Every summer Towson University opens its doors to thousands of young people who make lifelong memories and build new skills at programs and camps led by TU faculty, students and coaches. As registrations open and summer plans take shape, read on for details on seven on-campus camps making summer fun for a range of ages, interests and price points—from budding basketballers to aspiring educators and more.

Basketball Camp

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Whether your kid is as serious as Steph Curry or as casual as a backyard baller, the basketball camps at TU offer opportunities for them to have fun while honing their game. Weeklong camps for all kids age 6 to 14 offer instruction from TU coaches and players focused on building fundamentals, with campers cycling through stations, contests and games to practice skills in a variety of environments. There are also morning shooting camps for kids entering grades 1–10 and day-long elite camps for boys in grades 9–12. All campers get to enjoy playing in SECU Arena where the DI Tigers practice and play.

  • Dates: See website
  • Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday
  • Ages: 6–18, varies among camps
  • Registration opens: February

Camp InSpECT 

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Camp InSpECT is an immersive summer program offering hands-on support for computational thinking through robotics, coding and more. TU’s pre-service special education majors guide campers through collaborating and connecting with each other while building problem-solving skills and exploring TU amenities, including the planetarium, Campus Rec center and more. Note that campers must have an IEP or 504 plan to participate.

  • Dates: June 22–26
  • Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Ages: Rising Maryland 1st to 10th grade students with an IEP or 504 plan
  • Cost: Free
  • Registration opens: Winter 2026

Summer Art @ TU

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Aspiring artists can flex their creative muscles at the TU Community Art Center’s one-week summer programs for youth in grades K–5 and two-week programs for youth in grades 6–9. Hands-on instruction in TU’s dedicated studios helps artists of all levels express themselves as they grow their skills in drawing, painting, sculpture and digital art. Campers visit TU galleries to inspire creativity and take on-campus field trips to the Glen Arboretum and Science Complex. They also get the opportunity to participate in a collaborative art project displayed alongside the professional exhibition in the Holtzman Gallery. Multiple sessions are available with new projects at each session.

  • Dates: Monday-Friday June 15–July 24
  • Hours: 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. (supervised lunch for all-day participants)
  • Ages: Grades K–9
  • Cost: $159-$375 per workshop
  • Registration opens: Dec. 12

Summer Writers' Camp

Kids and teens who love to write can find skilled mentors and a supportive community at the Maryland Writing Project summer camp. Experienced teacher–leaders guide campers through creative icebreakers and instruction on writing strategies then give them the time and space to write in a way that best suits their preferences. Campers can share their work for feedback in a group setting as well as in one-on-one conferences with published writers. Those who want to stay close to home can enroll in a virtual program for a reduced cost.

  • Dates: July 20–24 (grades 3–7) and July 27–31 (grades 8–12)
  • Hours: 9 a.m. to noon
  • Ages: Rising 3rd through 12th graders
  • Cost: $300
  • Registration opens: Feb. 1

Teacher Scholars Summer Institute

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Got a budding teacher in your life? High school students considering careers in education can dip their toes into the field at the free, four-day Teacher Scholars Summer Institute. TU professors lead campers through interactive activities that explore what it’s like to be a teacher then head to TU’s on-campus Child Care Center, planetarium and library to experience the many forms teaching can take. Participants enjoy free daily lunch and earn one TU academic credit upon completing the program.

  • Dates: July 13–16
  • Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Ages: Rising 9th to 12th graders
  • Cost: Free
  • Registration opens: February 2026

Towson Gymnastics Academy

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Hopeful gymnasts of all levels can build skills and confidence at the Towson Gymnastics Academy. Campers get to explore the vault, bars, beam and floor alongside experienced coaches, plus play camp games, compete in obstacle courses and use the same trampoline, tumble track and tumbling pit that TU’s Division I athletes train on.

  • Dates: Weeks of June 22 & 29, July 13 & 20 and Aug. 3, 10 & 24
  • Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Ages: 4–11; ages 2–4 welcomed at select sessions
  • Cost: $440–$465
  • Registration opens: Jan. 1

U.S. Baseball Academy

Led by Tiger coaches and players, Towson Baseball Camp welcomes players of all skill levels. Campers are placed in small groups for individualized instruction on hitting, pitching, catching, fielding and baserunning. Participants get a rare opportunity to hone their skills alongside Division I coaches and athletes while bonding along the way.

  • Dates: July 20–23; winter camps also available
  • Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Ages: Grades 1–12 of all ability levels
  • Cost: $319
  • Registration opens: Feb. 16

This listing offers a sampling of programs and camps held at TU. Stay tuned for additional information and updates throughout the year. Several of the camps featured in the listing are independently owned and operated by third-party entities and are not managed or controlled by TU. This listing is not intended to make any representations or statements on behalf of such camps.