2019 Camp Green Zone
Online Registration Opens January 1st, 2019!
Early Bird Discount – Ends April 1st!
Register Online Today!
Rosie DeRose, Camp Director
Spring 2019
Dear DSRC Families,
“The noblest art is that of making others happy,” a great thought that sums up our summer camp theme for 2019. Our staff is working hard to provide an enjoyable outdoor experience for our campers, which studies have shown, provide lasting benefits for both physical and mental health. Children learn best, and retain information most, when they are having FUN and our goal this summer is to provide days of happy and smiling children who are tired at the end of the day, but excited to come back the next day!
To help make this happen we have added two senior staff members to our camp team – Teri Boragno and Meredith Seed.
Teri, our Tennis Pro, will teach a one-hour USPTA afternoon tennis clinic daily for both beginners and experienced players, teaching them about the sport as a life-long recreational activity.
In addition, we are excited to welcome our new Camp Program Director and Artist in Residence, Meredith Seed, who will be teaching art daily, as well as leading many other activities.
Meredith brings 25 years of professional camp experience to DSRC. She holds a Bachelor’s in Music and American Sign Language, and was a resident artist at the Botanical Gardens in Richmond, VA.
Early bird registration ends April 1st $25/week off camp. Please visit our website for upcoming camp announcements to support our summer theme!
Rosie
Teri
Meredith
Camp Overview for Summer 2019
Entitled MD Bluebird Society Visits Camp
Camp Green Zone is a multi-sports programs (swim, tennis, basketball, kickball, Frisbee golf, flag football and soccer) with arts-n-crafts, nature and games for children of members ages 4-13.
Camp runs in one week sessions from June 17-August 30, 2019, and is available:
- Full Day: 9am – 4pm
- Half Day: 9am – 12pm or 12 – 4pm
- Before and After Care: 8 – 9am and 4 – 6pm
Must be paid in advance of camp.
Session Dates and Weekly Art Themes with Meredith:
- 6/17 – 21 “Cardboard Art”
- 6/24 – 28 “Create & Make Crafts”
- 7/1 – 5 “Texture Ceramic Creations” (pro-rated/closed on 4th)
- 7/8 – 12 “Recycled *IT* into ART”
- 7/15 – 19 “Visual Art”
- 7/22 – 26 “Messy Art”
- 7/29 – 8/2 “Animal Crafts”
- * 8/5 – 9 “Art Around the World”
- * 8/12 – 16 “The World of Andy Warhol”
- * 8/19 – 23 “Paper Crafts”
- 8/26-30 “Native American Week with John Fishback”
*Calleva pool kayaking available Tues/Thurs these weeks
*“Art Around the World” Week: The campers will learn about different artists around the world and do projects that reflect the global styles of that region. Pool kayaking, tennis clinic and free swim will be included during the week.
Calleva Kayaking Online Registration
Click to register online. Calleva pool kayaking is available on Tuesdays for ages 5-9 and Thursday for ages 10+ for the three weeks of camp in August. Cost is $40 plus $5 processing fee.
Calleva Kayaking Waver
Click on this waver link and select Group ID: 2019 DSRC Pool Kayaking for the drop down menu. Complete only one form for single or multiple sessions.
Campers will need to provide their own snack/lunch (Lunch time is 11:45am-12:15pm,) and will be split up by age groups for some daily activities:
- Tiny Tots: Ages 4-6
- Junior Camp: Ages 7-10
- Senior Camp/CIT’s: Ages 11- 13
Special Offering of Camp Green Zone:
- CIT Program for rising 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th graders
- Discount Packages on camp for swim/tennis/camp package offer – $285 camp week
- Sibling Discounts of 10% on general camp only
- Early Bird Registration Discount of $25/per camper if registered by April 1st at 3pm for full and half day general camp only. Does not apply to swim/tennis packages.
Weekly Program Full Day Half Day Before/After Care
5 Days of Camp $345 $175 $10/camper per hour
Drop-in Per Day $85 $60 $10/camper per hour
CIT Program $175
Camp w/swim/tennis $285
Family friends and relatives of members WELCOME to attend camp same session as host member (non-member registration fee will apply.)
2019 Summer Forms are Now Available for Download:
2019 Camp Parent Letter
What to Bring to Camp?
Thinking of Camp Green Zone in August? Come Kayaking at the Pool!
We have partnered again with Calleva during first 3 weeks of August for kayak pool paddling! The morning only classes will be taught by kayak instructors and will include instruction, games and exercises. The 2 hour, 2 day instruction is $45.00/day and includes equipment, instruction and everything required for a safe and fun experience. The second day instruction will be extension of what they learned as well as learn new skills. Children can sign up for one or two day instruction.
Our Partnerships
Maryland Bluebird Society (MBS)
We are proud to be partners with MBS and honored to have their participation with educating our campers.
Audubon Naturalist Society Partners with DSRC!
Audubon Naturalist Society (ANS), a local non-profit environmental education and conservation advocacy organization, had generously donated an Eastern Blue Bird nest box to DSRC, which will be mounted on a pole in our field. This wonderful addition the the DSRC property will be used as a fun hands-on educational resource for Camp Green Zone campers, as they learn about its habitat, which was once threatened doe to deforestation, but is now coming back! Thank you, ANS!
Calleva Outdoors
Calleva’s mission is simple. Get people of all ages outdoors, providing educational and challenging environments that promote personal growth, group cooperation and leadership skills through outdoor activities. For over 20 years, Calleva has built a reputation for excellence and innovation in outdoor education and outdoor adventure programming. We are committed to continuing this tradition, building on the values that make us who we are. Calleva is the area’s leader in outdoor education. calleva.org
Leave No Trace
The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics is a national organization that protects the outdoors by teaching and inspiring people to enjoy it responsibly. The Center accomplishes this mission by delivering cutting-edge education and research to millions of people across the country every year. Enjoy your world. Leave No Trace. https://lnt.org/
Earth Stewardship East
Earth Stewardship East is an organization led by DSRC member Merikay Smith. Merikay has offered to allow the campers to grow a vegetable garden on her property. She lives across the street from the club and over the years the camp has taken walking field trips to see her native gardens, ponds, trees, pollinators. It’s a special place that camp loves. Her website is http://eartheast.org/what-we-do.
Montgomery County Beekeepers
https://montgomerycountybeekeepers.com/
People Are Talking
“I just wanted to let you know that our daughter had such a great time at camp today! I was a little anxious about today since learning that her good friends weren’t coming until tomorrow. But the report I received is that she can’t wait to go back tomorrow AND she made two new friends! That’s a successful day in my book! Thank you for running such a fun and engaging program and for making our daughter feel included and welcome today!” — The Diehl Family
“Our kids can’t wait to return to Camp Green Zone this summer! They reconnected with their pool friends and met some new ones. They loved the mix of adventure, planned activities, and time built in to just chill. We will kick-off our summer at DSRC.” — The Hecklinger Family
“Our son in very excited to for his second year at the DSRC summer camp! He enjoyed swimming and hiking in the woods last year, and he is really excited to learn how to kayak this year!” — Danielle Potter
“My daughter went to Camp Green Zone for multiple weeks last summer. She had a great experience and enjoyed creeking, swimming and all the arts and crafts projects. She started the summer scared to put her face in the water and by the end she was completely unafraid and using her goggles to dive down deep. She ended her days happy and tired- just how you want your kid to be when it’s summertime! We will definitely be sending her back again this summer and can’t wait to see how much she learns and grows in this program.” — Erin McLaughlin
“Camp Green Zone was a wonderful outdoor experience for our daughter. We were very impressed with all of the planned activities for the kids. Their day included tennis, swimming, hiking, creeking, exploring, art and music. Our daughter has attended many local summer camps, and Camp Green Zone is her favorite! Thank you, Rosie & DSRC!” — Brian & Maureen Vandegrift
“Eileen had a fantastic time at camp this week. One of her favorite activities was “creeking.” She really enjoyed exploring the creek and learning about its inhabitants! Thank you for all your hard work with the kids.” — The Lane Family
About Our Director
Our Camp Director, Rosemary DeRose, shows her love of the outdoors to our campers, and inspires them with games, songs, crafts and nature experiences in our woods. Rosemary DeRose works for the American Chemical Society Office of Professional Education. She brings 10 years of experience as a camp instructor, program coordinator and director, and is Committee Chair for Boy Scout Troop 1094 in Darnestown, MD.
We are excited to welcome our new Program Director and Artist in Residence, Meredith Seed. For nearly 25 years, Meredith has been directing summer camps, and running after school programs. She has been a resident artist for 15 years and have sold her art work at galleries and café’s in different cities around the US. Meredith holds a Bachelor’s degree in American Sign Language and Music. At camp, you will mostly find her singing camp songs, exploring nature, and doing art some place on the camp grounds.
Please reach out to Rosemary and Meredith at camp@dsrclub.com or call at 240.888.8695.
