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2023 Summer Camp!

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Summer Camps

Summer camp allows children to play and wonder as they explore the world around them with friends, old and new! Campers will get their hands wet and feet muddy while exploring our 12-acre Park campus with wooded trails, a secluded cove, and marsh habitat on the shores of Back Creek. This summer, join us as we play in the woods and water, discover more about our local maritime heritage, and become inspired, environmental stewards!

Check out our summer camp sessions for rising Kindergartens through rising 9th graders. Activities are specifically designed with each age group in mind. Our youngest campers will enjoy hands-on animal investigations, water play, arts and crafts, and stories, while campers in 4th-6th and 7th-9th grade are challenged with additional water-based adventures including kayak and boat excursions, dip netting and seining, and STEM Challenges.

9:00am to 4:00pm

1-week sessions with unique themes.

$375 per week for nonmembers; $325 for AMM Members (at Family Level or above)

Before and After Care options are available (one hour before and one hour after the start and end times of camp)

Land and Water Exploration, Hands-on Environmental Education, Games, and Crafts!

Both Instructor and Children-Driven Exploration & Activities

1:10 Staff to Camper Ratio

Scholarship Application: https://amaritime.org/student-scholarship-application/

Explore Our
Camp Sessions
For Campers Entering:

Mermaids & Pirates
June 26 – June 30    camp is full – please join our waitlist!
July 31 – August 4    camp is full – please join our waitlist!

Arrr, you ready for a swashbuckling adventure? Join us as we discover how to outwit creatures of the deep, fend off pirates, investigate mythical creatures, and search for hidden treasure. Fun themed crafts, water play, and games will fill our week.

 

 

 

Animal Investigators

July 3 – July 7    camp is full – please join our waitlist!

August 7 – August 11    camp is full – please join our waitlist!

Come meet some of the coolest critters the Chesapeake Bay has to offer! Discover animal friends that dart between bay grasses, hide in oyster reefs, and scamper along the shoreline as we go seining, and search for tracks in the sand. Colorful crafts and water games will complete the week.

 

 

 

Sensing Nature
July 10 – July14    camp is full – please join our waitlist!

August 14 – August 18    camp is full – please join our waitlist!

There’s no better way to get to know the great outdoors than by getting your hands and feet dirty. Use all five senses as we listen to birdsongs, look for tracks, touch a slippery eel, and stop to smell the flowers.

 

 

 

 

Woman wearing a summer camp t-shirt reading to four small children on a blue rug. The children are pointing to pictures in the book.Storybook Adventures
July 17 – July 21    camp is full – please join our waitlist!

August 21 – August 25    camp is full – please join our waitlist!

Join in lively storybook adventures that connect nature with fascinating tales! One nature-themed story inspires each day’s activities as we enjoy animal encounters, creek walks, and more during this week of outdoor fun.

 

 

 

 

Catch of the Day
July 24 – July 28

Every day we will explore the park to discover some of the fascinating critters that call the Chesapeake Bay home. Live animal investigation will fill each day as we search for insects, crustaceans, fish, and more!

Girl in a pink and blue tye-dye shirt is crouching in a stick fort and smiling at the camera.Treasure Island
June 26 – June 30

July 31 – August 4    camp is full – please join our waitlist!

Ahoy! There’s treasure to be found in the woods and water at the Park and you won’t find it unless you attend this camp! Build forts and boats, and discover the history of Pirates in the Chesapeake.

 

 

 

 

Wonders of Water
July 3 – July 7    camp is full – please join our waitlist!

August 7 – 11    camp is full – please join our waitlist!

Get ready for wet and wacky adventures as we explore the many wonders of water! Conduct experiments to see why water is so special, discover what animals call the Bay home, create wonderful watercolor art, and cool off with exciting water games.

 

 

 

Where the Wild Things Roam
July 10 – July 14

August 14 – August 18

Put on your explorer hats and walk on the wild side as we search for animal neighbors of all kinds. We’ll look high and low as we seine for fish, examine the woods for tracks and signs, and play animal games. We’ll investigate how and where these animals live and document our findings through animal-inspired arts and crafts.

 

 

 

Naturally Creative
July 17 – July 21   camp is full – please join our waitlist!

August 21 – August 25    camp is full – please join our waitlist!

The natural world has been inspiring artists for thousands of years. Let it inspire your sense of creativity as we use a variety of media such as painting, recycled art, skits, music, and more to interpret the wonder of the world around us.

 

 

 

Girl in pink shirt and yellow shoes stands at the bow of a wooden boat as part of a playground. She has one hand on her hip and the other over her eyes as she looks out in front of her.Maritime Travelers
July 24 – July 28 camp is full – please join our waitlist!

Journey through time with us as we visit the past and venture into the future on the shores of the Bay. Discover how Indigenous People, early colonists, and watermen depended on the Bay’s resources and shaped maritime culture and how the Bay’s future depends on YOU!

Anchors Aweigh
June 26 – June 30    camp is full – please join our waitlist!

July 31 – August 4    camp is full – please join our waitlist!

Ever wonder what it takes to survive on the high seas? Join us for swashbuckling adventures as we discover how to outwit pirates and creatures of the deep. Refine your skills of boat building, knot tying, fishing, and navigation as we explore life on the water.

 

 

 

 

Art in Nature
July 3 – July 7
August 7 – August 11    camp is full – please join our waitlist!

Love to build, design, and create? Get inspired by nature in the vibrant setting of Back Creek Park. Campers explore nature journaling, make crafts out of recycled and natural materials, and go kayaking along Back Creek as they get up close and personal with the diversity of plants and animals of our community park. Perfect for the budding artist.

 

 

 

 

A boy smiles at the camera behind a campfire in a fire pit.Outdoor Adventure
July 10 – July 14 camp is full – please join our waitlist!

August 14 – August 18    camp is full – please join our waitlist!

After this week, you’ll be set for future outdoor adventures and be able to tackle any challenges that may arise! Gain confidence as we work together to build shelters, learn to fish, filter water, navigate on land and sea, build a campfire, and practice basic first aid.

 

 

 

 

Engineering and our Ecosystems
July 24 – 28    camp is full – please join our waitlist!

Each day we use STEM principles and outdoor exploration to investigate the many ecosystems that make up our local watershed and learn about our human connection to the Bay.

 

 

 

 

 

A boy in a blue shirt smiles at the camera while holding a medium sized fish over a black tub of water.

Chesapeake Culture and Community
July 17 – July 21    camp is full – please join our waitlist!

August 21 – August 25    camp is full – please join our waitlist!

Explore the unique cultural and community aspects of the Chesapeake Bay region. Learn about watermen, maritime industries, and the rich history of our area through fishing, crabbing, and oystering!

Paddle Annapolis
July 17 – July 21

Discover all that Annapolis has to offer by venturing out on kayak, boat, and foot! On water, we will explore Back Creek while building paddling skills, as well as enjoy a cruise aboard a historic Chesapeake Bay workboat.

 

 

 

 

EcoAction Adventures
July 31 – August 4

Explore unique Chesapeake Bay ecosystems to discover what they need to survive and thrive. During our adventures, we’ll investigate environmental restoration projects and learn how to take action to protect our beautiful Bay for generations to come!

A DAY AT CAMP

Example Camp Schedule

Here’s an example of what your camper might do on a typical day at AMM Summer Camp! Activities vary daily according to the camp theme and age.

Session: Fish and Friends

  • Theme of the day: Fish of the Chesapeake Bay
  • Grades: K – 1st
  • 9:00 Morning Meeting – start the day off right with camp songs, a stretch, and announcements!
  • 9:20 Group Meeting – “getting to know you games” and discuss plan for the day
  • 9:40 Explore: Characteristics of Fish and Seining
  • 10:30 Snack and Water Break
  • 10:40 Game: Fish Tag
  • 11:10 Art project: Create a fish out of recycled materials
  • 11:30 Lunch and Recess
  • 12:30 Excursion: Take a boat ride to the Museum
  • 1:00 Activity: Set crab pots off the Museum’s dock, check out the aquarium, and meet a Blue Crab
  • 2:30 Conclusion and Cleanup
  • 3:00 Afternoon Meeting – snack, story, and share about today’s adventures
  • 3:30 – 4:00 Dismissal

Session: Bay Explorers

  • Theme of the day: What floats your boat?
  • Grades: 4-6th
  • 9:00 Morning Meeting – start the day off right with camp songs, a stretch, and announcements!
  • 9:20 Group Meeting – “getting to know you games” and discuss plan for the day
  • 9:40 Explore: How do boats float? Test buoyancy of materials and research historic boat designs
  • 10:30 Snack and Water Break
  • 10:40 Create a boat out of recycled materials and test your design
  • 11:30 Lunch and Recess
  • 12:30 Kayak safety and paddling instruction
  • 1:00 Guided Kayak trip and water games
  • 2:30 Conclusion and Cleanup
  • 3:00 Afternoon Meeting – snack, story, and share about today’s adventures
  • 3:30 – 4:00 Dismissal

Are any additional forms required for my camper?

Please review our 2023 Summer Camp Information Packet.

If your child must bring medication to camp (either for emergencies or daily administration), you must also complete the Medication Administration Authorization Form. This form must be signed by a parent/guardian AND the child’s physician. This form must be completed for any prescription AND over-the-counter medications. This form should be turned in to the Camp Director with the medication on the first day of camp.

What is the cost of summer camp and are there discounts available?

Does AMM offer need-based scholarships for summer camp?

Yes! The application for scholarship can be completed here: Student Scholarship Application – Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park (amaritime.org)

What is AMM's cancellation policy?

  • Cancellations received 4 weeks before the start date of your camp, receive a full refund minus $20.00 non-refundable registration fee
  • Cancellations received 4 weeks after the start date of your camp, receive a 50% refund minus the $20 non-refundable registration fee.
  • Cancellations received within 1 week of the start date of your camp will not be eligible for a refund.
  • There are no refunds for missed days of camp.
  • All cancellation requests must be made in writing and emailed to the Program Manager at program@amaritime.org.
  • The Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park reserves the right to remove any registrations for children in the incorrect age group. All ages listed refer to the grade your child will be entering in fall 2023.

What is your staff to camper ratio?

The staff to camper ratio is 1:10.

How many campers are in each session/group?

Campers will be in groups based on their age and enrollment for the week. Kindergarten groups typically have 12 campers. All other groups typically have 16-18 campers.

Is food provided at camp?

Campers need to bring a non-perishable lunch each day. For morning snack, campers can choose to pack a separate snack or to eat one item from their lunch. We will provide an afternoon snack during camp and an additional snack for campers staying for after care. Snacks will vary daily and may include fresh fruit, pretzels, crackers, popsicles, or s’mores.

My child takes medication during the day or needs medication in case of emergencies (ie inhaler or Epi-Pen). Do I need any additional forms?

If your child must bring medication to camp (either for emergencies or daily administration), you must complete the Medication Administration Authorization Form. This form must be signed by a parent/guardian AND the child’s physician. This form must be completed for any prescription AND over-the-counter medications. This form should be turned in to the Camp Director with the medication on the first day of camp.

Is the camp licensed by the State of Maryland?

Yes, our camp is licensed to run through Maryland’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Each year our camp is inspected by DHMH and has passed with flying colors every year!

Are camp staff First Aid and CPR trained?

Safety is a top priority! All camp staff are First Aid and CPR trained.

Is the summer camp staff certified to lead kayak trips?

All kayak staff are ACA Level 1 Kayak Instructors.

Can you tell me a little bit about the Park Campus?

Our Park Campus has 12 wooded acres, a dingy dock, secluded cove, large parking lot, convenient camper pick-up loop, indoor classrooms with AC, restrooms with indoor plumbing, and is on city water. The park is conveniently located on Edgewood Road, two minutes from the Bay Ridge Giant grocery store. This property is maintained year-round by the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park.

Volunteering and Working at Camp

Are any additional forms required for my camper?

If your child must bring medication to camp (either for emergencies or daily administration), you must also complete the Medication Administration Authorization Form. This form must be signed by a parent/guardian AND the child’s physician. This form must be completed for any prescription AND over-the-counter medications. This form should be turned in to the Camp Director with the medication on the first day of camp.

What is the cost of summer camp and are there discounts available?

  • $375 per week for nonmembers
  • $325 per week for AMM Members (at the Family Level or above)
  •  If you are not a current AMM member and would like to become one, visit the membership page. Scholarships are also available (see above the example schedule for the scholarship application).

What is AMM's cancellation policy?

  • Cancellations received 4 weeks before the start date of your camp, receive a full refund minus $20.00 non-refundable registration fee
  • Cancellations received after 4 weeks before the start date of your camp, receive a 50% refund minus the $20 non-refundable registration fee.
  • Cancellations received within 1 week of the start date of camp will not be eligible for a refund.
  • There are no refunds for missed days of camp.
  • All cancellation requests must be made in writing and emailed to the Program Manager at program@amaritime.org.
  • The Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park reserves the right to remove any registrations for children in the incorrect age group. All ages listed refer to the grade your child will be entering in fall 2023.

What is your staff to camper ratio?

The staff to camper ratio is 1:10.

How many campers are in each session/group?

Campers will be in groups based on their age and enrollment for the week. Kindergarten groups typically have 12 campers. All other groups typically have 16-18 campers.

Is food provided at camp?

Campers need to bring a non-perishable lunch each day. For morning snack, campers can choose to pack a separate snack or to eat one item from their lunch. We will provide an afternoon snack during camp and an additional snack for campers staying for after care. Snacks will vary daily and may include fresh fruit, pretzels, crackers, popsicles, or s’mores.

My child takes medication during the day or needs medication in case of emergencies (ie inhaler or Epi-Pen). Do I need any additional forms?

If your child must bring medication to camp (either for emergencies or daily administration), you must complete the Medication Administration Authorization Form. This form must be signed by a parent/guardian AND the child’s physician. This form must be completed for any prescription AND over-the-counter medications. This form should be turned in to the Camp Director with the medication on the first day of camp.

Is the camp licensed by the State of Maryland?

Yes, our camp is licensed to run through Maryland’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Each year our camp is inspected by DHMH and has passed with flying colors every year!

Are camp staff First Aid and CPR trained?

Safety is a top priority! All camp staff are First Aid and CPR trained.

Is the summer camp staff certified to lead kayak trips?

All kayak staff are ACA Level 1 Kayak Instructors.

Can you tell me a little bit about the Park Campus?

Our Park Campus has 12 wooded acres, a dingy dock, secluded cove, large parking lot, convenient camper pick-up loop, indoor classrooms with AC, restrooms with indoor plumbing, and is on city water. The park is conveniently located on Edgewood Road, two minutes from the Bay Ridge Giant grocery store. This property is maintained year-round by the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park.

Volunteering and Working at Camp