What ages does Big Run to Potomac River – Backpack & Canoe accept?

Big Run to Potomac River – Backpack & Canoe is open to children ages 14–16. 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 Big Run to Potomac River – Backpack & Canoe cost?

Big Run to Potomac River – Backpack & Canoe publishes $2,578/week for the standard session. $4,420 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

Who runs Big Run to Potomac River – Backpack & Canoe?

Big Run to Potomac River – Backpack & Canoe is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.

Does Big Run to Potomac River – Backpack & Canoe provide lunch?

Yes — Big Run to Potomac River – Backpack & Canoe includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.

How does Big Run to Potomac River – Backpack & Canoe compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Baltimore?

Big Run to Potomac River – Backpack & Canoe is one of 9 outdoors/nature 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.

▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 14–16

Big Run to Potomac River – Backpack & Canoe

Baltimore · $2,578/week

A multi-day wilderness expedition combining backpacking and canoeing for high school students.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, detailing an Outward Bound course for 14-16 year olds focused on backpacking and canoeing. Outward Bound is a non-profit organization. While this specific course doesn't have individual reviews, Outward Bound as an organization generally receives positive feedback, with Google reviews for 'Outward Bound USA' showing a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the transformative nature of their programs and the skill of their instructors. The website mentions that all staff undergo criminal background checks and are trained in wilderness first aid. The program is an overnight wilderness expedition. Social media handles found on the site are @outwardbound for Instagram and 'OutwardBound' for Facebook. The course description highlights skill development in navigation, campcraft, and paddling, alongside personal growth.

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Who thrives here Ages 14–16

Big Run to Potomac River – Backpack & Canoe serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in outdoors/nature, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type: Overnight camp
ACA accredited: Not verified
Established: Not listed
Operator: Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Details

Category: Outdoors/Nature
Ages: 14–16
Address: Outward Bound Chesapeake Bay, 10000 Discovery Way, Baltimore, MD 21226, USA
Phone: 410-448-1721
Email: [email protected]
Cost notes: $4,420

Logistics

Lunch provided: Yes
Transportation: No
Financial aid: No
Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about Big Run to Potomac River – Backpack & Canoe

What ages does Big Run to Potomac River – Backpack & Canoe accept?: Big Run to Potomac River – Backpack & Canoe is open to children ages 14–16. 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 Big Run to Potomac River – Backpack & Canoe cost?: Big Run to Potomac River – Backpack & Canoe publishes $2,578/week for the standard session. $4,420 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Big Run to Potomac River – Backpack & Canoe?: Big Run to Potomac River – Backpack & Canoe is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Big Run to Potomac River – Backpack & Canoe provide lunch?: Yes — Big Run to Potomac River – Backpack & Canoe includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
How does Big Run to Potomac River – Backpack & Canoe compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Baltimore?: Big Run to Potomac River – Backpack & Canoe is one of 9 outdoors/nature 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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