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PROGRAM GUIDE
CAMP 2021
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 Impact Program (7th–9th) ................................................................... 26
Germantown Camps .............................................................................................. 29
Discovery Program (PK-K) .................................................................................... 30
QUESTIONS? Explorer Program (1st & 2nd) ................................................................................... 32
Adventure Program (3rd & 4th) ......................................................................... 34
PLEASE CALL High/Teen Adventure Program (5th-9th) .................................................... 36
301.835.CAMP Specialty Camps .................................................................................................... 38
WE’RE HAPPY Arts Adventure (1st–6th) ....................................................................................... 40
S.T.E.M. Adventure (1st–6th) ..................................................................................... 42
TO HELP! Ellicott City Camps ................................................................................................. 44
info@campsonshine.org
EC Core Camp (K–2nd) ....................................................................................... 46
EC Core Camp (3rd–6th) ..................................................................................... 48
EXTENDED SEASON CAMPS ....................................................................................... 50
Spring Break Camp (March 29th – April 2nd)................................................. 51
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CAMP INFORMATION (GENERAL)
SILVER SPRING CAMPS
16819 New Hampshire Ave.
GERMANTOWN CAMPS
20701 Frederick Road
(Neelsville Presbyterian Church)
Addresses SPECIALTY CAMPS
(Same as Silver Spring Location)
general ELLICOTT CITY CAMPS
2800 Westchester Ave
(Summit Ministry Center International)
info.
Phone #
(301) 835-CAMP (2267)
(Parent Services)
Camp Hours 9:00 AM – 3:00 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): 7:00-8:30 AM, 3:30-6:00pm;
your camp Ellicott City: 7:00-8:30AM, 3:30-6:00pm)
Military Discount 5% off tuition; plus all
other savings. • AM Extended Care- $40/week
• PM Extended Care- $50/week
Receive $30
• One-time use - $8
in account
credit for each
Family Referral
new family TRANSPORTATION
Savings $30 off (registered) you Camp Sonshine offers bus pick-up & drop-off services to and from our Silver
refer to Camp Spring Location. The following fees covers transportation for the entire week.
Sonshine (up Note: the cost is the same whether you use this service everyday or irregularly.
to the amount
purchased).
• AM/PM Transportation - $40/week
• AM and PM Transportation - $80/week
Receive $25
• One-time use - $8
Multi-Week off per week if
Saving $25 off you register for
(Expires May 15) more than one
week of camp.
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2021 BUS STOP LOCATIONS LATESTAYS:
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
Lotte Mart at the Twinbrook Shopping Center- Veirs Mill Cost : $25 (per latestay)
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
Rockville North Frog Patel Brothers – Rt. 355 & College Parkway 8:00 AM 4:05 PM ADVENTURE Latestay (3RD & 4TH)
Gaithersburg Frog Weis Markets – Rt. 355 & Westland Dr 8:15 AM 4:10 PM Our legendary ADVENTURE LATESTAY1 are 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
SS North Moose Sears Auto Center – New Hampshire Ave & Lockwood Dr 8:25 AM 4:00 PM
Cost : $25 (per latestay)
SS Moose Safeway at Four Corners – University Blvd & Rt. 29 8:15 AM 4:10 PM
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
HIGH ADVENTURE Latestay (5TH–6TH)
Bridgeway Community Church – 9189 Red Branch Rd, Our spectacular HIGH ADVENTURE LATESTAY allow campers to experience an unforgettable
Columbia N Tiger 8:30 AM 4:00 PM
Columbia, MD 21045 extended-day on Friday plus evening activities such as:
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
Union Church – 7195 Oakland Mills Rd, Columbia, MD • Late night team games
Union Church Turtle 8:30 AM 4:00 PM
21046 Available Weeks (Fridays) : 2, 4, 6, & 8
Columbia S Turtle McDonald’s – Guilford Rd & Eden Brook Rd 8:40 AM 3:50 PM
Bowie Zebra
Shoppers, 10501 Martin Luther King Jr Hwy, Bowie, MD
8:15 AM 4:15 PM Cost : Included in weekly tuition2
20720
Greenbelt Zebra Safeway at Greenway Center – Greenbelt Rd 8:30 AM 4:00 PM
NE DC Rhino Starbucks - 2430 Market Street NE 8:20 AM 4:10 PM
1 For campers who’ve just completed 3rd or 4th grade at our Silver Spring and Germantown locations.
2 When latestay costs are included in the weekly tuition, and your child(ren) chooses not to attend the Latestay event, there will
1 Please visit https://campsonshine.org/resource-center/convenience-services/bus-stops/ for weeks 10 & 11 be no alternative activities planned for them.
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TEEN IMPACT EXTENDED DAY TRIP (7TH–9TH)
Our fun-filled Teen Impact Extended Day Trips allow our teen campers to experience field trips
finance policies
and extra time off grounds with their group.. This year’s fields trips plans include
Available weeks & Field Trips (tentative)
• List of trips TBD based on Covid-19 Rules and Regulations. POLICY EXPLANATION/EXAMPLE FINANCIAL INFO.
• Potential Trips:
Week/Program Switching from one week, program, or
- Sandy Point Beach, Annapolis No charge! Contingent on space available.
Transfers camp to another.
- Harpers Ferry Tubing and Hiking
- Guppy Gulch Cancelling 1 or more weeks $20 deposit fee per camper per week
(retaining others) cancelled will be retained by Camp Son-
- Wonderfly Arena • All cancellations must be in writing. shine.
- Splashdown Waterpark
Cancellations Cancelling every thing
- Montgomery County Fair (per camper) $20 deposit fee per camper per week
• All cancellations must be in writing. cancelled AND the $45 application fee will
Cost : Included in weekly tuition3 • 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 extended day costs are included in the weekly tuition, and your child(ren) chooses not to attend the extended day trip,
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 Latestay
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 +$25
post, as well as th $45 application fee
Your deposit give you freedom and flexibil-
per child is required with each ad- Explorer (1st-2nd) $320 +$25
ity to make payments at your convenience
Deposits
silver spring
vanced or regular rate application at
until our payment deadline of May 15th or
time of registration. The deposit is ap- Adventure (3rd-4th) $330 +$25
until your balance is paid in full.
plied toward the full balance; it is not a
separate or additional fee. High Adventure (5th & 6th) $340 $390
(Weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11) (Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8)
The following fees will be applied for
Because of limited availability, fees for Spring Break Camp cancellations: $5/day Teen Impact (7th - 9th)** $350
Spring Break Spring Break must be paid in full cancelled or $20/entire week cancellation.
upon registration. NOTE: No refunds for cancellations wil be Arts Adventure Camp (1st-6th Grade) $340
made after February 24th.
STEM Camp (1st-6th Grade) $340
Discovery (PK-K) $290 +$25
germantown
Explorer (1st-2nd) $320 +$25
Adventure (3rd-4th) $330 +$25
High/Teen Adventure (5th-9th) $340 $390
(Weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, 9) (Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8)
ellicott city
K-2nd Grade $235
3rd-6th Grade $235
Latestays: Applies to weeks 2, 4, 6, 8
Multiweek: $25 OFF per week when you register for 2+ weeks of camp before May 15th.
** (Extended Day Trip Required): Extended Day Trips are included in the price for the teen impact program.
SPRING BREAK CAMP (March 29 - April 2)
K-9th 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
9:15-9:30 Morning Connect Morning Connect
ARRIVAL
Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect
summer programs • silver spring
2 9:35-10:10 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 10:20-11:05 Construction Zone Sonshine Impact
individual attention goes a long way. Group Photo/ Splash Landing Splash Landing
Moonbounce/Ball
4 11:15-11:40 Bathroom & Water Theme Day Pit
activities Break
Lunch/ Lunch/ Lunch/ Camp Store/ Lost
5 11:50-12:25
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 12:35-1:10 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, PLAY ZONE, LATESTAYS, THEME DAYS and much more! 7 1:20-1:55 Rest (PK)
Stage It (K) STEM (K) Go Karts (K) Eco Explorations (K)
8 2:05-2:40 Discovery Time Playzone Toboggan Run Discovery Train Turtle Run
9 2:40-3:00 Daily Debreif Daily Debreif Daily Debreif Daily Debreif Daily Debreif
3:00-3:30 BUS DEPARTURE & 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 9:15-9:30 Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect
2 9:35-10:10 Assembly 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 10:20-11:05 Go Karts Aqua Zone Venture Time Zone (1st)
and active outdoor program in which they encounter new and unforgettable adventures. Archery (2nd)
Pool Trip
Group Photo/ Craft Craze (Girls)
4 11:15-11:40 Aqua Zone Sports
Group Time Dodgeball (Boys)
activities 5 11:50-12:25 Lunch Lunch Lunch/Giving Tree! Lunch
Example activities include: POOL TRIPS, WATER SLIDE,
PADDLE BOATS, ARCHERY, THEME DAYS, LATESTAYS and much more! 6 12:35-1:10 Turbo Slide Lunch Eco Explorations Sonshine Impact
Stage It (1st)
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS: 7 1:20-1:55 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) Camp Store/ Min-
8 2:05-2:40 Eco Explorations Wilderness Ranger Venture Time
ute to Win it
(Boys)
OPTIONAL CAMP ACTIVITIES: 9 2:40-3:00 Daily Debreif Daily Debreif Daily Debreif Daily Debreif Daily Debreif
• Latestay: $25/latestay (see pg. 11–12 for latestay details)
3:00-3:30 BUS DEPARTURE & PARENT PICK-UP
TUITION COST:
• 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 & 4 th )
adventure program period TIME
8:35-9:15
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
ARRIVAL
THURSDAY FRIDAY
(3 & 4 grade)
RD TH 1
2
9:15-9:30
9:35-10:10
Morning Connect
Assembly
Morning Connect
Assembly
Morning Connect
Assembly
Morning Connect Morning Connect
Assembly
summer programs • silver spring
3 10:20-11:05 Sports Slip-N-Slide Archery Venture Time
Our Adventure Camp is an assortment of fun, activities, and unforgettable memories. Coun- Camp Store/Minute
Craft Craze (Girls) Pool Trip
4 11:15-11:40 Nerf Battle Wilderness Ranger Sonshine Impact
selors serve up daily adventures where ADVENTURE campers are taught social, emotional, to Win it
(Boys)
intellectual, physical & creative skills all while making friends, laughing, and being themselves.
5 11:50-12:25 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
Ninja Warrior
activities 6 12:35-1:10 Paintball Gallery Slingshot Gallery
Course/ Low Ropes
Lunch/Giving Tree! Turbo Slide
Group Photo/
Example activities include: POOL TRIPS, ELECTIVES, OUTDOOR COOKING, 7 1:20-1:55 Dodgeball
Group Time
Go Karts Forest Ranger Adventure Team
GOKARTS, PAINTBALL GALLERY (4th graders only), and much more! Challenge (odd),
8 2:05-2:40 Aqua Zone Forest Ranger Pond Group Time Electives (even)
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS: 9 2:40-3:00 Daily Debreif Daily Debreif Daily Debreif Daily Debreif Daily Debreif
• Extended Care (see p. 9 for details)
• Transportation (see p. 9 for details) 3:00-3:30 BUS DEPARTURE & PARENT PICK-UP
OPTIONAL CAMP ACTIVITIES:
• Latestay: $25/Latesday (see pp. 11–12 for latestay/overnighter details)
TUITION COST:
• 1 week: $330/week
• 2+ weeks: save $25 per week if registered before May 15th
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GROUP SCHEDULE: SAMPLE high adventure (5 th & 6 th )
high adventure program period TIME
8:35-9:15
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
ARRIVAL
THURSDAY FRIDAY
(5 & 6 grade)
th th 1
2
9:15-9:30
9:35-10:10
Morning Connect
Launch
Morning Connect
Climbing Wall
Morning Connect
Pool Trip
Morning Connect
Art
Morning Connect
summer programs • silver spring
3 10:20-11:05 Archery/Tomahawk Turbo Slide On Road Go Karts
Pool Trip
Our High Adventure program provides a balance of structured activity time with relational 4 11:15-11:40 Nerf Battle Pond
(NEW) Water
Sports
Games
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 11:50-12:25 Lunch Lunch/Camp Store Lunch/Giving Tree
interact with caring role models.
6 12:35-1:10 Slip-N-Slide Off Road Go Karts Lunch Lunch
Tarzan Swing &
activities 7 1:20-1:55
Dodgeball (Group
Photo)
Tarzan Swing Cooking
Team Building
1
Examples of our extreme (but safe) activities include POOL TRIPS, PAINTBALL GAMES, Paintball Games
Ninja Warrior
TARZAN SWING (see pp. 11–15 for latestay details), and much more! 8 2:05-2:40 Paintball Gallery Sonshine Impact Sonshine Impact
Course
9 2:40-3:00 Daily Debreif Daily Debreif Daily Debreif Daily Debreif Daily Debreif
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS:
• Extended Care (see p. 9 for details) 3:00-3:30 BUS DEPARTURE & PARENT PICK-UP
• Transportation (see p. 9 for details)
TUITION COST:
• Regular Week: $340/week; Latestay Week: $390/week (See p. 15 for details)
• 2+ weeks: save $25 per week if registered before May 15th
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 IMPACT program
2021
GROUP SCHEDULE: SAMPLE teen IMPACT (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 9:15-9:30 Morning Connect
Morning Connect/
Group Photo
Morning Connect
Morning Connect/
Giving Tree
Morning Connect
Teen Impact is designed to help campers build character, develop positive social skills and 2 9:35-10:10 Launch
practice responsibility. This program offers an “exclusive” teen feel where each day is filled with 3 10:20-11:05 SSL Day SSL Day
opportunities for teens to hang out with friends, participate in fun activities, learn from service Go Karts, Archery
Pool Trip
projects and interact with caring counselors1. Tag, Tarzan Swing
4 11:15-11:40
activities 5 11:50-12:25 Lunch Lunch Lunch
Extended Day Field
Trip (Pick up at
6 12:35-1:10
Examples of our activities2 include POOL TRIPS, PAINTBALL GAMES, TARZAN SWING, 8PM)
(NEW) Water
STUDENT SERVICE LEARNING PROJECTS, FIELD TRIPS, and much more! 7 1:20-1:55
Games
SSL Day Field Trip SSL Day
8 2:05-2:40
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS:
• Extended Care (see p. 9 for details) 9 2:40-3:00 Daily Debreif Daily Debreif Daily Debreif Daily Debreif
• Transportation (see p. 9 for details)
3:00-3:30 BUS DEPARTURE & PARENT PICK-UP
TUITION COST:
• 1 week: $350/week
• 2+ weeks: save $25 per week if registered before May 15th
26 27germantown
CAMPGROUNDS:
NEELSVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
2 070 1 F R E D E R I C K ROA D,
GERMANTOWN, MD, 20876
Camp Sonshine Germantown (GT) provides Campers with
age-appropriate, outrageously fun activities. Located at
summer
Neelsville Presbyterian Church, our GT location is off of
Frederick Rd. Right in the heart of Germantown, this loca-
tion makes it especially convenient for those living in the
Germantown/Damascus/Gaithersburg area.
programs
28 29discovery program
2021
GROUP SCHEDULE: SAMPLE GT discovery (pk-k)
period TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
(Pre kindergarten-kindergarten) 8:45-9:20 ARRIVAL
summer programs • germantown (GT) 1 9:20-9:35 Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect
Our Discovery (PK-K) program1 nurtures your child in a safe, small-group environment while 2 9:45 - 10:20 Assembly Assembly Travel Time Assembly Assembly
creating new and exciting adventures that encourage their development. Our loving staff in- Sonshine Impact
3 10:30-11:05 Playground Time Aqua Zone
vest the time and attention your child needs. This program’s on-the-go schedule leaves your Group Time
child happily exhausted and ready for more! 4 11:15-11:50 Moonbounce STEM Slip N’ Slide
activities 5 12:00-12:35 Lunch Lunch Silver Spring Lunch Discovery House
(Chef Jr., Lego Play,
Interactive Story Creation Station,
Example activities include: WATER SLIDE, MOON BOUNCE, SPLASH PLAYGROUND, 6 12:45-1:20 Sports Chalk Art
Time etc.)
LEGOS & BUILDING BLOCKS, THEME DAYS, LATESTAYS, and much more!
7 1:30-2:05 Crafts Stage It Chalk Art
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS: 8 2:10-2:45
Interactive Story
Playground Time Travel Time Crafts
Time
• Extended Care (see p. 9 for details)
9 2:45 - 3:00 Daily Debrief Daily Debrief Daily Debrief Daily Debrief Daily Debrief
OPTIONAL CAMP ACTIVITIES:
3:00-3:30 DEPARTURE
• Latestay: $25/latestay (see pp. 11–12 for latestay details)
TUITION COST:
• 1 week: $290/week
• 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.
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GROUP SCHEDULE: SAMPLE GT explorer (1 st & 2 nd )
explorer program period TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
(1 & 2 grade)
st nd
1
8:45-9:20
9:20-9:35 Morning Connect Morning Connect
ARRIVAL
Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect
summer programs • GERMANTOWN (GT)
2 9:45 - 10:20 Assembly Assembly Assembly Assembly Assembly
1
Our Explorer (1st & 2nd graders) program nurtures your child in a safe, small-group envi- 3 10:30-11:05 Archery Moonbounce Lego Play
ronment while creating new and exciting adventures that encourage their development. Our
Sonshine Impact
loving staff invest the time and attention your child needs. This program’s on-the-go schedule 4 11:15-11:50 Crafts Pool Trip Stage It!
Group Time
leaves your child happily exhausted and ready for more!
5 12:00-12:35 lunch Silver Spring Lunch Slip N’ Slide
activities 6 12:45-1:20 Fort Building Lunch Lunch
Example activities include POOL TRIPS, WATER SLIDE, ARCHERY, LATESTAYS, and much 7 1:30-2:05 Aqua Zone Group Time Blue vs Orange
Electives
more! 8 2:10-2:45 Gaga Ball Playground Travel Time
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS: 9 2:45 - 3:00 Daily Debrief Daily Debrief Daily Debrief Daily Debrief Daily Debrief
• Extended Care (see p. 9 for details) 3:00-3:30 DEPARTURE
OPTIONAL CAMP ACTIVITIES:
• Latestay: $25/latestay (see pp. 11–12 for latestay details)
TUITION COST:
• 1 week: $320/week
• 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 )
period TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
2021
(3 & 4 grade)
RD TH
8:45-9:20 ARRIVAL
summer programs • GERMANTOWN (GT) 1 9:20-9:35 Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect Assembly
There is never a dull moment once Adventure camp begins! Our jam-packed program1 has 2 9:45 - 10:20 Assembly Assembly Assembly Assembly Travel Time
your child running, dancing, laughing, and most importantly, growing! The energized counsel-
3 10:30-11:05 Nine Square Archery
ors and fun-blasted activities combine to strengthen confidence and develop skills in every Electives
camper. 4 11:15-11:50 Pool Trip Aqua Zone Slip N’ Slide
5 12:00-12:35 Lunch Lunch Lunch Silver Spring
activities 6 12:45-1:20
Minute-to-Win-it
Lunch
Sonshine Impact
Challenge Group Time
Example activities include POOL TRIPS, BUILDING FORTS, AQUA ZONE,
ARCHERY, SPORTS and much more! 7 1:30-2:05 Gaga Ball Sports Blue vs Orange
Electives
8 2:10-2:45 Fort Building Group Time Travel Time
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS:
• Extended Care (see p. 9 for details) 9 2:45 - 3:00 Daily Debrief Daily Debrief Daily Debrief Daily Debrief Daily Debrief
OPTIONAL CAMP ACTIVITIES:
3:00-3:30 DEPARTURE
• Latestay: $25/latestay (see pp. 11–12 for latestay details)
TUITION COST:
• 1 week: $330/week
• 2+ weeks: save $25 per week if registered before May 15th
1 Campers are grouped by grade and gender.
34 35high/Teen adventure program
2021
GROUP SCHEDULE: SAMPLE GT high/Teen adventure (5 th -9 th )
TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
(5 -9 grade)
th th period
8:45-9:20 ARRIVAL
summer programs • GERMANTOWN (GT) 1 9:20-9:35 Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect
Assembly or Hang Assembly or Hang
Our High/Teen Adventure program provides a balance of structured activity time with relation- 2 9:45 - 10:20
Time
Morning Connect
Time
Travel Time
High & Teen
al group time to help campers build confidence, friendships, and independence. Our trained Adventure Welcome
staff create an environment where campers1 can be themselves, hang out with friends, and 3 10:30-11:05 Breakfast Sports
interact with caring role models. Community Time
Campers vs Coun- Pool Trip
4 11:15-11:50 Group Time
selors
activities 5 12:00-12:35 Lunch Lunch Lunch
Silver Spring
Examples of our extreme (but safe) activities2 include POOL TRIPS, GO KARTS, Gaga Ball/Nine
OUTDOOR COOKING, DODGEBALL, LATESTAYS, COLOR WARS and much more! 6 12:45-1:20 Archery Slip N’ Slide Lunch
Square
Sonshine Impact
7 1:30-2:05 Card Games
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS: Electives
Group Time
Electives
• Extended Care (see p. 9 for details) 8 2:10-2:45 Aqua Zone Messy Travel Time
9 2:45 - 3:00 Daily Debrief Daily Debrief Daily Debrief Daily Debrief End of Week Debrief
TUITION COST:
• Regular Week: $340/week; Latestay Week: $390/week (See p. 15 for details) 3:00-3:30 DEPARTURE
• 2+ weeks: save $25 per week if registered before May 15th
1 Campers are grouped by grade and 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 37specialty CAMPGROUNDS:
SAME AS SILVER SPRING LOCATION
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. and Arts. All of our Specialty camps will be located
on the grounds of our main location—Living Word Interna-
tional, in Silver Spring, MD.
38 39arts
2021
GROUP SCHEDULE: arts boys & girls (1 st-6 th )
period TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
(1 -6 grade)
st th
8:35-9:15 ARRIVAL
summer programs • specialty camps 1 9:15-9:30 Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect
PROGRAM FOCUS:
2 9:35-10:10 Assembly Assembly Assembly Assembly
1
Campers will create and experience a wide range of arts through our Arts specialty camp . Camp
staff will bring quality programming and legendary service over the course of eight weeks! 3 10:20-11:05 Slip N’ Slide
Art Specialty Art Specialty
Water Games Pool Trip
Program Program Sonshine Impact/
4 11:15-11:40
core areas of exploration Camp Store
• General Arts (Painting, Drawing, Sculpting) 5 11:50-12:25 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS: 6 12:35-1:10 Archery Lunch
• Transportation (see p. 9 for details) 7 1:20-1:55 Go Karts
Art Specialty Art Specialty Arts Specialty
• Extended Care (see p. 9 for details) Program Program Art Specialty Program
Program
8 2:05-2:40 Forest Ranger
TUITION COST:
• 1 week: $340/week
9 2:40-3:00 Daily Debrief Daily Debrief Daily Debrief Daily Debrief Daily Debrief
• 2+ weeks: save $25 per week if registered before May 15th
3:00-3:30 PARENT PICK-UP & BUS DEPARTURE
1 Available weeks 1–9 (TENTATIVE)
40 41S.T.E.M.
2021
GROUP SCHEDULE: STEM boys & girls (1 st-6 th )
period TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics 8:35-9:15 ARRIVAL
(1 -6 grade)
st th 1 9:15-9:30
Morning Connect
Morning Connect
Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect
summer programs • specialty camps 2 9:35-10:10 Assembly Assembly Assembly Assembly
PROGRAM FOCUS: 3 10:20-11:05 Slip N’ Slide Archery
1 STEM Specialty STEM Specialty
In our S.T.E.M. specialty camp , we offer an engaging program where campers experience artistic, Pool Trip
Program Program Sonshine Impact/
mathematical, and architectural design in a fun and educational way! Campers will explore the basic 4 11:15-11:40
Camp Store
Go Karts
concepts of physics and innovate under our trained and experienced instructors.
5 11:50-12:25 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
activities 6 12:35-1:10 Lunch
Pond/Swimming
Examples of our activities include ROCKETRY, RC CARS, DRONES, 7 1:20-1:55 STEM Specialty STEM Specialty STEM Specialty
3D PRINTING, SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS, LEGO ENGINEERING, and much more! Program Program STEM Specialty Program
Program
8 2:05-2:40 Forest Ranger
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS:
9 2:40-3:00 Daily Debrief Daily Debrief Daily Debrief Daily Debrief Daily Debrief
• Transportation (see p. 9 for details)
• Extended Care (see p. 9 for details)
3:00-3:30 PARENT PICK-UP & BUS DEPARTURE
TUITION COST:
• 1 week: $340/week
• 2+ weeks: save $25 per week if registered before May 15th
1 Available weeks 1–9 (TENTATIVE)
42 43Ellicott 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.
44 452021
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 9:45-10:05
show show show show show
encourage their development. Our loving staff invest the time 3 10:10-10:45 Arts & Crafts Sports & Games Drama Arts & Crafts
and attention your child needs. This program’s on-thego sched- 4 10:50-11:25 Dodgeball Cooking Balloon Games Camp Wide
Challenge
Water Games
ule leaves your child happily exhausted and ready for more! 5 11:30-12:05
Minute to Win it
Challenge
Lunch Dodgeball
6 12:10-12:45 Lunch Dice Games Lunch Lunch Lunch
Board Game Minute to Win it
7 12:50-1:25 Archery Chalk Art Sports & Games
Challenge Challenge
8 1:30-2:05 Card Tournament Forest Ranger Archery
Water Games Water Games
9 2:10-2:45 Scavenger Hunt Drama Sonshine Impact
10 2:45-3:00 Daily Debreif Daily Debreif Daily Debreif Daily Debreif Daily Debreif
3:00-3:30 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
46 473rd-6th grade program
2021
GROUP SCHEDULE: SAMPLE (3 rd -6 th )
period TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
summer programs • Ellicott city
8:35-9:15 ARRIVAL
This program provides a balance of structured activity time with relational group time to help
1 9:20-9:40 Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect
campers build confidence, friendships, and independence. Our trained staff create an envi-
ronment where campers can be themselves, hang out with friends, and interact with caring Assembly & Game- Assembly & Game- Assembly & Game- Assembly & Game-
2 9:45-10:05
show show show show
role models.
3 10:10-10:45 Sports & Games Cooking Cooking Card Tournament
Camp Wide
Challenge
activities 4 10:50-11:25 Dodgeball Sports & Games Sports & Games
Electives (Dodgeball,
Spa, Lawn Games)
Examples of our activities include: Water Games, Camp Challenge, Archery, Service Project, 5 11:30-12:05 Art Lunch Group Time
Art, Dodgeball, Cooking and much more!
6 12:10-12:45 Lunch Dodgeball Lunch Lunch Lunch
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS: 7 12:50-1:25 Forest Ranger Group Time Service Project Sonshine Impact
• Extended Care (see p. 9 for details) Water Games
8 1:30-2:05 Cooking
Electives (Dodgeball,
Archery Water Games
TUITION COST: Spa, Lawn Games)
9 2:10-2:45 Forest Ranger Archery
• 1 week: $235/week
10 2:45-3:00 Experiments Daily Debreif Daily Debreif Daily Debreif End of Week Debrief
• 2+ weeks: save $25 per week if registered before May 15th
3:00-3:30 PARENT PICK-UP
48 49SPRING 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.)
50 51W 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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