Arlington — Montgomery Parks, part of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is offering a variety of camps this summer for tots to teens — and some for parents and grandparents to participate — at all skill levels and at locations across the county. Details about all Montgomery Parks camps are available online at www.MontgomeryParks.org/Camps where visitors can search offerings by age, location, camp type and weeks.
To register, visit www.ParkPASS.org where camp searches may be filtered by age, location and key words.
Here a some some examples being offered.
Beginning and Advanced Fishing Camps: For ages 11 – 15 years old, and 12 – 17 years old respectively. Beginners learn the basics of how, where and when to catch fresh water fish, and the latest techniques related to tackle, live bait, artificial lure selection and more. Campers in the advanced program build upon these skills and gain a better understanding of fish behavior and fishing strategies. Both camps are based at Black Hill Regional Park.
Park Police Junior Ranger Camps: For ages 8 – 12 years old. Learn what it’s like to be a park ranger by exploring the outdoors at Little Bennett Regional Park. Campers will hike nature trails, interact with live animals, go on a scavenger hunt and more.
River Adventures Kayak Camp: For ages 12 – 17 years old. This beginning kayak camp taught by certified instructors teaches proper equipment use, safety, basic strokes, boat control, water rescues and more. Participants kayak Little Seneca Lake as well as local rivers including the Potomac and Monocacy. Camp is based at Black Hill Regional Park.
Summer Fun Ice Skating Camps: For ages 6 – 12 years old, all skill levels. Learn the ins and outs of ice skating at Cabin John Ice Rink. Days consist of a daily 30-minute lesson with a professional coach, open skate time to practice, arts and crafts projects, outdoor activities and more.
Summer Skateboard Camps: For ages 6 – 13 years old. Learn or improve skating skills and have some extreme fun at Olney Manor Skate Park. Professional instructors from American Inline Skating teach beginner through advanced skaters to push, ride, tack turn, olly, kick flip, grind, stall, drop in and get air.
Tennis and Ice Skating Camps: For ages 8 – 13 years old, all skill levels. Master the fundamentals of two great sports in one week with direction from professional coaches and through interactive games and lessons at Cabin John Regional Park.
Tennis and So Much More Camps: For ages 6 – 12 years old, all skill levels. This camp at Wheaton Indoor Tennis has something for everyone including tennis and ice skating instruction from professional coaches, a trip to the South Germantown Splash Park and Miniature Golf course and outdoor games.
Week in the Park Camps: For ages 6 – 12 years old. Based out of Wheaton Ice Arena, this camp features a diverse line-up of activities and outings including tennis, ice skating, a field trip to South Germantown Splash Park and Mini Golf, nature walks, a ride on the miniature train and carousel and more.