2026 Summer Camps
WEEK LONG CAMP (9AM-12PM, PRE-K- 1ST GRADE) ($125)
FARM CAMP: Little Homesteaders June 22-26
Perfect for preschool through first grade, Little Homesteaders is a joyful morning of play, discovery, and imagination. Young campers will try simple chores, hear stories from long ago, create hands-on crafts, and explore what daily life was like on a homestead. Designed just for our youngest learners, this gentle program encourages curiosity, cooperation, and lots of smiles as children discover the fun side of history.
WEEK LONG CAMPS (9AM-4PM, 2ND-6TH GRADE) ($195)
FARM CAMP: Caring for a Community July 6-10
From seed to supper, campers will explore how agriculture helped nourish and support an entire community. Through hands-on activities and playful exploration, campers will learn why farming mattered so much in the past—and why it still matters today. This program highlights the powerful connection between land, food, and people, showing how caring for the earth helped communities thrive.
LIVING HISTORY CAMP: Voices of the Past July 20-24
History whispers, and this camp teaches campers how to listen. In Voices of the Past, campers become junior curators—exploring artifacts, uncovering hidden stories, and giving a voice to the people who shaped our community long ago. Through creative activities and behind-the-scenes museum experiences, campers will discover that history isn’t silent—it’s filled with voices waiting to be heard.
LIVING HISTORY CAMP: Life at the Almshouse August 3-7
Travel back to 1853 and discover what everyday life was really like at the almshouse! Campers will roll up their sleeves and step into history—preparing food, tackling daily chores, and learning how people worked together to care for one another. Through immersive, hands-on experiences, campers won’t just learn about history… they’ll live it, gaining a deeper appreciation for community, kindness, and resilience in a whole new way.
MINI CAMPS (9AM-12PM, 2ND-6TH GRADE) ($30)
Play the Past: Sports & Games June 16
What did kids do for fun before screens and scoreboards? In Play the Past, campers will jump, run, toss, and laugh their way through historic games and sports enjoyed long ago. From simple toys to old-fashioned competitions, campers will discover how creativity and play brought people together in every era. This energetic mini camp proves that fun never goes out of style!
Powered by Fire June 30
Fire once powered everyday life—and in this fiery mini camp, campers will explore its incredible role in history. From cooking and baking to craftsmanship and problem-solving, campers will learn how fire helped people build, create, and survive. Through safe, hands-on demonstrations and activities, campers will experience the heat, skill, and ingenuity that kept communities going.
Music of the Past July 14
Before playlists and speakers, music filled homes, halls, and hearts in a very different way. In Music of the Past, campers will explore historic instruments, rhythms, and songs while discovering how music connected people across generations. Through listening, movement, and hands-on creativity, campers will learn how melodies helped tell stories, celebrate milestones, and bring communities together.
Sun, Soil, and Sky July 28
Nature was once the ultimate guide, and in Sun, Soil, and Sky, campers will explore how people relied on the natural world to live, work, and thrive. Through hands-on activities and outdoor exploration, campers will learn how the sun, soil, and sky shaped farming, daily routines, and seasonal traditions. This mini camp encourages curiosity, observation, and a deeper connection to the world around us.
From Seed to System August 11
How does a farm really work? In this hands-on STEAM mini camp, campers become farm engineers, designers, and problem-solvers as they explore the systems that keep a farm running. Through real-world challenges, kids will design irrigation systems, test the strength of farm structures, and invent solutions to keep animals comfortable and crops thriving. Blending science, technology, engineering, art, and math, this camp encourages creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking—no screens, just curiosity, construction, and discovery. Build it. Test it. Improve it. Just like real farmers do.
To register please download and return the 2026 Summer Camp Registration to Makenzie Gawel at mgawel@carrollcountymd.gov or mail to Carroll County Farm Museum 500 S. Center Street, Westminster, MD 21157.
Sessions are limited by space and filled in order of receipt of payment. Stay tuned for Early Bird specials. Have questions or concerns? Please contact Makenzie at mgawel@carrollcountymd.gov or 800-654-4645
Click the PDF buttons below to download, fill out and returned to the Museum by Mail/Scan/Email (ccfarm@carrollcountymd.gov). Spaces are limited to 40 per session. Spots are filled based on date of payment.
- Camp Registration Form*
- Camper Pick-up Form*
- Camper Health History Form
- Camper Code of Conduct Agreement*
- Photo Release Form*
- Medication Administration Authorization Form**
**Only needed if you are sending medicine to camp. Must be signed by the prescribing physician.
*These forms are included within the PDF download of the 2026 Camp Registration
