Howard County Summer Camp!

Our Howard County summer camps aim to provide families with summer coverage 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 knowledgable 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 will 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.

WHEN: Weekly Sessions June 16th-August 29th

Time: 9am-3:30PM

Before & After care option

7AM-9 AM (Before Care)

3:30-6PM (After Care)

Ages: 3-15

Cost: $400/ week

$150/ Week Before & After Care Option

$95 Before Or After Care

  • 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.

WHEN: Weekly Sessions June 16th-August 29th

Time: 9am-3:30PM

before & after care option

7AM-6PM

Ages: 6-16

Cost: $600/ week

$125/ Week before and/or after Care Option

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: 5-13

Hours: 9:00 AM- 3:30 PM Monday- Friday

Option of before and after care for coverage 7 AM - 6 PM

Bring a bagged lunch or option for catered lunch

Located at 3060 RT 97, Glenwood, MD 21738

  • 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!

    *Trip: 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. “


  • Vist from magician

  • Trip to Medieval Times

  • Trip to Imagination Stage Theater

  • Visit from Science Guys of Baltimore

  • Dinosaur Park in Laurel

  • Cosmic Adventures Planetarium

  • Trip to Spy Museum

  • Camping at Here We Grow Stables & Agricultural Learning Center

  • Western Regional Park for relay games

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

  • 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 $375/ week

    7:00 AM-6:00PM $35/ Week B & A Care Option

    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

  • 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

  • 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 $600/ week

    7 AM to 6:00 PM add before and/or after care additional $125/week

    Summer Camp Policies:

    • A non-refundable 50% Deposit is due April 1st to secure slot

    • 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

  • 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/Week

    12PM-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.

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