Bar-T Mountainside is an ACA-accredited day camp on a 115-acre farm in Frederick, Maryland, for children entering kindergarten through 8th grade. Facilities include a 700-foot zip line, 50-foot climbing wall, a pool with slide, ball fields, and hiking trails, and campers also do arts and crafts, music, dance, and nature study. Optional bus transportation is available and the camp welcomes children of all abilities.
The practical details
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★★★★★Brandon MitchellOur children have loved their time at Bar-T! The staff are incredible. You won’t find a better run after school program or summer camp.
★★★★★L. ShowThis was our 5-year-old's first summer at Bar-T Mountainside, and it exceeded our expectations in every way! The care and dedication that goes into making this camp run smoothly are evident in every aspect. From the enthusiastic counselors to the directors' diligent follow-up and commitment to ensuring the kids have the best summer ever, it’s clear that a lot of passion and effort go into creating a memorable experience. We truly hope this will be our son’s go-to camp for years to come. He spent the summer creating core memories that we know will last a lifetime. Thank you, Bar-T Mountainside, for an amazing summer!
★★★★★Rachell ShapiroMy daughter has been going there for 3 summers and this was my son's first summer. We absolutely love Bar-t. From the range of outdoor activities to the energy and fun at town hall, they really allow kids to be kids and have the ideal summer camp experience! My 6yr old says he wants to be Bar-T leadership when he grows up. I think that says it all right there! Thanks Bar-T Mountainside! :)
★★★★★SeekerSpending 1-2 weeks at Bar-T Mountainside is how my kid officially kicks off the summer! My 8 year-old son has attended Bar-T since he was 5 and he really enjoys it. I like that the kids spend the entire day in the great outdoors and how the activities are varied. Staff has been responsive to questions and requests. I do wish that the after hours swim lessons were still being provided. Maybe next year?
★★★★★Carly ClemWe've tried a few other summer camps before enrolling in Bar-T Mountainside -- and this is the only camp for us now! The camp is large on many acres and offers so many unique opportunities such as fishing, an on-site pool, a zipline, archery... the list goes on. My son was excited to go to camp every day - for the adventures he would have and to see his new camp friends and his camp counselors. We were signed up the week there was a dance/talent show that was held for the parents and it was just such an awesome thing to witness - all the kids were having the best time and the counselors are amazing. This past summer was such a wonderful experience and my son made so many memories. We're already looking forward to next year!