Camp begins JUNE 23rd!

Summer Camp Programs

Imagine your child exploring nature every day and learning valuable life skills from our highly trained, certified staff. That's one of the many things that makes Butler Camp special. Our 22-acre campus is conveniently located minutes from I-270 in Darnestown, Maryland. Interested? Join us for a safe and fun summer! Learn more about our programs below. 

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“Our 7-year-old son Chase loves Butler camp. This is our second year attending and he already

can’t wait for next year. The staff is incredible and he came home every day with excitement to

tell us all about his adventures that day. He’s an outdoor kid and this camp is right up his alley.

Thanks for another wonderful summer Butler camp!” - 2023 Camp Family

Summer 2025 Session Dates

Camp Programs (2–week sessions):

  • Session 1: June 23 - July 3
  • Session 2: July 7 - July 18
  •  Session 3: July 21 - August 1
  •  Session 4: August 4 - August 15
  • Camp Programs (2–week sessions):

     

Nature Navigators (Ages 4.56)

(must be 4 by Jan.1, 2025)

6:1 child to staff ratio, $800 per 2week session

Creeking, swimming, nature exploration program, music, group games, crafts, and many more fun, memory-making experiences.

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Wilderness Explorers (Ages 7–9)

(must be 7 by August 31, 2025)

6:1 child to staff ratio, $950 per 2-week session

Swimming, fishing, cookout, archery, canoeing, frisbee golf, zip line, ropes courses, crafts, games and other activities to boost fitness and confidence.

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Pathfinders (Ages 1012) (must be 10 by August 31, 2025) 

8:1 child to staff ratio,

$1050 per 2-week session

Mountain biking, high wall climbing, survivor skills, archery, tubing, one night camping on campus, ropes course, swimming, and more. Taught by certified instructors.  (2 week sessions)

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Trailblazers 

(Ages 1214) (must be 12 by August 31, 2025)

8:1 child to staff ratio,

$1050 per 2-week session

Mountain biking, tubing, survivor skills training, high wall climbing, one-night camping on campus, ropes course, swimming, and more. Taught by certified instructors.  (2 week sessions)

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Equestrian Camp (Ages 6–16):

$1400 per 2-week session

Camp Programs (2–week sessions):

 
  • Session 1: June 23 - July 3
  • Session 2: July 7 - July 18
  •  Session 3: July 21 - August 1
  •  Session 4: August 4 - August 15

Butler Equestrian Camp offers a progressive summer equestrian program based on each rider’s age and ability. Our goal is to develop well-rounded equestrians in a fun and safe environment.

The high-demand two-week Equestrian sessions will be divided between Beginner and Intermediate programs.

Beginner Riders: From no experience to comfortable trotting on their own.

Intermediate Riders: Can groom and tack their horse on their own, can halter and tie their own mount, and do no stirrup work. *A free evaluation is required for intermediate riders prior to camp starting.

Don’t know what level your camper is at or have questions? Email Emily at [email protected]!

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Hodgepodge (Ages 5–10): 

Cubs, Ages 5–6, 8:1 child to staff ratio

Bears, Ages 7–10, 7:1 child to staff ratio

$420 per 1 week session

High-demand one-week camp that fills the gap between our regular summer camp programs and the start of school. Campers enjoy swimming, archery, hiking, ropes course, and more! (1 week session)

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Counselors in Training CIT (Ages 1516):

(must be 15 by December 31, 2025)

$480 per 2week session

Where teens can earn SSL hours, learn responsibility and wilderness skills, prepare for camp counselor leadership roles, and gain valuable work experience, all while enjoying nature exploration and having fun.  (2 week sessions)

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“My kids had another banner year at Butler! From the daily pool time to the flying squirrel to the

whitewater rafting, all ages have a new and exciting challenge by choice activity to try every

day! The staff is awesome and the kids came home happy and tired every day.” - 2023 Camp Family

Why Butler Camp is the Best Summer Camp in Montgomery County Maryland

At Butler Camp, we take pride in providing a fun engaging outdoor program while giving families a sense of community and connection. The popularity of our camp and large number of returning campers each summer can be attributed to the care given to each child by our experienced staff, and to a well-planned schedule of varied fun and skill-building activities.

 Questions?

Email: [email protected]

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