Summer at Norwood

Does Summer at Norwood offer swimming?

Norwood's campus currently does not have a pool so swimming is not offered. Campers are provided an opportunity to participate in water play which includes sprinkler fun and an inflatable water slide. Junior Day Campers have water play daily, and Day Campers have water play twice a week.

Does Summer at Norwood provide transportation?

Yes, round trip transportation is provided for an additional $150 per session/$75 for Session 5 and each week of Upper 90 and Nationals camp.  Please click on this link to see information about Summer at Norwood transportation, including bus stops and times.

 Does Summer at Norwood provide lunch?

Campers should bring their own lunches. With the exception of designated Pizza Fridays, lunch will not be provided. Families will be sent a camp calendar before the beginning of each session that shows the date of each Pizza Friday. We will provide drinks and snacks during the day. Lunches will be kept at room temperature; refrigeration is not available.

 Is Summer at Norwood a nut-free camp?

Summer at Norwood is not a nut-free camp, however, we do our best to accommodate our campers with allergies. All campers are encouraged not to bring foods to camp that contain nuts. During lunch and snack periods, a nut table is designated and any campers who have food items containing nuts are assigned to sit at this table.

 Can we request our camper to be with a friend?

Yes. Camp is always fun, but it can be even better if enjoyed with a friend, or group of friends! There is a friend request section in the Summer at Norwood online registration. We will do our best to accommodate friend requests. See the Payments and Discounts section on our General Information page for information on our Referral Discount.

 Can I schedule a tour?

Yes. Campus tours may be scheduled year-round by contacting the Camp Office at 301-841-2254. Come and see our beautiful facility for yourself!

 Does Summer at Norwood provide financial assistance?

Yes, financial assistance may be available to families with demonstrated needs.  Contact the Summer at Norwood Camp Office for more information.

 Is there a nurse on duty?

Summer at Norwood has a camp nurse on duty at all times during camp hours. This registered nurse is on hand to tend to any camper medical issues that arise during camp, including tending to minor injuries and illnesses and administering medications to campers who have submitted the proper forms.

 What if children need to take medication?

All medication, prescription and non-prescription, will be administered by the camp nurse on duty. Campers that need to take prescribed or over-the-counter medication must have the appropriate medicine permission forms completed and submitted to Summer at Norwood. The Over-the-Counter Medication Permission Form and Prescribed Medication Permission Form can be downloaded from the Camp Forms page on the Summer at Norwood website. Campers will not be allowed to carry medication nor administer medication to themselves.

 Can teachers administer medication?

All medications are held and administered by our registered nurse on staff. In the event of an emergency or in cases where a physician requires the camper's medication to be with him or her at all times, our teachers and counselors are trained and equipped to medically assist campers.

 Does the CIT program qualify for SSL hours?

Our Counselors-in-Training program provides an excellent learning opportunity for students in rising grades 8 and 9. Campers may earn SSL hours specifically for the time they spend assisting in classrooms with younger campers and running those activities, but not for the other hours spent in training, class work, and group activities.