Baltimore Fishbowl 2026 Guide to Summer Camps by independentschoolguide

2026 GUIDE TO SUMMER CAMPS

Publisher/Editor: Nicole Allen

Advertising Executive: Julie Sawyer

Contributor: Karen Nitkin

Graphic Designer: Julie M. Kichline

Baltimore Fishbowl Founder: Susan Gerardo Dunn

The Baltimore Fishbowl Guide to Summer Camps is published once yearly by Baltimore Fishbowl.

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Letter from The Editor

Dear Readers,

Welcome to the third annual Guide to Summer Camps, a print and digital publication launched by Baltimore Fishbowl in 2024 to provide Baltimore metro area parents with a trusted resource for choosing summer camps and programs that will best suit their children.

In past editions, we have spoken with local camps about their counselor-in-training programs, we have highlighted camps that focus on the arts, and we have explored camps where children spend the entire day outside.

This year, we talked to camps that focus on academics, with options ranging from residential and day programs at area colleges to half-day programs designed for students with learning differences.

We also spoke with some popular sportsfocused camps, from sport-specific camps designed for experienced players to camps created for beginners who would like to try multiple sports.

Between these feature stories, this year’s Summer Program Profiles and our summer camp directory, we hope you will find the perfect place for your children to spend the summer.

Enjoy!

Nicole Allen

Photo Credits: Top - Irvine’s Summer Nature Camp. Middle - Summer at Friends. Bottom - Kids on Campus at Howard Community College.

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SUMMER PROGRAM PROFILES

Baltimore Lab School Summer Program: Where

Learning Differences Are Strengths

Baltimore Lab School’s Summer Program offers a structured, engaging option for families seeking academic support and confidence-building for children who learn differently. Designed for students with ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning disabilities, the four-week program (from July 6 - July 31) blends targeted academics with hands-on, creative learning that keeps students motivated all summer long.

Students benefit from small-group instruction in reading, writing, and math, led by licensed special educators who understand how learning differences impact attention, processing, and confidence. Lessons are arts-integrated and experiential, helping students retain skills over the summer break.

Programs are thoughtfully tailored by age and grade level. Younger students continue to build foundational skills through themed academic clubs, creative projects, outdoor exploration, and cooking activities. Middle schoolers focus on skill reinforcement, organization, and independence, while high school students engage in experiential learning that emphasizes communication, problem-solving, and real-world application.

In addition to on-campus learning, students enjoy field trips and off-site swimming activities that boost social skills, independence, and confidence. By summer’s end, students don’t just maintain academic progress—they return to school feeling capable, connected, and ready to learn.

2220 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, MD 21218 | 410-261-5500 | baltimorelabschool.org/admissions/summer.cfm

Irvine’s Summer Nature Camp - A camp for curious kids!

Does your child ask “why”? Do they love to explore, observe animals, create and discover? Do they enjoy playing outside and aren’t bothered by a little mud? Irvine Nature Center’s Summer Nature Camp is designed for them!

Summer Nature Camp offers curious children an immersive outdoor experience, connecting them with the natural world through hiking, exploration, and endless summer fun. Set across Irvine’s 211 acres of forests, meadows, and wetlands, campers engage all their senses learning about the natural world and conservation topics.

Each weeklong session, led by professional educators and naturalists, takes place almost entirely outdoors and features a unique, creative theme—making it exciting to return week after week. Campers enjoy creative arts, on-trail investigations, animal encounters, and free play. Irvine’s 50+ resident Animal Ambassadors are always a highlight.

Irvine’s Summer Nature Camp runs June 15–August 21, 2026. Full-day camps for ages 5–12 run from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Half-day Saplings Camp is available for ages 3–4, and Little Birds Summer Camp welcomes children under 3 with a caregiver. Optional before- and after-care is available. Teens ages 13–16 can apply for the Counselor-in-Training program to build leadership skills while staying connected to camp.

11201 Garrison Forest Road, Owings Mills, MD 21117 | explorenature.org

McDonogh Summer Camps 2026: Joy (and Fun) Lives Here!

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. We welcome many McDonogh students back to campus each summer, and we are equally delighted to welcome new campers from across greater Baltimore, introducing them to the magic of summer on our stunning 800-acre campus. Transportation, lunch, before and after care, and sibling discounts are available.

8600 McDonogh Road Owings Mills, MD 21117 mcdonogh.org/summer

Stages Music Arts Summer Music Camps

Has your child ever dreamed of rocking out on stage with friends? Is your creative kid still searching for their passion? Do you want your child to put down the screens and pick up an instrument? If so, Stages Music Arts in Cockeysville offers an exciting lineup of summer camps for kids ages 4-18. No musical experience necessary!

Young music lovers will learn new skills, gain confidence and make lifelong friends and incredible memories while having the time of their lives in camps such as our insanely popular Taylor Swift ‘Eras Experience’, new K-Pop camp, Indie Rock, Music Production and more!

Our highly skilled instructors will help kids of all ages and experience levels learn favorite songs, pick up a new instrument or advance existing skill sets, write original music or learn the basics of composition and recording. Beginners are welcome!

Each week closes out with a pizza party and a live concert for family & friends in our state-ofthe-art Performance Hall. Come see why we are Baltimore’s Premier Music School!

10 Stenersen Lane, Cockeysville, MD 21030 stagesmusicarts.com

Summer at Garrison Forest!

Join Summer at Garrison Forest for fun at the Forest this summer! Located on a beautiful 110-acre campus in Owings Mills, Maryland, Summer at Garrison Forest offers an array of co-ed camps designed for ages three and up. Their camps offer flexible options and are grouped into three categories: Grizzly Day Camps, Specialty Camps, and Residential Experiences. Sign up for one week or the entire summer! Highlights include themed weeks, water play and swimming, barn visits, STEAM projects, cooking, sports, and more!

Does your child have a specific interest or passion? Check out Summer at Garrison Forest Specialty Camps that include sports, performing arts, equestrian, and enrichment. Ready for a next-level experience? Campers interested in riding, polo, or performing arts can try the two-week Residential Experience programs, held in their on-campus dorms. (Note that Residential Experience camps are for girls aged 11-14 only.) Each curriculum is thoughtfully crafted to include mentorship, career exploration, service, and leadership. Outside of the hands-on day program, campers enjoy evening and weekend social activities and trips. Experience everything GFS has to offer; visit gfs.org/summer for a full listing of options and to register today!

300 Garrison Forest Road, Owings Mills, MD 21117 | gfs.org/summer

• Learn drama skills, make crafts and explore your talents.

• Showcase what you’ve learned with a final performance.

• Join the crew in Set It Up if you’re looking for creating the “behind the scenes” magic.

• Summer Camps run July 6 - July 17, 2026.

Learning

Summer Camps that make FUN

by Karen Nitkin

Amy Lynne Shelton has been with the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY) for 13 years and has served as executive director for the last three. The nonprofit’s summer camps—taught by Johns Hopkins professors and other renowned academics and subjectmatter experts—attract bright young people from all over the world, who spend their summer days immersed in such topics as robotics, engineering and language arts.

It can be challenging, but it’s also just a good time.

“A lot of times parents come to us looking for that academic piece, but what they walk away with is that their kids made friends and had fun,” says Shelton. “That’s our sweet spot. It’s absolutely hard work, but it’s hard work for kids who thrive on that kind of hard work. And when you bring kids together around something they enjoy, they generate enthusiasm.”

Students at CTY aren’t slouched in seats, passively absorbing information from a teacher delivering a monologue. They’re not preparing for tests. Instead, they are working

together to research, create and problemsolve, with the teacher serving as facilitator.

The camp attracts some 4,000 participants each summer, about 20 percent international, in grades two and up. To qualify, students must submit test scores and transcripts.

The program has 11 sites nationwide. Students in grades two through eight can participate in three-week day or residential programs, while those in grades five through 12 live at Johns Hopkins University or other college campuses throughout the U.S. There are also remote and hybrid learning opportunities.

Here in the Baltimore region, young people who want to stretch their minds over the summer have a wealth of opportunities to create, learn and discover in summer camps that focus on academic exploration. That’s partly because the region has so many excellent colleges, universities and independent schools that offer summer programming.

One such independent school is the Highlands School in Bel Air, which has a five-week summer camp called Mind Jump, for students in kindergarten through grade seven.

Mind Jump focuses on reading comprehension, phonics and math in structured classes that are grouped by ability. With just three students per instructor, lessons are tailored to each camper’s learning style, says Head of School Claudia Nachtigal, who was named best principal in the 2025 Best of Harford poll, with Highlands topping the list as best private school.

Many campers have either struggled with a topic or

are preparing for what they know will be a challenging new academic year.

“We have a lot of kids with ADHD, and the way we do phonics, math and comprehension is extremely helpful,” Nachtigal says. “The teachers are our Highlands School teachers. They are both specialized and certified. Our goal is to prevent summer learning loss but also to accelerate where students are.”

The camp runs from 8:30 a.m. until noon, and campers can then continue their day with lunch and afternoon camps that center on sports, gardening, art or other activities.

The K-12 Jemicy School also offers full-day and half-day summer programs for children with dyslexia or related language-based learning differences. These programs aim to minimize summer learning loss while combining education with recreation, creativity and fun, says Andrea Seurkamp, education director of Summer at Jemicy (and Lower and Middle School Skills Department chair during the school year).

The program for lower school students features smallgroup literacy instruction, with two to four kids per teacher, as well as sessions on language arts, math and science-based adventures that take place on the school’s wooded campus.

The middle school program has a structured writing class, math support and a session that focuses on improving executive function. The afternoon has non-academic options like art and gym.

Jemicy teachers lead most of the programs, but only about 20% of participants are Jemicy students, Seurkamp says. “There’s an application process, and we meet with families ahead of time and do a placement screening to group the kids appropriately,” she says.

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Photo Credits: Previous page - Johns Hopkins Engineering Innovation Pre-College Programs. This page - Kids on Campus at Howard Community College.

SUMMER NEVER LOOKED SO SMART. Day, residential, and online courses for grades 2-12 now enrolling for summer.

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Another option for students with learning differences is the four-week summer camp offered by Baltimore Lab School (BLS), which serves bright and motivated students in grades one through 12 who have ADHD and/or learning differences such as dyslexia. The camp, which offers educational and creative activities that help participants develop skills and confidence, is open to both current BLS students and students from other area schools who might benefit from additional support over the summer.

Campers in rising grades one through six take part in small-group instruction,

cooking activities and academic clubs. Middle schoolers use outdoor education and technology to develop skills in reading, writing and math, as well as executive function.

High school-aged campers build public speaking and problem-solving skills.

Many local colleges also offer summer camps with a focus on learning.

For high school-aged campers with an interest in creative writing, Goucher College offers a week-long Young Writers’ Camp with workshops and seminars led by accomplished authors and editors. The group of 30 to 40 campers end the week with a reading of their works,

and an anthology that they design, which is published and mailed to them later in the summer.

The Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) has summer programs for campers aged seven to 17 on a broad range of subjects, including coding, game design, acting, robotics and music. A Career Pathways series, launched in 2025, offers weeklong courses that help teens explore specific professions and skilled trades through sessions and activities led by experts in those fields. This year, the program will be expanded to include nursing, law and logistics. “These courses are designed to be both fun and transformative, giving young people a meaningful glimpse into their future career paths,” says John Delozier, director of life enrichment for CCBC youth programs.

Howard Community College’s Kids on Campus began 40 years ago with 15 offerings and now has more than 250 summer programs for ages six to 17, says Denise Smith, marketing manager for the college’s Division of Workforce, Career, and Community Education.

Topics for Kids on Campus summer enrichment programs include robotics, culinary arts (in the college’s state-of-the-art kitchen), coding, Scales and Tails

Photo Credits: Above - Goucher College Young Writer's Camp. Opposite PageJohns Hopkins Engineering Innovation Pre-College Programs.

(with real reptiles), Hooked on Crochet, American sign language, and Drumming Dragons, which culminates in a percussion performance for families and friends.

Kids on Campus offers both one-week and two-week sessions, with the option to combine morning and afternoon sessions for a full day. Sessions are led by certified teachers and industry experts, Smith says. “The kids are learning while they’re having fun,” she says. “They are engaged and they are really creating and learning.”

High school-aged campers interested in engineering may wish to consider the Engineering Innovation Pre-College Programs college-level engineering classes provided by the Whiting School of Engineering at Johns Hopkins.

EI offers four pre-college programs:

• Explore Engineering Innovation (in-person residential or commuter, online, hybrid)

• Biomedical Engineering Innovation (online)

• Sustainable Energy Engineering (in-person residential or commuter, and online)

• Introduction to Python (online)

The flagship Explore Engineering Innovation, launched in 2006, is available at multiple locations in the Baltimore-Washington, DC region, and attracts students from across the globe. In this synchronous program, campers learn about a variety of engineering fields—like civil, chemical, mechanical, electrical, computer engineering and materials science—and they can earn three college credits from Johns Hopkins University.

“Each of our pre-college programs offers high school students a rigorous engineering course and an opportunity to learn to navigate a college-level curriculum while they are in

high school,” said EJ Shatto, who handles marketing and recruitment. “Students collaborate in teams and experiment with new ideas, materials and topics, as they build connections with each other in and out of class.”

She also notes that students are empowered to dive in, ask questions, and learn from each other. “They learn a lot about communication,” she says. “They gain confidence in their ability to think critically and to problemsolve. They look at problems from different angles and learn to seek out different viewpoints. And they have a lot of fun being in a space with other kids who are just as interested as they are. It really builds confidence.”

“When you bring kids together around something they enjoy, they generate enthusiasm."

St. Timothy’s Day and Residential Summer Equestrian Programs are great opportunities for riders to have an introductory riding experience or to follow their passion and hone their skills for the upcoming show season. Our instructors are seasoned professionals with a strong desire to share their knowledge. If you have any questions, please contact Justin Gordon at jgordon@stt.org .

FULL-DAY EQUESTRIAN PROGRAM

For children and teens ages 8 to 14 (coed)

Monday – Friday / 9:00 am – 3:00 pm / $750 per week

Week 1: June 15 – June 19 / Week 2: June 22 – June 26 /

Week 3: July 6 – July 10 / Week 4: July 13 – July 17 /

Week 5: July 27 – July 31 / Week 6: August 3 – August 7

RESIDENTIAL EQUESTRIAN PROGRAM

For children and teens ages 8 to 14 (girls)

Monday – Saturday / July 20 – July 25 / $1,500 TO REGISTER, scan the QR code below or visit www.stt.org/ news--events/summer-programs

Build Athletic Skills at SPORTS-FOCUSED CAMPS

by Karen Nitkin

Independent schools throughout the region offer summer camps that help young people get to the next level in the sports that are important to them. Many are led by school coaches and develop skills through drills, scrimmages and games. Here are a few popular ones.

Gilman Summer: Led by the school’s coaches, half-day and full-day camps build skills in sports including baseball, basketball, football, lacrosse, running, soccer, tennis and wrestling.

New this year is Mini Movers: Land & Sea, for boys in Prep 1 through fifth grade, which includes guidance and games to develop swimming skills and activities such as throwing, sprinting and jumping.

Summer at Friends: Co-ed sports and games for ages seven through 11 teach fundamentals through games and scrimmages that build confidence, agility and problem-solving skills. Each two-week session features a different mix of sports, which might include baseball, soccer or ultimate Frisbee, and all include lunch, swimming and tennis instruction.

“We believe that campers of all skill levels should have the opportunity to participate in sports,” says Steve Cusick, director of day camps, sports clinics and extended day. “Because our program focuses on several different sports (things like soccer, flag football, basketball and baseball) as well as non-traditional games like kickball,

we're able to challenge campers regardless of their past experience with a sport. We have some who are just getting started and others who play outside of camp. We see a lot of growth in campers, especially those who join us for the whole summer.”

Camps start at 8:45 a.m. and go to 3:30 p.m., with the option to extend to 5 p.m. New for 2026 is an eight-week Sports Camp Super Session, which gives campers a mix of afternoon creative and recreational activities with campers from other groups.

McDonogh Camps: McDonogh offers both co-ed and single-sex sports-specific and multi-sport camps for children ages six to 17, all led by the school’s varsity coaches and assisted by adult coaches and college players. Sports include field hockey, girls’ lacrosse, boys’ lacrosse, soccer, basketball, football, baseball, softball, wrestling, volleyball, tennis and swimming. A cheerleading camp is new for 2026.

McDonogh’s Equestrian Program offers a half-day pony program for four- and fiveyear-olds and a full-day program for ages six through 12.

McDonogh facilities include 16 playing fields, 18 tennis courts, a wrestling room, an Olympic-size swimming pool, indoor batting cages and seven indoor basketball courts. Bus transportation and lunch are included at no additional cost.

“Campers of all skill levels should have the opportunity to participate in sports”

Summer at BL Sports

Camps (Boys’ Latin): The all-boys K-12 independent school offers half-day summer camps that teach baseball and soccer skills. Led by the school’s varsity coaches, participants work on fundamentals of the sports, with opportunities to play in instructional games and receive personalized assessments. A soccer camp for boys and girls in grades eight through 12 is offered in the evenings and helps teens improve technical skills including dribbling, passing and defending.

Gerstell Academy Summer

Camps: Gerstell Academy, an independent, co-educational, non-sectarian college preparatory school for students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12, offers a range of weeklong summer camps, including ones focused on soccer, volleyball and lacrosse, on its Finksburg campus.

Photo Credits: Previous page - McDonogh Summer Camps. Above - Gilman Summer. Below - Elliott DeFilippis / Summer at Friends.

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Guide To Summer Camps Directory

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.

Baltimore Lab School Summer Program

ADDRESS: 2220 Saint Paul Street, Baltimore, MD 21218

WEBSITE: baltimorelabschool.org/ admissions/summer.cfm

PHONE: 410-261-5500

HOURS: Partial Day (9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.). Aftercare available.

SESSION LENGTH: 4 weeks (July 6-July 31)

PRICE PER SESSION: $3,700-$3,900 for 4 weeks

CAMP TYPE: Co-ed

AGES: rising 1st-12th graders

CATEGORIES: Camp for Learning Differences, Performing Arts Camp, Visual Arts Camp

TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: No

OVERVIEW: Baltimore Lab School’s four-week Summer Program helps students with ADHD, dyslexia and other learning disabilities maintain academic progress, discover their strengths, and develop confidence through arts-integrated, hands-on learning. Campers enjoy on-campus activities and off-site field trips aligned to camp themes and swimming.

July 6-31, 2026, Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Aftercare available.

Program:

• Rising Grades 1–6: Small group instruction in reading, writing, and math, themed academic clubs, creative projects, and weekly cooking activities

• Rising Grades 7–8: Skill reinforcement in reading, writing, and math, outdoor education, technology integration, and executive functioning development

• Rising Grades 9–12: Experiential learning in literacy, math, and written composition, public speaking, problem-solving, and outdoor education experiences

BCS Spring + Summer Camps

ADDRESS: 700 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202

WEBSITE: centerstage.org/ education/camp_bcs

PHONE: 410-332-0033

HOURS: Full Day, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

SESSION LENGTH: Varies: 1 Day, 1 Week, 2 Weeks

PRICE PER SESSION: $80-$750

CAMP TYPE: Co-ed

AGES: 6-16

CATEGORY: Theater-Performing Arts Camp

TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: No

OVERVIEW: The new BCS Spring Break Camp is a week-long creative experience where young artists explore imagination, collaboration, and confidence through theater, music, movement, visual art, and design. Led by professional teaching artists from BCS, camp blends joyful play with meaningful skill-building, helping participants strengthen communication, creativity, critical thinking, and socialemotional learning—all while having a blast and making new friends. Single days are available for BCS Spring Camp.

The BCS Summer Camp offers young artists two weeks of 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.

B.Funk Summer Dance Camps

ADDRESS: 10291 Baltimore National Turnpike, Ellicott City, MD 21042

WEBSITE: bfunk.com

PHONE: 410-313-8199

HOURS: Full Day, Extended Day. School Age Camps: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Extended hours available.

SESSION LENGTH: July 6-August 21

PRICE PER SESSION: $325 per week

CAMP TYPE: Co-ed

AGES: 4.5-10

CATEGORIES: Traditional Day Camp, Performing Arts Camp

TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: No

OVERVIEW: Weekly themed school age camps are divided into levels by age and experience, where students will enjoy daily dance, arts, crafts, tumbling, games, and theater activities. B.Funk 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.

Camp Heritage

ADDRESS: 800 S. Rolling Road, Catonsville, MD 21228

WEBSITE: ccbcmd.edu/for/parents/ pages/camp-heritage.html

PHONE: 443-840-4197

HOURS: Full Day, 9:10 a.m.-3:45 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 2026 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.

Columbia Association (CA) Camps: Art Camp, Camp Extra, and Nature Camp

ADDRESSES:

DIRECTORY

Art Camp: 6100 Foreland Garth, Columbia, MD 21045

Camp Extra: “The Barn,” 5853 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia, MD 21045

Nature Camp: 10027 Hyla Brook Road, Columbia, MD 21044

WEBSITE: columbiaassociation.org/community-program/ camps

PHONE: 410-715-3000

HOURS:

Art Camp: Full Day Only, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (no before or after care)

Camp Extra and Nature Camp: Extended and Full Day; before care: 7:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.; program day: 9:00 am.-4:00 p.m.

SESSION LENGTH: Seven 1-week sessions: Monday-Friday, June 22-August 7

PRICE PER SESSION: Members and Columbia Card Holders*: $350 per week; nonresident/nonmembers: $360 per week. Morning care 7:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. or after care 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. available for additional $55 each per week. One-time registration fee of $60.

CAMP TYPE: Co-ed

AGES: 5-12

CATEGORIES: Art Camp: Visual Arts Camp; Camp Extra: STEAM Activity Camp; Nature Camp: Environmental Camp TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: No

OVERVIEW: Art Camp offers campers the opportunity to explore their creativity through a wide variety of artistic mediums. Weekly themes inspire imagination while encouraging self-expression and artistic skill development. Activities may include drawing and painting, sculpture and three-dimensional art, mixed media projects, clay work and creative design, and collaborative and individual art projects.

Camp Extra is a dynamic, all-around camp experience designed for campers who enjoy variety and hands-on fun. Each week is centered around a theme and includes a mix of creative, educational, and physical activities. Activities may include arts and crafts, STEM and hands-on challenges, cooking projects, sports and group games, team-building activities, and special events.

Nature Camp focuses on outdoor exploration and environmental discovery. Campers spend their day outside learning through hands-on activities and guided exploration. Activities may include nature hikes, environmental exploration, outdoor games, arts and crafts, archery and outdoor skill-building, and group activities and cooperative play.

The Dance Conservatory at

The St. Paul’s Schools

ADDRESS: 11152 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 8 through August 7

PRICE PER SESSION: $140-$415

CAMP TYPE: Co-ed

AGES: 3-18

CATEGORY: Performing Arts Camp

TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: No

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.

Downtown Sailing Center

– Sailing Camp

ADDRESS: 1425 Key Highway, Baltimore, MD 21230

WEBSITE: downtownsailing.org

PHONE: 410-727-0722

HOURS: Full Day

SESSION LENGTH: 1-week, 2-week & 4-week options

PRICE PER SESSION: $500-$2,600

CAMP TYPE: Co-ed

AGES: 8-16

CATEGORY: Sports Camp

TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: No

OVERVIEW: DSC has a thrilling summer sailing camp for kids and teens ages 8–16. The DSC summer sailing camp offers a unique, hands-on experience in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Whether your child is new to sailing or looking to hone their racing skills, our flexible programs cater to all levels of experience. With a 1:4 staff-to-camper ratio, each child receives personalized instruction tailored to their skill level. Instructors are US Sailing Certified, ensuring a safe, professional, and fun learning environment on and off the water. Campers build confidence, teamwork, and seamanship skills while making lasting memories. Let your

child discover the joy of sailing at DSC this summer! Several levels available: Beginner Camp, Intermediate Camp, Advanced Camp

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. The eighth annual creative writing camp will take place on Goucher College’s beautiful 287-acre campus from June 22 to 26, 2026. 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.

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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: 410-559-3500

HOURS: Half Day, Full Day, Extended Day

SESSION LENGTH: 1-8 week options

PRICE PER SESSION: $295-$655

CAMP TYPE: Co-ed

AGES: 2-15

CATEGORIES: Day Camp, Sports Camp, Tennis Camp, Baseball and Softball Camp, Theatre and Performing Arts Camp, Teen Camp

DIRECTORY DIRECTORY

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.

The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth

ADDRESS: 5801 Smith Avenue, Suite 400, Baltimore, MD 21209

WEBSITE: cty.jhu.edu

PHONE: 410-735-6277

HOURS: Full Day, Extended Day, Overnight, Online

SESSION LENGTH: 3 weeks

CAMP TYPE: Co-ed

AGES: Grades 2-12

CATEGORIES: Traditional Day Camp, Overnight Camp, Academic & Technology Camp

TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: No

OVERVIEW: Far more than a traditional camp, CTY combines rigorous academics with a novel context or approach and a fun, engaging peer community. Each course brings together advanced learners from around the world to explore fascinating subjects—from science and engineering, to mathematics, robotics and technology, and language arts— all while fostering friendships, building confidence, and cultivating a lifelong love of discovery.

This summer CTY is offering three-week day and residential courses for students in grades 2-12 at 11 locations throughout the U.S. CTY day students in grades 2-8 attend programs on weekdays and go home each afternoon. Lunch is included and before-and after-care is available at select locations. At residential locations students in grades 5-12 live and learn on a college campus for three weeks surrounded by others who share their love of learning. Online courses are also available. Learn more and enroll at cty.jhu.edu.

Kids

@ CCBC

ADDRESS: CCBC Essex (BESS-115), 7201 Rossville Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21237

WEBSITE: ccbcmd.edu/summer-fun

PHONE: 443-840-2222

HOURS: Half-Day classes at CCBC Essex and CCBC 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: For four decades, Kids on Campus has sparked curiosity, inspired creativity, and brought smiles to more than 100,000 students. Enrichment classes at Howard Community College keep learning fun and engaging when school is out. Led by certified teachers and subject-matter experts, students explore a wide range of interests, including STEM, art, culinary skills, test preparation, and academic enrichment. Students interested in athletics enjoy classes held in the innovative Kahlert Foundation Complex. Whether discovering new talents, building skills, or staying active, Kids on Campus offers a vibrant environment for learning, growth, and memorable summer experiences for every student.

A Magical Summer at Mercy

ADDRESS: 1300 East Northern Parkway, Baltimore, MD 21239

WEBSITE: mercyhighschool.com

PHONE: 410-433-8880

HOURS: Partial Day

SESSION LENGTH: 1 week each

PRICE PER SESSION: $200-$325, depending on offering

CAMP TYPE: Single-sex, girls; co-ed (Acting Intensive only)

AGES: Girls entering grades 6-9 next fall for all camps except Acting Intensive. For Acting Intensive, students entering grades 7-9 next fall are able to participate.

CATEGORIES: Sports Camp, Performing Arts Camp

TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: No

OVERVIEW: Get ready for an energetic and creative summer at Mercy! Mercy High School is pleased to offer the following camps for Future Mercy Girls entering grades 6-9 next fall: basketball, field hockey, dance, softball, volleyball,

cheerleading, and soccer. Students entering grades 7-9 in fall 2026 are invited to join them for the Acting Intensive, which culminates in a showcase! A Magical Summer at Mercy provides a wonderful opportunity for your daughter to experience life as a Mercy Girl, or for your son to explore theatre! Visit mercyhighschool.com for more information.

Maryland Zoo Summer Camp

ADDRESS: 1876 Mansion House Drive, Baltimore, MD 21217

WEBSITE: marylandzoo.org

PHONE: 410-396-7102

HOURS: Full Day

SESSION LENGTH: 1 week

PRICE PER SESSION: Member: $450; non-member: $500

CAMP TYPE: Co-ed

AGES: Grades 2-8

CATEGORY: Traditional Day Camp

TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: No

OVERVIEW: The Maryland Zoo offers a fun-filled and educational Zoo Camp for children entering grades 2–8 in the fall of 2026. Campers experience a unique, five-day camp that allows them to explore the world of animals here at the Zoo!

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!

Merritt

Clubs Camps

ADDRESSES:

DIRECTORY DIRECTORY

White Marsh: 5301 Campbell Boulevard, White Marsh, MD 21236

Towson: 8757 Mylander Lane, Towson, MD 21286

Canton: 3401 Boston Street, Baltimore, MD 21224

Eldersburg: 1388 Progress Way, Eldersburg, MD 21784

WEBSITE: merrittclubs.com/camps

PHONE NUMBERS:

White Marsh: 410-773-9007

Towson: 410-821-0160

Canton: 410-563-0225

Eldersburg: 410-549-8855

HOURS: Full Day 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Half Day 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Before care starts at 7:30 a.m.; after care available until 6 p.m.

SESSION LENGTH: 10 full weeks

PRICE RANGE PER SESSION:

Member Full Day: $359; non-member Full Day: $399

Member Half Day: $229; non-member Half Day: $249

Before & After Care: $75 per week/$25 per day

CAMP TYPE: Co-ed

AGES: 3.5-13

CATEGORY: Traditional Day Camp with themes for all interests including Sports, Art, Dance, Swimming and more TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: No

OVERVIEW: At Merritt Clubs Camps, their mission is to create a safe, supportive, and enriching environment where campers can explore new activities, build lasting friendships, and grow both personally and socially. They are committed to providing your child with an experience that is not only enjoyable but also meaningful.

A team of dedicated counselors and staff prepare an exciting array of activities, from outdoor sports and arts and crafts to nature exploration and team-building challenges. Each day at camp is designed to foster creativity, independence, swimming and teamwork, while also ensuring that your child has plenty of opportunities to laugh, play, and make wonderful memories.

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Peabody Preparatory Specialty Summer Programs

ADDRESS: 21 E. Mt. Vernon Place, Baltimore, MD 21202

WEBSITE: peabody.jhu.edu/prepsummer

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: $130-$2,150

CAMP TYPE: Co-ed

AGES: All ages, infant to adult

CATEGORY: Performing Arts Camp

TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: No

OVERVIEW: The Peabody Preparatory, Baltimore’s premier community school for the performing arts, offers a variety of specialty summer programs in music and dance for students of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels. Drawing on a century-long tradition of excellence, Peabody’s expert faculty provide high-level instruction that supports both artistic exploration and focused skill development.

This summer, programs are offered across five areas of study at the downtown Baltimore campus: cross-departmental, dance, guitar, piano, and strings. Highlights for 2026 include the Hip Hop intensive, Summer Guitar intensive, Peabody Piano Week, and Youth Piano Week. View the full program list and individual program details, including dates and pricing, at peabody.jhu.edu/prepsummer.

Private lessons and group classes in a wide range of instruments and styles are also offered throughout the summer.

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 additional camp for infants through pre-k)

CATEGORIES: Traditional Day Camp, Academic & Technology Camp, Performing Arts Camp, Sports Camp, Visual Arts Camp

TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: No

OVERVIEW: Located at Roland Park Country School in Baltimore, Red Hot Summer Camps offers a wide variety of specialty camps for children of all ages and interests. From performing arts, coding, and STEAM to athletics, cooking, crafting, and entrepreneurship, these programs provide an exciting space for kids to explore, create, and grow. Young chefs can refine their skills, future entrepreneurs can turn ideas into action, and aspiring actors can perform in full

Photo Credit: Park Camps

productions of “Frozen Jr.,” “Matilda Jr.,” or “Shrek Jr.” In addition to specialty camps that focus on specific passions and interests, Red Hot Summer Camps also offers programs tailored to your child’s age and developmental milestones, ensuring that every camper finds a program that fits their needs. They also offer added convenience for busy families including lunch being provided with all full-day camps, before and after care from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and fun Parents Nights Out themed nights. At Red Hot Summer Camps, every camper has the chance to thrive, make lasting friendships, and pursue their passions in a fun and supportive environment. Join Red Hot Summer Camps for a red hot summer of fun, growth, and unforgettable memories!

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: $400-$1,250

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)

DIRECTORY DIRECTORY

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 410-313PARK (410-313-7275).

Stages Music Arts

Summer Music Camps

ADDRESS: 10 Stenersen Lane, Cockeysville, MD 21030

WEBSITE: stagesmusicarts.com/ music-school-baltimore/summer-camps-baltimore

PHONE: 443-353-5300

HOURS:

Full Day: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., with before and after care available

Half Day: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. OR 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

SESSION LENGTH: 1 week

PRICE PER SESSION: $550 for full day camps; $420 half day

CAMP TYPE: Co-ed

AGES: 4-8 (half day camps) and 9-18 (full day camps)

CATEGORIES: Traditional Day Camp, Performing Arts 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 favorites songs with a band or composing their own original digital music using cutting-edge software.

Camps for kids and teens include Eras Experience, Music Production, Indie Rock, K-Pop, 80s Rock, British Invasion, Modern Pop, Pop Punk and for our littlest maestros—Mini Music Makers (ages 4-8). Beginners are welcome and encouraged.

Named Baltimore’s Best Summer Camp by Baltimore’s Child readers, Stages Music Arts’ 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.

DIRECTORY DIRECTORY

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-$3,200

CAMP TYPE: Co-ed

AGES: Students entering grades 1-8

CATEGORIES: Academic Camp, Camp for Learning Differences, Sports Camp, Agriculture Camp, Technology Camp, Visual Arts 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 HSPT Prep, Sports Camp, Farm-toTable Gardening & Cooking, Home Economics, Visual Arts, Industrial Arts, Dance, 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: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m; Full Day and Half Day options.

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 4-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.

Photo Credit: Summer at Garrison Forest

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A Very Unofficial Guide to Summer Survival Check off what actually happens. No prizes. Just bragging rights

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Lost Water Bottle

Camp T-Shirt Worn to Bed

New Song on Repeat

New Best Friend (Name Forgotten)

Early Bedtime Attempt (Failed)

Sunburn You Swear You Prevented

Craft You’re Not Sure What to Do With

Mystery Bruise FREE SPACE Popsicle for Dinner

Sunscreen Still in the Backpack “I’m Starving” at 4:07 PM

Wet Sneakers “We Didn’t Do Anything” Lunch Came Home Empty Lunch Came Home Untouched

Counselor Mentioned Daily

Camp Art on the Fridge

Dirt in the Car

Camp Hat Worn Everywhere Missing Sock “Do We Have to Go Tomorrow?”

Late Pickup Guilt

Camp Inside Joke You Don’t Get

“Can I Do This Camp Again?” Exhausted but Wired

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