Center for Young Children (CYC)

The 2016 CYC Summer Programs will run 6 weeks, from June 27th - August 5th

More information is coming soon!

The Center for Young Children, located on the College Park Campus, is a state of the art facility that provides an environment which educates and cares for children in a developmentally appropriate manner. The CYC offers preschool and school age summer programs for both the University community and local community.

The Program

The Center for Young Children offers a summer program for children ages 3 through 1st grade (those that have completed first grade). Enrolling 3-year-olds must have turned 3 on or before June 26th and must also be fully potty trained.

CYC Summer Camp will be under the direction of Kristen Bowman and Amy Laakso both of whom have worked as past Summer Camp teachers for the CYC.

The hours are from 7:45 AM to 5:30 PM daily.

The program is based on the CYC's already exciting, hands-on curriculum, and is further expanded to include outdoor activities, music/movement, swimming trips to the Campus Recreation Center, and other project based, stimulating local field trips. The University of Maryland Shuttle and Charter Buses are used for transportation to and from field trips.

Morning and afternoon snacks are provided as well as milk for lunch. We regret hot lunch is not available in the summer. Parents are responsible for packing their child's lunch. Each classroom also has a rest period.

Summer camp project examples from past years.

Registration Information

Registration for summer programs begins on January 15th for all current and former CYC camp families. All others may register beginning February 1st.

To register a child, parents must fill out an application and submit the first payment. That installment serves as a non-refundable deposit and ensures a summer slot for your child until all classrooms are fully enrolled. Registration is on a first come, first served basis.

2016 Tuition Information

Tuition is one flat rate of $1,800 for the six weeks. The payments are made according to the following schedule. All bill payments are made online.

Service Requirement- To insure your children's safety, each family agrees to chaperone two (2) times, either at the pool or on a field trip.

For more information, please call 301-405-3168 or e-mail cyc-camp@umd.edu

. You may also download forms and return them by mail to the CYC.

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