Bam! Summer starts off tasting good as campers go to Schola, and under the direction of Chef Amy, test their culinary skills as they create an Asian inspired lunch from scratch. Campers will learn about the international cultures surrounding each part and be exposed to a variety of different cooking skills needed to bring this to life. From the Japanese art of preparing and rolling sushi to the Chinese art of Wanton’s which date back to the Han Dynasty. 

Chef Amy von Lange is an internationally trained Chef, having studied at the French Culinary Institute then at Ristorante Florio in Sicily which has been recognized by Michelin. Chef Amy now teaches culinary classes in her Canton kitchen.  

*Note: this is a partial week each location follows the calendar of their local school system they are districted in. Active Minds Learning Camp begins the day that summer break begins.

Pass to Messi……..Gooooooooaaaaaaallllllll!!!!!!! 

Our second week of camp has two options and the first option could be the most exciting and amazing experience Active Minds has ever undertaken, FIFA World Cup.

Campers will travel to Philadelphia and experience one of the World Cup Games. From the roar of the crowd to game winning penalty kicks, they will experience it all!

It has been decades since the last World Cup came to America and this is literally a once in a lifetime core memory for our campers. 

This experience is restricted to current 2nd graders and up to limited locations and has very limited seating availability. This is also an extended day activity which will get back after hours.

The second option for this week has campers experiencing World cultures at the Passport to the World Experience. This event will expose campers to international dancers from around the world, international foods as they learn how to make them, international art as they make it, and experiencing music from every corner of the globe. From Mexico to France, from Curacao to Egypt, and from Ireland to China, kids will travel the world from Maryland. 

The fun does not stop there as campers will experience the adrenaline rush of Great Wolf Lodge. From slides, to wave pools, to lazy rivers, campers will explore these water attractions for a day of fun….rain or shine because we are indoors!

Houston we have lift off!

Prepare for a week that takes campers past the speed of sound…..Flight week. Campers will explore the Smithsonian’s Air and Space Museum. They will meet historical figures from the past that helped take the human race to the sky’s, and those who risked their lives to push the bounds of what was possible. From the Wright Brothers to Amelia Earhart to Neil Armstrong, campers will see and experience history! 

Later that week campers will feel the rush of skydiving at iFLY……don’t worry they are only a few feet off the ground, as campers experience what it's like to be floating on air….just like a skydiver!

Each camper will get two flights in the skydiving tube and learn how to position their bodies to move and float on air. This is an amazing experience for every camper.

Are you ready for an adventure? Adventure week is all about pushing yourself as far, or as little as you like, as we travel to Tree Trekkers.

This massive outdoor ropes course offers campers 16 different obstacle courses to challenge themselves physically and mentally. They range from 4 feet off the ground for our more conservative adventurers, to ziplining hundreds of feet from platform to platform. There is literally something for everyone! 

Later that week, our older campers (Group B) will do an adventure hike of either Chimney Rock, Maryland Heights Trail or the Billy Goat Trail. These hikes offer campers stunning views as they hike and climb to their destination, while our younger campers (Group A) do a more local adventure hike at Loch Raven or Gunpowder areas.

Welcome to the world of Steve and the Ender Dragon! 

Our week involves a camper experience unlike any other. Youtube Minecraft streamer Cheap Pickle will engage campers in a game play mode that will allow campers to play with him on his private server. Campers will play games like Hide and Seek, Bed Wars, Stop Pickle from getting the Ender Dragon, and Spleef. This will be followed with a short Q&A where they can ask him questions about being a professional Youtube streamer. This is another unique experience from the mind of Mr. Mike and sure to be a core memory for every camper!

Later that week campers will go to Horizon Cinemas for two of the biggest movies of Summer 2026, Disney’s Toy Story 5 or Imagination Minion’s 3. Campers will enjoy their private showing with a snack pack included.

Sh, sh, shhhhaaarrrkkkk!!!!!!

Welcome to Adventure Aquarium, the most interactive aquarium in America. Campers will not only see sharks and stingrays, but touch sharks, stingrays, starfish & cora and more! They will climb over the world's largest shark bridge, see the only hippo on the east coast, and don’t forget about the penguins! It is safe to say that this is a learning experience!

Later this week, campers will travel to the eastern shore where they will learn and explore the Chesapeake Bay at the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center. Campers will “catch a critter” on the shores of the Bay, be prepared to get wet as they catch and identify marine life. As well, they will go on an expedition on the 510 acres of preserved land as they do a Dead Log

Welcome to a world of pure imagination!

-Willy Wonka

Campers will dive into a world of Chocolate Chaos, as they learn how to be a chocolatier at a Chocolate Workshop, and explore different ways to make different kinds of candy. From Hot Coco Bombs to Dubai Chocolate Bites to Crystal Candy, be prepared for your camper to come home and show you how to transform your home into Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory! 

Later this week, campers will travel to the sweetest place on Earth, Hershey Park! From roller coasters, to the waterpark to small rides, your camper will experience the most fun you can have at a theme park! 

Note: Hershey Park is an extended day activity.

“It’s a deep fly ball…..going back….back….back….it’s gone!”

Campers will travel to Oriole Park at Camden Yards to experience the trills of a Major League Baseball Game! Campers have special seating close to the action at first base, and under cover out of the sun, as they cheer on the O’s as they try to win the division in 2026!

Later this week, campers will work on their teamwork skills in a Laser Tag Battle Royale at Laser Dome. Campers will get to play multiple games of laser tag, enjoy unlimited video games, and a Chick-Fil-A lunch. Who will be the top scorer?

“Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country!”

-President John F. Kennedy

Leadership week takes campers to the home of the greatest leaders in the history of our nation, The White House. Campers will walk in the footsteps of Jefferson, Lincoln, and Obama. They will stand where Dr. King stood next to President Johnson when he signed the Civil Rights Act and see the painting of Washington that Dolly Madison cut from its frame to save it as the British set fire to the White House in the War of 1812. Campers will have an experience of a lifetime. 

Later this week, campers will get out and active at Urban Air with a special 3hr adventure through their challenge course, climbing walls, go-karts, zip-lines, and dodge ball games. Get ready to have some fun!

The White House trip is based on them approving our application for a tour. While we have had every request approved, it is not guaranteed and at the discretion of the White House. Notification of acceptance isn’t until 14 days before the requested dates. In the event that it is declined the theme and anchor trip will be changed to a backup option.

You’re going to Hollywood, as  campers will attend an America’s Got Talent show designed by Mr. Mike to expose kids to a wide variety of amazing talents. Campers will vote for acts to advance round by round until we have crowned an Active Minds 2026 Champion. From Vegas style magicians, dance groups, musicians and comedians…..this will be two hours of pure entertainment! 

Later on this week, campers will get to participate in a Rock-N-Bowl event, equipped with black lights, pumping pop music and Chick-Fil-A….campers will have fun trying to roll strikes!

We end summer with A Mysterious Active Minds Experience with the DiVinci Heist. Campers will be invited to a mysterious estate where an original DiVinci portrait goes missing. With the help of Detective Lewis, campers will help find clues, interview witnesses and solve the mystery to return the painting safely, if they can meet their timed deadline. This is an Agatha Christie style mystery experience for our campers to enjoy.  

Later this week campers will go to Dave and Buster’s for Game On!, a 3 hours free play of video games, lunch and ticketed games…..a great way to end the summer and return to school!