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School Trips
Self Guided Tours of a Working Farm!
Summers Farm offers Fall Harvest Field Trips for all ages, giving students and groups the chance to explore a real working farm in Frederick County, Maryland. Our self-guided tours are designed to make learning about agriculture engaging, interactive, and fun. Through hands-on farm activities and seasonal experiences, guests can discover where food comes from, learn about farm life, and enjoy an educational outdoor adventure during the fall season.
What's included in your Field Trip
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The self guided tour on our working farm includes a scenic wagon ride and time for visitors to explore other farm activities such as the jumping pillow, straw mountain, low ropes course, slides, ball zone, and much more.
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Each paid field trip admission gets one small pumpkin from our pick-your-own patch.
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Understand what role bees play in growing food, view a real beehive and learn about the lifecycle of a pumpkin.
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Enjoy close encounters with our farm animals and our educational "Agriculture is Everywhere" displays.
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Get lost in our 5 acre corn maze with scavenger hunt clues to help you navigate the maze.
2026 Schedule
Starting October 1st
Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday
9:00am – 12:30pm
Also open October 12th & 26th!
Reservations are required.
Field Trip Fees
$10.00 per attendee
(children and adults)
Children 2 and under receive free admission only with a paying adult.
One teacher admitted free with a minimum of 5 paid student admissions.
Additional teachers admitted free based on the following criteria: 1 teacher/5 paid student admissions.
Cancellations
If it is necessary to cancel your scheduled tour, please let us know as soon as possible so that we may fill your appointment time.
Weather-related cancellations (cancelled by Summers Farm) may be rescheduled.
Tips for your Field Trip
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Prior to your field trip arrival, please check our website for conditions at the farm. In case of inclement weather, please call 301-304-3031 to make sure we are open. We will do our best to reschedule your field trip should we close due to weather.
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Arrive 30 minutes prior to your scheduled wagon ride.
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Send one person to the admission building with the total count of students, chaperones, and siblings in your group. Please be prepared to pay in one transaction.
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Have each visitor bring a full water bottle with their name.
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Seating is available for groups who wish to bring a lunch.
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Bring a sharpie to write name on student's pumpkins.
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Because fall weather can vary day-to-day, please encourage visitors to dress in layers and wear sensible closed toe walking shoes.
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We have a few Farm Rules + Policies to make everyone’s visit safe and enjoyable! Please have a look before you come!