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Explore and hike the great outdoors!

Our Hiking and Outdoor Exploration Camp is designed for students to explore the opportunities for outdoor enrichment within and beyond the borders of our city. Through collaboration and personal challenge, students develop an understanding of the natural world around them. Our goal is to promote personal growth through exposure to new and exciting environments and situations, ultimately leading to an appreciation for what the outdoors have to offer. Emphasis will be on how to have fun safely in the woods.

For this camp, campers will participate in a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, bouldering, playing in the water, and geocaching. All day trips will be within a short drive of St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School and utilize the public spaces in the District, Maryland, and Virginia. No outdoor experience is necessary, but an open mind is a must!

Tentative Locations and Activities:

Sugarloaf Mountain — Hike, geocaching and forest games
Catoctin Mountain Park/Cunningham State Park — Lake swim, service project, “Bouldering” and creek-stomping
Calvert Cliffs — Hike, swim, and fossil hunting
Billy Goat Trail — Hike and BBQ
Bull Run State Park — Solar oven cooking and water park time

*Schedule is subject to change based on weather, park condition, etc. Trips are rain or shine. However, if there is extreme weather expected for the entire day, students will engage in outdoor education activities on campus.*

Hiking and Outdoor Exploration Camp is directed by Ms. Kim Dubansky, current SSSAS Middle School teacher and coach. Coach Dubansky has an avid passion for nature and is excited to share her love for hiking and the outdoors with campers! If you have any questions about this camp, please reach out to Coach Dubansky at kdubansky@sssas.org.


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At a Glance

Tuition: $525 Hours: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Campus: Middle School Drop Off/Pick up: Front Circle What to Pack: Lunch, sunscreen

2024 Program Dates

Week 8: July 29 - August 2

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