NorthBay is a non-profit, tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) organization.
The nation’s largest outdoor education campus and premier retreat destination. Located in North East, Maryland 1 hour North of Baltimore and South of Philadelphia. Since 2005, we have served over 275,000 public school students, 350 schools and 21 districts have participated in NorthBay’s innovative, outdoor residential education programs. We have also served thousands of guests during weekends and summer retreats.
2002 The Erickson Foundation leased 97 of 2,200 acres within the Elk Neck State Park in Cecil County, Maryland and formed a unique public/private partnership between the Erickson Foundation, the Maryland State Department of Education and the Department of Natural Resources.
NorthBay opened its doors to students, serving 4,400 students in its first year!
Launched NorthBay Academy in collaboration with Johns Hopkins School of Education & Baltimore City Public schools, in response to the Covid 19 Pandemic.
2020 Launched NorthBay Academy in collaboration with Johns Hopkins School of Education & Baltimore City Public schools, in response to the Covid 19 Pandemic.
2022 NorthBay Serves over 20,000 students & retreat guests each year
As we strive to fulfill the NorthBay Mission and achieve our vision, we operate under a number of values that guide our work. We cite these values as our core to ensure that we maintain the proper priority and focus each and every day. Read More
NorthBay Values
NorthBay is a non-profit, tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) organization.
