Summer Programs

How will you spend your summer vacation?

The following programs are offered by or in conjunction with either Baltimore County Public Schools or the Maryland State Department of Education. Please direct any questions about these programs to the contact provided.
Summer ProgramsSummer School
Includes information on transportation, school dates and times, and a list of frequently asked questions about Summer School. Visit the Alternative Education, Dropout Prevention and Summer School web site for complete details.


Summer ProgramsSummer Instrumental Music Festival
The Summer Instrumental Music Camp is a day camp for Baltimore County Public Schools’ instrumental music students who are currently in Grades 5-12 and are enrolled in their school music programs. During the camp, students will play in a band or orchestra at the appropriate grade level. In addition to large group rehearsals, students will participate in enrichment classes and will receive instruction to enhance instrumental performance skills. All of the musical ensembles will perform in a public concert in the outdoor amphitheater at Oregon Ridge Park, the summer home of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, on Wednesday evening, June 27, 2012. For more information, details or questions regarding this event please contact the Office of Music or click here for complete details (410-887-4024).

Summer ProgramsSummer Art Enrichment Program
The Baltimore County Summer Visual Arts Enrichment Program provides a wonderful opportunity for students in Grades 3-12 to build their personal art skills and add to their art portfolios. A variety of courses are offered to meet the varied needs and interests of the student whether the student is seeking to improve his or her art skills or is preparing a portfolio for consideration for entrance into the GT program, acceptance into a magnet pro-gram, entrance into a college program, or preparation for an Advanced Placement exam. See brochure and application for complete details.

Questions Should Be Directed to: The Office of Visual Arts
Phone: 410-887-4030
Fax: 410-887-3175
Email: emaddox@bcps.org

Summer ProgramsSummer Learning Expo
Baltimore County Public Schools, in partnership with Baltimore County Public Library and other community organizations, will hold a Summer Learning Expo from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the following libraries:

May 3, 2012 Randallstown Library 8604 Liberty Road 21133
May 9, 2012 North Point Library 1716 Merritt Boulevard, 21222
May 15, 2012 Cockeysville Library 9833 Greenside Drive, 21030

For more information, contact Parent Support Services at 410-887-0365 or see flyer for complete details.

Summer Programs Maryland Summer Centers for Gifted and Talented
These are programs in the fine and performing arts, environmental science, technology, computer science, space science, physics, engineering, world languages, creative writing, film production, and law and government. For more information visit the Maryland State Department of Education web site.

BCPLThere’s so much to do at your Baltimore County Public Library!
Join the Summer Reading Club and participate in fun activities. For more information or questions about BCPL programs visit the Baltimore County Public Library web site.

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