Bar-T Summer Camps

Bar-T Summer Camps offers Summer Camps for ages 5-13 years old, including Traditional Ranch Camp, Mountainside, and week-long Specialty Camps. The listed schedule patterns are weekdays from June through August, with Traditional Ranch Camp running in weekly sessions from June 22 through August 20.

Programs

• Summer Camps — Ages 5-13 Years Old · Weekdays; June through August
• Traditional Ranch Camp — Ages 5-13 Years Old · Weekly sessions from June 22 through August 20 · $565 per week · 4-day week of August 17-20 is $615; 5+ weeks at any Bar-T Ranch or Mountainside camp drops to $485 per week.
• Mountainside — Ages 5-13 Years Old · Weekdays; June through August · $565 per week · A special 2-day mini-camp week runs June 17-18 at a prorated rate of $225; a 4-day week runs June 29-July 3 with a $100 discount; 5+ weeks at Mountainside drops to $485 per week.
• Specialty Camps — Ages 5-13 Years Old · Week-long specialty camps
• JLIT (Junior Leader in Training) — Applicants must be 14 years old by June 5th · Weekdays, 8:30am-3:30pm, from June through August · $1,000 · JLIT 2026 Summer Fee; must commit to work for at least 4 weeks in the summer.
• LIT (Leader in Training) — Applicants must be 15 years old by June 5th · Weekdays, 8:30am-3:30pm, from June through August · $100 per week · Compensation listed as $100 per week.
• Junior Counselor — Applicants must be 16 years old by June 5th · Weekdays, 8:30am-3:30pm, from June through August
• Senior Counselor — Applicants must be 18 years old by June 5th · Weekdays, 8:30am-3:30pm, from June through August

At a glance

• Ages: 5–13 years old
• Price range: $100–$1,000

About the provider

Bar-T says it has 50 years of positive impact. Its mission is providing after-school childcare, summer day camps, outdoor education, corporate team building, and events. The program also says it has had a positive impact on generations of Maryland families through its safe and nurturing community.

Summer 2026 positions have been filled and they are no longer accepting summer employment applications. Camp dates and rates include some special 2-day and 4-day weeks; the final week at the Ranch runs Monday-Thursday, August 17-20, with no camp on Friday, August 21.

What families say

“We could not be more thrilled with our decision to sign our daughter up this summer at Kids Camp. The inclusive environment is just what we were looking for and the staff are simply amazing!!” — Erin R.

“What a fantastic place! I spent 10 years of my life making memories at Bar-T. It is so good to see that kids are still having the same fun experiences my friends and I had so many years ago.” — Maureen F.

“I can’t say enough nice things about the camp, the before and after school programs, and the staff, from the owners to the Jr Counselors.” — Laura S.

Last updated October 29, 2026.