Welcome to Columbia Academy Camps!
At Columbia Academy, we’re excited to offer a diverse range of camps designed to inspire, educate, and entertain children of all interests. Our camps provide a unique opportunity for kids to explore new activities, develop skills, and make lasting friendships in a safe and nurturing environment.
Spring Camp 2025 Dates!
Hours: 7:00am – 6:00pm
Spring Camp Dates: Monday, April 14th – Friday, April 18th
Camp Location: The Spring Camp will be held at our EMS Campus at 10350 Old Columbia Rd, Columbia MD
Spring Camp Ages: Children ages 5-13 can attend
Summer Camp 2025: Once Upon a Time Machine
Welcome to the most exciting summer yet! This year, we invite campers to embark on a thrilling journey through the world of fiction, exploring stories that span time and space. Each week features a unique theme packed with fun, engaging activities designed to inspire creativity, teamwork, and learning. Below is an outline of what to expect:
Camp Overview:
Theme: Once Upon a Time Machine
Dates: June 16- August 15th 2025
Location: Columbia Academy EMS (10350 Old Columbia Rd)
Hours: 7am-6pm
Ages: 5-13
Contact: Lexii Wilson: [email protected]
Weekly Themes and Activities
Week 1: X Marks the Fiction. Dive into thrilling treasure hunts and stories of daring explorers.
Activities: Map-making, scavenger hunts, and crafting fictional pirate tales.
Week 2: Jungle Journeys: Legends of the Rainforest. Explore the mysteries of the rainforest through legends and lore.
Activities: Animal-themed crafts, jungle obstacle courses, and storytelling.
Week 3: Pre-historic Pages: Dinosaurs and Early Tales. Travel back to the age of dinosaurs and early human stories.
Activities: Fossil digs, dinosaur crafts, and prehistoric-inspired STEM challenges.
Week 4: Future Fantasies: Life in 3025. Imagine life 1,000 years in the future and create futuristic tales.
Activities: Build robot prototypes, create sci-fi art, and design futuristic cities.
Week 5: Cloaks, Crowns, and Catapults. Step into the world of medieval legends, knights, and royalty.
Activities: Costume creation, castle-building challenges, and catapult contests.
Week 6: Villains and Heroes: Timeless Tales of Good and Evil. Explore iconic heroes and villains from legendary stories across time.
Activities: Create hero and villain personas, engage in wall-climbing adventures, and participate in epic storytelling battles.
Week 7: Galaxy of Legends: Space Museum. Explore the universe through the lens of science fiction and space exploration.
Activities: Star maps, rocket-building, and a visit to the Space Museum.
Week 8: Tales from the Trail: Wild West. Discover the stories of cowboys, pioneers, and life on the trail.
Activities: Gold panning, line dancing, and western-themed games.
Week 9: Fiction Through the Ages. Recap the summer with a journey through favorite stories from every era.
Activities: Camp-wide talent show, time machine crafts, and a farewell celebration.
Special Features
- Pool Days: Cool off three times a week on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday with swimming activities.
- Movie Wednesdays: Relax with a fun, age-appropriate movie every Wednesday.
- Field Trip Fridays: End the week with exciting field trips that align with our weekly themes.
- Endless Fun: Enjoy ongoing cooking, crafting, and STEM activities throughout the summer.