Howard County's Top-Ranked Summer Camps
Howard County Summer Camp!
Our Howard County summer camps aim to provide families with inclusive summer camp options that will meet their needs. Children will engage in meaningful experiences that will create memories to last them a lifetime. We’re conveniently located right outside of Ellicott City and Columbia. Camp is closed on the 4th of July. Catered Lunch Option
We offer 4 camp options!
Here We Grow Farm Camp
Here We Grow Horse Camp
Camp Your Journey
Your Journey Gymnastics Camp
Here We Grow Farm Camp
There’s no more magical way to spend summer than at Here We Grow Agricultural Learning Center ! With the guidance of our dedicated and knowledgeable counselors, campers will care for and learn about the animals on our farm. They will take part in the day to day routines necessary to cultivate the land, nourish our wide range of livestock, and learn about farm based businesses and practices.
They will learn and grow with our mini cows, mini donkeys, mini alpacas, mini horses, goats, sheep, horses, bunnies, chickens to name a few. Our unique property allows campers to experience life in the great outdoors – where they can disconnect and reconnect at the same time. Campers will spend every day outside exploring nature life on our beautiful environmental farm in West Friendship, MD.
Themes will be announced April 1st, our farm-based curriculum engages campers in educational and fun-filled ways. Curriculum and camp activities will be geared toward the seasonal needs of our functioning farm.
Weekly Sessions June 15th-Sept 4th
Ages 3-12
9am-3:30PM
Before & After Care Option
7AM-9 AM (Before Care)
3:30-6PM (After Care)
Cost: $400/ week
$150/ Week Before AND After Care Option
$95 Before OR After Care
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Farm Camp Daily Schedule
7:30 – 9:00 Before Care (Additional Fee)
9:00-9:30 Morning Meeting
9:30-10:00 Morning Feedings & Barn Chores
10:00 - 10:30 Activity 1
10:30 – 11:30 Snack/Free Play
11:30 – 12:30 Activity 2
12:30 – 1:00 Lunch at pavillion
1:00 – 2:00 Free Play
2:00 – 3:00 Activity 3 – Choice
3:00 – 3:15 Cleanup
3:30 Dismissal
3:30 – 5:30 Aftercare (Additional Fee)
Age Breakdown
We offer 3 age categories, Chicky Poos, Moo Pals and Ranch Wranglers. Core concepts for all ages in our project based program are agriculture and education, animals and art, and nature & fun
Chicky Poos
Two groups preschool 3-5 and entering Kindergarten
Curriculum and activities geared toward our younger children that gives them safe and exciting exposure to life on the farm. We will connect, songs, stories, science experiments and so much more to the real world happenings at Here We Grow.
Moo Pals
Ages 6-9
Get muddy and silly as we take care of farm chores and connect our experiences to all areas of learning. From animals to crops we will cook, make bonds with the sweetest animals, and live our best lives exploring.
Ranch Wrangler
Ages 10-12
Age 13+ Junior Counselor Program
Children are given leadership opportunities to schedule and manage happenings at Here We Grow. They will teach as they learn and have a summer built for and by them.
Here We Grow Horse Camp
Indulge in your love of horses while learning horsemanship. Campers will help care for the horses and have a wide range of horse related activities and fun both mounted and on the ground. Learn all of the basics while making memories and lifelong friends.
Weekly Sessions June 15th-Sept 4th
Ages 5-12
9am-3:30 PM
Before & After Care Option
7AM-9 AM (Before Care)
3:30-6PM (After Care)
Cost: $500/ week
$150/ Week Before AND After Care Option
$95 Before OR After Care
No experience needed. Interact with, ride, and learn from horses, ponies, and miniature horses.
Topics & Activities Covered
Grooming and Basic Horse Care, Horse Behavior, Relationship and Confidence Building, Parts of the Horse, Horse Breeds and Colorings, Groundwork Exercises, Driving, Crafts, Horse Show, Water Play, Horse Games
Daily Schedule
Daily groups will be divided by age and experience level. They will rotate through stations of mounted activities on horseback, barn chores and horse care, horse education with the minis, arts & crafts, active games, and nature walks with the horses. Campers will ride daily and activities will vary. We will have a horse show available for participation by all.
Camp Your Journey
Children will have a weekly offsite or in house field trip each week. To view each week’s theme, click on the registration link below.
The children will be transported by one of our YJNP camp counselors and there will be ample opportunities for parent chaperones to join. While on-site, they have a structured day with a range of activities that will expose them to concepts involving, STEAM, tech, exploration, humanitarianism, and so much more. There is a new theme weekly to guide our lesson plans.
Ages: 5-12
Hours: 7:00 AM- 3:30 PM Monday- Friday
Option of before and after care for coverage 7 AM - 6 PM
$395/ week
Bring a bagged lunch
Located at 3060 RT 97, Glenwood, MD 21738
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Our Super-Campers will spend this week making masks, capes, and discovering their superhero identities while honing in on their super powers! It’s a bird, it’s a plane, no, It’s Your Journey Summer Campers!
Excursion: IFly Indoor Skydiving
“ STEM LITE Program: STEM Educators will get your students fired up for the day with an informal lesson on how our vertical wind tunnel works and then a demonstration on how different objects fly. Students are amazed to see how water flies and thrilled to watch the advanced flying skills of our instructors.
STEM Activity – students delve deeper into a STEM topic as our educator guides them through one of our specially curated activities.
Flying – all students have the opportunity to fly in the wind tunnel one-on-one with a certified world class iFLY Flight Instructor. “
Special Park Visit: Northwest Regional Park
Grab your masks, and put on your capes! We are going to Northwest Regional Park to fly through a super hero training course. Time yourself as you race through the 14 obstacles on course. We will be testing our super skills as we make our way through chain nets, timber walls, embankment runs, rope bridges and more!
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Howdy partner! Mount up and get ready to ride into the west of the past! Cowboy hats optional, not required. Bring your cowboy hat and flannel because this week will be a rootin’ tootin’ good time. Dive into the world of horses, ranchers, and gold this week. We’ll have events and themed meals centered on the Wild Wild West, plus a special Hoedown up at Wrangler where campers can witness life with horses firsthand!
Excursion: Here We Grow Stables & Agricultural Learning Center
Explore our 20 acre farm and wide range of animals. Children will have an opportunity to have pony rides, go on a farm tour, and help collect flowers and produce in our gardens.
Special Park Visit: Blandair
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Join us in learning the art of illusion! We will use science, art and some slite of hand to learn all about magic. Come one and all to a Your Journey magic show presented by a real magician!
Excursion: Visit from magician
Special Park Visit: Wizard of Oz
We’re traveling down the Yellow Brick Road to the land of Oz. Experience the magic as you travel from Dorothy’s farm, to Glinda’s Lollipop Guild, the Witch’s castle, and the Emerald City itself. There is so much fun to be had here in Oz!
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Throughout the week they will have dance parties, make instruments, learn dance routines, and visit a music theater for an up close and personal experience!
Excursion: Imagination Stage Theater
Special Park Visit:Catonsville Tire Park
We’re taking “music and movement” quite literally at the tire park. We will be putting on a concert for all our forest friends using the parks built in instruments, dancing our way through the obstacle course, and maybe even having a dance battle or two under the pavilion.
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Tap into your inner mad scientist as you experiment with different reactions and solutions throughout the week.
Excursion: Science Guys of Baltimore
Put on your lab coats, and give us your best mad scientist impression, because the Science Guys of Baltimore are coming to give us a show!
Special Park Visit: Chesapeake Sensory Plaza
We’re gearing up for a super fun and immersive day of marine science! At Rockfield Park your little scientists will learn about the Chesapeake Bay Watershed by manipulating the pumps and dams in the “stream.” Bathing suits are recommended for this trip as we are bound to get a little wet!
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Give your kids an around the world adventure close to their own home ! Our week will combine learning with true experiences—sights, sounds, and hands-on activities as we learn about the Rainforest. We will meet incredible animals like an armadillo, python, sun conure, alligator, tarantula, chameleon and so much more! They will do a fossil dig and get messy (and excited!) while uncovering real Chesapeake Bay fossils, shark teeth, and sparkling gems. They will meet many rescued animals such as Diamondback terrapins and Screech Owls!
Excursion: Eco Adventures
Special Park Visit: Woodland Wonderland
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Dive into a week of ocean adventure! Campers will explore the wonders of the deep blue sea through creative crafts, exciting games, and hands-on activities inspired by marine life. From colorful fish and mysterious sea creatures to pirates and mermaids, each day brings new discoveries and imaginative fun. We’ll splash into teamwork challenges, ocean-themed art, music, and storytelling while learning about the importance of caring for our oceans. Get ready to make waves, spark curiosity, and have a fintastic time under the sea!
Excursion: Glen Echo Park Aquarium
Special Park Visit: Blandair Regional Park
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Get ready for sunny fun and beachy vibes! Campers will enjoy beach-themed games, crafts, and activities inspired by sand, surf, and summer adventures. From seashell art to team challenges, it’s a week full of sunshine, creativity, and fun in the sun.
Excursion: Sandy Point State Park
Special Park Visit: Miller Cooper State Park
During our park visit this week we’ll be cooling down and splashing off at the splash pad in Miller Cooper Park. Pack your bathing suits, we’re going to have a splashing good time!
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This week we will learn all about camp site safety, pitching tents, and exploring the wilderness as we dive into the world of camping!
Excursion: Camping at Here We Grow Stables & Agricultural Learning Center
Special Park Visit: Constitution Gardens Park
Our happy campers will continue connecting with nature at Constitution Gardens. Here they will play in sand beds and “river” beds, build tree branch tents, climb on massive tree stumps, and much more!
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Get ready for a fun filled week of themed days, fun games, friendly competitions, and an end of summer party!
Excursion: Mega Field Day at YJ Glenwood
Special Park Visit: Sophie and Madigan's Playground
This week is all about fun! We are going to SAM’s Playground to let our imaginations run wild! There is so much to do in this fantasy land playground.
Weekly Themes & Trips
Gymnastics Camp
Summer can be a time for kids to slip into inactivity, but our gymnastics camps and classes offer a fun way to combat that. Gymnastics camps help kids stay strong and coordinated by working on skills like flips, rolls, and balances. This not only keeps them fit but also builds confidence as they master new movements. Plus, gymnastics classes provide a structured environment that keeps kids engaged and learning throughout the summer break! Located right outside of Columbia and Ellicott City, Your Journey Gym is a premier spot for campers!
Pricing Structure
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3060 RT 97, Glenwood, MD 21738
All Docs Can Be Found HERE
Complete docs at bottom if child has allergies
Registration Fee
$50 one time fee that is separate and in addition to tuition.
Tuition
Cost:
9:00 AM to 3:30PM $395/ week
7:00 AM-6:00PM $35/ Week B & A Care Option
Summer Camp Policies:
$50 Deposit due at enrollment. This is applied to total cost of tuition.
A $40 administration fee is required for changes or cancelations made to registration
No refunds after June 1st. Weeks can be changed if space allows and admin fee will apply
Final payment for summer to be paid in full by June 1st, 2025
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3260 Pfefferkorn Rd., West Friendship, MD 21794
All Docs Can Be Found HERE
Registration Fee
$50 one time fee that is separate and in addition to tuition.
Tuition
Cost: $400/ week
$150/ Week B & A Care Option
$95 B Or A Care
Summer Camp Policies:
A non-refundable 50% Deposit is due by April 1st to secure slot
A $40 administration fee is required for changes or cancelations made to registration
No refunds after June 1st. Weeks can be changed if space allows and admin fee will apply
Final payment for summer to be paid in full by June 1st, 2025
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3260 Pfefferkorn Rd., West Friendship, MD 21794
All Docs Can Be Found HERE
Registration Fee
$50 one time fee that is separate and in addition to tuition.
Tuition
9 AM to 3:30 PM $500/ week
7 AM to 6:00 PM add before and/or after care
Summer Camp Policies:
A $40 administration fee is required for changes or cancelations made to registration
No refunds after June 1st. Week can be changed if space allows and admin fee will apply
Final payment for summer to be paid in full by June 1st, 2025
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3800 Ten Oaks Rd. Glenelg, MD 21737
Dates
July 7 - August 22
Registration
Enroll through the parent portal
Tuition
9 AM-12PM $220/ week
1PM-4PM $220/Week12PM-1PM Lunch & Play $50/Week
7AM-5PM Before or after care $95/Week
B+A care $125/Week
Summer Camp Policies:
Total tuition costs will be paid upon enrollment.
A $40 fee will be charged for enrollment changes after June 1st.
Tuition can not be refunded after June 1st.
Please visithttps://yourjourneygym.com/howard-county-gymnastics-camp for more information
Payment Policies Vary Based on Specific Camp.
There is a $50 registration fee that is non-refundable and required with each application. This is a one time fee that is in addition to the weekly cost of camp. It includes administrative costs and T-shirt that all campers will be provided on their first day.
If registering for separate camps, separate fee required per camp. Complete separate registrations for each child.
