Camp Louise is a Jewish overnight camp for girls ages 7 to 17 on a 400-acre campus near Cascade, Maryland. Founded in 1922 by Baltimore philanthropists Aaron and Lilly Straus, it is the sister camp to Camp Airy for boys. Campers attend one- to seven-week sessions, and the camp serves Jewish children regardless of economic background.
The practical details
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Camp Louise directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Bubbie KazWhat an amazing camp! Fantastic staff, great activities, safe, caring staff. My granddaughter loves it here so much. Her smiles in the camp pictures light up my life. I hope she can continue to go here for many years until she becomes a counselor there.
★★★★★Michele FishbeinBeautiful grounds, nurturing staff, and organized and creative activities. Best camp experience for my girl! I went to Camp Louise and loved it and now my daughter attends. This is her 3rd year and wanted to go for 7 weeks this year. She has made life long friends and considers it home away from home. Thank you, Camp Louise, for a caring, fun summer experience. You never disappoint!
★★★★★Maggie GpdiarsI've been attending camp for eight years and I love it, the love a support I got at a young age by older campers was awesome so matter where your from or what you support Camp Louise is the place for you.
★Carrie MarkelsMy 7 year olds had not been to overnight camp before. They struggled a bit at camp but loved it. The camp provided additional staff support to them which was great. But then we got a shocking call before pickup that they would not be allowed to return next year. We didn't know that was even a consideration. Excessive consequences for them in my opinion. They are so upset about it....and we are too.
★★★★★Rebecca BlanksteinI was a little leary at first, but after seeing my daughter flourish in a way she did not at home, I am a believer in this camp ( Camp Louise and Camp Airy) ! love the fact the genders are separate, as the children are not afraid to develop and become who they really are vs showing off for the opposite gender-oh the kids all get together for dances and fantastic field trips, rafting, baseball games plays etc., but it is wonderful to see. My daughter has developed many long time friends and still has plans to come back and she is going to be a JR in H.S. How many kids wish to do this through high school and college? They do here-my son too-he's now a counselor at Camp Airy- after being a long time camper. they love it!!