Camper Groups
Elementary Camps: 1 week and 2 week camps (Grades K-5th)
Mini Camps: 1 week camps (Grades PreK-1st)
Middle School Camp: 1 week camp (Grades 6th-8th)
In 2025, we:
- Expanded camp to include a Spring Break Camp and a 2nd week of Mini Camp
- Added Gardening activities to Mini Camp
- Offered both one and two week camp options for elementary-age campers
- Took our Middle School campers on a kayak adventure with BCRP Outdoor Rec
- Hosted guest presenters from Maryland Department of Natural Resources, US Fish & Wildlife Service, Master Gardeners, Master Naturalists.
- Passed inspection by the state of Maryland Department of Health (who oversees Maryland Youth Camps) in all areas
Feedback from 2025 Cylburn Camp Parents
- It’s a wonderful camp. We love the pacing and the variety of programming. It’s a nice space for children to have some true summer fun. Thank you for creating this space.
- My child was so excited to go to camp every morning! She especially loved her camp counselors. I appreciated how much outdoor time you got in despite the rain.
- Both of my kids who attended have referred to the nature-aspects of the camp (rather than just the social ones) in their time since attending. Eg “Did you know that woodpeckers eat bugs in trees??”
- It was a supportive and caring environment for my curious kid!
- My child was excited to go to camp every day.
- Staff was very nice. My son was always excited to tell me what they did in camp when I picked him up. We’ll definitely be signing him up next summer!
- The teachers/counselors were all engaged and friendly. [My child] talked enthusiastically about her day every afternoon. She really enjoyed the morning hikes, the art projects and the games. The pick-up and drop-off were quite easy.
- We loved everything! The counselors were wonderful as was Erika, thank you for a wonderful two weeks!
- The entire staff were wonderful and programming was great!!
- Our kid had a wonderful time. He loved his counselors and I think the balance of instruction and play really worked for him. We really appreciate the effort and care that the staff put into this experience.
- I love that you share photos at the end of the week – thank you!
- My camper had the best time and didn’t want it to end.
- My kids said the counselors were really fun and kind.
- Our boys loved the experience, the fun and friendliness of the counselors, and being in new places daily within the arboretum.
- Thank you for all of the knowledge you passed on to our children. [My child] came home each day excited to tell us about the plants he learned about at camp that day.
- I loved how organized things were. The staff is friendly and caring.
- My daughter says she really liked the camp counselors. We love the programs and that so much of the camp involves being outdoors and exploring, as well as incorporating hands-on arts projects that teach our daughter about local flora and fauna. She is truly passionate about this camp.
- This was a great camp for my child. She learned a lot and had fun. Almost every day she comes to me and starts, “Do you know bees evolved from wasps and they have five eyes, … Thank you Ms. Erika and counselors Nathan, Deja and Mara for teaching the kids about nature, caring for them and giving an amazing experience that they would remember.
- We could just tell that a great time was had, that staff was kind and the level of care was high.
