Spend your summers with CBMM! Camps allow children ages 4–15 to explore the magic of the Chesapeake’s people, traditions, animals, and environment. Weekly camp programs rotate between age groups. Programs offer a fun, hands-on learning environment that includes stories, games, crafts, environmental and on-the-water activities, and creative projects.
Scholarships are available for qualifying students. CBMM Members receive a 20% discount on camp tuition.
Registration Information for 2024 Camps:
- Tuesday, Jan. 2, 12am — Tuesday, Jan. 16, 9am: Members only summer camp registration opens. Member discount applies.
- Tuesday, Jan. 16, 9am: Open registration for CBMM members and non-members.
Weekly Themes
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- Chesapeake Critters (Aquatic Animals): Take a closer look at the aquatic critters, both large and small, that live in the Chesapeake Bay.
- Red, White, and Bay: Join us for a star-spangled spectacular week!
- Water World: It’s a wet, wild world out there! Make a splash with us as we learn about the world of water!
- Shipwrecked!: Ahoy, matey! Join us to discover the Bay’s many treasures!
- Adventure on the Bay: The Chesapeake Bay is a playground for water fun. Join us and experience many of the fun adventures the Bay can provide!
- Feathers, Fins, and Furs: In the sky, underwater, and on land — what can you find?
- Bay Scientists: What can we learn by studying the Bay?
- Chesapeake Critters: Land and Sky: Investigate the animals that call the shores, forests, and wetlands their home.
Sea Squirts: Open to ages 4–6. Camp operates from 9am-noon, Monday through Friday, and is $165 per week.
- WAITLIST — June 24-28: Chesapeake Critters (Aquatic Animals)
- WAITLIST — July 1-3, 5: Red, White, and Bay
- WAITLIST — July 8-12: Shipwrecked!
- WAITLIST — July 15-19: Feathers, Fins, and Furs
- WAITLIST — July 29-Aug. 2: Water World
- WAITLIST — Aug. 5-9: Adventure on the Bay
- Aug. 12-16: Chesapeake Critters (Land & Sky)
Terrapins: Open to youth who are entering grades 1–3. Camp runs from 9am–4pm, Monday–Friday, and is $375 per week.
- WAITLIST — June 24-28: Chesapeake Critters (Aquatic Animals)
- WAITLIST — July 1-3, 5: Red, White, and Bay
- WAITLIST — July 8-12: Shipwrecked!
- WAITLIST — July 15-19: Feathers, Fins, and Furs
- WAITLIST — July 22-26: Bay Scientists
- WAITLIST — July 29-Aug. 2: Water World
- WAITLIST — Aug. 5-9: Adventure on the Bay
- WAITLIST — Aug. 12-16: Chesapeake Critters (Land & Sky)
Summer Workshops: Alternating camp weeks open to youth entering grades 4–6 and 6–9. Camp runs from 9am–4pm, Monday–Friday. $375 per week. An expansion of our after-school woodworking program, our summer workshops are filled with traditional camp fun and workshop-based projects.
Grades 4-6
- WAITLIST — July 1-3, 5: Summer Workshop, Grades 4-6
- WAITLIST — July 15-19: Summer Workshop, Grades 4-6
- WAITLIST — July 22-26: Summer Workshop, Grades 4-6
- WAITLIST — Aug. 5-9: Summer Workshop, Grades 4-6
Grades 6-9
- July 8-12: Summer Workshop, Grades 6-9
- July 29-Aug. 2: Summer Workshop, Grades 6-9
- WAITLIST — Aug. 12-16: Summer Workshop, Grades 6-9
Museum Masters: We are offering Museum Masters camps for youth entering grades 4-6 and 6-9. Camp runs from 9am–4pm, Monday–Friday. $375 per week. Have you ever wondered about the work that goes into a museum and how we create the exhibits you enjoy so much? Join us for a behind-the-scenes week as you become a museum master. Explore CBMM’s collection and help create a special group exhibit!
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY:
Due to the popularity of summer camp programs and our frequency of waitlists, refunds for cancellations will be provided according to the following schedule:
- All camp registrations are subject to a $25.00 non-refundable deposit.
- If a cancellation request is received before May 1st, a 100% refund will be provided, minus the non-refundable $25.00 deposit.
- If a cancellation request is received after May 1st but more than 30 days prior to the start of the program, a 50% refund will be provided, minus the non-refundable $25.00 deposit.
- If a cancellation request is received within 30 days of the start of the program, no refund will be provided.
Transfers between camp weeks can be made up to one week before the program start date, provided that space is available. In cases of refunds for medical exclusions, please contact registration@cbmm.org. If CBMM cancels any camp program all registration fees will be refunded.
