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 Children's Camps

Camp Vision Statement:

Westminster City Recreation Summer Day Camp's endeavor is to provide a safe and enjoyable environment where campers are given the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities, games, sports, crafts and trips. Through activities provided, campers have fun, learn fair play, develop social skills increase fitness levels and develop lasting friendships.



    Westminster City Recreation Summer Day Camp 2013!

    Ten weekly sessions (June 17-August 23)

    Campers will stay active with one another and our well-trained, certified counselors while participating in creative group activities, sports, swimming, and a variety of other exciting activities!Campers will enjoy positive experiences while learning good sportsmanship, positive self-esteem, teamwork, respect for others and self-discipline.

    COST:

    $115 per week per child(9am-4pm)

    Before care (as early as 7am): $15 per week per child

    After care (as late as 6pm): $15 per week per child

    *A non-refundable $50 per family registration fee is due at time of registration*

    Click here to view and print a copy of our 2013 Camp Guide and Registration Form!



Day Camp - $115 per week (9am-4pm) plus AM and PM care, if needed

  • AM Care (as early as 7am) and PM Care (as late as 6pm) is available for an additional $15 each, per week, per child.
  • Day Camp takes place at the Longwell Municipal Center* and is designed for children to participate in a full day program. They will interact with one another during games, sports, crafts, field trips, swimming on Wednesdays* at the Westminster Municipal Pool and a variety of other activities.

*Wednesday is "pool day." Drop off and pick up will be at the Westminster Municipal Pool, 325 Royer Road.



  • Ages: Kindergarten to Grade 8
  • Times: Monday-Friday (9am-4pm)
  • Registration Information: 2013 Forms available in March, 2013! Print out form, complete all information and then send completed form and $50 per family non-refundable registration fee (MC, Visa, Discover, cash or check payable to City of Westminster) to:
  • Westminster City Recreation
    Attn: Summer Camp
    11 Longwell Ave.
    Westminster, MD 21157
  • FAX: 410-848-8310
  • Email Robin Cherney, Camp Director (Phone 410-848-9161)
  • Or Come to the Recreation Office 11 Longwell Avenue Westminster, MD 21157
  • Counselor In Training Program

    Our C.I.T. Program is for students ages 13-15 who are interested in helping with camp. C.I.T. students must be available for training and for camp.

    Candidates must fill out an application and be accepted into the C.I.T. program. Space is limited. The cost of the program is $60 per week. Half of the hours worked will be awarded in Student Learning Service Hours. For example, if you work 35 hours per week at camp, you will be awarded 17.5 hours per week in Student Service Learning hours.

    For more information, contact Robin Cherney, Camp Director, at 410-848-9161 or to apply, please click here for an application.

  • Check out our field trips for CAMP 2013!!

    Field trips are included in camp tuition!

  • Date
    Place
    Location
    Notes
    Friday, June 21 Maryland Zoo in Baltimore Druid Hill Park, Baltimore Enjoy the exotic animals and a scavenger hunt through the zoo!
    Friday, June 28 Bohrer Water Park 512 S Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Slides, Pool, Splashing, FUN!
    Friday, July 5 Picnic at Westminster Municipal Pool 325 Royer Road. Westminster Picnic at the Pool
    Friday, July 12 Mad Science comes to Camp! 11 Longwell Avenue, Westminster A fun and educational science show done right here at City Rec Day Camp!
    Friday, July 19 Morgan Run Watershed Morgan Run Natural Environment Area
    Benrose Lane
    Westminster, MD 21157
    hiking, nature walks
    Friday, July 26 Magic Elm Roller Skating 625 West Elm Ave., Hanover, PA Roller skating--rentals included!
    Friday, Aug. 2 Downtown Westminster Westminster, MD Scavenger hunt through different areas of dowtown Westminster!
    Friday, Aug. 9 Thunderhead Bowl 4337 Old Taneytown Rd., Taneytown, MD Bowling! Shoe rental included!
    Friday, Aug. 16 Ice Skating at Skate Frederick Skate Frederick 1288 Riverbend Way, Frederick, MD Icy fun on a hot summer day! Skate rental included!
    Friday, Aug. 23 End of Summer Party Westminster City Park Celebrate the end of another successful summer!!

ALL CAMPERS !


Confirmation letters and field trip information will be sent to all campers at a later date. Before and after care available for an additional charge. Refunds will not be issued unless an approved substitute can be made. Refunds that are approved will be issued by mail. Program information is subject to change without notification. There will be a $50.00 fee for all returned checks. Family Center Members Discount: $5.00 Off per week of camp.

 

Things to Remember...


  • Wear play clothes (camp T-shirt)
  • Sneakers (NO sandals or Flip Flops)
  • Sunscreen
  • Towels and swimsuits on pool day
  • Water Bottle
  • Packed lunch and drink (No refrigeration provided)