Summer Camp

Every year, the highlights of camp season are different. A new friend made, a new hobby discovered or perhaps a new favorite food. But the hard part of dropping your kids off is always the same. The worry, the rush and, inevitably, the forgotten items. We spoke to local camp …

It may not be the first thing that comes to mind as the snow begins to pile up in the Mid-Atlantic, but winter may be the best time to lock in a summer camp program for your child. While there is “no wrong time to look for a camp,” according …

Explore day camps, specialty camps for your little scientist and social skills development in the programs below, and find more camps in our January summer camp directory. An online summer camp guide is also available at baltimoreschild.com/campsummer-programs.   Your nature-loving child can cultivate an interest in the outdoors at camps …

  When thinking about her late husband Neil Berlin, Alicia Berlin remembers a man who allowed his personality to shine through in his work for the Jewish camp he loved. Neil Berlin, who died Feb. 25 at 44 years old, had previously been the director of operations at Camps Airy …

  Even before the COVID-19 pandemic began, children (and people in general) already spent hours a day at their desks. Our brains are more active when we are able to be active ourselves. This solitary lifestyle has grown through virtual and remote learning, streaming networks and endless video games—even videos …

  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 …

  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 …

  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 baltimoreschild.com/campsummer-programs. The following camps cover a …

  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 …

  For a closer look at some of the Baltimore region’s summer camps, check out our breakouts on interest-based camps; day, academic and specialty camps; and school-based, religious and special needs camps. Explore more Baltimore camps from our February directory below! Join us for the Summer Camps & Activities Fair …