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Summer at City Schools

Summer Learning Programs

We are excited to offer a variety of programs for the 2023 summer for students in all grades. City Schools' programs are a great way to have fun and keep learning throughout the summer. Scroll through the offerings below to find the best fit for your child.

To register your child for summer programs, please visit Infinite Campus/Campus Portal (Directions for Infinite Campus/Campus Portal: English | Spanish)

If you have questions about summer learning and registration, please call 443-984-2001, Monday to Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

School Programs: This year many more schools are offering programs just for students at your school. Please ask your school leaders for more information, including how to register. 

 

Early Learning

Camp Curiosity

Who: 250 students; Incoming Pre-K and Kindergarten students enrolled for 23-24 school year

What: Camp Curiosity (CC) is a STEAM based summer program for pre-k and kindergarten students. The goal of Camp Curiosity is to provide a fun, engaging, academic, and developmentally appropriate learning experience for children in pre-k and kindergarten. A comprehensive curriculum was written by City Schools teachers.   For some children, Camp Curiosity is their first experience in a school setting. Attending Camp Curiosity helps children learn the structures, rules, and routines necessary to be successful in school. For children who have school experience, Camp Curiosity provides opportunities to use and review previously taught skills and allows learning continuity over the summer.   

When: June 26th – July 27th, Monday-Thursday, 8:30am – 1:00pm

Where: Woodhome, Lakewood, Francis Scott Key, Edgewood, Robert W. Coleman, Waverly, Calvin M. Rodwell, Dallas F. Nicholas, Thomas Jefferson, Leith Walk, Maree G. Farring

How to Register: Registration occurs at each site, individually, and does not open until pre-k enrollment opens (date TBD). NOTE: Your child must be enrolled in a Baltimore City Public School for school year 23-24 in order to register for Camp Curiosity.

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 offer.

Elementary Programs

CTY Baltimore Emerging Scholars Summer Program 

Who: 540 students: This program is designed for rising 1st through 6th grade students in who are identified as gifted, advanced, talent development, or those who have not been identified as GAL but show signs of giftedness such as asking critical questions, showing creativity, or thinking deeply about content through abstract connections. 

What: The CTY Baltimore Emerging Scholars Program is co-run by Baltimore City Public Schools and Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth in order to provide rigorous, gifted-level content to elementary students to support their rapid growth in science, reading, math, and critical thinking. Students will enroll in a unique, engaging, and academically challenging environment where students explore topics such as story-telling, robotics, and solving mysteries alongside other bright kids who love to learn. This program will operate two 10-day sessions which will be hosted Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at three locations.  Students may attend one or both sessions.

When: Session 1: July 5th – July 20th, Monday-Thursday, 8:30AM to 3:30PM; Session 2: July 25th – August 9th, Monday – Thursday, 8:30am – 3:30pm

Where: Calvin Rodwell EMS, Charles Carroll Barrister ES, and Woodhome EMS

Registration: Please register by completing this application: https://bit.ly/CTYBES23

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 offer.

 

El Campamento de Teatro

The Spanish Theatre Camp* 
Who: 125 students; Students from 1st to 12th grade who are "English Learners", Spanish speakers and/or native Spanish speakers. 

What: The Theater Camp is designed for Spanish- and Spanish-speaking English Learners who have already mastered Spanish-speaking and listening skills. During the 5 weeks of camp, participants will participate in activities focused on acting, pantomime, music, improvisation, dance, script development, and many other elements associated with group and individual performance. As a final product, participants are expected to create an original script, memorize lines, participate in theatrical movement exercises, all in preparation for a short performance in Spanish that will be presented to their friends, family and community members.     

When: June 26 through July 28, Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Where: Holabird Academy (1500 Imla St. Baltimore MD 21224)

How to register: Follow this link.

Cost: None for any Baltimore City Public Schools student attending a traditional school. Not open to charter or contract school students.

 

Great Kids Farm and Forest Camp

Who: 144 students; Rising 3rd – 5th graders

What: Great Kids Farm and Forest Camp offers BCPSS students the opportunity to engage with nature and their food system in ways that reinforce scientific concepts from the school year, spark connections with the environment, and promote social and emotional well-being. Students will spend most of their time outdoors, exploring the 33 acres of forest, fields, and stream at the district-owned Great Kids Farm. Students may only enroll in one session.

When: Session 1: July 10th – 13th; Session 2: July 17th – July 20th ; Session 3: July 24th – July 27th; Session 4: July 31st – August 3rd , Monday – Thursday, 8:45am – 3pm; Free aftercare from 3pm-4:30pm

Where: The camp will occur at Great Kids Farm, 6601 Baltimore National Pike, Catonsville, Maryland, 21228. Free optional bus transportation will be provided each week from a school hub within the city, as follows:

  • Session 1: July 10th – 13th (BUS HUB: Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School @ 201 E 21st St)
  • Session 2: July 17th – July 20th (BUS HUB: Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School @ 201 E 21st St)
  • Session 3: July 24th – July 27th (BUS HUB: Maree G Farring Elementary School @ 300 Pontiac Ave)
  • Session 4: July 31st – August 3rd (BUS HUB: Holabird Academy @ 1500 Imla St)

How to Register: Follow this link or call 443-490-5697. Students may only enroll in one session. 

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.

 

The Ingenuity Project Summer Academies: Rising 5th Grade STEM Academy

Who:  430 students across all projects; rising 5th grade students

What: Come learn and have fun with us!  Enrich your summer and spark your curiosity in STEM and advanced middle school programs.  Students will participate in science activities, engineering lessons, math skill-building, and game sessions.

When: July 10th – 20th, Monday-Thursday, 8:30 am-2:30 pm

Where: Mount Royal Elementary School #66

How to Register: Follow this link.

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.

Elementary/Middle School Programs

Cadence Learning -NSSI

Who: 450 - Current K-8 grade students

What: Students will receive math and ELA instruction every day (M-F) virtually

When: July 5th – August 4th (5 weeks/24 days)

Where: Virtual

How: Follow this link.

Cost: None for any City School student who attends a traditional school. Not open to charter or contract school studentsCheck with your school to see what programming they are offering. 

 

 

Elev8 Freedom School 

Who: 350 students; 2nd – 8th grade students

What: Elev8 Baltimore has provided Freedom Schools as our signature summer literacy program since 2009.  Over the course of 10 years, we have evolved the program to meet the emerging needs of Baltimore students. The model features a carefully curated list of leveled literature that aligns with weekly themes. The seven principals of Kwanzaa (Umoja, Kujichagulia, Ujima, Nia, Kuumba, and Imani) provide the foundation for our six-week experience that includes textbooks from Baltimore authors and illustrators while incorporating Indigenous and LatinX stories and experiences.  Daily lessons are aligned with the Common Core State Standards and include College and Career Readiness.  Students complete one service-learning project each summer that is youth-developed and executed with the assistance of Learning Coaches. The program also includes intentional parent and community engagement.  At the conclusion of Freedom Schools, students can take home all curriculum books and e-readers to encourage independent reading.

When: July 5th – August 11th, Monday-Thursday, 8:45am-3:00pm

Where: Abbottston (3rd – 5th grade), Arundel (2nd grade), Cecil (3rd – 5th grade), Collington Square (3rd – 8th), Thomas Jefferson (3rd - 8th), The Historic Cherry Hill (6th - 8th), Wildwood (6th – 8th)

How to Register: Follow this link.

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.

 

Fine Arts Camp

Who: 375 students in K-8th grade

What: The goal of City Schools Fine Arts Camp is to expose scholars to a breadth of fine arts opportunities in visual and performing arts.  Participants in grades K-8 will be given the opportunity to study the applied arts inclusive of 2-D/3-D visual art, vocal, and instrumental music, theater, dance, and physical education all taught by City Schools art educators (where applicable). 

When: July 3rd – August 3rd, Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-3:30pm

Where: John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle School

How to Register: Follow this link.

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.

 

Summer Arts for Learning Academy (SALA)

Who: 2600 students; Current Pre K-6 students only

What: Baltimore City Schools’ Summer Arts for Learning Academy (SALA), operated by Arts for Learning Maryland, offers BCPSS students an opportunity to imagine, create, and express who they are through the arts. This is an action-packed, full-day, six-week program (Monday - Thursday) that introduces students to a wide variety of art forms—from illustration and spoken word to percussion, drama, and dance—which gives students a chance to work alongside students from across the city and be taught by professional artists. Students’ work is celebrated through a student showcase on the final day of the program. Arts for Learning Maryland will host nine Academy sites throughout the city. Each of the program’s 100 classrooms will have 26 students supported by a classroom teacher and professional teaching artist. Each site will have 2 directors, 2-3 student support staff, an instructional/arts integration coach, a classroom substitute, an office manager, and a lead special educator. A variety of instructional support staff (paraeducators, ESOL paraeducators, ESOL teachers, PE Teachers, and PE Assistant Teachers) will ensure students receive all of the support they require.

When: June 26th – Aug 3rd, Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-3:00pm; aftercare provided through Smartsteps from 3:00pm-6:00pm

Where: 9 sites:  Graceland Park E/M, Bay Brook E/M, Pimlico E/M, Wildwood E/M, Dorothy I Height, Henderson-Hopkins, Francis Scott Key E/M, Leith Walk E/M, & Gardenville E/M.

How to Register: Follow this link.

Cost: None for any City School student who attends a traditional, charter or contract school that is Title I. Non-Title I students may not attend.

Middle School Programs

A2A: Access to Algebra 

Who: 180 students; Rising 6th-8th grade students

What: A2A: Access to Algebra is a summer program that prepares students for STEM careers beyond high school. High school Calculus is a critical course needed for success in STEM careers, yet it is difficult for students to access Calculus unless they take Algebra I in the 8th grade. To prepare for this course, eligible students will participate in an exciting, five-week summer program where rising 8th grade students will take an 8th grade math course, for them to be ready for Algebra I when the school year begins. To complement this offering for 8th grade students, rising 6th and 7th grade students will receive targeted math support, real-life engagement projects, professional mentors, and mathematics-related field trips. Two field trip experiences will occur during the program to offer insight into STEM related fields as well as an opportunity to connect on a social emotional level with their summer program peers.

When: July 10th - August 10th , Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-3:30pm

Where: Fort Worthington EMS

How to Register: Follow this link.

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.

 

AileyCamp Baltimore

Who: 100 students; 6th – 8th grade students between ages 11-14 who are Gifted and Talented DANCE students or students with a desire to be active during the summer months

What: AileyCamp Baltimore will be offered this summer to support middle schoolers who are in a critical time in their personal development as they are beginning to make independent choices and judgements about themselves and others. AileyCamp provides a creative, active, supportive environment while allowing participants to achieve new heights in dance. Through rigorous dance instruction and personal development workshops, campers learn to strengthen their sense of self. AileyCamp will provide participants with unparalleled daily content with 5-6 classes per day. The staff includes Diedre Dawkins who serves as Camp Director, Dance Faculty (one each for ballet, modern, jazz, and West African dance); 8 group leaders (2 per group); a Personal Development Instructor; a Creative Communication Instructor, a Guidance Counselor, a Percussion instructor, and an administrator.

When: June 26th – August 4th, Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-3:30pm

Where: Johns Hopkins Peabody Conservatory, 1 E. Mt. Vernon Place, Baltimore, MD, 21202

How to Register: Registration link is available here: https://peabody.asapconnected.com/#CourseID=271376; student interviews are required

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. 

 

El Campamento de Teatro

The Spanish Theatre Camp* 
Who: 125 students; Students from 1st to 12th grade who are "English Learners", Spanish speakers and/or native Spanish speakers. 

What: The Theater Camp is designed for Spanish- and Spanish-speaking English Learners who have already mastered Spanish-speaking and listening skills. During the 5 weeks of camp, participants will participate in activities focused on acting, pantomime, music, improvisation, dance, script development, and many other elements associated with group and individual performance. As a final product, participants are expected to create an original script, memorize lines, participate in theatrical movement exercises, all in preparation for a short performance in Spanish that will be presented to their friends, family and community members.     

When: June 26 through July 28, Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Where: Holabird Academy (1500 Imla St. Baltimore MD 21224)

How to register: Follow this link.

Cost: None for any Baltimore City Public Schools student attending a traditional school. Not open to charter or contract school students.

 

 

Middle School Career Exploration Experience

Who: Students going into 6th, 7th, and 8th grade in the Fall

What: The Summer Career Exploration Experience is designed to support the development of 21st century learners through a student-focused experience. Students will engage with project-based learning to support their achievement toward academic standards in literacy and math, social-emotional development, and career exploration. We aim to assist Baltimore City students in making informed decisions about their futures by exposing them to various careers and career pathways, thus establishing the foundation for their college and career success. Students will experience college tours, company tours, job shadows, career planning, team building, and more.

When: July 5th – August 3rd, Monday-Thursday, 8:15am – 2:30pm (aftercare available from 2:30pm-4:30pm) 

Where: Baltimore City Community College, 2901 Liberty Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215

How to Register: Follow this link

For more information: Contact Celina Acham, Office of College and Career Readiness CAAcham@bcps.k12.md.us

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.

 

The Ingenuity Project Summer Academies

Who:  430 students total; rising 6th-8th grade students admitted into the Ingenuity Project

What: Come learn and have fun with us!  The Rising 7th and 8th Grade STEM Academy is designed to enrich and engage minds in STEM areas of interest while fostering a love of learning in a fun, collaborative environment.  The Rising 6th grade STEM Academy will help you connect with new classmates while participating in STEM activities and team building sessions.

When:

Rising 7th & 8th Grade STEM Academy July 10th – 20th, Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-2:30pm

Rising 6th Grade STEM Academy, July 24th – Aug 3rd, Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-2:30pm

Where: Mount Royal Elementary Middle School #66

How to Register: Follow this link.

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.

 

Middle Grades Academic Recovery Program

Who: Retained, struggling or disengaged students currently in grades 6-8

What: Morning academic recovery for ELA & math with daily SEL lessons and afternoon enrichment options such as art, music, robotics, sports and organized play.

When: 6 weeks: July 5th – August 10th, Monday – Thursday, 8:30am-2:30pm

Where: Bluford Drew Jemison

How to register: Follow this link.

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.

 

Phys Ed Camp

Who: 120 students; 6th-8th grade students

What: The three-week Phys Ed Camp will serve middle school students at two different locations that wish to enhance their fitness levels, practice and apply new skills, and engage in authentic, standards-based learning experiences designed to promote social and emotional learning while developing a passion for health and wellness.  The camp will be staff by certified physical education teachers at an 8:1 teacher ratio so that all students have the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships. 

When: Session 1: June 26th-July 13th, Session 2: July 17th -August 3rd, Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-3:30pm

Where: Session 1: Holabird Academy; Session 2: Bay-Brook Elementary EMS

How to Register: Follow this link.

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.

​​​​​​​High School Programs

High School Credit Recovery Program 

Who: Students in grades 9 to 12

What: High School Credit Recovery will be offered as a 6-week course (no original credit will be offered). Students can earn a stipend at this YouthWorks site if successfully registered.

When: July 5th to August 10th (Monday-Thursday) – Prioritizing potential summer grads

Where: 5 sites - Dunbar, MERVO, Patterson, Douglass (late start site), & Excel Academy (offers limited space for daycare)

How: MUST register in person at the site you wish to attend

  • Early Registration for Seniors and approved YouthWorks students:  May 30th – June 1st, 3-6pm & June 6th- 8th, 3-6pm
  • Registration for 11th- 12th Graders: June 14th & 15th, 9am-5pm
  • Registration for 9th-10th Graders: June 20th – 22nd, 9am-5pm
  • Open Registration all grades (if seats are available): June 27th & June 29th, 9am-5pm *No Registration Wednesday June 28th*
  • Late Registration (if seats are available): July 5th and 6th during regular summer school site hours. No students will be registered after July 6th

Cost: None for any City School high school students who attend traditional schools.  Students who attend charter and contract schools should check with their school for eligibility to participate in this program or to find out if other similar programming is being offered by the school.

Any student who meets all graduation requirements during the summer session may participate in the summer graduation which take place on Saturday August 26, 2023. More information will be provided at a later date to those students who meet the requirements.

 

High School English Learners Program

Who: 300 students; 9th – 12th grade English Learner students who need to take ESOL courses for both original & credit recovery

What: 6-week program designed to support English Learner students with interrupted education who are overaged and under-credited. Students can take up to 2 courses.

When: July 5th - Aug 10th , Monday – Thursday, 8:30am – 3:30pm

Where: Patterson High School

How to register: Follow this link.

Cost: None for any City School high school students who attend traditional schools. Students who attend charter and contract schools should check with their school for eligibility to participate in this program or to find out if other similar programming is being offered by the school.

Any student who meets all graduation requirements during the summer session may participate in the summer graduation which take place on Saturday August 26, 2023. More information will be provided at a later date to those students who meet the requirements.

 

APEX Credit Recovery Night School 

Who: Students in grades 9-12 in need of credit recovery.

What: APEX credit Recovery will be a 6-week program. Students can recover up to 2 credits. Courses offered in late afternoon/evening. This program prioritizes potential summer graduates.

When: July 5th - August 10th, Monday-Thursday

Where: Virtually

How:  Registration is in-person at Western High School

  • Early Registration for Seniors: June 6th - 8th, 3pm-6pm
  • Registration for 11th- 12th Graders: June 14th & 15th, 9am-5pm
  • Registration for 9th-10th Graders: June 20th – 22nd, 9am-5pm
  • Open Registration all grades (if seats are available): June 27th & June 29th, 9am-5pm *No Registration Wednesday June 28th*
  • Late Registration (if seats are available): July 5th and 6th during regular summer school site hours. No students will be registered after July 6th

Cost: None for any City School high school students who attend traditional schools. Students who attend charter and contract schools should check with their school for eligibility to participate in this program or to find out if other similar programming is being offered by the school.

Any student who meets all graduation requirements during the summer session may participate in the summer graduation which take place on Saturday August 26, 2023. More information will be provided at a later date to those students who meet the requirements.

 

AP Summer Academy 

Who: 200 students; 9th-12th grade students who will be enrolled in AP or select Pre-AP courses next academic year

What: The purpose of the AP Summer Academy is to help support City Schools students who will be taking an AP or Pre-AP course next school year.  Data has shown that students are not arriving to these courses adequately prepared, and providing scaffolded instruction in key principles in a variety of courses can help provide students with the confidence going into a new school year to be successful in a challenging course.  In conjunction with that, the program will provide SEL choice opportunities every day as well as opportunities to visit colleges and receive support with college scholarships and applications as well.  The program will have a college counselor and 4 college mentors to provide additional support.  This program is partnered with YouthWorks and students can earn a stipend at this YouthWorks site if successfully registered for both YouthWorks and AP Summer Academy.

When: July 10th – August 10th, Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-2:30pm

Where: Western High School

How to Register:  Registration is available here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRXO-UWYF0x_5T6Z-lgJMSkw8RWyPwS3Lu6z8bhRdrmobToA/viewform

Cost: None for any City School student who attends a traditional school. Students who attend charter and contract schools should check with their school for eligibility to participate in this program or to find out if other similar programming is being offered by the school.

 

Fine Arts Camp

Who: 100 students in 9th-12th grade

What: The goal of City Schools Fine Arts Camp is to expose scholars to a breadth of fine arts opportunities in visual and performing arts inclusive of 2-D/3-D visual art, vocal, and instrumental music, theater, dance, and physical education all taught by City Schools art educators (where applicable).  Visual artists and musicians in grades 9-12 will gain exposure to each of the above disciplines to strengthen the visual art AP portfolio (where applicable) and hone leadership and musicianship.  Students can earn a stipend at this YouthWorks site if successfully registered.

When: July 3rd – August 3rd, Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-3:30pm

Where: John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle School

How to Register: Follow this link.

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.

 

El Campamento de Teatro

 

The Spanish Theatre Camp* 
Who: 125 students; Students from 1st to 12th grade who are "English Learners", Spanish speakers and/or native Spanish speakers. 

What: The Theater Camp is designed for Spanish- and Spanish-speaking English Learners who have already mastered Spanish-speaking and listening skills. During the 5 weeks of camp, participants will participate in activities focused on acting, pantomime, music, improvisation, dance, script development, and many other elements associated with group and individual performance. As a final product, participants are expected to create an original script, memorize lines, participate in theatrical movement exercises, all in preparation for a short performance in Spanish that will be presented to their friends, family and community members.     

When: June 26 through July 28, Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Where: Holabird Academy (1500 Imla St. Baltimore MD 21224)

How to register: Follow this link.

Cost: None for any Baltimore City Public Schools student attending a traditional school. It is not open to charter or contract school students.

Mini camps (All grades)

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.