Please check our main Recreation & Parks webpage for all updates. 
Please call our inclement weather lines about the status of camps, programs, events, facilities, and parks: www.howardcountymd.gov/inclementweatherlines.

• In-person camps have begun. Due to safety requirements, many camps have been cancelled.
• This spreadsheet is a list of camps that are ready to run. This list will grow weekly, so please check back often.
• HCRP Summer Camp COVID Safety Policies (updated June 2020)
• Click here for a list of our online/virtual camps.
• Click here for a list of our adult in-person programs.
• Click here for a list of our youth in-person programs.
• Click here for a list of our family in-person programs.
• If you are uncertain as to the status of an upcoming camp or program, please contact our registration staff at 410-313-7275 or registration@howardcountymd.gov. 

Join us for an all-day program to keep your child safely engaged with their peers while schools are currently not in session. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of crafts, active activities, games and more! Program is licensed through the MSDE Office of Childcare; Specific Documentation required to participate. Participants, with proper technology, will have the opportunity to complete virtual learning assignments and work sessions. Temperature Checks and Health Screening required daily for admission to program. Click here to register. 

RecZone Program Press Release (August 12, 2020)

RecZone's COVID-19 Guidelines (August 10, 2020)

General Information

• This is a new program. It is not affiliated with any before- or after-care program.
• The program begins on September 8 at select schools throughout Howard County.
• The program is licensed through the Maryland State Department of Education’s Office of Childcare. 

Registration Dates

Friday, August 14 at 8:00 a.m. 
Registration will open for Howard County families interested in childcare for the month of September. 

Friday, August 21 at 8:00 a.m
Registration will open on for non-Howard-County families for the month of September 
and 
for Howard County Families interested in October through January. 

Friday, August 28 at 8:00 a.m.

Registration will open on for non-Howard County Families interested in October through January.

RecZone Fees 

• 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.    5 days    $325
• 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.    5 days    $259 
• 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.    4 days    $260
• 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.    4 days    $209

September Dates and Fees

• September 8-11                   4 days
• September 14-18                 5 days
• September 21-25                 5 days
• September 29-October 2   4 days

Recreational Licensed Child Care is dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing program for the youth of Howard County. Our programs take children as young as three years and go through middle school. We offer a full array of child care programs, all programs and staff are licensed through the Maryland State Department of Education Office of Child Care. All programs are participants the Maryland EXCELS program. Howard County Recreation and Parks is a recognized leader in opportunities for individuals with disabilities and is pleased to comply with all Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) regulations. Accommodations are made on an individual basis.

July 22, 2020 – School Year and Blast Camps UPDATE:

School Year – Since HCPSS 2020-2021 school year will be virtual from September 8 – January 28; Recreation and Parks is deferring the first child care payment (typically due on July 17) until Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Parents who feel they will need before and/or after care if children return to schools on February 1, 2021 do not need to do anything at this time. Please know we will continue to post updates here as necessary. If you have a question, our Registration Team can be reached at registration@howardocuntymd.gov.

We are researching the possibility of offering a fall program that meets the needs of parents.  We are looking into ‘school day’ and before and after care options that would be a separate program and registration to our normal school day program that is on hold until February 1, 2021.  We will reach out to current customers with updates when we have them and continue to post updates on this page too.

Camps - We are very excited to say that our Blast camps are rolling along and the children are really enjoying the time spent with their peers! They have had to chance to get creative; tye-dying shirts, creating their own dances and staying active with outside games (socially distanced of course). With schools beginning September 8, we have been able to an additional week of care at select locations.

Please see the list of locations and dates below:

Our camps run from 7am – 6pm, Monday -Friday at $299/week.

1. Dayton Oaks Elem (5-11 y/o; will run through August 21)
2. Elkridge Elem (5-11 y/o; will run through August 7)
3. Fulton Elem (5-11 y/o; will run through August 21)
4. Lime Kiln Middle (5-11 y/o; will run through August 7)
5. Hanover Hills Elem (5-11 y/o; will run through August 21)
6. Hollifield Station Elem (5-11 y/o; will run through August 7)
7. Veterans Elem (5-11 y/o; will run through August 21)
8. Mini Scholars at Dayton Oaks (4-5 y/o; will run through August 14)
9. Teen Blast Thomas Viaduct Middle (10-15 y/o; will run through August 7)

To register for any of these programs, you can use the links below or call our Registration Department at (410) 313 – 7275.

Mini Scholars Registration (Ages 4-5)

Summer Blast (Ages 5 - 11)

Teen Blast (Ages 11 - 13)

If your child(ren) are enrolled in a Blast camp and you would like to withdraw your child(ren) from the camp for a full refund, please just contact our Registration Team at registration@howardcountymd.gov or 410.313.7275. Please include your child’s name, the name of the camp and weeks they were registered for. We thank you for your patience and understanding. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Stephanie Wise at swise@howardcountymd,.gov or 410.313.4712. Thank you for your time and be well!

The RLC Administrative Team

 • Our Federal Tax ID number is 52-6000965.