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Week 1: June 16-20 (no camp June 19)

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Accessorize Your Room

Allison Stokes
Entering 3rd - 6th
June 16-20 (no camp 6/19), 12:30-3:30 $200
Here is your chance to make beautiful accent pieces to jazz up your bedroom decor. Campers will explore creative techniques like decoupage, drawing, and painting to design custom-decorated picture frames, memory boxes, wall art, and other fabulous accessories. Add a touch of flair to your space with the one-of-a-kind creations you'll make in Accessorize Your Room! Campers registered for both a morning and an afternoon camp will have a supervised lunch period from 12:00 to 12:30.

Build It & Wreck It

Drobots Company
Entering Kindergarten - 2nd
June 16-20, 9:00-3:30 (no camp 6/19) $440
NEW for 2025! Don’t miss out on the most exciting camp program of the summer! Is there anything more fun than building structures out of LEGOs and K’nex, only to watch them all crumble down before your eyes? Have you ever wanted to build a tower and then use a robot to pull it down? Well, now is your chance! All week long campers and our instructors will build incredible castles and then test how much weight they can hold before crumbling down. Using LEGO and K’nex, campers will work together in small teams to build bridges, roads, swings, and even snow mobiles! Each day participants will be presented with new and exciting build challenges and missions to overcome and tear down. Join us for a great week of camp as we all put on our hard hats and thinking caps!

Young boys and girls chase and kick a soccer ball outside on a green field

Challenger Core Soccer Camp

Challenger Sports
Entering Kindergarten - 4th
June 16-20, 9:00-12:00 $220
June 16-20, 9:00-3:30 $355
June 23-27, 9:00-12:00 $270
June 23-27, 9:00-3:30 $440 Camp Full – Waitlist Available
Challenger Sports, the leading soccer camp company in North America, has combined the most popular elements of their two existing industry-leading camp programs, British Soccer and TetraBrazil, integrating them into a collection of the most effective soccer practices used by youth teams around the world. The Challenger Core Soccer Camp, with coaches from Europe, Brazil and the U.S., reflects the truly global nature of the sport today and provides young players with a wide variety of coaching styles, practices, and influences that will help them develop a well-rounded skill set. This camp will engage, entertain, and encourage players to push the boundaries of their talents. Each day includes individual foot skills, technical drills, tactical practices, small-sided games, coached scrimmages, and a daily World Cup tournament. Full day campers will take breaks from the afternoon heat and spend some time in the gym participating in non-soccer activities as well as some on campus water activities. Campers will be divided by age and skill level. Each camper will receive a soccer ball and a Challenger t-shirt. Campers must wear shin guards and athletic shoes. If your child wears cleats, which are not required, they must be rubber cleats. Campers registered for both a morning and an afternoon camp will have a supervised lunch period from 12:00 to 12:30.

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Chess Camp

GCA Children’s Chess
Entering 2nd - 5th
June 16-20 (no camp 6/19), 9:00-12:00 $190
June 23-27, 9:00-12:00 $235
July 21-25, 9:00-12:00 $235
Whether you're an experienced player or brand new to the game, this chess camp is the perfect way to develop your skills in a fun-filled environment. New players will learn chess fundamentals and basic strategies while more seasoned veterans will be challenged with puzzles and tactics. All campers will have the chance to compete in mini-tournaments and learn from a real Chess Master. Build your skills and learn to love one of the world's oldest games at Chess Camp! Campers registered for both a morning and an afternoon camp will have a supervised lunch period from 12:00 to 12:30.

Young boys and a girl create a turtle drawing out of tissue paper while an older camp counselor watches

Dino Discovery

Camp Full – Waitlist Available
Little Scholars
Age 3 ½ - Entering Kindergarten
June 16-20 (no camp 6/19), 9:00-12:00 $250
Take an adventure back to the Jurassic Era, where we will learn about dinosaurs who roamed the Earth millions of years ago. Uncover fascinating dinosaur facts and explore the world of dinosaurs in Dino Discovery. You will become a paleontologist faster than Ornithomimids running from T-Rex! Campers must be at least 3 ½ and potty-trained prior to the start of this camp session. Any camper that does not meet the minimum age requirement will be contacted by the camp office to cancel registration.

A young boy in a red t-shirt watches as a black and white drone hovers through a pink obstacle

Drone Racing Grand Prix

Drobots Company
Entering 3rd - 5th
June 16-20 (no camp 6/19), 9:00-3:30 $410
The checkered flag is out! Drobots are taking a trip around the world to discover, build, and race the best drone courses of all time! Get ready to participate in heat trials at the Budapest Grand Raceway, race around obstacle courses through the treacherous tops of the Himalayas, and build your own world-record challenge courses for other competitors to beat. This fun-filled and adventurous program teaches teams of campers (Flight Squads) to plan their route, make speedy pit stops, and hug the corners as they compete throughout this action-packed week of camp. Flight Squads will earn the points on the circuit by recording the lowest times and having the least amount of “wipe-outs”. So, come prepared to be challenged, both as an individual pilot and as a team as we navigate the Kalamazoo Speedway and pave the way for future drone racers!

Emergency Vet

Club SciKidz
Entering 4th - 7th
June 16-20 (no camp 6/19), 9:00-3:30 $385 Camp Full – Waitlist Available
July 14-18, 9:00-3:30 $480
This camp is a camper’s ticket to exploring the exciting field of Veterinary Medicine. Throughout the week, campers will complete several hands-on experiments including: learning suturing techniques, dog CPR, and how to use a syringe. They also learn the basics about training and working with dogs and put what they’ve been learning into practice. To learn about the different systems of animals, campers will perform three dissection activities: Sheep Heart, Owl Pellet, and Crayfish. Activity topics include: Animal behavior, clinical procedures, preparation for a career in veterinary medicine, first aid & dentistry care, diseases and parasites, microscopy, anatomy, and more. Each camper will receive his or her very own medical kit. This is a camp your aspiring vet will not want to miss! Nut-free foods may be used in the experiments/projects in this camp. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the camp office.

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Fiber Arts

DEAN Adventure Camps
Entering 1st - 4th
June 16-20 (no camp 6/19), 9:00-3:30 $500
July 21-25, 9:00-3:30 $575
Knitting fun into every creation! In Fiber Arts, campers will explore the magic of yarn, fabric, and threads. Within just a week, they’ll craft unique creations perfect as gifts, cherished keepsakes, or functional pieces. We’ll cover a spectrum of techniques, from loom-knitting and felting to embroidery and weaving. Campers can return week after week or year after year to discover new themes and projects while building their fiber arts expertise. As they create, campers also cultivate focus as they work on detailed, hands-on work, perseverance while mastering intricate techniques, and make friends as they share their handmade treasures with others. Join us as we weave a tapestry of fun, creativity, and growth each week!

Jr. Meteorologist

Club SciKidz
Entering 1st - 3rd
June 16-20 (no camp 6/19), 9:00-3:30 $360
Campers will become meteorologists for the week and discover why our weather changes. Jr. Meteorologists will measure and record rainfall, create a water cycle wheel, build a weather station, learn about the Greenhouse Effect, create a terrarium, design their own tornadoes, create “snow” during the summer and more! Campers will end the week demonstrating the three states of matter by making and eating some delicious ice cream. Throughout the week they will take home projects that include sun prints, UV beads, a wind vane, anemometer, and a very cool rain stick. Before you know it, your Jr. Meteorologist will be on the 6 o’clock news doing the weather! Nut-free foods may be used in the experiments/projects in this camp. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the camp office.

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Little Scientist

Camp Full – Waitlist Available
Club SciKidz
Age 4 - Entering Kindergarten
June 16-20 (no camp 6/19), 9:00-3:30 $360
This unique camp will offer an incredible collection of projects and experiments from a broad range of science-related topics that will amuse and amaze your little scientist! By being involved with several hands-on activities, your child will explore the basic scientific ideas that play a role in everyday life and learn first-hand how the scientific method helps give us answers to our many questions. Some of the projects that campers will be creating and experimenting with throughout the week include trying their hand at rocketry, making delicious edible oceans, building a marshmallow catapult and many more! Any registered camper that does not meet the minimum age requirement will be contacted to make a different selection. Nut-free foods may be used in the experiments/projects in this camp. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the camp office.

Mad Food Scientist (Grades 2-4)

DEAN Adventure Camps
Entering 2nd - 4th
June 16-20 (no camp 6/19), 9:00-3:30 $500
July 14-18, 9:00-3:30 $575
NEW for 2025! In Mad Food Scientist, campers get hands-on with the wild science behind their favorite foods. They’ll discover that every recipe is a mini-chemistry experiment, where a pinch of this and a dash of that can lead to amazing (or hilariously unexpected) results! From mixing baking soda and vinegar to exploring the art of measurement, campers will learn how tiny tweaks make a big difference in taste and texture. Campers will explore the hidden wonders of the kitchen: why dough rises, what makes cookies chewy or crunchy, and how flavors mix together. Each day brings new discoveries and culinary experiments, with campers whipping up snacks and treats they can’t wait to taste. Along the way, they’ll develop curiosity as they explore new flavors, perseverance through trial and error, and responsibility as they manage ingredients and tools. By week’s end, they’ll have a lab-tested taste for food science—and creative recipes to share at home! All cooking-themed camps utilize nut-free ingredients. Please understand that these camps incorporate a variety of food, and we cannot accommodate other restrictive food allergies or sensitivities. Please contact us before you register to discuss any concerns.

Two young girls work together to create a sweet treat during summer camp.

Mad Food Scientist (Grades 5-8)

DEAN Adventure Camps
Entering 5th - 8th
June 16-20 (no camp 6/19), 9:00-3:30 $500
July 14-18, 9:00-3:30 $575
NEW for 2025! In Mad Food Scientist, campers get hands-on with the wild science behind their favorite foods. They’ll discover that every recipe is a mini-chemistry experiment, where a pinch of this and a dash of that can lead to amazing (or hilariously unexpected) results! From mixing baking soda and vinegar to exploring the art of measurement, campers will learn how tiny tweaks make a big difference in taste and texture. Campers will explore the hidden wonders of the kitchen: why dough rises, what makes cookies chewy or crunchy, and how flavors mix together. Each day brings new discoveries and culinary experiments, with campers whipping up snacks and treats they can’t wait to taste. Along the way, they’ll develop curiosity as they explore new flavors, perseverance through trial and error, and responsibility as they manage ingredients and tools. By week’s end, they’ll have a lab-tested taste for food science—and creative recipes to share at home! All cooking-themed camps utilize nut-free ingredients. Please understand that these camps incorporate a variety of food, and we cannot accommodate other restrictive food allergies or sensitivities. Please contact us before you register to discuss any concerns.

A Middle School girl holds a tiny blue crab on her finger

Marine Science Camp

New Logic
Entering Kindergarten - 3rd
June 16-20 (no camp 6/19), 9:00-3:30 $450
July 7-11, 9:00-3:30 $525 Camp Full – Waitlist Available
July 14-18, 9:00-3:30 $525 Camp Full – Waitlist Available
Join us for an exciting marine science adventure where young explorers dive into the wonders of the ocean, gaining hands-on experience in marine ecosystem preservation. Campers will discover the mysteries of the sea with engaging lessons on Humpback Whales, Mako Sharks, Moon Snails, Water Quality Testing and more! Through hands-on activities, field experiments, and real-world research projects, budding scientists connect with the marine world like never before. For more information, visit www.marinesciencecamp.com. The camp day will start and end on the Key Campus, but a large part of the day will take place two blocks from campus at Key School’s beach field with visits to the Hillsmere beachfront. The camp is led by degreed scientists who are CPR and First Aid certified. While campers will not be getting into the water above the knee, they should wear a swimsuit or clothes that can get wet. Campers should also bring a towel and wear a shoe with a closed back that can get wet (a water shoe or old sneakers are great options).

My First Lemonade Stand

Spark Business Academy
Entering Kindergarten - 2nd
June 16-20 (no camp 6/19), 9:00-3:30 $450
Let's sell some lemonade! Young campers become "lemonade entrepreneurs" and learn how to make yummy lemonade and earn money selling it! From designing marketing flyers to estimating profits to experimenting with recipes, campers have fun all week while developing business savvy. As an optional showcase event, campers launch the lemonade stand on Friday to raise money for a charity they select!

A collection of Pokemon toys sits on a yellow surface

Pokemon Professors

Club SciKidz
Entering 1st - 3rd
June 16-20 (no camp 6/19), 9:00-3:30 $360
July 28-August 1, 9:00-3:30 $450 Camp Full – Waitlist Available
Prepare for your next Pokemon adventure! Not only is your goal to “catch ’em all”, but you’ll also be applying scientific theories and conducting experiments along the way. Campers will meet of all types of Pokemon and conduct hands-on science experiments that grant insight into their wonderful world. The exciting activities include: hatching a Pokemon through a chemical reaction, catapult launching to catch your very own Pokemon, exploring the effectiveness of Pikachu’s electricity, observing Bug Pokemon and the real insects and organisms they resemble, reflecting on the 3 states of matter with Ditto Slime, and much more. Are you ready for your greatest Pokemon adventure yet? ***We know that campers love Pokemon cards, but we ask campers to not bring them to camp so that nothing happens to their prized collections. Campers are not allowed to trade cards at camp.*** Campers will have more than enough Pokemon-themed activities to keep them busy each day, and they’ll even get to make their very own Pokemon cards! Nut-free foods may be used in the experiments/projects in this camp. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the camp office.

RPG Video Game Design

Club SciKidz
Entering 4th - 7th
June 16-20 (no camp 6/19), 9:00-3:30 $370
Make your role-playing games come to life! Our RPG Maker camp shows campers how to create their very own epic role-playing game where they will battle fierce monsters prowling in a dungeon. Campers will learn what RPG is, the history of RPG, the character, and all aspects of the game. Club SciKidz uses RPG Maker VXAce which features a drag-drop interface, a library of characters, tile-based environments, an enhanced map editor, a built-in character generator with custom sprites and faces, custom items and weapons, and a full inventory of weapons and armor. Once you’ve finished your project, you can export your game to a portable EXE file that can be played on any Windows system. You can share it with your friends, your family, or even the Internet. Campers should bring a 2GB flash drive to camp.

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Swim Club

Entering 2nd - 4th
June 16-20 (no camp 6/19), 12:30-3:30 $195
June 23-27, 12:30-3:30 $240
June 30-July 3, 12:30-3:30 $195
July 7-11, 12:30-3:30 $240
July 14-18, 12:30-3:30 $240
July 21-25, 12:30-3:30 $240 Camp Full – Waitlist Available
July 28-August 1, 12:30-3:30 $240
Dive into summer fun with the Summer at KEY Swim Club! Spend your afternoons swimming, playing water games, and enjoying time with friends—it’s what summer is all about! Campers will travel by Key School bus to the Hillsmere Community Pool. To ensure safety, all campers must take and pass a swim test to swim beyond the shallow end. A parent/guardian must complete a required waiver of liability during registration. Campers registered for both a morning and an afternoon camp will have a supervised lunch period from 12:00 to 12:30.

Tennis Camp (Grades 1-4)

George W. Martin IV
Entering 1st - 4th
June 16-20 (no camp 6/19), 12:30-3:30 $215
June 23-27, 12:30-3:30 $270
June 30-July 3, 9:00-12:00 $215
July 7-11, 12:30-3:30 $270
July 14-18, 9:00-12:00 $270
July 21-25, 900-12:00 $270
July 28-August 1, 9:00-12:00 $270 Camp Full – Waitlist Available
This tennis camp will be a great experience for all levels! Whether a beginner or intermediate, campers will practice tennis skills through various activities and drills. Campers will apply these skills as they progress toward games and matches. Camp days will focus on learning and/or improving tennis strokes, learning rules and strategy, competitive play (singles and doubles), fitness, and most importantly having fun. Activities and drills will be catered to and adjusted to campers’ abilities and interests. The Tennis Camp will be run by Coach George Martin IV who has decades of tennis playing and teaching experience and will take place at Fusco Park, Key School’s athletic facility located two miles away from the main campus. Transportation by bus to and from Fusco Park and Key School will be provided. Campers should wear athletic shoes and will need to bring their own tennis rackets. Campers registered for both a morning and an afternoon camp will have a supervised lunch period from 12:00 to 12:30.

Tennis Camp (Grades 5-8)

George W. Martin IV
Entering 5th - 8th
June 16-20 (no camp 6/19), 9:00-12:00 $215
June 23-27, 9:00-12:00 $270
June 30-July 3, 12:30-3:30 $215
July 14-18, 12:30-3:30 $270
This tennis camp will be a great experience for all levels! Whether a beginner or intermediate, campers will practice tennis skills through various activities and drills. Campers will apply these skills as they progress toward games and matches. Camp days will focus on learning and/or improving tennis strokes, learning rules and strategy, competitive play (singles and doubles), fitness, and most importantly having fun. Activities and drills will be catered to and adjusted to campers’ abilities and interests. The Tennis Camp will be run by Coach George Martin IV who has decades of tennis playing and teaching experience. This camp will take place at Fusco Park, Key School’s athletic facility located just two miles away from the main campus. Transportation by bus to and from Fusco Park and Key School will be provided. Campers will need to bring their own tennis rackets. Campers registered for both a morning and an afternoon camp will have a supervised lunch period from 12:00 to 12:30.

Velocity Adventures - Camper vs. Wild

DEAN Adventure Camp
Entering 1st - 5th
June 16-20 (no camp 6/19), 9:00-3:30 $500
July 7-11, 9:00-3:30 $585
July 28-August 1, 9:00-3:30 $585
Is your camper ready for a week of adventure? In each Velocity session, whether they're seasoned pros or getting on wheels for the first time, campers work with counselors to develop their biking and skateboarding skills. They’ll even build their own custom skateboard to take home as a lasting memento of the week! Velocity campers will also step outside their comfort zones, make bold choices, and create friendships through resilience-building activities like slacklining, obstacle courses and collaborative team-building games. Each Velocity week features a special theme, and this week’s “Camper vs. Wild” invites campers to unleash their creativity by designing and building shelters from natural materials. Collaborating with friends, they'll learn valuable survival skills like knot-tying, outdoor cooking, and problem-solving. It’s a hands-on adventure where campers gain a perseverance mindset as they face the challenges of the wild! This camp takes place at Fusco Park, Key School’s athletic facility located just two miles away from the main campus. Transportation by bus from Key School to and from Fusco Park will be provided. Bikes, skateboards, and protective equipment (helmets, pads, etc.) are also provided.

Woodworking Camp

DEAN Adventure Camps
Entering 3rd - 8th
June 16-20 (no camp 6/19), 9:00-3:30 $500
June 23-27, 9:00-3:30 $575
June 30-July 3, 9:00-3:30 $500
July 7-11, 9:00-3:30 $575
July 14-18, 9:00-3:30 $575 Camp Full – Waitlist Available
July 21-25, 900-3:30 $575
July 28-August 1, 9:00-3:30 $575
What do you call a piece of wood with nothing to do? Board! Well, no one will be bored in this program, where campers have a blast learning the practical and timeless craft of woodworking. Your child will use traditional hand tools to create a range of projects, from toolboxes to their own custom creations that are not only fun to make but also functional. Each week, they’ll experience the joy of building something with their own hands in a constructive and creative way. Along the way, campers develop responsibility as they work safely with tools, perseverance as they refine their skills, and collaboration when they share ideas and techniques with their peers. By the end of the week, they’ll have a new appreciation for craftsmanship and a collection of projects they can be proud of. Hey—have you heard the “under construction” joke? It’s not done yet. Because all that’s missing is you!

Week 2: June 23-27

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Beginner Coding with Roblox

Club SciKidz
Entering 4th - 7th
June 23-27, 9:00-3:30 $460 Camp Full – Waitlist Available
July 21-25, 9:00-3:30 $460
Campers will dive into the basics of coding with the wildly popular game of Roblox. They will modify and create their own Roblox game using Roblox Studio, Code Kingdoms, and the Lua language. Campers will learn real coding with the help of drag and drop coding blocks while simultaneously seeing and writing real code. Programming concepts such as methods, variables and “for” loops will be introduced to create a full Roblox game. Campers will start with building the game called Prison Escape and move on to more difficult projects such as Barrel Roll and Alien Attack. By the end of the week, campers will have multiple games that were coded by them! Not only will campers learn the basics of video game programming, but they will get to play their games as well. Campers should bring a 2GB flash drive to camp so they can bring their game home on the final day.

Bulls & Bears

Camp Full – Waitlist Available
Spark Business Academy
Entering 5th - 8th
June 23-27, 9:00-3:30 $550
Learn how you can start investing at a young age in this fully interactive program! Build your own $100,000 stock portfolio and trade stocks like Apple, Nike, or Amazon with a cool investing simulation tool. This innovative experience empowers campers with the tools and mindset to face future investment decisions with confidence and buy low, sell high! A solid foundation for successful future investors!

Canoeing & Crabbing

Karla McMahon
Entering 5th - 8th
June 23-27, 12:30-3:30 $240 Camp Full – Waitlist Available
July 7-11, 12:30-3:30 $240 Camp Full – Waitlist Available
July 21-25, 12:30-3:30 $240
Join us for a Summer at KEY favorite! Campers will spend the week canoeing and crabbing on Kitty Duvall Creek. From learning how to paddle and steer a canoe to the best tricks for catching a crab, this is a summer camp tradition not to be missed. All campers must wear life jackets which will be provided. In the event of bad weather, campers will enjoy alternative activities on campus. Campers registered for two half day camps will have a supervised lunch period from 12:00 to 12:30.

Challenger Core Soccer Camp

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Chemistry Concoctions

Club SciKidz
Entering 4th - 7th
June 23-27, 9:00-3:30 $480
Everyone loves things that explode, sizzle, and erupt, and this camp does not disappoint! Campers spend the week conducting more than 20 fascinating and fun chemistry experiments. Throughout every activity, there is an emphasis on safety, stressing the proper use of chemistry lab equipment, chemicals and other materials. Campers learn and put into practice principles and concepts that bridge simple chemistry activities and experiments to more in-depth principles found in middle and high school chemistry. Campers will learn that an important part of any science experiment is asking questions in order to discover new things! Experiments may include metal flame tests, extracting DNA from a strawberry, paper chromatography races, fluorescent polymer slime production, litmus indicator solutions, and many more. Join us for a great week of chemistry and reactions! Nut-free foods may be used in the experiments/projects in this camp. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the camp office.

Chess Camp

Cosmos

Club SciKidz
Entering 1st - 3rd
June 23-27, 9:00-3:30 $450
Join us as we race across the Milky Way with twenty different astronomy projects. Campers will experiment with screaming balloon rockets, use solar glasses, and construct and use a star finder. They will also put on their “artist hat” as they make a glow in the dark model of Saturn and create a model of our solar system. Again this year, campers will build and launch a model rocket! This camp is perfect for the rocket scientist in your family, and we hope they will join us for this fun and engaging camp that’s out of this world! Nut-free foods may be used in the experiments/projects in this camp. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the camp office.

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Glamorize Your Doll

DEAN Adventure Camps
Entering 1st - 3rd
June 23-27, 9:00-3:30 $575
Doll-sized style & fashion fun! Glamorize Your Doll inspires campers to create impressive on-trend clothes and accessories for their very own 18-inch doll. Every camper's 18-inch doll* is invited to attend camp to be a part of the unforgettable and collaborative experience. Campers will learn the fundamentals of hand sewing, embroidery work, and needle felting and even receive an introduction to the sewing machine to make costumes, outfits, and accessories for their dolls. Along the way, they'll cultivate responsibility in handling tools safely, openness to new creative processes, and a true sense of gratitude for the joy of making. Glamorize Your Doll is the perfect experience for any aspiring designer or child who wants to build friendships, likes imaginative play, wants to make memories, and add a bit of pizzazz to their doll’s wardrobe. *18-inch dolls are generally American Girl Dolls, Our Generation or Journey Girls. Campers must bring their doll from home as one will not be provided in camp. We highly suggest leaving all doll accessories at home as they can easily be lost at camp.

Green Thumb Club

Camp Full – Waitlist Available
Little Scholars
Age 3 ½ - Entering Kindergarten
June 23-27, 9:00-12:00 $290
NEW for 2025! Catch a ladybug, chase a firefly, and grow a garden, all while learning about nature and the world around us through stories, songs, art, exploration, and imaginary play. The Green Thumb Club will ignite your camper's passion for nature, recycling, and learning about the Earth through tactile activities and developmentally appropriate science investigations. It’s time to join the Green Thumb Club! Campers must be at least 3 ½ and potty-trained prior to the start of this camp session. Any camper that does not meet the minimum age requirement will be contacted by the camp office to cancel registration.

Two young girls use stethoscopes to examine a dog

Jr. Vet Medicine

Club SciKidz
Entering 1st - 3rd
June 23-27, 9:00-3:30 $480 Camp Full – Waitlist Available
July 28-August 1, 9:00-3:30 $480 Camp Full – Waitlist Available
Campers will begin learning about what a vet is and what they do. They will learn the basic anatomy of and care for both cats and dogs, as well as more advanced care like stitches and broken bones. They’ll also spend time learning about the different body systems, including the circulatory, respiratory, and skeleton systems, by creating and making models of these important systems. Your aspiring veterinarian will do 20 different and engaging hands-on activities and projects! At the end of the week, all campers will bring home their Future Veterinarian Kit and first aid supply kit. Nut-free foods may be used in the experiments/projects in this camp. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the camp office.

Jr. WeDo Robotics

Club SciKidz
Entering 1st - 3rd
June 23-27, 9:00-3:30 $460
Campers get a head start on simple robotics using LEGO® WeDo™ 1.0 components and easy to use software. Our young creators will build models, attach sensors and motors that are plugged into a computer, and configure behaviors using a simple programming tool. Counselors will guide campers through their first 12 robot models, which include a variety of animals, soccer players, amazing mechanisms, and adventure stories. When ready, campers will move to more advanced building and programming projects, extending what they learned at the beginning of the week. This summer we have some new builds and activities for campers when they are ready for the next step. Campers will receive a small LEGO® set/project that they will be able to take home.

Little Chemist

Camp Full – Waitlist Available
Club SciKidz
Age 4 - Entering Kindergarten
June 23-27, 9:00-3:30 $450
Whoever said chemistry is just for older campers was definitely mistaken! Our youngest campers will love examining the results of nearly two dozen different wacky and wild chemical concoctions! They will mix and measure their way through the week with activities like Funny Putty, Chewing Gum, and Elephant’s Toothpaste. Our little chemists will also learn the importance of thinking like a scientist and using the Scientific Method as they conduct a few different experiments. As they investigate the cleaning power of taco sauce and the chromatography properties of candy, they’ll discover first hand the importance of asking questions and being curious. Any registered camper that does not meet the minimum age requirement will be contacted to make a different selection. Nut-free foods may be used in the experiments/projects in this camp. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the camp office.

Medieval Robot Battles

Drobots Company
Entering 3rd - 5th
June 23-27, 9:00-3:30 $510
NEW for 2025! The Medieval Robot Battles camp incorporates the ingenuities of modern technologies, while inserting campers in a historic Renaissance setting. Campers will compete in some of the most exciting tournaments of the Medieval time period. This StemQuest program uses a variety of app-enabled robots that can be free-driven, programmed, and fabricated through team-oriented puzzles and challenges. While the program aims to build proficiency with gaming technology, the curriculum presents exercises that stress all the verticals of STEAM. Campers will create their unique renaissance masks, equip their robots with shields and battle artillery, and design their festival fairgrounds. Join the Drobots’ instructors for a time-traveling adventure and learn together how modern technology may enhance the competitions of the Medieval Age!

Three boys play dodgeball in a gymnasium during summer camp.

Nerf & Dodgeball

Brandon Demers
Entering 4th - 6th
June 23-27, 9:00-12:00 $240
July 7-11, 9:00-12:00 $240 Camp Full – Waitlist Available
July 28-August 1, 12:30-3:30 $240
Join your friends for an active week of epic Nerf battles while you work on your tactics and skills. We have a full supply of darts and Nerf blasters to use during the week, but campers may bring one of their own Nerf blasters to camp each day. Goggles will be provided and are required at all times during Nerf play. We will mix the week up with variations of dodgeball and gaga ball. Good sportsmanship will be emphasized at all times while campers dodge, duck, dip, and dive all week. Campers registered for both a morning and an afternoon camp will have a supervised lunch period from 12:00 to 12:30.

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On the Road

Brandon Demers
Entering 4th - 6th
June 23-27, 12:30-3:30 $285 Camp Full – Waitlist Available
July 7-11, 12:30-3:30 $285
On the Road is a half day excursion based camp that offers an action-packed week of daily field trips. From trampoline parks and raceways to bowling and mini golf, this camp is sure to entertain. We will visit venues like Sky Zone, Dodgebow, Monster Mini Golf, Crofton Speedway, and Annapolis Bowl. Come on the road with us for a week of fun! The schedule is still being planned and subject to change based on availability. The final schedule and any special instructions will be emailed to families the week before the camp. Certain locations may require waivers which will be included in the pre-camp email. Failure to complete all waivers could result in your child not being able to participate in a specific activity. Campers registered for both a morning and an afternoon camp will have a supervised lunch period from 12:00 to 12:30.

Star Wars BB8 Adventure

Drobots Company
Entering 1st - 2nd
June 23-27, 9:00-3:30 $510
NEW for 2025! BB8 Adventures takes STEM to a galaxy far far away. This program combines all of the highlights from the latest Star Wars movies, specifically the newest droid, D-0 and the rest of the popular bots, which are certain to excite your camper! Teams of campers (Squads) work together, with encouragement and guidance from their Jedi counselors, to customize droid-like robots and complete various Yoda engineering challenges. Campers will dunk intergalactic basketballs into mini hoops, play BB8 battleship, and joust in the balloon popping droid arena. Each challenge presents the campers with hands-on building and engineering lessons to help make their bots jump up ramps, roll through tunnels, and bounce over barriers. BB8 Adventures offers a friendly and collaborative environment, encouraging teamwork, sportsmanship and positivity - all while introducing campers to become active participants with today’s most applicable, exciting, and new technology.

Swim Club

Tennis Camp (Grades 1-4)

Tennis Camp (Grades 5-8)

The Great Camp Bake Off (Grades 2-4)

DEAN Adventure Camps
Entering 2nd - 4th
June 23-27, 9:00-3:30 $575
July 28-Aug 1, 9:00-3:30 $575 Camp Full – Waitlist Available
Ready, Set, Bake! At The Great Camp Bake-Off, junior bakers slip on aprons, grab their spatulas, and get ready for a week full of mixing, shaping, and taste-testing! Guided by our pastry pros, campers tackle daily baking challenges using the freshest ingredients, with new recipes daily and weekly. Each day campers learn how to work with dough, balance flavors, and perfect their decorating skills. Each day leads up to our grand finale: the Camp Bake-Off, a friendly competition where campers show off their creations and cheer each other on. Along the way, they’ll follow their curiosity as they explore new flavors and ingredients, collaborate in group challenges, and learn perseverance through recipe surprises and kitchen mishaps. Whether they’re new to baking or already a pro with a whisk, every camper leaves with new skills, new friends, and a whole lot of sweet memories. All cooking-themed camps utilize nut-free ingredients. Please understand that these camps incorporate a variety of food, and we cannot accommodate other restrictive food allergies or sensitivities. Please contact us before you register to discuss any concerns.

The Great Camp Bake Off (Grades 5-8)

DEAN Adventure Camps
Entering 5th - 8th
June 23-27, 9:00-3:30 $575 Camp Full – Waitlist Available
June 30-July 3, 9:00-3:30 $500
July 28-Aug 1, 9:00-3:30 $575
Ready, Set, Bake! At The Great Camp Bake-Off, junior bakers slip on aprons, grab their spatulas, and get ready for a week full of mixing, shaping, and taste-testing! Guided by our pastry pros, campers tackle daily baking challenges using the freshest ingredients, with new recipes daily and weekly. Each day campers learn how to work with dough, balance flavors, and perfect their decorating skills. Each day leads up to our grand finale: the Camp Bake-Off, a friendly competition where campers show off their creations and cheer each other on. Along the way, they’ll follow their curiosity as they explore new flavors and ingredients, collaborate in group challenges, and learn perseverance through recipe surprises and kitchen mishaps. Whether they’re new to baking or already a pro with a whisk, every camper leaves with new skills, new friends, and a whole lot of sweet memories. All cooking-themed camps utilize nut-free ingredients. Please understand that these camps incorporate a variety of food, and we cannot accommodate other restrictive food allergies or sensitivities. Please contact us before you register to discuss any concerns.

Traditional Camp Jr. - Fun on the Farm (no pool)

Ages 3 ½ - 4
June 23-27, 9:00-12:00 $235 Camp Full – Waitlist Available
June 23-27, 9:00-3:30 $425 Camp Full – Waitlist Available
Yeehaw! From the animals and plants to the farmers themselves, this week is all about farm life. Our little farmers will plant crops, make homemade ice cream, round up some farm animals, and paint with produce. Old MacDonald never had so much fun! Traditional Camp Jr. is designed to encourage creativity, social interaction and independence. Campers participate in weekly themed activities including arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games, and water play on campus (this Traditional camp group does NOT go to the pool). Families can choose a morning-only, half day option or the full day option. Campers staying for a full day will have a short rest time after lunch. Campers must be at least 3 ½ and potty-trained prior to the start of this camp session. Any camper that does not meet the minimum age requirement will be contacted by the camp office to cancel registration.

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Traditional Camp – Fun on the Farm

Camp Full – Waitlist Available
Age 4 - Entering 1st
June 23-27, 9:00-3:30 $450
Yeehaw! From the animals and plants to the farmers themselves, this week is all about farm life. Our little farmers will plant crops, make homemade ice cream, round up some farm animals, and paint with produce. Old MacDonald never had so much fun! Traditional Camp is designed to encourage creativity, social interaction and independence. Campers participate in weekly themed activities including arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games, and water play. Campers are grouped according to age, and activities are adjusted to match age/skill levels. Group requests are accommodated if age appropriate and counselor-to-camper ratios are maintained. Daily swim lessons with American Red Cross trained instructors are conducted each morning at the Hillsmere Pool. Hillsmere requires a signed waiver for participation. Campers should arrive in a swimsuit and cover-up and have sunscreen applied. Each day, they should bring a towel, additional sunscreen to reapply, and a change of clothes. Any registered camper that does not meet the minimum age requirement will be contacted to make a different camp selection if available.

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Velocity Adventures - Catch the Cache

DEAN Adventure Camps
Entering 1st - 5th
June 23-27, 9:00-3:30 $585
July 14-18, 9:00-3:30 $585
Is your camper ready for a week of adventure? In each Velocity session, whether they're seasoned pros or getting on wheels for the first time, campers work with counselors to develop their biking and skateboarding skills. They’ll even build their own custom skateboard to take home as a lasting memento of the week! Velocity campers will also step outside their comfort zones, make bold choices, and create friendships through resilience-building activities like slacklining, obstacle courses and collaborative team-building games. Each Velocity week features a special theme, and in this week’s “Catch the Cache”, X marks the spot for adventure! Campers explore geocaching, a worldwide treasure-hunting game that uses GPS devices—way cooler than the one in your car! Through collaboration, teams will follow coordinates to hidden caches, and even hide their own cache for friends to find. They’ll learn respect for the geocachers who have come before and preserve the integrity of the game for those who will come after. With each find, campers become part of a communal game that has the coordinates for fun! This camp will take place at Fusco Park, Key School’s athletic facility located just two miles away from the main campus. Transportation by bus from Key School to and from Fusco Park will be provided. Bikes, skateboards, and protective equipment (helmets, pads, etc.) are also provided.

Woodworking Camp

Week 3: June 30-July 3 (no camp July 4)

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Canoeing & Crabbing

Karla McMahon
Entering 2nd - 4th
June 30-July 3, 12:30-3:30 $195 Camp Full – Waitlist Available
July 14-18, 12:30-3:30 $240 Camp Full – Waitlist Available
Join us for a Summer at KEY favorite! Campers will spend the week canoeing and crabbing on Kitty Duvall Creek. From learning how to paddle and steer a canoe to the best tricks for catching a crab, this is a summer camp tradition not to be missed. All campers must wear life jackets which will be provided. In the event of bad weather, campers will enjoy alternative activities on campus. Campers registered for two half day camps will have a supervised lunch period from 12:00 to 12:30.

Chain Reaction Engineers

Camp Full – Waitlist Available
Spark Business Academy
Entering 3rd - 5th
June 30-July 3, 9:00-3:30 $450
NEW for 2025! Let's learn about Rube Goldberg machines! In this hands-on program, campers build a variety of complex contraptions to complete a simple task—such as ringing a bell—while learning the basic physics concepts of work, gravity, force and momentum. Using their imagination and simple machines like levers, wedges, wheels, axles, pulleys, and inclined planes, campers learn to understand mechanical concepts in a fun way!

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Circus Camp Stars

Michael Rosman
Entering 2nd - 6th
June 30-July 3, 9:00-3:30 $370
July 7-11, 9:00-3:30 $460
Have you ever thought about joining the circus? Step right up and experience the wonders of Circus Camp Stars! Campers will discover they can learn almost anything with practice and a positive attitude. A seasoned circus coach will lead a broad range of activities including juggling, stilt walking, unicycling (if appropriate), tightrope walking, rolla bolla, solo physical comedy (clowning), and acrobatics, and the ever-popular Pie in the Face. Improvements in hand-eye coordination, balance, and self-confidence are just some of the benefits taken away from this camp. Instruction is age-specific, and safety will be emphasized in all activities. Owner Michael Rosman is a graduate of Ringling Brothers & Barnum and Bailey Circus Clown College and a veteran of many circus performances in both traditional American and Cirque-style shows. Rosman and his coaches have more than 25 years of experience teaching circus skills, including 10 years with Summer at KEY. There will be a special performance at the end of the week that family and friends can attend. Details will be provided the week before the camp begins.

Cosmic LEGO Creators

Camp Full – Waitlist Available
Drobots Company
Entering Kindergarten - 2nd
June 30-July 3, 9:00-3:30 $440
NEW for 2025! In the Cosmic Creators LEGO & K’NEX program, young engineers will blast off into the world of space exploration! Using LEGOs and K'NEX, campers will tackle exciting daily "brick missions," from designing rocket ships and constructing sturdy moon bases to building rovers ready to explore distant planets. As Cosmic Creators, they'll work in teams to solve engineering challenges, discovering how real-life space explorers overcome obstacles in the cosmos. Get ready to build, play, and explore the galaxy!

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Daytripper

Camp Full – Waitlist Available
Stacy Rokus
Entering 5th - 8th
June 30-July 3, 9:00-3:30 $440
Daytripper camps are fun-filled, action-packed weeks of daily field trips to exciting destinations in our area like Six Flags America, Adventure Park USA, ZavaZone, the Adventure Park at Sandy Spring, and Hurricane Harbor. The schedule for each week is still being planned, and locations are subject to availability. The week’s final schedule and special instructions will be emailed the week before camp begins. Certain camps require waivers for participation, which will be provided in the pre-camp email. Any changes to the schedule due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances will be communicated via email. Daytripper campers will receive a Summer at Key t-shirt.

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Drones to the Rescue

Drobots Company
Entering 6th - 8th
June 30-July 3, 9:00-3:30 $410
Drone search and rescue is a necessity for first responders around the globe, adding a new layer of creative solutions to save lives and increase safety. Firefighting and prevention, reforestation, search and rescue, utility inspections, and medical transfers currently all rely on innovative drone solutions to reduce danger and increase efficiency. This innovative drone camp provides campers with the opportunity to participate in and learn from simulated missions during this action-packed, educational, and real-world applicable program. Campers will learn to free fly and code drones autonomously. They also will rely on other members of their rescue team (flight squad) to collect vital data in specific “rescue areas” to locate “victims” and safely rescue them. Our instructors use age-appropriate and cutting-edge technology methods available for creating plans, missions, and maps. Participants will also learn invaluable lessons on how to simply, quickly, and accurately make informed and targeted suggestions for real-world positive solutions.

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Explosive Science

Camp Full – Waitlist Available
Hands-On Learning
Entering 3rd - 6th
June 30-July 3, 9:00-12:00 $220
This week is all about the science of explosions, expansions, and eruptions! Campers will build rockets, create soda geysers, launch projectiles, and explore exciting experiments that go boom. Get ready for an explosively good time! Campers registered for both a morning and an afternoon camp will have a supervised lunch period from 12:00 to 12:30.

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Fashion Design & Styling

DEAN Adventure Camps
Entering 1st - 3rd
June 30-July 3, 9:00-3:30 $500
Does your child envision eclectic ensembles or draw show stopping accessories? Step into the dazzling realm of our Fashion Design & Styling program, where we celebrate all things fashion. From refining illustrative skills to creating mood boards, delving into draping and fast-paced styling challenges, this program gives our budding fashionista a creative edge. Campers develop their curiosity by exploring diverse design techniques and fashion history. Young fashionistas build perseverance through the iterative design process, self-regulation as they focus on detailed work, and openness as they embrace new styles and perspectives. By the end of the week, designers won't just be following trends, they'll be setting them—customizing their own T-shirts, totes, and wearable accessories. Join us and see campers take fashion from drab to fab! No previous experience is necessary to join this designers collective!

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Gross Science

Camp Full – Waitlist Available
Hands-On Learning
Entering 1st - 3rd
June 30-July 3, 12:30-3:30 $220
Join us for this fun-filled camp that has campers examining the stuff that kids love and parents hate to clean up...get ready for boogers, slime, and guts galore! If it's stinky, sticky, slimy, creepy, or crawly, we’re probably going to play with it in this camp. Campers will have a smelly-good time while conducting experiments to discover the grossest stuff on the planet. Campers registered for both a morning and an afternoon camp will have a supervised lunch period from 12:00 to 12:30.

Jumping Beans

Little Scholars
Age 3 ½ - Entering Kindergarten
June 30-July 3, 9:00-12:00 $250
NEW for 2025! Hop, skip, and jump to Jumping Beans! Let's wiggle, stretch, move our bodies, and play games. It's like a big adventure that helps us grow stronger and more confident. We'll learn to balance, jump, and do all sorts of cool moves together! So, let's get ready to bounce and giggle at Jumping Beans. Campers must be at least 3 ½ and potty-trained prior to the start of this camp session. Any camper that does not meet the minimum age requirement will be contacted by the camp office to cancel registration.

Swim Club

Tennis Camp (Grades 1-4)

Tennis Camp (Grades 5-8)

The Great Camp Bake Off (Grades 5-8)

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Traditional Camp Jr. – Backyard Fun (no pool)

Ages 3 ½ - 4
June 30-July 3, 9:00-12:00 $190 Camp Full – Waitlist Available. Full Day still has space available
June 30-July 3, 9:00-3:30 $340
Discover the fun in your own backyard with a little imagination! Our explorers will embark on scavenger hunts around campus to gather objects for making bird feeders, stick people, and other unique creations. We’ll round out the week with outdoor fun and games. Traditional Camp Jr. is designed to encourage creativity, social interaction and independence. Campers participate in weekly themed activities including arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games, and water play on campus (this Traditional camp group does NOT go to the pool). Families can choose a morning-only, half day option or the full day option. Campers staying for a full day will have a short rest time after lunch. Campers must be at least 3 ½ and potty-trained prior to the start of this camp session. Any camper that does not meet the minimum age requirement will be contacted by the camp office to cancel registration.

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Traditional Camp – Backyard Fun

Camp Full – Waitlist Available
Age 4 - Entering 1st
June 30-July 3, 9:00-3:30 $360
Discover the fun in your own backyard with a little imagination! Our explorers will embark on scavenger hunts around campus to gather objects for making bird feeders, stick people, and other unique creations. We’ll round out the week with outdoor fun and games. Traditional Camp is designed to encourage creativity, social interaction and independence. Campers participate in weekly themed activities including arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games, and water play. Campers are grouped according to age, and activities are adjusted to match age/skill levels. Group requests are accommodated if age appropriate and counselor-to-camper ratios are maintained. Daily swim lessons with American Red Cross trained instructors are conducted each morning at the Hillsmere Pool. Hillsmere Pool requires a waiver for participation. Campers should arrive in a swimsuit and cover-up and have sunscreen applied. Each day, they should bring a towel, additional sunscreen to reapply, and a change of clothes. Any registered camper that does not meet the minimum age requirement will be contacted to make a different camp selection if available.

Velocity Adventures - Multisport Mashup

DEAN Adventure Camps
Entering 1st - 5th
June 30-July 3, 9:00-3:30 $500
July 21-25, 900-3:30 $585
Is your camper ready for a week of adventure? In each Velocity session, whether they’re seasoned pros or getting on wheels for the first time, campers work with counselors to develop their biking and skateboarding skills. They’ll even build their own custom skateboard to take home as a lasting memento of the week! Velocity campers will also step outside their comfort zones, make bold choices, and create friendships through resilience-building activities like slacklining, obstacle courses and collaborative team-building games. Each Velocity week features a special theme, and in this week’s “Multisport Mashup”, campers try a mix of exciting games, from the precision of disc golf to the fast-paced fun of flag rugby and the rapid rallies of pickleball. Through friendly competition, they'll share respect for teammates and opponents alike while practicing perseverance and resilience as they master the nuances of each game. Whether they’re picking up new skills or refining old ones, campers will be encouraged to embrace every challenge with a positive attitude and the drive to keep getting better! This camp will take place at Fusco Park, Key School’s athletic facility located just two miles away from the main campus. Transportation by bus from Key School to and from Fusco Park will be provided. Bikes, skateboards, and protective equipment (helmets, pads, etc.) are also provided.

Woodworking Camp

Week 4: July 7-11

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Canoeing & Crabbing

Circus Camp Stars

Deep Space Robotics

Club SciKidz
Entering 4th - 7th
July 7-11, 9:00-3:30 $460
Deep Space takes campers to the edge of the universe on a mission to make a distant planet habitable for humans. Using LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Education Components and software, along with videos and animations, campers will build and learn programming, tackle building challenges, and hone their robotic and project planning skills. Science factoids are interspersed throughout, accompanying engineering design activities tied into space exploration. Campers will also construct and launch two of their very own Estes Rockets. Deep Space is for beginners and experienced LEGO MINDSTORM users. Camp Deep Space’s curriculum has been developed by Carnegie Mellon University’s Robot Academy. We are on our way to the final frontier!

Two young girls look at the fairy garden they've created that sits on a bookshelf

Fairy Gardens

Allison Stokes
Entering 1st - 4th
July 7-11, 9:00-12:00 $250
Does your camper love the enchanting world of fairies? Using items found in nature, simple craft supplies, and their imaginations, campers will create a magical garden. They will enjoy whimsical stories about gnomes and fairies and embark on a creative building adventure with their fellow campers. At the end of the week, everyone will bring home their very own fairy garden masterpiece. Campers registered for both a morning and an afternoon camp will have a supervised lunch period from 12:00 to 12:30.

Fashion & Machine Sewing

DEAN Adventure Camps
Entering 5th - 8th
July 7-11, 9:00-3:30 $575
July 28-August 1, 9:00-3:30 $575
Patterns, pins, and endless possibilities! In Fashion & Machine Sewing, young designers develop creativity and build resilience through the natural cycle of trial, error, and improvement while bringing their fashion dreams to life. From PJs to dresses, backpacks to stuffed animals, campers strengthen self-regulation as they focus on detailed machine work and develop responsibility handling equipment with care. Working side-by-side with our skilled instructors and fellow designers, sewists build collaboration skills while choosing their own creative path. With endless pattern options, every project is as unique as its creator. Whether you're a beginner or returning creator, there's always something new to discover—stitch by stitch!

Finance Club

Spark Business Academy
Entering 5th - 8th
July 7-11, 9:00-12:00 $285
NEW for 2025! Learn how to manage your money in this program promoting essential life skills! Set your financial goals, develop a budget from scratch, shop for a credit card, and calculate the monthly cost of your dream car. Campers also learn about mortgages, FICO scores, taxes and the dangers of piling up debt. Through simulations and hands-on activities, campers explore financial decisions they will have to make in the future.

Forensic Detectives

Club SciKidz
Entering 4th - 7th
July 7-11, 9:00-3:30 $460
Everyone knows from TV and movies that crime scenes make a good mystery, but in this camp, campers will discover that crime scenes actually do provide lots of clues and information…. IF they know how to collect and use the evidence. Campers will use the tools used in the field to collect and examine the clues. They’ll conduct fingerprint, handwriting, fiber, simulated blood and DNA analysis, and learn the science behind these important practices. Campers will also learn how detectives and police use all of the evidence to solve the two-fold mystery: to clear the innocent as well as expose the guilty. This camp will keep campers asking questions and guessing throughout the week as they explore the exciting career of forensic science! Nut-free foods may be used in the experiments/projects in this camp. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the camp office.

A young boy and adult man hold up their hands like a dinosaur while sitting next to a dinosaur skeleton

Jr. Paleontologist

Club SciKidz
Entering 1st - 3rd
July 7-11, 9:00-3:30 $450
No time machine is needed for this trip back in time! Jr. Paleontologist is an exciting introduction into the basics of Paleontology. This adventure will have your child doing more than just playing in the dirt. They’ll pan for gems and minerals, crack open geodes, and take part in a dinosaur dig. It will seem like they are at Jurassic World as they learn about dinosaurs and study fossils with hands-on experiments and activities. Campers will have the time of their lives, and they’ll bring home all of the treasures they find! Nut-free foods may be used in the experiments/projects in this camp. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the camp office.

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LEGO Jedi Engineering

Drobots Company
Entering Kindergarten - 2nd
July 7-11, 9:00-3:30 $500
Campers, prepare to escape reality during this time-traveling Robotics and LEGO summer program! Design and guide your Robotic Dino-Cart throughout the Jurassic Map to find shelter. You better hurry, because the King-Rex is ready to track your group down and turn your hard earned Lizard Tokens into lunch! During this high-energy and adventurous program, participants will learn to code their robots to recreate the migration patterns of Dinosaurs. Groups of campers (junior Paleontologists) work together in small teams, and will build motorized pulley systems, bridges, and specialized tools to successfully navigate the prehistoric landscape! So get ready to transport from the comforts of your own engineering room, to the misty murky land of the Terrible Lizards who once ruled the Planet. This camp is the perfect blend of creativity, fun and STEM...all in one!

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Little Space Explorer

Camp Full – Waitlist Available
Club SciKidz
Age 4 - Entering Kindergarten
July 7-11, 9:00-3:30 $450
Kids of all ages love space, so that’s why we created Little Space Explorer for our youngest campers. We all remember watching the launch of space rockets from NASA, the first steps by man on the moon, watching astronauts float in zero gravity and of course those bulky but futuristic space suits. Campers will become astronauts in training as they learn about and participate in hands-on activities about the sun, moon, planets, and the life of an astronaut. Projects include Making Moon Sand, Fizzing Planets, creating a galaxy, participating in an astronaut obstacle course, and many more. Any registered camper that does not meet the minimum age requirement will be contacted to make a different selection. Nut-free foods may be used in the experiments/projects in this camp. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the camp office.

Marine Science Camp

Minecraft Game Design

Club SciKidz
Entering 1st - 3rd
July 7-11, 9:00-3:30 $460 Camp Full – Waitlist Available
July 28-August 1, 9:00-3:30 $460 Camp Full – Waitlist Available
In this innovative experience, campers will become engineers and architects as they build, explore, and survive in their Minecraft world. Campers will learn about the connection between digital and real-world environments and explore hands-on how real-world environments inspire game designers to create biomes in games. Using Minecraft Education Edition, campers will work together to create settlements in one of the many biomes Minecraft has to offer and even learn about those same biomes in the real world! Toward the end of the week, campers will put their builds to the ultimate test and defend their settlements from invasions. And never fear, before camp is over, campers will get a chance to do what all Minecraft players love to do: DESTROY!

Mini Medical School

Club SciKidz
Age 4 - Entering Kindergarten
July 7-11, 9:00-3:30 $450 Camp Full – Waitlist Available
July 28-August 1, 9:00-3:30 $450 Camp Full – Waitlist Available
NEW for 2025! We’re excited to bring our youngest campers a brand new camp that will take them on a tour of the human body! Mini Medical School introduces campers to the career of being a doctor and all that it entails. They’ll practice bandaging the boo-boos of their stuffed animal and caring for the patient, and they’ll even get their own medical and first aid kit to bring home at the end of the week! Campers will also learn about some of the different body systems and organs that keep our bodies alive and functioning. They’ll make their own stethoscope and inflatable lungs and models of the heart and the human eyeball! They will even learn about x-rays and learn how doctors use them to figure out if there is a “boo boo” that we can’t see from the outside of the body. Each lesson consists of an engaging hands-on activity or experiment where campers will not only learn, but have fun. Throughout the week, different picture books will be integrated into the lessons, bringing reading and literature into the camp, allowing campers to see, hear, and experience the material. Any registered camper that does not meet the minimum age requirement will be contacted to make a different selection. Nut-free foods may be used in the experiments/projects in this camp. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the camp office.

Nerf & Dodgeball

On the Road

Rock 'n' Roll Club

Little Scholars
Age 3 ½ – Entering Kindergarten
July 7-11, 9:00-12:00 $285
We are looking for the next rock-n-roll star! We will jam out with handmade instruments, learn hip songs, and rock the day away. Your rocking scholar will show off their social, gross, and fine motor skills at our final performance. Show us your rock star side! Campers must be at least 3 ½ and potty-trained prior to the start of this camp session. Any camper that does not meet the minimum age requirement will be contacted by the camp office to cancel registration.

Sports Management

Spark Business Academy
Entering 5th - 8th
July 7-11, 12:30-3:30 $285
For the sports lover, future team General Manager, sports team owner, ESPN analyst, or coach, this unique program helps campers view the world of sports from a business perspective. Campers actively discuss and analyze different topics, including player contracts, mock drafts, college sports, endorsements, the Nike vs. Under Armour competition, the Super Bowl, e-sports and more! Campers registered for both a morning and an afternoon camp will have a supervised lunch period from 12:00 to 12:30.

Sweet Creations (Grades 2-4)

DEAN Adventure Camps
Entering 2nd - 4th
July 7-11, 9:00-3:30 $575
July 21-25, 900-3:30 $575
Welcome to a week full of creativity, fun, and sweet discoveries! In this hands-on program, campers of all ages will learn how to create, decorate, and enjoy a variety of delicious treats inspired by stories, movies, and their imagination. From colorful candies to show-stopping baked goods, each project will challenge campers to develop new skills while unleashing their imaginations. Every day is an adventure as campers explore the magic of sweets—discovering how with a pinch of creativity and a whole lot of curiosity, campers will collaborate to bring scrumptious sweet treats to life. Get ready for treats that are as fun to make as they are to eat! All cooking-themed camps utilize nut-free ingredients. Please understand that these camps incorporate a variety of food, and we cannot accommodate other restrictive food allergies or sensitivities. Please contact us before you register to discuss any concerns.

Sweet Creations (Grades 5-8)

DEAN Adventure Camps
Entering 5th - 8th
July 7-11, 9:00-3:30 $575
July 21-25, 900-3:30 $575
Welcome to a week full of creativity, fun, and sweet discoveries! In this hands-on program, campers of all ages will learn how to create, decorate, and enjoy a variety of delicious treats inspired by stories, movies, and their imagination. From colorful candies to show-stopping baked goods, each project will challenge campers to develop new skills while unleashing their imaginations. Every day is an adventure as campers explore the magic of sweets—discovering how with a pinch of creativity and a whole lot of curiosity, campers will collaborate to bring scrumptious sweet treats to life. Get ready for treats that are as fun to make as they are to eat! All cooking-themed camps utilize nut-free ingredients. Please understand that these camps incorporate a variety of food, and we cannot accommodate other restrictive food allergies or sensitivities. Please contact us before you register to discuss any concerns.

Swim Club

Tennis Camp (Grades 1-4)

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Traditional Camp Jr. – Under the Sea (no pool)

Ages 3 ½ - 4
July 7-11, 9:00-12:00 $235
July 7-11, 9:00-3:30 $425
Dive in to a fun-filled adventure under the sea as we discover a world of swimming sharks and playful dolphins with art, games and activities. We will create our own ocean in a bottle, make a socktopus, and have a splish-splashin’ good time playing water games. This camp promises to deliver oceans of fun! Traditional Camp Jr. is designed to encourage creativity, social interaction and independence. Campers participate in weekly themed activities including arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games, and water play on campus (this Traditional camp group does NOT go to the pool). Families can choose a morning-only, half day option or the full day option. Campers staying for a full day will have a short rest time after lunch. Campers must be at least 3 ½ and potty-trained prior to the start of this camp session. Any camper that does not meet the minimum age requirement will be contacted by the camp office to cancel registration.

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Traditional Camp – Under the Sea

Age 4 - Entering 1st
July 7-11, 9:00-3:30 $450
Dive in to a fun-filled adventure under the sea as we discover a world of swimming sharks and playful dolphins with art, games and activities. We will create our own ocean in a bottle, make a socktopus, and have a splish-splashin’ good time playing water games. This camp promises to deliver oceans of fun! Traditional Camp is designed to encourage creativity, social interaction and independence. Campers participate in weekly themed activities including arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games, and water play. Campers are grouped according to age, and activities are adjusted to match age/skill levels. Group requests are accommodated if age appropriate and counselor-to-camper ratios are maintained. Daily swim lessons with American Red Cross trained instructors are conducted each morning at the Hillsmere Pool. Hillsmere Pool requires a waiver for participation. Campers should arrive in a swimsuit and cover-up and have sunscreen applied. Each day, they should bring a towel, additional sunscreen to reapply, and a change of clothes. Any registered camper that does not meet the minimum age requirement will be contacted to make a different camp selection if available.

A black, white and yellow drone hovers over a gymnasium floor as it's navigated through obstacles

Ultimate Drone Obstacle Challenge

Drobots Company
Entering 3rd - 5th
July 7-11, 9:00-3:30 $510
This action-packed program is specifically designed for both the novice and experienced drone enthusiasts. Full of excitement, teamwork, learning, and fun, campers enjoy one of the world’s fastest growing sports, Drone Obstacle Course Racing! Campers learn about the basic safety of drone flying and the history behind drone racing as a sport. As the week progresses, campers will advance through various skill challenges, learning how to perform assorted exercises and maneuvers to become familiar with the drone’s speed and agility. Campers will use iPads and remote controls to pitch, yaw and roll their drones through some of Drobots’ most daring obstacle courses. Participants will utilize their creative minds to help design the obstacle layout and then build the obstacle course in preparation for the camp’s final activity and competition.

Velocity Adventures - Camper vs. Wild

Woodworking Camp

Week 5: July 14-18

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3D Creator

Camp Full – Waitlist Available
Club SciKidz
Entering 4th - 7th
July 14-18, 9:00-3:30 $480
This camp is great as an introduction to 3D printing. Campers will use 3Doodler Pens to create amazing 3D structures. They will not only learn how to properly use the 3D pen but also about its practical uses in the fields of Science and Technology. Engineering concepts will be introduced, and campers will participate in different engineering challenges to put their skills to the test. Campers will apply their newfound knowledge to design, plan, and create their own 3D projects. Some sample projects include bridge building and replicating famous structures. Campers will bring home their 3D projects and their 3D pen sets at the end of the week.

Aliens vs. Wizards

Drobots Company
Entering 1st - 2nd
July 14-18, 9:00-3:30 $510
NEW for 2025! StemQuest unplugs campers from the computer screen in this action-packed, story-based program. Campers will be on the move as they experiment and play. StemQuest has intentionally extracted the wide-array of exhilarating challenges and mysteries from popular gaming apps and turned it all into a live adventure. Campers will use age-appropriate rovers, bots, drones, and autonomous creative technology to jump over walls, push down obstacles, lift up boulders, and navigate through galaxies. Teams of campers work together in indoor, outdoor and open-spaced “worlds” throughout the week. In doing so, campers utilize life skills such as collaborative problem solving, design, and curiosity to outwit, out-build, and out-smart the program instructor, The Wizard.

Budding Entrepreneurs

Spark Business Academy
Entering 3rd - 5th
July 14-18, 9:00-3:30 $550
This program empowers campers with an entrepreneurial mindset to develop a plan for their very own business ideas. They will draw from such disciplines as marketing, finance and strategy in a supportive environment that fosters teamwork. From designing marketing flyers to estimating profits, campers have fun while developing business savvy!

Canoeing & Crabbing

Crazy Contraptions

Club SciKidz
Entering 4th-7th
July 14-18, 9:00-3:30 $450
NEW for 2025! Welcome to Crazy Contraptions, where young engineers will embark on an exciting journey into the world of mechanical engineering! Our camp offers engaging activities and experiments that ignite curiosity and foster teamwork while exploring the principles of engineering. Campers will experience blue printing, collaboration, and important life lessons like persevering through failures and celebrating successes. Some of the topics covered in this camp are Newton’s Laws of Motion, physics, energy, and much more. This is a hands-on camp and extremely collaborative. Campers will use Keva Planks, engineering kits, and your everyday household items to complete the different challenges ahead.

Emergency Vet

Gru's Robotic Minion Mania

Camp Full – Waitlist Available
Drobots Company
Entering Kindergarten - 2nd
July 14-18, 9:00-3:30 $500
Once Upon a Time…Gru Was a Kid Just Like You! This summer will be perfect for campers to use the latest STEM-approved robots and LEGOS to help Gru in his quest to become the greatest supervillain of all time! Participants will work with (and against) the Minions to build, drive and crash their way through robotic obstacle escape challenges and Despicable Ramps! Campers will learn and use Drobots’ engineering and design process to create their very own Super Villain avatar and test it against the ongoing threat of other villains attempting to pilfer their THUNDER. Children, separated into small teams, will gain exposure to introductory coding concepts via the latest line-following bots and block coding platforms. This program offers an abundance of fun and experimental model building, LEGO-Machining events and Supercoder Challenges! Remember, just because Minions look cute and cuddly, they can be very VERY Destructive with a Shrink Ray Blaster! Good Luck, and don’t forget to strap on your thinking cap!

Hablo Espanol

Little Scholars
Age 3 ½ - Entering Kindergarten
July 14-18, 9:00-12:00 $285
NEW for 2025! Ever wonder how to say your favorite words in Spanish? Join us as we learn the basics of Spanish using a dual language, thematic approach, games, stories, songs, and art. Our Little Scholars will be exposed to vocabulary for colors, body parts, numbers, family members, and common phrases. Campers must be at least 3 ½ and potty-trained prior to the start of this camp session. Any camper that does not meet the minimum age requirement will be contacted by the camp office to cancel registration.

Hip Pop Dance

Camp Full – Waitlist Available
Lisa Pellittiere
Entering 1st - 4th
July 14-18, 9:00-12:00 $270
Join us for an exciting blend of Hip Hop, Pop, and Trending dance fun! In a week full of energy, campers will learn choreographed routines, build their own routines, and create themed art projects that may serve as costumes, props, and/or set pieces. Families and friends are invited to a short performance on Friday to showcase what we’ve created—details will be shared the week before camp starts. No experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm! Campers registered for both a morning and an afternoon camp will have a supervised lunch period from 12:00 to 12:30.

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Jewelry Making

DEAN Adventure Camps
Entering 1st - 3rd
July 14-18, 9:00-3:30 $575
Make that bling sing! In Jewelry Making, campers discover the art of personal adornment — whether to add a little sparkle or hold memories close in a sentimental keepsake. Jewelry has always been an important form of wearable art, and campers will delight in this fun and accessible form of creative self-expression. Campers will improve focus while crafting pieces with care and attention to detail, openness to exploring different mediums, and a sparkling sense of authenticity as they express their unique style. From whimsical necklaces made from polymer clay to sophisticated and elegant wire-beaded rings, campers will create their one-of-a-kind pieces with the help of their week-long skills in jewelry design and construction. Bling never looked so good!

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Jr. Scientist

Club SciKidz
Entering 1st - 3rd
July 14-18, 9:00-3:30 $450
Why focus on just one area of science when you can do them all? This camp brings the best of a broad range of topics into one fun and engaging experience with lessons and hands-on experiments that are based on the National Science Standards. Campers will explore the natural world as they learn about rattlesnakes, birds of prey, and plants. They’ll head into the laboratory as they mix ingredients to create chemical reactions and discover they’ve made something new (Oobleck, Gak and window paint). Then, they’ll venture into the sky and space to learn about the moon and flight and travel back down earth to learn about air pressure. This camp will expose our young scientists to all the world of science has to offer! Nut-free foods may be used in the experiments/projects in this camp. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the camp office.

Key Basketball Camp

Camp Full – Waitlist Available
Stacy Rokus
Entering 1st - 4th
July 14-18, 9:00-12:00 $270
NEW for 2025! Open to all levels and abilities, this camp for boys and girls will focus on developing fundamental basketball skills in a fun environment. Each day will include skill stations, games, and team play. The camp will be led by Key School’s Upper School basketball coach, Stacy Rokus, who has over 20 years of playing and coaching experience. Campers should wear or bring basketball/tennis shoes, a water bottle, and a positive attitude to camp each day. This camp will bring the FUN to fundamentals! Campers registered for both a morning and an afternoon camp will have a supervised lunch period from 12:00 to 12:30.

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Little Engineer

Camp Full – Waitlist Available
Club SciKidz
Age 4 – Entering Kindergarten
July 14-18, 9:00-3:30 $450
Sir Isaac Newton never had this much fun! This camp is perfect for campers who want to know how and why things work. Campers will be immersed into our toy maker’s workshop as they construct and take home several different toy projects that teach an important physical property. They’ll experiment with a Pocket Rocket, take aim with a Marshmallow Launcher, construct a sponge ball slingshot and learn about electricity and circuits with a Snap Circuit Board, which campers will get to bring home! They’ll become the engineer as they teach family and friends how electricity works by demonstrating oodles of exciting builds that light up and make noise. Any registered camper that does not meet the minimum age requirement will be contacted to make a different selection. Nut-free foods may be used in the experiments/projects in this camp. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the camp office.

Mad Food Scientist (Grades 2-4)

Mad Food Scientist (Grades 5-8)

Marine Science Camp

Print, Paint, Pattern, Repeat

Sarah Schabow
Entering 3rd - 7th
July 14-18, 9:00-12:00 $285
Explore the wonderful world of printmaking by using various principles and techniques including monoprinting, relief designs from foam, collagraphs, nature prints and block stamping. Campers will have the chance to experiment with materials and print tools bringing their unique designs to life while finding inspiration from the world around them. Working with a variety of supplies from wood to cardboard to natural objects fosters an immersive creative experience. Daily artmaking centered around different themes and styles will produce individual prints and collaborative pieces that develop a personal print collection to showcase and cherish. Campers registered for both a morning and an afternoon camp will have a supervised lunch period from 12:00 to 12:30.

Smart Car Coder

Club SciKidz
Entering 1st - 3rd
July 14-18, 9:00-3:30 $480
NEW for 2025! This camp integrates powerful STEM learning and coding and will have campers learning and coding in no time! The TPBot Smart Car is a robot that uses micro:bit, a tiny programmable computer, designed to make learning and teaching easy and fun through block coding, JavaScript and Python! Learn to program your smart car to follow a line and draw shapes. The TPBot Smart Car enhances Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) learning with hands-on robotics and visual coding. Campers will take home their TPBot to continue the fun and learning at home. **In the event robots are difficult to acquire due to supply chain issues and microchip shortages, a similar product will be used. Campers should bring a 2GB flash drive to camp.

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Splish Splash Blast

Allison Stokes
Entering 1st - 3rd
July 14-18, 12:30-3:30 $240
Join us for a splish-splashing good time filled with water-themed fun! Campers will enjoy exciting activities like water balloon relays, sprinkler limbo, the hilarious piggy freeze game, and much more. This wet and wacky week is sure to be packed with cool, refreshing fun! Don’t forget to bring a towel, wear a swimsuit or clothes and shoes that can get wet, and apply plenty of sunscreen! Campers registered for both a morning and an afternoon camp will have a supervised lunch period from 12:00 to 12:30.

Swim Club

Tennis Camp (Grades 1-4)

Tennis Camp (Grades 5-8)

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Traditional Camp Jr. – Out of this World (no pool)

Ages 3 ½ - 4
July 14-18, 9:00-12:00 $235 Camp Full – Waitlist Available. Full day option still has space available
July 14-18, 9:00-3:30 $425
Travel with us to the infinity and beyond as our little astronauts discover the cosmos! Campers will build space crafts, make constellation gazers, and hunt for aliens. Imaginations will soar as we explore the moon, stars, and planets. There’s no place like space! Traditional Camp Jr. is designed to encourage creativity, social interaction and independence. Campers participate in weekly themed activities including arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games, and water play on campus (this Traditional camp group does NOT go to the pool). Families can choose a morning-only, half day option or the full day option. Campers staying for a full day will have a short rest time after lunch. Campers must be at least 3 ½ and potty-trained prior to the start of this camp session. Any camper that does not meet the minimum age requirement will be contacted by the camp office to cancel registration.

Traditional Camp – Out of this World

Camp Full – Waitlist Available
Age 4 - Entering 1st
July 14-18, 9:00-3:30 $450
Travel to infinity and beyond as our little astronauts discover the cosmos! Campers will build space crafts, make constellation gazers, and hunt for aliens. Imaginations will soar as we explore the moon, stars, and planets. There’s no place like space! Traditional Camp is designed to encourage creativity, social interaction and independence. Campers participate in weekly themed activities including arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games, and water play. Campers are grouped according to age, and activities are adjusted to match age/skill levels. Group requests are accommodated if age appropriate and counselor-to-camper ratios are maintained. Daily swim lessons with American Red Cross trained instructors are conducted each morning at the Hillsmere Pool. Hillsmere Pool requires a waiver for participation. Campers should arrive in a swimsuit and cover-up and have sunscreen applied. Each day, they should bring a towel, additional sunscreen to reapply, and a change of clothes. Any registered camper that does not meet the minimum age requirement will be contacted to make a different camp selection if available.

Velocity Adventures - Catch the Cache

Woodworking Camp

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Yoga Camp

Whole Kids Yoga
Entering 1st –4th
July 14-18, 12:30-3:30 $250
This yoga camp, led by Annapolis’ Whole Kids Yoga studio, will allow your child to exercise motor, sensory, and social skills while increasing self-confidence in a creative, non-competitive environment. Your child will explore their imagination and have fun while making new friends. A typical day will include yoga movement, group games, partner poses, journaling, yoga arts and crafts and relaxation. Please have your child dressed comfortably, ready to move and stretch. It's a good idea to bring a sweatshirt or hoody in case they get cool in relaxation time. Your child should bring their own mat if they have one; however, we have plenty that we can provide. There will be a “mindful” eating ceremony toward the end of the week, in which we share strawberries, dark chocolate and sparkling cider. Campers registered for both a morning and an afternoon camp will have a supervised lunch period from 12:00 to 12:30.

Week 6: July 21-25

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Aspiring Fashionistas

Spark Business Academy
Entering 3rd - 5th
July 21-25, 9:00-12:00 $285
NEW for 2025! In this “glam” program for boys and girls, campers gain knowledge of the fashion industry and develop skills in branding, marketing, fashion journalism, and design. Campers will explore popular brands, analyze industry trends (e.g., athleisure), design various articles of clothing, define their own brand, and much more! Campers registered for both a morning and an afternoon camp will have a supervised lunch period from 12:00 to 12:30.

Beginner Coding with Roblox

Canoeing & Crabbing

Chess Camp

Dash & Dot Programming

Club SciKidz
Entering 1st - 3rd
July 21-25, 9:00-3:30 $480
This camp uses Dash and Dot, cleverbots created by Wonder Workshop. They are real robots that can sing, dance, navigate courses, and respond to voice commands. Using a tablet and apps, campers practice coding the robots to participate in a variety of different challenges and to create new behaviors for Dash. Campers will use sensors and different software apps to program their Dash and Dot to complete various challenges. Campers will play the iconic game of H-O-R-S-E by using DASH to launch balls into a container. They will also create a robot artist utilizing Dash to draw pictures. Besides the many challenges using Dash and Dot, campers will learn about basic electronics and circuitry using a Snap Circuit board. Some projects include building a circuit to turn on a light and creating a real alarm. At the end of the week, campers will take home their Snap Circuit board and kit.

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Daytripper

Brandon Demers
Entering 5th - 8th
July 21-25, 9:00-3:30 $550
Daytripper camps are fun-filled, action-packed weeks of daily field trips to exciting destinations in our area like Six Flags America, ZavaZone, the Adventure Park at Sandy Spring, Guppy Gulch*, DodgeBow, and Annapolis Bowling. The schedule for the week is still being planned, and locations are subject to availability. The week’s final schedule and special instructions will be emailed the week before camp begins. Certain camps require waivers for participation, which will be provided in the pre-camp email. Any changes to the schedule due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances will be communicated via email. Daytripper campers will receive a Summer at Key t-shirt. *Guppy Gulch will require an extended camp day from 9:00 to 5:00 to accommodate the longer drive.

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Eco Explorers

Club SciKidz
Entering 1st - 3rd
July 21-25, 9:00-3:30 $450
What better place to explore than nature that is right outside our door? Campers will not only learn about this amazing planet we live on but learn how we can help keep it beautiful and healthy! They’ll be arborists as they learn about different kinds of trees and even plant a pine tree. Next they’ll become entomologists as they do activities and experiments related to spiders, butterflies, and other insects. They’ll discover that although sometimes insects may appear scary or frightening, they actually aren’t and can even help us! Campers will explore the organisms and habitats of different ecosystems and learn ways to take care of the planet we live on. They’ll become experts on the “three Rs'' - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Nut-free foods may be used in the experiments/projects in this camp. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the camp office.

Fiber Arts

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Filmsters Academy

Participation in FILMSTERS Academy is an experience unlike any other – the energy and creativity felt here will open new doors to self-expression, inspiring young people to redefine their creative identity. From Beginner to Intermediate to Advanced, the programs focus on the filmmaking tasks of writing, directing, acting, production, editing, special effects, graphic design and music. Filmsters Academy's uniqueness lies in offering a real-world set situation, and an experiential, hands-on learning process as we develop the filmmakers of tomorrow. Classes for all experience levels are available. For more information and to register, visit Filmsters Academy at www.filmstersacademy.com

Beginner Filmmaking
Ages 11 - 14
July 21-25 or July 28- August 1, 9:00-3:00
$795

Intermediate Filmmaking
Ages 13 - 16
July 21-25 & July 28 - August 1 (Two Week Camp) 10:00-4:00
$1750

Advanced Filmmaking
Ages 16 – 20
July 19 - August 2, 10:00-4:00
$2250

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Jr. Robot Engineer

Camp Full – Waitlist Available
Club SciKidz
Entering 1st - 3rd
July 21-25, 900-3:30 $480
This camp is an introduction into the world of robotics. Campers will learn about the six simple machines and how they are incorporated into more complex machines that we use in our every day lives. Campers will have fun constructing their very own moving robot! Campers will apply and extend their knowledge about circuits and power sources as they build our “Mars-like” RC Rover. The radio-controlled RC Rover is capable of performing several different experiments, builds, and activities. Campers will be able to take home the robots they build for hours of fun after the camp week has finished!

Jurassic

Club SciKidz
Age 4 - Entering Kindergarten
July 21-25, 900-3:30 $450
Dinosaurs may be extinct, but they are very much alive in Camp Jurassic. Campers learn about a variety of dinosaurs and their habitats. Rocks, minerals, and fossils are studied along with a variety of related projects. Sample projects may include a Dinosaur Model, Panning for Gems and Minerals, Building a Volcano, Casting a Sea Shell Fossil, and Dinosaur Dig. Campers will work with additional take-home projects. Special emphasis is placed on observation, inference, data collection, and just plain old fun! This is Geology 101! Any registered camper that does not meet the minimum age requirement will be contacted to make a different selection. Nut-free foods may be used in the experiments/projects in this camp. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the camp office.

A young boy in a blue t-shirt builds Knex

K'nex Super Mario Brothers

Drobots Company
Entering Kindergarten - 2nd
July 21-25, 900-3:30 $500
The Super Mario Brothers are back at it again! Young Drobots engineers will join Mario, Luigi, Toadstool, and Yoshi “to build'' new levels during each camp day. Campers will use LEGO and K’nex motors to create moving obstacles for our (pesky) characters to avoid. Create and take tunnels to secret levels that only YOU know about and then challenge your friends to try to beat your Bowser maze. It’s time for your little ones to enjoy all of the fun from the hit game you knew of growing up, but all brought to life in a STEM setting with: LEGOs, K’nex, and of course…creativity! Did we mention Robots? Oh Yeah…Watch out for them!

Key Soccer Camp

Steve Horrigan
Entering 5th - 8th
July 21-25, 900-12:00 $270
NEW for 2025! This coed camp is designed for Middle School soccer players of all ability levels who are looking to develop their individual skills and team play in a positive and enriching environment. Players will work on technical skills with and without the ball, including: dribbling, passing, shooting, defensive techniques and field awareness. Players will be challenged to increase their level of play throughout the week and evaluated at the end of the camp based on their age and ability. Campers will play on one of the premier soccer facilities in Maryland, Chaney Field located at the Fusco Complex. Coach Steve Horrigan, the Key School Girls Varsity Soccer Coach and Girls Club Coach is leading the camp and brings his passion and experience to this camp. Transportation by bus to and from Key School and Fusco Park will be provided. Campers need to bring/wear athletic shoes or rubber cleats and shin guards. Campers registered for both a morning and an afternoon camp will have a supervised lunch period from 12:00 to 12:30.

Little Inventors

Spark Business Academy
Entering 1st - 3rd
July 21-25, 12:30-3:30 $285
Are you ready to innovate with SPARK? Get your creative juices flowing in this project-based program, where you will identify the need for an invention, think on your feet, and create real structures and solutions. Campers will also learn about famous inventors and internalize how recent innovations improve our lives. Campers registered for both a morning and an afternoon camp will have a supervised lunch period from 12:00 to 12:30.

Math Munch

Little Scholars
Age 3 ½ - Entering Kindergarten
July 21-25, 900-12:00 $285
Math Munch is for all budding mathematicians! Through rich multi-sensory activities using manipulatives and hands-on activities, our Little Scholars will build their math skill set as we learn about counting, colors, shapes, graphing, patterns, and money. Campers must be at least 3 ½ and potty-trained prior to the start of this camp session. Any camper that does not meet the minimum age requirement will be contacted by the camp office to cancel registration.

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Musical Theatre Summer Camp

Musical Stages, LLC
Ages 6 – 15
Two Week Camp
July 21-25 & July 28-August 1, 9:00-4:30
Musical Theatre Summer Camp provides your child an inclusive experience of all aspects of this great American art form. Classes in singing, dancing, acting, costumes, and stagecraft are taught by a staff of musical theater professionals. Campers are organized into small groups by age. Each group is guided by an experienced counselor, giving every child constant attention, personal assistance, and advice. Learning musical numbers from classic and contemporary Broadway shows, campers are taught healthy vocal techniques, develop poise and coordination while practicing their choreography, explore acting skills and improvisational games, rehearse their scenes, make their costumes, and design and create their set. All the activities emphasize having fun, making friends, and working together toward presenting their final public performance. For more information and to register, please visit www.MusicalStages.org or call 443-422-2605. Registration for this camp must take place directly with Musical Stages and not through Summer at KEY. To register for After Care, contact the Summer at KEY office at 443-321-2575.

Star Wars: Empire vs. Rebellion

Camp Full – Waitlist Available
Drobots Company
Entering 3rd - 5th
July 21-25, 900-3:30 $510
NEW for 2025! Star Wars Empire vs. Rebellion brings the galaxy from far far away, to much much closer to camp. Using custom built podracers, foam ball blasters, and rolling droid drones, campers will split into two separate groups and participate either as a member of the controlling Empire or of the elite Rebellion strike force. Teams work together in hands-on building activities to prepare for the multiple battles that occur throughout the week - all in a friendly competitive environment. Build your own TIE Fighters, Starships, and more. Create and design self-made defenses to protect home base from the opposition. The ultimate daily and weekly goal is for campers to use both their minds and their hands to eliminate the opposing team’s holdout positions through strategy and collaborative planning. At last, it is time to bring justice to the galaxy. May the StemQuest force be with you!

Sweet Creations (Grades 2-4)

Sweet Creations (Grades 5-8)

Swim Club

Tennis Camp (Grades 1-4)

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Traditional Camp Jr. – Storybook Summer (no pool)

Ages 3 ½ - 4
July 21-25, 9:00-12:00 $235 Camp Full – Waitlist Available
July 21-25, 9:00-3:30 $425 Camp Full – Waitlist Available
Jump into a story with crazy characters as your favorite books and fairy tales come to life! Campers' imaginations will soar like Harold with a purple crayon as we go on adventures with wild things and hungry caterpillars. Traditional Camp Jr. is designed to encourage creativity, social interaction and independence. Campers participate in weekly themed activities including arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games, and water play on campus (this Traditional camp group does NOT go to the pool). Families can choose a morning-only, half day option or the full day option. Campers staying for a full day will have a short rest time after lunch. Campers must be at least 3 ½ and potty-trained prior to the start of this camp session. Any camper that does not meet the minimum age requirement will be contacted by the camp office to cancel registration.

Traditional Camp – Storybook Summer

Age 4 - Entering 1st
July 21-25, 9:00-3:30 $450
Jump into a story with crazy characters as your favorite books and fairy tales come to life! Campers' imaginations will soar like Harold with a purple crayon as we go on adventures with wild things and hungry caterpillars. Traditional Camp is designed to encourage creativity, social interaction and independence. Campers participate in weekly themed activities including arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games, and water play. Campers are grouped according to age, and activities are adjusted to match age/skill levels. Group requests are accommodated if age appropriate and counselor-to-camper ratios are maintained. Daily swim lessons with American Red Cross trained instructors are conducted each morning at the Hillsmere Pool. Hillsmere Pool requires a waiver for participation. Campers should arrive in a swimsuit and cover-up and have sunscreen applied. Each day, they should bring a towel, additional sunscreen to reapply, and a change of clothes. Any registered camper that does not meet the minimum age requirement will be contacted to make a different camp selection if available.

Velocity Adventures - Multisport Mashup

A gray owl-like hand-made creature sits on a brown desk

Wizarding World

Club SciKidz
Entering 4th - 7th
July 21-25, 900-3:30 $460
Join Harry for an exciting week you’ll never forget! From hippogriffs, dragons, house elves, basilisk, and owls, to sorting hats, dementors, potions, spells…and all things magical, come join us for the time of your life! Search for Horcruxes throughout the week, team up for our Harry Potter Trivia Game and design a broom. Paint Hogwarts castle, sculpt Dobby or Kreacher the house elf, draw mythical creatures, make a Marauder’s map, brew up ButterBeer, create your own wand and Death Eater’s mask, Patronus, chocolate frogs, and lots, lots more! Bring your favorite HP book(s) to camp to freshen up on spells, characters, and discuss analogies to the muggle world today. So much magic to do! Nut-free foods may be used in the experiments/projects in this camp. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the camp office.

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Week 7: July 28-August 1

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Castles & Creative Creatures

Camp Full – Waitlist Available
Drobots Company
Entering Kindergarten - 2nd
July 28-August 1, 9:00-3:30 $500
NEW for 2025! Castles and Creative Creatures invites young builders on an exciting journey back to the days of knights, queens, castles, and royal kingdoms! Using LEGOs and K'NEX, campers will construct towering castles, majestic keeps, and intricate bridges while learning about life in a medieval world. Along the way, they'll design brave knights, fierce dragons and magical creatures to protect their kingdoms and engage in creative storytelling. Through hands-on building challenges and collaborative activities, campers will use their imagination and engineering skills to solve puzzles and complete quests. Whether crafting catapults or designing their own royal crowns, every camper will have the chance to bring their medieval world to life!

Craft Fair Entrepreneurs

Spark Business Academy
Entering 3rd - 5th
July 28-August 1, 9:00-3:30 $550
NEW for 2025! Let's get crafty! Young entrepreneurs will create handmade items to "sell" to other "vendors" at their very own craft fair! In this program, campers will learn about craft fairs and the ingenuity and creativity of the small business entrepreneur. They will produce goods, and learn to create appealing advertising and displays. Other related topics will be discussed such as counting currency, budgeting, profit margins, buying and selling and assessing the quality of goods.

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Creative Builders

Little Scholars
Age 3 ½ - Entering Kindergarten
July 28-August 1, 9:00-12:00 $285
NEW for 2025! Bang, Bang, Build, Build…Is building things your jam? Construct some awesome creations with us using interlocking building blocks and many other interesting items. Learn the importance of communication, problem solving, creativity, and teamwork, just like real engineers. Campers must be at least 3 ½ and potty-trained prior to the start of this camp session. Any camper that does not meet the minimum age requirement will be contacted by the camp office to cancel registration.

Drone Racing & Obstacle Course Challenge

Drobots Company
Entering 6th - 8th
July 28-August 1, 9:00-3:30 $510
Get ready to pitch, yaw, roll, and thrust around the Drone Arena in this exhilarating camp program! Campers will enjoy one of the world’s fastest growing sports, Drone Racing. Campers will first learn about the basic safety of drone flying before fine-tuning their hand-eye coordination skills and free fly the drone. Campers will advance through an abundance of skill challenges, both in the air and on the ground, as they learn how to perform various exercises and maneuvers to become familiar with the drone’s speed and agility. Each day, teams of “flight squads” post up against one another in friendly competition as they race against not only one another, but also the clock. Pilots will first maneuver the drone through creative yet compact obstacle courses before taking on the challenge of flying for speed. There is a creative component to this camp program, as flight squads will help to create the course design and then, help build the obstacle course in preparation for the last day’s final activities and Drone Olympic competition.

Fashion & Machine Sewing

Filmsters Academy

Beginner Filmmaking
Ages 11 - 14
July 21-25 or July 28- August 1, 9:00-3:00
$795

Intermediate Filmmaking
Ages 13 - 16
July 21-25 & July 28 - August 1 (Two Week Camp) 10:00-4:00
$1750

Advanced Filmmaking
Ages 16 – 20
July 19 - August 2, 10:00-4:00
$2250

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Jr. Vet Medicine

Minecraft Game Design

Mini Medical School

Musical Theatre Summer Camp

Nerf & Dodgeball

On the Road

Karla McMahon
Entering 4th - 6th
July 28-August 1, 12:30-3:30 $285
On the Road is a half day excursion based camp that offers an action-packed week of daily field trips. From trampoline parks and raceways to bowling and mini golf, this camp is sure to entertain. We will visit venues like Sky Zone, Dodgebow, Monster Mini Golf, Crofton Speedway, and Annapolis Bowl. Come on the road with us for a week of fun! The schedule is still being planned and subject to change based on availability. The final schedule and any special instructions will be emailed to families the week before the camp. Certain locations may require waivers which will be included in the pre-camp email. Failure to complete all waivers could result in your child not being able to participate in a specific activity. Campers registered for both a morning and an afternoon camp will have a supervised lunch period from 12:00 to 12:30.

Pokemon Professors

Print, Paint, Pattern, Repeat

Robot Engineer

Camp Full – Waitlist Available
Club SciKidz
Entering 4th - 7th
July 28-August 1, 9:00-3:30 $480
Your camper will complete tons of great building projects with the Robotic Arm and T4 Transforming Solar Bot. This camp is for campers who enjoy putting things together and requires strong fine motor skills for the use of screwdrivers and similar tools. The OWI, Inc. Robotic Arm brings innovation and robotics into the hands of campers with this “build it yourself kit”. After building, campers will be able to command the gripper to open and close, move the wrist 120 degrees, extend the elbow 300 degrees, rotate the base 270 degrees, and have extensive vertical and horizontal reach, and lifting capacity of over 3 ounces. WOW! Some of the added features include a search light design on the gripper and a safety gear audible indicator is included on all five gear boxes to prevent any potential injury or gear breakage during operation. The OWI, Inc. 14-in-1 Solar Robot allows future engineers to build a robot and transform it to 14 different robot modes, with unique movements and designs, some designed for dry land and some for water! Not only will they be challenged by building and interacting with fourteen different robot designs, but campers will discover and learn first-hand the importance of solar power, an alternative renewable energy. This robot encompasses all aspects of STEM and is a perfect example of how the four different “subjects” are all interconnected.

Running Basics: Speed & Agility

Bradon Demers
Ages 11 and up
July 28-August 1, 9:00-12:00 $250
We all generally know how to run, but do we really know HOW to run? Running is a skill that can unlock athletic potential, or increase the enjoyment of an activity for a lifetime. By working on these critical components of running and working to create a more efficient human being we stand to improve running and sport experiences for athletes or participants of all levels. This camp will take place at Fusco Park, Key School’s athletic facility located just two miles away from the main campus. Transportation by bus to and from Fusco Park and Key School will be provided. Campers registered for both a morning and an afternoon camp will have a supervised lunch period from 12:00 to 12:30.

Swim Club

Tennis Camp (Grades 1-4)

The Great Camp Bake Off (Grades 2-4)

The Great Camp Bake Off (Grades 5-8)

A young girl in a pink bathing suit floats on top of swimming pool water with the help of her camp counselor

Traditional Camp - Winter Wonderland

Camp Full – Waitlist Available
Age 4 - Entering 1st
July 28-August 1, 9:00-3:30 $450
It might be hot outside, but it’s a frozen wonderland at camp this week. We will turn our thoughts to colder weather as we make snow globes, beaded snowflakes and foaming snowmen. Campers will have fun playing winter games without the need to bundle up. Don’t miss our “coolest” week yet! Traditional Camp is designed to encourage creativity, social interaction and independence. Campers participate in weekly themed activities including arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games, and water play. Campers are grouped according to age, and activities are adjusted to match age/skill levels. Group requests are accommodated if age appropriate and counselor-to-camper ratios are maintained. Daily swim lessons with American Red Cross trained instructors are conducted each morning at the Hillsmere Pool. Hillsmere Pool requires a waiver for participation. Campers should arrive in a swimsuit and cover-up and have sunscreen applied. Each day, they should bring a towel, additional sunscreen to reapply, and a change of clothes. Any registered camper that does not meet the minimum age requirement will be contacted to make a different camp selection if available.

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Traditional Camp Jr. – Winter Wonderland (no pool)

Ages 3 ½ - 4
July 28-August 1, 9:00-12:00 $235 Camp Full – Waitlist Available Full Day camp is still available
July 28-August 1, 9:00-3:30 $425
It might be hot outside, but it’s a frozen wonderland at camp this week. We will turn our thoughts to colder weather as we make snow globes, beaded snowflakes and foaming snowmen. Campers will have fun playing winter games without the need to bundle up. Don’t miss our “coolest” week yet! Traditional Camp Jr. is designed to encourage creativity, social interaction and independence. Campers participate in weekly themed activities including arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games, and water play on campus (this Traditional camp group does NOT go to the pool). Families can choose a morning-only, half day option or the full day option. Campers staying for a full day will have a short rest time after lunch. Campers must be at least 3 ½ and potty-trained prior to the start of this camp session. Any camper that does not meet the minimum age requirement will be contacted by the camp office to cancel registration.

Velocity Adventures - Camper vs. Wild

Wizard Academy

Hands-On Learning
Entering 1st - 3rd
July 28-August 1, 12:30-3:30 $275
Known to many as the “Harvard of wizard schools,” our Wizard Academy has produced some of the finest sorcerers to ever wave a wand! We’ll combine science, magic, and illusion and have a ton of fun doing it. Campers will make authentic wizard gear like capes, wands, and magic hats and act like wizards for the week, making magic and uncovering some amazing secrets! Campers registered for both a morning and an afternoon camp will have a supervised lunch period from 12:00 to 12:30.

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