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Kick-off this Summer with So What Else!

Every year we offer summer programming for students who participate in our regular school year programming. In addition, we also open our doors to the general community at select locations. Here at So What Else we believe in making education accessible- financial circumstances shouldn’t deter families from having access to quality summer programming. We do our best to ensure our programs are accessible the communities we serve. If you have children between the ages of 5-18 please sign-up for our newsletter to stay up to dat eon our registration dates before spots fill up. We operate on a first come first served in select locations that are open to the general public.

To ensure our students continue to have access to a welcoming environment after the school year ends, So What Else provides free-of-cost, summer programming across Baltimore, Montgomery County, and Washington, DC.

So What Else summer camps are held at our after-school programming sites and a few additional locations for a duration 2 to 10 weeks, from June through August, depending on the location of the camp.

In addition to our usual curriculum projects, students enjoy summer-specific enrichment activities including swimming lessons, outdoor STEM activities, community service projects, gardening, guest speakers, field trips, and more. 

This summer, we aim to provide summer programming to over 600 students. 

2026 summer camp programs:

  • Team of Stars
  • Team of Stars is a five-week devised musical theatre summer camp for rising 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th graders. Campers will work with professional artists to compose a completely original musical to be shared during final performance with families!

    The Team of Stars camp offers an intensive holistic curriculum, blending the disciplines of musical theater (scriptwriting, acting, singing, dancing, and stagecraft) with restorative practices.

    We use a community-building/conflict-resolution approach. Students will participate in dialogue circles and exercises to address topics important to the campers, for example, but not limited to bullying prevention, overcoming obstacles, mental health, drugs, love, and stereotyping.

    All activities are led by professional instructors. Parents are invited to view the final performance of an original musical theater work written and performed by the campers.

  • Dates: July 6-August 7, 2026

    Camp Address: Gaithersburg, Maryland (Exact location TBD)

    Final Performance Address: Montgomery County, Maryland (Exact location TBD)

    Tuition: Full Scholarships available as needed (Suggested donation)

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  • Student Leadership Institute
  • The Student Leadership Institute is a 3-day summer leadership program for middle school students designed to help campers build confidence, strengthen leadership skills, and learn the value of service. Through hands-on activities, group discussions, team projects, and service-based learning, students will explore what it means to be a leader in their school, community, and everyday life.

    Campers will work on skills like goal-setting, teamwork, communication, project planning, and problem-solving while identifying and completing meaningful service projects. The program is led by an MCPS-certified teacher, with support from high school co-instructors who help guide and mentor middle school participants.

    The Student Leadership Institute gives students a supportive space to grow as leaders, connect with peers, and discover how they can make a positive impact in their communities.

  • Dates:
    Session 1 Tues 7/28 – Thurs 7/30, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
    Session 2 Tues 7/28 – Thurs 7/30, 12:45 pm – 4:45 pm
    Session 3 Tues 8/4 – Thurs 8/6, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
    Session 4 Tues 8/4 – Thurs 8/6, 12:45 pm – 4:45 pm

    Location: St. John’s Episcopal School – 3427 Olney Laytonsville Rd, Olney, MD 20832

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Contact Details

Reach out to us!

Phone: (301) 887-3808
Email:info@sowhatelse.org
Fax: (240) 778-2660
EIN #: 27-1219231

Locations

  • So What Else Food Rescue Bank: 4924 Wyaconda Rd, North Bethesda, MD 20852
  • Baltimore Resource Center: 424 S Pulaski St, Baltimore, MD 21223
  • So What Else, Inc. Office: 6901 Rockledge Drive, Suite 709, Bethesda, MD 20817 (Mailing address only – Do not come to this address)

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