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.
Priority Enrollment: January 7th
Open Enrollment: January 13th
Register Here"Both my kids (6 and 10) attended Butler Camp for the first time, and it's pretty much everything I want for them to experience during the summer that I experienced in Girl Scout Camp growing up in the 1990s.
I loved that it gave them more of an appreciation for the outdoors/nature and gave them a space to just be kids.
The counselors/staff were caring and attentive, while encouraging them to try new things. I saw why many of our neighbors send their kids here, and we will certainly be signing up next year - ideally for more than one session."
~ 2025 Camp Parent
Summer 2026 Session Dates
All Sessions Are Two Weeks:
- Session 1: June 22 - July 3
- Session 2: July 6 - July 17
- Session 3: July 20 - July 31
- Session 4: August 3 - August 14
Nature Navigators (Ages 4.5–6)
(must be 4 by Jan.1, 2026)
6:1 child to staff ratio, $820 per 2–week 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, 2026)
6:1 child to staff ratio, $970 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 10–12) (must be 10 by August 31, 2026)
8:1 child to staff ratio,
$1070 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 12–14) (must be 12 by August 31, 2026)
8:1 child to staff ratio,
$1070 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 7–16):
$1420 per 2-week session
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. Your child must be confident in all of these skills to be eligible to participate in the Intermediate level program. If your child is enrolled in the wrong program, we may not be able to switch to the beginner level if it is full.
Don’t know what level your camper is at or have questions? Email Emily at [email protected]!
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Counselors in Training CIT (Ages 15–16):
(must be 15 by December 31, 2026)
$500 per 2–week 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)
Learn MorePriority Enrollment Opens Jan 7th, Open Enrollment Jan 13th
"My daughter had an amazing time at Butler Camp. She came home every day, excited and exhausted. She told stories of swimming, hiking to a creek, ropes elements, and a cookout.
She is not someone who is particularly adventurous or active, and yet the way that the camp counselors pushed her to try new things while respecting her boundaries was incredible.
She has attended a number of different camps in her life, including outdoor camps, sleepaway, gymnastics, arts, etc., and this was by far the best camp experience she's ever had.
After care was perfect for my work schedule, and they even got to swim in the pool a second time. It was such a joy and we highly recommend.
~ 2025 Camp Parent
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.
