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Frederick, Maryland
SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION 2025
Frederick Rescue Mission Summer Enrichment Camp https://therescuemission.org/summer-enrichment-camp-2025/
Frederick’s Child Magazine Summer Camp Directory
https://frederickschild.com/campsummer-programs/ Frederick’s Child Magazine maintains a directory of area summer camp programs with descriptions and contact information.Macaroni Kid Frederick See listing in Child and Family Services. Macaroni Kid Frederick publishes an annual summer camp guide for the Frederick area. The 2023 Summer Camp Guide can be found here: https://frederick.macaronikid.com/guides/62323596c4e10066c4a167fa/2023-summercamp-guide
Adventure Park Summer Camp See listing in After School Programs / Recreation. director@advparkusa.com / 301-865-8918https://apusachildcare.com/summercamp-ages-4-13
Banner School Summer Camp 1730 North Market Street, Frederick, Maryland 21701 301-695-9320 https://bannerschool.org/summer-camp/ Summer Discovery Camp offers children a fun and educational theme-based camp experience for children who have completed Kindergarten through 8th Grade. Camp offerings vary each week and include adventure hikes, creative arts, STEAM explorations, and more. Early Childhood Summer Session is a mix of fun and academics for campers aged 3 through 5 who are fully potty-trained. Extended Care is available before and after camp for an additional charge.
Basal Therapies See listing in Disability Serviceshttps://basaltherapies.com/summer-camps Basal Therapies & Preschool are excited to offer Early Learner Summer Camps again for the 2023 season! Camp sessions will run one week at a time for ages 2 to 2 nd Grade. Costs vary by age. See website for schedule and registration.
Blazer Camps at Hood College BB&T Arena: 601 Blazer Trail, Frederick, Maryland 21701 https://www.hood.edu/local-community/sports-camps Week-long summer camps to teach young players the correct way to master the fundamentals of sports/activities, for boys and girls in 3rd -9 th grade. Register online.
Boys & Girls Club of Frederick County See listing in After School Programs / Recreation. http://bgcfc.org/summercamp.html Call 240-831-4330 to register.
FCC - Kids on Campus Summer Registration Opens January 21Mark Your Calendars!A Maryland Certified Youth Camp, Kids on Campus (KOC) offers full and half-day programs with adventures in science & technology, culinary & creative arts, theater production, the great outdoors, literature & language, and more. Our unique collection of summer programs, designed for kids ages 8 to 15, provides a wide range of hands-on supervised activities throughout our campus, encouraging everyone to explore and learn while having fun in a safe environment. Subscribe to our ENews to receive all the latest news and updates!
YMCA of Frederick County See listing in Child and Family Services. Offers day camps, overnight camps, and their Kids Unlimited Summer Camp. See more details and enroll online at https://frederickymca.org/camps.
Food BanksBring ID and proof of Frederick County address to all locations
Community Action Agency (downtown Frederick
Address: 14 East All Saints Street Frederick, MD 21701
Phone: 301-600-1506
Website: https://www.cityoffrederick.com/462/Food-Bank-Program
Provides food for families and individuals for 3-5 days
Hot meals: Open daily 5:30-6:30PM
Food Bank Hours of Operation
Monday: 2:00-4:00 pm and 7:00-9:00 pm
Tuesday 2:00-4:00pm
Wednesday 7:00-9:00 pm
Thursday 2:00-4:00pm
Friday 2:00-4:00pm
Additional Food Distribution Sites:
1st Friday of the month
Amber Meadows Park
Address: 201 Amber Drive Frederick MD 21702
Distribution Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm
2nd Friday of the month
Hill Street Park
100 Hill Street Frederick MD 21701
Distribution Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm
3rd Friday of the month
Windsor Gardens
1111 Key Parkway Frederick MD 21702
Distribution Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm
4th Friday of the month
Hill Street Park
100 Hill Street Frederick MD 21701
Distribution Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm
Frederick Rescue Mission
Address: 419 West South Street Frederick, MD 21701
Phone: 301-695-6633
Website: www.therescuemission.org
Food Distribution Center/Food Bank:
Pre-packaged items with assorted groceries available for pick-up
Tuesday & Wednesday 1:30-3:30pm
Thursday 2:00-6:00 pm
Hot Meals:
Breakfast is 7:00am-8:00am everyday
Lunch is 12:00-1:30pm Monday-Saturday and 1:00-2:00pm Sunday
Food Banks by cities in Frederick County
Brunswick Food Bank
Address: 601 E. Potomac St. Brunswick, MD 21716
Phone: 301-834-9718
Website: www.brunswickbeacon.org/food-bank/
Hours of Operation: Thursday 6:30-8:00pm
Buckeystown Food Pantry
Address: 3440 Buckeystown Pike Buckeystown, MD 21717
Phone: 240-422-6445
Website: https://buckeystownumc.org/
Hours of Operation: 9:30-10:30 3rd Saturday of the month
Emmitsburg Food Bank
Address: 130 S. Seton Ave. Emmitsburg, MD 21727
Phone: 717-642-6963
Website: www.emmitsburgmd.gov/communityoutreach/foodbank.php
Hours of Operation: Monday 7:00-8:00pm
Wednesday 7:00-8:00pm
Friday 3:30-4:30pm
Saturday 10:00am-11:00am
Jefferson Food Bank (St. Paul’s Lutheran Church)
Address: 3864 Jefferson Pike Jefferson, MD 21755
Phone: 301-473-8626 or 301-371-5721
Website: www.stpauljeff.com/Food-Bank
Hours of Operation: 1st and 3rd Saturday each month 9:00 am-11:00 am
Middletown Food Bank
Address: 301 West Main Street Middletown MD 21769
Phone: 301-371-3182
Website: www.middletownvalleyfoodbank.com
Hours of Operation: Wednesday 1:00pm-3:00pm
Saturday 9:00am-12:00pm
Thurmont Food Bank (serving Thurmont and Northern Frederick County area)
Address: 10 Frederick Road Thurmont, MD 21788
Phone: 301-271-4554 or 240-288-1865
Website: www.thurmontfoodbank.com/
Hours of Operation: Tuesday 5:00pm-7:00pm
Friday 4:00pm-6:00pm
Urbana Food Bank (serving Adamstown, Buckeystown, Ijamsville, Monrovia, Green Valley, New Market and portions of Mt. Airy)
Address: 4328 Reels Mill Rd. Frederick, MD 21704
Phone: 240-529-4815 (appointment only)
Website: www.greaterurbanaareafoodbank.org
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Walkersville Food Bank (Glade Valley Food Bank)
Address: 21 West Frederick Street Walkersville MD 21793
Phone: 301-845-4229
Website: www.gladevalley.org/food-bank/
Hours of Operation: Monday 6:30pm-7:30pm
Thursday 1:00pm-3:00pm
Become a Whittier Watch D.O.G.S. Volunteer!
"WATCH D.O.G.S. is one of the nation’s largest and most respected school-based, family, and community engagement, organizations in the country. In 1998, the very first WATCH D.O.G.S. program launched at Gene George Elementary in Springdale, AR. Today, more than 6,800 schools across the country have launched a WATCH D.O.G.S. program of their own. Each school year hundreds of thousands of fathers and father-figures make a positive impact on millions of children by volunteering millions of hours in their local schools through this amazing one-of-a-kind program. "
We are looking for positive male role models to come into the school - not just dads. Contact us to learn how to be a part of this volunteer program!
https://dadsofgreatstudents.com/
PTA Contact: Roger Schiffman/ RoSchiffman@gmail.comWhittier Contact: Shelley.Lewis@fcps.org / 227.203.1156
We need you...
We need you...
FCPS Volunteer Training
FCPS Volunteer Training
All volunteers are required to complete FCPS Volunteer Training each year. Examples of volunteer possibilities include: Watch DOGS volunteers, assisting students as directed by teachers, chaperoning field trips, and supporting school activities and community engagement events. Please use the links below to begin the process of becoming a Whittier Volunteer!
detailed directions (instrucciones detalladas en español) https://docs.google.com/document/d/12B2jjRgvTpIL0qGSjvuWtelHw3CS2Dqz/edit
https://fcps-volunteers.ezcommunicator.net/edu/fcps-volunteers/login_form.aspx?app=0
Rescued Treasures @ the Rescue Mission
Free ClothingHoursTuesday–Friday: 1–3:30pmNo appointment is necessary, and guests may shop on a first come, first served basis. https://therescuemission.org/
ABOUT...
ABOUT...
International Community Services Agency
Here at Spanish Speaking Community of Maryland, Inc., we are driven by a single goal; to do our part in making the world a better place for all! We do this by empowering low-income families & immigrants from diverse backgrounds by promoting self-sufficiency, greater social change, education and legal rights.
Aquí en Spanish Speaking Community of Maryland, Inc., nos impulsa un solo objetivo; hacer nuestra parte para hacer del mundo un lugar mejor para todos! Hacemos esto al empoderar a familias de bajos ingresos e inmigrantes de diversos orígenes mediante la promoción de la autosuficiencia, un mayor cambio social, educación y derechos legales.
Frederick: 240.877.7466 www.spanishcommunityofmd.org/
The mission of Heartly House is to end domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and child abuse, and to provide victims with safety, shelter, and supportive services.
24-Hour Hotline: 301-662-8800
Appointments available...
Whittier Elementary is a Distribution Partner of the MD Food Bank. If you and your family are in need of non-perishable food items, please contact: Shelley.Lewis@fcps.org.
The Love for Lochlin Foundation
The Love for Lochlin Foundation
Flu & COVID Vaccine Information & Locations
Blessings in a Backpack
Blessings in a Backpack
Whittier Elementary will continue to provide weekly Blessings in a Backpack to students in need.
Blessings in a Backpack is a free, confidential program that provides non-perishable foods for children on the weekend. If you have questions about the program or would like your student to receive Blessings, please contact: Shelley.Lewis@fcps.org.
Food Donation List
Blessings is so grateful for your thoughtfulness and willingness to help feed our low-income children in Frederick. Food donations may be dropped off at your local school or 1016 N. Market Street, Frederick, MD 21701 on the back porch.
*No Peanut Products Please*
-Granola Bars, Crunchy Oats N Honey-Unsweetened Applesauce, single serve-Cheez-It Whole Grain, Single Serve Bags-Newtons Soft & Fruit Chewy Fig Bars, (2 Per Pack)-BelVita Breakfast Biscuits-Fruit Cups, Single Serve-Cheerios or Kix Cereal in single serve bowl or box.-Chef Boyardee Single Serve Cups-Kraft Easy Mac Macaroni & Cheese Microwaveable CupsThank you from the bottom of our backpacks!!!
Food, Energy & Medical Assistance Resources
Food, Energy & Medical Assistance Resources
dhs.maryland.gov/local-offices/frederick-county/
DHS - Energy Assistance
dhs.maryland.gov/weathering-tough-times/emergency-assistance/
Temporary Cash Assistance (TAC) & Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefits
One of the best family resources in Frederick...
One of the best family resources in Frederick...
website available for most languages - sitio web disponible para la mayoría de los idiomas
ELL Classes in multiple languages / Translation Services /
Workforce Services and more!!!
Click Link Below
Current Daycares that Support Whittier
Children's World - 301.662.3004
Goddard School - 301.631.6699
Kindercare - 301.694.7544
La Petite Academy - 301.695.7227
Little Lights - 301.473.8283
YMCA - 301.732.6854
For our Military Families:
CDC (PreK) - 301.619.3300
Youth Services, Ft. Detrick - 301.619.2538
Other Daycare Information:
Little Star Angels Childcare (Private Child Care) 301-523-0703
Locate Child Care Choices (Home Based Child Care) - 301.696.9766
Facebook Group - Find Frederick County Licensed Family Child Care
FCPS Meals
FCPS Meals Benefit Application
2024-2025
Mental Health Association
SHIP
United Way - 211
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Shelley Lewis
Shelley Lewis
Community Liaison
Whittier Elementary 2400 Whittier Drive Frederick , Maryland 21702240.236.3140 (direct) | 240.236.3100 (school)Shelley.Lewis@fcps.org
Whittier Elementary 2400 Whittier Drive Frederick , Maryland 21702240.236.3140 (direct) | 240.236.3100 (school)Shelley.Lewis@fcps.org
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