Prince Georges County (MD) Preschool Camps?

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[Post New]03/03/2012 09:29
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studiojmm
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I realize this forum seems to skew NW, but I'm wondering if anyone's done these very affordable half-day camps in Maryland? Registration opened for residents last week and starts today for non-residents. I'm kind of astounded at how few spaces have been taken. Is the lack of aftercare for half-day (9-noon) camps the only deterrent (granted, that could be a big one)?

We're signed up for a week at Watkins Regional Park (and are considering doing a second week):
Nature Seekers - 4 yrs. - 5 yrs. - Learn about the world of nature through crafts, hikes, stories and games in this half-day camp. Themes include Forests, Wetlands, Animals, and Plants. NOTE: Extended care is not available for pre-school camps.


The reason I haven't signed up for the other camp we identified based on location at the Kentland Community Center in Landover (15 min drive from our house) is that no-one else has signed up at this point.

Wee Wonderers - Ages 42 mos. - 5 yrs. - Activities including storytelling, arts and crafts, dance, drama and special events. Campers must wear tennis shoes and comfortable clothing, and must be toilet-trained. Additional fees may be charged for field trips and swimming. NOTE: Extended care is not available for pre-school camps. Spots Available: 20


Any insights? Could it simply be that parents with the flexibility to do half-day camps don't have the urgency to sign up early?
[Post New]03/04/2012 14:38
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Anonymous
I don't know. I was just looking at the summer camp at Magruder Park in Hyattsville. Only 10 spots still available according to the website. That camp does have before and aftercare so yes I assume it is the lack of childcare NEED that drives the lessened interest in the 1/2 day camps. I don't know though.
[Post New]05/15/2019 11:49
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Anonymous
Bump. Any opinions of these parks and rec camps? Looking for feedback about the program.
[Post New]05/15/2019 11:54
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:Bump. Any opinions of these parks and rec camps? Looking for feedback about the program.


My DS has attended a variety of these camps every summer for the past four years. They're great. We've had a problem with one, and that was the content - we signed up for a cooking camp and it was very basic and just not great. But the rest of that camp was good, he had a great time, just didn't learn much about cooking.
[Post New]05/15/2019 11:54
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Bump. Any opinions of these parks and rec camps? Looking for feedback about the program.


My DS has attended a variety of these camps every summer for the past four years. They're great. We've had a problem with one, and that was the content - we signed up for a cooking camp and it was very basic and just not great. But the rest of that camp was good, he had a great time, just didn't learn much about cooking.


Same poster - the nature camps and sports camps have been wonderful.
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