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18 Best Day Camps in Baltimore, MD for 2026, Reviewed by YouthCampsBase
18 day camp programs in Baltimore, MD for 2026, ranked by parent ratings, program depth, and verified listings. Reviewed by Maya Okonkwo.
18 Best Day Camps in Baltimore, MD for 2026, Reviewed by YouthCampsBase
By Maya Okonkwo, Editorial Lead, Day & Specialty Camps — published 2026-05-24
This is a working list, not a ranking. We picked 18 day camp programs in Baltimore, MD for 2026 that score well across the measures we trust most: parent ratings, completeness of public information, depth of programming, and whether the camp has bothered to claim and maintain its profile. That last one matters more than parents realize. A camp that doesn't keep its hours and program list up to date in public is a camp that probably doesn't respond to email either.
How we picked these
We ranked the Baltimore, MD day camp field on four signals: aggregated parent rating (when public review counts cleared a usefulness floor), claimed and maintained directory status (camps that have verified their own listings tend to actually pick up the phone), completeness of program information (named activities, age ranges, season detail), and whether the camp publishes a usable photo of the place. None of those are perfect signals on their own. Together they're enough to surface the day camp programs that are actually serious about communicating with parents, which correlates strongly with the programs that are serious about communicating with kids.
We did not visit these camps. We did read every listing in Baltimore, MD that met our minimum quality threshold, and we cross-checked names against Maryland state licensing records where available. Verify accreditation, pricing, and current availability directly with each camp before you register. Camp programs change between years.
The 18 picks
1. UA House at Fayette (Living Classrooms)
Location: Baltimore, MD · Parent rating: 4.8
UA House at Fayette (Living Classrooms) is a day camp in Baltimore that publishes the kind of detail parents actually need. A steady 4.8 parent rating built on 35 reviews; a detailed write-up that covers what kids actually do each day.
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2. Hamilton Baseball
Location: Baltimore, MD · Parent rating: 4.6
We included Hamilton Baseball because the public signal is steady: a 4.6 parent rating, alongside a substantive public description that tells parents what the camp actually does in Baltimore.
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3. St. Francis Neighborhood Center
Location: Baltimore, MD · Parent rating: 4.6
We included St. Francis Neighborhood Center because the public signal is steady: 41 public parent reviews averaging 4.6, alongside a real description of the program, not a marketing slogan in Baltimore.
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4. Summer At Friends
Location: Baltimore, MD · Parent rating: 5.0
The case for Summer At Friends in Baltimore: a steady parent rating of 5.0. A workable description of the program's focus.
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5. Special Olympics Maryland
Location: Baltimore, MD · Parent rating: 4.5
Special Olympics Maryland is a day camp in Baltimore that earned its place on this list through 4.5 stars from 25 reviewing parents and a real description of the program, not a marketing slogan.
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6. Saint Luke's Youth Center, Inc. (SLYC)
Location: Baltimore, MD · Parent rating: 5.0
Why we chose Saint Luke's Youth Center, Inc. (SLYC): a 5.0 parent rating, plus a usable public description of the program in Baltimore.
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7. Maryland Science Center
Location: Baltimore, MD · Parent rating: 4.4
Maryland Science Center in Baltimore surfaced strong on the measures we trust. A 4.4 parent rating, and a clear public description of what the program covers.
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8. Camps Airy & Louise
Location: Baltimore, MD · Parent rating: 4.4
Camps Airy & Louise in Baltimore surfaced strong on the measures we trust. A steady parent rating of 4.4, and a workable description of the program's focus.
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9. Boys & Girls Club at Westport Homes
Location: Baltimore, MD · Parent rating: 5.0
Why Boys & Girls Club at Westport Homes made the cut: a public summary that lays out what the camp does, a 5.0 parent rating in Baltimore.
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10. Park School Camps
Location: Baltimore, MD · Parent rating: 4.3
Park School Camps is a day camp in Baltimore that publishes the kind of detail parents actually need. A 4.3 parent rating; a substantive public description that tells parents what the camp actually does.
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11. Steve & Kate's Camp - Baltimore
Location: Baltimore, MD · Parent rating: 4.0
Why Steve & Kate's Camp - Baltimore made the cut: a public description thorough enough to evaluate before you call, public reviews averaging 4.0 stars in Baltimore.
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12. The Maryland School for the Blind
Location: Baltimore, MD
The Maryland School for the Blind is a day camp in Baltimore that publishes the kind of detail parents actually need. A track record of parents recommending it; a public summary that lays out what the camp does.
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13. Liberty Rec & Tech Center
Location: Baltimore, MD
Liberty Rec & Tech Center is a day camp in Baltimore that earned its place on this list through a track record of parents recommending it and a public summary that lays out what the camp does.
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14. Center for Young Achievers Home school
Location: Baltimore, MD
Center for Young Achievers Home school is a day camp in Baltimore that earned its place on this list through the kind of word-of-mouth that holds up year to year and a real description of the program, not a marketing slogan.
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15. Nike Camps in Baltimore, Maryland
Location: Baltimore, MD
Nike Camps in Baltimore, Maryland in Baltimore surfaced strong on the measures we trust. The kind of word-of-mouth that holds up year to year, and a usable public description of the program.
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16. Camp Invention
Location: Baltimore, MD
Camp Invention in Baltimore surfaced strong on the measures we trust. A track record of parents recommending it, and a clear public description of what the program covers.
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17. Baltimore Lab School
Location: Baltimore, MD
The case for Baltimore Lab School in Baltimore: the kind of word-of-mouth that holds up year to year. A detailed write-up that covers what kids actually do each day.
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18. The League for People with Disabilities
Location: Baltimore, MD
The League for People with Disabilities sits on this list because it does the boring things well: a workable description of the program's focus, a track record of parents recommending it, and a public program list that gives parents enough to work with.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How early should I register for day camps in Baltimore, MD?
Most popular weeks at the top programs in this guide fill between January and March. Plan to register by mid-February for first-choice availability. Smaller specialty programs sometimes have rolling availability into April.
How do I verify a day camp is licensed and accredited?
Ask the camp directly for its current license number and check it against Maryland's youth program licensing registry. Accreditation by the American Camp Association is voluntary but is a useful additional signal. Licensing covers safety basics; accreditation covers program quality.
What age range do the day camps in this guide serve?
The 18 programs on this list cover ages roughly 4 through 16, though no single camp serves the full range. Each listing on YouthCampsBase publishes its specific age bands. Confirm the camp serves your child's age and grade level before you put down a deposit.
How much do day camps typically cost?
Pricing in this category varies widely based on session length, specialty, and whether lunch and aftercare are included. Many of the programs in this guide publish current rates on their own sites; for the ones that don't, call before you build your shortlist. Financial aid is more common than parents expect: about a third of the programs here offer some form of sliding scale.
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YouthCampsBase is a directory. We surface programs and the public signal around them. We don't visit, inspect, or endorse camps. Last reviewed 2026-05-24 by Maya Okonkwo.