CCBC - FIW 005 Self Defense for Young People [Youth]
This program, offered by the Community College of Baltimore County, teaches self-defense techniques to young people, focusing on awareness, de-escalation, an...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) course finder, specifically filtered for continuing education youth courses. While the direct link does not go to a dedicated camp page, it confirms the existence of the 'FIW 005 Self Defense for Young People' program as part of CCBC's offerings. CCBC is a public community college, indicating the program is run by a university-level institution. The program is a day program, as it's listed as a course rather than an overnight camp. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, state licensing specifically for this program, or a published staff-to-camper ratio on the CCBC website. Google reviews for CCBC generally reflect a positive sentiment for the college as a whole, with a rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, though these are not specific to the youth self-defense program. Social media handles for CCBC are @ccbcmd on Instagram and 'ccbcmd' on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 7–17
CCBC - FIW 005 Self Defense for Young People [Youth] is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. academic programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Academic
- Ages: 7–17
- Address: 7200 Sollers Point Rd, Baltimore, MD 21222, USA
- Phone: (443) 840-2222
- Cost notes: USD - Price is per course, not per week.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about CCBC - FIW 005 Self Defense for Young People [Youth]
- What ages does CCBC - FIW 005 Self Defense for Young People [Youth] accept?
- CCBC - FIW 005 Self Defense for Young People [Youth] is open to children ages 7–17. 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 CCBC - FIW 005 Self Defense for Young People [Youth] cost?
- CCBC - FIW 005 Self Defense for Young People [Youth] publishes $195/week for the standard session. That sits 9% below the $215 median for academic camps in Baltimore, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. USD - Price is per course, not per week. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs CCBC - FIW 005 Self Defense for Young People [Youth]?
- CCBC - FIW 005 Self Defense for Young People [Youth] is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does CCBC - FIW 005 Self Defense for Young People [Youth] provide lunch?
- CCBC - FIW 005 Self Defense for Young People [Youth] 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 CCBC - FIW 005 Self Defense for Young People [Youth] compare to other academic camps in Baltimore?
- CCBC - FIW 005 Self Defense for Young People [Youth] is one of 45 academic 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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