Trying new things isn’t just exciting—it’s important. Especially when you’re a kid trying to figure out what you like, what you want to do and what you want to be when you grow up.
The summer camp experience helps kids be more independent and confident while keeping them active and social between school years. Camp can also teach kids unique skills and help them build friendships and create memories to last a lifetime.
Here are five unique camp experiences in the Baltimore area your child will talk about all year long.
Local
Pix and Flix
July 15-Aug. 9
8:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. or 5 p.m.
(long day optional)
5114 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21210
For the artist with a tech twist, this camp is a launchpad. Campers at the Friends School’s Pix and Flix camp will learn how to create stop animations, video shorts, photo collages and more. Some of the technical aspects of camp include learning about digital production, photo manipulation and video techniques. The school will provide cameras, but campers are encouraged to bring their own digital camera from home.
Ages: 9-13 | $1,900 | friendsbalt.org
School of Rock 101
June 17-21 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Locations:
6935 Oakland Mills Road, Suite N
Columbia, MD 21045 and
1270 E. Joppa Road, Suite 300,
Towson, MD 21286
Learn to rock with songs by artists like the White Stripes, Green Day and Imagine Dragons. This camp is designed to support beginners—no experience necessary. Kids will be able to explore instruments, play musical games and activities and bond with other campers.
Ages: 7-12 | $525 | schoolofrock.com
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Pharmacy Summer Camp
June 24-28 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
4701 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21210
This camp, hosted by Notre Dame of Maryland University, is a place where kids interested in pharmacy careers, topics and sciences can let their interests flourish and meet like-minded peers. Campers will get to make medications in the lab, explore precision medicine, learn about a pharmacist’s role in patient care, receive tips for applying to pharmacy school and more.
Grades: 9-12 | $450 | ndm.edu
Regional/Overnight
Grandparents Camp
July 1-5 | Hours TBA Feb. 1
camp location: TBA; retreat center: 5100 chalk point road, West River, MD 20778
The experiences of summer camp and the family bonding time that comes with being out of school during the summer aren’t mutually exclusive. At Grandparents Camp, kids and their grandparents can experience traditional summer camp fun together. Activities include spending time on the river, at the pool and doing activities such as archery, a ropes course and field games. The program begins Monday at 10 a.m. and ends on Friday at 1 p.m.
Grades: 1-6 | $450 per adult, $360 per
grandchild | bwccampsandretreats.com
Wild & Crazy
June 30 – July 5 | 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
3200 Mar Lu Ridge Road
Jefferson, MD 21755
Get muddy, eat with your hands and sing your heart out. Wild & Crazy at Mar-Lu Ridge give kids a chance to get messy on purpose. Campers can also take part in faith-based activities like bible study and worship, outdoor recreation and education and social activities with their fellow campers and young adult staff.
Ages: 6-10 | $440-$540 | mar-lu-ridge.org
