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.
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)
Tuition
$525 weekly
Early bird pricing below »
Week of July 4th, $420.
Drop-in $125/day (returning campers)
Extended care: $20 hourly
Payment Plans
We know planning for camp can take some juggling. Our registration system lets you spread payments over time, making it easier to secure your spots without stress.
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.
Orientation
Full details for what to expect and how to prepare are available in our seasonal Orientation Packets HERE »
Food
Campers must bring their own non-perishable lunch and snacks.
STRICTLY NO NUTS
Cancelation Policy
View our Payment, Refund, & Cancellation Policy Page
GET DETAILS »
Tuition and Availability
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!
View our Payment and Cancellation Policies Get Our Best 2026 Prices!
Limited Time Multi-Week Discounts:
Drop-in days do not count towards multi-week discount
July 4th week (Week 4) can be as low as $275!Extended Care:
Orientation Info
Medication Info
Available Dates
Catonsville
Opening in January for our Early Access List -
Join Early Access List Here for best rates and availaility.
- Week 1: 6/8-12 Coming Soon!
- Week 2: 6/15-19 Coming Soon!
- Week 3: 6/22-26 Coming Soon!
- Week 4: 6/29-7/2 (Closed 7/3) Coming Soon!
- Week 5: 7/6-10 Coming Soon!
- Week 6: 7/13-17 Coming Soon!
- Week 7: 7/20-24 Coming Soon!
- Week 8: 7/27-31 Coming Soon!
- Week 9: 8/3-7 Coming Soon!
- Week 10: 8/10-14 Coming Soon!
- Week 11: 8/17-21 Coming Soon!
- Week 12: 8/24-28 Coming Soon!
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
Opening in January for our Early Access List -
Join Early Access List Here for best rates and availaility.
- Week 1: 6/8-12 Coming Soon!
- Week 2: 6/15-19 Coming Soon!
- Week 3: 6/22-26 Coming Soon!
- Week 4: 6/29-7/2 (Closed 7/3) Coming Soon!
- Week 5: 7/6-10 Coming Soon!
- Week 6: 7/13-17 Coming Soon!
- Week 7: 7/20-24 Coming Soon!
- Week 8: 7/27-31 Coming Soon!
- Week 9: 8/3-7 Coming Soon!
- Week 10: 8/10-14 Coming Soon!
- Week 11: 8/17-21 Coming Soon!
- Week 12: 8/24-28 Coming Soon!
