One of our newest specialty camp offerings, this camp has come by popular demand as a result of one our most sought-after workshops. Archery, of course!

Our Archery Speciality Camp is geared toward the intermediate or advanced archer who has been shooting and practicing and is ready to develop their skills from basic to refinement.

The Archery Speciality Camp targets specific areas for improvement such as; form, training for better focus, shot execution, equipment setup and tuning. These lessons are designed to give your camper a leap in their archery skills. And all of this is taught by a USA Archery Certified Level 2 Instructor, so your campers will be sure to gain confidence, skill, and have a blast! Campers can bring their own equipment (arrows will be provided by camp) or use the camp equipment.

Whether you have a creative camper who loves making crafts or a budding fashion designer, Summer at Sandy Spring’s Sewing Camp may be just the thing for you. Each week, our instructors will guide campers as they explore their creative sides and learn to make confident design choices. This half-day program is open to campers entering 6th – 9th grade and allows campers to choose a different specialty camp for the other half of the day.

Does your camper love to cook? If so, Cooking Around the World is the right camp for them! Each course allows campers to learn and practice their cooking skills, while focusing on a specific cuisine, from Greek to Mexican to Italian. Delicious experiences will take place at the Friends Community House with its state-of-the-art kitchen; just a short 3-5 minute mini-bus ride away. This half-day program is open to campers entering 6th – 9th grade and allows campers to choose a different specialty camp for the other half of the day.

Please note that this part of our camp is NOT allergy aware and some recipes may contain nuts.

Lights, camera, action! Theater Camp provides the opportunity for campers to explore their creativity through acting. Our instructors will provide experiences for campers to express themselves and invest in the creative process. Campers will perform a small show, based on a specific genre, at the end of the week. No matter what role campers have in a performance, their hard work and combined efforts will make them feel like the star of the show. This half-day program is open to campers entering 6th – 9th grade and allows campers to choose a different specialty camp for the other half of the day.

Does your camper dream of being a camp counselor one day? If so, then this is the program for them! Our CIT program is open to campers entering 8th – 9th grades who are not yet old enough to become official camp counselors. Our CIT program offers campers the chance to engage in leadership building activities, assist with our younger campers during the daily activities, and share and reflect on their experiences with peers.

CITs will still have an opportunity to swim in the pond, and they will get to visit the Adventure Park once a week, all the while earning 10 SSL hours throughout the week. This program is the perfect transition from being a full time camper to a member of our staff!

*Summer at Sandy Spring is SSL approved by Montgomery County Public Schools, but please check with your child’s individual school before camp begins to ensure SSL hours will be accepted.

Little Friends, Big Experiences

It’s never too early to start being a camper with our Little Friends Camp. Our program is designed to provide 3 and 4-year olds with a full day of activities that emphasize friendship, fun, learning, and new discoveries. The program offers a safe and age-appropriate environment that nurtures curiosity and builds self-confidence among young campers. They will be given two opportunities a day to see some of the fun workshops our older campers are doing while still in a safe and friendly environment. Little Friends Camp offers a low camper-to-staff ratio (led by a qualified counselor) to ensure that proper care, attention, and developmental support are given to each and every child. And yes, campers do need to be fully potty-trained to come to Summer at Sandy Spring.

One of our most popular activities is available as a specialty camp! Campers will have the opportunity to try out the High Ropes Course at the Adventure Park, the nation’s largest aerial park, conveniently located next to our campus. This camp is ideal for adventurous campers who are looking for a unique outdoor summer experience. Through determination and focus, campers will build strength and self-confidence as they complete challenging obstacles and aerial courses – some with exclusive access for our campers.

This aerial forest adventure is safe, exciting and so much fun for all participants! A harness and proper equipment will be provided. Our campers will attend a safety briefing that demonstrates how to climb and zip line in the park on Monday. Then, Tuesday through Friday, unlike regular park visitors, they can go straight into climbing!

Considering the park’s daily cost for climbing, our Adventure Park Mini Camp provides a tremendous value and is sure to be an unforgettable experience. Please note that our camp and campers must adhere to all rules established at the Adventure Park.

This half-day program is open to campers entering 6th – 9th grade and allows campers to either choose a different specialty camp for the other half day or leave camp at noon.

Interactive Summer Fun for Intermediates

Intermediate campers have a wide variety of activities throughout the day! Not only will they have two daily workshops, such as archery, art, and dance, but they will also enjoy playing group games and swimming in the pond. Campers will be served a delicious lunch and two snacks, which will give them the energy they need to keep up with all the fun! Our Intermediate division will also get fully immersed into our theme weeks from color games activities during Color Games Week to designing, building, and racing a cardboard boat during our Maryland Pride Week!

Juniors Join in on the Summer Fun

Summer at Sandy Spring’s Junior Friends Camp is the perfect place for young campers to meet friends, make learning discoveries, and have plenty of summer fun. This full-day program for children ages 4 to 6 nurtures camper curiosity and offers a fun summer experience in a safe environment. Each cabin is led by a veteran staff member, a certified teacher, or someone in the teaching field, and has a low camper to counselor ratio. The activities are age-specific and focus on the ever-changing, ever-developing needs of this age group. Every day presents opportunities for our young campers to socialize, have fun, learn new skills, and build self-confidence.