Day Camps
Camp Red Feather
Ages: For children turning four years old before June 17, 2013
and for five year olds not yet attending Kindergarten.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (M-F)
Dates: Session 1: June 17 to July 5
Dates: Session 2: July 8 to July 26
Tuition: One session: $1,230; Both sessions: $2,260
Camp Red Feather is an exciting summer experience for our youngest children. Based in the kindergarten and lower school buildings, this program promises to give the camper a full day of fun and new camping experiences.
Staffed by certified teachers and mature, caring young adults, Camp Red Feather has a camper- counselor ratio of 5 to 1 to assure each camper individual attention.
This program is designed with developmentally appropriate activities and classes for your camper. Arts and crafts, nature and science, horsemanship, story time, computers, instructional swim, foreign language, cooking, sports, games, and much more will round out a truly wonderful summer experience in the sun.
Enrollment is limited and early registration is advised. This program has been sold out for the last 15 years!
Camp Red Eagle
Ages: Children ages 5 to 8
Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (M-F)
Dates: Session 1: June 17 to July 5
Dates: Session 2: July 8 to July 26
Tuition: One session: $1,230; Both sessions: $2,260
Summer days come alive with good friends in a variety of games, sports, and other fun-filled activities in our traditional day camp program. Camp Red Eagle has been in operation for over 80 years and is one of the most respected day camps in the area. This structured program is specifically designed to develop individual skills and increase general knowledge. The campers will experience a wide variety of organized activities and classes including instructional swim, arts and crafts, music, horsemanship, computers, foreign language, fishing, nature and science, sports, games, and much more. Campers are grouped according to age and every effort is made to closely monitor each camper’s activities and growth.
Early registration is advised. This program has been sold out for the last 15 years!
Senior Camp
Ages: Boys and Girls 9 to 12
Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (M-F)
Dates: Session 1: June 17 to July 5
Dates: Session 2: July 8 to July 26
Tuition: One session: $1,230; Both sessions: $2,260
Senior Camp is designed for the experienced camper who wants to continue to enjoy all the fun of a traditional day camp with the added excitement of new, age appropriate activities and off-site field trips. Daily activities will include swimming, music, horsemanship, dance, cooking, sports and games, laser tag, virtual fitness workouts, and computers to name a few.
Early registration is advised as this program has been sold out every year!!
Outdoor Adventure Camp
Ages: Boys and Girls 10 to 15
Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (M-F)
Dates: Session 1: June 17 to July 5
Dates: Session 2: July 8 to July 26
Tuition: One session: $1,230; Both sessions: $2,260
Campers will be immersed in activities that include rock climbing, rappelling, team building, orienteering, outdoor skills training, and high and low ropes skills. Each activity will offer a tremendous variety of challenges and group initiatives. Participants will be able to hone team building skills such as leadership, planning and communication while embarking on numerous adventurous and challenging activities.
Our activities will take place at our Outdoor Adventure Complex which includes a state of the art rock climbing tower, high and low ropes course, team building development course, and acres of forest, streams, and ponds.
The All Sports Camp
Ages: Boys and Girls 8 to 13
Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (M-F)
Dates: Session 1: June 17 to July 5
Dates: Session 2: July 8 to July 26
Tuition: One session: $1,230; Both sessions: $2,260
The All Sports Camp is an eclectic camp that offers physically active boys and girls an opportunity to participate in a wide variety of sports and activities including basketball, soccer, baseball or softball, street hockey, volleyball, touch football, lacrosse, swimming, water polo, frisbee golf, and track and field.
The experienced staff encourages campers to approach each sport with equal enthusiasm and interest, even if that activity is somewhat unfamiliar. The campers are grouped according to age and ability, with friendly competition between groups. In addition to the on site activities, campers will be able to enjoy off site field trips.
Teen Camp
Ages: Boys and Girls 13 to 15
Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (M-F)
Dates: Session 1: SOLD OUT
Dates: Session 2: SOLD OUT
Tuition: One session: $1,230; Both sessions: $2,260
McDonogh’s Teen Camp is the only program designed by teens just for teens. Our oldest campers crave variety, flexibility, field trips, and lots of time to be social. We have combined the best activities from our Day Camps to create this capstone summer program. Our experienced staff will lead these teens as they explore areas of classic camp fun, 21st century technology, make and take culminating projects, and exciting adventures.
A variety of activities are planned that include but are not limited to photography, high and low ropes skills, rock climbing, laser tag, swimming, competitive games, computers, and scavenger hunts. Campers will venture off campus on field trips that include ice skating, playing miniature golf, and visiting Hershey Park.
Counselor-In-Training
Ages: Boys and Girls 14 to 16
Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (M-F)
Dates: Session 1: SOLD OUT
Dates: Session 2: SOLD OUT
Tuition: One session: $995
An introduction to the demands and responsibility of a counselor’s job, the CIT program offers hands-on experience in a supervised setting. Participants will learn activity planning, first-aid, CPR, group-management and leadership skills, as well as leadership and group cooperation techniques.
CITs will have the opportunity to use their newly-learned skills as they assist in the day-to-day operations of Camp Red Eagle and Camp Red Feather. CITs who successfully complete the program will be given preferential consideration for future employment with McDonogh Summer Programs when they reach the age of 16. A certificate of completion will be awarded to all successful participants.
Ultimate Watersports
Ages: Boys and Girls 9 to 16
Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (M-F)
Dates: Weekly, June 17 to July 26
Tuition:
1 week $395
2 weeks $780
3 weeks $1,175
4 weeks $1,570
5 weeks $1,965
6 weeks $2,2285
Independence Day Week
July 1 to July 5 - $320
Experience the most outrageous fun you'll have all summer at one of the finest water sports facilities in the country. Nationally certified instructors will train and challenge campers on the pristine waters of the Gunpowder River. All water, all wet, all the time.
The week long camp experience includes many exciting choices including Stand Up Paddle Surfing, Water Trampolines, Windsurfing, Kayak Challenges, Paddling Adventure Tours, Hobie Cat Sailing, Water Volleyball, Swimming, Team Building, and Boating Safety.
All water sports equipment and daily roundtrip transportation to Ultimate Watersports from McDonogh School is provided. Basic swim skills are mandatory.
Fun on the Run Camp
Ages: Boys and Girls 11 to 14
Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (M-F)
Dates: Session 1: SOLD OUT
Dates: Session 2: July 15 to July 19
Tuition: $460 per session
Fun on the Run Camp is a week of exciting activities ranging from a day at Hershey Park, a day of water activities, bowling, the movie theatre, and much more. Activities will be held both on and off campus and will give middle schoolers an opportunity to come along for the ride, chill with friends and have a great time.
The camp will be run by Joe Bosley, Hereford High School teacher and coach, and Chet Janiga, McDonogh School teacher and coach.
Early registration is advised as this program has been sold out every year!!
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