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Visit Our Camp Pecometh Website
410-556-6900
help[AT]pecometh.org
136 Bookers Wharf Rd
Centreville, Maryland 21617
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CAMPER AGES: 5-17
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. Sunday-Friday overnight, Monday-Friday Day Camp 8 am - 5 pm
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers. All Boy Campers. All Girl Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian. United Methodist Church
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Located on the scenic Chester River, Camp Pecometh is a rustic overnight and day camp serving campers aged 5-17. Week-long programs include traditional, aquatic, and specialty activities which provide campers the opportunity to experience their faith in nature! Scholarships available.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: One week during the summer, Pecometh offers a Summer Respite program, a camping experience to campers over 16 who are mentally and/or physically challenged. The camper/counselor ratio is 3:1 to ensure that all campers receive high levels of care and attention. Space is limited; go to pecometh.org/summer-respite for more information.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Musical Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Soccer, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Volleyball, Team Sports, Science, Adventure, Travel, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Crabbing, Canoeing, Kayaking, Stand-up Paddleboarding, Archery, Culinary Arts, Nature Study, Waterskiing, Wake Boarding, Tubing, Leadership Training
CAMP LOCATION: Pecometh is located on 275 acres right on the Chester River in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. We're approximately 45 minutes from Baltimore, just north of the Bay Bridge, and about 1 hour from Wilmington, DE.
CAMP FACILITIES: We have 4 cabin groups, or "hills," with 4-8 rustic cabins per hill, as well as 3 air-conditioned, dormitory-style buildings. All areas have access to multiple volleyball courts, basketball nets, our outdoor pool, and gaga pit. A modern dining hall and health center, along with rustic trading post, fellowship hall, and outdoor chapel are all located along the Chester River.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Pecometh is proudly accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). Established in 1946, we have been providing campers with life-changing, God-inspired experiences for over 70 years. Summer Camp sessions are typically five days in length, beginning on Sunday afternoon and ending after lunch on Fridays. Depending on the program, campers stay in rustic cabins or dorm-style facilities, and are supervised by our trained staff 24 hours a day.
All of our counselors are at least 18 years of age or graduated from high school and have received professional training, including First-Aid & CPR/AED certifications and bullying awareness and prevention training. Our Lifeguards are certified through the American Red Cross. There is a nurse on site at all times and the closest major hospital is less than 15 miles away. Our dining hall serves up tasty, nutritious meals and campers can have all they want, including fruit and salad bar at lunch and dinner.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Pecometh offers a Staff-in-Training leadership program for participants who are completing 10th or 11th grade. This is an intensive 2-week program that includes hands-on leadership training and experience, and earns participants nearly 60 volunteer hours! For more information, go to: Our Camp Website Link: www.pecometh.org
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Pecometh offers a campership program for families in need of assistance. We also offer a grant program for campers who receive federal assistance. Additionally, if you register and pay in full by Feb 1, there is a 10% discount; by March 1, there is a 5% discount. For more information, go to Our Camp Website Link: www.pecometh.org.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Pecometh offers two kinds of family programs. Once each summer, Pecometh offers a Single Parent Family Retreat. Pecometh also offers a weekend Friends & Family Camp for campers of any age-- no matter how young or young at heart! More information is available at: Our Camp Website Link: www.pecometh.org
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Pecometh hosts guest groups doing their own programming as well as camp-run programming throughout the year. Meeting space, outdoor program activities, and a variety of accommodations available for any age group or organization. For more information about hosting your own retreat or joining one of ours, go to: Our Camp Website Link: www.pecometh.org
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
To download our brochure, complete with sessions, dates, and fees, go to: Our Camp Website Link: www.pecometh.org
To find out more about scholarships, grants, friend referrals, and payment options, go to: Our Camp Website Link: www.pecometh.org
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We're hiring enthusiastic, self-motivated staffers who know what servant leadership is all about. We're looking for grit, initiative, and great communication skills. Are you creative, organized, and excited about working with kids?
We want you at Camp Pecometh! Variety of positions available. 9-week contract from early June to early August. Contact megansweeney[AT]pecometh.org or go to Our Camp Website Link: www.pecometh.org for more information.
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