Summer Camp Drop-Off and Pickup Made Easy!
Priority Enrollment: January 7th
Open Enrollment: January 13th
"This was my daughter’s first year at Butler Camp. She loved it! She was in a different camp last year and would always call home or not want to go. She was at Butler Camp for 2 weeks and was excited for camp every morning. We decided to sign her up for another session before she finished her first session."
~ 2025 Camp Parent
To keep traffic flowing smoothly each morning and afternoon and to maximize camper safety, each Butler Camp program has a designated drop-off and pickup point.
MORNING ARRIVAL:
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
AFTERNOON DISMISSAL:
3:15 PM – 3:30 PM
Because our Summer Montessori Class will be dismissed between 3:00–3:10, please plan to arrive for afternoon pickup AFTER 3:15.
You can wait at the Germantown Adventure Playground if coming from the North, and at Harris Teeter or Darnestown Park if coming from the South. See Maps for Directions.
At dismissal, please follow the same procedure as you did for “drop off”. It is very important that drivers remain in their cars; counselors will assist any child who needs to be secured in a car seat, or will direct you to pull over if they need your assistance with safely securing your child in the car seat.
LATE DROP OFF / EARLY PICKUP
If an early pickup is needed, parents must pickup campers no later than 2:45 pm. Otherwise, parents will join the carpool lane and proceed to their child’s designated point of pickup. To assist with early departure readiness, parents can either call or email the Camp Office in advance and we will coordinate with Counselors to have campers in the Camp Office with their things. Parents should park in front of the Camp Office sign and call our camp office (301-977-6600). We will bring your camper out to you.
Safety is our top priority! Please pay attention to the following carpool guidelines:
- All parents are asked to remain in their vehicles as Counselors aid campers in/out of their cars and escort them to their program location.
- Please do not park in the carpool lanes as this hinders safe and timely transfer of campers and movement of other vehicles.
- Please orient others in advance who may pick up your campers at a given time. They also must present their picture ID and be on your authorized list, which can be added to or changed as needed.
- We will typically have a Butler Camp team member aiding traffic flow. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we navigate our coming and going.
Carpool Drop-Off / Pick-Up Maps
Due to our Summer School and Camp Programs running daily through the summer, it is important not to arrive early for Camp Pick-up.
See the Staging Maps for easy places to wait if you will be early for your Campers' Pick-up.
Staging Maps
Arriving Early?
Due to the many programs that run each day, it is important to arrive at your program's carpool time. Otherwise, the campus gets congested, and carpools take longer for everyone. We have two suggested staging areas where you can comfortably wait in your car if you arrive early. Click on the maps for directions.
Staging Area Coming From North/Germantown
Adventure Playground
17920 Germantown Park Dr, Germantown, MD 20874
Click on the map for directions.
Staging Area Coming From South/Darnestown or West Poolesville
Harris Teeter
14101 Darnestown Rd, Darnestown, MD 20874
Darnestown Park
Click on the map for directions.
