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Looking for the best summer camp experience in St. Mary's County? Then, join us at St. Mary's Ryken where Summer Knights campers have the best summer camp experience! 

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Sports Camps

Sports Camps

 

SMR Sports camps are facilitated by SMR coaches. These camps are for campers who want to learn a new sport or improve their skills. Campers are challenged in a fun and competitive environment and are mentored by SMR students throughout the week. Most camps are for children in grades K - 12th. Although these camps are mixed by grade, students will be split by age and ability. Check the camp schedule for specific times.  These camps can be an extension (with no additional fee) of the Activity Camp, Junior Knights Activity Camp, or Little Knights Activity Camp which are from 9 a.m - 3 p.m.

Performing Arts Camps

Performing Arts Camps

 

SMR Performing Arts camps are facilitated by SMR performing arts faculty. Students are given the opportunity to improve their skills through individual and group sessions and are mentored by SMR students throughout the week. Camps offered are for students in grades 5-12. Although these camps are mixed by grade, students will be split by age and ability. These camps can be an extension (with no additional fee) of our Knights Activity Camp, Junior Knights Activity Camp, or Little Knights Activity Camp which are from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

All-Day Special Interest Camps

All-Day Camps

 

Spend the week focused on a specific activity or interest that you love! From baking to Star Wars, you are sure to find a camp to entertain you all week long.

Activity Camps

Activity Camps

 

This traditional day camp for children in grades K- 9th runs for 5 weeks during Summer Knights from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. The activity camp offers a variety of activities for campers including on and off campus field trips, arts, sports and enrichment activities. Activities will vary day to day, including inside and outside activities and vary depending on weather. 

Little Knights Camp

Little Knights Camp

 

Little Knights Camp is the best of both worlds! Campers spend half of their day in the camp of their choice and the other half in activity/traditional day camp. Campers participate in the Little Knights Camp of their choice from 9 a.m. - Noon, then at Noon will be escorted to the Little Knights Activity camp that ends at 3 p.m. Campers who sign up for a Little Knights Camp are automatically enrolled into the Little Knights Activity camp for the remainder of their day at no additional cost. Pre-registration is required. A lunch break is included in the camp schedule.

Junior Knights Camp

Junior Knights Camp

 

Junior Knights Camp is the best of both worlds! Campers spend half of their day in the camp of their choice and the other half in activity/traditional day camp. Campers will participate in the activity camp from 9 a.m. - Noon, then at Noon will be escorted to the Junior  Knights Camp of their choice that ends at 3 p.m. Campers who sign up for a Junior Knights Camp are automatically enrolled into the Junior Knight Activity camp for the remainder of their day for no additional cost. Pre-registration is required. A lunch break is included in the camp schedule.

Summer Camp Season 2024

St. Mary's Ryken offers summer camps conveniently located in St. Mary's County in the heart of Leonardtown, Maryland. The beautiful waterfront location on the St. Mary's Ryken campus allows us to offer a variety of indoor and outdoor camps for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade.

Important Details about St. Mary's Ryken camps:

  • Camps begin on June 17 and run through July 26. Camp will not be open on June 19 or July 4. 
  • Before care is 6 a.m. - 9 a.m. and after care is 3 - 6 p.m. Please see the camp registration to sign up.
  • All St. Mary's Ryken Summer Knights camps are one week sessions that run from Monday - Friday (except for football which ends on Thursday).
  • All camps are 9 - 3 p.m.

Summer Knights is the Best Summer Camp Experience for your family! 

Summer Knights follows the health and safety guidelines provided by the St. Mary's County Health Department. The safety of our campers and staff is our top priority. If you have any questions, please contact summerknights@smrhs.org. 

Summer Knights mission is to cultivate discovery and creativity by encouraging the exploration of academic, athletic and enrichment endeavors in a safe and fun learning environment.

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FAQs

Summer Knights is celebrating its 14th season of providing athletic, academic and enrichment camps.

Please email summerknights@smrhs.org if you have any questions.

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Questions? 

Ask our Summer Knights team!

summerknights@smrhs.org

Ms. Annette Bennett

Ms. Annette Bennett

Mr. James Parker

Mr. James Parker

St. Mary's Ryken offers summer camps conveniently located in St. Mary's County in the heart of Leonardtown, Maryland. The beautiful waterfront location on the St. Mary's Ryken campus allows us to offer a variety of indoor and outdoor camps for students in grades Kindergarten through 12th grade. Most St. Mary's Ryken camps are taught by St. Mary's Ryken faculty and coaches with help from student volunteers. 

Summer Knights camps offer your children co-ed academic, athletic, STEM and enrichment camps. 

Each week St. Mary's Ryken Summer Knights campers have the option to attend before and after care from 6:30 - 9 a.m and 3 - 6 p.m. Please register for before and after care with your child's camp registration. 

New this year! Summer Knights is offering activity camps for students in K - 5th grade. Come for the day to enjoy the St. Mary's Ryken campus and a variety of camp activities. Summer Knights campers also have the opportunity to explore specialty camps to learn a valuable skill, talent or take their sport to the next level! 

All Summer Knights St. Mary’s Ryken camps are one week sessions that run from Monday-Friday (except Football which ends on Thursday).

Summer Knights is the best summer camp experience for your family!