Patuxent River 4-H Center
Patuxent River 4-H Center offers day camps focused on outdoor education, STEM, and traditional camp activities for youth in Southern Maryland.
▌ Editor's read The Patuxent River 4-H Center website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their summer day camps. The center is part of the University of Maryland Extension 4-H program, indicating a university affiliation and a focus on youth development. They offer various themed day camps, such as 'Outdoor Adventures,' 'STEM Explorers,' and 'Farm to Table,' catering to different age groups from 5-14. The website mentions that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks and training. While not ACA accredited, the 4-H program itself has a long-standing reputation for youth programming. Google reviews for 'Patuxent River 4-H Center' show a rating of 4.9 stars from 16 reviews, with parents praising the engaging activities and caring staff. Social media handles are active on Instagram (@patuxentriver4hcenter) and Facebook (PatuxentRiver4HCenter), showcasing camp activities and community engagement.
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Patuxent River 4-H Center fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given specialty program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 18405 Queen Anne Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
- Phone: (301) 249-3800
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Patuxent River 4-H Center
- What ages does Patuxent River 4-H Center accept?
- Patuxent River 4-H Center is open to children ages 5–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Patuxent River 4-H Center cost?
- Patuxent River 4-H Center doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Patuxent River 4-H Center's hours?
- Patuxent River 4-H Center runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Patuxent River 4-H Center?
- Patuxent River 4-H Center is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Patuxent River 4-H Center provide lunch?
- Patuxent River 4-H Center does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
Planning guides
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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Patuxent River 4-H Center.
- Prince George's County Public Schools Summer School · Various PGCPS Schools · Ages 5–18