Camp opportunity news & community updates
Here you'll find the latest news, inspiring stories, and important updates from Camp Opportunity. Whether it's highlights from camp, upcoming events, or ways to get involved, this is your go-to space to stay connected and informed.
Featured Speaker: Dr. Nancy S. Grasmick
Dr. Nancy S. Grasmick, Maryland's longest-serving State Superintendent and Towson University's first Presidential Scholar, will headline this year's Shining Stars Gala. Read her remarkable story of education, leadership, and lifelong advocacy for children with disabilities.
Camp Opportunity Welcomes Two New Members to Board of Directors
Camp Opportunity is excited to welcome Kate Bourget and Breanna McGuire to its Board of Directors. Kate, a Principal at Brown Advisory and certified yoga instructor, plans to bring her strategic expertise and wellness background directly to campers this summer. Breanna, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of Willowstone Counseling, brings deep trauma-informed and child welfare experience — along with firsthand camp experience of her own. Together, they strengthen our board's ability to support children who have experienced abuse and/or neglect for years to come.
The Demand Is Clear. So Is the Solution.
Nearly 30 million children need access to quality out-of-school time programs — and 22.6 million still can't get in. Camp Opportunity of Maryland has been part of the solution since 1985, with a proven model built on 1:1 relationships, evidence-based programming, and a simple commitment: no child is turned away because of cost. Here's what it takes to sustain that work — and grow it.
Pinwheels for Prevention 2026
Maryland Child Welfare Update 2026: What the Legislative Session Means for Children in Care
After Maryland’s 2026 legislative session, new child welfare reforms are underway—but gaps remain. Learn what changed and why children still need community support.