Summer Camps

Summer CampChoose from over 300 summer camps for your child/children with Frederick County Parks and Recreation. We have a variety of camps including nature, history, day camps, sports, arts & crafts, chess, chorus, cooking, dance, outdoor and science & discovery.

For general camp questions, please call 301-600-2936 or email parksandrecreation@frederickcountymd.gov. 

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

  • Camps will open for preview on Friday, February 6, 2026 and registration will open on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Many of our summer camps and programs fill up fast and registration is on a first come, first served basis. 
  • Participants must be the advertised age of the summer camp by the start of the program. 
  • Most of our summer camps and programs run in one-week sessions in various locations within Frederick County. Times vary from partial days to full days. 
  • You will receive a registration confirmation via e-mail after your registration is complete so, please make sure your e-mail is current in our system. Be sure to verify your receipt for accuracy.

Registration Process

  • Register online.
  • Call 301-600-2936, have your program number (i.e. #24099) and credit card number ready.
    You will receive a registration confirmation via e-mail after your registration is complete so, please make sure your e-mail is current in our system. Be sure to verify your receipt for accuracy.

Camp Deposits

A $25 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit per camper, per week will hold your child’s space in the camps listed below. Balance of registration fees must be paid-in-full by 4 pm, Friday, May 29th. If payment is not received by this deadline, your child’s registration is cancelled. Registrations made after May 29th must be paid-in-full at the time of registration. 

  • Catoctin Creek Nature Camp (full day)
  • Fountain Rock Nature Camp (full day)
  • History Camp (full day)
  • Monocacy Day Camp (full day)
  • Pinecliff Teen Camp (full day)

Camp Refund Policy

Our refund policy encourages early decisions, so as to not affect other customers or our ability to deliver efficient programs. All requests for refunds must be made at least 10 business days prior to the start of the camp. A 20% administrative fee will be charged per refund transaction. There are no refunds for missed sessions.

CAMPER HEALTH PROFILE

Frederick County Parks and Recreation uses CampDoc, a camp management software, to collect health profiles electronically.

A health profile is required to be completed for each camp participant, through CampDoc, in order to attend. Only one profile is needed per camper for the camp season. All of your child’s camp locations will be able to access their profile. 

If your child needs medication during camp hours, download the Medication Authorization Form and upload it into your CampDoc profile. Staff are not permitted to accept medications until the proper paperwork is complete.

Information about creating your CampDoc profile will be emailed to you before the start of camp. Here are some tips to get you started:

  1. Your answers will save as you type them. You do not have to complete the entire health profile at once.
  2. You can navigate between steps by clicking the Previous Step or Next Step buttons at the bottom of the page. You may also jump between steps by clicking the step name on the right of the page.

AGE POLICY 

Program participants must be the advertised age of the camp before the camp ends. All age requirements are set to benefit the participants and to make sure the instruction is consistent and safe.

SIGNING IN/OUT

Parent, guardian or authorized person over the age of 18 must sign campers in & out each day and must show photo identification. Staff are required to ID all persons picking up children.

LATE PICKUP POLICY

If a parent or authorized person is late picking up the camper, a late fee of $1 for every 3 minutes will be applied.

PROGRAM CANCELLATIONS/WEATHER-RELATED CLOSURES

If you are not sure whether a camp will be held, call our program cancellation line at 301-600-6291. During inclement weather, outdoor camps may be cancelled. Refunds will not be granted for days that are missed due to conflicts with personal schedules. The Division may cancel a camp for any reasonable cause.

CAMP STAFF

Camp staff are carefully screened and selected for their activity skills, level of enthusiasm, ability to work well with children, and good judgment. Training is provided on safety procedures and expected conduct, as well as activity planning and implementation. By state law, all staff undergo background checks and must be certified in CPR and First Aid. All camp directors are over 21 years of age.

WHAT TO BRING TO SUMMER CAMP

Please label all belongings. Personal belongings should be kept in a bag or backpack. Cell phones and electronic devices are allowed to be carried in the child’s backpack but must be turned off during camp hours. We strongly discourage campers bringing these items to camp.

  • Closed-Toe Shoes: Dress comfortably in old clothing and closed-toe shoes. Please do not send your child to camp in open-toed shoes or sandals.
  • Peanut-Free Snack and Lunch
  • Water Bottle
  • Swimsuit/Towel: On days noted in the camp newsletter, bring a swimsuit and towel that can get messy.
  • Sunscreen & Bug Spray: Apply before arrival.
  • Lunch: Pack a non-perishable lunch as there are no refrigerators.
  • A health profile is required to be completed for each camp participant, through CampDoc, in order to attend. Only one profile is needed per camper for the 2025 camp season. You only have to complete once.

ACCOMMODATIONS

We are able to offer reasonable accommodations, such as providing support staff to individuals with disabilities on an as-needed basis to assist in making the program a positive experience for the individual. If you have a child who needs accommodations, please call Nicole Cantwell, 301-600-2199 at least two weeks prior to your child’s camp start date.