Middle and Upper School Programs

Are you too old for a traditional camp experience but are looking to still stay engaged over the summer? The Red Hot Summer Camps created for ages 10+ are specifically designed to provide a fun experience in an environment made for tween and teen campers where you might just learn something while having fun with your peers.

In addition to the camps listed below, all of our Musical Theatre Camps, which culminate in a performance after a 2-week camp, include campers up to age 16.

Remember, if you're not sure which camps are right for you, or how to fit them into your schedule, use our Camp Concierge Service and receive a personalized recommended camp schedule from answering a few simple questions here.

Counselor in Training Program through SuperHero Camps

Instructor: Raquel Gilmer, 1989 and Perfectly Me Superhero Team
Ages: rising Middle or Upper School students (generally, ages 12-15)
Dates: minimum of 2 weeks of camp during the summer of 2025. We anticipate that most campers will remain in the CIT program for 2 consecutive years.

Our Superhero Camps are looking for counselors-in-training who are kind, compassionate, hardworking, patient, fun individuals who want to change the world. If you are a Middle School or Upper School student looking for an amazing summer experience, learn more about our counselors in training program by clicking the link below and follow the instructions to sign up for this amazing experience!

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Heroes in Action Camp: Civic Champions (part 1)

Instructor: Raquel Whiting Gilmer, 1989 and the Perfectly Me Superhero Team
Ages: 11-14
Dates: Week 2 (June 23 - 27)
Times: full day (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
Cost: $495

Become a superhero for your community by taking on real-world challenges! This week, you'll research local issues, brainstorm creative solutions, and work as a team to develop a plan of action. Practice communication and collaboration as you prepare to make your voice heard and start creating positive change in your school or neighborhood.

Heroes in Action Camp: Civic Champions (part 2)

Instructor: Raquel Whiting Gilmer, 1989 and the Perfectly Me Superhero Team
Ages: 11-14
Dates: Week 3 (June 30 - July 3) no camps on July 4th
Times: full day (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
Cost: $495

It's time to put your plan into action! In this second week, you'll refine your proposal and practice presenting with confidence. Then, step up as a leader and share your solutions directly with the superintendent, a local elected official, or school board members. With courage and selflessness, you'll show how young leaders can make a real impact!

Heroes in Action Camp: Community Champions- Plan a Fun Run (part I)

Instructor: Raquel Gilmer, 1989 and Perfectly Me Superhero Team
Ages: 11-14
Dates: Week 7 (July 28-Aug 1)
Times: full day (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
Cost: $495

Step up as a superhero leader to organize a charity fun run for a cause you care about! Show courage by seeking donations, creativity by designing the event, and responsibility by managing all the important details. With teamwork and self-control, you'll use your superpowers to make a real difference in your community.

Heroes in Action Camp: Community Connectors

Instructor: Raquel Gilmer, 1989 and Perfectly Me Superhero Team
Ages: 11-14
Dates: Week 5 (July 14-18)
Times: full day (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
Cost: $495

Become a superhero for literacy by building and decorating Free Little Libraries! Spread the joy of reading while serving your community. You'll also have the chance to read to younger campers or share stories with the elderly, building connections that matter.

Heroes in Action Camp: Courageous Advocate- Anti-Bullying Campaign

Instructor: Raquel Gilmer, 1989 and Perfectly Me Superhero Team
Ages: 11-14
Dates: Week 6 (July 21-25)
Times: full day (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
Cost: $495

Stand up for what's right and be the hero in your school! Create anti-bullying commercials, slogans, and announcements to spread kindness and inclusion. Whether it's a film project or daily intercom messages, your courage and compassion will inspire change.

Heroes in Action Camp: Friendship Builders

Instructor: Raquel Whiting Gilmer, 1989 and the Perfectly Me Superhero Team
Ages: 11-14
Dates: Week 1 (June 16-20) no camps on June 19th
Time: full day (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
Cost: $395

Unleash your inner hero by mentoring younger students! You'll build communication skills, create secret handshakes, and design partner bracelets or shirts to celebrate your new friendships. Become a camp greeter and spread friendliness, or lead the way as a superhero mentor!

Heroes in Action Camp: Wellness Warriors- Health Awareness Campaign

Instructor: Raquel Gilmer, 1989 and Perfectly Me Superhero Team
Ages: 5-6
Dates: Week 4 (July 7-11)
Times: full day (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
Cost: $495

Join forces to promote health and well-being! Design posters, videos, or presentations that spread empathy and emotional strength. Take it further by creating hygiene packs for a service project or planning and serving healthy snacks to power up your fellow campers.

Junior Racket Sports Camp

Instructor: Baltimore Tennis Patrons (BTP)
Ages: 5-17
Dates: Week 2 (June 23 - 27)
Times: half day (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
Cost: $295

BTP’s half day junior racket sports & agility camp is for athletes who want to learn and fine tune skills needed to excel in racket sports like tennis, pickleball, ping pong and badminton. Balance, hand-eye coordination, reaction time and agility will be developed using fundamentals in games based activities in multiple sports. Receiving and throwing action included plus soccer footwork!

REDS Lacrosse Camp for Middle School Girls

Instructor: Annika Meyer, RPCS varsity lacrosse head coach
Ages: 11-14
Dates: Week 2 (June 23 - 27)
Times: half day (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
Cost: $295

RPCS Varsity Lacrosse Head Coach Annika Meyer is offering a weeklong, half-day camp right here at Roland Park for prospective student-athletes! The camp will focus on building confidence, developing fundamental skills, competing against peers, and learning from Coach Annika, members of her staff, and returning varsity lacrosse players. Open to middle school-aged girls in grades 5-8, this dynamic program is designed to challenge and inspire the future stars of lacrosse.

REDS Running Camp (co-ed)

Instructor: Patrick Donohue, RPCS Director of Track & Field
Ages: 9-12
Dates: Week 7 (July 28-Aug 1)
Times: half day (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
Cost: $295

REDS Running Camp will cover all the basics of running: cross country, road running, track and field, Olympic running, and trail running. This camp is perfect for both the seasoned runner looking to improve or for the "first exposure", beginning runner looking to learn the basics. Our daily camp schedule will include core and strength training, stretching, form instruction, workouts, running games, and pro tips. All the action will culminate in a race and award ceremony on Friday. The emphasis will be on having fun while learning fitness. Campers will be split into groups based on age and ability.

Safe Sitter (Monday and Tuesday)

Instructor: Lynn Eglseder
Ages: 12-15
Dates: Week 1 (June 16 & 17)
Times: half day (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
Cost: $160

Does your young teen feel ready to stay home alone, watch their brothers and sisters while their parents are gone, or babysit for younger children? Then maybe it’s time for Safe Sitter®. Safe Sitter® is for young teens in grades 6-8 who are ready to learn the skills they need to care for themselves and younger children. In addition, Safe Sitter® teaches young teens life and business skills, so that they know how to be prepared, be responsible, and be considerate whether they are babysitting or doing odd jobs for family, friends, or neighbors.

Safe Sitter (Tuesday and Thursday)

Instructor: Lynn Eglseder
Ages: 12-15
Dates: Week 2 (June 24 & 26)
Times: half day (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
Cost: $160

Writopia Camp for Older Campers

Instructor: Writopia
Dates: Week 6 (July 21-25) and Week 7 (July 28-Aug 1)
Ages: 11-14 years old
Time: half day (1:00 - 4:00 p.m.)
Cost: $295

In Creative Writing workshops, kids and teens are given the space to work on and share their writing with a group of peers and an instructor—a published author or produced playwright. Over the course of five consecutive days, three hours each day, writers may find themselves drawn to any number of forms and genres, including fiction, personal narrative/memoir, playwriting, and screenwriting. We challenge writers to set and achieve their own writing goals, and all writers are encouraged to complete at least one well-developed, polished piece of writing by the end of the week. In addition to writing time, young writers participate in fun, productive writing games that help writers develop their craft, explore new genres, and better understand their characters and narratives.

Through our innovative workshop method, we empower kids and teens as peer leaders as they gain skills in writing, editing, analysis, and effective communication. Writopia Lab has established a community where young writers can find each other, connect via their literary passions, and have lots of fun!

Our Workshops are:

fun, engaging, and highly productive
student-centered and author-led
supportive, safe spaces where writers learn how to give and receive insightful feedback

Young Debaters Club

Instructor: SPARK Business Academy
Ages: 9-12
Dates: Week 4 (July 7-11)
Times: full day (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
Cost: $495

Campers learn the art of persuasion and help select debate topics they find interesting. In a public forum debate format, campers work in groups and practice their debating skills in a supportive environment, including developing arguments, issuing rebuttals, providing examples, rebuilding their case and summarizing points of view. Campers learn to think on their feet and enhance their public-speaking skills, gaining self-confidence in the process.

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