Camp Sonshine

Camp Sonshine, 16819 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20905

Location of Camp Sonshine campCamp Sonshine, 16819 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20905

About

Camp Sonshine offers indoor and outdoor activities in a small-group environment, including a water slide, moonbounce, splash playground, play zone, Latestays, and theme days. Other listed activities include mini zip line, eco exploration, water play, pool trips, go karts, archery, climbing wall, turbo slide, electives, ropes course, mentorship, leadership skills training, group break-out sessions, daily field trips, and an overnighter or extended field trip.

Programs

  • Discovery (Silver Spring) — Must be at least 4 years old and potty trained; completed Pre-K (PK) or Kindergarten (K) · Indoor and outdoor activities in a small-group environment; sample activities include water slide, moonbounce, splash playground, play zone, Latestays, and theme days
  • Sprouts (Germantown) — Must be at least 3½ years old and potty trained; completed Pre-K (PK) or Kindergarten (K) · Safe, small-group environment; sample activities include water slide, moon bounce, building blocks, and theme days
  • PK & K Discovery (PK-K) — PK-K · $385 per week · Latestay +$40 (weeks 2, 4, 6, 8); new theme days each week; mini zip line; eco exploration; water play
  • Explorer (1st-2nd) — 1st-2nd · $415 per week · Latestay +$40 (weeks 2, 4, 6, 8); new theme days each week; pool trips; go karts; archery
  • Adventure (3rd-4th) — 3rd-4th · $425 per week · Latestay +$40 (weeks 2, 4, 6, 8); pool trips; climbing wall; turbo slide; electives
  • High Adventure (5th-6th) — 5th-6th · $440–$470 per week · Weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10: $440; weeks 2, 4, 6, 8: $470; extended field trip or standard field trip; pool trip; ropes course; electives
  • LIT (7th-9th) — 7th-9th · $325 per week · Latestay +$40 (weeks 3, 5, 7, 9); mentorship; leadership skills training; group break-out sessions; earn SSL hours
  • Teen Adventure (7th-10th) — 7th-10th · $550–$615 · Daily field trips; overnighter or extended field trip; pool trip; ropes course; electives
  • Spring Break Camp — Completed Kindergarten-9th Grade · $285–$340 · March 29-April 2, 2027; K-4th $285; 5th-9th $340; paid in full at registration; runs 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

At a glance

  • Ages: 4–15 years old
  • Price range: $285–$615
  • Current session: 2027 Summer Camp (Jun 14–Aug 20, 2027); Spring Break Camp (Mar 29–Apr 2, 2027)
  • General schedule: Standard camp hours are 9:00 AM-3:30 PM, with parent pick-up 3:30-4:00 PM and extended care available. Spring Break Camp runs 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, with an 8:40-9:15 AM arrival window.

About the provider

Camp Sonshine has been open for more than 45 years. It is accredited by the county and state, and its mission statement says it is "a safe and convenient place where kids have fun, grow, and make memories that last a lifetime."

A $45 application fee per camper and a $20 weekly deposit per camper are due at registration. Weeks need not be consecutive. Spring Break Camp is paid in full at registration and a $20 cancellation fee applies.

What families say

“Our family loves this camp. It’s great value for the price. The counselors are high-energy, positive, and very caring.” — Cari M.

“We absolutely LOVE this camp. The camp’s bus service makes it very easy for me to drop them off and pick them up each day.” — Dean P.

“Camp provides a variety of activities on-site and off-site, and each year my kids enjoy experiencing new activities that challenge them.” — Camp Parent

Last updated October 29, 2026.

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