Camper Victoria Saunders loves swimming at The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in the summer. It’s not an activity she usually gets to do. Living with sickle cell disease, 12-year-old Victoria can’t jump into a cold pool or lake, lest the sudden temperature change triggers a pain crisis. At …
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5 Educational Summer Programs to Explore
Summertime is for fun, but it’s also a time when academic and social skills can stall out for kids if they aren’t careful. Continuing education over the summer months is especially important for children who rely on routine and structure. Here are five educational summer programs in the Baltimore area …
Read More »Learn a Skill This Summer Specialty Camps Give Kids Focus and Drive
With many summer camps closing their registration period only a few months into the year, you might be feeling the pressure to narrow down camp choices, but too many options can make it difficult. What if your child doesn’t find their niche? Day and overnight camps are dedicated to offering …
Read More »WATCH: Meet the Camps! Baltimore’s Child 2023 Summer Camp & Activities Fair
At the Baltimore’s Child 2023 Summer Camps & Activities Fair at Towson Town Center, School of Rock was one of 16 summer camp and activity providers who were on site to meet and greet kids and families—and even take some time to rock out! School of Rock is offering a …
Read More »What to Remember When Packing for 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 …
Read More »Two Camps. One Legacy Camps Airy and Louise kick off their 100th anniversary celebration this summer
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 »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 »Nature Summer Camps: 2022 Camp Directory Spotlights
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 …
Read More »School Summer Camps: 2022 Camp Directory Spotlights
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 …
Read More »Don’t Miss These Baltimore Summer Camps
Check out our 2022 Summer Camp Directory Spotlights and 5 More Camps to Love for a closer look at some of the region’s camp offerings this summer. Here are five more day camps, academic camps and specialty camps to discover. If your child wants more variety this summer, check …
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