Endless outdoor discovery
for ages 4 to 13

CAMPS THAT NURTURE KIDS
NATURALLY

with DECADES of exprerience

ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS:

Headquartered in Catonsville, Maryland, Lure of the Wild is a 5-star day camp that has been featured in The Baltimore Sun and Baltimore's Child Magazine. It is often called one of the most thoughtfully-designed and well-operated camps in the state. Through mutually supportive partnerships, we give kids the space they need for self-driven exploration and learning. Our campers play in a fully outdoor, natural setting so they can overcome small, self-regulated challenges that build a big sense of personal accomplishment. Our highly trained childcare staff gently guide campers to learn deeply about the intricacies of their precious world and their capable, resilient selves. Together with our partners, we build the next generation of conservationists by activating each child's natural sense of wonder. Read more about Our Philosophy.

I belong here...
“This is my wonderland. I belong here.”
- Mila
Mom-Approved!
"As a mom and an educator, I cannot recommend Lure of the Wild enough!"
- Maura Kennedy
New adventures!
"Everyday is a new adventure with lots of stories being told around the dinner table at night."
- Michael Crabb
Loved it!
"...he absolutely loved it."
-Sara Tan
Can't wait!
"My daughter can't wait to come back!"
-Tonya Smith
Critters!
"I just petted a baby salamander!!!"
- Henry
Awesome!
"Camp is awesome. I'm coming back next year!"
-Adam
There's No App...
"There's no app for this."
-Elise Smithmyer, LCWA