Though we’d all like to go back to the time in our lives where we got three months off school to run and play, being an adult makes that just about impossible. As summer approaches, it’s time to start thinking about how you’re going to entertain your kids for all those days when you need to be at work.
Summer camps give your kids an amazing opportunity to experience new things, make life-long friends, and get a little taste of independence, and are a great way to have a few days’ break in the middle of that long summer. To help you find the best summer camp for you and your child, here are five of our favorites in the Germantown area.
1. Snapology
If you are looking for the hottest new camp option in the area, check out Snapology. Snapology camps have been praised for years, but until now were not available locally. Luckily Snapology of Miami Baech has just started offering these tried and true Summer Camps in the area.
Snapology offers STEM education camps that focus on fun, so your child will not even realize they are learning. Snapology uses LEGO® bricks, K’nex, laptops and iPads to teach kids about science, technology , engineering, art, and math concepts. Kids in these camps will try their hands at building their own amusement park, coding robots, making slime and so much more. The best part about these camps is that they actually get kids excited about going back to school when summer finally comes to an end.
2. Camp Sonshine
Camp Sonshine offers a number of different camps for grades 1st through 10th. They offer an Adventure Camp, Discovery Camp, Explorer Camp, and Teen Adventure Camp, all designed to get your child outdoors and making tons of friends. Daily activities are designed to teach the children social, intellectual, physical and creative skills.
3. One Kick Martial Arts
One Kick Martial Arts has a summer day camp for children aged 5-12, where kids get daily martial arts classes and outdoor field trips. The days last from 8:30 AM to 6 PM, so it will be easy to drop off your child before and pick up after work. These martial arts classes, taught by a professional black belt instructor, will help children improve their coordination, physical fitness, focus, and discipline.
4. KOA Sports
Koa Sports [link: offers your child the opportunity to try different sports and activities for a summer full of fun. While you’re busy at work, your kids are cared for by experienced and caring coaches and camp counselors. The emphasis here is on having fun and making new friends!
5. Black Rock Center
The Black Rock Center has more camps than you’ll know what to do with! If your child loves to perform or dreams of being an actor or dancer, they will find a camp here for them. These camps cater for anyone from four-and-a-half years of age to nineteen, so whatever your child’s performing interests they are bound to find their place here!