IDEAS Summer Camps
Saint Anne's School of Annapolis, 1120 Spa Road, Annapolis, MD 21403
About
IDEAS Summer Camps offers a mix of activities that include Water Play, a Rock Wall, a Dunk Tank, Traditional Sports, ExerGames, Technology projects, Arts, Sports, Digital Media, Coding, Esports, Robotics, Design, Programming, Drone racing, an Escape Room Challenge, Ultimate Drone Racing, Robot X Games, and StemQuest. Campers also take part in Crazy Chemical Reactions, Amazing Flying Objects, Artful Antics, Artful Adventures, Amazing Improv, Fiber Arts Frenzy, an Interactive Playground, and Daily instructional Water Play.
• Ages: 4–13 years old
IDEAS Summer Camps is described as a summer camp for boys and girls in Pre-K to 8th grade, with new weekly themes and a variety of technology, engineering, sports, arts, innovation, movement, and hands-on projects. The program is described as a traditional day camp for Grades Pre-K to 2 and an art, science, and technology-based program for Grades 3–8, with discovery-based activities, real world application, and life skills. Weekly enrollment is limited overall and per age group, and the camp offers flexible scheduling so families can enroll for one week or the entire summer.
Extended care and snack are included at no additional charge, and curbside service is included. The program is described as an all-inclusive summer camp experience, with a balanced day that includes plenty of screen breaks in some programs and new weekly Roblox and Minecraft themes. Campers pack their own lunch, as reflected in a parent testimonial.
The staff is adult-led with an average camper-to-counselor ratio of 6:1, and the team consists of professional educators and college students. Staff members are professionals already working in education or individuals in college or postgraduate programs on track to work in education. All instructor candidates undergo extensive training and a full background check, including required fingerprints filed with the state of Maryland and the FBI, CORI and SORI checks, and mandatory State and Federal criminal background checks, along with a series of in-depth interviews with the Director of Talent and Hiring. No instructors are permitted on campus without passing all checks, and each instructor receives up to 20+ hours of online, webinar, and on-location training, with some materials describing a 30+ hour pre-camp training program. The camp also offers a Family Orientation in early June where camp directors and instructors are present.
IDEAS Summer Camps states that its overall mission is to enrich the lives of children and pre-teens by simultaneously fostering fun and building character. The camp describes its philosophy as based on enrichment with a primary focus on experimentation, confidence-building, positivity, and character building, and it presents PEAK Learning Opportunities and WOW experiences. The program is described as a blend of fun, experimental learning, positivity, and tradition, and as welcoming to beginners, intermediate, and experienced creators.
The organization notes that its award-winning camp is celebrating its 11th season and 11th year, and that for over 23 years the company has been delivering creative summer camps nationwide to more than 100,000 students. It cites being voted Best Camp in Annapolis, Maryland at Saint Anne’s School of Annapolis three times and describes itself as the #1 Summer Camp in Annapolis, Maryland. IDEAS Summer Camps will be offered at St. Martin’s School in Annapolis, Maryland.
Parent and teacher testimonials describe children returning week after week for new themes, combining Traditional and STEM activities, spending time outside, and engaging in activities such as drone racing and daily instructional Water Play. Testimonials also mention younger campers staying engaged for the full day, enthusiasm for the free extended care option, and children packing their own lunches and expressing excitement about attending camp. Instructor testimonials describe using the curriculum in their own classrooms, improved ability to teach technology, and enjoyment in teaching young children to fly drones, program robots, and learn STEM content.
Last updated July 20, 2026.
• Ages: 4–13 years old
IDEAS Summer Camps is described as a summer camp for boys and girls in Pre-K to 8th grade, with new weekly themes and a variety of technology, engineering, sports, arts, innovation, movement, and hands-on projects. The program is described as a traditional day camp for Grades Pre-K to 2 and an art, science, and technology-based program for Grades 3–8, with discovery-based activities, real world application, and life skills. Weekly enrollment is limited overall and per age group, and the camp offers flexible scheduling so families can enroll for one week or the entire summer.
Extended care and snack are included at no additional charge, and curbside service is included. The program is described as an all-inclusive summer camp experience, with a balanced day that includes plenty of screen breaks in some programs and new weekly Roblox and Minecraft themes. Campers pack their own lunch, as reflected in a parent testimonial.
The staff is adult-led with an average camper-to-counselor ratio of 6:1, and the team consists of professional educators and college students. Staff members are professionals already working in education or individuals in college or postgraduate programs on track to work in education. All instructor candidates undergo extensive training and a full background check, including required fingerprints filed with the state of Maryland and the FBI, CORI and SORI checks, and mandatory State and Federal criminal background checks, along with a series of in-depth interviews with the Director of Talent and Hiring. No instructors are permitted on campus without passing all checks, and each instructor receives up to 20+ hours of online, webinar, and on-location training, with some materials describing a 30+ hour pre-camp training program. The camp also offers a Family Orientation in early June where camp directors and instructors are present.
IDEAS Summer Camps states that its overall mission is to enrich the lives of children and pre-teens by simultaneously fostering fun and building character. The camp describes its philosophy as based on enrichment with a primary focus on experimentation, confidence-building, positivity, and character building, and it presents PEAK Learning Opportunities and WOW experiences. The program is described as a blend of fun, experimental learning, positivity, and tradition, and as welcoming to beginners, intermediate, and experienced creators.
The organization notes that its award-winning camp is celebrating its 11th season and 11th year, and that for over 23 years the company has been delivering creative summer camps nationwide to more than 100,000 students. It cites being voted Best Camp in Annapolis, Maryland at Saint Anne’s School of Annapolis three times and describes itself as the #1 Summer Camp in Annapolis, Maryland. IDEAS Summer Camps will be offered at St. Martin’s School in Annapolis, Maryland.
Parent and teacher testimonials describe children returning week after week for new themes, combining Traditional and STEM activities, spending time outside, and engaging in activities such as drone racing and daily instructional Water Play. Testimonials also mention younger campers staying engaged for the full day, enthusiasm for the free extended care option, and children packing their own lunches and expressing excitement about attending camp. Instructor testimonials describe using the curriculum in their own classrooms, improved ability to teach technology, and enjoyment in teaching young children to fly drones, program robots, and learn STEM content.
Last updated July 20, 2026.
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