Happy Fall! With chilly days headed our way, we are so thankful we have the beautiful memories of our 2018 Camp Sonshine campers to look back on and keep our hearts warm! Our staff and campers came together this past summer and created memories that will last a lifetime. Check out some of our parent…
Amazing Memories of 2018
Camp Registration Software Down (Camp Minder, Intouch)
Currently Camp’s registration software is down. Our service providers host’s building was hit by lighting and has been unable to restore its services. We will continue to update this post and work with our provider to restore the software. We appreciate your patience as the team works to restore the software. For further questions please…
Open House
When choosing a place to send our children, every parent has key questions to ask: who is going to work with them, how do I know they will be safe, and are they going to make friends and have fun. These are just some of the many questions parents have to sort through when…
30 Days of Kids Activities for November! Free Activity Calendar
Have you been looking for some family friendly activities to do with your family this November? Check out this great article from Whereimaginationgrows.com! We love the 30 day calendar full of fun, exciting activities for all ages! http://whereimaginationgrows.com/fall-thanksgiving-kids-activities/
Fall Activities for Families
As the weather cools down, and the leaves change, fall is certainly in full swing. Here at Camp Sonshine we want to share with you monthly some resources that we enjoy, and that will be relevant to you and your family. Our first selection comes from an article on Womansday.com. This gives us 25 fun…
Summer 2018 is here!
Summer 2018 plans! We’re adding another week! Enjoy 11 weeks of Camp Sonshine during Summer 2018! Changes to Germantown Grades: o High Adventure (HA): 5th and 6th Grade o Teen Adventure (TA): 7th- 10th Grade o Leader-in-Training (LIT) (formerly Counselor-in-Training (CIT)): 9th and 10th Grade Overnighters: Weeks 2, 4, 5, 6 and 8 Specialty Camps…
Looking for a Summer Day Camp in Howard County MD?
Are you looking for a fun, safe summer day camp for your child near Howard County, Maryland? Let us tell you about Camp Sonshine Maryland! Camp Sonshine is a summer camp a stone’s throw from Howard County, that’s designed for kids all the way from Pre-K through 10th grade, with a Leader-in-Training (LIT) program available…
You’re Hired! 3 Qualities That Will Make You an Amazing Camp Counselor
A camp counselor at Camp Sonshine Maryland is a person who participates in a wide range of exciting activities with school-aged children. A summer camp staffing job such as a counselor’s position can be extremely rewarding if you have what it takes to be one. The following are three qualities that you’ll need to land…
Teaching Kids Good Sportsmanship
Healthy competition is good for children, but when winning or losing becomes overwhelming for your child, it’s time to work on good sportsmanship. At summer camp, many children learn how to have fun while playing games where there may be a winner and unfortunately a losing team. At Camp Sonshine, children learn to have fun,…
Camp Sonshine: An Allergy Aware Camp
At Camp Sonshine, we are committed to providing a safe and fun environment for our campers. After careful consideration, Camp Sonshine is an ALLERGY AWARE camp. What does this mean? Camp Sonshine will not serve—or make available for purchase via our vending machines or Snack Shack—any nut-related products. A growing number of children are allergic to…