HAPPY FEBRUARY CAMP FAMILY!
As we’ve wrapped up the holiday season, our hearts are full and we are thankful to be back in the swing of things at Camp Sonshine! We’ve continued our planning for an exciting Spring Break Camp and Summer and are currently having a blast in our SHINE After Care and Drop-In Days!
Summer 2024
If you have yet to register for the summer, do so now to utilize one of our automated installment plans!
You can register for summer 2024 by logging into your camp account and completing the 2024 application! Registering early allows you to make installment payments (either monthly or bi-weekly) towards your balance to have you paid in full by our payment deadline of April 24th. Our multi-week discount of $25 off each week if you register for 2+ weeks also ends on April 24th, so be sure to register and secure your spot before then!
Spring Break Camp
Is taking place March 25-29th!
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- Checkout our Blog or Program Guide to learn more about Spring Break Camp!
SHINE After Care
We still have space in our SHINE After Care Program! We serve students K-5th grade from various schools in our after school program, and have full and half day drop-in opportunities which you do not have to be a regular attendee to register for on days Montgomery County Public Schools are not in session!
Our next two Full Day Drop-In opportunities are on March 1st and April 10th! We’d love to have your student join us!
Please note: for half-day transportation, you must attend a school serviced by Camp Sonshine. For more information regarding this program or the drop-in days, please email us at shine@campsonshine.org!
Global Outreach
In January, our incredible team went to Cape Town, South Africa where they ran a week-long day camp in Maitland Garden Village. The children were able to participate in a range of activities like scratch art, bracelets, bubbles, soccer and the list goes on! The children loved these activities and would often show their appreciation by drawing pictures and giving crafts to our staff! We had the most amazing time and we were able to meet so many people from the village as well as learn so much from the children.
- Checkout Our South Africa Recap Video!
We are looking forward to our upcoming GO trip to Guatemala in March.
Stay tuned to our Instagram @campsonshinego for updates!
Monthly Teen Events
Dave & Buster’s (IMPACT Event)
Stay tuned to our Instagram @sonshineimpact for the latest Teen Events!
5 Fun Things to do in the Month of February
Castle Laser Tag
Wednesday – Sunday |Times Vary | Prices vary
9100 Gaither Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
“Castle Laser Tag is your premier destination for adventure, excitement, and fun! Whether you want to experience the adrenaline of laser tag, challenge yourself high above on our ropes course, or have a blast playing endless arcade games with your friends, we are the kings of gameplay!
DC CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR PARADE
Sunday, February 11th | 2pm (rain or shine) | Free
Route Start: 6th and Eye St. NW, Washinton DC
Route End: 6th and H St. NW, Washington DC
“The 2024 Chinese Lunar New Year parade includes traditional lion and dragon dances, Kung Fu demonstrations, live music and marching bands, and more, culminating in a firecracker finale starting between 3:45 and 4pm.”
Winter Lantern Festival
Ends February 18th | Fridays–Sundays, various sessions | Prices Vary
8025 Galleria Drive, Tysons, VA 22102
“Step into a dazzling world of light with over 1000 Chinese lanterns; all handmade by artisans with decades of experience. A whimsical walk-through experience to light up and warm up during the winter season!”
Claude Monet: The Immersive Experience
Begins February | Hours Vary (time slots available every half hour) | Price Varies
Rhode Island Center: 524 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
“Embark on an astonishing journey through the incomparable universe of Claude Monet, one of the greatest artistic geniuses of the nineteenth century. Explore his life, his career, and his secrets like never before with the help of 360º digital projections and a unique virtual reality experience.”
National Children’s Museum
Closed on Tuesdays | 9:30am-4:30pm | $18.95
1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004
“National Children’s Museum is a unique hybrid institution, combining learning elements found in a science center with children’s museum experiences. Through science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) focused exhibits and playful, in-person and virtual program offerings, the Museum sparks curiosity and ignites creativity for all learners.”
As always, if you have any questions regarding our February Newsletter, please contact us at info@campsonshine.org!