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Extended Season Spring Break 9th Inning

Silver Spring Summer Programs

DISCOVERY CAMP
4-year-olds through Kindergarten
We cut no corners to give our 4-year-old through Kindergarten campers the extra-special care they love and you want. This is a formative time and individual attention goes a long way. In a nurturing small-group atmosphere, Discovery campers enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities, including moonbounce, mini paddleboats, swimming (at local pools), supervised playground time, natural sciences, arts and crafts, Bible discovery time, story time, organized games, nature activities, toboggan run, and theme days.
There is an optional Latestay on the first Thursday of each session, during which campers eat hot dogs, toast marshmallows around a campfire, and go on a tractor ride. During the second session, the latestay will be held on the second Thursday of the session due to the Independence Day holiday. Campers are placed in groups with other children from their own age and grade level.
Children must be at least 4 years old by the first session they attend.

EXPLORER CAMP
Campers who have completed 1st and 2nd grades
Explorer campers enjoy a safe and active outdoor program in which they find new experiences and unforgettable fun-filled adventures. Activities include go-karts, archery (for campers just completing 2nd grade), canoes, paddleboats, swimming (at local pools), arts and crafts, drama, Bible discovery time, sports and water games, nature activities, toboggan run, and great theme days. Campers will also participate in Open Choice time in which they choose from a variety of exciting options to enrich their camp experience.
There is an optional Latestay on the first Thursday of each session, during which campers eat hot dogs, toast marshmallows around a campfire, and go on a tractor ride. During the second session, the latestay will be held on the second Thursday of the session due to the Independence Day holiday. All campers are grouped by grade. In 2nd grade, campers are also grouped by gender.

ADVENTURE CAMP
Campers who have completed 3rd and 4th grades
Adventure Camp offers a safe and active outdoor experience in which campers build friendships, develop skills, grow in confidence and character, and create great summer memories. We are excited to continue allowing campers to focus on their interests with our Elective program. We’ll have 8 great options including some of last year’s favorites such as Camp Newspaper, Spy Camp, and many more! Additionally, be on the look out for some new options this year! Campers will participate in Electives three times a week (more details to come). In addition, we will continue to offer traditional camp activities such as low ropes elements, go-karts, archery, canoes, paddleboats, swimming (at local pools), arts and crafts, drama, Bible discovery time, sports and water games, fort building, and nature activities. Special activities are field trips and activity days (including bowling and skating).
Adventure Camp has an optional Overnighter on the first Friday of each session on the campgrounds. During the second session, the overnighter will be held on the second Friday of the session due to the Independence Day holiday. During overnighters, campers get to participate in many exciting themed activities, as well as camp out. All campers are grouped by grade and gender.

Adventure 5
Campers who have completed 5th grade
The Adventure 5 Program has been specifically developed to suit campers just completing the 5th grade. It offers the flexibility and freedom campers this age desire. Adventure 5 campers have the opportunity to go on many exciting field trips including bowling, skating, berry picking, laser tag, swimming, movies (G or PG rated) and many more! As well as awesome field trips, the program offers traditional camp activities at least once a session such as go-karts, archery, canoes, crafts, scavenger hunts, high ropes course, climbing wall, as well as counselor planned activities which allow time for fort building and less structured activities.
Campers will not want to miss out on the optional Overnighter the first Friday of each session on the campgrounds. During the second session, the overnighter will be held on the second Friday of the session due to the Independence Day holiday. During overnighters, campers get to participate in many exciting themed activities, as well as camp out. All campers are grouped by gender.

Camp Sonshine Soccer Stars
Campers who have completed 4th-6th grade
A one of a kind soccer-specific program designed for 4th-6th graders. Four, one-day soccer clinics designed to improve your child’s soccer skills, techniques, fitness and understanding of the game. You can expect your child to get hours of quality soccer coaching from experienced, certified coaches, guest appearances from professional players (schedule dependant), tons of fun games, video coaching sessions, a specialty t-shirt and much more. You can sign your child up for each clinic separately or if your child is already attending a session in which a clinic is happening, your child will break away from their group for the day and become the soccer star he or she was destined to be!
Campers are required to bring their own soccer cleats and shinguards.

High Adventure
Campers who have completed 6th grade
High Adventure is an exciting daytrip based program for those completing 6th grade. Activities include ice skating, bowling, scavenger hunts, special day events, swimming, roller skating, laser tag, and lots more. Campers also get to enjoy traditional camp activities like go-karts, canoeing, archery, high ropes course and climbing wall.
The highlight of our program is the overnighter that takes place the first Friday of every session. During the second session, the overnighter will be held on the second Friday of the session due to the Independence Day holiday. Campers stay on grounds overnight, which provides a unique opportunity to build relationships and enjoy even more exciting trips to places like Six Flags America, Players Amusement Center, and Adventure Park USA. As incredible as our activities are, what makes our program exceptional is the commitment of our counselors to being role models and building quality relationships with each camper. All campers are grouped by gender.
*Please be sure to sign and return the conduct agreement for High Adventure.
[conduct agreement download]

TEEN ADVENTURE PROGRAM
Campers who have completed 7th-10th grade
Our award winning Teen Adventure Program (Best of Silver Spring '06 & '07) meets only one mile from our main grounds! Our bus service serves this location as well. Find out more!

LEADER-IN-TRAINING PROGRAM - Leadership Specialty Camp
Teens who have completed 7th - 11th grades
The Leader-in-Training (LIT) Program exists to equip teens with the leadership skills they can use throughout their lives, and since camp is about learning by doing, LITs learn leadership skills in a safe environment, through a combination of fun and challenging group leadership sessions, together with hands-on experience working with kids alongside trained counselors. LITs help maintain group control, create a safe environment, and assist in activities while putting their leadership skills into practice. LITs assist in several areas of camp including activities and groups Pre-K to 2nd grade.

This program is approved for Montgomery County, Howard County and Prince George’s County student service learning hours as required for High School graduation. Teens have also used this type of leadership experience to put on applications to such organizations as the National Honor Society and various colleges.

LIT Program Highlights (included in tuition):
•   Bus Transportation (if required)
•   LIT Extended Care (if required)
•   LIT Latestay with more fun than you can handle
•   End-of-summer Party
•   Leadership Skills Training
•   One-on-one Adult Mentoring
•   Student Service Learning Hours (Max. 70 hours per session)
•   Exciting field trip

In order to be placed in the LIT program, please complete the application process either online or by paper application. After your application is received, you will receive additional paperwork which must be filled out and returned. For more information, please call Camp Sonshine at (301) 989-2267 x1277.

Important Information regarding Transportation and Extended Care:
Although Bus Transportation and Extended Care are included in the cost of tuition, please indicate on application which service will be utilized.

2 Steps for Applying to LIT program

1. Fill out camper application.
2. Complete additional forms sent with confirmation (to be completed by camper)
LIT Information Form
LIT Reference Form