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It's not too late to get in on the action this summer with your homeschool kids! These are our top summer picks for alternative, family-friendly programs and camps this summer for your homeschooled kids. Bring home laughter and memorable learning experiences with this summer's hot picks! Hurry, register your loved one today and tell them Homeschool Frederick! sent you!

Held July 14-18 from 9am-3pm at Peace in Christ Lutheran Church, Walkersville with conductors Mr. Tom Mitchell & Mr. Elijah Wirth. This year’s summertime orchestra and ensemble opportunity is back by demand. FRYO summer camp is especially designed for student musicians who have played their orchestral instruments for at least one year. Day-camp tuition for runs $225. Campers provide their own instruments and supplies (extra strings, reeds, etc.), transportation, and lunches. Dress is casual. The FRYO summer camp is an excellent opportunity for students who are new to ensemble playing to explore performing with a group in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Experienced players will extend their musical training and performance skills while meeting new acquaintances and renewing old friendships. All students will

Spring & Summer Tours at Sharp's at Waterford Farm
Engaging agricultural-based spring and summer programs not only offer visual and hands-on experience, but will enhance greatly your children's academic learning on our 530 acre working farm. Our amazing 1 1/2 hour programs are specifically designed with elementary and middle school aged children. Visit online for program details and register for your tour at 410-489-2572. Programs include:
Ponds, Puddles, & Creeks
The Wonderful World of Worms
Birds & Gourds
4003 Jennings Chapel Road | 410-489-2572 | Website

All Sport Challenge Camp at The Sport Plex
What every kid wants! When you attend a weekly co-ed day camp at Sportsplex, you get more than sports! How about new friendships, tribal meetings, and team play exploring all sports with game play indoors like dodge ball, soccer, kickball, flag football. Most camps are $195/week with registration before May 31^st; regular rates apply June 1. Sibling discounts apply. Day camps run 8am-3pm with extended after care hours.
1845 Brookfield Ct., Frederick | Email | 301.662.6866 | Website

Boy Scouts of America
Wild, Wacky Wonderful Wheels 2008 Camps cover everything that rotates....wheels on a car, train wheels, Ferris wheels, hamster wheels, roller skate wheels, the earth, skateboard & bicycle wheels, spinning tops, pizza wheels, clockworks, color wheels... you get the idea! Day camp opens Monday mornings from June 16 through July 28 locally! Or, try the Parent/Son Overnighter Camps which bring together a Cub Scout or Webelos Scout and his adult partner for a fun-filled overnight in the outdoors. Each parent and son will work and play together within a planned program of activities at the Haymarket, Virginia location for Camp William B. Snyder.
Frederick Chapter | Tim Richardson | 240-529-6188 | Email

FCC | Kids on Campus' Summer Schedule
A camp for all ages, the summer programming at FCC brings fun and education to a new level! From tots to teens, classes encompass health and educational discovering from storybook cooking, fitness, themed programs, and outdoor adventures!
FCC | Frederick, MD | Leslie Ruby | 301-624-2820 | Website

Frederick County Parks & Recreation
Do your kids have a variety of interests? You'll find more than enough offerings to fulfill all their interests with summer camps through the Frederick County's Recreation department. Sports skills camps include volleyball, baseball, tumbling, football, and soccer. Of course, art enthusiasts have their day with art extravaganza and more! Check out all summer camp offerings online through Recreater.com!
118 North Market St | Frederick | 301-600-2936 | Website

DNR’s Hooked on Fishing Clinics
The Hooked on Fishing clinics for children ages 8-15 run for 5 weeks from July 7 through August 8 with morning sessions from 8am-11am or afternoon sessions from noon-3pm. Participants learn about watersheds, fishing techniques, freshwater ecology, food webs, and local environmental issues. Fishing gear supplied. Just bring a snack, beverage, hat and sunblock, and dress for the weather. This year’s $15.00 fee will be charged for each child accepted into the Summer Fishing Clinics. The fee must be received within 10 business days of receiving the acceptance confirmation letter. Do not send the fee with the registration form. The program runs at Greenbriar State Park.
Website | Register online