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cademic rigor at Key is derived from achieving a deep understanding of the complexity of concepts and problems, not from the sheer amount of content covered. From First School through Upper School, Key’s program emphasizes experiential learning, creative and collaborative problem solving, and building habits of grit and resourcefulness. Key alumni say they are uniquely prepared for the challenges of collegiate programs and well-equipped to meet the demands of the innovation-driven economy.
HIGHLIGHTS 2018 • Over 75% of the Class of 2018 received merit scholarships • 80% will attend “Most/Highly/Very Competitive” colleges/universities • 33% will attend Research 1 Universities • 33% intend to pursue STEM-related studies including engineering, computer science, marine and environmental science, pre-health/vet, and architecture • 100% taking Advanced Courses during junior year scored 4 or 5 on the AP exam (Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Latin, Spanish Literature) • 25% of the Class of 2019 scored 1430 on SATs • 11% earned National Merit Scholar Recognition • 90% of recent graduates accepted to one of their top choice colleges • 98% of alumni parents surveyed would recommend Key to a friend, colleague or family member
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KEY GRADUATES ARE: • Independent thinkers • Intrinsically motivated • Creative innovators • Effective collaborators • Tenacious problem-solvers • Articulate leaders
VISIT US! It’s not too late to begin planning your child’s next educational adventure. Contact us to schedule an individual weekday tour for Key-Wee (2 1/2 year olds) through grade 4.
The Key School engages children from 2.5 years of age through grade 12 in a progressive, coeducational, college-preparatory program on its picturesque 15-acre campus located 4 miles from downtown Annapolis.
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lanning, organizing, troubleshooting, and coordinating; these are all things parents need to do to keep a household running smoothly. From scheduling kids’ activities to making doctors appointments and planning birthday parties, our role as parents is more than just
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DISCOVER Annapolis Area Christian School
K–12
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AACS is committed to
Academic Excellence in a supportive, distinctively
Christian Community
OPPORTUNITIES
CAMPUS VISIT
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LOCATIONS
Lower School in Annapolis Thursday February 7 Lower School in Severn Thursday February 14 Request a private tour of our Middle School or Upper School Campus.
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Lower School :: Annapolis 710 Ridgely Ave. • K–5th
Annapolis Area Christian School is a K–12th grade non-denominational Christian school offering a college preparatory academic curriculum, a competitive athletic program, and outstanding fine arts.
Lower School :: Severn 61 Gambrills Road • K–5th Middle School :: Annapolis 716 Bestgate Road • 6th–8th
Now Accepting Applications for the 2019 20 School year
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Visit aacsonline.org for more information! 410 519 5300
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Contents 06 Safe Schools Maryland
22 5 Classic Mountain Resorts for Families
07 Private School Directory
26 Enrichment Directory
12 Preschool Directory
27 Annual Fun Planner
17 Child Care Directory
30 Health Care Directory
18 Avoiding Camp Calamities
35 Advertising Index
20 Camp Directory
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Safe Schools Maryland
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n an effort to reduce violence in schools, Governor Larry Hogan has launched the Safe Schools Maryland tip line and mobile app. “Incidents of targeted violence at our schools are rarely sudden impulsive acts; instead, in the majority of these incidents, another person was aware of what the student was thinking or planning to do,” said Governor Hogan at the Maryland Emergency Management Agency in October. “We must remain ever vigilant when it comes to protecting our kids, and we are counting on our local school communities, our students, teachers, and parents to work together with us in these important efforts.” The tip line will be online 24/7 with trained technicians, and the staff will share any information to the appropriate school systems, officials, staff and law enfocement officials to prevent violence in schools from taking place. The Safe Schools mobile app is available for iPhones and Android. The Safe Schools program encourages students, parents, faculty, staff, and members of communities to use the anonymous, app- and web-based reporting
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system to share concerns including mental health crises, bullying, school and/or community violence, drug activity, abuse, and harassment. According to Hogan, “Sadly, all too often students, choose to remain silent because they are afraid of retaliation, rejection, or stigmatization by their peers. The troubling result is a ‘code of silence’ in which students suffer harm that could have been prevented if another person had chosen to speak out. We need to empower our students to break that ‘code of silence.” “If they see unsafe situations or behavior, including threats made in person or on social media, bullying, or a friend who expresses the desire to hurt themselves or others,” he said, “we need young Marylanders to say something and to do something without fear of retribution for coming forward.” More details about the app and tip line are available at SafeSchoolsMD.org. The tip line is: 1-833-MD-B-SAFE (1-833-632-7233). — Ann Levelle
private school Directory I
Chesapeake Montessori School
schools in Central Maryland. Schools with descriptions are
Severna Park, 410-544-2476
Naval Academy Primary School
2 years–Kindergarten
Annapolis, 410-757-3090
edinboroearlyschool.org
3 years–5th grade
f you’re thinking private school might be the best
option for your elementary, middle or high school
child, there are plenty in this area to choose from.
Our Private School Directory lists private and parochial
advertisers, and information in listings was provided by the schools. For more details about private schools and their programs, such as total enrollment, class sizes, uniform requirements, sports available and other ChesapeakeFamily.com/private-schools.
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Annapolis, 410-757-4740
Montessori International Children’s House
18 months–8th grade
Annapolis, 410-757-7789
chesapeake-montessori.com
18 months–6th grade
Edinboro Early School
Indian Creek School
montessoriinternational.org
naps.napschool.com
Crownsville, 410-923-3660
Rockbridge Academy
2.9 years–12th grade
Millersville, 410-923-1171
Before & after care
5 years–12th grade
Tuition: $2,700-$26,690/yr
rockbridge.org
indiancreekschool.org
ANNE ARUNDEL
school, we are committed to
educational research combined
Saint Andrew’s Day School
challenging our students to grow
with nurturing relationships and
Edgewater, 410-266-0952
Annapolis Area Christian School
spiritually, academically, physi-
enrichment opportunities outside
3 years-8th grade
cally, and socially. The school
the classroom create a unique,
school.standrewsum.org
Annapolis, Severn,
community provides a caring
remarkable
410-519-5300
environment that affirms the
preparatory experience.
Kindergarten–12th grade
dignity of the individual and pro-
See our ad on page 35
Before & after care
motes learning.
Tuition: $6,999-$18,030/yr
See our ad on page 10
IInnovative teaching based on
Key School Annapolis, 410-263-9231
aacsonline.org
School of the Incarnation Gambrills, 410-519-2285 4 years–8th grade schooloftheincarnation.org
2.5 years–12th grade
Christian day school offering
Book of Life Academy
Before & after care
Severn School
college preparatory academic
Annapolis, 410-263-2600
Tuition: $8,295-$28,350/yr
Severna Park
curriculum, competitive athletic
2 years–5th grade
keyschool.org
410-647-7700
program for middle and upper
bookoflifeacademy.com
Key School engages children
3 years–12th grade,
from 2.5 years of age through
Before & after care
grade 12 in a progressive, coed-
severnschool.com
ral, band and visual arts.
Calvary Baptist Church Academy
ucational, college-preparatory,
Severn School strives to meet the
See our ad on page 4
Glen Burnie, 410-768-5324
day program on its picturesque
needs of young learners as well
3 years–12th grade
15-acre campus located 4 miles
as college-bound students while
cbcaknights.org
from downtown Annapolis.
challenging them to realize
AACS is an independent
school students, and outstanding fine arts, including theater, cho-
Archbishop Spalding High School
See our ad on Inside Front Cover
personal excellence. Students
9th grade–12th grade
Calvary Center School
Tuition: $16,270/yr
Annapolis
Monsignor Slade Catholic School
archbishopspalding.org
410-268-3812
Glen Burnie, 410-766-7130
sportsmanship.
As a Catholic, co-educational,
3 years–PreK-4
2 years – 8th grade
See our ad on page 27
college preparatory secondary
calumc.org
msladeschool.com
Severn, 410-969-9105
are provided varied opportunities to demonstrate scholarship, leadership, citizenship, and
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P R I VAT E S C H O O L D I R E C T O R Y
helpful information, visit the Private School Directory at
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St. Margaret’s Day School Kindergarten and Preschool Classes (Ages 2-5)
Your child will grow & develop their confidence and leadership skills while building strength & independence.
• MAEOE Green Certified School • STEM Program • Weekly Specials • Nut Free School
• Summer Camp • Financial Aid • Before & After Care • MD EXCELS rated level 5
1605 Pleasant Plains Rd. Annapolis, MD 410.757.2333
www.stmargaretsdayschool.org
P R I VAT E S C H O O L D I R E C T O R Y
Our students are accepted without regard to sex, race,religion or national background.
St. Anne’s School of Annapolis
St. Martin’s Lutheran School
Annapolis, 410-263-8650
Annapolis, 410-269-1955
2 years – 8th Grade
3 years–8th grade
Before and After Care
stmartinsonline.org
Tuition: $3,575 - $19,995/yr We are a candidate school for
St. Mary’s Elementary School
the International Baccalaureate
Annapolis, 410-263-2869
(IB) Primary and Middle Years
Kindergarten–8th grade
Programme and we share a
After care
common philosophy with IB
Tuition: $8,370-$9,620/yr
World Schools — a commit-
stmarysannapolis.org
ment to uphold the teaching
St. Mary’s Elementary School is
and learning of a diverse and
a parish coeducational Catholic
inclusive community of students
institution servicing many
by delivering challenging, high
parishes within the greater
quality programs.
Annapolis area. Anchored
See our ad on page 14
in Faith. Rooted in Tradition.
StAnnesSchool.org
St. John the Evangelist School
SCHOOL YEAR
St. Paul’s Lutheran School
Before & after care
Glen Burnie, 410-766-5790
Tuition: $7,875/yr
3 years–8th grade
stjohnspschool.org
stpaulsgb.org
At St. John the Evangelist work together to develop each
St. Philip Neri Catholic School
child to the best of her/his abil-
Linthicum, 410-859-1212
ity, spiritually, academically,
4 years–8th grade
artistically, socially and physi-
st.philip-neri.org
School, our faculty and staff
cally in a nurturing environment
Catholic Coeducational School • Grades 9-12 College Preparatory Curriculum • Four Year Honors & AP Curriculum • Arts Academy • Accelerated Science Program, Engineering, Robotics • Freshmen Transition Program • 1:10 Student-Faculty ratio • Average Annual College Scholarship Awards total $4.5 million • 96% of graduates are pursuing Higher Education
113 St. Mary’s Place • Laurel, MD 20707 (301) 725-3228 • www.PallottiHS.org
Panther for a Day visits available • Schedule online today!
See our ad on page 9
4 years–8th grade
Severna Park, 410-647-2283
APPLY NOW FOR 2019-20
Committed to Excellence.
that promotes living faith, aca-
The Summit School
demic excellence, leadership,
Edgewater, 410-798-0005
and service.
1st grade–8th grade
See our ad on page 10
After School
St. Margaret’s Day School
Tuition: $30,700 thesummitschool.org The Summit School serves
Annapolis, 410-757-2333
children with dyslexia and
2 years–Kindergarten
other learning differences. For
stmargaretsdayschool.org
30 years, Summit has helped
See our ad on page 8
children become successful
St. Martin’s In-The-Field Episcopal School
learners. Our program incorporates: highly trained teachers, research-based instruction, hands-on multi-sensory learning
Severna Park, 410-647-7055
and low teacher-student ratios.
3 years–8th grade
See our ad on page 8
stmartinsmd.org See our ad on page 9
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Weems Creek Nursery School
CALVERT
Annapolis, 410-266-5522
The Calverton School
2 years–PreK
Huntintown, 410-535-0216
weemscreeknurseryschool.com
2.5 years–12th grade
See our ad on page 9
calvertonschool.org
BALTIMORE
Tidewater School
Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Schools Baltimore, 410-547-5369 2 years–12th grade archbalt.org/schools
Boys’ Latin School of Maryland Baltimore, 410-377-5192 Kindergarten–12th grade boyslatinmd.com
Baltimore, 410-732-6200 thecatholichighschool.org 9th–12th grade Tuition: $14,600/yr
3 years–5th grade thetidewaterschool.org
HOWARD Bethel Christian Academy Savage, 301-725-4673 3 years–8th grade bethelchristianacademy.com
St. John’s Parish Day School 3 years–5th grade stjohnspds.org
Kent School Chestertown, 410-778-4100
ity, college preparatory educa-
3 years–8th grade
tion, rooted in the Franciscan
kentschool.org
young women to academic
Radcliffe Creek School
excellence, to responsible lead-
Chestertown, 410-778-8150
ership, and to Christian commu-
Kindergarten-8th grade
nity service.
radcliffecreekschool.org
Gilman School
PRINCE GEORGE’S
Baltimore, 410-323-7284 5 years–12th grade gilman.edu
Lamb of God School Halethorpe, 410-242-4100 5 years–8th grade lambofgodschool.org
The Park School of Baltimore Baltimore, 410-339-7070 4 years–12th grade parkschool.net
www.weemscreeknurseryschool.com
Schedule a tour by calling 410.266.5522
Accepting applications for the 2019-2020 school year!
Schedule a tour today! P.S...Pre-K 4 coming soon!
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KENT COUNTY
Baltimore has provided a qual-
1939. Catholic High challenges
• Young 3s class • Young 4s class • PK class • STEAM class • Wednesdays at Weems
Ellicott City, 4104657644
The Catholic High School of
tradition for young women since
Motivating Minds
Belair Baptist Christian Academy Bowie, 301-262-0578 4 years–12th grade belairbaptistacademy.org
Bishop McNamara High School Forestville, 301-735-8401 9th–12th grade bmhs.org
Building confidence, compassion, and character...one student at a time.
Admissions Open Houses
Tuesday, March 12th . 5:00-7:00 PM Wednesday, March 13th . 9:00-11:00 AM
Educating ages 3 to 8th grade Discover St. Martin’s!
410.647.7055 • Severna Park • www.stmartinsmd.org
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P R I VAT E S C H O O L D I R E C T O R Y
The Catholic High School of Baltimore
Huntingtown, 4102570533
Best kept secret...
DeMatha Catholic High School
pallottihs.org Pallotti pursues its mission of
Hyattsville, 240-764-2200
promoting academic excel-
9th–12th grade
lence and building Christian
dematha.org
character in a small community atmosphere. The school
Elizabeth Seton High School
offers a challenging curriculum including a four-year honors
Bladensburg, 301-864-4532
program and a wide range of
9th–12th grade
AP courses. See our ad on page 8
Fairhaven School Upper Marlboro 301-249-8060
QUEEN ANNE’S
4 years–12th grade
The Gunston School
fairhavenschool.com
Centreville, 410-758-0620 9th–12th grade, gunston.org
Swing into an Open House!
P R I VAT E S C H O O L D I R E C T O R Y
January 30th • 9 am-12 pm & 7-8 pm Kindergarten information night • February 13th • 6:30 pm Preschool information night • February 20th • 6:30 pm
Welcome Wednesdays – Come Visit Us! Tours at 9:00 am 410.647.2283
www.stjohnspschool.org
Grace Christian School Bowie, 301-262-0158
Lighthouse Christian Academy
Kindergarten–8th grade
Stevensville, 410-643-3034
gcsbowie.org
4 years–8th grade lcacademy.org
Holy Trinity Episcopal Day School Bowie, Glenn Dale
Centreville, 410-758-2922
301-262-5355
9th grade-12th grade
3 years–8th grade
Wyeriverupperschool.org
htrinity.org
Riverdale Baptist School
One in Christ
Wye River Upper School
TALBOT The Country School
Upper Marlboro
Easton, 410-822-1935
301-249-7000
5 years–8th grade
3 years - 12th Grade
countryschool.org
rbschool.org
St. Vincent Pallotti High School
Saints Peter & Paul High School Easton, 410-822-2275
Laurel, 301-725-3228
9th grade–12th grade
9th–12th grade, After care
ssppeaston.org
Tuition: $15,200/yr
8080 New Cut Rd, Severn, MD 21144 www.archbishopspalding.org 410-969-9105
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preschool Directory D
Tuition: $254-$276/wk
an early childhood development
bright-beginning.com
preschool which provides a lov-
Bright Beginning provides qual-
ing and supportive environment
ity early education that exceeds
for young children, meeting them
MSDE standards and guidelines,
at their present levels of growth
offering full- and part-time care
and maturity; encouraging and
for children ages 2-5. We pro-
nurturing them in their physical,
eciding which preschool is best for your little
vide a curriculum that promotes
mental, emotional, social, and
ones can be daunting because preschool is your
fine and gross motor skills,
spiritual development.
child’s first formal school experience and you
cognitive development and
want it to be positive and instill an early love of learning. There are many choices in our region, and we have included as many as possible in the Preschool Directory
below. The schools listed offer programs for preschoolers, with some also offering kindergarten and higher grades. Schools with descriptions are advertisers and information is provided by the school. For more detailed information, visit ChesapeakeFamily.com/preschools.
social-emotional well-being for every child. See our ad on page 12
Calvary Center School
Creative Garden Nursery School and Kindergarten Crofton, 410-721-7711 2 years–Kindergarten Tuition: Varies
Annapolis, 410-268-3812
creativegardenschools.com
3 years–PreK-4
Since 1968, Creative garden-
calumc.org
Crofton has enjoyed the reputa-
Cape Kids’ Corner
tion of being one of the most highly qualified preschools/day
Annapolis, 410-757-2271
cares in the area. Licensed by
asburychristianpreschool.org
3 years–Kindergarten
MSDE, Creative Garden has a staff of educators with college
A Giants Preschool Edgewater, 443-764-1217
Bay Country Learning Center
capeumc.org
6 weeks–4 years
Annapolis, 410-974-6700
Chesapeake Montessori School
agiantspreschool.com
Infants-PreK4
Annapolis, 410-757-4740
Tuition: Varies
18 months–8th grade
baycountryclc.com
chesapeake-montessori.com
Annapolis Language School
Bay Country Learning Center
degrees chosen for their unique qualities and their specialties in early childhood education. See our ad on page 14
CrossRoads Child Development Center
Annapolis, 410-533-4209
creates a positive atmosphere for
2 years–5 years
the social, physical, emotional,
Colonial Nursery School
annapolislanguageschool.com
and intellectual development of
Annapolis, 410-266-8064
each child. We provide a learn-
2 years-PreK 5, Tuition: Varies
ing environment with challenging
Colonialnurseryschool.org
Annapolis, 410-263-8650
and firsthand experiences to
Colonial Nursery School, the
Edinboro Early School
2 years-8th grade
stimulate the child’s interest, curi-
Annapolis Cooperative, is a
Severna Park, 410-544-2476
st.annesschool.org
osity, and desire to learn
place of discovery and explora-
2 years–Kindergarten
See our ad on page 14
See our ad on page 12
tion. We value the children’s
Before & after care
ongoing adventures in learning
Tuition: Varies
and our commitment to them as
edinboroearlyschool.org
Annapolis Twos
Anne Arundel Community College Child Development Center Arnold, 410-777-2450 2–5 years aacc.edu/cdc
Asbury Community Christian Preschool and Clubhouse Arnold, 410-757-7113
Beth Shalom Preschool
Davidsonville, 410-798-5790 2 years-PreK-4 crossroadscdc.com
capable individuals is strong.
Four-year degreed teachers
Arnold, 410-757-0552
Come see how we reimagine
implement MSDE approved cur-
2 years–PreK
early learning.
riculum. Structured programs
annapolistemple.org
Bright Beginning Children’s Learning Center
Creative Beginnings Preschool
include language arts, math, music, science, art and social studies. Child Care Aware (mili-
Arnold, 410-647-9224
tary) approved. Playground time,
2 years-PreK4, Tuition: $225-
homework help, snack, crafts
Crownsville, 410-923-3192
$570/mo
and games in a safe, nurturing
Glen Burnie, 410-768-4526
creativebeginningspreschool.org
environment.
2 years–PreK-4
Creative Beginnings Preschool is
See our ad on page 12
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PRESCHOOL DIRECTORY
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY
2 years–PreK-4
2018 Best of Annapolis Award
Ages 6 weeks – 5 years old Loving & Nurturing Environment Approved MSDE Curriculum Spanish & Sign Language Call to schedule a tour
410-974-6700 · Baycountryclc.com
Naval Academy Primary School A student-centered,
developmentally appropriate curriculum, warm nurturing environment with class sizes averaging 12-18 students
PRESCHOOL DIRECTORY
Key School
Glen Burnie, 410-761-1118
2.5 years–12th grade
3 years–12th grade
Before & after care
granitebaptistschool.org
Tuition: $8,295–$28,350/yr
Grannie Annie’s Child Care & Learning Center
190 Admiral Cochrane Drive, Suite 190 · Annapolis, MD
• PreK- Fifth grade (must be 3 by Sept 1) • Special tuition for military families • AIMS accredited • Performing Arts, science labs, & foreign language curriculum naps.napschool.com | 410-757-3090 74 Greenbury Point Road, Annapolis
Two Convenient Locations! 867 Buttonwood Trail Crownsville, MD License# 130684
410-923-3192 Ages 2 - PreK Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks Small, Caring Environment Foreign Language Programs
Granite Baptist School
543 Old Stage Road Glen Burnie, MD License# 160256
410-768-4526
Bright-Beginning.com
380 Jumpers Hole Rd. Severna Park, MD
410-544-2476 ■ Childcare - age 2+ Pre-K Scholarships ■ Nursery School - age 3+ Available For Low ■ Pre-K - age 4+ Income Families on ■ Kindergarten - age 5+ Food Stamps or ■ Before & After Care - up to 7 Below 300% FPG ■ Talented & Gifted Programs
Annapolis, 410-263-9231
keyschool.org Key School engages children from 2.5 years of age through grade 12 in a progressive,
Pasadena, 410-255-0478
coeducational, college-pre-
Infants–5th grade
paratory, day program on its
Before & after care
picturesque 15-acre campus
Tuition: $97-$330/wk
located 4 miles from downtown
granniecare.com
Annapolis.
Cozy Care, Quality Education.
See our ad on Inside Front Cover
We have been providing child 15 years. MSDE approved cur-
Kneseth Israel Preschool
riculum for 3s and Pre-K. Before
Annapolis, 410-263-3924 x8
and After care, Pre-K through
2 years–PreK-5
5th, servicing Riviera Beach,
knesethisrael.org/
Sunset and Solley. Also offers
pre-school.html
care for Pasadena’s families for
full-day, all-summer camp.
Indian Creek School
London Towne Academy
Crownsville, 410-923-3660
Edgewater, 410-798-5128
2.9 years–12th grade
3 years–Kindergarten
Before & after care
londontowneacademy.org
Tuition: $2,700–$26,690/yr
should be engaging and chal-
Magothy Cooperative Preschool
lenging. Innovative teaching
Pasadena, 410-360-0292
based on educational research
2 years–PreK-4
combined with nurturing rela-
magothycooperative.org
indiancreekschool.org ICS believes that education
tionships and enrichment opporcreate a unique, remarkable
Monsignor Slade Catholic School
Pre-K through 12th grade col-
Glen Burnie, 410-766-7130
lege preparatory experience.
2 years - 8th grade
See our ad on page 35
msladeschool.com
Joy Kids Learning Center Edgewater, Mayo
Montessori International Children’s House
443-837-6001
Annapolis, 410-757-7789
joykidslearning.com
18 months–6th grade
tunities outside the classroom
Keenan Christian Learning Center
montessoriinternational.org
Pasadena, 410-544-3107
Naval Academy Primary School
2 years–PreK-4
Annapolis, 410-757-3090
keenanchristianlearn.com
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3 years–5th grade Before & after care Tuition: $7,414-$10,707/yr NAPS is a warm nurturing envi-
Severna Park United Methodist Church Nursery School
stjohnspschool.org At St. John the Evangelist School, a Roman Catholic, parish school,
St. Martin’s Lutheran School Annapolis, 410-269-1955
Severna Park, 410-987-8339
our faculty and staff work togeth-
3 years-8th grade
ronment that is open to military
3 years–PreK-4
er to develop each child to the
stmartinsonline.org
families and the Annapolis com-
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best of her/his ability, spiritually,
munities. We have small class
nursery-school
academically, artistically, socially
sizes and an inviting school house that stimulates children’s abilities to grow and mature intellectually, physically, emotionally and socially.
and physically in a nurturing
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3 years–PreK-4
Nichols-Bethel United Methodist Preschool
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Ss Constantine & Helen School
Tree of Life Preschool Annapolis, 410-266-6006
environment that promotes living
3–5 years
faith, academic excellence, lead-
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ership, and service. See our ad on page 10
St. Margaret’s Day School
Weems Creek Nursery School Annapolis, 410-266-5522 2 years–PreK weemscreeknurseryschool.com
2 years–Kindergarten
Tuition: $3,800-$5,500/yr
Annapolis, 410-573-2078
Before & after care
Weems Creek’s mission is to pro-
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2 years-PreK- 4
Tuition: $2,200-$7,400/yr
vide an enriching group experi-
pre-school/
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stmargaretsdayschool.org
ence for each child entrusted to
St. Margaret’s Day School pro-
us, promoting their social, emo-
vides children with an opportu-
tional, physical, and academic
nity to learn about themselves
growth. We strive to provide
Annapolis, 410-974-1994
and the world around them. The
a setting that recognizes each
Odenton, 410-296-4880
2 years–PreK-5
school exposes children to learn-
child’s uniqueness and inherent
Infants–6 years
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ing experiences and gives them
curiosity, as well as encourages
ample opportunity to explore,
a love of learning.
experiment, create and feel suc-
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Odenton, 410-674-2272 3 years–Pre-K
Play and Learn Annapolis, 410-263-4029 Crownsville, 410-987-3312
St. Andrew by the Bay Preschool
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Right Start Academy Gambrills, 410-923-7575
St. Anne’s School of Annapolis Annapolis, 410-263-8650
2–5 years
2 years – 8th Grade
rightstartacademy.org
Before and After Care
cessful. See our ad on page 8
Woods Child Development Center
StAnnesSchool.org
St. Martin’s in-the-Field Episcopal School
Millersville, 410-923-1171
We are a candidate school for
Severna Park, 410-647-7055
Nurturing and educating young
5 years–12th grade
the International Baccalaureate
3 years-8th grade
children since 1954 through full-
(IB) Primary and Middle Years
Before & after care
day child care, preschool classes
Programme and we share a com-
Tuition: $2,800-$11,800/yr
and summer camps. Low student
mon philosophy with IB World
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to professional staff ratio. Music/
Schools — a commitment to
St. Martin’s Episcopal School
chapel classes. Drama for 4 yr
Edgewater, 410-266-0952
uphold the teaching and learn-
serves the community by edu-
olds. Tours offered Mondays and
3 years-8th grade
ing of a diverse and inclusive
cating children in a learning
Thursdays.
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community of students by deliv-
environment marked by worship,
ering challenging, high quality
diversity, respect and service.
programs.
Our coeducational Episcopal
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school is committed to develop-
Rockbridge Academy
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Saint Andrew’s Day School
Severn School Severna Park, 410-647-7700
Tuition: $3,575 - $19,995/yr
3 years–12th grade
ing the potential of each indi-
severnschool.com At Severn we feel socialization and “Learning by Doing” are key
St. John the Evangelist School Severna Park, 410-647-2283
components of a young learner’s
4 years–8th grade
first school experience.
Before & after care
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Tuition: $7,875/yr
vidual to live a creative, humane and compassionate life. See our ad on page 9
Severna Park, 410-647-9168 2 years-PreK-4, Tuition: Varies woodscdc.org
BALTIMORE AREA Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Schools Baltimore, 410-547-5369 2 years–12th grade archbalt.org/schools
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Bryn Mawr Little School
Columbia Academy
Baltimore, 410-323-8826
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2 months–Kindergarten
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brynmawrschool.org
Friends School of Baltimore Baltimore, 410-649-3211 4 years–12th grade friendsbalt.org
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Joy in Learning Columbia, 410-740-2999 Infants–PreK-5 joyinlearningchildcare.com
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY
Baltimore, 410-339-7070
Belair Cooperative Nursery School
4 years–12th grade
Bowie, 301-464-5782
parkschool.net
belaircoop.org
Roland Park Country School
St. Matthew’s Early Education Center
Baltimore, 410-323-5500
Bowie, 301-464-1813
3 years–12th grade
2 years-Kindergarten
rpsc.org
Tuition: $205-$1,200
CALVERT COUNTY Calvert Nursery School
stmatthewseec.org We are open 7 a.m.-6 p.m. year-round for child care, with an additional enrichment camp for ages 7-9. The EEC is accred-
Prince Frederick, 410-535-0577
ited and licensed by MSDE and
3 years–PreK-4
has been nurturing young fami-
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lies since 1965.
Imagine Nations Early Learning Center
QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY
Owings, 410-286-3300
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Noah’s Ark Learning Center Inc.
Christ Episcopal Church Day School Stevensville, 410643-8248 cecds.org 3 years–Pre-K
Huntingtown, 4104145084
Tuition: $2,084–$6,000/yr
Infants–5 years
Kent Island’s original preschool
noahsarklearningcenter.com
was founded in 1971 and has
HOWARD COUNTY Childtime Preschool
been providing a fun, safe, nurturing learning environment for 47 years. We offer a challenging curriculum that includes
Columbia, Ellicott City, Largo,
mindfulness, English language
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social studies, music, art, cre-
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ative movement and Christian education.
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child care Directory S earching for child care can be stressful. You want to know that your precious little ones are well cared for and happy—and that their care fits
within your budget, location and other needs. Luckily, there’s help for your search. The Maryland Family
Network’s LOCATE: Child Care is a free referral service with detailed information on regulated child care in Maryland. Trained referral specialists help identify care
Grannie Annie’s Child Care & Learning Center
activities. Small classes with an excellent student/staff ratio.
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Y in Central Maryland
Providing care for infants through
Programs in elementary schools
school age since 2003. Cozy
located in Annapolis, Linthicum,
care, quality education. Also
Glen Burnie, Jessup, Millersville,
offers full-day summer camp for
Pasadena, and Laurel.
the entire summer with an out-
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side activity daily and field trips.
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Pasadena, 410-255-0478
Before & After school programs
Woods Child Development Center
are at elementary schools and the Y in Pasadena. Children can
Severna Park, 410-647-9168
unwind from the school day, play
options based on your personal preferences, including
woodscdc.org
with friends, finish homework,
program type, location and cost. Check it out at
We are devoted to each child’s
eat a healthy snack and more.
marylandfamilynetwork.org. Other child care programs
social, emotional, physical,
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cognitive and spiritual growth
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Baltimore, 410-659-7701
Calvert County The Promise Resource Center
marylandfamilynetwork.org
Charlotte Hall, 310-290-0040
Arundel Child Care Connections
Howard County Child Care Resource Center
Annapolis, 410-222-1712
Columbia, 410-313-1940
Baltimore City Child Care Resource Center
Prince George’s Child Resource Center
Baltimore, 410-685-5150
Largo, 301-772-8420
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Towson, 443-900-6458
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Campers at Annapolis Area Christian School don't have giant sharks watching them in the water, but they do have lifeguards and camp counselors nearby serving as extra sets of eyes.
Avoiding camp calamities Questions to ask to make sure your kids have a safe summer B Y D AV I D GREISMAN
T
eresa Favero’s 7-year-old son left camp last summer with an adult who didn’t have permission to take him. Fortunately, the adult was someone the family knew. But
the possible nightmare scenario led them to think more about where their kids would spend their summers.
“You’re leaving your kids with people you’ve never met before, and
hoping and praying that they come back to you safe and sound at the end of the day,” says Favero, of Columbia. Finding the right camp for your children involves much more than learning what they’ll be doing and where. There are other questions that should be asked—questions that will let you know how prepared camps are to keep worst-case scenarios from happening, and how ready they are to respond just in case they do. Here are four of the most important questions to ask before choosing a camp for your child this summer.
1. Is your camp certified? In Maryland, a camp certified by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene meets the minimum standards for hiring camp staff, keeping kids safe, and handling injuries and other serious situations. “They’re very thorough,” says Michael Strawbridge, co-owner of Bayside Summer Camp in Annapolis, of the DHMH certification guidelines. Many camp directors, however, say they seek to go above and beyond the state minimums to keep campers as safe as possible. Some even strive for more stringent accreditation by the American
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Camp Association.
“Accreditation ensures that camps have voluntarily met up to 300
including ropes courses, horseback riding and time in the water.
health and safety standards in a peer review,” says Tom Rosenberg,
Lifeguards must be on-site by the water. At many camps, counselors
the organization’s president and CEO. “It is the best way for parents
are assigned to provide extra sets of eyes when kids are in the water.
to know that camps have committed to the safety of their campers and staff.” The ACA’s standards include counselor-to-camper ratios,
“We have a much smaller ratio when they’re at the pool,” says Kelly Bryant, summer camp program director for Indian Creek School in Crownsville. “We are very diligent about watching the children.”
background checks, and emergency plans and protocol, among
other areas. Camps must provide documentation to prove they meet
4. What happens in case of bad weather?
the standards.
Rain can put a damper on summer activities, but warmer temperatures also mean a chance of severe weather. Many camps
2. What happens if my child gets hurt? Bruises, bumps, cuts and scrapes are bound to happen. Your child’s camp should be ready to handle those with ease. The
not only have policies in place, but also run drills to ensure staff and campers know where to go in case of dangerous weather. “We had a tornado warning and were able to quickly secure and
camp also should know what to do in case of rare—and far more
account for all our campers in the specified locations of our different
worrisome—emergencies.
buildings,” says Josiah Wolf, camp director for the Annapolis Area
“We have staff-wide CPR and First Aid training,” says Tara
Christian School. “Pre-camp training and running drills with our
Peddicord, spokesperson for Camp Wabanna in Annapolis. “Even
campers for these scenarios enable our staff to act quickly and
those who are not professional rescuers also have those basic skills.”
calmly.”
You’ll want to know what kinds of injuries require contacting
These are important questions to ask, but other topics not related
parents immediately—after calling 911, that is—and if parents will
to safety also matter. Parents should want their camps to be ready for
be notified verbally or in writing by the end of the day for less severe
the worst while also focusing on what they do best.
injuries. Camps also should have policies regarding allergies and medications.
“The only way kids can really have fun and enjoy camp is to have those safety precautions in effect from day one,” Peddicord says.
Camps tend to have extended orientations and training sessions well before the first day for their entire staff, according to directors. They go over protocol for responding to situations, and some camps practice specific scenarios. “We had a girl who hit her head while trying to do a handstand in the pool,” says Katy Stratchko, who runs Camp Sport Fit in Bowie.
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“My counselors are trained to recognize [signs of] concussions. We knew to take her to a dark room, keep totally quiet, call an ambulance right away and then call her parents.”
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“Our program has college students and even high school youth work with us over the summer, but we also like to let parents know that there is a nice blend of teachers and youth development professionals who work with us as well,” says Lana Smith, vice president of youth and family experience for Y in Central Maryland. “Young folks are great with kids, but they’ve not had that handson experience that teaches them how to be prepared for the unexpected.” It’s also important to ask about the camper-to-staff ratio. Several camp directors say they seek to do better than the state minimum,
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which can vary depending on things like the campers’ ages, the size of the group and the type of activity. Doing so allows a staff member to peel off if necessary and help (or discipline) a camper without endangering the others. Parents should also ask about safety practices for other activities,
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camp Directory F or many kids, some type of camp program makes
up a portion of their summer. Campers can explore a range of activities in a general camp program or
specialize in areas ranging from art and music to sports
and adventure to math and history. The following camps are in Maryland unless otherwise noted. Programs with descriptions are advertisers. For more day camp and
CAMP DIRECTORY
overnight camps, visit ChesapeakeFamily.com/camps.
DAY CAMPS
parties, summer art camps, work-
Annapolis Area Christian School Summer Programs
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shops, edibleArt and more.
Camp Summit
Severn, 410-519-5300
Edgewater, 410-798-0005
aacsonline.org/summer
thesummitschool.org
AACS Summer Programs are
Academic and recreational
innovative and provide children
summer program for children
growth opportunities in a fun,
entering grades 1-8 who are
safe and creative environment.
experiencing difficulty in reading, written expression, math or
Annapolis Recreation & Parks Summer Camps Annapolis, 410-263-7958 annapolis.gov/recreation
organizational skills. The morning is devoted to academics; afternoons include fun recreational activities.
Weekly themed activities, swim-
Camp Wabanna
ming, sports, field trips, arts and
Edgewater, 410-798-0455
crafts, and outside play.
campwabanna.org
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A fun-filled, action-packed, Christ-centered camp located on
Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks Annapolis, 410-222-7300
the Chesapeake Bay. See our ad on Back Cover
Colonial Adventures at Historic London Town & Gardens
aacounty.org/recparks
Artworks Studio Severna Park, 410-271-3343
Edgewater, 410-222-1919
artworksstudio.info
historiclondontown.com
Artworks Studio encourages
after-school art classes, a home
Edinboro Early School Summer Program
school art program, birthday
Severna Park, 410-544-2476
kids to develop their full creative potential through art. Offers
edinboroearlyschool.org
pallottihs.org
Running for nine weeks, we
Pallotti High School Summer
feature a single, multifaceted
Camps are designed to help kids
topic and culminate with a lun-
stay active, have fun while learn-
cheon program for children ages
ing new things, and gain skills
2 to 2nd grade. Weekly “water
to build self-confidence. We offer
days” and two weeks of optional
baseball, basketball, cheerlead-
swim lessons.
ing, football, lacrosse, soccer,
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softball, speed & agility, volley-
Grannie Annie’s Summer Program
ball, science and visual arts. See our ad on page 8
Full-day summer camp for school-
Peabody Preparatory Summer Programs
agers for the entire summer with
Baltimore, Towson, and
daily outside activities. Local
Annapolis, 667-208-6640
field trips include swimming,
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Pasadena, 410-255-0478 granniecare.com
bowling, skating, yoga, movies, field trip every other week during
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the summer.
Severna Park, 443-597-7173
library and park. We do a big
Holy Trinity Episcopal Day School Summer Camp
smartfitkidsacademy.com Keep your child’s academic mind fresh during summer break with exciting field trips and fun edu-
Bowie, 301-464-3215
cational and physical activities
hrtrinity.org
every day.
Thematic and specialized ses-
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sions provide fun through a myriad of activities in a safe
Camp SPRFC
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Millersville
sports, academics, water fun,
Ages 5-12, Before & after care
creative arts and music.
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Naptown Sings!
packed day of swimming, out-
Annapolis, 410-279-3208
side games, team sports, indoor
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fitness games, team building
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activities, and arts & crafts.
Camp is a fun and educational summer camp for kids who are
Summer at Key
interested in music. Students
Annapolis, 410-263-9231
learn to sing and become intro-
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duced to guitar, piano, or world
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drumming. They make friends, play games, and will have an all around musical good time!
Pallotti High School Summer Camps
Weber’s Bulldog Basketball Camp Annapolis, 410-360-4451 webersbulldogbasketball.com This is a fundamentals camp
Laurel, 301-725-3228
where campers can implement
Ages 6-14, After Care
their skills in 3 competitive
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Arnold, Pasadena
1 fundamental a day. Guest
Mercersburg Academy Summer Programs
410-544- 2525
Mercersburg, Pa,
grams are designed to challenge
speakers include former Div. 1
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every child in a safe, supportive,
College, NBA players. Boys and
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mercersburgsummer.com
and fun environment. Our camp-
Girls ages 5-14. All skill levels
its best. Choose from indoor, out-
welcome!
door and nature settings. Play,
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discover, create, make friends
Camp Hidden Meadows
and more. Register online at
Bartow, W.Va., 800-600-4752
ymarylandcamp.org.
camphiddenmeadows.com
OVERNIGHT CAMPS
Camp Rim Rock
games per day. Each camper is placed on a team with 3 games a day, 1 contest a day, and
Woods Child Development Center Severna Park, 410-647-9168 woodscdc.org Woods has a school-year preschool program and a year-
Y in Central Maryland
Camp Wabanna Edgewater, 410-798-0455
We believe that today’s campers are tomorrow’s leaders. Our progressive, camper-centered pro-
ers make friends, learn new skills, build self-confidence, and gain a sense of independence in our camp community.
Y in Central Maryland
Yellow Spring, WV,
The Y in Arnold,
347-RIM-ROCK
The Y in Pasadena,
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Camp Whippoorwill in
round child care program for
campwabanna.org
ages 2-4 plus summer camp
A fun-filled, action-packed,
for ages 3-5. Lead teachers are
RVR
Christ-centered camp located on
Manchester, 443-712-1010
410-437-2525
degreed in early childhood edu-
the Chesapeake Bay. Activities
rivervalleyranch.com
ymaryland.org
cation or a related field. Music
include sailing, rock climbing
and chapel classes weekly;
wall, high ropes course, tubing/
drama class for 4s. Best staff to
banana boat, and a 50-foot
student ratio.
giant swing.
South Mountain YMCA – Camp Conrad Weiser
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Reinholds, Pa, 610-670-2267
and more. Register online at
Ages 7-15, smymca.or
ymarylandcamp.org.
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Five Classic Mountain resorts for Families by Katie Riley 20 • BIG BOOK FOR FAMILIES 2019 • ChesapeakeFamily.com
A
few years ago, weary from the non-stop pace of
again in a setting that builds wonderful memories of a special time
Disney-style vacations, my family and I set out for the
together. For parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, a vacation at a
Allegheny Mountains of Virginia, searching for peace,
historic resort gives them a chance to share their memories of growing
quiet, and character-free fun. At the Homestead Resort
up with their children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews in a way
in Hot Springs, Virginia, we hiked, fished and discovered the most
that the younger travelers can relate to and experience in a fun way,”
pleasurable way to pass an evening was rocking on the porch, chilled
says Larry Horwitz, executive director of Historic Hotels of America
by crisp mountain air. We ate dinner in the main dining room and
and Historic Hotels Worldwide.
watched families dance to a live orchestra, as guests have been doing for the past hundred years. Classic mountain resorts like the Homestead and Skytop Lodge in the Poconos are still enticing families with their storied histories, grand
“Best of all,” Horwitz says, “the historic resort is one history class where you can sleep through and still learn about the heritage and culture of our nation’s past.” Hike for miles, leap into a glacial-fed lake, or treat your family to
architecture and timeless activities. In fact, historic destinations are
ballroom dancing lessons, like those offered at the Mountain Lake
experiencing resurgence in popularity for families hoping to connect in
Lodge, the original filming location for the movie "Dirty Dancing." Read
a meaningful environment.
on to discover five classic mountain resorts where the gorgeous scenery
“Historic resorts give families the chance to get to know each other
and old-fashioned fun continue to attract generations of families.
We hiked, fished and discovered the most pleasurable way to pass an evening was rocking on the porch. Mountain Lake Lodge Ever wonder if the resort in the movie "Dirty Dancing" was real? Well, it is, and you can stay there. Just twenty minutes from Blacksburg, Virginia and Virginia Tech, lies the Mountain Lake Lodge. Built in 1936, the secluded mountain resort looks much the same as it did in the movie. You can stay in the main stone lodge where rooms lack televisions so families can reconnect without distraction, or book one of the front lawn cabins, like the Virginia Cottage, also known as ‘Baby’s Cabin.’ The hotel offers 23 miles of hiking and biking trails and an adventure center with an extensive zip line course. Farm-to-table cuisine reigns at Harvest, the resort’s acclaimed restaurant. Or you can unwind at the Tavern, a casual restaurant with a cozy stone fireplace. For true movie buffs, visit during one of the resort’s four-times-a-year “Dirty Dancing Weekends” when the hotel is transformed into Kellerman’s, movie scenes are reenacted by professional dancers, ballroom dancing lessons are offered, and the film is screened round the clock. 115 Hotel Circle, Pembroke, Va. 540-626-7121 mtnlakelodge.com Rates from $150
Distance from Annapolis: 5.5 hours
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The Homestead Established in 1766 as a wooden hotel for homesteaders, the Homestead is known as ‘America’s First Resort.’ The Homestead has hosted 23 U.S. presidents, including Thomas Jefferson, who was drawn to the area’s natural hot springs. Today, the Homestead is a grand resort with 483 rooms and suites and a world-class spa with the same natural hot springs that first lured our nation’s founders. Take a hike on the cascades trail through the Allegheny Mountains past a series of waterfalls or learn the ancient sport of falconry. Spend the afternoon fly-fishing with an Orvis-trained guide or take a horse-drawn carriage ride up the mountain. The resort’s impressive pool complex promises hours of refreshment along with the hotel’s historic indoor pool (built in 1904), fed by naturally warm mineral water. The main dining room with live music offers fine dining with a nostalgic air, while casual options like Martha’s Market and Sam Snead’s Tavern have everything from sandwiches to ribs for the hungry family after a day spent exploring the mountain. 7696 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs, Va. 800-838-1766 omnihotels.com/hotels/homestead-virginia Rates from $175
Distance from Annapolis: 4 hours, 15 minutes
Skytop Lodge Skytop Lodge in the Pocono Mountains has been operating since 1928. Nestled at the base of the West Mountain, the Dutch Colonial style manor house overlooks pristine Skytop Lake. The Manor House has 124 recently renovated rooms and there are 12 four-bedroom cottages on the property. Dining is a treat at Skytop— from the casual Lakeview restaurant to the nostalgic Tea Room, designed to resemble a corner drugstore. Families can swim in the lake or in the indoor or outdoor pools, or spend a day canoeing, hiking, skeet shooting or golfing. Challenge your crew to a game of archery tag, a family-friendly game with foam-tipped arrows. No visit to Skytop would be complete without participating in the resort’s signature ‘Grand March,’ during which guests parade through the hotel to the live music of the Doug Smith Orchestra, a tradition dating back to the 1940s. One Skytop Lodge Road, Skytop, Pa. 844-840-7011 skytop.com Rates from $200
Distance from Annapolis: 4 hours
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Mohonk Mountain Resort Mohonk Mountain Resort, a castle-style Victorian hotel in the Hudson River Valley, lies just 90 minutes north of New York City. The Smiley family opened Mohonk Mountain Resort in 1869 and fourth and fifth-generation family members still manage the hotel today. Designated a national historic landmark, Mohonk is surrounded by 4,400 acres of natural forest and has 85 miles of hiking trails just outside the hotel’s entrance. Accommodations feature authentic Victorian décor with views over the valley or Lake Mohonk. Activities range from culinary classes to rock climbing and canoeing, but it’s the kids’ program that keeps families returning year after year. The award-winning program includes lake activities like fishing and swimming, art classes and nature programs—all included in the nightly rate. As an all-inclusive resort, rates at Mohonk include three gourmet meals a day, afternoon tea, cookies, the kids’ program and most activities. 1000 Mountain Rest Road, New Paltz, N.Y. 844-207-8372 mohonk.com From $500 (includes three meals a day, afternoon tea, cookies, activities and kids’ program.)
Distance from Annapolis: 5 hours
Mt. Washington Hotel Families have been coming to the Mt. Washington Hotel since 1902, when it first opened near Mt. Washington in New Hampshire. Boasting spectacular views of the White Mountains, the hotel’s 200 rooms and suites have hosted three presidents and Thomas Edison. The hotel has undergone extensive renovations and is now owned by Omni resorts. Outdoor activities like hiking, mountain biking and fly-fishing are the main draw, but you can also indulge in the hotel’s 25,000 square-foot spa after a day playing 18 holes on the golf course. Kids will enjoy spending the afternoon tubing down the Ammonoosuc River or taking a trip to the top of the mountain on the historic Cog Railway. Older kids seeking thrills will love the Bretton Woods canopy tour, one of the longest zip line courses in the country, that flies over sky bridges, treetops and scenic Rosebrook canyon. Dining ranges from the formal main dining room, to the Cave, a renovated historic speakeasy. 310 Mount Washington Hotel Road, Bretton Woods, N.H. 603-278-1000 omnihotels.com/hotels/bretton-woods-mount-washington Rates from $200
Distance from Annapolis: 9 hours
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xploring different activities and developing new skills is part of growing up. After-school enrichment classes provide opportunities for kids
to try something new or hone their talents. The following enrichment programs are advertisers. Information is from the organizations. For details and additional programs, visit ChesapeakeFamily.com/afterschoolprograms.
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Annual Fun Planner
rom seasonal festivals to special holidays to unique celebrations that showcase this area’s character and culture, families in Central Maryland will find special activities all year long. Here’s a list of some of our favorite special activities during the year, organized by season. Be sure to check our online calendar for more fun things to do daily, and our seasonal event listings online to make sure you don’t miss the best family-friendly events this area has to offer.
SPRING: MARCH–MAY Annapolis St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Irish Week Parade with marching bands, bagpipes and floats, and associated events. facebook.com/nappadparade Oyster Roast and Sock Burning Sock burning party with live music and oyster roast. Annapolis Maritime Museum. amaritime.org Annapolis Film Festival Multi-day event with films, discussions and special events. Various Annapolis locations. annapolisfilmfestival.com Maryland Day Celebration Events celebrate the founding of Maryland and showcase the area’s history. Southern Anne Arundel County and Annapolis. marylandday.org National Cherry Blossom Festival Multi-week festival celebrating the cherry
trees. Includes a parade, kite festival, performances, street festival and other activities. Washington, D.C. nationalcherryblossomfestival.org Light City Baltimore Multi-day event featuring illuminated art, entertainment and kids activities. Baltimore Inner Harbor. lightcity.org Annapolis Book Festival Activities, presentations, book sale, and author meetings. The Key School, Annapolis. keyschool.org/community/ annapolis-book-festival Chesapeake Family LIFE Summer Camp & Activities Fairs Representatives from day camps, overnight camps and summer programs plus activities and giveaways. Annapolis and Brooklyn Park. ChesapeakeFamily. com/campfair St. John’s v. USNA Croquet Match The “Johnnies” and the “Mids” vie for the annual croquet title while guests enjoy a
lawn party. St. John’s College Campus, Annapolis. sjc.edu Celtic Festival and Highland Gathering Music and dance, Celtic market and competitions. Jefferson Park and Museum, St. Leonard. cssm.org/festival Solomons Maritime Festival Antique boat show, crab picking and oyster shucking, music, demonstrations and more. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. calvertmarinemuseum.com Chestertown Tea Party Re-enactment of colonial uprising plus Colonial parade, street party, raft race, street performances, colonial crafts, food, wine and craft beer tasting. Historic Chestertown. chestertownteaparty.org Naptown barBAYq Festival Music, food and barbecue competition plus kids area. Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, Crownsville. abceventsinc.com/naptown-barbayq
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Blue Angels Air Show Blue Angels flight demonstrations over Annapolis as part of USNA Commissioning Week events. Naval Academy and downtown Annapolis. usna.edu OTHER SPRING EVENTS Find more St. Patrick’s Day events, Easter activities and more spring fun at ChesapeakeFamily.com/spring SUMMER: JUNE–AUGUST Bowiefest Local bands, games, rides, arts and crafts fair, food, home expo and more. Allen Poind Park, Bowie. cityofbowie.org/783/bowiefest Eastport A Rockin’ Bands, vendors, food and kids area. Back Creek and Second Street, Annapolis. eastportarockin.com Tidewater Archaeology Weekend Help uncover the past at one of the bestpreserved colonial sites in the nation. Historic St. Mary’s City, St. Marys City. hsmcdigshistory.org Annapolis Arts and Wine Festival Arts and crafts, Maryland wines to sample, kids activities, entertainment and music. Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis. annapolisartsandwinefestival.com Annapolis Irish Festival Irish music, food, activities and more plus an area for kids. Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, Crownsville. annapolisirishfestival.com Smithsonian Folklife Festival Two-week living cultural heritage celebration with music, dance, food and more. National Mall, D.C. festival.si.edu Artscape Three-day free arts festival featuring visual and performing arts, fashion, hands-on projects, children’s entertainers and more. Baltimore. artscape.org
July Fourth Celebrations Fireworks and celebrations in several towns and D.C. Find complete listings at ChesapeakeFamily.com/july-4 Great Chesapeake Balloon and Wine Festival Hot air balloon displays and rides, kids zone, food trucks, crafts, wine and more. Triple Creek Winery, Cordova. greatchesapeakeballoonfestival.com Rotary Crab Feast All-you-can-eat and drink crab feast. Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis. annapolisrotary.org Navy Fan Fest Meet players, get autographs, and enjoy inflatable games and music. Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis. navysports.com Maryland State Fair Rides, games, food, exhibits, concerts and more. Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium. marylandstatefair.com County Fairs Entertainment, 4-H and livestock shows, exhibits, games, rides and more. Howard County Fair in August; Anne Arundel County and Calvert County Fairs in September; and others. OTHER SUMMER EVENTS Find more summer fun at ChesapeakeFamily.com/summer FALL: SEPTEMBER–NOVEMBER Maryland Renaissance Festival English village with shows, games, attractions and more. Crownsville. rennfest.com PaddleFest Tours of Spa Creek, exhibits and activities focused on restoring local waterways, food and beverages. spacreek.net Maryland Seafood Festival Seafood, demonstrations, competitions, music, crab derby and more. Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis. mdseafoodfestival.com
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Artsfest Art, performances, kids activities, food, drinks and more. Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, Solomons. annmariegarden.org Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival Celebration honors and recognizes African culture and people including Kunta Kinte, a slave brought to Annapolis. City Dock, Annapolis. kuntakinte.org Harry Potter Festival Magic, trivia, quidditch games, a scavenger hunt, costume contest and more. Chestertown. chestertownhpfest.org Patuxent River Appreciation Day Boat-building, canoe rides and harbor cruises, demonstrations, wine tasting, music and more. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. calvertmarinemuseum.com Downrigging Weekend Ships, schooners and wooden boats join the schooner Sultana in Chestertown for dock tours, public sails, performances, dock dog competition and other activities. Chestertown. sultanaeducation.org Patuxent Wildlife Festival Animals, children’s crafts, tram tours and more. National Wildlife Visitor Center, Laurel. fws.gov/refuge/patuxent American Indian Festival Music, dancing, storytelling, demonstrations and more showcasing Native American Culture. Patuxent River Park, Upper Marlboro. pgparks.com Maritime Republic of Eastport’s Tug of War Tug of war across Spa Creek pits Annapolis and Eastport with team competitions. Eastport and Annapolis City Dock. themre.org Fall Festivals, Haunted Houses and Halloween Events For information about haunted houses, pumpkin patches and fall festivals see ChesapeakeFamily.com/Fall
Grand Illuminations and Tree Lightings Lightings of town and attraction Christmas trees in November. Visit ChesapeakeFamily.com/holiday-lights OTHER FALL EVENTS Find more fall events at ChesapeakeFamily.com/fall WINTER: DECEMBER–FEBRUARY Midnight Madness Stores stay open late for holiday shopping, entertainment, snacks and drinks. Downtown Annapolis, downtownannapolispartnership.org/ midnight-madness, and in Historic Ellicott City, visitellicottcity.com Gingerbread House Show and Contest Enter and/or vote for your favorite gingerbread houses. Darnall’s Chance House Museum, Upper Marlboro. History.pgparks.com B&O’s Magical Holiday Express Trains of all sizes, holiday festivities in the
roundhouse and children’s activities. B&O Railroad Museum, Baltimore. borail.org Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade Parade of boats illuminated with colored lights. Annapolis Harbor and Spa Creek. eastportyc.org Holiday Light Displays and Shows Several drive-through or walk-through holiday light displays celebrate the season. For complete listings and information, visit ChesapeakeFamily. com/holiday-lights National Menorah Lighting Music, latkes and donuts, games and lighting of the menorah. White House Ellipse, D.C. nationalmenorah.org Military Bowl & Parade Parade features the Budweiser Clydesdales. Football game between ACC and AAC teams. Downtown Annapolis and Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis. militarybowl.org
New Year’s Eve Celebrations Towns and attractions ring in the new year with special celebrations, often with early celebrations for families. Find listings at ChesapeakeFamily.com/ new-years Anne Arundel Child Care & Preschool Fair Child care and preschool representatives, seminars and exhibits. Westfield Annapolis Mall, Annapolis. ChesapeakeFamily.com/preschoolfair Polar Bear Plunge Plunge into the Chesapeake Bay and festival after. Raises money for Special Olympics Maryland. Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis. plungemd.com Other Winter Celebrations Find details about special events and celebrations for Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month and Valentine’s Day at ChesapeakeFamily.com/winter
For more information about day-today events visit us online at ChesapeakeFamily.com/Calendar
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Dining out When Your Family Has Food Allergies
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or want of a nail, a shoe was lost.” For Paul Antico, the old proverb went the other way. For want of a restaurant with allergy-friendly options for his family, AllergyEats was born. Paul Antico is the father of five children, three of whom have food allergies. Twenty-year-old Tucker has a tree nut allergy; 16-year-old Keegan is allergic to tree nuts, sesame and dairy (and also has eosinophilic esophagitis, an autoimmune disease in which, as a reaction to certain foods or allergens or to acid reflux, a white blood cell known as eosinophil builds up in the lining of the esophagus and can inflame or injure the esophageal tissue); and eight-year-old Bree, Antico’s youngest child, is allergic to egg.“AllergyEats really came about from our own frustrations with dining out and, frankly, the time it would take to find restaurants that really understood food allergies,” says Antico, who lives in Cohasset, Mass. The scope of the situation started to sink in for Antico one
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weekend in 2006 when his wife went away with their daughter Ashley on a trip, leaving him at home with Tucker and Keegan. “We went to eat out on Saturday night because my cooking is limited to breakfast,” Antico confesses. “All the places we usually [went to] that I knew we were comfortable with had long waits. We ended up driving around for two hours, the kids were so upset and hungry, and I’m frustrated because I just didn’t know where to go. We ended up at a small pizza joint that had egg-free pasta. I just kept thinking as I drove, ‘I wish there was a guide.’ ” For Antico, this was no idle wish. When he left his job as a financial analyst two years later, looking for a new direction and to de-stress, he began planning AllergyEats in earnest and, in early 2010, officially launched it. Today, AllergyEats is the largest online guide to allergy-friendly restaurants nationwide. The website and mobile app encompass large restaurant chains, small diners and everything in between. Users can search for restaurants by specific food allergy or intolerance and location; AllergyEats also provides live links to restaurant websites, online menus, restaurant ratings, a “Food for Thought” blog, and even a Disney World specific dining guide. “My goal is to alleviate a bit of the stress that often accompanies food allergies,” Antico writes on the site. “It will mean a lot to me if I can help a child enjoy a special birthday dinner in a restaurant, rather than just another hot dog somewhere easy.” —Joyce Heid
health care Directory Our Health Care Directory lists resources for every member of your family, from pediatricians and OB/Gyn practices to dentists and orthodontists to health care specialists and urgent care centers. Also visit ChesapeakeFamily.com/directories for additional information and ChesapeakeFamily.com/favoritedocs for parent-recommended doctors. Information is provided by the health care providers; those with descriptions are advertisers.
Arnold, 410-647-2600 annapollendocsportal.com
Allergy and Asthma Center
Baltimore, Bowie, Rockville 410-638-1999 premierallergist.com
Allergy and Asthma of Central Maryland Columbia, 410-730-6000 allergyasthmamaryland.com
Annapolis Allergy and Health Enhancement Center Annapolis, 410-224-5558 annapolisallergyandhealth.com
BIRTH CENTERS / MIDWIVES Anne Arundel Medical Center Women’s and Children’s Services Annapolis, 443-481-1000 aahs.org/women
Chesapeake Dental Arts
Arnold, 410-757-6200 chesdentalarts.com
Dr. John D. Ritter DMD and Dr. Jason Lee DDS Annapolis, 410-267-7901 johndritterdmd.com
Eastern Shore Dental Care BWMC
Allergy and Asthma Associates
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Glen Burnie, 410-787-4000 bwhealthservices.org/ womenshealth
Bay Area Midwifery
Annapolis, 410-573-1094 myaamg.org/bay-area-midwifery
Special Beginnings Birth and Women’s Center Arnold, 410-626-8982 specialbeginnings.com
DENTISTRY – GENERAL About Smiles Dentistry
Annapolis, 410-990-4700 aboutsmilesdentistry.com
Annapolis Comprehensive Dentistry
Annapolis, 410-266-6366 annapoliscompdentistry.com
Chambers Family Dentistry
Annapolis, 443-214-3119 chambersfamilydentistry.com You can trust the team of experienced dentists at Chambers
Chester, 443-249-8881 easternshoredentalcare.com
Edgewater Dental Arts
Edgewater, 410-956-3525 edgewaterdentalarts.com
Kathryn Ehmann and Associates Annapolis, 410-224-1105 ehmanndds.com
Kent Island Dentistry Stevensville, 410-643-5100 kentislanddentistry.com
Mitchell Dental Care Edgewater, 410-956-8380 mitchelldentalcare.com
Scott Finlay DDS and Associates Arnold, 443-276-4094 annapolissmiles.com
Scott M. Smith DDS Family Dentistry Annapolis, 410-626-9680 scottmsmithdds.com
Strong Smiles Dental Care
Waugh Chapel Dental Gambrills, 410-451-9600 waughchapeldental.com
DENTISTRY – ORTHODONTISTS All Smiles Orthodontics
Crofton, Edgewater, Severna Park, 855-862-5472 allsmilesorthodontics.com
Benkovich Orthondontics
Annapolis, 410-268-1700 Kent Island, 410-643-4499 drbenkovich.com
Berkinshaw Orthodontics
Annapolis, 410-266-8880 berkinshaworthodontics.com
Crofton Orthodontic Associates Gambrills, 410-721-3403 docrsmartin.com
Labbe Family Orthodontics
Annapolis, Bowie, Crofton, Greenbelt, 410-267-7300 labbefamilyortho.com
Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics Elkton, Forest Hill, Glen Burnie, Havre de Grace, Parkville 855-979-3366 mainstreetsmiles.com See our ad on page 34
Mairead O’Reilly and Associates
Annapolis, 410-266-0025 annapolisortho.com Dr. O’Reilly is a trusted, boardcertified professional with years of experience. She and her staff are committed to providing you with the highest quality orthodontic care in a warm and welcoming state-ofthe-art facility. See our ad on page 33
Edgewater, 410-956-4608 strongsmilesdental.com
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Orthodontists of Maryland
Glen Burnie, 410-761-6960 Reisterstown, 410-833-9330 orthodontistsofmaryland.com
Philbin and Reinheimer Orthodontics
Annapolis, Stevensville 410-774-5829 marylandbraces.com
Specialists in Orthodontics Maryland
Gambrills, 410-721-3403 specialistsinorthomd.com
DENTISTRY – PEDIATRIC Berry Children’s Dental Bowie, 301-383-0959 berrychildrendental.com
HSMCdigsHistory.org 240-895-4990
Chesapeake Pediatric Dental Group Abingdon/Bel Air 410-569-4300, Hanover, 410-799-0780 Perry Hall, 410-248-3384 chesapeakepediatricdental.com Our group helps address the special needs children have when it comes to compassionate, quality children’s dentistry. We try to give positive dental experiences and provide a loving, caring atmosphere where children are treated as individuals. See our ad on page 32
Kent Island Pediatric Dentistry
Stevensville, 410-604-2211 kipediatricdentistry.com Kent Island Pediatric Dentistry is committed to providing patients with experienced dental care in a fun, comfortable setting. We believe a partnership with parents encourages our patients to maintain an overall healthy and happy smile.
Margaret C. McGrath, DMD, MPH Stella Chukwu, DDS, MS
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Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics
Elkton, Forest Hill, Glen Burnie, Havre de Grace, Parkville 855-979-3366 mainstreetsmiles.com At Main Street, we make dental check-ups fun. Our doctors are all specialists and provide exceptional care while keeping your child happy. We make it affordable too by offering a variety payment options and accept most insurance plans. From first check-ups to braces, we make sure every experience results in a beautiful smile. See our ad on page 34
The Pediatric Dental Specialists Bowie, 301-262-0242 blwpds.com
Tooth Fairy Smiles
Annapolis, 410-897-1931 toothfairysmiles.com We care about children and appreciate the opportunity to apply our care, skills and years of professional experience. We offer a full array of pediatric dental services. See our ad on page 32
Tull, Behling, Decere Pediatric Dentistry Arnold, 410-757-5437 757kids.com
Vernon Pediatric Dentistry
Severna Park, 410-544-4888 vernonpediatricdentistry.com
DERMATOLOGY Annapolis Dermatology Associates
Annapolis, 410-224-2260 annapolisdermatology.com
Annapolis Dermatology Center Annapolis, 410-268-3887 adcdermdocs.com
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Anne Arundel Dermatology
Odenton, 1-833-GET-JHCP hopkinsmedicine.org/jhcp
Annapolis, Easton, Glen Burnie, Hagerstown, Kent Island, Leonardtown, Prince Frederick, 443-351-3376 aadermatology.com
MD Dermatology of Maryland Edgewater, 410-956-7777 mddermatology.com
FAMILY PRACTICE / INTERNAL MEDICINE Annapolis Family Medicine
Annapolis, 410-280-9500 annapolisfamilymedicine.org
Annapolis Integrative Medicine
Bay Crossing Family Medicine Arnold, 410-518-9808 baycrossingfamilymedicine.com
Maryland Primary Care Physicians Annapolis, Arnold, Bowie, Columbia, Pasadena, 410-255-2700 mpcp.com
Severna Park Medical Associates Severna Park, 410-544-5900 severnaparkdoc.com
South River Family Medicine Edgewater, 410-956-4911 southriverfm.com
HOSPITALS / MEDICAL CENTERS AAMC - Anne Arundel Medical Center Annapolis, 443-481-1000 aahs.org
Bay Community Health
West River, 410-867-4700 owensvillepc.com We offer Family and Internal Medicine and Behavioral Health Services. We accept Medicare, Medicaid, and most commercial insurance and health insurance eligibility and enrollment services available on-site. Spanish translator on staff. See our ad on page 33
Calvert Family Practice Associates
Prince Frederick, 410-535-4488 calvertfamilypractice.com
Crofton Internal Medicine
Gambrills, 410-451-7214 aahs.org
Johns Hopkins Community Physicians
Chester, 410-604-6560 aaphysicians.com
BWMC - Baltimore Washington Medical Center Glen Burnie, 410-787-4000 mybwmc.org
Calvert Memorial Hospital
Prince Frederick, 410-535-4000 calverthospital.org
Children’s National Health Center
Annapolis, 410-266-6582 Laurel, 240-568-7000 Upper Marlboro, 301-297-4000 childrensnational.org
University of Maryland Bowie Health Center Bowie, 301-262-5511 bowiehealthcampus.org
Easton, 410-822-1000 umem.org
LEARNING SPECIALIST The Summit School
Edgewater, 410-798-0005 thesummitschool.org Bright students with dyslexia and learning differences experience individualized instruction and a curriculum that allows them to succeed. An evidence-based, well-rounded curriculum taught by skilled and trained educators makes the program strong and unique. For families not enrolled at The Summit School, the Summit Resource Center offers diagnostic testing services, individual tutoring, summer programs, consultations and free workshops and seminars. See our ad on page 8
MENTAL HEALTH Amber Lassally LCSW-C LLC Arnold, 410-919-4904 amberlassally.com
Anchored Hope Therapy
Annapolis, 443-291-8090 anchoredhopetherapy.com Anchored Hope Therapy, LLC supports children, families, individual and couples in managing anxiety and depression, coping with traumatic events and utilizing evidence supported therapies to meet the needs of each individual. Our clinicians are highly trained with a specialty area of focus to support clients. In-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield Plans.
Edgewater Psychotherapy
Edgewater, 410-970-4917 edgewaterpsychotherapy.com
Oasis - The Center for Mental Health Annapolis, 410-571-0888 oasismentalhealth.net
Sheppard Pratt Health System 410-938-3000 sheppardpratt.org
OBSTERICS AND GYNECOLOGY Annapolis OB-GYN Associates Annapolis, 410-573-9530 annapolisobgyn.com
Baltimore Washington Medical Center Women’s Health Associates Hanover, 410-553-8260 bwhealthservices.com/ womenshealth
Calvert OB/GYN
Prince Frederick, 410-535-5610
Chesapeake Women’s Care
Annapolis, 410-571-9700 chesapeakewomenscare.com
Comprehensive Gynecology Center Gambrills, 410-451-0076 compgyncenter.com
Premier Ob/Gyn Odenton, 301-352-4007 premierobgynllc.com
Womankind OB/GYN Associates Columbia, 410-997-6464 womankindobgyn.com
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Blossom Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Davidsonville, 240-421-3154 blossomOT.com
Annapolis, Glen Burnie and
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Annapolis, 410-266-3613 annapolisintegrativemedicine.com
Kent Island Primary Care
University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton
Therapy Solutions for Children
Bayside Pediatrics
OPHTHALMOLOGISTS / OPTOMETRISTS
Davidsonville, 410-721-0800 drschniedermd.com
Anne Arundel Eye Center
Chesapeake Pediatrics
Severna Park, 410-421-8920 ots4children.com
D. James Kalliongis, MD Samantha E. Hoffman, CPNP Jaime A. Schell, CPNP 165 Log Canoe Circle, Suite E Stevensville 410-643-1000 BayAreaPediatrics.net
Annapolis, 410-224-2010 annearundeleyecenter.com
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Chesapeake Eye Care and Laser Center Annapolis, 877-374-2020 chesapeakeeyecare.com
Kalyani Eye Care Hanover, 410-782-3233 kalyanieye.com
Ophthalmology Associates of Greater Annapolis Arnold, 410- 757-2778 annapoliseyecare.com
Solomon Eye Associates
All Our Dentists are Board Certified: Hakan O. Koymen, DDS, MS Luz M. Tennassee DDS Marta Jolesz, DDS Hyejin Esther Cho, DMD Sylvia Yen, MPH, DMD Myrnelle Damas, DDS
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Annapolis, 410-224-3663 chesapeakepediatrics.com
The Pediatric Group
Crofton, Davidsonville, Severna Park, 410-721-2273 pediatricgroup.com
Pediatric Place
Pasadena, 410-360-4446 pedsplace.com
Primary Pediatrics Bowie, 301-464-2300 primarypedsmd.com
Severna Park Doctors Severna Park, 410-647-8300 spdocs.net
South River Pediatrics Edgewater, Dunkirk, Kent Island, 410-956-6302 southriverpediatrics.com
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Annapolis Pediatrics
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Annapolis, Crofton, Edgewater, Kent Island, Severna Park 410-263-6363 annapolispediatrics.com
Arnold, Linthicum, 410-789-7337 arundelpediatrics.com
ABINGDON/BEL AIR 3400 Box Hill Corporate Center Drive, Suite 120 Abingdon, MD 21009 410.569.4300
BelliAcres Pediatrics
Bowie, Greenbelt, McLean, 877-750-6474 solomoneyeassociates.com
Arundel Pediatrics
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Annapolis, 410-224-7667 mybaysidepeds.com
Bay Area Pediatrics
Stevensville, 410-643-1000 bayareapediatrics.net We pledge our assistance to you in promoting healthy children and a healthy parent-child relationship. Providing great pediatric care is the standard and we do it “one patient at a time.”
Annapolis, 410-266-6626 annapolispt.com
Bayside Physical Therapy
Centreville, Edgewater, Gambrills, Glen Burnie, Millersville, Stevensville baysidephysicaltherapy.com
Doyle & Taylor Physical Therapy Annapolis, 410-295-0001 doyleandtaylorpt.com
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RADIOLOGY Advanced Radiology
Annapolis, Glen Burnie, Millersville Severna Park, 888-972-9700 advanceradiology.com
American Radiology Services Waldorf, 410-298-0454 americanradiology.com
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY Chesapeake Speech and Language Associates
Annapolis, 410-280-9788 chesapeakespeechlanguage.com
RSI - Rehabilitation Services Inc.
Speech Matters
Annapolis, 443-822-0817 speechmatterstherapy.com
Righttime Medical Care
Annapolis, Arundel Mills, Columbia, Crofton, Pasadena, Waugh Chapel 888-808-6483, myrighttime.com
West Street Medical Annapolis, 410-268-3627 midmdhealth.com
URGENT CARE
WELLNESS CENTERS
AFC Urgent Care
Brighter Hope Wellness Center
Edgewater, 410-921-3835 afcurgentcareedgewater.com
Kinder Mender Walkin Pediatric Center
Clarksville, 410-531-8100 brighterhopewellness.com
Columbia, Glen Burnie, Laurel, 443-492-4000 kindermender.com
PM Pediatrics Annapolis 410-266-6767 pmpediatrics.com
Dr. Stephan Kurylas, Family Medical and Wellness Center Crofton, 410-721-2422
Parker Place
Annapolis, 410-844-8998 parkerplaceannapolis.com
Waypoint Wellness Center Linthicum, 410-684-3806 waypointwellnesscenter.com
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Offering Family Medicine and Behavioral Health Services to all ages
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134 Owensville Road West River, MD 20778 Family Medicine:410-867-4700
Wayne Bierbaum, MD Jonathan Hennessee, DO Thomas Sheesley, DO Harvey Steinfeld, MD William Jones, MD Nancy Bryant, CRNP Rebecca Roth, CRNP Ann Hendon, PA-C Jana Raup, Ph.D., LCPC Joy Goodie, LCPC Barbara Ripani, LCSW-C Formerly Owensville Primary Care
Shady Side
6131 Shady Side Road Shady Side, MD 20764 Family Medicine:410-867-2200
Behavioral Health: 443-607-1432
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