Summer Camp 2012

Camp Olympia proudly presents our 54th season of providing a positive influence in children’s lives (estabilished 1958). Our program consists of a well balanced, unique sports program for children ages 3½ - 15. We are very proud of our reputation of offering both instructional and recreational activities which are fun and enjoyable. Some of our sports include: horseback riding, swimming, soccer, basketball, gymnastics, tennis, and track and field events, plus much more. We limit the number of campers in order to maintain a high quality program. It is our belief that involving children in a healthy sports program provides a good influence in their lives.

This year we are pleased to offer a ten and 1/2 week summer session which begins on Wednesday, June 13. Mini camp is from Wednesday, June 13, through Friday, June 15, and is offered as a gap for parents since school will be out.  Minimum registration is two weeks and your child may begin any Monday. After meeting your two week minimum, you may sign up for any additional weeks. The initial two weeks should be consecutive. Camp activity hours begin promptly at 9:30 am and conclude at 3:30 pm. You may drop off as early as 9:00 am and pick up as late as 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday without the extended care. Extended camper hours are available from 7:00 - 9:00 am and 4:00 - 6:00 pm. Door to door transportation is also available.

Facilities / Lisensing

The camp is located at the home of owners, Stephen and Elizabeth Benedek, in the heart of Montgomery County on Muncaster Mill Road. The Camp offers lots of open space for playing and plenty of beautiful shade trees for relaxing. All facilities are located at the Camp and include: year-round riding stable with several riding rings including indoor arena, beginner ring, sand ring, dressage field, and jumping field, two swimming pools with dressing rooms, basketball courts, tennis court, multiple athletic fields, gymnastic area, exercise shelter, playground, year-round nursery school and kindergarten, volleyball courts, plus much more. Camp Olympia backs onto Rock Creek Park, so we have plenty of wonderful hiking trails. We are fully licensed through Montgomery County and the State of Maryland. We are also members of the Certified Horsemanship Association for Safety and Education.

Directors / Staff

At Camp Olympia our quality leadership begins at the TOP. Our director, Stephen Benedek, and his wife, Elizabeth, have both been involved in athletics all of their lives including teaching physical education from elementary through university levels, competing at the national level in a variety of sports, coaching at the Olympic level, and an induction into the Georgetown Athletic Hall of Fame. This quality leadership has been the driving force behind our successful program.

• Stephen Benedek
  Camp Director, MS, Physical Education. Retired, Professor of Physical Education, Georgetown University. Elected Member, Georgetown Athletic Hall of Fame.
• Elizabeth Benedek
  Director, MS, Physical Education. Retired, Director of Physical Education, Loyola College.
• Andrea Lingwood
  Assistant Camp Director, BS, Elementary Education. Director, Camp Olympia Country Day School Nursery and Kindergarten. CHA Advanced certified riding instructor.
• Celeste McGee
  Director of Riding and Special Programs, MBA, Marketing, CHA Master level certified riding instructor. Director, Camp Olympia Year Round Riding Center.

All of our instructors are carefully screened and selected according to their knowledge of various sports and ability to work well with children. The goal of our staff is to encourage the children to participate in all activities through patience and guidance. Individual counselors are trained in or are certified in First Aid, CPR, and/or life guard training. All staff undergo an extensive orientation program and criminal background checks.

Pre-Season Visiting Days

It is difficult for us to introduce ourselves through a brochure. We strongly recommend that you visit us and come see the difference at 3:30 on one of the following days: January 14, February 4, February 25, March 3, March 24, April 14, April 21, May 5, May 19, and June 2. Please arrive PROMPTLY at 3:30 pm for program and staff introductions with tours beginning immediately after. Parking will be crowded, so please arrive between 3:15 – 3:25. We look forward to meeting you! Registrations will be accepted during the open house.
 

Mini Camp

Our popular mini camp is back this year from Wednesday, June 13, through Friday, June 15.  The children will swim twice a day, ride on Wednesday and Friday, plus participate in a variety of other fun sports activities including our famous camp game on Thursday.  This camp is offered as a gap between when school gets out and when regular camp begins to assist parents with the transition.  Tuition is $210 which includes the hours of 9 am - 4 pm, extended care is available at an additional cost. 

Registration and Tuition

Camp tuition is $310 per week and includes all activities. Your child may start any Monday. A tuition discount is offered for each additional child in a family at the rate of $285 per week. Minimum registration is two weeks and you may extend your visit if space is available. A registration fee of $25 per child plus the first two week’s tuition must accompany the registration form. The registration and tuition fees are non-refundable. You will be responsible for full payment for all weeks that you reserve on your application regardless of weeks attended. Any changes that are made to your application must be submitted in writing. Succeeding weekly tuition is payable one week in advance every Monday. This weekly fee MUST be paid in advance before your child may participate in any camp activities. In order to comply with the Montgomery County Health Department regulations, a medical report is needed for each camper. A copy of the form required is included with this application. Each of the above items should be included with your application. There is a $30 returned check fee.

We encourage you to register early as the camp fills up quickly!

Transportation

Door to door transportation is available to your home or office at an additional cost of $130 per child/ per week (price subject to change). The drivers will call parents on the Sunday before your child begins with an approximate time of morning pick up. Limited area of pick up. Please call for availability to your area. Price subject to change based on gas price increases.

Extended Care

We are open from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. If your child is here before 9:00 am or after 4:00 pm, the cost will be $60 per week or $35 for morning care only or $45 for evening care only. If you pick your child up after closing time (6 pm), there will be a late fee of $1 for every late minute. This late fee must be paid at time of pick up.

Summer Camp Programs

Camp Olympia has a wide variety of activities that are available.

Horsemaster's Clinic

Although horseback riding is a regular camp activity, the Horsemaster’s Clinic provides a great opportunity for your child to expand their knowledge through a concentrated program of riding and theory geared towards individual abilities and skills. This program is offered for all levels of ability and includes four additional mounted lessons and one unmounted lesson per week. Please note, this is a weekly program and the fee remains the same regardless of days missed. $95 per week.

Tennis Clinic

The daily tennis clinic provides an opportunity for children to participate in a more intensive tennis program. Automatic ball machines are used on our own court with professional instruction. $35 per week.

Soccer Clinic

The soccer clinic offers daily instruction with special attention given to developing soccer skills at every level through drills, scrimmages, and tournaments. $35 per week.

School Day Out Camps -- March 30 and April 9, 2012

We will be hosting two one day mini camps similar to our popular spring break camp. Campers will need long pants, smooth, hard soled shoes, and a lunch. Hours are 9 am - 3 pm. $75 per day

Spring Break Riding Camp

During the Montgomery County spring vacation, April 2 - 6, 2012, and the private school spring vacation week of April 9 - 13, 2012, we are pleased to offer our popular horseback riding camp for children ages 7 - 15, all levels of abilities. The hours are from 9 am - 3 pm (extended care only available on a very limited basis). The children will begin each day with balance and coordination exercises. They will groom, ride, watch educational videos, plus much more. It's a week FULL of horse fun! Limited enrollment. $365/ week.

In addition we will also be offering two one day spring camps on Friday, March 30, and Monday, April 9, as the Montgomery County schools will be closed. $75 per day for the hours of 9 am - 3 pm.