DECEMBER BREAK CAMP
Embrace the Magic of Winter Adventure!
Build confidence, character, and resilience through free, creative play and exploration in the wintery woods and streams of Patapsco Valley State Park. Witness seasonal changes, the resilience of nature, and that of your own self under the guidance of our passionate staff, who place children’s natural development at the heart of all we do.



December Break Camp Details
A Winter Adventure for Returning Campers
- Hours:
- Monday-Friday, December 26-30, 2025
- Ages:
- Campers: 5-11 (Grades K-5)
- Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program: 13+ (Learn more here)
Tuition and Registration
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Tuition:
Extended Care Options:
Cancellation and Refund Policies
- 30+ Days Before Camp Start: Cancellation by email 30+ days prior to the first affected camp week’s start date will receive a refund for paid registration less 25% for processing and administration.
- Fewer than 30 Days Before Camp Start: Cancellation by email fewer than 30 days prior to the first affected camp week’s start date will receive a credit for total paid registration less 25% for processing and administration. Credits are non-transferable, and once booked, they are non-reusable and non-reschedulable.
- Less than 14 Days Before Camp Start: No refunds or credits.
COVID-19 Related Credit Policy
- Exposure-Related Cancellations:If camp is cancelled due to a COVID-19 camp direct exposure, potential exposure and/or for contact tracing reasons, impacted customers will receive a prorated refund or camp credit. For example, if a five-day camp is cancelled due to a direct COVID exposure on Wednesday, customers will be refunded or credited for Thursday and Friday.
- Government/Health Department Cancellations:If camps are cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic federal, state and local health measures, refunds will be issued less 25% in processing and administrative fees. Alternately customers can opt to receive full credit for a future Lure of the Wild camp offering..
Try Us Out!
Check out our School’s Out Camps and Summer Camps for a sneak peek into the adventure!
Winter woods, warm hearts, endless discoveries.
I belong here...
“This is my wonderland. I belong here.”
- Mila
- Mila
Mom-Approved!
"As a mom and an educator, I cannot recommend Lure of the Wild enough!"
- Maura Kennedyr
- Maura Kennedyr
New adventures!
"Everyday is a new adventure with lots of stories being told around the dinner table at night."
- Michael Crabb
- Michael Crabb
Loved it!
"...he absolutely loved it."
-Sara Tan
-Sara Tan
Can't wait!
"My daughter simply can't wait to return!"
-Elise Smithmyer
-Elise Smithmyer
Critters!
"I just petted a baby salamander!!!"
- Henry
- Henry
Awesome!
"Camp is awesome. I'm coming back next year!"
-Adam
-Adam