Summer Camp 2025

Play Outdoors!

Every day is a new adventure! We foster child-driven creative free play in a supportive, “challenge by choice” environment that’s 100% outdoors.

Summer Camp Details

Dates & Hours

• Weekly, June 2 – August 22, 2025 (Closed July 4)
• Daily Schedule: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Extended Care: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (additional fee applies)

Ages

• Campers: 4 to 13 years old
• Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program: 13+ Learn more here »

Location

In Catonsville near the Hilton Area of Patapsco Valley State Park.

In Roland Park at Roland Park Country School (week 1 only)

Transportation

Families must provide their own transportation.

Tuition

$525 weekly
Week of July 4th, $420.
Drop-in $125/day (returning campers)
Extended care: $20 hourly

Cancelation Policy

View our Payment, Refund, & Cancellation Policy Page
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Tuition and Registration

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Extended Care:

8:00–9:00 AM and 4:00–5:00 PM
$20 per hour, per camper (must be pre-scheduled and paid with tuition)

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Available Dates

Last Updated 6/23/25, 11:30am

Week 5: 6/30-7/3, Catonsville (closed July 4) ***FILLING FAST***
Week 6: 7/7-7/11, Catonsville***FILLING FAST***
Week 7: 7/14-7/18, Catonsville ***FILLING FAST***
Week 8: 7/21-7/25, Catonsville ***FILLING FAST***
Week 9: 7/28-8/1, Catonsville ***WAIT LIST MOVING***
Week 10: 8/4-8/8, Catonsville ***WAIT LIST MOVING***
Week 11: 8/11-8/15, Catonsville ***WAIT LIST MOVING***
Week 12: 8/18-8/22, Catonsville ***WAIT LIST MOVING***

Summer drop-in days are available for *returning* campers, and must be requested by contacting the Director. Single day signups are only available to new campers during School’s Out Camps and Spring Break Camps.

Try Us Out!

Not sure if Summer Camp is right for your child? Check out our School’s Out Camps and Spring Break Camps for a sneak peek into the adventure!

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