:15- Day @ 11:15-
4 STEM Morning at the Park bounce/ Discovery House
activities 11:40 11:50 Silver
Spring
11:50
Ball Pit
11:40- 12:00- 12:00-
Example activities include: WATER SLIDE, MOON BOUNCE, SPLASH PLAYGROUND, 5
12:20
Lunch
12:35 12:35
Lunch
LEGOS & BUILDING BLOCKS, THEME DAYS, LATESTAYS, FIELD TRIPS 12:20- 12:45- 12:45- Discovery
6 Lunch Lunch Lunch
(e.g. Butler’s Orchard, Playseum, Bounce U) and much more! 1:00 1:20 1:20 Train
Mini
1:00- 1:30- 1:30-
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS: 7 Sonshine Impact Splash Zipline/
1:40 2:05 2:05
Splash Landing Playzone
• Extended Care (see p. 9 for details) Playground @ Silver Bathroom
1:40- 2:05- Spring 2:05- Field Trip
8 Crafts Break &
2:20 2:20 2:20
OPTIONAL CAMP ACTIVITIES: Load Buses
• Latestay: $25/latestay (see pp. 11–12 for latestay/overnighter details) 2:20- Travel to Travel to
9 Aqua Zone
3:00 Germantown Germantown
3:00 -
TUITION COST: 3:30
Daily Debrief Daily Debrief Daily Debrief Daily Debrief Daily Debrief
• 1 week: $290/week 3:30-
3:55 DEPARTURE
• 2+ weeks: save $25 per week if registered before May 15th
1 Children must be at least 4 years old and potty-trained by the
start of the first week they attend. Campers are grouped by grade.
30 31explorer program
2021
GROUP SCHEDULE: SAMPLE GT explorer (1 st & 2 nd )
period TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
(1st & 2nd grade) 9:00-
9:15 ARRIVAL
summer programs • GERMANTOWN (GT) 1
9:20-
Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect
9:40
9:40 - Travel to
Our Explorer (1st & 2nd graders) program1 nurtures your child in a safe, small-group envi- 2
10:20
Assembly Assembly
Silver Spring
Assembly Assembly
ronment while creating new and exciting adventures that encourage their development. Our Pond
loving staff invest the time and attention your child needs. This program’s on-the-go schedule 10:20- 10:30- (Even),
3 Group Time Moonbounce
leaves your child happily exhausted and ready for more! 11:00 11:05 Turbo Slide
Electives
(Odd)
11:00- Sonshine Group 11:15-
4 Aqua Zone Go Karts
activities 11:40
11:40- Crafts (Girls) Fort
Time 11:50
12:00- Eco Explo-
5 Lunch Lunch
Example activities include POOL TRIPS, WATER SLIDE, ARCHERY, LATESTAYS, FIELD TRIPS 12:20 Building (Boys) 12:35 ration
(e.g. Port Discovery, Cunningham Falls, National Zoo) and much more! 6
12:20-
Lunch
12:45-
Lunch
Field Trip
1:00 1:20
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS: 1:00- 1:30- Forest
7
1:40 Rotations @ GTO 2:05 Ranger
• Extended Care (see p. 9 for details) (Outdoor Cooking, Pool Trip Bathroom Pool Trip
1:40- 2:05-
8 Wilderness Ranger, Break &
2:20 2:20
OPTIONAL CAMP ACTIVITIES: Archery, Gaga Ball, Load Buses
2:20- Nature) Travel to
• Latestay: $25/latestay (see pp. 11–12 for latestay/overnighter details) 9
3:00 Germantown
3:00 -
TUITION COST: 3:30
Daily Debrief Daily Debrief Daily Debrief Daily Debrief Daily Debrief
• 1 week: $320/week 3:30-
3:55 DEPARTURE
• 2+ weeks: save $25 per week if registered before May 15th
1 Campers are grouped by grade. In 1st and 2nd grade,
campers are also grouped by gender.
32 33adventure program GROUP SCHEDULE: SAMPLE GT adventure (3 rd & 4 th )
TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
2021
(3 & 4 grade)
RD TH period
9:00-
9:15 ARRIVAL
summer programs • GERMANTOWN (GT) 9:20-
1 Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect
9:40
There is never a dull moment once Adventure camp begins! Our jam-packed program1 has 2
9:40 -
Assembly Assembly
Travel to
Assembly Assembly
your child running, dancing, laughing, and most importantly, growing! The energized counsel- 10:20 Silver Spring
ors and fun-blasted activities combine to strengthen confidence and develop skills in every 10:20- Sonshine Group 10:30-
3 Aqua Zone Go Karts
11:00 Time 11:05 Rotations @ GTO
camper.
11:00- 11:15- (Cooking, Fort
4 Sports Archery Tag
11:40 11:50 Building, Go Karts,
Electives Archery)
activities 5
11:40-
12:20
Group Time
12:00-
12:35
Low Ropes
Example activities include POOL TRIPS, BUILDING FORTS, OVERNIGHTERS, 6
12:20-
Lunch Lunch
12:45-
Lunch Lunch
FIELD TRIPS (e.g. Laser Tag, Splashdown Water Park, Climb Zone) and much more! 1:00 1:20
Pond Field Trip
1:00- 1:30- (Odd)/
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS: 7
1:40 2:05 Turbo Slide
• Extended Care (see p. 9 for details) (Even)
Adventure
Pool Trip Bathroom Pool Trip
1:40- Program Time 2:05-
8 Break &
OPTIONAL CAMP ACTIVITIES: 2:20 2:20
Load Buses
• Overnighter: $40/overnighter (see pp. 11–12 for latestay/overnighter details) 2:20- Travel to
9
3:00 Germantown
TUITION COST: 3:00 -
Daily Debrief Daily Debrief Daily Debrief Daily Debrief Daily Debrief
3:30
• 1 week: $330/week
3:30-
• 2+ weeks: save $25 per week if registered before May 15th 3:55 DEPARTURE
1 Campers are grouped by grade and gender.
34 35high adventure program GROUP SCHEDULE: SAMPLE GT high adventure (5 th & 6 th ) 2021
(5 & 6 grade)
th th period TIME
9:00-
9:15
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
ARRIVAL
THURSDAY FRIDAY
summer programs • GERMANTOWN (GT)
9:20-
1 Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect
9:40
Our High Adventure program provides a balance of structured activity time with relational 9:40 - Sonshine Group Travel to
group time to help campers build confidence, friendships, and independence. Our trained 2
10:20 Breakfast & Time Silver Spring
staff create an environment where campers1 can be themselves, hang out with friends, and 10:20- HA Launch 10:30-
3
interact with caring role models. 11:00 Electives 11:05
@ Neelsville Electives
11:00- 11:15-
4 Travel Time @ Silver
11:40 11:50
Spring
activities 5
11:40-
12:20
Lunch
12:00-
12:35
Examples of our extreme (but safe) activities2 include POOL TRIPS, GO KARTS, Field Trip Field Trip
12:20- Lunch/ Travel to
6
OUTDOOR COOKING, DODGEBALL, OVERNIGHTERS, FIELD TRIPS (e.g. Laser Tag, 1:00 Germantown
Program Time
Sky Zone, Guppy Gultch, SixFlags America) and much more! 1:00-
7
1:40
Pool Trip
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS: 1:40-
8 Electives @ GTO
2:20
• Extended Care (see p. 9 for details)
2:20-
9 Travel Time
3:00
TUITION COST: 3:00 -
Daily Debrief Daily Debrief Daily Debrief Daily Debrief End of Week Debrief
• 1 week: $340 3:30
3:30-
• 1 week (Overnighters): $390 3:55 DEPARTURE
• 2+ weeks: save $25 per week if registered before May 15th
GT HA - Silver Spring Electives
Thursday Option 1: Option 2: Option 3:
Period:
10:30- Pond Camp Store Climbing Wall
11:05
11:15- Pond Tarzan Swing Archery Tag
11:50
12:00- Camp Store Tarzan Swing Archery Tag
12:35
1 Campers are grouped by grade. In 1st and 2nd grade, campers are also
grouped by gender.
2 All on grounds activity waivers are included in the general Parental consent.
Information about any off grounds activity waivers will be provided.
36 372021
GROUP SCHEDULE: SAMPLE GT teen adventure (7 th -9 th )
teen adventure program period TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
(7th-9th grade) 9:00-9:15
9:20-9:40 Morning Connect Morning Connect
ARRIVAL
Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect
summer programs • GERMANTOWN (GT)
1 9:40 - 10:20
Our Teen Adventure program is designed to help campers build character, develop positive Breakfast & TA
2 10:20-11:00 Hang Time at GTO TENTATIVE OVERNIGHTER TRIPS:
social skills and practice responsibility. This program offers an “exclusive” teen feel where each Launch
day is filled with opportunities for teens to hang out with friends, participate in fun activities, 3 11:00-11:40 Week 1: Ocean City, NJ
and interact with caring counselors. Week 2: Guppy Gulch & Dorney Park
4 11:40-12:20 Tye Dye Lunch Week 3: Rehoboth Beach, DE
Week 4: Kings Dominion, VA & Massanu-
Field Trip
tten Waterpark
5 12:20-1:00 Lunch
Week 5: Wildwood Beach, NJ
activities 6 1:00-1:40
Week 6: Six Flags, NJ & Hurrican Harbor
Week 7: Ocean City, MD
Examples of our activities include POOL TRIPS, DODGEBALL, COOKING, OVERNIGHTERS*/ Slip-N-Slide Pool Trip Week 8: Rehoboth Beach, DE
7 1:40-2:20 Week 9: Hersheypark, PA & Guppy Gulch
FIELD TRIPS (e.g. D.C. Scavenger Hunt, Rock Climbing) and much more!
Counselor Planned
8 2:20-3:00
Time
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS:
Daily Debrief/
• Extended Care (see p. 9 for details) 9 3:00 - 3:30 Daily Debrief Daily Debrief Sonshine Group
Time
TUITION COST: 3:30-3:55 DEPARTURE
• 1 week: $430/week (Overnighter weeks)
• 2+ weeks: save $25 per week if registered before May 15th
38 39leader in training program
(7th-10th grade)
summer programs • GERMANTOWN
The Leader in Training (L.I.T.) Program1 equips teens with important leadership/life skills such
as: Teamwork, Responsibility, Communication, Problem Solving and Community Service
(approved student service learning hours program). Participants can earn up to 35 SSL hours
per week.
activities
Vital leadership skills are taught in a safe, fun and challenging group environment. Teens will
get hands-on experience working with kids alongside trained counselors. L.I.T.s help maintain
group countrol, create a safe environment for campers and assist in day-to-day activities.
L.I.T.s will also get to participate in one-on-one mentoring.
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS:
• Extended Care (see p. 9 for details)
TUITION COST:
• $285/week
• 2+ weeks: save $25 per week if registered before May 15th
40 41specialty CAMPGROUNDS:
16227 BATCHELLORS FOREST RD,
OLNE Y, MD, 208 3 2
Our Specialty Camps are designed to encourage campers
to explore and develop their talents and interests during the
summer! There will be four different specialized programs:
S.T.E.M., Coding, and Arts. All of our Specialty camps will be
located on the grounds of our satellite location—Bethel World
Outreach Ministries International (BWOMI) in Olney, MD.
42 43arts
2021
GROUP SCHEDULE: arts boys & girls (1 st-6 th )
period TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
(1 -6 grade)
st th 8:45-
9:35 ARRIVAL
summer programs • specialty camps 1
9:40-
Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect
9:55
PROGRAM FOCUS: 10:00-
2 Assembly Assembly
10:15
Campers will create and experience a wide range of arts through our Arts specialty camp1. Camp 10:20-
3 Arts program Arts Program
staff will bring quality programming and legendary service over the course of eight weeks! 10:50
Arts program Arts Program
10:55-
4
11:25
core areas of exploration 5
11:30-
12:10
Lunch/ Leave for SS Lunch Lunch Lunch/
• General Arts (Painting, Drawing, Sculpting) Field Trip & Arts Spiritual Impact
12:15- 12:45- Program Group Time
6
12:45 1:20
Arts Program
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS: 7
12:50- 1:30- Silver Spring
1:20 2:05 Main Camp
• Transportation (see p. 9 for details) Electives Pool Trip Off-Road Go Karts
• Extended Care (see p. 9 for details) 1:25-
8 (odd) Shooting Arts Program
1:55 2:15- Gallery (even)
2:50
TUITION COST: 9
2:00- Depart to Turbo Slide (odd)
2:30 Bethel Climbing Wall (even)
• 1 week: $340/week 2:35-
10 Daily Debrief Daily Debrief Daily Debrief Daily Debrief Daily Debrief
• 2+ weeks: save $25 per week if registered before May 15th 2:55
3:00-
3:30 BUS DEPARTURE
3:30-
3:55 PARENT PICK-UP
SPECIALTY ARTS - Silver Spring Electives ACTIVITY KEY
Grade: Option 1: Option 2:
= MESSY ACTIVITY (Bring a change of clothes)
Forest ranger Pond
Eco Explorations 2 Slingshot Gallery = WATER ACTIVITY (Bring a bathing suit and towel)
1st - 4th
Slingshot Gallery/ Camp store/
Group Photo Group Photo = FOOD ACTIVITY
Tarzan Swing (odd),
= MONEY OPTIONAL (Campers can, but do not have to, bring money
Zipline (even)
for the Snack Shack or Camp Store)
5th - 6th Pond
= MESSY/WATER ACTIVITY (It is possible for water and/or messy
Camp Store/Group activities to be scheduled during this time)
photo = MESSY/WATER ACTIVITY/MONEY OPTIONAL (It is possible for
water and/or messy activities to be scheduled during this time)
1 Available weeks 1–9 (TENTATIVE)
44 45S.T.E.M.
2021
GROUP SCHEDULE: STEM boys & girls (1 st-6 th )
period TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics 8:45-
9:35 ARRIVAL
(1 -6 grade)
st th 9:40-
1 Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect
9:55
10:00-
2 Assembly Assembly
10:15
summer programs • specialty camps
10:20-
3 STEM program
10:50 STEM program
PROGRAM FOCUS: Lunch/ Leave for SS
STEM program STEM program
10:55-
1
In our S.T.E.M. specialty camp , we offer an engaging program where campers experience artistic, 4
11:25
mathematical, and architectural design in a fun and educational way! Campers will explore the basic 11:30-
5 Lunch Lunch
concepts of physics and innovate under our trained and experienced instructors. 12:10 Lunch/ Spiritual
12:15- 12:45- Field Trip & STEM Impact Group Time
6 Program
12:45 1:20
activities 7
12:50- 1:30-
Silver Spring
STEM Program
1:20 2:05
Examples of our activities include ROCKETRY, RC CARS, DRONES, Main Camp
Electives Off-Road Go Karts Pool
3D PRINTING, SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS, LEGO ENGINEERING, and much more! 1:25- (odd)
8 STEM Program
1:55 2:15- Shooting Gallery
2:50 (even)
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS:
2:00- Depart to Turbo Slide (odd)
9
• Transportation (see p. 9 for details) 2:30 Bethel Climbing Wall (even)
• Extended Care (see p. 9 for details) 10
2:35-
Daily Debrief Daily Debrief Daily Debrief Daily Debrief Daily Debrief
2:55
TUITION COST: 3:00-
3:30 BUS DEPARTURE
• 1 week: $340/week 3:20-
3:55 PARENT PICK-UP
• 2+ weeks: save $25 per week if registered before May 15th
SPECIALTY ARTS - Silver Spring Electives ACTIVITY KEY
Grade: Option 1: Option 2:
= MESSY ACTIVITY (Bring a change of clothes)
Forest ranger Pond
Eco Explorations 2 Slingshot Gallery = WATER ACTIVITY (Bring a bathing suit and towel)
1st - 4th
Slingshot Gallery/ Camp store/
Group Photo Group Photo = FOOD ACTIVITY
Tarzan Swing (odd),
= MONEY OPTIONAL (Campers can, but do not have to, bring money
Zipline (even)
for the Snack Shack or Camp Store)
5th - 6th Pond
= MESSY/WATER ACTIVITY (It is possible for water and/or messy
Camp Store/Group activities to be scheduled during this time)
photo = MESSY/WATER ACTIVITY/MONEY OPTIONAL (It is possible for
water and/or messy activities to be scheduled during this time)
1 Available weeks 1–9 (TENTATIVE)
46 47coding
2021
GROUP SCHEDULE: CODING boys & girls (3 rd -8 th )
period TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
(3 -8 grade)
rd th 8:45-
9:35 ARRIVAL
summer programs • specialty camps 1
9:40-
Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect
9:55
PROGRAM FOCUS: 10:00-
2 Assembly Assembly
1 10:15
Our Coding camp partners with Code Kingdoms, campers will learn about building and
10:20- Coding Programs
coding concepts. 3
10:50
Coding Programs
Whether you are a beginner coder or an expert, this program will be a fun way to improve your skills! Coding Programs Coding Programs
10:55-
4
11:25
11:30-
activities 5
12:10
Lunch Lunch Lunch
Lunch/ Spiritual
12:15- 12:45- Field Trip & Impact Group Time
6 Coding Programs
Roblox (LUA CODE) & Minecraft (JAVASCRIPT) building video game designing. 12:45 1:20
STEM Program
12:50- 1:30-
7 Silver Spring
1:20 2:05
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS: Main Camp
Electives Off-Road Go Karts Pool
1:25- (odd)
• Transportation (see p. 9 for details) 8 Coding Programs
1:55 2:15- Shooting Gallery
• Extended Care (see p. 9 for details) 2:50 (even)
2:00- Depart to Turbo Slide (odd)
9
2:30 Bethel Climbing Wall (even)
TUITION COST:
2:35-
10 Daily Debrief Daily Debrief Daily Debrief Daily Debrief Daily Debrief
2:55
• 1 week: $340/week
3:00-
• 2+ weeks: save $25 per week if registered before May 15th 3:30 BUS DEPARTURE
3:30-
3:55 PARENT PICK-UP
SPECIALTY ARTS - Silver Spring Electives ACTIVITY KEY
Grade: Option 1: Option 2:
= MESSY ACTIVITY (Bring a change of clothes)
Forest ranger Pond
Eco Explorations 2 Slingshot Gallery = WATER ACTIVITY (Bring a bathing suit and towel)
1st - 4th
Slingshot Gallery/ Camp store/
Group Photo Group Photo = FOOD ACTIVITY
Tarzan Swing (odd),
= MONEY OPTIONAL (Campers can, but do not have to, bring money
Zipline (even)
for the Snack Shack or Camp Store)
5th - 6th Pond
= MESSY/WATER ACTIVITY (It is possible for water and/or messy
Camp Store/Group activities to be scheduled during this time)
photo = MESSY/WATER ACTIVITY/MONEY OPTIONAL (It is possible for
water and/or messy activities to be scheduled during this time)
1 Available weeks 1–9 (TENTATIVE)
48 49Ellicott City CAMPGROUNDS:
2800 WESTCHESTER AVE,
ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21043
CAMP SONSHINE ELLICOTT CITY IS A CORE CAMP
ACTIVITIES BASED PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES CAMP-
ERS WITH AGE-APPROPRIATE, OUTRAGEOUSLY FUN
ACTIVITIES. LOCATED AT SUMMIT MINISTRY CENTER,
OUR ELLICOTT CITY LOCATION IS JUST MINUTES AWAY
FROM HISTORICAL ELLICOTT CITY.
50 512021
GROUP SCHEDULE: SAMPLe (K-2nd Grade)
K-2ND GRADE program summer programs • ELLICOTT CITY
period TIME
8:35-9:15
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
ARRIVAL
THURSDAY FRIDAY
1 9:20-9:40 Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect
This program nurtures your child in a safe, small-group
Assembly & Game- Assembly & Game- Assembly & Game- Assembly & Game- Assembly & Game-
environment while creating new and exciting adventures that 2 9:45-10:20
show show show show show
encourage their development. Our loving staff invest the time 3 10:25-11:00 Arts & Crafts Sports & Games Drama Arts & Crafts
and attention your child needs. This program’s on-thego sched- 4 11:05-11:40 Dodgeball Cooking Balloon Games Camp Wide
Challenge
Water Games
ule leaves your child happily exhausted and ready for more! 5 11:45-12:20
Minute to Win it
Challenge
Lunch Dodgeball
6 12:25-1:00 Lunch Dice Games Lunch Lunch Lunch
Board Game Minute to Win it
7 1:05-1:40 Archery Chalk Art Sports & Games
Challenge Challenge
8 2:15-2:50 Card Tournament Forest Ranger Archery
Water Games Water Games
9 2:25-3:00 Scavenger Hunt Drama Sonshine Impact
10 3:05-3:25 Daily Debreif Daily Debreif Daily Debreif Daily Debreif Daily Debreif
3:30-3:55 PARENT PICK-UP
activities
Example activities include: Water Games, Sports, Art, Scavenger Hunts, Dodgeball & Cooking and
much more!
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS:
• Extended Care (see p. 9 for details)
TUITION COST:
• 1 week: $235/week
• 2+ weeks: save $25 per week if registered before May 15th
52 533rd-6th grade program summer programs • Ellicott city
GROUP SCHEDULE: SAMPLE (3 rd -6 th )
period TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
2021
9:00-
This program provides a balance of structured activity time with relational group time to help 9:15 ARRIVAL
campers build confidence, friendships, and independence. Our trained staff create an envi- 9:20-
1 Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect
9:40
ronment where campers can be themselves, hang out with friends, and interact with caring
9:45- Assembly & Game- Assembly & Game- Assembly & Game- Assembly & Game-
role models. 2
10:20 show show show show
10:25-
3 Sports & Games Cooking Cooking Card Tournament
activities 11:00
11:05-
Camp Wide
Challenge
4 Dodgeball Sports & Games Sports & Games
Examples of our activities include: Water Games, Camp Challenge, Archery, Service Project, 11:40 Electives (Dodgeball,
11:45- Spa, Lawn Games)
Art, Dodgeball, Cooking and much more! 5 Art Lunch Group Time
12:20
12:25-
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS: 6
1:00
Lunch Dodgeball Lunch Lunch Lunch
• Extended Care (see p. 9 for details) 1:05-
7 Forest Ranger Group Time Service Project Sonshine Impact
1:40
Water Games
TUITION COST: 8
2:15-
Cooking
2:50 Electives (Dodgeball,
• 1 week: $235/week Archery Water Games
Spa, Lawn Games)
2:25-
9 Forest Ranger Archery
• 2+ weeks: save $25 per week if registered before May 15th 3:00
3:05-
10 Experiments Daily Debreif Daily Debreif Daily Debreif End of Week Debrief
3:25
3:30-
3:55 DEPARTURE
54 55SPRING BREAK CAMP
(March 29TH – April 2nd)
extended season • silver spring
extended
Jump on board with our exciting, fun-packed, five (5) one-day events from 9 AM to 4:15 PM
(we provide Extended Care and Transportation convenience options for an additional fee). You
can sign up for any combination and any number of days. No matter which day(s) your child
attends, you can be sure that they’ll receive the kind of high-quality program you’ve come to
expect from Camp Sonshine. Eager for a full week of camp memories? We offer special prices
if you register for all five days!
season
Note: There is limited space, so please register early! If any program becomes full, a waiting list will be maintained
thereafter. In the middle of March, registered families will be sent an email explaining important details.
GRADES K-4
Activities may include go-karts, archery, assembly, jump zone, bowling,
camps
park trips and so much more!
GRADES 5-6
Activities may include go-karts, archery, and each day will include trips
such as bowling, laser tag and more.
GRADES 7-9
Activities may include day trip excursions/field trips.
Here are a few field trips we’ve had in the past: paintball, Sky Zone,
Downtown Annapolis, Players Amusement Center and many more.
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS:
• Extended Care (see p. 9 for details)
• Transportation (see website)
TUITION COST:
See Spring Break section on p. 15 for tuition details.
Please see p. 15 for our payment/cancellation policy.)
56 57W W W. C A M P S O N S H I N E . O R G
1 6 81 9 N e w H a m p s h i r e Av e n u e
Silver Spring, Maryland 20905
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