Summer GROM Camp – Sparrows Point

A confidence-building week focused on learning new paddling skills through fun challenges and games. Campers earn stamps in their personalized GROM Passport for mastering skills like standing up, paddling with a friend, sizing equipment, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

A classic summer beach experience full of sun, smiles, and movement. Campers are welcomed with leis, explore the shoreline through scavenger hunts, create shell necklaces, and compete in lifeguard-style games including SUP relays, swimming races, and balance challenges.

An interactive, adventure-style week where campers become Bay Protectors. Through nature walks, wildlife ID games, scavenger hunts, recycled art, and clean-up challenges, campers learn about the local ecosystem while paddling, exploring, and protecting the environment.

A high-energy, teamwork-driven week inspired by Survivor-style challenges. Campers rotate teams daily, complete paddleboard obstacle courses, relay races, puzzles, and strategy challenges, and take turns serving as team captain to build leadership and collaboration skills.

Another opportunity for campers to grow their confidence and independence on the water. Campers continue earning stamps in their GROM Passport by developing paddling skills, supporting teammates, trying new challenges, and celebrating personal achievements.

An imaginative adventure on the water where campers paddle through mapped checkpoints, complete balance and race challenges, and hunt for hidden treasure. With pirate bandanas, mermaid glitter tattoos, and themed games, this week blends creativity with skill-building.

A return to everyone’s favorite beach-themed fun. Campers enjoy leis, beach scavenger hunts, shell crafts, and lifeguard-inspired SUP and swimming games that emphasize fitness, coordination, and teamwork.

Another opportunity for campers to grow their confidence and independence on the water. Campers continue earning stamps in their GROM Passport by developing paddling skills, supporting teammates, trying new challenges, and celebrating personal achievements.

A final splash of imagination and adventure to close out the summer. Campers follow treasure maps, paddle to checkpoints, complete balance challenges and races, and search for hidden treasure in a playful, story-driven SUP experience.

For the Summer “GROM” camp waivers that are needed include:

Youth Camp Health History Waiver

Capital SUP Waiver

Multi-kid discounts available. Single day drop in rates are $75 for half day or $135 for full day.

Yes! We offer before- and after-care:

• Before care begins at 8:00 am, you can drop your child off anytime between 8:00 and 8:45 am. 
• Aftercare starts promptly after camp at 4:15 pm (all campers must be picked up before 5:00 pm)
• Campers dropped off before 8:45 AM or picked up after 4:15 must have a card on file for before-care or after-care charges.
• Before and after care must be arranged in advance of the camp day to ensure proper staff allocation.

• Learn to stand up paddle board
• Learn to kayak
• Learn paddle skills and water safety
• Nature walks
• Wildlife education
• Oyster restoration education
• Playground time
• Stand up paddle board “party barge” races
• Water trampoline play time
• On water and on land games
• Tie dye day and pizza party

Our half day programming runs 3 hours and campers are on the water for up to 2 hours each day weather and water conditions permitting. Our full day campers can enjoy up to 5 hours on the water! Each day is a different activity so campers enjoy a wide range of fun!

No, lunch is not provided. Campers are responsible for providing their own packed lunch. If your child has any food allergies, please include those in your child’s medical notes upon registration. A pizza party is provided on the last day of camp!

Yes. We offer a 10% discount for the second child’s registration. There is an option upon registration.

Yes. We offer payment plan options. If you have further questions, please send us an email to [email protected]

There are initial questions upon registration for allergies and medical conditions. In addition, parents will need to fill out the health form and medication authorization form to approve Capital SUP counselors to administer any necessary medications.

• If you purchased starting April 1: you will be charged the remaining amount on May 1st.
• If you purchased starting May 1: you will be charged the remaining amount on June 1st.
• If you purchase after June 1: the camp deposit balance will be charged on the 1st day of camp.

Yes, we are registered as an approved State of Maryland camp. This is the only paddle board camp that is licensed and uses certified lifeguards as instructors.

We typically have a 5:1 camper to staff ratio

Yes. All of our staff members are First Aid & CPR certified. Camp directors are lifeguard certified. All staff members are also ACA Paddle Certified.

We have anywhere from 10-20 kids in each camp session

NO REFUNDS. Future credit can be given. Transfer fees may apply.