Page 26 INCLUDES SOME ONLINE CAMPS View our Sports & Outdoor Camps guide at www.HowardCountyMD.gov/rap. To register: www.howardcountymd.gov/rap or 410-313-PARK (410-313-7275) MAY GO ONLINE 1 AUGUST 6, 1955 - FEBRUARY 19, 2021 Howard County is saddened by the recent loss of our Recreation Throughout her life, Laura demonstrated the value of hard work Bureau Chief, Laura Wetherald. A gifted recreation professional and perseverance. She was the Howard County Employee of the Year and thoughtful friend, Laura brought warmth and enthusiasm in 1998, received MRPA’s Member of the Year award multiple times to the lives of her colleagues and the local community. and was named a Hope Award Honoree for excellence in the field. Joining Howard County Recreation & Parks in 1987, Laura helped In addition to her many professional accomplishments, Laura was shape the department's then-new Therapeutic Recreation program a loving wife, mother, and friend. She was proud to give back to and was a passionate advocate for individuals with disabilities in the Howard County community, serving with many local community the years that followed. In 1998, Laura was named the department’s organizations including the Columbia Festival of the Arts Board Bureau Chief of Recreation. Laura would go on to serve as the President of Trustees, the local PTA, her children's sports booster clubs, of the Maryland Recreation and Parks Association (MRPA) and as and more. a member of both the National Recreation & Parks Association’s Laura spoke passionately about recreation programming and CAPRA Commission and the Learning Education Resource Network management, whether at the office or in her daily life. In her own (LERN)’s Recreation Council. words, she reminded us each day that “the benefits of recreation and parks are endless!” We hope you will join us in remembering Laura’s life and her achievements as we follow her example in our own lives. “Over the course of her 34-year career, Laura grew with the department and made so many of our programs known to "Laura was a dedicated public servant who impacted many the local community. It’s amazing what she accomplished throughout the years with her kindness and enthusiasm. in that time for the residents of Howard County, particularly She believed that you don't work for the government, you those with developmental disabilities. We are lucky to have work for people. She was so well-known and respected by had her in our lives.” our community. She leaves behind a valuable legacy, but – Howard County Recreation & Parks her passing leaves a tremendous void for us all." Director Raul Delerme – Howard County Executive Calvin Ball NEW THIS YEAR: TWO UNIQUE CAMP GUIDES 1 2 Sports & Outdoor Camps Indoor Camps (view online) (this guide) Includes all sports, adventure & outdoors, and This second guide includes recreation, nature camps plus outdoor heritage camps. indoor and online camps listed in the Please check online table of contents below. (www.tinyurl.com/hcrpregister) for new and updated camp sections. Registration for all camps has begun. TABLE OF CONTENTS All-Day Camps Etiquette & Personal Preschool Child Care 5 Development 20 Enrichment 31 All-Day Camps 6 Science, Tech & Engineering 32 Fitness 20 Chess 7 Science, Tech In-Character 20 & Engineering 33 Cooking Cooking 8 LEGO® 22 Therapeutic Recreation Cooking with STEAM 9 Magic & Circus & Inclusion Services 38 Crafts & Fine Arts Circus 26 General Information 40 Preschool & Youth (3-13 yrs) 10 Magic 26 Registration Form 42 Tweens & Teens (11 yrs +) 15 Music & Theater Arts Culture 16 Music 27 Junior Counselor Theater Arts 29 Training Corps 43 Dance 16 Some photos in this guide were taken before the COVID-19 pandemic. We offer online camps for all age levels and topics. Each program is held through Webex or Zoom. To find online-only camps or programs that may move to an online format due to COVID-19 or inclement weather, look for these icons next to camp listings. All Howard County Recreation & Parks camps abide by our camp standards while maintaining the highest level of safety possible. Information: www.howardcountymd.gov/rap. 5 EASY WAYS TO REGISTER On-line: www.howardcountymd.gov/rap Fax: 410-313-4658 An online account is required and may take up to 48 hours to process. Mail-in: Howard County Recreation & Parks Headquarters Phone: 410-313-7275 (voice/relay) (8am-4:30pm, M-F) 7120 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia, MD 21046 Walk-In (Locations may not be open due to COVID-19): Howard County Recreation & Parks Headquarters Robinson Nature Center 7120 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia (8am-4:30pm, M-F) 6692 Cedar Lane, Columbia (9am-5pm, W-Sa; Noon-5pm, Su) Gary J. Arthur Community Center Roger Carter Community Center 2400 Rte. 97, Cooksville (7am-8:30pm, M-Sa; 9am-5:30pm, Su) 3000 Milltowne Drive, Ellicott City North Laurel Community Center (6am-10pm, M-F; 7am-10pm, Sa; 7am-9pm, Su) 9411 Whiskey Bottom Road, Laurel (8am-8pm, M-Sa; 9am-5pm, Su) Call our toll-free phone number: 1-800-444-6627. Enter PIN number 12372435 If you would like this Guide in a larger font, please contact Susan Potts, 410-313-4628. 4 ONLINE PROGRAM For most up-to-date info, visit www.howardcountymd.gov/rap. ALL-DAY Summer Blast Enjoy a theme-based program packed with hands-on activities including sports, games, creative dramatics, cooking, science, nature and special events. If deemed appropriate with current CDC guidelines, swimming may be offered for those who pass a swimming test (on-site water day for those who do not pass). Grades K-5 $274, Days: 5 $221, Days: 4 No camp 7/5 Bellows Spring ES 7am-6pm RP2843.401 Jun 21 M-F RP2843.405 Jul 19 M-F RP2843.402 Jun 28 M-F RP2843.406 Jul 26 M-F RP2843.403 Jul 6 Tu-F RP2843.407 Aug 2 M-F RP2843.404 Jul 12 M-F RP2843.408 Aug 9 M-F Bushy Park ES 7am-6pm RP2843.421 Jun 21 M-F RP2843.425 Jul 19 M-F RP2843.422 Jun 28 M-F RP2843.426 Jul 26 M-F RP2843.423 Jul 6 Tu-F RP2843.427 Aug 2 M-F RP2843.424 Jul 12 M-F RP2843.428 Aug 9 M-F All-Day Camps Fulton ES 7am-6pm RP2843.441 Jun 21 M-F RP2843.445 Jul 19 M-F • Camp start dates are tentative as they are dependent RP2843.442 Jun 28 M-F RP2843.446 Jul 26 M-F on the last day of Howard County public schools. RP2843.443 Jul 6 Tu-F RP2843.447 Aug 2 M-F • Camps listed by age first, then alphabetical. RP2843.444 Jul 12 M-F RP2843.448 Aug 9 M-F • All-day camps: bring a non-perishable, nut-free Rockburn ES 7am-6pm lunch and beverage. RP2843.461 Jun 21 M-F RP2843.465 Jul 19 M-F Child Care RP2843.462 Jun 28 M-F RP2843.466 Jul 26 M-F RP2843.463 Jul 6 Tu-F RP2843.467 Aug 2 M-F For the most up-to-date information, please check the RP2843.464 Jul 12 M-F RP2843.468 Aug 9 M-F RLC webpage: www.howardcountymd.gov/childcare. Grades K-5 $199, Days: 5 $159, Days: 4 No camp 7/5 We are also lucky enough to be able to continue a Bellows Spring ES 9am-3pm partnership with the Howard County Public School System RP2843.411 Jun 21 M-F RP2843.415 Jul 19 M-F and we are able to provide a lunch and snacks (free of RP2843.412 Jun 28 M-F RP2843.416 Jul 26 M-F charge) to all of our participants. As part of the check-in RP2843.413 Jul 6 Tu-F RP2843.417 Aug 2 M-F process, children will be able to choose their lunch option. RP2843.414 Jul 12 M-F RP2843.418 Aug 9 M-F If your child’s dietary needs may not be met or you prefer to, Bushy Park ES 9am-3pm please feel free to send your child in with a nut-free lunch. RP2843.431 Jun 21 M-F RP2843.435 Jul 19 M-F RP2843.432 Jun 28 M-F RP2843.436 Jul 26 M-F These hands-on camps provide a variety of activities based RP2843.433 Jul 6 Tu-F RP2843.437 Aug 2 M-F on weekly themes (all camps follow MSDE Office of Child RP2843.434 Jul 12 M-F RP2843.438 Aug 9 M-F Care regulations and maintain a 1:15 ratio). Morning and Fulton HS 9am-3pm Weekly swim included afternoon snack provided to those attending from 7am-6pm. RP2843.451 Jun 21 M-F RP2843.455 Jul 19 M-F Mini Scholars - Kindergarten Prep, Summer Blast, Fitness & Sports RP2843.452 Jun 28 M-F RP2843.456 Jul 26 M-F Julia Martin, 410-313-1687 or [email protected] RP2843.453 Jul 6 Tu-F RP2843.457 Aug 2 M-F Teen Blast RP2843.454 Jul 12 M-F RP2843.458 Aug 9 M-F Lakisha Major, 410-313-4717 or [email protected] Elkridge ES 9am-3pm RP2843.471 Jun 21 M-F RP2843.475 Jul 19 M-F Mini Scholars – Kindergarten Prep RP2843.472 Jun 28 M-F RP2843.476 Jul 26 M-F Available at two locations! Enjoy an innovative, nurturing and joyful sum- RP2843.473 Jul 6 Tu-F RP2843.477 Aug 2 M-F mer preschool program designed for children entering kindergarten in the RP2843.474 Jul 12 M-F RP2843.478 Aug 9 M-F upcoming school year.