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McDonogh Summer Programs

Choosing the Right Summer Camp for Your Child
It’s that time of year when families are making summer plans, and for many parents those plans include finding a summer camp program for their children.
It is important to find a camp that has a longstanding reputation for quality programs, experienced staff, safety, and an excellent camper-to-counselor ratio. In addition, a desirable program offers before- and after-care, transportation, and meals.
Over 75 Years of Quality
McDonogh Summer Programs meets all of these criteria. For over 75 years, McDonogh School has been offering quality summer camps for children ages 4-16. The program currently boasts a 5-to-1 camper-to-counselor ratio, which is significantly better than most camps. And many of the counselors are certified school teachers.
Children and their parents can select from 52 different day camps, sports clinics and academic programs. “Parents love the fact that we have camps for such a variety of interests all in the same place. It saves them from driving their kids to different locations for activities,” said Rachel Goldfine-Sifri, associate director of McDonogh Summer Programs.
Transportation and Lunch
In fact, parents don’t need to carpool at all. With transportation provided by McDonogh’s well-maintained bus fleet, campers come from all over Baltimore County, Baltimore City, Howard County, and Carroll County. And they don’t have to carry lunch boxes because campers receive a nutritious lunch at no extra charge.
The programs are conducted on McDonogh School’s impressive 800-acre suburban Owings Mills campus, with amazing facilities that include stables, indoor and outdoor riding rings, fishing ponds, fully equipped playgrounds, 20 tennis courts, a brand new Olympic-size swimming pool, extensive athletic fields, and a 54,000-square-foot field house with seven basketball courts, two indoor batting cages, a wellness center, and a wrestling room.
Campers also benefit from McDonogh’s fine arts center with a 588-seat modern theatre, and the school’s multiple computer labs and art rooms.
Counselors Who Care
The caring and experienced staff at McDonogh Summer Programs is committed to providing a quality experience in a safe environment. “We have registered nurses, an EMT, and a certified athletic trainer on hand at all times,” said Bob Rush, director of McDonogh Summer Programs. The campus also has around-the-clock security.
McDonogh Summer Programs has such an excellent reputation that many options, including before- and after-care often sell out, so it is wise to register early.
Don’t let your child miss out on the summer fun at McDonogh. For more information and an application, visit www.mcdonogh.org, or call 410-998-3519.