Alice Ferguson Foundation

Connecting people to the natural world, sustainable agricultural practices and the cultural heritage of their local watershed through education, stewardship and advocacy.

Summer Adventure Camp at
Hard Bargain Farm

Registration is now open!

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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 and life on our beautiful environmental campus in Accokeek, MD.

Summer Adventure Camp Welcomes Campers Ages 4-13

Summer 2026

This summer, we have 7 weeks jam-packed with outdoor fun! Give your child a summer of discovery, confidence, and connection — where nature is the classroom and adventure is the teacher.

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Day Camps

Sessions held every week from
July 6 – August 21, 9am – 3pm

Campers will be exploring our 330 acres of forest and wetlands with new adventures and activities every week!

Ages 4-6 & 7-9

Standard Price: $375/week
Extended Care: $150/week
Extended care added AFTER registration: $45/day

    Mini Overnights

    Sessions are July 13-17 and
    July 20-24.

    Campers join us for day camp on Monday & Tuesday. Then they get a taste of sleepaway camp with a 2-night stay Wednesday & Thrusday.

    Ages 8-10

    Early Bird (Until March 2): 650/week
    Standard (After March 2): $675/week
    Extended Care: $60/week

      Overnight Camps

      Sessions are July 26-31 and
      August 2-7

      Campers will spend a full week, Sunday evening to Friday afternoon, building independence, making friends and finding joy in nature!

      Ages 10 – 13

      Early Bird (Until March 2): $950/week
      Standard (After March 2): $975/week
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        Summer Camp Bus

        Each summer, we partner with EK4KIDS to arrange transportation to and from camp. This summer, we will have buses coming from the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Southeast DC and from the Cathedral Heights neighborhood of Northwest DC.

        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.

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        2024 Summer Adventure Camp Moments
        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

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