Parks & People Youth Programming (SuperKids Camps and Branches Internship Program)
Johnston Square Elementary School, 2100 Liberty Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD 21217
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Parks & People Youth Programming (SuperKids Camps and Branches Internship Program) includes SuperKids Camps, a free six-week summer camp and enrichment program designed to help elementary school students improve scholastic skills during the summer. It also includes Branches, an after-school paid internship and workforce development program for Baltimore City high-schoolers with a focus on exploring green careers. Parks & People focuses on physical activity, environmental education, college and career readiness, and character development for youth, and involves 750 students yearly in after-school and summer youth programs.
• Ages: 6–18 years old
• Schedule: A free six-week summer camp and enrichment program designed to help elementary school students improve scholastic skills during the summer.
• Price: SuperKids Camps is described as a free six-week summer camp and enrichment program.
Parks & People is an environmental non-profit and community park connecting communities through healthy green spaces and has reclaimed and transformed 40 acres across 33 neighborhoods in Baltimore City. Since 1984, it has been uniting Baltimore through green space and education and has completed 52 park projects impacting 108,816 residents. Parks & People’s mission is to spark wonder through play, education, and nature, creating a community of environmental stewards for a healthier Baltimore. The organization collaborates and partners with local government, neighborhood associations, fellow nonprofits, government agencies, supporters, and volunteers, and supports city residents committed to establishing and beautifying parks while engaging over 1,000 Baltimore City 1st–12th graders yearly in meaningful programs. The leadership team includes Frank Lance, President & CEO of Parks & People, and Zianab Sankoh, Community and Volunteer Engagement Manager at Parks & People, received the inaugural The Next 50 Award at the GMCC 50th Gala. Parks & People expressly prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on multiple protected characteristics, including race, color, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or status in any group protected by state or local law.
Testimonials about Parks & People include a donor stating, “What is a city without green spaces in which to breathe, dream, and enjoy?” and a comment from President & CEO Frank Lance about wanting visitors to see state-of-the-art parks and trails in Baltimore. Another testimonial notes that in a time when health and wellness have been at the forefront of the world’s mind, parks and green spaces have always been there to help improve the lives of urban residents.
Last updated July 20, 2026.
• Ages: 6–18 years old
• Schedule: A free six-week summer camp and enrichment program designed to help elementary school students improve scholastic skills during the summer.
• Price: SuperKids Camps is described as a free six-week summer camp and enrichment program.
Parks & People is an environmental non-profit and community park connecting communities through healthy green spaces and has reclaimed and transformed 40 acres across 33 neighborhoods in Baltimore City. Since 1984, it has been uniting Baltimore through green space and education and has completed 52 park projects impacting 108,816 residents. Parks & People’s mission is to spark wonder through play, education, and nature, creating a community of environmental stewards for a healthier Baltimore. The organization collaborates and partners with local government, neighborhood associations, fellow nonprofits, government agencies, supporters, and volunteers, and supports city residents committed to establishing and beautifying parks while engaging over 1,000 Baltimore City 1st–12th graders yearly in meaningful programs. The leadership team includes Frank Lance, President & CEO of Parks & People, and Zianab Sankoh, Community and Volunteer Engagement Manager at Parks & People, received the inaugural The Next 50 Award at the GMCC 50th Gala. Parks & People expressly prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on multiple protected characteristics, including race, color, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or status in any group protected by state or local law.
Testimonials about Parks & People include a donor stating, “What is a city without green spaces in which to breathe, dream, and enjoy?” and a comment from President & CEO Frank Lance about wanting visitors to see state-of-the-art parks and trails in Baltimore. Another testimonial notes that in a time when health and wellness have been at the forefront of the world’s mind, parks and green spaces have always been there to help improve the lives of urban residents.
Last updated July 20, 2026.
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