Summer Programs 2026   Recently updated !

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Full Program Overview

Exciting Opportunities • Skill Building • Adventure • Independence

Stay tuned!
A teaser trailer and countdown posts will launch over Thanksgiving and Winter Break.
Registration won’t open until the middle-ish of January.

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June 28 – July 3

Camp PuhTok
Overnight Adventure Camp

Grades: 5–10
Capacity: 12 students (6 male, 6 female)
Cost to Families: $500 (regular $900)
In Partnership with the YMCA

Highlights

  • Outdoor adventure, teamwork, and independence
  • Designed for students with good mobility and independent living skills (near grade level)
  • Traditional sleep-away camp experience

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July 8 – 10

Camp Abilities Mini
Overnight On Campus

Grades: 5–11
Capacity: 24 students
Cost to Families: $150 (regular $500)

Highlights

  • Sports and active recreation
  • For students with good mobility and independent living skills (near grade level)
  • Fun, fast-paced 3-day camp

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July 20 – 25

Newbie Screen Reader Boot Camp (feat. EyeT)

Overnight On Campus

Grades: 5–8
Capacity: 12 students
Cost to Families: $100 (regular $550)

Highlights

  • Learn foundational screen reader skills
  • For students who:
    • Are on or near grade level
    • Know touch typing
    • Can verbally communicate
  • Hands-on tech learning with EyeT specialists

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July 27 – 30

Personal Tech Profile  Bootcamp

Overnight On Campus

Grades: 7–10
Capacity: 12 students
Cost to Families: $100 (regular $550)

Highlights

  • Tech skill-building for dual-media learners
  • For students who use print and digital tools but not tactile learning
  • Individualized planning and skill mapping

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July 6 – 30

Independent Living & Work Experience (MISLE)
4-Week Program

Ages: 16–18 (10th grade to ungraduated 12th)
Capacity: 8 students
Cost to Families: FREE
Overnight On Campus (Mon–Thurs; home on weekends)

Highlights

  • Real-world work experience
  • Daily independent living skills instruction
  • Must be registered with DORS and eligible for a work permit

PLUS EVEN MORE!

Additional MSB Outreach & Regional Programs

  • July 13–14 — Regional Day Program (Location TBD)
  • July 17–18 — Regional Day Program (Location TBD)
  • July 22–23 — Southern Maryland Day Program (Calvert Public Library)
  • July 24–26 — Family ECC & IEP Bootcamp (On Campus)

Cost: FREE

Minimums:

  • Regional programs: 5 students
  • Family Bootcamp: 3 families
    Capacities & ages: TBD