Summer Opportunities

During the summer, Friends remains a vibrant campus that is alive with activity. Our signature program, Summer at Friends, a State of Maryland certified youth camp, offers a variety of fun, enriching day camps for boys and girls ages 4 through 13. Led by energetic and enthusiastic staff who love working with kids, campers form friendships and discover the joy of learning new skills in a safe, supportive environment.

Summer at Friends

summer - ages 4 - 13

The summer home to more than 500 campers from the Baltimore area and beyond, Summer at Friends is all about summer fun! With over 20 programs to choose from, including sports, visual arts, drama, technology and traditional day camps, you’re invited to come see what summer fun looks like!

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In addition to Summer at Friends, our campus hosts a variety of summer enrichment opportunities such as Band Camp, Middle Grades Partnerships, and Superkids. For more information about each of the programs below, please refer to the contact information listed in each section.

- Band Camp

Band Camp

Now in its 25th year, Friends' summer Band Camp annually serves young musicians in grades 5 through 8 from more than a dozen area public, private, and homeschools at no cost. This year's program will take place weekdays, June 18 through 29, from 9:30 to 11:30 am.

For more information email John Gifford, jgifford@friendsbalt.org, Director of Instrumental Music, or call the Band Office at 410.649.3319

- Middle Grades Partnership (MGP)

Middle Grades Partnership

This nationally recognized program helps prepare more than 600 students to thrive in high school, college and beyond; the Middle Grades Partnership aspires to provide a core of leadership for Baltimore. MGP brings together public and private schools in Baltimore to provide learning opportunities for middle school students. Since 2005, MGP has empowered more than 1,200 students to thrive in Baltimore’s best public high schools.

Please click here for more information about Middle Grades Partnership

- Superkids

SuperKids

Established in 1994, SuperKids Camp is a six-week program for Baltimore City rising second, third, and fourth graders that focuses on literacy, math skills, character development, and environmental education. The camp has provided experiences for thousands of young people while providing an enriching curriculum of activities and field trips. Volunteers are an integral part of SuperKids program and many Friends Upper School students serve as volunteers. This program is located at several different sites including Friends.

Please click for details about attending Superkids or for volunteer information.