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Camp Baltimore

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Camp Baltimore offers affordable summer day camp programs for children aged 6-12 across various recreation centers within Baltimore City, focusing on recreat...

▌ Editor's read The website, baltimorecity.gov/bcrp/summer-camp, loads successfully and details the summer camp offerings by Baltimore City Recreation and Parks. This is a day camp program for children aged 6-12, operating at various recreation centers throughout Baltimore City. The cost is notably low at $56.25 per week, indicating a municipal-parks ownership model focused on community accessibility. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the site emphasizes a focus on recreation, education, and social development. Google reviews for 'Baltimore City Recreation and Parks' generally show a 3.9-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, though these are for the department as a whole and not specific to the summer camp program. Social media handles found are @baltimore_rec_parks on Instagram and BaltimoreRecAndParks on Facebook, both for the overarching department.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–13

Camp Baltimore 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: 100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
  • Phone: (410) 396-7068
  • Cost notes: USD. Baltimore City Recreation and Parks.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Baltimore

What ages does Camp Baltimore accept?
Camp Baltimore 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 Camp Baltimore cost?
Camp Baltimore publishes $56/week for the standard session. USD. Baltimore City Recreation and Parks. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Baltimore's hours?
Camp Baltimore 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 Camp Baltimore?
Camp Baltimore 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 Camp Baltimore provide lunch?
Camp Baltimore 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 Camp Baltimore compare to other traditional day camp camps in Baltimore?
Camp Baltimore 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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