Mid-Summer Magic: Campers Are Crushing It with Creativity and Curiosity

BGC Metro Baltimore
Jul 18
3 min read

We’re halfway through our 6-week summer camp—and what a ride it’s been! Across our 11 Boys & Girls Clubs, nearly 600 campers are soaking up every moment, turning up the fun, and diving headfirst into hands-on experiences that spark imagination, learning, and serious joy. Before we dive into the fun, let’s give a huge shoutout to our incredible Club staff! From planning unforgettable field trips to leading hands-on learning activities and keeping the energy high every single day, their passion, creativity, and dedication make all of this summer magic possible.

Here's just a peek at the fun we’ve been having across our Clubs!

Harper's Choice

It was a hole-in-one kind of week at Monster Mini Golf, where Harper’s Choice campers brought their A-game to glow-in-the-dark greens. Back at camp, things got explosively fun during a foamy elephant toothpaste experiment. Who knew learning could be this cool—and this messy?

Brooklyn O’Malley

From paint palettes to power tools, our Mini Innovators at Brooklyn O’Malley are putting their passions on full display. Whether they’re blending beauty looks in Cosmetology, threading their way through Sewing, or letting loose in Creative Arts, these campers are crafting their futures one masterpiece at a time!

Also, as part of our Workforce Development Program, teens at Brooklyn O’Malley had the amazing opportunity to learn from the pros! Broadcasters from the Baltimore Orioles visited the Club to share their career journeys, what inspired them to pursue broadcasting, and how they use their voices to bring the game to life. The very next day, our teens took a field trip to Camden Yards to cheer on the Orioles together—bringing their learning full circle!

Veterans Elementary

The only thing cooler than air conditioning? A day at the Skate Zone! Campers showed off their skills, learned new tricks, and rolled out the good vibes.

Westport Homes

At Westport, campers got their art on with a week dedicated to color, creativity, and imagination. The Mini Picassos painted their hearts out, transforming blank canvases into brilliant bursts of expression.

Pocomoke City

Summer safety took center stage in Pocomoke as Maryland Coastal Bays and UMES dropped by for a hands-on workshop on mosquitoes. Campers learned how to stay safe while getting the buzz on these tiny summertime pests.

Truitt Community Center

Big shoutout to our Club in Salisbury, who teamed up with Fruitland Walmart to support campers and families. When community partnerships show up, our kids shine even brighter.

Field Trip Frenzy

Across Baltimore City, Howard County, and the Eastern Shore, our Clubs have been racking up the miles and memories with field trips that keep the summer vibes rolling. So far, our campers have:

Moo’d around at Schuster’s Farm
Leveled up with the Gaming Truck
Let loose at Player’s Fun Zone
Jumped for joy at Sky Zone & Altitude Trampoline Park
Caught flicks at Regal Movie Theatre
Made wild connections at the Salisbury Zoo
Struck up fun at the Bowling Alley
Traveled back in time at Furnace Town

With three weeks of fun still ahead, our campers are proving that summer at the Club is where memories are made, passions are discovered, and joy is always just around the corner. Stay tuned—there’s so much more magic to come!

Want to help keep the summer magic going?

You can support our Clubs by donating, volunteering, or sharing our stories. Every gift—big or small—helps create unforgettable moments for youth who need us most. Join us in building brighter futures, one summer day at a time.

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