Summer Programs & Camps

This summer let your child’s imagination come to life as a chef, Olympian, gymnast, or even a robotics engineer! M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation offers assorted camps that fit the imagination of your child.

Registration

Registration is simple and flexible. Register your child for as many summer day camp sessions as you want and still schedule summer vacations! No matter what you choose, your child will have a safe, memorable summer! Before registering for summer day camps or summer playtime/summer teen centers, set up a free ParksDirect account. 

Registration Dates

Wednesday, March 12 for Prince George’s County residents

Wednesday. March 19 for residents of all other jurisdictions

NOTE: Extended care space is guaranteed once a child is registered for a camp. It isn’t necessary to register for extended care on the same day as camp registration.


To register for a Summer Day Camp, Summer Playtime, or Summer Teen Center, please visit Parks Direct and search for the keyword of each program.

Summer Camps

Jump To: Camp Forms | Camp Policies

Overview

  • June 16- August 22, 2025
  • Before/After Care available. *Please Note: Before/After Care is not available for Pre-School Camps.
  • One-week or two-week sessions
  • Camp Hours: 9 am-4:30 pm; Before Care Hours: 7-9 am; After Care Hours: 4:30-6 pm
  • Variety of camps:
  • Adventure Travel
  • American Sign Language
  • Art
  • Basketball
  • Cake Decorating
  • Cheerleading
  • Counselor-in-Training
  • Digital Media
  • Disc Jockey
  • E-Sports Gaming
  • Fashion Design
  • Figure skating
  • Futsal
  • General Recreation
  • Glow Glam
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Ice Skating
  • Junior Lifeguard
  • Life Skills
  • Majorette
  • MakerSpace
  • Masterpieces Block Building
  • Modeling
  • Nature
  • Robotics
  • Sewing
  • Soccer
  • Swim 
  • Tennis
  • Theater
  • Track and Field
  • Video Games
  • Vocal
  • Therapeutic Recreation Camps ages 6-21 (Prince George’s County Residents only).
  • Ages 4-17; Therapeutic Recreation Camps are ages 6-21
  • Fee Assistance is available.
  • Payment scheduling is available with a deposit of $50 per child, per session.

Camp Registration Forms & Required Information

Maryland state law requires that each camper have a complete set of forms at each campsite where the camper is registered. Completed forms must be turned in prior to the first day of the camp session. It is your responsibility to deliver all necessary forms to each campsite. Campers may not attend any camp sessions without completed forms on site. No exceptions.

If you have questions or need help before, during, or after registration please call the Customer Service Help Desk at 301-699-2255 or email us at CustomerService@pgparks.com

Required Summer Programs Participant Information

We require all Summer Program participants to provide us with answers to a few basic questions to protect their health and safety. Beginning February 1, 2025, there will be an Activity Section available on the PARKS DIRECT registration system to collect this information. Simply register your child for the section titled “Summer Program Participant Information” (16600-300A) and answer the required questions. Children may not attend any session without completing this information. These include:

  • Emergency Contact Name (other than parent/guardian)
    • Please provide the full name of the person to contact in case of an emergency.
  • Emergency Contact Phone Number (other than parent/guardian)
    • Please provide the phone number of the emergency contact.
  • Physician’s Name
    • Please provide the name of your child’s physician.
  • Physician’s Phone Number
    • Please provide the physician’s phone number.
  • Is the participant a swimmer/non-swimmer? 
    • Please indicate whether you want your child to take the Swim Test or be designated as a Non-Swimmer. (See page 4 of the camp brochure or online flip book.)
  • Are there any health problems including physical, psychiatric, or behavioral problems of which we need to be aware? 
    • Please answer Yes or No. Participants who have health issues such as allergies or other illness, take medication (prescription or over-the-counter), or use emergency medical devices such as inhalers or Epi-pens should answer Yes.
    • The Health-Medication Form will be printed with your Day Camp Confirmation Receipt at the end of the registration. This form must be completed and returned to staff prior to your child’s participation in the day camp program. If you answer No, you will not need to complete any additional health forms.
  • Has the participant been immunized?
    • Yes – student in a Maryland public or private school
      • If you answer Yes – and the student was in a Maryland public or private school, you will not need to complete a Maryland DHM Immunization Certificate.
    • Yes – student is home-schooled or was in a school other than in the state of Maryland school
    • No
      • If you answer No, or Yes, the student is home-schooled or was in a school other than the state of Maryland, then the Maryland DHM Immunization Certificate will print out with your Day Camp Confirmation receipt. This certificate must be completed and returned to staff prior to your child’s participation in the day camp program.
  • Does your camper need assistance with applying “SPRAY-ON” sunscreen during program hours or outdoor trip activities?
    • Please indicate whether your child will need assistance from staff when applying spray-on sunscreen during program hours or outdoor trip.

  When you’ve completed this information once, and if you want to register the child for additional camp sessions during the summer, these fields will automatically populate with your answers.

Day Camp Forms

Once you have completed the required participant information, you will be directed to our forms page where you can download and complete the forms they’ll need in order to participate this summer. A complete set of forms must be submitted to each program location your child is attending before June 1st. Children may not attend any session without turning in these forms.

Please Note: Participation Assessment Form is only required if the camper has a disability and is requesting support through the Program Access Office or attending a Therapeutic Recreation camp.

Camp Policies

Day Camps
Summertime Playtime/Summer Teen Center

Disability Modifications/Supports

The Department of Parks and Recreation encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities. Register at least a minimum of two weeks in advance of the program start date to request and receive a disability accommodation. For information about disability supports and modifications, contact the Program Access Office at program.access@pgparks.com or 301-249-7200 (MD Relay 7-1-1).