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BCRP Travel Summer Camp

Various · $325/week

BCRP Travel Summer Camp offers Baltimore youth ages 8-12 a summer of exploration with weekly field trips to various attractions and activities.

▌ Editor's read The BCRP Travel Summer Camp is a day camp program offered by Baltimore City Recreation and Parks for youth aged 8-12. The camp operates for 8 weeks, with each week featuring different field trips and activities, including swimming, arts and crafts, and sports. The website lists weekly themes and destinations such as Hershey Park, Six Flags, and local museums. While the specific camp does not have individual Google reviews, Baltimore City Recreation and Parks generally has a 3.9-star rating based on over 1,000 reviews, with some reviews mentioning positive experiences with park programs. The camp's website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. Social media handles for Baltimore Recreation and Parks are @baltimore_rec_parks on Instagram and BaltimoreRecAndParks on Facebook, which are linked from the main BCRP website.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–13

BCRP Travel Summer Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given traditional day camp program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–13
  • Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Address: 3001 East Drive, Baltimore, MD 21217
  • Phone: (410) 396-7060
  • Cost notes: $325 for city residents/$650 for non-city residents

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about BCRP Travel Summer Camp

What ages does BCRP Travel Summer Camp accept?
BCRP Travel Summer Camp is open to children ages 5–13. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does BCRP Travel Summer Camp cost?
BCRP Travel Summer Camp publishes $325/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are BCRP Travel Summer Camp's hours?
BCRP Travel Summer Camp runs 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs BCRP Travel Summer Camp?
BCRP Travel Summer Camp is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does BCRP Travel Summer Camp provide lunch?
BCRP Travel Summer Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does BCRP Travel Summer Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Baltimore?
BCRP Travel Summer Camp is one of 30 traditional day camp camps in Baltimore that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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