Adventures in Camp – Teacher Run Summer Fun
ADDRESS: Stevens Forest Neighborhood Center, 6061 Stevens Forest Road, Columbia, MD 21045
WEBSITE: adventuresincamp.com
PHONE: 240-997-1700
HOURS: Full Day and Partial Day, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., options for 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., AM or PM half days
SESSION LENGTH: 1 week, but families usually register for all summer
PRICE PER SESSION: $250-$450
CAMP TYPE: Co-ed. Run by teachers, or college students who want to work with children in their futures (pediatricians, guidance counselors, etc.)
AGES: 3.5 years (fully potty trained, no naps) – 12 years old
CATEGORY: Traditional Day Camp – Teacher Run Summer Fun
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: No
OVERVIEW: Teacher Run Summer Fun since 2004. Each week features a theme with engaging STEM activities, sports, arts and crafts, nature walks, journal writing, swimming, and a field trip. Small groups of campers to certified counselors.
ADDRESS: 10291 Baltimore National Turnpike, Ellicott City, MD 21042
WEBSITE: bfunk.com
PHONE: 410-313-8199
HOURS: Full Day, Extended Day. Preschool & School Age Camps: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Extended hours available.
SESSION LENGTH: July 7-August 15
PRICE PER SESSION: $300 per week
CAMP TYPE: Co-ed
AGES: 3-10
CATEGORIES: Traditional Day Camp, Performing Arts Camp
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: No
OVERVIEW: Weekly themed preschool and school age camps are divided into levels by age and experience, where students will enjoy daily dance, arts, crafts, tumbling, games, and theater activities. BFunk Dance Company’s well experienced, professional staff will teach all camps. Each morning will consist of alternating dance classes in the following styles: hip hop, jazz, tap, ballet, and musical theatre. Each camp day will include a craft and daily activities that expand outside of dance classes (tumbling, theatre, karaoke, dress up, and fun activity-based games). Students will need to bring water bottles, finger food snacks, and lunch. The week will conclude with a parent performance on Friday. Extended hours are available upon request.
CA Camps
ADDRESS: 8100 Stevenson Road, Pikesville, MD 21208
WEBSITE: cacamps.org
PHONE: 443-658-2267
HOURS: Full Day, 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., optional before and after care available. June 16-August 8, 2025.
SESSION LENGTH: 1 week; 2 week minimum
PRICE PER SESSION: $465 per week
CAMP TYPE: Co-ed
AGES: 4-15
CATEGORIES: Traditional Day Camp, Specialty Camp, Teen Programming
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: No
OVERVIEW: Chizuk Amuno Camps – a day camp for kids pre-K through 8th grade
CA Camps is a Jewish day camp that is ACA accredited. It is located in the heart of Pikesville at Chizuk Amuno Congregation’s beautiful 30-acre complex. CA Camps offers both indoor and outdoor spaces, a state-of-the-art pool, an inclusive playground, and amazing programming to keep children engaged and challenged all summer long.
Come see why you can’t spell CAMP without CA!
Camp BCS
ADDRESS: 700 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
WEBSITE: centerstage.org
PHONE: 410-332-0033
HOURS: Full Day, 8:30 a.m.-4:15p.m.
SESSION LENGTH: 2 weeks
PRICE PER SESSION: $750
CAMP TYPE: Co-ed
AGES: 5-15
CATEGORY: Performing Arts Camp
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: No
OVERVIEW: Join Baltimore Center Stage in Summer 2025 for Camp BCS! When you sign up, your young artists will spend two weeks building community and establishing their own expansive creative toolboxes, all of which will help grow their confidence and offer them new and exciting paths to learning and knowing through arts. Throughout their time at Camp BCS, students will practice artistic skill building through theater games and exercises, writing, visual arts, movement with music, STEAM workshops, and so much more. Camp BCS emphasizes the development of a wide variety of skills and offers learning experiences in multiple disciplines of artistic expression so that campers can present what they’ve learned in an engaging showcase to present to their loved ones and the BCS staff at the end of each session.
Camp Heritage
ADDRESS: 800 S. Rolling Road, Catonsville, MD 21228
WEBSITE: ccbcmd.edu/Campus-Life-and-Activities/Athletics/Youth-Camps-and-Training/Camp-Heritage.aspx
PHONE: 443-840-4197
HOURS: Full Day, 8:45 a.m.-4:00 p.m., with morning and afternoon extended care options
SESSION LENGTH: 4-week sessions, with 6-week, 7-week, and 8-week options
PRICE PER SESSION: $950-$1,800
CAMP TYPE: Co-ed
AGES: Grades K-5; CIT program for grades 6 and 7
CATEGORIES: Traditional Day Camp, Counselor-in-Training Program
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: No
OVERVIEW: Camp Heritage is operated by CCBC Catonsville and licensed by the Maryland State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. It is designed for children who will have completed kindergarten through fifth grade. Children who have completed sixth grade and seventh grade are eligible to be selected for the counselor-in-training program. Children are grouped according to the grade completed by June 2025 and with daily group sizes of 24-32 campers.
The curriculum is created to involve campers in a wide variety of programs that provide an enriching and memorable camp experience. The programs include swimming, art, performing and creating, nature and the environment, sports and games, discovery time, table games, and special events. Each program focuses on activities that encourage children to explore their potential, build relationships, and develop self-confidence. Facilities offered include an indoor swimming pool, air-conditioned activity rooms and classrooms, a spacious multi-purpose gymnasium, and outdoor playing fields.
Camp Rock
ADDRESS: 1605 Cromwell Bridge Road, Baltimore, MD 21234
WEBSITE: camprockmd.com
PHONE: 410-665-7461
HOURS: Full Day, 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; Extended Day, 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
SESSION LENGTH: Up to 11 weeks with 2-week minimum
PRICE PER SESSION: Starting at $276 per week
CAMP TYPE: Co-ed
AGES: 4-12
CATEGORY: Traditional Day Camp
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: No
OVERVIEW: Camp Rock offers 11 weeks of summer fun for children ages 4-12 in a safe, nurturing, supportive environment. Camp Rock summer camp activities include nature trails, a high ropes course and zip line, water activities, swimming, games, crafts, performing arts, sports, team building, academic enrichment, special guests, field trips, delicious meals, friendships, and so much more!
Activities are age-appropriate and led by a caring staff. Camp Rock also offers specialty classes featuring swimming lessons, culinary arts, horsemanship, martial arts, gymnastics, and art. Come see why they are the best day camp in Baltimore!
Coppermine Summer Camps
ADDRESS: 1400 Coppermine Terrace, Baltimore, MD 21209 (MULTIPLE LOCATIONS)
WEBSITE: gocoppermine.com
PHONE: 410-337-7781
HOURS: Full Day with Extended Care Options, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
SESSION LENGTH: 13 weeks
PRICE PER SESSION: $250-$495
CAMP TYPE: Co-ed
AGES: 4-12+
CATEGORIES: Traditional Day Camp, Sports Camp, Counselor-in-Training Program, Off-site Teen Camps, Musical Theatre, Racquet Camps, Lacrosse, STEM Camps & More!
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: No
OVERVIEW: Coppermine is excited for another summer of FUN in 2025! Each day brings new adventures, new friends, and new experiences! Coppermine offers a variety of camps in Mt. Washington, Baltimore, Canton, Hampstead, and Bel Air!
At Coppermine, they LOVE making an impact on kids through positive reinforcement and encouragement while filling their days with FUN! Their high energy counselors, coaches, teachers, and instructors are the key to their success. They can’t wait to coach, mentor, and teach your children this summer! Adventure Awaits!
The Dance Conservatory at The St. Paul’s Schools
ADDRESS: 11232 Falls Road, Brooklandville, MD 21022
WEBSITE: stpaulsmd.org/TDC
PHONE: 410-823-6323 ext. 1136
HOURS: Partial Day, Full Day, Evening Classes
SESSION LENGTH: A variety of weeklong sessions from June 9 through August 15
PRICE PER SESSION: $140-$415
CAMP TYPE: Co-ed
AGES: 3-18
CATEGORY: Performing Arts Camp
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED:
OVERVIEW: The Dance Conservatory at The St. Paul’s Schools has been designed for beginning through advanced dancers to identify, nurture, develop, and train the Baltimore community’s children in the art of dance. This program offers students the opportunity to foster and enrich their dance education through the development of technical proficiency, artistic growth, and creativity. The process of learning to dance also teaches discipline and self-awareness, defines limitations, and enhances musical aptitude, concentration, and focus. Multiple disciplines including ballet, jazz, tap, and contemporary are offered for all ages, from the youngest dancers through pre-collegiate and pre-professional training. Specialty classes, including musical theatre dance, acrobatics, and hip hop, allow dancers to further their skills for specific venues.
Everyman Theatre Camp 2025
ADDRESS: 315 W. Fayette Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
WEBSITE: everymantheatre.org/summercamp
PHONE: 443-615-7055 ext. 7113
HOURS: Full Day
SESSION LENGTH: 1-week and 2-week options
PRICE PER SESSION: $400-$750
CAMP TYPE: Co-ed
AGES: K-8
CATEGORY: Performing Arts Camp
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: No
OVERVIEW: At Everyman Theatre, they excite the imagination, channel creative energy, and build social-emotional skills through the world of theatre. With story at the center of their work, they embrace text, song, movement, and visual art with the goal of providing a warm and nurturing environment for your child’s artistic experience. Dive into the world of creating stories and embrace each class as part of a larger journey as students hone their craft, develop collaborative skills, and have lots of fun along the way!
Goucher College Young Writers’ Camp
ADDRESS: 1021 Dulaney Valley Road, Baltimore, MD 21204
WEBSITE: goucher.edu/gogoucher/summer-camps/writing-workshop
HOURS: Full Day, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
SESSION LENGTH: 1 week
PRICE PER SESSION: $600-$650
CAMP TYPE: Co-ed
AGES: High school
CATEGORY: Literary Arts Camp
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: No
OVERVIEW: The Goucher Young Writers’ Camp is a one-week intensive creative writing workshop for high schoolers who love to write! Spend five days exploring fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction with award-winning writers and editors. Goucher’s seventh annual creative writing camp will take place on Goucher College’s beautiful 287-acre campus from June 23 to 27, 2025. Campers at the GYWC work with experienced author-instructors at the college’s renowned Kratz Center for Creative Writing to study multiple genres of creative writing in author-led workshops, participate in interactive writing activities and games, attend in-person seminars with visiting authors, start thinking about personal essays for college applications, learn about college life and the admissions process from college counselors and current Goucher students, and work with professional literary editors to create an anthology of camp writing at the end of the week. For more information and to register, please visit their website.
Irvine’s Summer Nature Camp – A camp for curious kids!
ADDRESS: 11201 Garrison Forest Road, Owings Mills, MD 21117
WEBSITE: explorenature.org/summercamp
PHONE: 443-738-9200
HOURS:
Full Day for campers ages 5-12: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Half Day for campers ages 3-4: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Partial Day for caregiver + child (under 3): 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Optional before and after care for an additional fee
SESSION LENGTH: 1 week – each weeklong camp focuses on a unique, creative theme with a variety of activities
PRICE PER SESSION: $260-$545
CAMP TYPE: Co-ed
AGES: 3-12, with a special caregiver + child camp for children under 3; counselor-in-training for 13-16
CATEGORIES: Nature Camp, STEAM Camp, Animals, Counselor-in-Training Program
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: No
OVERVIEW: Summer Nature Camp at Irvine offers curious children an immersive outdoor experience by engaging with the natural world through hiking, exploration, and endless summer fun. At Nature Camp, days are filled with adventures throughout Irvine’s stunning 211 acres of forests, meadows, and wetlands. During daily excursions, campers are surrounded by sights, sounds, textures, and smells of nature. Each weeklong camp session – taking place almost entirely outdoors – focuses on a unique, creative theme, making it fun for children to return week after week.
Do you have a child who asks why? Is eager to discover and explore? Enjoys animals, games, crafting, experimenting, and doesn’t mind a little mud? Campers will make discoveries, memories, and friendships – all while learning about the diverse ecosystems and conservation issues in the Maryland Piedmont. Check out Irvine’s Nature Camp – a camp for curious kids!
J Camps
ADDRESS: 3506 Gwynnbrook Avenue, Owings Mills, MD 21117
WEBSITE: jcampsbaltimore.org
PHONE NUMBER: 410-559-3500
CAMP HOURS: Half Day, Full Day, Extended Day
SESSION LENGTH: 1-8 week options
PRICE PER SESSION: $250-$580
CAMP TYPE: Co-ed
AGES: 2-15
CATEGORIES: Day Camp, Sports Camp, Tennis Camp, Theatre and Performing Arts Camp, Pickleball Camp, Teen Camp
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: Express Bus service available from multiple locations
OVERVIEW: Watch children discover their potential at J Camps, offering a wide spectrum of programmatic options for everyone. Sports, swimming, science, arts, theater, nature, or a little bit of everything – J Camps has it. An outdoor camp with plenty of air-conditioned indoor space to beat the heat or stay dry in the rain, J Camps features Shapiro Aquatics Park, Gordon Center for Performing Arts, J Camps Adventure Park, two gyms, tennis courts, nature trails, athletic fields, art studios and so much more. Each day, campers will come home happy, exhausted – and with the boost of confidence that comes with the joy of self-discovery. J Camps offers various camp options for grades pre-K through 10, with optional extended care and Express Bus service available from multiple locations. ACA accredited on the Owings Mills campus. Indoor and outdoor facilities. Swimming.
Kids @ CCBC
ADDRESS: CCBC Essex (BESS-115), 7201 Rossville Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21237
WEBSITE: ccbcmd.edu/summer-fun
PHONE: 443-840-2222
HOURS: Full Day, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Half-Day classes at Essex and Owings Mills
SESSION LENGTH: 1 week, 2 weeks
PRICE PER SESSION: $119-$295
CAMP TYPE: Co-ed
AGES: 7-17
CATEGORIES: Academic Camp, Cooking Camp, STEM Camp (Engineering and Electronics), Visual and Performing Arts Camp, Career Pathways
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: No
OVERVIEW: Kids@CCBC strives to create positive and fun learning experiences for students ages 7-17 with quality instruction, small class sizes, and individualized attention. They offer what parents have come to expect in summer learning. Whether it’s drawing, academic writing, dancing, baking, building, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, SAT Test Prep, sculpting, or engineering, Kids@CCBC has a class for that! Don’t just take their word for it. Here’s a testimonial from Yuka Lasher, a parent in Sculpting for Character Design who wrote, “The teacher was fantastic! I wish the class was longer.” Register now. Call 443-840-2222 or check them out at ccbcmd.edu/summer-fun.
Kids on Campus at Howard Community College
ADDRESS: 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044
WEBSITE: howardcc.edu/KOC
PHONE: 443-518-4110
HOURS: Partial Day, Extended Day
Half Day Classes in the mornings (8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.) and afternoons 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Supervised Lunch 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. (Extended Day). After Care 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
SESSION LENGTH: Classes are offered in 1 week and 2-week sessions.
PRICE PER SESSION: Classes range from $199 per week.
CAMP TYPE: Co-ed classes
AGES: 6-17
CATEGORIES: Academic & Technology Camp, Sports Camp, Visual Arts Camp
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: No
OVERVIEW: Ignite curiosity and creativity with exciting Kids on Campus enrichment classes at Howard Community College! Led by certified teachers and experts, these classes keep the fun and learning alive even when school is out. Young learners can explore a wide range of interests, from STEM and art to culinary skills, test prep, and academic enrichment – there’s something for everyone. This summer, the adventure continues with the return of athletic classes in HCC’s cutting-edge Kahlert Foundation Complex. Whether your child is interested in science experiments, artistic expression, or staying active, Kids on Campus offers a vibrant environment for discovery and growth. Located at Howard Community College, it’s the perfect destination for a summer filled with engaging activities and memorable experiences. Kids on Campus promises a summer filled with fun and learning for all students!
Lure of the Wild Nature Camps
Lure of the Wild Nature Camps
ADDRESS: Catonsville and Roland Park
WEBSITE: lureofthewild.com
PHONE: 443-457-3474
HOURS: Full Day 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Extended Day 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
SESSION LENGTH: Multi-week and single-week options
In Roland Park at Roland Park Country School May 28-30 and June 2-6
In Catonsville at Patapsco Valley State Park June 9-Aug 22
PRICE PER SESSION: $350-$525
CAMP TYPE: Co-ed
AGES: 4-12, CIT option for returning campers ages 13+
CATEGORIES: Nature Camp, STEAM Camp, Animals, Child-centered, Outdoor Play, Counselor-in-Training Program
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: No
OVERVIEW: Lure of the Wild Nature Camps are often regarded as one of the most thoughtfully designed and well-operated camps in the region. They offer families an opportunity for their children to play freely in a fully outdoor, natural setting, where they can take on self-regulated challenges that foster a strong sense of personal accomplishment and a lifelong love for nature. Experienced, professional staff guide campers as they explore the intricacies of the natural world and discover their own capabilities and resilience.
Lure of the Wild Nature Camps, located in Roland Park and Catonsville, offer:
- Endless opportunities for outdoor discovery and creativity
- Wildlife encounters
- Intentionally small groups
- Supportive, professional staff
- Technology-free, child-led learning
- A unique experience, evolving daily weekly, and seasonally!
A Magical Summer at Mercy
ADDRESS: 1300 East Northern Parkway, Baltimore, MD 21239
WEBSITE: mercyhighschool.com
PHONE: 410-433-8880
HOURS: Mercy will offer several partial day camps throughout the summer.
SESSION LENGTH: Typically, each session will run 1 week.
PRICE PER SESSION: $200-$215
CAMP TYPE: Single-sex, girls
AGES: Entering grades 6-9 in Fall 2025
CATEGORIES: Performing Arts Camp, Sports Camp, Academic & Technology Camp
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: No
OVERVIEW: Get ready for an energetic and creative summer at Mercy! Mercy High School is pleased to offer summer opportunities in basketball, cheerleading, cyber security, dance, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, and volleyball! Designed for girls entering grades 6-9 in fall 2025, A Magical Summer at Mercy provides the perfect opportunity for your daughter to discover her passion or dive deeper into an activity she already loves! Mercy High School looks forward to welcoming your daughter to the Magic of Mercy!
Maryland Zoo Summer Camp
ADDRESS: 1 Safari Place, Baltimore, MD 21217
WEBSITE: marylandzoo.org/learn/summer-camp
PHONE: 410-396-7102
HOURS: Full Day, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (aftercare available 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.)
SESSION LENGTH: 3-day and 5-day options
PRICE PER SESSION: $500 per session; $450 Zoo member price per session
CAMP TYPE: Co-ed
AGES: Grades 2-12
CATEGORY: Zoo Day Camp
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: No
OVERVIEW: Five-Day Zoo Camp (grades 2-8) – The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore offers a fun-filled and educational Zoo Camp for children entering grades 2-8 in the fall of 2025. Campers experience a unique, five-day camp that allows them to explore the world of animals here at the Zoo!
Three-Day Keeper-In-Training (grades 6-12) – Keeper-in-Training gives the ultimate insider perspective as campers learn firsthand what it takes to meet the needs of the Zoo’s animals. Campers will experience the ins and outs of the daily life of a zookeeper through unique behind-the-scenes experiences, special animal care workshops, and visits from the Zoo’s team of ambassador animals.
Maryvale Summer Camps
ADDRESS: 11300 Falls Road, Lutherville, MD 21093
WEBSITE: maryvale.com/about-maryvale/events/camps
PHONE: 410-252-3366
HOURS: Full Day
SESSION LENGTH: 4-5 days each
PRICE PER SESSION: $200-$475
CAMP TYPE: Co-ed and single-sex, girls
AGES: K-12
CATEGORIES: Sports Camp, Camp Invention
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: No
OVERVIEW: Summer at Maryvale! Maryvale is excited to offer a handful of camps this summer. Camp Invention, for K-6 graders, is returning for the second year. Brand new this year, Maryvale is hosting a badminton and pickleball camp for 5th-8th graders!
Two elite Maryvale athletic programs, soccer (IAAM B Conference Champions) and volleyball (IAAM A Conference Champions), are having camps this June. Baltimore Sun’s Coach of the Year Colin Devin is hosting three soccer camps: two for high schoolers and one for middle schoolers. Missy Little, who made history leading the Varsity Volleyball team to an A Conference victory for the last FOUR years, is putting on three camps: two for middle schoolers and one for high schoolers. Maryvale can’t wait for you to join them this summer!
McDonogh Summer Camps
ADDRESS: 8600 McDonogh Road, Owings Mills, MD 21117
WEBSITE: mcdonogh.org/summer
PHONE: 443-544-7100
HOURS: Full Day, Extended Day
SESSION LENGTH: Full summer (6-week) and single-week sessions available
CAMP TYPE: Co-ed
AGES: 4-17
CATEGORIES: Traditional Day Camp, Academic & Technology Camp, Sports Camp, Counselor-in-Training Program, Performing Arts Camp, Visual Arts Camp
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: Bus service available for an additional fee
OVERVIEW: Get ready for fun, friendship, discovery, and adventure this summer! McDonogh offers a wide range of traditional day camps, arts and educational programs, and sports clinics for children ages 4-17. The camps are conducted on the school’s stunning 800-acre campus with impressive indoor and outdoor facilities. Transportation, lunch, before and after care, and sibling discounts are available for many camps. Check out the full lineup at mcdonogh.org/summer, and see why families have been choosing McDonogh Summer Camps for more than 80 years!
My Sister My Friend Summer Empowerment & Exploration Camp
ADDRESS: Severn Center, 1160 Reece Rd, Severn, MD 21144; Patterson Park Public Charter School, 27 N Lakewood Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224 (Since we are a travel camp, locations are for pick-up & drop-off).
WEBSITE: sisnsyncinc.org
PHONE NUMBER: 410.816.7691
CAMP HOURS: Full Day, 9am – 5pm
SESSION LENGTH: 2 weeks
PRICE RANGE PER SESSION: $625 per week (2 weeks minimum)
CAMP TYPE: Single-sex, girls
AGES: 10 – 17 (middle & high school)
CATEGORIES: Life Skills Development, Job Training (high school girls), & Travel Camp
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: Yes, at designated locations
OVERVIEW: My Sister My Friend Summer Empowerment & Exploration Camp, a program of Sisters In Sync, Inc., is a 2-week camp for middle and high school girls who are interested in strengthening their life skills and traveling during the summer. My Sister My Friend is a purpose-driven, fun, and exciting program. Girls will engage in Life Skills Development modules such as cooking, participate in community outreach such as food distribution, and embark on adventurous field trips such as visiting the Museum of Ice Cream.
Each day is a different experience!
There are two components to camp. Empowerment & Exploration.
- Empowerment focuses on our 10 Modules such as, Who Am I? and Off To A Great Start. Modules engage girls with activities and lay the foundation for field trips.
- Exploration focuses on learning through travel. Girls will be immersed into navigating the world around them with in state and out-of-state trips.
PADONIA Summer Camps
ADDRESS: 12006 Jenifer Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030
WEBSITE: padonia.com
PHONE: 410-252-2046
HOURS: Full Day, Extended Day
SESSION LENGTH: 1 week to 10 weeks
PRICE RANGE PER SESSION: $315-$395Traditional Camp; $395-$495 Adventure Camp
CAMP TYPE: Co-ed
AGES: 5-13
CATEGORIES: Traditional Day Camp, Adventure Camp
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: No
OVERVIEW: PADONIA Summer Camps: Traditional Camp for ages 5-13 includes creative arts, swimming, dance, sports and other activities celebrating fun weekly themes. Adventure Camp for ages 8-13 includes zipline, low ropes adventure course, archery, indoor rock climbing, river tubing and more. Maryland’s Largest Swim Club. Presented by Padonia Park Child Centers.
Park Camps / The Park School of Baltimore
ADDRESS: 2425 Old Court Road; Baltimore, MD 21208
WEBSITE: parkcamps.com
PHONE: 410-339-7070 / 410-339-4120
HOURS: Full Day / Partial Day / Extended Care
SESSION LENGTH: Varies per camp
PRICE PER SESSION: Varies per camp
CAMP TYPE: Co-ed
AGES: 3-1/2 – 15
CATEGORIES: Sports Camp, Traditional Day Camp, Robotics Camp, Counselor-in-Training Program, Nature Camp, Adventure Camp, Visual and Performing Arts Camp, and more!
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: No
OVERVIEW: At Park Camps, our 100-acre wooded campus provides the perfect backdrop for exploration, learning, and growth. Our dedicated teachers and counselors take the time to understand each camper’s unique personality and interests, ensuring every child feels valued and supported. With a staff who genuinely enjoys the fun and adventure as much as the campers, we create an environment where everyone is inspired to thrive.
In Summer 2025, the season begins with School’s Out Sports Camp (June 10-20), ideal for recreational and competitive athletes to get active and refine their skills. From June 23 to August 1, our main offerings include Day Camp (Ages 3.5-10), Specialty Camps (Ages 10-14), and a CIT Program (Ages 12-15). New this year, Adventure Camps (ages 8-14) will feature our challenge course with exciting off-campus trips to inspire outdoor exploration. The summer wraps up with two additional weeks of Adventure Camps (August 4-15), ensuring campers stay engaged until the season’s end.
All camps (except for the CIT program) are one week long with new specialty options starting each Monday. Camp runs from 8:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m., and starting this year we are happy to be able to offer extended care from 3:15-5:30 p.m. Registration is open and Adventure, Sibling, and New Camper discounts are available!
Peabody Preparatory Summer Programs
ADDRESS: 21 E. Mt. Vernon Place, Baltimore, MD 21202
WEBSITE: peabody.jhu.edu/prep
PHONE: 667-208-6640
HOURS: Varies based on program:Full Day, Half Day, Partial Day
SESSION LENGTH: Varies based on program
PRICE PER SESSION: Varies based on program
CAMP TYPE: Co-ed
AGES: All ages, infant to adult
CATEGORY: Performing Arts Camp
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: No
OVERVIEW: The Peabody Preparatory offers a variety of weeklong specialty music and dance programs designed to provide a fun yet focused opportunity to hone your craft or try something new. From ballet to guitar virtuosity, these programs offer extraordinary artistic experiences. Craft your own beats at the Baltimore Beat Lab, master the piano with Piano at Peabody and Peabody Piano Week, explore the world through dance in AileyCamp Baltimore or the Summer Dance Intensive, further your skills in guitar, strings, and chamber music, or simply have a blast with your new friends. With programs for students of all ages and skill levels, there is something for everyone this summer at the Prep!
Pete Caringi’s All-Maryland Soccer Camp
ADDRESS: CCBC Essex, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21237
WEBSITE: all-maryland.org
PHONE: 410-292-5927
HOURS: Partial Day, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
SESSION LENGTH: 1 week
PRICE PER SESSION: $190
CAMP TYPE: Co-ed
AGES: 6-14
CATEGORY: Sports Camp
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: No
OVERVIEW:
As they look forward to the summer of 2025, the goal of All-Maryland Soccer Camps has always been to create a fun learning environment, regardless of the level of the player. The staff will place campers in a surrounding, based on their abilities, that will allow them to EXCEL. After a week at All-Maryland Soccer Camps, campers will have improved their technical and tactical games, but more importantly, they will come away with a greater PASSION for the game. This will all occur in a fun and enjoyable atmosphere.
Red Hot Summer Camps
ADDRESS: 5204 Roland Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21210
WEBSITE: rpcs.org/summer
PHONE: 410-323-5500
HOURS: Partial Day, Full Day; before and after care available
SESSION LENGTH: 1-8 week sessions based on camp
PRICE PER SESSION: Varies
CAMP TYPE: Co-ed and single-sex, girls
AGES: 5-16 (with an additional camp for ages 1-4)
CATEGORIES: Traditional Day Camp, Academic & Technology Camp, Performing Arts Camp, Sports Camp, Visual Arts Camp
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: No
OVERVIEW: No matter what your child’s interest, Red Hot Summer Camps at Roland Park Country School will provide experiential, hands-on experiences led by talented and expert teachers. From cake decorating to coding, from lacrosse and soccer to acting and painting, Red Hot Summer Camps has something for every camper! Looking for a camp that combines your child’s interests while inspiring them to be kind, confident, smart, positive thinkers? Look no further than Red Hot Summer Camps’ variety of HeroCamps that offer programs focusing on STEM, sports, community service, and even a camp just for those getting ready for kindergarten! No matter if you choose a camp taught by an RPCS teacher or by one of their outstanding community partners, your camper will experience wonder, excitement, fun, learning, and a counselor who is invested in their personal development.
River Valley Ranch (RVR)
ADDRESS: 4443 Grave Run Road, Manchester, MD 21102
WEBSITE: rivervalleyranch.com
PHONE: 443-712-1010
HOURS: Overnight, Full Day, Extended Day
SESSION LENGTH: 1 week
PRICE PER SESSION: $350-$1,060
CAMP TYPE: Co-ed
AGES: 4-17
CATEGORIES: Overnight Camp, Traditional Day Camp, Faith-Based Camp
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: No
OVERVIEW: Quality Caring Staff, Unique Challenging Experiences, and Meaningful Life Impact – that’s RVR’s philosophy and promise in a nutshell! Since 1952, RVR has been doing just that on its beautiful 500-acre property in northern central Maryland.
Offering week-long Overnight Camps for ages 7-17, as well as Day Camps for ages 4-10, some of RVR’s many renowned activities include a 1,500-foot triple zip line, horseback trail rides, high and low ropes challenge courses, paintball, archery tag, bubble ball, climbing towers, giant swing, ninja barn with warped wall – not to mention engaging nightly services, small group discussions, and traditional unplugged camp experiences like a swimming pool, campfires, team challenges, arts & crafts, and a gymnasium. Camp season is mid-June to mid-August. Come experience RVR – the adventure starts here!
Schoolhouse Theater Arts, Inc.
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 8076, Elkridge, MD 21075
WEBSITE: schoolhousetheaterarts.com
PHONE: 443-936-8484 or 410-379-6991
HOURS: Full Day, Extended Day (before and after care available)
SESSION LENGTH: 1 week & 2 week sessions
PRICE PER SESSION: $125-$550
CAMP TYPE: Co-ed
AGES: 3-15
CATEGORIES: Performing Arts Camp, Traditional Day Camp
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: No
OVERVIEW: Lights, Camera, Action! Join STA to make friends, play games, create crafts, learn drama skills, and put on a theatrical production for family and friends on the last day. Did you ever wonder what happens behind the scenes in a production? In the Set It Up Camp, participants will design and build sets for summer camp productions and then work as the tech crew during performances. Staff includes certified teachers and experienced counselors. STA looks forward to seeing you on the stage! Registration is now open. To register, visit howardcountymd.gov/rap or call 410-313-PARK (410-313-7275).
Stages Music Arts Summer Music Camps
Music Camps for Kids, including Taylor Swift Camp, Iconic Decades in Music (60s/70s, 80s, 90s), Electronic Music, Modern Pop Icons, Metal Camp, Audio Engineering, Guitar Camps (Intro to Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar) and camps for Mini Music Makers! No experience required.
ADDRESS: 10 Stenersen Lane, Cockeysville, MD 21030
WEBSITE: stagesmusicarts.com
PHONE: 443-353-5300
HOURS: Full Day, Partial Day. All camps 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. except Mini Music Markers (4-5 years: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 6-8 years: 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
SESSION LENGTH: 1 week
PRICE PER SESSION: $550 for full day camps; $420 for Mini Music Makers
CAMP TYPE: Co-ed
AGES: Mini Music Makers: sessions for 3-5 year olds and 6-8 year olds; Kids Camps: 8-12; Teen Camps: 13-18
CATEGORY: Performing Arts Day Camp
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: No
OVERVIEW: Summer camps at Stages hold the promise of endless fun, friends and memories! Your rock star will experience the exhilaration of mastering an instrument, singing their heart out, performing their favorite songs with a band or composing their own original digital music using cutting-edge software. Beginners are welcome.
Stages Music Arts is Baltimore’s premier music school and recording studio whose mission is to inspire students of all ages to experience the joy of making music while gaining confidence, making friends and thriving within a fun and supportive community.
STEAM Summer Camps with the Science Guys of Baltimore
ADDRESS: Varying locations
WEBSITE: scienceguysofbaltimore.com/summercamp
PHONE: 443-436-2663
HOURS: Full Day, Partial Day, varying by location
SESSION LENGTH: Weekly, June 9-August 22
PRICE PER SESSION: Varies by location
CAMP TYPE: Co-ed
AGES: 5-12
CATEGORIES: Traditional Day Camp, Academic Camp
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: No
OVERVIEW: At Science Guys of Baltimore, STEAM Camps are packed each week full of hands-on and interactive experiments, games, relationship building, and FUN! The vibe is very campy but with tons of science learning woven in. This makes the camp great for ALL kids: those who love science, and those who don’t yet know they love science! Find each camp theme, date, and location option on the website!
Steve & Kate’s Camp
ADDRESS: 4501 N. Charles Steet, Baltimore, MD 21210
WEBSITE: steveandkatescamp.com/baltimore
PHONE: 410-712-4928
HOURS: Full Day, 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m
SESSION LENGTH: June 16-August 15 (9 weeks)
PRICE PER SESSION: $120 per day; $3,600 summer pass
CAMP TYPE: Co-ed
AGES: 4-12
CATEGORY: Traditional Day Camp
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: No
OVERVIEW: When you trust kids, they trust themselves. Since 1980, Steve & Kate’s Camp has trusted kids to choose their own activities and plan their own days in real time. Whether campers are designing, building, coding, creating, baking, dancing, playing, eating, sewing, skipping – it’s all on their own schedule. Because when you empower children to make their own choices and be their own bosses, the children discover new reserves of confidence, resiliency, and creativity – all the while learning to make course corrections and trust themselves as they go.
Families can buy as many days as they’d like and use them at any time. No weekly reservations or commitments required – just show up! If for any reason your plans change, they’ll automatically refund any unused passes in full at summer’s end.
Ages: 4-12 | Lunch, snacks, and all hours (8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.) included.
Summer at BL: Sports Camps
Summer at BL: Sports Camps
ADDRESS: Boys’ Latin, 822 West Lake Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21210
WEBSITE: boyslatinmd.com/athletics/summer-at-bl
PHONE: 410-377-5192
HOURS: Partial Day, Full Day
SESSION LENGTH: 1 week
PRICE PER SESSION: $150-$300
CAMP TYPE: Single-sex, boys
AGES: 5-16
CATEGORY: Sports Camp
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: No
OVERVIEW: Boys’ Latin summer sports camps offer boys the chance to learn, grow, and compete in a supportive and engaging environment. Join BL for lacrosse, football, basketball, or baseball camps, all led by experienced BL varsity coaches. These camps promise a top-notch athletic experience.
Summer at Bryn Mawr
ADDRESS: 109 West Melrose Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21210
WEBSITE: brynmawrschool.org/summer
PHONE: 410-323-8800
HOURS: Partial or Full Day with morning and afternoon extended hours available
SESSION LENGTH: 1-2 week options
PRICE PER SESSION: Starting at $300+ per week
CAMP TYPE: Co-ed
AGES: 5 and up
CATEGORIES: Day Camp, Academic & Technology Camp, Performing Arts Camp, Creative Arts Camp, Sports Camp, Science Camp, STEM Camp
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: No
OVERVIEW: Summer at Bryn Mawr offers a huge range of camps including sports, arts & crafts, science, drama, dance (or all of the above!). Enjoy long-running favorites like Creative Workshop or find something new to explore! Extended care is available, and lunch is included for full-day campers!
Summer at Friends
ADDRESS: 5114 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210
WEBSITE: fscamp.org
PHONE: 410-649-3218
HOURS: Full Day, 8:30 a.m.-3:30/5:00 p.m.
SESSION LENGTH: 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 8 weeks
PRICE PER SESSION: $980-$4,240
CAMP TYPE: Co-ed
AGES: 4-13
CATEGORIES: Traditional Day Camp, Counselor-in-Training Program, Performing Arts Camp, Sports Camp, Visual Arts Camp
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: No
OVERVIEW: Summer at Friends offers a variety of exciting day camps for children ages 4-13 on Friends School of Baltimore’s beautiful 35-acre campus. There are traditional day camps, featuring a mix of activities ranging from art to swimming, as well as specialty camps focusing on drama, visual arts, robotics, makerspaces, technology, and sports! Camp groups are intentionally kept small, allowing for lots of personal attention from terrific counselors and teachers. All of the camps include lunch, snack, and daily on-site swimming! Summer at Friends has been creating amazing camp experiences for over 60 years! Come see what Summer Fun looks like! Programs fill quickly; we encourage you to register early.
Summer at Garrison Forest
ADDRESS: 300 Garrison Forest Road, Owings Mills, MD 21117
WEBSITE: gfs.org/summer
PHONE: 410-559-3433
HOURS: Partial Day, Full Day, Extended Day, Overnight
SESSION LENGTH: 1 week
PRICE PER SESSION: Varies
CAMP TYPE: Co-ed
AGES: 3 and up
CATEGORIES: Traditional Day Camp, Overnight Camp
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: No
OVERVIEW: Fun happens here! Summer at Garrison Forest is conveniently located just off of 695 in Owings Mills in a gated community on a beautiful 110-acre campus. With traditional day, specialty, equestrian and overnight offerings, there are plenty of opportunities for campers to follow their dreams and explore their passions. Summer at Garrison invites children to discover new skills, dive deep into their creativity, play what they love and take their talents for a joy ride!
Summer at Highlands
ADDRESS: 2409 Creswell Road, Bel Air, MD 21015
WEBSITE: hsmd.org
PHONE: 410-836-1415
HOURS: Partial Day, Full Day
SESSION LENGTH: 6 weeks
PRICE PER SESSION: $150-$3,000
CAMP TYPE: Co-ed
AGES: Students entering grades 1-12
CATEGORIES: Academic Camp, Camp for Learning Differences, Sports Camp, Agriculture Camp, Technology Camp
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: No
OVERVIEW: Learning and fun meet during the summer at The Highlands School! Mind Jump is the signature 5-week academic program, which meets daily each morning. Each week, Summer at Highlands offers lunch bunch and afternoon camps to keep students active and engaged. Afternoon camps include Writer’s Workshop, HSPT Prep, Sports Camp, Healthy Minds and Bodies, Woodworking, Agriculture/Horticulture, STEM Camp, and more.
Summer at Jemicy
ADDRESS: 11 Celadon Road, Owings Mills, MD 21117
WEBSITE: jemicyschool.org/camps
EMAIL/PHONE: tmarsh@jemicyschool.org/410-753-8033
HOURS: Full Day and Half Day options, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
SESSION LENGTH: Lower School: 4 weeks; Middle School: 1-4 weeks
PRICE PER SESSION: See camp website for pricing details
CAMP TYPE: Co-ed/day camp/non-denominational
AGES: 6-14
CATEGORIES: Academic Camp, Camp for Learning Differences
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: No
OVERVIEW: Summer at Jemicy, designed for students with dyslexia or related language-based learning differences, endeavors to minimize the problem of summer learning loss by reinforcing and maintaining skills acquired throughout the school year. The four-week Lower School Program (grades 1-5) offers academic support in reading and math in the mornings and creative and recreational activities in the afternoons. Students in the Middle School Program (grades 6-8) can choose from 1-4 weeks, each featuring a unique, themed learning adventure that combines academics, arts, and community for a well-rounded educational experience.
The option to enroll in half-day, full-day, and weekly programs provides families with flexibility to meet their scheduling needs.
Summer at The Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)
ADDRESS: 1300 W. Mount Royal Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21217
WEBSITES: mica.edu/artcamp and mica.edu/precollege
PHONE: 410-225-2219
HOURS: Full Day, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Overnight
SESSION LENGTH: 1 week, 2 weeks, 4 weeks
PRICE PER SESSION: $420-$7,320
CAMP TYPE: Co-ed
AGES: 5-17 (grades K-12)
CATEGORY: Visual Arts Camp
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: No
OVERVIEW: Students in K-12 have the opportunity to maximize their summer by engaging in MICA’s week-long art and design classes that promote freedom of expression in a structured way. Choose from eight different week-long sessions running from June 16, 2025 through August 8, 2025. Visit mica.edu/artcamp to learn more. For teens ages 15-17 who want to earn college credits, MICA’s PreCollege Art & Design Program has both residential and commuter options available. Choose from 2-week or 4-week sessions running from June 30, 2025-July 25, 2025. Visit mica.edu/precollege to learn more and register.
Summer at The St. Paul’s Schools
ADDRESS: 11152 Falls Road, Brooklandville, MD 21022
WEBSITE: stpaulsmd.org/summer
PHONE: 410-821-3058
HOURS: Full Day, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; before and after care available
SESSION LENGTH: Various week-long sessions available June 9 through August 15
PRICE PER SESSION: $260-$725
CAMP TYPE: Co-ed and single-sex options
AGES: 4-16
CATEGORIES: Traditional Day Camp, Academic & Technology Camp, Counselor-in-Training Program, Performing Arts Camp, Sports Camp, Visual Arts Camp
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: No
OVERVIEW: For decades, children ages 4-16 have been building lifelong friendships and skills attending Summer at The St. Paul’s Schools. Located on a 120-acre campus just 10 miles north of Baltimore City, campers quickly connect and feel safe in a nurturing environment. With a ropes course, swimming pool, and athletics facilities including a state-of-the-art indoor golf training center, as well as facilities for arts, drama, cooking, and scientific exploration, campers can unplug, try new and exciting activities, make great new friends, and gain self-esteem! An exceptional summer camp staff is dedicated to helping your camper develop new skills, have fun, and become an integral part of the camp community.
An early bird discount is offered for all registrations until March 1, 2025, and will be automatically applied. For more information, please contact Stacie Gottlieb, director of auxiliary services, at sgottlieb@stpaulsmd.org.
Summer Camp at The Odyssey School
ADDRESS: 3257 Bridle Ridge Lane, Lutherville, MD 21093
WEBSITE: theodysseyschool.org/summer-camp-at-the-odyssey-school
PHONE: 410-580-5551
HOURS: Full Day and Partial Day options available
SESSION LENGTH: 5 weeks
PRICE PER SESSION: $2,600-$3,700
CAMP TYPE: Co-ed
AGES: Grades K-5
CATEGORIES: Academic Camp, Camp for Learning Differences
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: No
OVERVIEW: Summer Camp at The Odyssey School is an enriching and creative program offering instruction in writing, math, and reading in the morning, and games, sports, and outdoor discovery in the afternoon. Odyssey’s summer camp teachers are highly trained and experienced in developing children’s reading, writing, and math skills to ensure success in the coming school year. The morning session includes
- Writers and Creators Workshop: Two-hour creative writing and art session that helps children discover new and exciting ways to view the writing process
- Reading & Writing Tutoring: Daily instruction tailored to meet the individual needs of each student
- Math Workshop: Small group, 45-minute sessions to develop math fact fluency, math vocabulary, and comprehension of word problems
The afternoon includes games and activities offered by Coppermine of Baltimore.
Summer Learn to Row
ADDRESS: 3301 Waterview Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21230
WEBSITE: baltimorerowing.org/summerlearntorow
HOURS: Partial Day
SESSION LENGTH: 1 week
PRICE PER SESSION: $350
CAMP TYPE: Co-ed
AGES: 12-18
CATEGORY: Sports Camp
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: No
OVERVIEW: Spend a week on the water with Baltimore Community Rowing this summer! Learn the Olympic sport of rowing with a skilled staff of USRowing-certified youth coaches. Participants will learn boat handling skills, mechanics of the rowing stroke, and will progress to rowing as a team. Practices are designed to build on campers’ current fitness and will include land and water workouts. On-water instruction will take place in team boats. Participants will row alongside current high school athletes and collegiate rowers with opportunities to learn more about BCR’s high school rowing program and collegiate rowing opportunities. Each week will end with a spectator-friendly intra-squad race. Open to athletes in grades 6-12. Scholarships are available for residents of the Baltimore metro area based on financial need.
