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  Frederick, Md. is the second largest city in Maryland. This Fredrick County city offers year-round family activities from historic sites to tours through the mountains. Families enjoy tours of the Monocacy National Battlefield, a fun-filled day at the Great Frederick Fair and exploring Shadow Land Laser Adventures. Children may also enjoy constant activity by enrolling in a summer camp in Frederick.
  
  

Urbana Riding Club

• Urbana Riding Club is situated in the Sugarloaf Mountains in Frederick, Md. The club is an equestrian lesson and boarding facility that offers summer camp programs from the middle of June to the middle of August. Guests may attend a two-week long session from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Extended hours are available up to 6 p.m. for no additional charge. Besides riding a horse, campers swim, go rocking climbing, sports and crafts. Campers must bring a sack lunch and wear closed toe shoes and long pants.
  
  Urbana Riding Club
  
  2700 Roderick Road
  
  Frederick, MD 21704
  
  301-874-2000
  
  urbanaridingclub.com
  
  

YMCA of Frederick County

• The YMCA of Frederick County located in Fredrick, Md. provides 35 summer camp programs for children ages 3 to 16 years old. Camps run from the middle of June to the middle of August. The cost of the camp ranges from $40 to $300 per session, as of 2010. The West Mar Nature Camp offers outdoor enthusiast the opportunity to swim, explore nature, canoe and sports near Catoctin Mountains. Campers may enroll in a variety of specialty day camps, such as football, basketball and gymnastic camps. Campers registered for lacrosse camp learn how to play the positions and the regulations of the game. Another camp children register for is the "Healthy kids camp." Campers participate in sports cross training, use cardiovascular equipment and learn about nutrition.
  
  YMCA of Frederick County
  
  1000 N. Market St.
  
  Frederick, MD 21701
  
  301-663-5131
  
  frederickymca.org
  
  

Bar-T Mountainside

• Bar-T Mountainside, a 115-acre farm, offers a summer camp program. Mountainside boasts campers build self-confidence, explore creativity and make friends. Campers fish for crayfish in the streams, participate in crafts, music and theater. Mountainside provides a 50-foot climbing wall, swimming pool, hockey rink, on-site trails and an outdoor amphitheater. Camp runs from the end of June to the middle of August from $30 to $300 per week, as of 2010.
  
  Bar-T Mountainside
  
  2914 Roderick Road
  
  Frederick, MD 21704
  
  301-948-3172
  
  bar-t.com