Summer Camps
Registration begins January 1, 2020!
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 campers entering pre-Kindergarten through 10th grade. 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-10th grade are challenged with additional water-based adventures including kayak and boat excursions, standup paddle boarding, and fishing.
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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 Activity: Set crab pots off the Museum’s dock, check out the aquarium, and meet a Blue Crab
- 2:30 Conclusion and Cleanup
- 3 Afternoon Meeting – snack, story, and share about today’s adventures
- 3:30 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 Guided Kayak trip and water games
- 2:30 Conclusion and Cleanup
- 3 Afternoon Meeting – snack, story, and share about today’s adventures
- 3:30 Dismissal
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What is the cost of summer camp, payment schedule, and are there discounts available?
- Summer camp is $275.00 for members of the Annapolis Maritime Museum and $315.00 for nonmembers. If you are not a current AMM member and would like to become one, visit the membership page.
- $75.00 is due per session at the time of registration; the remaining balance is due by June 1. There are several options available at checkout to space out automatic payments between the time you register and June 1. If you would like to setup a custom payment plan, please contact us.
- Sibling and multi-week discounts of $25 off are applied automatically.
- Scholarships available.
What is AMM's cancellation policy?
- Cancellations must be made in writing and emailed to the staff.
- There is a non-refundable $5 registration fee.
- Cancellation requests received before June 1st will receive a full refund minus a $25 administrative fee.
- Cancellation requests received after June 1st will receive a 50% refund.
- Cancellation requests received after June 20th will not receive a refund.
- There are no refunds for missed days of camp.
What is your staff to camper ratio?
The staff to camper ratio is 1:8.
How many campers are in each session/group?
Campers will be in groups based on their age and enrollment for the week. pre-K and Kindergarten groups typically have 12 campers. All other groups typically have 16-18 campers. In sessions with high enrollment, campers will be split into smaller groups based on their age.
Do you have extended care?
Yes! Before-care runs from 8-9am Monday-Friday and is $35/week. After-care runs from 3:30-5:30pm Monday-Friday and is $65/week. We offer a drop-in rate per day of $10/before and $18/after care.
Is food provided at camp?
Campers need to bring a non-perishable lunch each day. 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.
Once I register, when will I get more information?
After registering you will receive a confirmation email with additional information attached. Please read the “Summer Camp Parent Information Packet.” Additional information and reminders specific to your child’s camp session will be sent approximately 1 week before the start of that session.
Are any additional forms required for my camper?
All required health and emergency contact information is collected electronically during the registration process. HOWEVER, if your child must bring medication to camp (either for emergencies or daily administration), you must complete the MedicationAdministrationAuthorizationForm. 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.
Campers entering grades 4 and above will also need to complete waivers to participate in excursions with providers, such as Capital SUP and Chesapeake Bay Foundation. These forms will be emailed and can be found here as well. Additional waiver forms for campers participating in a travel camp will be sent to those campers. Waivers must be turned in in person on the first day of your child’s camp session (only once per summer). Note: campers are continuously supervised by AMM staff while participating in these programs.
Forms:
My child takes medication during the day or needs medication in case of emergencies (ie inhaler or Epi-Pen). Do I need to complete any additional forms?
If your child must bring medication to camp (either for emergencies or daily administration), you must complete the MedicationAdministrationAuthorizationForm. 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 2 Kayak Instructors.
Can you tell me a little bit about the Park Campus?
Our camp is located at the Ellen O. Moyer Nature Park at Back Creek. The 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.
Volunteering and Working at Camp
- College students and recent grads interested in a career in environmental education can apply to intern with us! https://amaritime.org/about/internships/
- High School students, ages 16+, can apply to volunteer as a camp counselor. HS students will earn community service hours.
- Adult volunteers are always needed and appreciated! Email Katey at [email protected] to discuss.
- Current teacher? We have paid positions for teachers interested in working with camp for 5-6 weeks this summer. Interested, please email your resume to Katey at [email protected].