Baltimore-area businesses half a world away from Europe are showing their support for Ukrainians in need. Victoria Clausen, owner of Floral Fêtes at Green Spring Station, has created blue-and-yellow flower bouquets featuring hydrangeas, yellow roses and tulips that reflect the colors of Ukraine’s flag. All proceeds from the sale of the …
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Two Camps. One Legacy
Mark Fine recalls the most memorable moments of his experience at Camp Airy with humor. During his first summer as a counselor in 1996, he got caught in a huge downpour at a Hagerstown Suns minor league baseball game as he and another counselor huddled around 10 campers to …
Read More »5 More Camps to Love: 2022 Baltimore Summer Camp Directory Spotlights
In addition to adventure sports, team sports, invention, wildlife exploration and overnight experiences with more than 50 activities—highlighted in our first 2022 Summer Camp Directory Spotlights—here are another five camps that will challenge, stimulate and create bonds of friendship this summer. Summer at Friends, a school-based camp from Friends …
Read More »Baltimore’s Child: 2022 Summer Camp Directory Spotlights
Summer adventures await in the Baltimore area with a host of camp experiences for all ages, from religious and developmental to interest-based opportunities. Explore a few of the camps from our February 2022 issue’s camp directory below and discover more camps online at www.baltimoreschild.com/campsummer-programs. The following camps cover a …
Read More »Top 10 Family Events for March
Click the images below to download this Top 10 calendar as a PDF. This roundup of family events appears in the March 2022 issue of Baltimore’s Child.
Read More »Baltimore’s Child Summer Camps and Activities Fair 2022
Spring is right around the corner, which means summer camp is, too. The Baltimore region has many different options, from wildlife to arts to academic programs–both day and overnight. To help you sort through all these opportunities, check out our Summer Camps & Activities Fair in March. Camp representatives …
Read More »Colossal Confetti Bars
This upgraded version of the classic Rice Krispies treats, Colossal Confetti Bars, uses three types of breakfast cereals. These bars make a perfect snack to prepare for kids going to summer camp, but they make a spectacular after-school or bake sale treat. Colossal Confetti Bars Makes about 1 dozen bars …
Read More »Rare Disease Day: Q&A with Dr. Erika Augustine
A child with a rare disease can feel misunderstood and alone. When it comes to forming a community and making connections, awareness goes a long way. Rare Disease Day was created with that community in mind. Since 2008, it has been a globally-coordinated effort to bolster an international community …
Read More »Parent You Should Know: Christine Michel Carter
Christine Michel Carter wears a lot of hats—most of them geared toward helping working moms and Black professionals. She challenges the status quo at the legislative level with her involvement in Mom Congress and the Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls, her advocacy for maternal and child care-related …
Read More »Heart-Healthy Habits for Kids: Holistic Benefits
In our fourth and final segment of this Heart-Healthy feature, included in the digital edition of our February 2022 issue, we are looking at the holistic benefits of heart health. Holistic Benefits of Heart Health Adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle at an early age pays off in the long …
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