Center for Young Children Summer Camp
4.7
|
4028 Valley Drive, College Park, MD 20742
CYC Summer Camp offers a fun, engaging six-week program for ages 3–7, blending project-based learning, creative play, and outdoor activities. Experienced teachers foster curiosity, confidence, and friendship in a safe, supportive setting.
CYC Summer Camp offers a fun, engaging six-week program for ages 3–7, blending project-based learning, creative play, and outdoor activities. Experienced teachers foster curiosity, confidence, and friendship in a safe, supportive setting.
CYC Summer Camp offers a fun, engaging six-week program for ages 3–7, blending project-based learning, creative play, and outdoor activities. Experienced teachers foster curiosity, confidence, and friendship in a safe, supportive setting.
About Center for Young Children Summer Camp
About Center for Young Children Summer Camp
Inspiring curious, confident, and joyful learners
Philosophy: CYC Summer Camp is a nurturing, research-based environment where children’s interests guide learning. Teachers use the Project Approach, blending hands-on discovery with creative play, outdoor adventures, and swimming. Highly-qualified staff foster confidence, curiosity, and social skills. Families love the safe, caring atmosphere and the focus on the whole child. Your child will thrive, make friends, and develop a love for learning that lasts well beyond summer.
Philosophy: CYC Summer Camp is a nurturing, research-based environment where children’s interests guide learning. Teachers use the Project Approach, blending hands-on discovery with creative play, outdoor adventures, and swimming. Highly-qualified staff foster confidence, curiosity, and social skills. Families love the safe, caring atmosphere and the focus on the whole child. Your child will thrive, make friends, and develop a love for learning that lasts well beyond summer.
Philosophy: CYC Summer Camp is a nurturing, research-based environment where children’s interests guide learning. Teachers use the Project Approach, blending hands-on discovery with creative play, outdoor adventures, and swimming. Highly-qualified staff foster confidence, curiosity, and social skills. Families love the safe, caring atmosphere and the focus on the whole child. Your child will thrive, make friends, and develop a love for learning that lasts well beyond summer.
Ages:
3
-
7
years old
Pricing:
$85
/day
$425
/week
Camp sessions & schedule
Camp sessions & schedule
CYC Summer Camp is a nurturing, research-based environment where children’s interests guide learning. Teachers use the Project Approach, blending hands-on discovery with creative play, outdoor adventures, and swimming. Highly-qualified staff foster confidence, curiosity, and social skills. Families love the safe, caring atmosphere and the focus on the whole child. Your child will thrive, make friends, and develop a love for learning that lasts well beyond summer.
CYC Summer Camp is a nurturing, research-based environment where children’s interests guide learning. Teachers use the Project Approach, blending hands-on discovery with creative play, outdoor adventures, and swimming. Highly-qualified staff foster confidence, curiosity, and social skills. Families love the safe, caring atmosphere and the focus on the whole child. Your child will thrive, make friends, and develop a love for learning that lasts well beyond summer.
CYC Summer Camp is a nurturing, research-based environment where children’s interests guide learning. Teachers use the Project Approach, blending hands-on discovery with creative play, outdoor adventures, and swimming. Highly-qualified staff foster confidence, curiosity, and social skills. Families love the safe, caring atmosphere and the focus on the whole child. Your child will thrive, make friends, and develop a love for learning that lasts well beyond summer.
Boys & girls aged 3-7•Mon–Fri from 8:30AM–5:30PM•25/day & 100/week
Summer Camp 2025 runs June 23 – August 1.
Closed July 4 for Independence Day.
Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Monday–Friday
Non-refundable deposit required at registration.
Registration: Priority for current/former families opens Jan 15, general registration opens Feb 1.
Financial aid may be available through City of College Park scholarships.
No daily drop-in rates; tuition covers the full six weeks.
Early closure at 1:00 PM on the last day (Aug 1).
Families pack lunch; snacks and milk provided.
Summer Camp 2025 runs June 23 – August 1.
Closed July 4 for Independence Day.
Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Monday–Friday
Non-refundable deposit required at registration.
Registration: Priority for current/former families opens Jan 15, general registration opens Feb 1.
Financial aid may be available through City of College Park scholarships.
No daily drop-in rates; tuition covers the full six weeks.
Early closure at 1:00 PM on the last day (Aug 1).
Families pack lunch; snacks and milk provided.
Summer Camp 2025 runs June 23 – August 1.
Closed July 4 for Independence Day.
Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Monday–Friday
Non-refundable deposit required at registration.
Registration: Priority for current/former families opens Jan 15, general registration opens Feb 1.
Financial aid may be available through City of College Park scholarships.
No daily drop-in rates; tuition covers the full six weeks.
Early closure at 1:00 PM on the last day (Aug 1).
Families pack lunch; snacks and milk provided.
Activities & amenities
Activities & amenities
Campers enjoy a wide range of activities. Daily themes often include:
Project-based-learning
Outdoor-activities
Swimming-trips
Field-trips
Art-exploration
Music-movement
Science-experiments
Math-games
Literacy-activities
Social-studies
Physical-development
Hands-on-curriculum
Creative-arts
Dramatic-play
Nature-exploration
Problem-solving
Group-collaboration
Rest-periods
Snack-time
Classroom-centers
CYC Summer Camp is a nurturing, research-based environment where children’s interests guide learning. Teachers use the Project Approach, blending hands-on discovery with creative play, outdoor adventures, and swimming. Highly-qualified staff foster confidence, curiosity, and social skills. Families love the safe, caring atmosphere and the focus on the whole child. Your child will thrive, make friends, and develop a love for learning that lasts well beyond summer.
CYC Summer Camp is a nurturing, research-based environment where children’s interests guide learning. Teachers use the Project Approach, blending hands-on discovery with creative play, outdoor adventures, and swimming. Highly-qualified staff foster confidence, curiosity, and social skills. Families love the safe, caring atmosphere and the focus on the whole child. Your child will thrive, make friends, and develop a love for learning that lasts well beyond summer.
CYC Summer Camp is a nurturing, research-based environment where children’s interests guide learning. Teachers use the Project Approach, blending hands-on discovery with creative play, outdoor adventures, and swimming. Highly-qualified staff foster confidence, curiosity, and social skills. Families love the safe, caring atmosphere and the focus on the whole child. Your child will thrive, make friends, and develop a love for learning that lasts well beyond summer.
Birthdays:
No birthday party hosting available
What people are saying
4.7
My child loved the activities and caring staff!
Location
4028 Valley Drive, College Park, MD 20742
Additional info
Additional info
Children must be 3 by the first day and fully potty trained.
Camp is held in a modern, secure facility on the UMD campus.
Morning and afternoon snacks provided; lunch must be brought from home.
Swimming twice weekly at UMD’s Eppley pool with family chaperones.
Children must be 3 by the first day and fully potty trained.
Camp is held in a modern, secure facility on the UMD campus.
Morning and afternoon snacks provided; lunch must be brought from home.
Swimming twice weekly at UMD’s Eppley pool with family chaperones.
Children must be 3 by the first day and fully potty trained.
Camp is held in a modern, secure facility on the UMD campus.
Morning and afternoon snacks provided; lunch must be brought from home.
Swimming twice weekly at UMD’s Eppley pool with family chaperones.
Health & safety
Health & safety
Affiliations: University of Maryland, ADA
Special needs
Special needs
CYC Summer Camp is a nurturing, research-based environment where children’s interests guide learning. Teachers use the Project Approach, blending hands-on discovery with creative play, outdoor adventures, and swimming. Highly-qualified staff foster confidence, curiosity, and social skills. Families love the safe, caring atmosphere and the focus on the whole child. Your child will thrive, make friends, and develop a love for learning that lasts well beyond summer.
CYC Summer Camp is a nurturing, research-based environment where children’s interests guide learning. Teachers use the Project Approach, blending hands-on discovery with creative play, outdoor adventures, and swimming. Highly-qualified staff foster confidence, curiosity, and social skills. Families love the safe, caring atmosphere and the focus on the whole child. Your child will thrive, make friends, and develop a love for learning that lasts well beyond summer.
CYC Summer Camp is a nurturing, research-based environment where children’s interests guide learning. Teachers use the Project Approach, blending hands-on discovery with creative play, outdoor adventures, and swimming. Highly-qualified staff foster confidence, curiosity, and social skills. Families love the safe, caring atmosphere and the focus on the whole child. Your child will thrive, make friends, and develop a love for learning that lasts well beyond summer.
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