PROGRAM GUIDE - Camp Sonshine

PROGRAM GUIDECAMP 2021

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CONTENTSGeneral Info .......................................................................................................................... 4

Camp Information (General) ............................................................................................ 5

Weeks & Themes ................................................................................................................ 6

Important Deadlines .......................................................................................................... 7

Our Savings Center .......................................................................................................... 8

Convenience Services ........................................................................................................ 9

Finance Policies .................................................................................................................. 13

Fees (Summer & Spring Break Camps) ...................................................................... 15

SUMMER PROGRAMS ................................................................................................. 16

Silver Spring Camps ........................................................................................ 17

Discovery Program (PK–K)................................................................................... 18

Explorer Program (1st & 2nd) ........................................................................ 20

Adventure Program (3rd & 4th) .................................................................. 22

High Adventure Program (5th & 6th) ............................................................... 24

Teen Adventure Program (7th–9th) ................................................................... 26

Leader-in-Training Program (7th–10th) ............................................................ 28

Germantown Camps .............................................................................................. 29

Discovery Program (PK-K) .................................................................................... 30

Explorer Program (1st & 2nd) ................................................................................... 32

Adventure Program (3rd & 4th) ......................................................................... 34

High Adventure Program (5th & 6th) .................................................................... 36

Teen Adventure Program (7th–9th) ............................................................. 38

Leader-In-Training (7th-10th) ................................................................................ 40

Specialty Camps .................................................................................................... 42

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

Covid-19 Updates

The plans listed in this guide are dependent on the sta-tus of the global pandemic. We are hopeful to bring back our fun and adventurous program that we are known for, yet we are fully prepared to adapt, improve and overcome whatever obstacles we encounter. We will continue to prac-tice safety precautions per health department guidelines, in order to provide a safe experience for your camper(s).

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general

CAMP INFORMATION (GENERAL)

Addresses

SILVER SPRING CAMPS16819 New Hampshire Ave.

GERMANTOWN CAMPS20701 Frederick Road(Neelsville Presbyterian Church)

SPECIALTY CAMPS (OLNEY, MD)16227 Batchellors Forest Rd.(Bethel World Outreach MinistriesInternational)

ELLICOTT CITY CAMPS2800 Westchester Ave(Summit Ministry Center International)

Phone #(Parent Services)

(301) 989-CAMP (2267)

Camp Hours 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Office Hours

FALL/WINTER (Sept. 3rd – Dec. 31st)9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

SPRING (Jan. 1st – June 12th)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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important deadlinesDESCRIPTION DEADLINE

Cancel EVERYTHING (with refunds when requested)

May 15th

Non-refundable fees: Application fee ($45 per camper) and deposit ($20 per week per camper)

Cancel individual weeks (with refunds when requested)

Non-refundable fees: Deposit ($20 per week per camper)

Full Payment Deadline **no refunds will be processed after this date

Multi-Week Discount - in order to recieve the multi-week discount, you must register prior to May 15th

SUMMER 2021 weeks & ThemeWeek 1 (June 14–18) – “Tropical Island”Land ho! Camp has somehow become stranded on a tropical island! Don’t worry though,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”Jump in your jeep; hang on for a wild ride! This week sends campers deep intoa jungle filled with lions, tigers and…parrots? Get ready for a jungle full of fun!

Week 3 (June 28– July 2) – “USA Week”Get out your red, white, & blue and come celebrate America’s birthday with us! We’ll haveawesome patriotic activities including a 4th of July parade around camp! USA! USA! USA!

Week 4 (July 5–9) – “World Olympics”During the week where we celebrate our nation’s independence, we also celebrate ourmulticultural community at Camp with some fun games and a little competitive spirit. Laceup your sneakers and get ready to go for the gold!

Week 5 (July 12–16) – “Superhero”It’s a bird! No, it’s a plane! No, it’s Camp Sonshine! Get ready to protect the citizens ofCampSonshineville from evildoers. Capes and spandex are optional!

Week 6 (July 19–23) – “Winter Wonderland”If the heat is bringing you down, come cool off with us this week. An unexpected blizzardhas 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 thecircus at Camp! Practice to be a trapeze artist on our ropes courses, an animal tamer atdrama, 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 afantastic 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 getready 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 holeexploring 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 tackyfun! Campers will get the opportunity to enjoy half & full day trips in every program as well asparticipate in crazy sock day, backwards day & more!

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OUR SAVINGS CENTERBelow you will find a list of our 2021 Camp Sonshine

savings:

TITLE / CODE AMOUNT DESCRIPTION

Military Discount 5% off

Save 5% offyour camp

tuition; plus allother savings.

Family Referral Savings

$30 off

Receive $30in account

credit for eachnew family

(registered) yourefer to CampSonshine (upto the amountpurchased).

Multi-WeekSaving(Expires May 15)

$25 off

Receive $25off per week ifyou register formore than oneweek of camp.

CONVENIENCE SERVICESThe following services are available for an additional fee:

EXTENDED CAREAvailable at all camp locations. Our Extended Care service gives parents the option of early morning dropoff (SS/GT/Bethel: 7:00-8:30 AM; Ellicott City: 7:00-8:05AM) and/or late afternoon pickup (SS/GT/Bethel: 4:00-6:30 PM; Ellicott City: 4:20-6:30 PM).

• AM Extended Care- $40/week• PM Extended Care- $60/week• AM and PM Extended Care - $100/week• One-time use - $8

TRANSPORTATIONCamp Sonshine offers bus pick-up & drop-off services to and from our Silver Spring Location. The following fees covers transportation for the entire week. Note: the cost is the same whether you use this service everyday or irregularly.

• AM/PM Transportation - $40/week• AM and PM Transportation - $80/week• One-time use - $8

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2021 BUS STOP LOCATIONSAREA RT LOCATION TIME

SILVER SPRING CAMPS (Weeks 1-9)1 LEAVES RETURNS

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

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

Bethesda Elephant White Flint Plaza (Shoppers Food) – Nicholson Ln 7:50 AM 4:35 PM

Potomac ElephantGiant Food (rear parking lot – Tuckerman Ln & Seven

Locks Rd8:05 AM 4:20 PM

Rockville ElephantLotte Mart at the Twinbrook Shopping Center- Veirs Mill

Rd.8:20 AM 4:05 PM

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

Gaithersburg Frog Weis Markets – Rt. 355 & Westland Dr 8:15 AM 4:10 PM

Olney Frog Fair Hill Shops – Greene Turtle Parking Lot 8:40 AM 3:45 PM

Clarksville Monkey McDonald’s – Rt. 108 & Great Star Dr 8:05 AM 3:50 PM

Columbia Monkey Columbia Mall – Lower level Sears – South parking lot 8:25 AM 4:10 PM

Scaggsville Monkey Food Lion – Rt. 216 & Rt. 29 8:40 AM 4:25 PM

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

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

Columbia N TigerBridgeway Community Church – 9189 Red Branch Rd,

Columbia, MD 210458:30 AM 4:00 PM

Laurel East Turtle Kohl’s Laurel – Rt 198. & Russet Green E. Rd. 8:00 AM 4:30 PM

Savage Turtle Weis Food – Rt. 1 South of Rt. 32 8:15 AM 4:15 PM

Destiny TurtleDestiny Church – 7195 Oakland Mills Rd, Columbia, MD

210468:30 AM 4:00 PM

Columbia S Turtle McDonald’s – Guilford Rd & Eden Brook Rd 8:40 AM 3:50 PM

Bowie ZebraShoppers, 10501 Martin Luther King Jr Hwy, Bowie, MD

207208:15 AM 4:15 PM

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

Bowie ZebraShoppers, 10501 Martin Luther King Jr Hwy, Bowie, MD

207207:45 AM 5:00 PM

1 Please visit https://campsonshine.org/resource-center/convenience-services/bus-stops/ for weeks 10 & 11

LATESTAYS & OVERNIGHTERSCamp 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 on your selection.

LATESTAYA 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-ipate in fun-filled activities such as a HAY RIDE and S’MORE MAKING!

Available Weeks (Thursdays) : 2, 4, 6, & 8

Cost : $25 (per latestay)

ADVENTURE OVERNIGHTER (3RD & 4TH)Our legendary ADVENTURE Overnighters1 (Friday nights through 8:00AM Saturday morning) are filled with unforgettable experiences such as:

• Elaborate themed activities that continue into the night (e.g. group field games, crazy skits, energizing music, wet and messy adventures, and more!)• Roasting s’mores to perfection• Bonding with fellow campers around a crackling fire

Available Weeks (Fridays) : 2, 4, 6, & 8

Cost : $40 (per overnighter)

HIGH ADVENTURE OVERNIGHTER (5TH–6TH)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 night activities such as:

• The Golden Owl game (similar to sardines)• Extended group times• Late night team games

Available Weeks (Fridays) & field trips (tentative):

• Week 2 – Six Flags America, MD• Week 4 – Guppy Gulch, PA• Week 6 – Six Flags America, MD• Week 8 – Guppy Gulch, PA

Cost : Included in weekly tuition2

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, 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 Friday. This year’s fields trips plans include

Available Weeks (Thurs-Fri) & field trips (tentative):

• Week 1 – Ocean City, NJ • Week 2 – Guppy Gulch/Dorney Park, PA• Week 3 – Rehoboth Beach, DE• Week 4 – Kings Dominion & Massahutten Waterpark• Week 5 – Wildwood Beach, NJ • Week 6 – Six Flags, NJ & Jenkinson’s Boardwalk• Week 7 – Ocean City, NJ• Week 8 – Rehoboth Beach, DE• Week 9 – Hersheypark & Guppy Gulch, PA

Cost : Included in weekly tuition3

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.

finance policies

POLICY EXPLANATION/EXAMPLE FINANCIAL INFO.

Week/ProgramTransfers

Switching from one week, program, or camp to another.

No charge! Contingent on space available.

Cancellations

Cancelling 1 or more weeks(retaining others)• All cancellations must be in writing.

$20 deposit fee per camper per week cancelled will be retained by Camp Son-shine.

Cancelling every thing(per camper)• All cancellations must be in writing.• Having a sibling on the waiting list is not cause for a refund.

$20 deposit fee per camper per week cancelled AND the $45 application fee will be retained by Camp Sonshine.

PaymentThe full regular rate tuition amount and all other fees due (including con-venience options) is due by May 15th.

All registrations received on or after May 15th must be accompanied by payment in full.

PaymentMethod

CheckChecks cannot be accepted after May 15th. There will be a $35 for any returned checks.

eCheck

eCheck payment is exclusively accepted through the CampMinder database and Camp InTouch application. Families will be notified via email for successful and un-successful payments.

Credit Card

Credit Card payment is accepted through the CampMinder database and Camp In-Touch application. Families will be notified 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/SchoolExtentions

Absensce of more than two consec-utive days to illness or school being extended

Camp will credit for the days missed when requested in writing.

Waiting ListApplicable to only children on the wait list. Does not apply to enrolled siblings.

Payment will not be processed for camp-ers who are unable to enroll or are with-drawn without enrollment from the waiting list. Cancellation of any additional camp-ers based on wait list outcomes must be requested in writing (the above cancella-tion policies will apply).

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Late FeesLate penalities will apply to registra-tions completed on or after May 15th.

The multi-week discount will not be grant-ed to registrations made on or after May 15th.

Discounts

Discounts can only be applied to camp tuition. There is no discount for conve-nience options or the $45 application fee.

Please contact Parent Services at [email protected] for any additonal ques-tions on discounts.

ReturnedChecks

A fee will be charged for all returned checks.

There is a $35 fee charged for returned checks.

Deposits

A $20 per week non-refundable de-post, as well as th $45 application fee per child is required with each ad-vanced or regular rate application at time of registration. The deposit is ap-plied toward the full balance; it is not a separate or additional fee.

Your deposit give you freedom and flexibil-ity to make payments at your convenience until our payment deadline of May 15th or until your balance is paid in full.

Spring BreakBecause of limited availability, fees for Spring Break must be paid in fullupon registration.

The following fees will be applied for Spring Break Camp cancellations: $5/day cancelled or $20/entire week cancellation. NOTE: No refunds for cancellations wil be made after February 24th.

2021 FEES (SUMMER & SPRING BREAK CAMPS)(Fees are based on one child, per one week at Camp Sonshine)

OPTION FEE

Application Fee $45 (one-time fee per year, per child)

Summer TuitionRegular Overnighter

1 week 1 week

SUMMER CAMP (CORE CAMPS)

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ing Discovery (PK-K) $290

Explorer (1st-2nd) $320

Adventure (3rd-4th) $330

High Adventure (5th & 6th) $340 $390

Teen Adventure (7th - 9th) ** $430 $430

Leaders-in-Training (7th-10th) $285

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Discovery (PK-K) $290

Explorer (1st-2nd) $320

Adventure (3rd-4th) $330

High Adventure (5th & 6th) $340 $390

Teen Adventure (7th-9th)** $430 $430

Leaders-in-Training (7th-10th) $285

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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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summerprograms

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silver springOur 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

New Hampshire Avenue).

CAMPGROUNDS:

16819 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE,

SILVER SPRING, MD, 20905

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discovery program(Pre kindergarten-kindergarten)

summer programs • silver spring

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,individual attention goes a long way.

activitiesIn a nurturing, small-group atmosphere, DISCOVERY campers get to enjoy a healthy mix of indoor and outdoor activities, which are designed to help cultivate the imagination and allow kids to explore the physical world. Example activities include: WATER SLIDE, MOONBOUNCE, SPLASH PLAYGROUND, DISCOVERY TRAIN, PLAY ZONE, LATESTAYS, THEME DAYS and

much more!

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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

GROUP SCHEDULE: SAMPLE DISCOVERY (PK-K) 2021

period TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

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

3 10:30-11:05 Construction Zone

Splash Landing

Theme Day

Splash Landing

Sonshine Impact

4 11:15-11:50Group Photo/

Bathroom & Water Break

Moonbounce/Ball Pit

5 12:00-12:35Lunch/

Reapply SunscreenLunch/

Reapply SunscreenLunch/

Giving Tree! Camp Store/ Lost

& Found check

6 12:45-1:20 Mini Zipeline Craft CrazeLunch/

Reapply SunscreenPlayground

Lunch/Reapply Sunscreen

7 1:30-2:05Rest (PK),

Stage It (K)Rest (PK), STEM (K)

Rest (PK)Rest (PK)

Go Karts (K)Rest (PK)

Eco Explorations (K)

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

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explorer program(1st & 2nd grade)


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 and active outdoor program in which they encounter new and unforgettable adventures.

activitiesExample activities include: POOL TRIPS, WATER SLIDE, CANOEING,

PADDLE BOATS, ARCHERY, THEME DAYS, LATESTAYS and much more!


• Extended Care (see p. 9 for details)• Transportation (see p. 9 for details)


• Latestay: $25/latestay (see pp. 11–12 for latestay/overnighter details)

TUITION COST:



1 Explorer campers are grouped by grade and gender.

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GROUP SCHEDULE: SAMPLE EXPLORER (1st-2nd) 2021

Period TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

8:35-9:15 ARRIVAL


2 9:45-10:20 Assembly

Pool Trip

Assembly

Pool Trip

Assembly

3 10:30-11:05 Go Karts Aqua ZoneConstruction

Zone (1st) Archery (2nd)

4 11:15-11:50Group Photo/ Group Time

Craft Craze (Girls) Dodgeball (Boys)

Sports

5 12:00-12:35 Lunch Lunch Lunch

6 12:45-1:20 Turbo Slide Lunch

Theme Day

Lunch/Giving Tree! Sonshine Impact

7 1:30-2:05 Pond Forest Ranger MoonbounceStage It (1st)

Slingshot Gallery (2nd)

8 2:15-2:50 Eco ExplorationsNature Art (Girls)

Wilderness Ranger (Boys)

Camp Store/ Min-ute to Win it

Venture Time




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adventure program(3RD & 4TH grade)


Our Adventure Camp is an assortment of fun, activities, and unforgettable memories. Coun-selors serve up daily adventures where ADVENTURE campers are taught social, emotional, intellectual, physical & creative skills all while making friends, laughing, and being themselves.

activitiesExample activities include: POOL TRIPS, ELECTIVES, OUTDOOR COOKING,

GOKARTS, PAINTBALL GALLERY (4th graders only), OVERNIGHTERS and much more!




• Overnighter: $40/overnighter (see pp. 11–12 for latestay/overnighter details)

TUITION COST:



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GROUP SCHEDULE: SAMPLE adventure (3 rd) 2021


8:35-9:15 ARRIVAL



3 10:30-11:05 Sports

Electives

Archery Archery Tag Venture Time

4 11:15-11:50 Nerf BattleCraft Craze (Girls) Wilderness Ranger

(Boys)

Camp Store/ Group Time

Sonshine Impact

5 12:00-12:35 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

6 12:45-1:20

Pool Trip

Slingshot Gallery Ninja Warrior

Course/ Low Ropes

Pool Trip

Turbo Slide

7 1:30-2:05Group Photo/ Group Time

Go Karts Adventure Team Challenge (odd), Electives (even)8 2:15-2:50 Forest Ranger Pond




GROUP SCHEDULE: SAMPLE adventure (4th) 2021


8:35-9:15 ARRIVAL



3 10:30-11:05 Archery/Tomakawk

Electives

Field Trip

Archery Tag/ Nerf Battle

Climbing Wall

4 11:15-11:50 Go Karts Pond Sonshine Impact

5 12:00-12:35 Lunch Lunch Lunch/ Giving Tree Lunch

6 12:45-1:20

Pool Trip

Paintball Gallery

Pool Trip

Turbo Slide

7 1:30-2:05Group Photo/ Camp Store

Ninja Warrior Course

Adventure Team Challenge (odd), Electives (even)8 2:15-2:50 Forest Ranger Slip-N-Slide




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high adventure program(5th & 6th grade)summer programs • silver spring

Our High Adventure program provides a balance of structured activity time with relational 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 interact with caring role models.

activitiesExamples of our extreme (but safe) activities1 include POOL TRIPS, PAINTBALL GAMES, ZIPLINE, TARZAN SWING, FIELD TRIPS (e.g. SixFlags America, Guppy Gultch, Skyzone, Laser

Tag), OVERNIGHTERS (see pp. 12–16 for latestay/overnighter details), and much more!



TUITION COST:


• 1 week: $390/week (Overnighter week)


1 All on grounds activity waivers are included in the general Parental consent.Information about any off grounds activity waivers will be provided.

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GROUP SCHEDULE: SAMPLE high adventure (5 th) 2021


8:35-9:15 ARRIVAL


2 9:45-10:20 Launch Climbing Wall

Pool Trip

Slip-N-Slide

Field Trip

3 10:30-11:05 Archery/Tomahawk Turbo Slide

Zipeline

4 11:15-11:50

Pool Trip

Pond

5 12:00-12:35 Lunch/Camp Store Lunch/Giving Tree

6 12:45-1:20 Off Road Go Karts Lunch

Electives7 1:30-2:05 Tarzan Swing Cooking

8 2:15-2:50Ninja Warrior

CourseSonshine Impact




GROUP SCHEDULE: SAMPLE high adventure (6 th) 2021


8:35-9:15 ARRIVAL


2 9:45-10:20 Launch

Activities by Choice

Pool Trip

Activities by Choice

Field Trip

3 10:30-11:05 Pond

4 11:15-11:50

Pool Trip

Lunch

5 12:00-12:35

Field Trip

Lunch/ Giving Tree

6 12:45-1:20 Lunch/ Camp Store Sonshine Impact

7 1:30-2:05Ninja Warrior

CourseCooking

8 2:15-2:50 Tarzan Swing Turbo Slide




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teen adventure program(7th-9th grade)


Our award-winning1 Teen Adventure program is designed to help campers build character, de-velop positive social skills and practice responsibility. This program offers an “exclusive” teen feel where each day is filled with opportunities for teens to hang out with friends, participate in fun activities, and interact with caring counselors2.

activitiesExamples of our activities3 include POOL TRIPS, PAINTBALL GAMES, TARZAN SWING,

OVERNIGHTERS/FIELD TRIPS (see pp. 12–16 for latestay/overnighter details) and much more!



TUITION COST:

• 1 week: $430/week (Overnighter weeks)


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 toupholding our Christian values. Our staff are excellent role models and know howto relate to teenagers; they desire to build meaningful relationships with teensand 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.

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GROUP SCHEDULE: SAMPLE teen adventure (7 th-9 th) 2021


8:35-9:15 ARRIVAL

1 9:20-9:35 Morning ConnectMorning Connect/

Group PhotoMorning Connect

Morning Connect/ Giving Tree

Morning Connect

2 9:45-10:20Breafast & TA

Launch

Silver Spring Electives:

Pond, Forest Rang-er, Paintball Games, Tarzan Swing, Zipe-

line, Gym

Field Trip

TENTATIVE OVERNIGHTER TRIPS:

Week 1: Ocean City, NJ Week 2: Guppy Gulch & Dorney Park Week 3: Rehoboth Beach, DE Week 4: Kings Dominion, VA & Massanu-tten Waterpark Week 5: Wildwood Beach, NJ Week 6: Six Flags, NJ & Hurrican Harbor Week 7: Ocean City, MD Week 8: Rehoboth Beach, DE Week 9: Hersheypark, PA & Guppy Gulch

3 10:30-11:05

4 11:15-11:50Counselor Planned

Time

5 12:00-12:35 Tye Dye

Pool Trip

6 12:45-1:20 Lunch

7 1:30-2:05

Pond

8 2:15-2:50

9 3:00-3:20 Daily Debreif Daily Debreif Daily Debreif



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leader-in-training program(7th-9th grade)


The Leader-in-Training (LIT) Program1 equips teens with important leadership/life skills suchas: Teamwork, Responsibility, Communication, Problem Solving and Community Service (approved student service learning hours program). Participants can earn up to 35 SSL hours per week.

activitiesVital leadership skills are taught in a safe, fun and challenging group environment. Teens will get hands-on experience working with kids alongside trained counselors. LITs help maintain 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.



TUITION COST:

• $285/week


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germantown

Camp Sonshine Germantown (GT) is a field trip-based pro-

gram that provides Campers with age-appropriate, outra-

geously fun activities. Located at Neelsville Presbyterian

Church, our GT location is off of Frederick Rd. Right in the

heart of Germantown, this location makes it especially con-

venient for those living in the Germantown/Damascus/

Gaithersburg area.

CAMPGROUNDS:

NEELSVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

20701 FREDERICK ROAD,

GERMANTOWN, MD, 20876

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discovery program(Pre kindergarten-kindergarten)

summer programs • germantown (GT)

Our Discovery (PK-K) program1 nurtures your child in a safe, small-group environment while creating new and exciting adventures that encourage their development. Our loving staff invest the time and attention your child needs. This program’s on-thego schedule leaves your child happily exhausted and ready for more!

activitiesExample activities include: WATER SLIDE, MOON BOUNCE, SPLASH PLAYGROUND,

LEGOS & BUILDING BLOCKS, THEME DAYS, LATESTAYS, FIELD TRIPS (e.g. Butler’s Orchard, Playseum, Bounce U) and much more!


• Extended Care (see p. 9 for details)



TUITION COST:



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.

GROUP SCHEDULE: SAMPLE GT discovery (pk-k) 2021


9:00-9:15 ARRIVAL

19:20-9:40

Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect

29:40 - 10:20

Assembly AssemblyTravel to

Silver SpringAssembly Assembly

310:20-11:00

Moonbounce

Morning at the Park

10:30-11:05

Theme Day @ Silver Spring

Travel to Silver Spring

Discovery House411:00-11:40

STEM11:15-11:50

11:15-11:50

Moon-bounce/Ball Pit

511:40-12:20

Lunch12:00-12:35

12:00-12:35

Lunch

612:20-1:00

Splash Playground

Lunch12:45-1:20

Lunch12:45-1:20

Discovery Train

Lunch

71:00-1:40

Sonshine Impact1:30-2:05 Splash

Landing @ Silver Spring

1:30-2:05

Mini Zipline/ Playzone

Field Trip8

1:40-2:20

Crafts2:05-2:20

2:05-2:20

Bathroom Break &

Load Buses

92:20-3:00

Aqua ZoneTravel to

GermantownTravel to

Germantown

3:00 - 3:30

Daily Debrief Daily Debrief Daily Debrief Daily Debrief Daily Debrief

3:30-3:55 DEPARTURE

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explorer program(1st & 2nd grade)

summer programs • GERMANTOWN (GT)

Our Explorer (1st & 2nd graders) program1 nurtures your child in a safe, small-group envi-ronment while creating new and exciting adventures that encourage their development. Our loving staff invest the time and attention your child needs. This program’s on-the-go schedule leaves your child happily exhausted and ready for more!

activitiesExample activities include POOL TRIPS, WATER SLIDE, ARCHERY, LATESTAYS, FIELD TRIPS

(e.g. Port Discovery, Cunningham Falls, National Zoo) and much more!





TUITION COST:



1 Campers are grouped by grade. In 1st and 2nd grade, campers are also grouped by gender.

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GROUP SCHEDULE: SAMPLE GT explorer (1 st & 2nd) 2021


9:00-9:15 ARRIVAL

19:20-9:40


29:40 - 10:20



310:20-11:00

Group Time Moonbounce10:30-11:05

Pond (Even),

Turbo Slide (Odd) Electives

Field Trip

411:00-11:40

Aqua ZoneSonshine Group

Time11:15-11:50

Go Karts

511:40-12:20

Crafts (Girls) Fort Building (Boys)

Lunch12:00-12:35

Eco Explo-ration

Lunch

612:20-1:00

Lunch

Pool Trip

12:45-1:20

Lunch

Pool Trip

71:00-1:40 Rotations @ GTO

(Outdoor Cooking, Wilderness Ranger, Archery, Gaga Ball,

Nature)

1:30-2:05

Forest Ranger

81:40-2:20

2:05-2:20

Bathroom Break &

Load Buses

92:20-3:00

Travel to Germantown

3:00 - 3:30


3:30-3:55 DEPARTURE

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adventure program(3RD & 4TH grade)


There is never a dull moment once Adventure camp begins! Our jam-packed program1 has your child running, dancing, laughing, and most importantly, growing! The energized counsel-ors and fun-blasted activities combine to strengthen confidence and develop skills in every camper.

activitiesExample activities include POOL TRIPS, BUILDING FORTS, OVERNIGHTERS,

FIELD TRIPS (e.g. Laser Tag, Splashdown Water Park, Climb Zone) and much more!




• Overnighter: $40/overnighter (see pp. 11–12 for latestay/overnighter details)

TUITION COST:



1 Campers are grouped by grade and gender.

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GROUP SCHEDULE: SAMPLE GT adventure (3 rd & 4th) 2021


9:00-9:15 ARRIVAL

19:20-9:40


29:40 - 10:20



310:20-11:00

Aqua ZoneSonshine Group

Time10:30-11:05

Go KartsRotations @ GTO

(Cooking, Fort Building, Go Karts,

Archery)

Field Trip

411:00-11:40

Sports

Electives

11:15-11:50

Archery Tag

511:40-12:20

Group Time12:00-12:35

Low Ropes

612:20-1:00

Lunch Lunch12:45-1:20

Lunch Lunch

71:00-1:40

Adventure Program Time

Pool Trip

1:30-2:05

Pond (Odd)/

Turbo Slide (Even)

Pool Trip8

1:40-2:20

2:05-2:20

Bathroom Break &

Load Buses

92:20-3:00

Travel to Germantown

3:00 - 3:30


3:30-3:55 DEPARTURE

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high adventure program(5th & 6th grade)


Our High Adventure program provides a balance of structured activity time with relational group time to help campers build confidence, friendships, and independence. Our trained staff create an environment where campers1 can be themselves, hang out with friends, and interact with caring role models.

activitiesExamples of our extreme (but safe) activities2 include POOL TRIPS, GO KARTS,

OUTDOOR COOKING, DODGEBALL, OVERNIGHTERS, FIELD TRIPS (e.g. Laser Tag,Sky Zone, Guppy Gultch, SixFlags America) and much more!



TUITION COST:

• 1 week: $340

• 1 week (Overnighters): $390


1 Campers are grouped by grade. In 1st and 2nd grade, campers are alsogrouped 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.

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GROUP SCHEDULE: SAMPLE GT high adventure (5 th & 6 th) 2021


9:00-9:15 ARRIVAL

19:20-9:40


29:40 - 10:20 Breakfast &

HA Launch

Field Trip

Sonshine Group Time

Travel to Silver Spring

Field Trip

310:20-11:00 Electives

@ Neelsville

10:30-11:05

Electives @ Silver Spring

411:00-11:40

Travel Time11:15-11:50

511:40-12:20

Program Time

Lunch12:00-12:35

612:20-1:00

Pool Trip

Lunch/ Travel to Germantown

71:00-1:40

Electives @ GTO81:40-2:20

92:20-3:00

Travel Time

3:00 - 3:30

Daily Debrief Daily Debrief Daily Debrief Daily Debrief End of Week Debrief

3:30-3:55 DEPARTURE

GT HA - Silver Spring Electives

Thursday Period:

Option 1: Option 2: Option 3:

10:30-11:05

Pond Camp Store Climbing Wall

11:15-11:50

Pond Tarzan Swing Archery Tag

12:00-12:35

Camp Store Tarzan Swing Archery Tag

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teen adventure program(7th-9th grade)


Our Teen Adventure program is designed to help campers build character, develop positive social skills and practice responsibility. This program offers an “exclusive” teen feel where each day is filled with opportunities for teens to hang out with friends, participate in fun activities, and interact with caring counselors.

activitiesExamples of our activities include POOL TRIPS, DODGEBALL, COOKING, OVERNIGHTERS*/

FIELD TRIPS (e.g. D.C. Scavenger Hunt, Rock Climbing) and much more!



TUITION COST:

• 1 week: $430/week (Overnighter weeks)


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GROUP SCHEDULE: SAMPLE GT teen adventure (7 th-9 th) 2021


9:00-9:15 ARRIVAL

9:20-9:40 Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect Morning Connect

1 9:40 - 10:20

Breakfast & TA Launch

Field Trip

Hang Time at GTO TENTATIVE OVERNIGHTER TRIPS:

Week 1: Ocean City, NJ Week 2: Guppy Gulch & Dorney Park Week 3: Rehoboth Beach, DE Week 4: Kings Dominion, VA & Massanu-tten Waterpark Week 5: Wildwood Beach, NJ Week 6: Six Flags, NJ & Hurrican Harbor Week 7: Ocean City, MD Week 8: Rehoboth Beach, DE Week 9: Hersheypark, PA & Guppy Gulch

2 10:20-11:00

3 11:00-11:40

4 11:40-12:20 Tye Dye Lunch

5 12:20-1:00 Lunch

Pool Trip

6 1:00-1:40

Slip-N-Slide

7 1:40-2:20

8 2:20-3:00Counselor Planned

Time

9 3:00 - 3:30 Daily Debrief Daily DebriefDaily Debrief/

Sonshine Group Time

3:30-3:55 DEPARTURE

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leader 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.

activitiesVital leadership skills are taught in a safe, fun and challenging group environment. Teens willget 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.



TUITION COST:

• $285/week


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specialty

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.

CAMPGROUNDS:

16227 BATCHELLORS FOREST RD,

OLNEY, MD, 20832

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arts(1st-6th grade)

summer programs • specialty camps

PROGRAM FOCUS:

Campers will create and experience a wide range of arts through our Arts specialty camp1. Camp staff will bring quality programming and legendary service over the course of eight weeks!

core areas of exploration• General Arts (Painting, Drawing, Sculpting)


• Transportation (see p. 9 for details)• Extended Care (see p. 9 for details)

TUITION COST:



1 Available weeks 1–9 (TENTATIVE)

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GROUP SCHEDULE: arts boys & girls (1 st-6 th) 2021


8:45-9:35 ARRIVAL

19:40-9:55


210:00-10:15

Arts program

Field Trip & Arts Program

Assembly

Arts Program

Assembly

310:20-10:50

Arts program Arts Program

410:55-11:25

511:30-12:10

Lunch/ Leave for SS Lunch Lunch Lunch/ Spiritual Impact

Group Time612:15-12:45

12:45-1:20

Silver Spring Main Camp

Electives Pool Trip

Arts Program

712:50-1:20

1:30-2:05

Arts Program81:25-1:55 2:15-

2:50

Off-Road Go Karts (odd) Shooting Gallery (even)

92:00-2:30

Depart to Bethel

Turbo Slide (odd) Climbing Wall (even)

102:35-2:55




SPECIALTY ARTS - Silver Spring Electives

Grade: Option 1: Option 2:

1st - 4th

Forest ranger Pond

Eco Explorations 2 Slingshot Gallery

Slingshot Gallery/ Group Photo

Camp store/ Group Photo

5th - 6th

Tarzan Swing (odd), Zipline (even)

Pond

Camp Store/Group photo

ACTIVITY KEY

= MESSY ACTIVITY (Bring a change of clothes)

= WATER ACTIVITY (Bring a bathing suit and towel)

= FOOD ACTIVITY

= MONEY OPTIONAL (Campers can, but do not have to, bring money for the Snack Shack or Camp Store)

= MESSY/WATER ACTIVITY (It is possible for water and/or messy activities to be scheduled during this time)

= MESSY/WATER ACTIVITY/MONEY OPTIONAL (It is possible for water and/or messy activities to be scheduled during this time)

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S.T.E.M. Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics

(1st-6th grade)summer programs • specialty camps

PROGRAM FOCUS:In our S.T.E.M. specialty camp1, we offer an engaging program where campers experience artistic, mathematical, and architectural design in a fun and educational way! Campers will explore the basic

concepts of physics and innovate under our trained and experienced instructors.

activitiesExamples of our activities include ROCKETRY, RC CARS, DRONES,

3D PRINTING, SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS, LEGO ENGINEERING, and much more!



TUITION COST:




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GROUP SCHEDULE: STEM boys & girls (1 st-6 th) 2021


8:45-9:35 ARRIVAL

19:40-9:55


210:00-10:15

STEM programLunch/ Leave for SS

STEM program

Assembly

Field Trip & STEM Program

Assembly

310:20-10:50

STEM program STEM program

410:55-11:25

511:30-12:10

Lunch LunchLunch/ Spiritual

Impact Group Time6

12:15-12:45

12:45-1:20


Electives

STEM Program

Pool

712:50-1:20

1:30-2:05

STEM Program81:25-1:55 2:15-

2:50

Off-Road Go Karts (odd)

Shooting Gallery (even)

92:00-2:30

Depart to Bethel


102:35-2:55






1st - 4th

Forest ranger Pond




5th - 6th


Pond


ACTIVITY KEY



= FOOD ACTIVITY




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coding(3rd-8th grade)

summer programs • specialty camps

PROGRAM FOCUS:Our Coding camp1 partners with Code Kingdoms, campers will learn about building and

coding concepts. Whether you are a beginner coder or an expert, this program will be a fun way to improve your skills!

activities

Roblox (LUA CODE) & Minecraft (JAVASCRIPT) building video game designing.



TUITION COST:




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GROUP SCHEDULE: CODING boys & girls (3 rd-8th) 2021


8:45-9:35 ARRIVAL

19:40-9:55


210:00-10:15

Coding ProgramsCoding Programs

Assembly

Field Trip & Coding Programs

Assembly

310:20-10:50

Coding Programs Coding Programs

410:55-11:25

511:30-12:10

Lunch Lunch LunchLunch/ Spiritual

Impact Group Time6

12:15-12:45

12:45-1:20


Electives

STEM Program

Pool

712:50-1:20

1:30-2:05

Coding Programs81:25-1:55 2:15-

2:50

Off-Road Go Karts (odd)

Shooting Gallery (even)

92:00-2:30

Depart to Bethel


102:35-2:55






1st - 4th

Forest ranger Pond




5th - 6th


Pond


ACTIVITY KEY



= FOOD ACTIVITY




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Ellicott City

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.

CAMPGROUNDS:

2800 WESTCHESTER AVE,

ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21043

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K-2ND GRADE programsummer programs • ELLICOTT CITY

This program nurtures your child in a safe, small-group environment while creating new and exciting adventures that encourage their development. Our loving staff invest the time and attention your child needs. This program’s on-thego sched-ule leaves your child happily exhausted and ready for more!

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activitiesExample activities include: Water Games, Sports, Art, Scavenger Hunts, Dodgeball & Cooking and

much more!



TUITION COST:



GROUP SCHEDULE: SAMPLe (K-2nd Grade) 2021


8:35-9:15 ARRIVAL


2 9:45-10:20Assembly & Game-

showAssembly & Game-




show

3 10:25-11:00 Arts & Crafts Sports & Games Drama

Camp Wide Challenge

Arts & Crafts

4 11:05-11:40 Dodgeball Cooking Balloon Games

Water Games

5 11:45-12:20Minute to Win it

ChallengeLunch Dodgeball

6 12:25-1:00 Lunch Dice Games Lunch Lunch Lunch

7 1:05-1:40 Archery Chalk ArtBoard Game Challenge

Minute to Win it Challenge

Sports & Games

8 2:15-2:50

Water Games

Card Tournament

Water Games

Forest Ranger Archery

9 2:25-3:00 Scavenger Hunt Drama Sonshine Impact



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3rd-6th grade programsummer programs • Ellicott city

This program provides a balance of structured activity time with relational group time to help 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 role models.

activitiesExamples of our activities include: Water Games, Camp Challenge, Archery, Service Project,

Art, Dodgeball, Cooking and much more!



TUITION COST:



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GROUP SCHEDULE: SAMPLE (3 rd-6 th) 2021


9:00-9:15 ARRIVAL

19:20-9:40


29:45-10:20

Assembly & Game-show



Camp Wide Challenge


310:25-11:00

Sports & Games Cooking Cooking Card Tournament

411:05-11:40

Dodgeball Sports & Games Sports & GamesElectives (Dodgeball, Spa, Lawn Games)

511:45-12:20

Art Lunch Group Time

612:25-1:00

Lunch Dodgeball Lunch Lunch Lunch

71:05-1:40

Forest Ranger Group Time Service Project

Water Games

Sonshine Impact

82:15-2:50

Archery Water GamesElectives (Dodgeball, Spa, Lawn Games)

Cooking

92:25-3:00

Forest Ranger Archery

103:05-3:25

Experiments Daily Debreif Daily Debreif Daily Debreif End of Week Debrief

3:30-3:55 DEPARTURE

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SPRING BREAK CAMP(March 29TH – April 2nd)

extended season • silver spring

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!

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-4Activities may include go-karts, archery, assembly, jump zone, bowling,

park trips and so much more!

GRADES 5-6Activities may include go-karts, archery, and each day will include trips

such as bowling, laser tag and more.

GRADES 7-9Activities 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.


• 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.)

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W W W. C A M P S O N S H I N E . O R G

16819 New Hampshire AvenueSilver Spring, Maryland 20905

Documents

PROGRAM GUIDE - Camp Sonshine