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    • About us
      • Strategic Intentions
      • What We Do
      • Who We Are
    • Projects
      • BLISS Meadows
      • Stormwater Management
      • Farmhouse Renovation
      • Urban Farming
      • Farmland Commons
      • Education Center
    • Programs
      • Programs Overview
      • Youth Camps
      • Habitat Discovery
      • Animal Tracking
      • Naturalist Training
      • Urban Farming Certificate
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Backyard Basecamp

Nature Is Everywhere

  • Home
  • About us
    • Strategic Intentions
    • What We Do
    • Who We Are
  • Projects
    • BLISS Meadows
    • Stormwater Management
    • Farmhouse Renovation
    • Urban Farming
    • Farmland Commons
    • Education Center
  • Programs
    • Programs Overview
    • Youth Camps
    • Habitat Discovery
    • Animal Tracking
    • Naturalist Training
    • Urban Farming Certificate
  • Events
    • Annual Events
    • Mother's Day Tea
    • Seasonal Attunements
    • Days of BLISS
    • Harvest Festival
  • Donate
    • Give A Gift
  • Contact Us

Backyard Basecamp has helped develop core memories for youth in Baltimore City since 2017

SPRING BREAK CAMPSUMMER CAMP

2025 Spring Break Pilot Program

A nature-based outdoor day camp 

 April 14 - 18

  • Mon-Fri 9 am - 3 pm
  • Ages 7-13 yo
  • At BLISS Meadows
  • Open to only 12 youth
  • Herons (7-9 yo)
  • Jr. Naturalists (10 -13 yo)
  • Daily snacks and lunch are provided
  • Beforecare (8AM-9AM) - $50
  • Aftercare (3PM-4PM) - $50
  • Scholarships and payment plans are available
  •  Activities include:
    Guided nature hikes & scavenger hunts
    Pollinator explorations & ecosystem investigations
    Creative nature crafts & outdoor challenges
    Gardening & sustainable farming experiences 


Registration is OPEN

SLIDING SCALE PRICING

Tier I - $500

Tier II - $375

Tier III - 250

Tier IV - $175


Financial aid is available. You can self-select your tier during registration.

Pay in monthly installments until camp begins.


Priority registration for families in the 21206 zip code. 


Registration closes April 1, 2025.

register now

2025 Summer Camp

Summer Camp Registration Opens March 1, 2025

A youth-centered day camp in Baltimore City

  • Mon-Fri 9a-3p
  • Ages 4-13 yo
  • Field trips
  • Two locations: BLISS Meadows and The Green School of Baltimore
  • Low staff-to-student ratio of 1:6
  • Youth must be able to use the bathroom independently
  • Daily snacks and lunch are provided
  • Before (8am-9am) $50/week
  • Aftercare (3pm-4pm) $50/week 
  • Self-select payment tiers
  • Pay tuition in monthly installments until camp starts

ENROLL

SESSION I

SESSION I AND II

SESSION II

 July 7 - July 25 (3-week session) 

  • Foxes (Ages 4-6)
  • Herons (7-10)
  • Jr. Naturalists (ages 11-13)


SLIDING SCALE PRICING

Tier I (True Cost) - $900/Session

Tier II (25% OFF) - $675/Session

Tier III (50% OFF) - $450/Session

Tier IV (75% OFF) - $225/Session

SESSION II

SESSION I AND II

SESSION II

 August 4 - August 22 (3-week session) 

  • Foxes (Ages 4-6)
  • Herons (7-10)
  • Jr. Naturalists (ages 11-13)


SLIDING SCALE PRICING

Tier I (True Cost) - $900/Session

Tier II (25% OFF) - $675/Session

Tier III (50% OFF) - $450/Session

Tier IV (75% OFF) - $225/Session


SESSION I AND II

SESSION I AND II

SESSION I AND II

July 7 - August 22 (6-week session) 

  • Foxes (Ages 4-6)
  • Herons (7-10)
  • Jr. Naturalists (ages 11-13)


SLIDING SCALE PRICING

Tier I (True Cost) - $1750

Tier II (25% OFF) - $1350

Tier III (50% OFF) - $900

Tier IV (75% OFF) - $450


Please Note There is a 1-week break. There is NO CAMP July 28 – August 1

 Registering for Session I + II is highly encouraged

Sibling discount = 10% 

Monthly payment plans are available starting the day of registration! 

Full tuition must be paid before your child's first day of camp. 

Give the Gift of Camp!

We are determined not to turn anyone away on the sole basis of their financial situation. 


This year we are increasing our enrollment and expanding to serve more children in our program. 


Your support helps us keep camp affordable. A gift of any amount is helpful.

give to the camp fund

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