Park Specialty Camps
Park Specialty Camps, offered by The Park School of Baltimore, provide diverse day camp experiences in arts, sports, and academics for children from pre-kind...
▌ Editor's read The Park Specialty Camps website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their summer programs. The camps are run by The Park School of Baltimore, indicating a 'school' owner type. They offer a wide range of day camp options, including arts, sports, and academic enrichment, for children from pre-kindergarten to high school. The website mentions that all camp staff undergo background checks and are CPR/First Aid certified. While not ACA accredited, the camp emphasizes safety and health protocols. Google reviews for The Park School of Baltimore show a rating of 4.5 stars from 106 reviews, with parents often praising the school's environment and programs. Social media handles found are @theparkschoolofbaltimore on Instagram and TheParkSchoolofBaltimore on Facebook, which primarily focus on the school but also feature camp content.
Who thrives here Ages 10–14
Park Specialty Camps is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty 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
- School program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 10–14
- Hours: 8:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
- Address: 2425 Old Court Rd, Baltimore, MD 21208, USA
- Cost notes: Rates not listed on the website. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Park Specialty Camps
- What ages does Park Specialty Camps accept?
- Park Specialty Camps is open to children ages 10–14. 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 Park Specialty Camps cost?
- Park Specialty Camps doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Rates not listed on the website. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Park Specialty Camps's hours?
- Park Specialty Camps runs 8:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Park Specialty Camps?
- Park Specialty Camps is operated by a school program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Park Specialty Camps provide lunch?
- Park Specialty Camps 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 Park Specialty Camps compare to other specialty camps in Baltimore?
- Park Specialty Camps is one of 12 specialty 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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