Staffed by our experienced preschool teachers, A Child’s Place offers an extended summer of fun-filled theme-oriented camp sessions to excite young campers. We offer an entertaining and age-appropriate educational and play-based experience for children ages 2 to 6 (those entering first grade in the fall). Our camp sessions will provide opportunities to stimulate curiosity, creativity, and imagination!
Two little girls on stage wearing bunny ears


Let’s explore nature together on Notre Dame of Maryland University’s park-like campus as we take learning outside!

Join us for days filled with storytelling, music and movement, making art, nature and craft projects. We'll experience water play, daily indoor and outdoor play, STEAM activities, cooking, play-based learning, daily exploration and investigation, and so much more!

How to Register

Make a payment to secure a spot for your camper, and then follow these steps to complete your registration.

Sessions, Dates & Descriptions

2025-26 School Year

Tiny Seeds
June 9-20

Join us for an exciting summer camp session featuring a combination of science and gardening! Each day features a new gardening experiment or play activity centered around gardening! From basics such as “Where do tomatoes come from” or “How long does a strawberry take to grow?” to more complex, “Why do fruits only grow in the summer?”

Once Upon a Time
June 23-July 4

Join us for a summer camp session that explores fairy tales and the characters that make them so fun. Explore the worlds of knights, dragons and princesses during this summer camp session. Campers will love the world of make believe as they create their own stories and act them out for their peers.

Under the Sea
July 7-18

For the animal loving camper, this summer camp session explores hands-on activities learning about animals that live in the deep blue sea. Campers will learn about all kinds of underwater life. Join us as we explore underwater plant life and maybe find a sunken treasure.

Young at Art
July 21-August 1

Join us for a summer camp session that explores multiple forms of art and art appreciation! Full of hands-on activities from drawing to painting, group art games, collaborative art projects, and creative sculptures; this session is sure to inspire your mini artist! For both indoor and outdoor experiences centered in paint, craft, dance, sing, and play!

Discovering Dinosaurs
August 4-15

The tiny discoverers will dig deep and uncover lots of fun facts about dinosaurs! They will have the opportunity to learn about plant eaters, meat eaters, and even…flying dinosaurs! The whole experience will come together as the children express their inner artistic beast making masks, puppets, and all sorts of delightful, dinosaur, decorative art!

​​2025 Camp Information

Hours

Camp Day: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Before Camp Care: 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. (no additional cost)
After Camp Care: 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. (no additional cost)

Camp Fees & Payment

Age

Summer Camp Tuition

2

$810/session

3 years of age and over

$755/session

Deposit: A non-refundable $125 deposit is built into the overall session cost and is due at registration for each session.
Remaining Balance: Due one week before the session begins. See refund policy.
Optional Lunch: Purchase a bagged lunch provided by SAGE from the NDMU dining hall for $6.50 per day.

Ratios

  • Room 1 has a maximum capacity of 12 children, with a lead teacher and an assistant teacher. The average ratio is 1 adult to 6 campers.
  • Room 2 has a maximum capacity of 1 lead teacher to 6 campers.
  • Room 3 and 4 each have a maximum capacity of 16 children with a lead teacher and an assistant teacher. The average ratio is 1 adult to 10 campers.

Classroom placement is based on child’s birthday.

Contact

Anita Ford, Director
410-532-5399
achildsplace@ndm.edu

A Child’s Place Tax ID #: 52-0591641

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