HAPPY MARCH CAMP FAMILY!
It’s March and that means that the weather is going to get warmer, flowers will start popping up and blooming before you know it, and your Camp Sonshine team is preparing for Spring Break Camp which takes place March 25-29th!
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 – March 25-29th
As Spring approaches, we would like to inform you that our annual Spring Break Camp is coming up! It’s a great week for your kids to experience God’s incredible love and get a sneak peek at what their Summer could look like! It is a full week registration.
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- Checkout our Spring Break Blog or Program Guide for more information.
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
After a successful trip to South Africa, our incredible team is super excited for the upcoming trip to Guatemala this mid March. They are beginning their last steps of preparation to visit Prince of Peace Home for Girls, where they will be conducting another week long day camp for the orphaned girls. Stay tuned for updates on our trip and an awesome recap!
View our Instagram @campsonshinego for updates as well!
Monthly Teen Events
Stay tuned to our Instagram @sonshineimpact for the latest Teen Events!
5 Fun Things to do in the Month of March
Family Theater – Through the Sunken Lands
March 2-17th | $20
The Kennedy Center
Tim J. Lord’s radio play transforms into a heartening world premiere musical following Artemis—a young girl who’s determined to fight to save her dying, flooded town with the help of Aunt Maggie… and a talking heron!
St.Patrick’s Day Parade
March 17th | 12-1:30pm | Free
Parade begins at Peace Monument in DC
The St Patrick’s Day Parade in Washington DC is not just a parade; it’s a celebration of Irish culture. The parade is accompanied by a host of festivities and celebrations that add to the vibrant atmosphere. Traditional Irish music and dance performances are a highlight of the event, with participants and spectators alike joining in the fun.The display of vibrant green attire, symbolic of Ireland, adds a splash of color to the event. Food stalls offering traditional Irish delicacies and beverages further enhance the festive spirit.The celebrations reflect the rich and diverse culture of Ireland, making the parade a much-anticipated event each year.
National Cherry Blossom Festival & Parade
March 20th – April 14th | Free
Washington, DC, and surrounding communities
The iconic National Cherry Blossom Festival turns DC pretty in pink each year, as it offers visitors a lineup of fun flower-themed events. Experience a four-week extravaganza filled with food, fun and culture each spring throughout the Washington, DC, region.
The parade will take place Saturday, April 13th from 10 AM – 12 PM. The parade route is Constitution Avenue NW, between 7th and 17th Streets, Washington, DC
Sakura Sunday
March 24th | 11am-6pm | Free
150 National Plaza, National Harbor, MD 20745
An official participant of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, this celebration features cultural activities including Japanese market, art, music and dance, culinary delights, and much more!
Cherry Blossom Kite Festival
Check out the Washington Monument Grounds for activities, music, competitions, and performances. Kite enthusiasts, beginners, families, and friends are all welcome. The 2024 Blossom Kite Festival will also feature: a day-long celebration of dynamic traditional Japanese drumming at Sylvan Theater,
As always, if you have any questions regarding our March Newsletter, please contact us at info@campsonshine.org!