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Summer Camp 2026

ADVENTURE AWAITS!

Every day is a new opportunity for growth and discovery! Lure of the Wild Nature Camps foster child-driven creative free play in a supportive, “challenge by choice” environment that’s 100% outdoors.   

DON’T MISS OUR BEST PRICES AND AVAILABILITY!  Returning families get early access to our best prices and availability in late November, followed by first time families on our early access mailing list.  

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What to Expect

Summer Camp Details

Dates & Hours

• Weekly, June 8 – August 28, 2026 (Closed July 3)
• 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 »

Locations

• Catonsville - Near the Hilton Area of Patapsco Valley State Park
• Roland Park - At Roland Park Country Schoo

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

Get Our Best 2026 Prices!

Join our EARLY ACCESS MAILING LIST for early registration announcements. Early bird discounts are available to returning campers first, then to this list before general public access in February. Don’t wait—camp fills quickly!

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)

View our Payment and Cancellation Policies
Orientation Info
Medication Info

Available Dates

Catonsville

Opening in November for returning familes.
Opening in January for our Early Access List -
Get Early Access Here for best rates and availaility.



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


Roland Park

Last Updated 10/31/25, 11:30am

Roland Park registration opens in mid-December and is handled directly by Roland Park Country School at this link.


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
Different Every Day.
"Everyday is a new adventure with lots of stories being told around the dinner table at night."
- Michael
Loved it.
"...he absolutely loved it."
-Sara
Can't wait.
"My daughter can't wait to come back!"
-Tonya
Firsts.
"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 S., LCWA