HeartSmiles Success Sessions
Who: 38 students; 9th- 12th grade students
What: Success Sessions focus on leadership skill building, entrepreneurship, personal development and professional development so that young people have a real opportunity to create and reach their own version of success. Sessions are planned, taught and led by other youth who are passionate about success and inspiring other young people. The opportunities and potential for growth are limitless. "We Build Leaders" is not just our slogan, it's what we do!
When: July 10 – August 10; Monday – Friday; 10am - 3pm
Where: Johns Hopkins University Bloomsberg School of Public Health, 615 N. Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD, 21205
How to Register: Follow link to register
Cost: None for any City School student who attends a traditional school. Not open to charter or contract school students. Check with your school to see what programming they are offering.
Natural Born Champions: Camp Champions
Who: 60 students; K – 8th grade students
What: Natural Born Champions (NBC) summer program, 'Camp Champions' presents a pressing strategy and action plan for BCPS students that helps improve math, literacy, & prosocial skills for K-8th grades through the lens of entrepreneurship. The Camp Champions curriculum is comprehensive, addresses summer learning loss, and provides youth voice while advocating youth choice and leadership. NBC approaches summer enrichment programming by providing small group project-based learning activities that are focused on STEAM, literacy, and entrepreneurship or pathways to higher education. We provide a safe space for youth to explore complete wellness while utilizing math and literacy skills to create businesses. Our goal is to use entrepreneurial activities to increase students ability to recognize opportunities and to improve and maintain math & literacy foundations, while simultaneously exercising prosocial behaviors (i.e. students collaborate with, help, and respect peers and leaders).
When: July 5 – August 11; Monday – Friday; 8:30am – 3:30pm
Where: The NBC Multipurpose Center: 1301 N Spring Street Ste B, Baltimore, MD, 21213; The Food Project: 424 S. Pulaski Street, 21223
How to Register: Follow link to register
Cost: None for any City School student who attends a traditional school. Not open to charter or contract school students. Check with your school to see what programming they are offering.
Media Rhythm Institute
Who: 80 students; 6th – 12th grade students
What: This program is designed for students who are interested in the music and multimedia entertainment industry, or for students who have music or media related artwork that they would like to showcase. Programming engages teen youth over the summer school break through daily arts development workshops focused on visual and graphic arts; music composition and performance; and electronic film and media. Programming enables youth to showcase artwork that they have created through daily arts development workshops. The showcased artwork can be created independently and or with the Media Rhythm Institute.
When: Session 1: July 3 – July 21, Monday – Friday, 9am – 2pm; Session 2: July 24 – Aug 11, Monday – Friday, 3:30pm –7:30pm; Session 3: July 10 – Aug 11, Wednesdays and Fridays, 3:30pm – 7:30pm
Where: 20 N. Howard Street; some sessions at Inner Harbor, Harborplace: Amphitheatre or area related to Promenade
How to Register: Follow link to register
Cost: None for any City School student who attends a traditional school. Not open to charter or contract school students. Check with your school to see what programming they are offering.
B-360 Baltimore
Who: 500 students; K – 12th grade students
What: Sound of Summer Camp: Join us for an unforgettable summer camp experience at B-360! Our camp merges dirt bike safety with STEM, providing youth with exciting learning opportunities. With engaging activities, dedicated staff, and a focus on creating better pathways in STEM careers, our camp aims to empower and inspire young minds. Don't miss out on the fun and educational adventure this summer!
When: Session 1: 6/27 - 7/7, Tuesday – Friday, 10am – 3pm; Session 2: 7/18 - 7/28, Tuesday – Friday, 10am-3pm; Session 3: 8/8 - 8/15, Tuesday – Friday, 10am - 3pm
Where: Bocek Neighborhood; exact location TBA
How to Register: Follow this link to register
Cost: None for any City School student who attends a traditional school. Not open to charter or contract school students. Check with your school to see what programming they are offering.
F.A.M.E. Summer Program/AZIZA PE&CE
Who: 25 students; 8th – 12th grade students
What: We use fashion, fitness, arts, music, mentoring, entertainment and education to address life, critical thinking skills, and social determinants of health. Our summer program is a full day enrichment experience that will engage youth using our pillars of education. Youth will be empowered and encouraged to commit to academic excellence, personal growth, and self-love. We are especially committed to providing programming to Black girls and LGBTQ+ youth.
When: July 10 – August 11; Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 3:00pm
Where: 901 N. Milton Avenue, Suite 240, Baltimore, MD, 21205
How to Register: Follow link to register
Cost: None for any City School student who attends a traditional school. Not open to charter or contract school students. Check with your school to see what programming they are offering.
Center for Technology Access and Training (CETAT): Create Initiative
Who: 60 students; 5th-9th grade students
What: CETAT is offering 1-week mini-camps that provide students with specialized training in digital photography, digital video production, music production, and website creation. Each session offers a beginner-level course that culminates in a portfolio.
· Session 1 – Introduction to Digital Photography - provides an overview of the fundamentals and principles of digital photography. The course covers topics such as camera settings, composition, lighting, exposure, and color theory. Students will learn how to use a digital camera, how to take better photos, and how to edit and enhance their images using basic editing software. The course also covers various types of photography, including landscape, portrait, and still-life photography, as well as basic photo editing techniques.
· Session 2 – Introduction to Digital Video - provides the fundamentals and principles of digital video production. The course covers topics such as camera settings, composition, lighting, sound recording, and editing. Students will learn how to use a digital camera to capture high-quality video footage, how to edit their videos using basic editing software, and how to enhance the audio quality of their videos. The course also covers various types of video production, including narrative, documentary, and promotional videos, as well as basic techniques for post-production and distribution.
· Session 3 – Introduction to Web Design – provides an overview of the fundamentals and principles of web design. The course covers topics such as HTML which is the building block of a web page. Students will learn how to create basic web pages using HTML, as well as instruction on how to use WordPress. WordPress will provide experience using a content management system that many web designers use to create interactive and engaging websites.
· Session 4 – Introduction to Music Production – provides an overview of the fundamentals and principles of music production. The course covers topics such as recording, editing, mixing, and mastering audio tracks. Students will learn how to use digital audio workstations to create and arrange music, how to record and edit audio tracks, how to use virtual instruments and effects to enhance their music, and how to mix and master their tracks for a final polished sound. The course also covers various types of music production, including electronic, hip-hop, and pop music, as well as basic techniques for music composition and arrangement. Student participation in Session 1 or 2 requires a digital camera, tablet, or cell phone
When: Session 1: June 26 – June 30, Monday – Friday, 9:00am-2:00pm; Session 2: July 3 – July 7 (program closed July 4), Monday – Friday, 9:00am-2:00pm; Session 3: July 10 – July 14, Monday – Friday, 9:00am-2:00pm; Session 4: July 17 – July 21, Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 2:00pm
Where: 1406 Laurens Street, Baltimore, MD, 21217
How to Register: Follow link to register
Cost: None for any City School student who attends a traditional school. Not open to charter or contract school students. Check with your school to see what programming they are offering.