About The Camp
There’s no better way to spend summer break than in nature at Hard Bargain Farm! Guided by our experienced educators, campers will explore the woods, wetlands, and Potomac riverbank. Along the way, they’ll enjoy activities such as dip netting, finding tadpoles, and watching the eagles. Our unique property allows campers to experience life in the great outdoors – get to know our lovable goats, look for the coolest critters on a habitat hike, and dig in the garden. Campers will spend every day outside exploring nature life on our beautiful environmental campus in Accokeek, MD.
Summer Adventure Camp Welcomes Campers Ages 4-13
Join us Summer 2025!
We can’t wait to welcome your camper to Summer Adventure Camp this summer! With FIVE exciting weeks of camp planned for 2025, there’s something for everyone. To learn more, simply take a look at each week’s themes and dates by clicking the arrows to the right.
Registration is NOW OPEN!
Campers must turn the minimum age of the camp week by September 1, 2025.
Garden Growers
Monday, July 7 – Friday, July 11
Day Camp, for Ages 4-9
Everyone’s gotta eat! From caterpillars to cows, every creature has a role in the natural food web. Join us for a week of hands-on fun in the garden and quality time with goats as we explore where our food comes from and where it goes.
Day Camp 9:00am – 3:00pm
(Optional extended care is available until 5:00 pm, offering added flexibility for parents/guardians.)
Monday, July 7 – Friday, July 11
Pack 1: Ages 4-6 & Pack 2: Ages 7-9
Cost: $325/camper
Outdoor Experts
Monday, July 14 – Friday, July 18
Mini Overnight, for Ages 8-13
What does it take to feel at home in the great outdoors? Join new friends to learn essential outdoor skills like building a fire, making shelters, tracking animals, and identifying native plants. Lace-up your boots and spend each day building confidence and deepening your connection to nature!
Mini Overnight (Day Camp Mon/Tues & Overnight Wed/Thurs)
Monday, July 14 – Friday, July 18
Pack 1: Ages 8-10 & Pack 2: Ages 11-13
Cost: $625/camper
Creative Creatures
Monday, July 21 – Friday, July 25
Day Camp, for Ages 4-9
Nature has always inspired artists! Let’s use the songs of birds and the vibrant colors of flowers to guide our artistic journey. Embrace your creative side as we explore the outdoors and craft in harmony with the natural world.
Day Camp 9:00am – 3:00pm
(Optional extended care is available until 5:00 pm, offering added flexibility for parents/guardians)
Monday, July 21 – Friday, July 25
Pack 1: Ages 4-6 & Pack 2: Ages 7-9
Cost: $325/camper
Junior Scientists
Monday, July 28 – Friday, August 1
Mini Overnight, for Ages 8-13
Engage your curiosity and discover how scientists from different fields conduct experiments in the great outdoors! Perfect for campers who love asking ‘what,’ ‘why,’ and ‘how,’ this week is all about exploring our local wildlife, uncovering the secrets of our watershed, and more—all while having fun and making friends!
Mini Overnight (Day Camp Mon/Tues & Overnight Wed/Thurs)
Monday, July 28 – Friday, August 1
Pack 1: Ages 8-10 & Pack 2: Ages 11-13
Cost: $625/camper
Wildlife Wizards
Monday, August 4 – Friday, August 8
Day Camp, for Ages 4-9
From the beaver’s skillful dam-building to the red-tailed hawk’s breathtaking diving speed, our local wildlife is full of fascinating surprises! Explore the wetlands for crayfish, uncover the secret lives of butterflies, and identify the birds singing in your trees. Spend each day outdoors discovering the wonderful, wild, and wonderfully weird creatures that share our world!
Day Camp 9:00am – 3:00pm
(Optional extended care is available until 5:00 pm, offering added flexibility for parents/guardians.)
Monday, August 4 – Friday, August 8
Pack 1: Ages 4-6 & Pack 2: Ages 7-9
Cost: $325/camper
Stovall Outdoor Scholarship Fund
Mikey Stovall tragically lost his life in the American Airlines Flight 5342 accident, leaving behind his wife Ashleigh, an educator here at the Alice Ferguson Foundation, and their son, Jake. In memory of Mikey and his passion for the outdoors, we are establishing this fund to underwrite outdoor experiences for other young Southern Marylanders who wouldn’t otherwise be able to participate. If you would like to contribute to the Stovall Outdoor Scholarship Fund, please follow the button below.
2023 Summer Adventure Camp Journal
Have Questions? Contact us at camp@fergusonfoundation.org
Alice Ferguson Foundation’s Hard Bargain Farm
2201 Bryan Point Road, Accokeek, MD 20607
