OUTWARD BOUND ADVENTURE DAY CAMP

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE & CLIMBING DAY CAMP FOR RISING 6TH, 7TH, 8TH GRADERS

Summer 2026 dates: to be announced

Get your rising 6th-8th grader outside and thriving this summer with our week-long day camp packed with daily climbing adventures, nature hikes, and outdoor living skills - all designed to build social emotional skills in fun and active ways. Each day focuses on a key social domain including belonging, courage, physical engagement, and reflection. Campers will form strong group bonds, push through unique challenges, gain confidence in their bodies, and reflect on their growth - all while having a blast in the outdoors.

Drop off in the morning, pick up in the afternoon, just pack a lunch, water bottle, and sense of adventure!

Be among the first to receive updates and scheduling details for 2026 by filling out our interest form!

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CAMP DETAILS

Date & Time: August 4 - 8, 2025, 8:30am to 3:00pm

Location: 1900 Eagle Drive, Baltimore, MD 21207

Daily drop off & pick up at the Outward Bound office porch. Exact drop/off pick-up instructions will be sent after registration.

Our Leakin Park Baltimore campus is home to five unique climbing elements and a multi-level aerial teams course in addition to plenty of greenspace and trails to explore.

Cost: Outward Bound Adventure Camp tuition is sliding scale, and we encourage families to select whichever level they are comfortable with regardless of annual household income.

Sliding Scale based off of annual household income:

  • Greater than $250,000   |   $750
  • $100,000 - $249,999      |   $650
  • $60,000 - $99,999          |   $400
  • $30,000 - $59,999          |   $150
  • Less than $30,000          |   $50

 

 

FAQ

Camp runs from 8:30am to 3:00pm, Monday through Friday. Drop-off and pick-up happen daily in front of the office porch.

Please note: Timely pickup is essential to the smooth operation of our camp. All campers must be picked up promptly at the designated end-of-day time. If you are running late, please contact us as soon as possible to let us know. Repeated late pickups may result in your child being unable to return to camp.

Campers should bring a packed lunch, a refillable water bottle, weather-appropriate clothing, and closed-toe shoes. A packing list will be provided prior to the first day. 

No experience necessary! Our camp is designed for beginners and includes appropriate age instruction and support to help campers build confidence. Climbing will be a section of most camp days, about 60-90 min per day. We encourage students to choose their level of challenge with climbing – which could mean climbing just a couple steps off the ground, or climbing all the way to the top. While we will encourage students to challenge themselves, we will never force anyone to climb. 

Each day includes a mix of climbing activities, nature hikes, team-building games, and outdoor living skills, all wrapped in a focus on social-emotional learning.

Our staff are trained in challenge course facilitation, first aid and CPR, and youth development. All climbing activities use industry-standard safety equipment and protocols.

We intentionally design our activities to promote Belonging, Courage, Physical Engagement, and Reflection through group challenges, journaling, and debriefs.

Camp runs rain or shine! We adjust our activities as needed and have access to shelter for severe weather.

Please share all relevant medical information during registration. We work with families to accommodate allergies and health needs as best we can. Please see here for more information.

Cancellation Notification must be sent in writing to onedayprograms@outwardboundchesapeake.org by the below dates: 

  • By Sunday, July 20 (14 days before the program starts), applicants will receive a 75% refund. 
  • Between Monday, July 21 and Sunday, July 27 (13-7 days before the program starts), applicants will receive a 50% refund. 
  • Monday July 28 or after (7 days or fewer before program start) no refund will be issued. 

We’re here to help. Reach out to Lainie Gray, Associate Director of Program Strategy and Safety at 410-442-6039 or onedayprograms@outwardboundchesapeake.org

Already enrolled? Find your camp information here.

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