Your Questions, Answered

  • While we hate to see anyone cancel their plans to join us for Summer Camp, we know that plans change for unexpected reasons.

    To cancel your registration with any of our Summer Camps, be sure to get in touch with us as soon as possible by email to     contact@thebacklotmd.com with the following:

    • “Summer Camp Cancellation” in the Subject Line

    • The name of the camper

    • The name of the Summer Camp and the specific Session

    If you cancel your registration at least 2 weeks before the start of camp, you will receive a full refund, less a $100 administrative fee.

    If you cancel your registration within 2 weeks before the start of camp, up until 24 hours before the camp’s beginning, you will receive a 50% refund.

    We offer no refunds for cancellations made within 24 hours of the camp’s start or after it begins    .

  • Our Summer Camps run from 10 AM to 4 PM each day, after which our counselors leave for the day.

    If you require pre- or aftercare, it is available on a case-by-case basis starting at 8 AM until 6 PM for $20/hr. Please get in touch with us at least 2 weeks before camp starts to confirm that you will be requiring these services.

  • Unfortunately, lunch will not be provided for campers. We will provide a refrigerator and microwave for campers to use during our days at The Backlot location in Catonsville.

    Campers are not to order food delivered to our locations or expect to purchase food from nearby restaurants.

    We will provide water and snacks, but recommend that students provide their own bottles labelled with their names. Filmmaking can be physically demanding, so having the right tools for consistent hydration is essential for campers to make the most of their day and stay comfortable.

    If a camper has a food allergy, please let us know before the start of camp and include it in your registration form. If a camper requires medication or needs Epi-Pens, an adult must deliver them daily to the camp leader. We will ask parents to complete a medical form before camp begins, which will fully detail these needs.

  • Students will be provided with all the equipment and tools needed to produce their own films, including actors and locations.

    However, if students require specific props, costumes, or makeup beyond those already provided, they should plan to supply them themselves.

    Additionally, if a camper wishes to bring equipment, they are welcome to do so. We recommend that they contact us first to see if it is necessary and whether it will fit within the camp's established workflow and their film's requirements.

Do you have any other questions? Contact Us and we will be happy to answer them.